2026 Splendid Tianfu Special Train Ticket Purchase Official Website Operation Guide
How to purchase tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’? In 2026, tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ must be booked through the official travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting from a Train That ‘Breathes’
In the era of fast-paced travel, some people chase the speed of check-ins, while others yearn to slow down—spending 16 days sleeping with snowy mountains as pillows and waking up with grasslands, without moving luggage or changing hotels, just getting off to see the scenery and boarding to enjoy leisure. In 2026, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train is designed for the latter. It’s not an ordinary train but a mobile Bashu cultural space, departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, connecting the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang with the historical echoes of Southern Xinjiang.
📍 Starting Point:Chengdu / Lanzhou, the Destination is Also the Return
The journey begins in Chengdu, the heart of the southwest, or Lanzhou, the hub of the northwest. Both cities are accessible by high-speed rail and air, making it easy for travelers nationwide to gather. The train departs from here, heads west into Xinjiang, and finally returns to the starting point, forming a complete loop. This ‘outbound journey is the return journey’ design greatly reduces the travel anxiety of returning from a different location, especially suitable for elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace.
🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting from a Train That ‘Breathes’✨ Special Train Features:More Than Just Transportation, It’s a Living Space
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ train features 18 carriages with a capacity of 92 passengers, using a low-density configuration to ensure privacy and service quality. The interior blends Song Dynasty aesthetics with Bashu elements, featuring a tea room, handicraft area, performance space, and observation bar. After each day’s itinerary, guests return to the train to rest, enjoy customized meals, cultural experiences, or starlit chats, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people are in the painting.’
🛏 ️ Cabin Introduction:Two Room Types, Both with Bathrooms
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins):Approximately 13㎡, equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, Song-style living area, minibar, and panoramic windows, suitable for couples or families who value privacy and comfort.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins):Approximately 10㎡, also with a bathroom, twin beds that can be flexibly combined, practical space, suitable for friends traveling together.
In the era of fast-paced travel, some people chase the speed of check-ins, while others yearn to slow down—spending 16 days sleeping with snowy mountains as pillows and waking up with grasslands, without moving luggage or changing hotels, just getting off to see the scenery and boarding to enjoy leisure. In 2026, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train is designed for the latter. It’s not an ordinary train but a mobile Bashu cultural space, departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, connecting the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang with the historical echoes of Southern Xinjiang.All rooms are equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, such as non-slip floors and emergency call buttons, balancing convenience and safety.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Reading corner, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
📍 Starting Point: Chengdu / Lanzhou, the Destination is Also the ReturnDay 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
The journey begins in Chengdu, the heart of the southwest, or Lanzhou, the hub of the northwest. Both cities are accessible by high-speed rail and air, making it easy for travelers nationwide to gather. The train departs from here, heads west into Xinjiang, and finally returns to the starting point, forming a complete loop. This ‘outbound journey is the return journey’ design greatly reduces the travel anxiety of returning from a different location, especially suitable for elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace.Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Taxian direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
✨ Special Train Features: More Than Just Transportation, It’s a Living SpaceDay 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, Fruit Feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is 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 and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ train features 18 carriages with a capacity of 92 passengers, using a low-density configuration to ensure privacy and service quality. The interior blends Song Dynasty aesthetics with Bashu elements, featuring a tea room, handicraft area, performance space, and observation bar. After each day’s itinerary, guests return to the train to rest, enjoy customized meals, cultural experiences, or starlit chats, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people are in the painting.’May 19 Departure
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
June 5, 22 | July 9, 26 | August 12, 29 | September 15 | October 2 (Duku excluded) Departures
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
🛏️ Cabin Introduction: Two Room Types, Both with BathroomsJinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are current reference ranges, subject to the actual signed contract, and may vary due to departure dates, policies, or service content adjustments. The October 2 departure does not include the Duku Highway section.
✅ Why Choose This Special Train? Clear Comparative Advantages
Compared to traditional group tours that require frequent hotel changes and long bus rides, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ train serves as a ‘mobile home’ throughout the journey. After daily tours, guests return to the train to rest, avoiding travel fatigue. Meals blend Sichuan flavors with local tastes, moderate in seasoning, low in oil and spice, catering to the elderly and those with sensitive stomachs. The train is equipped with a doctor and professional guide team, with a relaxed pace, reasonable daily travel time and walking distance, especially suitable for retirees and travelers who find long bus rides uncomfortable.
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins): Approximately 13㎡, equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, Song-style living area, minibar, and panoramic windows, suitable for couples or families who value privacy and comfort.📞 Booking Process
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Manager: Manager Yang Jia
2. Inquire about departure availability and room types
3. Confirm travel dates and room preferences
4. Sign the travel contract and make payment
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins): Approximately 10㎡, also with a bathroom, twin beds that can be flexibly combined, practical space, suitable for friends traveling together.5. Receive pre-departure instructions and assembly guide before departure
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, contact the agency’s customer service directly to get the latest departure and service details.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:Full train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle transportation, three meals daily (including themed banquets), cultural experience activities, tour service staff, basic insurance.
All rooms are equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, such as non-slip floors and emergency call buttons, balancing convenience and safety.Exclusions:Round-trip transportation to the departure city (e.g., airfare/high-speed rail tickets), personal expenses, non-first admission tickets (e.g., boat ride add-ons), single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation).
> Note:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.’
🌍 Behind the Popularity:Balance of Comfort, Culture, and Pace
Since its launch, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ train has consistently attracted market attention, mainly due to its precise positioning—not rushing through attractions, but immersive experiences. Daily arrangements include free time, rich but not noisy cultural interactions on the train, and attentive but unobtrusive service. For travelers who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s nature and culture without enduring high-intensity travel, this way of traveling offers another possibility.
📱 For more details, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service (phone or WeChat available through customer service channels). In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties can negotiate to reasonably adjust the tour order to ensure travel and experience quality.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but about rediscovering the ease that travel should have.
