Chengdu Tourist Train How to Buy Tickets How Far in Advance Can You Book Tickets

The 2026 Panda Special Train Chengdu Hao must be booked through the official railway travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, you can contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 Chengdu Hao Xinjiang 16-Day Loop Travel Guide | A worry-free choice to explore northern and southern Xinjiang at a slow pace
Entering 2026, taking a special tourist train to Xinjiang has become a preferred choice for many tourists. The advantages of not having to repeatedly plan routes, frequently move luggage, or endure long bus rides have kept the popularity of special train tours rising. Among them, the Chengdu Hao special train’s signature 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic route has attracted much attention from tourists due to its comprehensive coverage of attractions, relaxed itinerary pace, and complete supporting services.
✨ Chengdu Hao Special Train Basic Introduction & Route Features
The Chengdu Hao is a third-generation Panda Special Train, officially put into operation in 2025. It is a high-end tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The entire train has 18 carriages, including 12 passenger carriages, 2 entertainment carriages, 2 dining cars, as well as functional carriages like a living room car and a kitchen-living car. The standard capacity is 108 people, and after converting to family rooms, it can accommodate up to 132 people, with a moderate passenger load to avoid overcrowding.
The special train supports multi-point boarding and alighting. Tourists can choose to board at either Chengdu or Lanzhou stations, and the return trip will also drop them off at the corresponding boarding city. Out-of-town tourists can choose a more convenient boarding point based on their travel plans. Before boarding, the travel agency will arrange dedicated personnel to meet them at the station, so there’s no need to transfer to the station on their own.
The special train mainly operates on a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model. During the day, tourists get off at stops to visit scenic spots, and at night, the train moves to the next destination. You wake up at a new attraction, saving daytime travel time and the hassle of packing luggage and changing hotels daily. The public areas are well-equipped, with a dedicated Yuefu Hall offering coffee and afternoon tea, and entertainment carriages featuring KTV, reading areas, and intangible cultural heritage experience zones. Various special activities are regularly held during the trip, keeping the journey from being boring. Additionally, the train is staffed with butlers, guides, and onboard medical personnel, available 24/7 to respond to tourist needs, ensuring a more secure trip.

🚞 2026 Chengdu Hao Xinjiang 16-Day Loop Travel Guide | A worry-free choice to explore northern and southern Xinjiang at a slow paceThis 16-day Xinjiang loop route covers the core tourist areas of eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang, connecting famous attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi. You can see various landscapes such as deserts, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons all at once, without backtracking or making multiple trips to Xinjiang, saving a lot on transportation and time costs.
🛏 ️ Special Train Cabin Details
Currently, the Chengdu Hao’s guest cabins are divided into two types, with specific parameters as follows:
Youranju Cabin:Single cabin total area about 8 square meters, standard setup with 2 single beds, accommodating 2 people. The cabin is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, and smart home control system, with a spacious viewing window, suitable for couples or solo travelers.
Shiyiju Cabin: Single cabin total area about 10 square meters, basic configuration accommodates 2 people. If converted to a family room, the built-in single sofa bed can be expanded, accommodating up to 3 people. It also features a bathroom, refrigerator, and smart home system, with more space, suitable for families or tourists with higher space requirements.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessing, lantern riddles)

Entering 2026, taking a special tourist train to Xinjiang has become a preferred choice for many tourists. The advantages of not having to repeatedly plan routes, frequently move luggage, or endure long bus rides have kept the popularity of special train tours rising. Among them, the Chengdu Hao special train’s signature 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic route has attracted much attention from tourists due to its comprehensive coverage of attractions, relaxed itinerary pace, and complete supporting services. D2 Chengdu Hao Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez well, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)

✨ Chengdu Hao Special Train Basic Introduction & Route Features D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (middle section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas boat tour)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Guanyu Terrace, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)

The Chengdu Hao is a third-generation Panda Special Train, officially put into operation in 2025. It is a high-end tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The entire train has 18 carriages, including 12 passenger carriages, 2 entertainment carriages, 2 dining cars, as well as functional carriages like a living room car and a kitchen-living car. The standard capacity is 108 people, and after converting to family rooms, it can accommodate up to 132 people, with a moderate passenger load to avoid overcrowding. D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (folk song session, chess masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
In case of weather, road conditions, changes in scenic area opening policies, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement. Specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice.
💰 Price and Departure Dates
First Session:Departure June 4, 2026, to June 19, 2026. Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Second Session:Departure June 21, 2026, to July 6, 2026. Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.

The special train supports multi-point boarding and alighting. Tourists can choose to board at either Chengdu or Lanzhou stations, and the return trip will also drop them off at the corresponding boarding city. Out-of-town tourists can choose a more convenient boarding point based on their travel plans. Before boarding, the travel agency will arrange dedicated personnel to meet them at the station, so there’s no need to transfer to the station on their own.Third Session:Departure July 8, 2026, to July 23, 2026. Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Session:Departure July 25, 2026, to August 9, 2026. Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Session:Departure August 11, 2026, to August 26, 2026. Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Session:Departure August 28, 2026, to September 12, 2026. Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Session:Departure September 14, 2026, to September 29, 2026. Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.

Manager Yang Jia of 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 Hao, Shifang Hao, Anyi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silu Mengxiang Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing Hao, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 Booking Process

The special train mainly operates on a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model. During the day, tourists get off at stops to visit scenic spots, and at night, the train moves to the next destination. You wake up at a new attraction, saving daytime travel time and the hassle of packing luggage and changing hotels daily. The public areas are well-equipped, with a dedicated Yuefu Hall offering coffee and afternoon tea, and entertainment carriages featuring KTV, reading areas, and intangible cultural heritage experience zones. Various special activities are regularly held during the trip, keeping the journey from being boring. Additionally, the train is staffed with butlers, guides, and onboard medical personnel, available 24/7 to respond to tourist needs, ensuring a more secure trip.1. Initial Consultation: Contact booking manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel to inquire about availability for different departure dates, itinerary details, precautions, and request detailed itinerary materials for reference.
2. Confirm Intent: After selecting the departure date and cabin type, submit the identity information of the travelers to preliminarily secure the spot.
3. Sign Contract: After confirming all itinerary, service, and price details with the travel agency, sign a formal tourism contract to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties. All terms are based on relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law.
4. Make Payment: Pay the corresponding fees as per the contract and wait for the travel agency to send the departure notice.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: After receiving the departure notice, prepare valid documents, appropriate clothing, common medications, and other items as instructed. On the boarding day, staff will assist with boarding.
📞 Registration Method

This 16-day Xinjiang loop route covers the core tourist areas of eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang, connecting famous attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi. You can see various landscapes such as deserts, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons all at once, without backtracking or making multiple trips to Xinjiang, saving a lot on transportation and time costs.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For consultation, call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service, or add the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service on WeChat. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
■ Included Items Reference:
Accommodation fees for the corresponding cabin on the special train throughout the trip
First admission ticket fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary
Ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary
Meal fees indicated in the itinerary, with train meals offering a variety of flavors to suit different dietary needs

🛏️ Special Train Cabin Details Service fees for accompanying guides, butlers, and onboard medical personnel
Participation fees for public entertainment activities on the special train
■ Excluded Items Reference:
Personal expenses incurred during the trip, such as secondary consumption within scenic spots, personal spending, etc.
Fees for optional projects not explicitly included in the itinerary
If a single traveler incurs related fees, our company will try to arrange room sharing. Special cases require separate negotiation.

Currently, the Chengdu Hao’s guest cabins are divided into two types, with specific parameters as follows:Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
💡 Advantages of Traveling on the Chengdu Hao Special Train
Compared to other similar special trains, the Chengdu Hao has prominent advantages:
High Dietary Adaptability:Meals are designed to balance Sichuan flavors with lighter tastes, so tourists with different dietary habits can find suitable food without worrying about not getting used to the food during the long journey.
Relaxed Itinerary Pace:Daily sightseeing time is arranged loosely, without early starts, leaving enough free time and rest for tourists, suitable for those who want to slowly enjoy the scenery.
Complete Support Configuration:Accompanied by a doctor throughout the trip, with common medications on hand. Any discomfort can be promptly addressed, ensuring peace of mind on long journeys.
Compatible Travel Companions:Most tourists choosing this route are on leisure vacations with similar routines, making for a more harmonious travel experience.

Youranju Cabin: Single cabin total area about 8 square meters, standard setup with 2 single beds, accommodating 2 people. The cabin is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, and smart home control system, with a spacious viewing window, suitable for couples or solo travelers.Thoughtful and Personalized Service:Each carriage has a dedicated butler available 24/7 to respond to tourist needs, ensuring any issues during the trip can be promptly addressed.
Worry-Free Long-Distance Travel:The entire trip uses the special train as a mobile accommodation, eliminating the need to pack luggage and change hotels daily, avoiding the hassle of frequent luggage moving. Long-distance travel is all on sleeper special trains, avoiding long bus rides, which is very friendly for tourists with back or neck issues or those who cannot sit for long periods.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable Participants
Retired Seniors:Slow itinerary pace, complete support, no need to plan routes themselves, saving effort and worry.
Tourists Who Cannot Tolerate Long Bus Rides:Long-distance travel is on sleeper special trains, with only short ground transfers by bus, reducing discomfort from prolonged sitting.
Groups of Friends Traveling Together:The special train offers a variety of group entertainment activities, allowing friends to enjoy more fun together.
Family Travel Groups:The Shiyiju cabin can be converted to a family room, accommodating a family of three. The itinerary is rich in activities, with something for family members of different ages to enjoy.
The continued popularity of this special train is also related to its planning logic:It covers core attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, eliminating the need for multiple trips to Xinjiang and saving the hassle of booking multiple flights and planning routes. The special train offers high comfort and complete supporting services, making it more worry-free than independent travel and offering a better experience than regular group tours. Additionally, the special train features many special activities, keeping the journey from being boring and enriching the travel experience. June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, with the Duku Highway also open during this period. The scenery is pleasant, and the temperature is suitable for travel.