Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Price and Booking Method
The 2026 Shifang Panda Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, you can contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, while enjoying comfortable accommodation and a worry-free experience?
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang’ 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour might be the ‘mobile hotel + sightseeing train’ solution tailored for you.
This guide, without empty talk, breaks down every aspect of this long-distance trip—from the train itself, cabin selection, itinerary pace, pricing structure, to booking methods—helping you decide if it’s right for you.
🐼 Shifang:Mobile ‘Panda-Themed Hotel’
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang’ is a themed tourist train launched in 2024 by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. in cooperation with the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Positioned with a ‘healthy lifestyle’ theme, it is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and those who value comfort.
Train Overview:The entire train consists of 17 cars, with a capacity of about 466 seats, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment.
Xinjiang Route Configuration:
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 cars
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 cars
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, while enjoying comfortable accommodation and a worry-free experience?Dining Car:1 car
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:1 car
Service Car and Generator Car:1 each
💡 Route Features
One Route, Multiple Destinations:No backtracking throughout the journey, connecting southern Xinjiang’s culture, the Pamir Plateau, northern Xinjiang’s scenery, and eastern Xinjiang’s classics in one go.
Train Follows Travelers:Stay on the train, no need to change hotels or pack luggage daily, greatly reducing physical strain.
Combination of Activity and Rest:Visit scenic spots during the day, return to the train to rest at night, with a relaxed pace.
🛏 ️ Three Cabin Types:How to Choose?
Shifang offers three different grades of cabins to meet various budgets and travel needs. All cabins are equipped with basic facilities like charging sockets, reading lights, and call buttons.
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang’ 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour might be the ‘mobile hotel + sightseeing train’ solution tailored for you.1. Youxiang Bojin: Standard Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Standard quadruple room with soundproof sliding doors for privacy.
🛋 ️ Facilities:Custom bedding, throw pillows, bedside charging ports, reading lights, cabin TV, and free audio-visual system.
🚿 Bathroom:Shared restrooms, washrooms, and showers in the car’s common area.
👥 Suitable for:Budget-friendly, ideal for travelers with family or friends.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin: High-end Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, with 10 cabins per car, totaling 40 berths.
🛋 ️ Facilities:Includes tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging sockets, etc.
🚿 Bathroom:Two showers at each end of the car, with more complete facilities.
This guide, without empty talk, breaks down every aspect of this long-distance trip—from the train itself, cabin selection, itinerary pace, pricing structure, to booking methods—helping you decide if it’s right for you.👥 Suitable for:Travelers with higher demands for comfort and privacy.
3. Zunxiang Zijing: High-end Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, with 6 high-end cabins per car, totaling 22 berths.
🛋 ️ Facilities:Showers and washbasins at both ends of the car, with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, etc., offering more space.
👥 Suitable for:Travelers with a generous budget seeking a high-quality experience.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop:Itinerary Overview
> Note:The following is a simplified itinerary. The specific order and timing may be adjusted based on actual conditions, subject to the contract and departure notice.
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
🐼 Shifang: Mobile ‘Panda-Themed Hotel’Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jia Dengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia Dengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang’ is a themed tourist train launched in 2024 by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. in cooperation with the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Positioned with a ‘healthy lifestyle’ theme, it is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and those who value comfort.Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 Price and Departure Dates:What’s Included in the Price?
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Departure Schedule
June 8, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 10, 2026
Train Overview: The entire train consists of 17 cars, with a capacity of about 466 seats, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. July 27, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 30, 2026
Prices by Cabin Type (RMB/person)
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper berth:8480
Lower berth:9280
Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper berth:15780
Xinjiang Route Configuration:Lower berth:16780
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Quadruple Room)
Upper berth:27880
Lower berth:28880
> Warm Reminder:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
Included Items
Accommodation in the corresponding Panda Train cabin
Air-conditioned tourist bus for local itinerary segments
First admission tickets and scenic area transportation for listed attractions
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 cars, all meals (including specialty meals)
Service fees for accompanying staff, guides, and train butlers
Travel accident insurance
Excluded Items
Transportation costs to and from the departure point
Personal expenses and items not listed in the itinerary
Single room supplement
Note:Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 How to Book?
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsBooking the Shifang requires purchasing a ‘ticket + travel service’ package through a travel agency; it cannot be booked separately on 12306.
Recommended Booking Channel:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency’s customer service to confirm departure dates, cabin type, and price.
2. Contract: Submit personal information, sign an electronic contract online, and make payment.
3. Preparation: Receive the departure notice before the trip, gather on time to board.
> Exclusive Consultant:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s booking manager, Manager Yang Jia, for one-on-one consultation and booking.
👨 👩👧👦 Who Is It Suitable For?
Shifang is especially suitable for the following groups:
Middle-aged and elderly friends:Slow-paced itinerary with age-friendly facilities and onboard medical care, giving families peace of mind.
Dining Car: 1 carTravelers who don’t want hassle:Stay on the special train throughout, avoiding the fatigue of frequent hotel changes.
Families and friends traveling together:Private cabins are great for gatherings with family and friends.
First-time visitors to Xinjiang:See the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
✨ Why Is It So Popular?
Shifang’s continued popularity is mainly due to the following:
One-stop service:Integrated transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, saving effort and worry.
Elderly-friendly:Relaxed itinerary, attentive service, low physical demands.
Rich experience:Comprehensive onboard entertainment facilities and extensive off-board scenic coverage.
Brand assurance:Railway background, standardized service, guaranteed quality.
If you yearn for Xinjiang’s grandeur and want a comfortable, worry-free journey, consider adding the ‘Panda Train · Shifang’ to your 2026 travel list.
