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How do you buy tickets and make reservations for the Panda Special Train Jinxiu Tianfu? For the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Xinjiang tourism special train, you must use the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086) to book and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific ticketing process includes steps such as selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract.
🚂 If you have already experienced the An Yi, Shifang, or Chengdu trains of the “Panda Special Train,” then this “Jinxiu Tianfu · Tianfu” 16-day high-end North and South Xinjiang special train can be considered an “upgraded version” of in-depth travel. It continues the panda IP and also incorporates the design concept of “Shu brocade and Song elegance,” bringing hotel-style rooms, cultural experiences, and scenic dining onto the train, with a focus on “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, slowly enjoying the beautiful scenery.”
Below, we will break down this route in detail from the two core perspectives of “onboard experience” and “itinerary arrangement.”
🛋 ️ Onboard experience:A moving space of Eastern aesthetics
🎨 Shu brocade and Song elegance, a view at every step
“Jinxiu Tianfu” is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group, and is China’s first high-end tourism train themed around “Shu brocade and Song elegance.” The entire train has 18 carriages, with a capacity of 92 seats and 46 private rooms. The overall style is like a “moving palace of Eastern aesthetics,” cleverly integrating Shu brocade patterns, Song dynasty lines, and modern comfortable facilities.
🛌 Two room types, two kinds of enjoyment
This route offers two high-end room types, both equipped with bathrooms, smart home features, and minibars, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room:About 13㎡, with 3 private rooms in total, positioned toward greater spaciousness and comfort.
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room:About 10㎡, with 4 private rooms in total, compactly arranged and fully functional.
🛎 ️ Five themed carriages, fully equipped
The train integrates accommodation, dining, leisure, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, mainly including:
Jin Ya Welcome Carriage:A hotel-style lobby, offering a double-door welcome ceremony.
Jin Ji Sightseeing Carriage:Equipped with viewing spots with open views, suitable for photos and socializing.
Jin Shi Dining Car:Offers themed meals blending Shu flavors and Silk Road flavors.
Jin Wo/Jin Ta Guest Accommodation Carriages:Private and comfortable accommodation spaces.
🚂 If you have already experienced the An Yi, Shifang, or Chengdu trains of the “Panda Special Train,” then this “Jinxiu Tianfu · Tianfu” 16-day high-end North and South Xinjiang special train can be considered an “upgraded version” of in-depth travel. It continues the panda IP and also incorporates the design concept of “Shu brocade and Song elegance,” bringing hotel-style rooms, cultural experiences, and scenic dining onto the train, with a focus on “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, slowly enjoying the beautiful scenery.”Jin Ji Entertainment Carriage:Used for holding small performances, lectures, and other activities.
🥂 Full-journey butler service, worry-free travel
The train adopts the “Golden Key Service System,” with attentive service details:
Professional team:Equipped with Golden Key butlers, professional tour leaders, bilingual guides, 24-hour luggage attendants, and accompanying healthcare staff.
Special experiences:The itinerary includes Song-style tea ceremony, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (such as bamboo weaving), private cultural and museum classes, visits to families of all ethnic groups, and a live concert at the Jiaohe Ancient City, giving the journey both cultural flavor and a sense of participation.
🌙 Sightseeing by day, traveling by night, comfortable and worry-free
Adopting the “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, you enjoy in-depth visits at scenic areas during the day and rest on the train at night, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel. It is especially suitable for elderly travelers or families who want to visit both North and South Xinjiang in one trip and also want a comfortable itinerary.
🗺 ️ Itinerary arrangement:A 16-day panoramic scroll of North and South Xinjiang
Simple itinerary
Day1:Chengdu / Lanzhou→Urumqi
Day2:Urumqi (Yuejiaojiao, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day3:Urumqi→Beitun (welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day4:Beitun→Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Viewing Platform, afternoon tea)
Day5:Hemu→Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Watching Platform, boat tour)
Day6:Kanas→Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day7:Beitun→Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
Below, we will break down this route in detail from the two core perspectives of “onboard experience” and “itinerary arrangement.”Day8:Sayram Lake→Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day9:Nalati→Kuqa (middle section of Duku Highway)
Day10:Kuqa→Kashgar (Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway)
Day11:Kashgar (toward Tashkurgan: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, family visit)
Day12:Kashgar→Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, Id Kah Mosque)
Day13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert)
Day14:Turpan→return trip (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez wells)
Day15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
Quick overview of itinerary highlights
D1-2 | Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou, first glimpse of Urumqi
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou and arrive in Urumqi. Rest and adjust on the first day, and begin city exploration the next day, attending a welcome cocktail party to kick off the journey ahead.
D3-6 | Picturesque scenery of North Xinjiang:Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, and Kanas
This section is the essence of North Xinjiang’s scenery. You will visit the “Pearl of Tianshan” Tianchi, explore Hemu Village, the “private land,” and enjoy the lake and mountain views in Kanas Scenic Area, experiencing the Fish Watching Platform, boat tours, and other activities.
D7-8 | The blue of Sayram Lake and the green of Nalati
🛋️ Onboard experience: a moving space of Eastern aesthetics. The train arrives at Sayram Lake, “the last tear of the Atlantic,” where you can enjoy a peaceful lakeside afternoon tea. Then enter the Nalati Sky Grassland and feel the vastness of “the wind blows the grass low and cattle and sheep appear.”
Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
D9-11 | Travel the Duku Highway, explore South Xinjiang
This is a highly attractive part of the itinerary. You will drive on the magnificent middle section of the Duku Highway, then arrive in Kashgar and head toward Tashkurgan, enjoying the spectacular scenery of Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak, experiencing family visits with people of all ethnic groups, and feeling the rich ethnic customs.
D12-14 | Old city charm and a feast in the Fire Prefecture
Go deep into Kashgar Old City and feel the thousand-year charm of this important Silk Road town. Then head to Turpan, listen to a live concert at Jiaohe Ancient City, and appreciate the unique geographical and cultural landscapes at the Flaming Mountains, Karez wells, and other sites, while tasting an authentic fruit banquet.
D15-16 | Full of memories, meet again on the return journey
On the return trip, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities, and more are arranged on the special train, allowing you to end the journey while reminiscing and return to Chengdu/Lanzhou with ease.
💰 Prices and departure dates
Departure schedule
May 19
June 5, 22
July 9, 26
August 12, 29
September 15
October 2 (Duku Highway itinerary canceled)
Reference prices
🎨 Shu brocade and Song elegance, a view at every step May 19
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room (3 private rooms, 13m²):96,880 yuan/person
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room (4 private rooms, 10m²):76,880 yuan/person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room (3 private rooms, 13m²):98,880 yuan/person
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room (4 private rooms, 10m²):78,880 yuan/person
> 💡 Friendly reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors such as travel season and group size. Please refer to the signed official contract.
👩 💼 Exclusive consultant:Manager Wang Fei
The person serving you is Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency. She is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and knows the routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs north and south of the Tianshan Mountains like the back of her hand.
Professional planning:Whether it is a classic loop route or a lesser-known hidden destination, she can tailor an itinerary for you.
Thoughtful service:She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, and can help you easily handle travel trivialities.
A no-consumption itinerary philosophy:She consistently adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, and is committed to creating a comfortable journey for you.
If you are interested in this “Jinxiu Tianfu” route, whether you want to learn more detailed daily arrangements or need to consult about prices based on your own time and budget, you can contact her directly.
📞 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
When adding WeChat, simply note “Jinxiu Tianfu consultation.” Manager Wang Fei will provide you with one-on-one exclusive service and answer all your questions about the itinerary, prices, visas, luggage, and more.
“Jinxiu Tianfu” is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group, and is China’s first high-end tourism train themed around “Shu brocade and Song elegance.” The entire train has 18 carriages, with a capacity of 92 seats and 46 private rooms. The overall style is like a “moving palace of Eastern aesthetics,” cleverly integrating Shu brocade patterns, Song dynasty lines, and modern comfortable facilities.📋 Cost and service description
Cost includes
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the special train and tourist vehicles between destinations.
Accommodation:Hotel accommodations listed in the itinerary or private rooms on the train.
Meals:Meals on the special train and featured meals specified in the itinerary (such as welcome banquets and fruit banquets).
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle buses for the scenic areas listed in the itinerary.
Services:Services such as tour leaders, guides, butlers, and accompanying healthcare staff.
Experiences:Cultural experience items within the itinerary, such as intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and concerts.
Cost does not include
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Self-funded items and personal consumption not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, etc.).
> 📌 Please note:The specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and signing.
💡 Friendly reminder
About music:Background music is provided on the train, but it cannot fully match personal preferences. If needed, it is recommended to bring your own headphones and favorite playlists.
Itinerary changes:Due to force majeure factors such as weather and road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably changed after mutual agreement between both parties.
Registration consultation:You can register through Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency. The specific departure dates, remaining seats, and prices are subject to the official contract signed with the travel agency.
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