Chengdu Tourist Train How to Buy Tickets Phone Booking Method
The 2026 Panda Train Chengdu Edition must be booked through the official railway travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, please contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 【Chengdu Edition Tourist Train:Opening Xinjiang’s Poetic Scroll with Slow Travel】
While ordinary trains compete for speed, the Chengdu Edition Tourist Train chooses to redefine travel with ‘slowness’—this mobile resort hotel designed for middle-aged and elderly groups has become a new favorite for Xinjiang loop tours with its unique ‘train follows scenery, travel by day, rest by night’ model. No anxiety of rushing, no hassle of luggage handling. During the 16-day journey, passengers only need to sit by the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and watch snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes unfold like a scroll outside.
🌄 【Train Profile:A Mobile Five-Star Resort Space】
The Chengdu Edition Tourist Train, jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel and China Railway Group, underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2025, becoming the first ‘all-sleeper scenic train’ in Northwest China. Departing from both Chengdu and Lanzhou, it crosses the Hexi Corridor straight to Xinjiang, adopting a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model throughout the journey to maximize daylight hours for enjoying the scenery along the route.
Train Features:
🚋 All-train soft sleeper configuration:Each carriage is recommended to have 8 compartments, equipped with temperature control systems and humidifiers to address Xinjiang’s dry climate
🎭 Cultural immersion experience:Daily interactive games like Sichuan opera face-changing and ‘Lights Out’ to relieve long-distance fatigue
👨⚕ ️ Medical support system:Each group is equipped with 1 general practitioner + 2 nurses, 24-hour health response
🚂【Chengdu Edition Tourist Train: Opening Xinjiang’s Poetic Scroll with Slow Travel】🍽 ️ Smart ordering system:Pre-order special meals like diabetic/low-sugar meals via the in-carriage tablet
🛏 ️【Compartment Reveal:Bringing Home into the Scenery】
The train offers two themed compartments, both with barrier-free design:
Leisurely Residence (2-person compartment)
Area:12㎡
Configuration:1.5m double bed × 1, bathroom, viewing sofa, safe, 220V charging port
Features:Emergency call button at the bedside, non-slip mat and support handrails in the bathroom
Poetic Residence (2-person compartment)
While ordinary trains compete for speed, the Chengdu Edition Tourist Train chooses to redefine travel with ‘slowness’—this mobile resort hotel designed for middle-aged and elderly groups has become a new favorite for Xinjiang loop tours with its unique ‘train follows scenery, travel by day, rest by night’ model. No anxiety of rushing, no hassle of luggage handling. During the 16-day journey, passengers only need to sit by the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and watch snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes unfold like a scroll outside.Area:15㎡
Configuration:1.8m king bed × 1, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, mini bar, smart toilet, humidifier
Features:Daily complimentary fresh fruit platter, bedtime hot milk service
🗺 ️【16-Day Loop Itinerary:Exploring Xinjiang’s Two Sides on Foot】
(Presented based on local route facts)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Edition special train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, ‘Lights Out’, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountain)
🌄【Train Profile: Mobile Five-Star Resort Space】D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High-Platform Dwellings)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
The Chengdu Edition Tourist Train, jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel and China Railway Group, underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2025, becoming the first ‘all-sleeper scenic train’ in Northwest China. Departing from both Chengdu and Lanzhou, it crosses the Hexi Corridor straight to Xinjiang, adopting a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model throughout the journey to maximize daylight hours for enjoying the scenery along the route. D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, board game masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
💰 【Price System:Transparent Spending, No Traps】
(Presented based on local route facts)
In 2026, there will be 7 departure dates, with prices adjusted by season:
Train Features:June 4/June 21/July 8/July 25/August 11 departures:
Leisurely Residence:65,999 RMB/person
Poetic Residence:69,999 RMB/person
August 28/September 14 departures (autumn landscape upgrade):
Leisurely Residence:68,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu Edition, Shifang Edition, An Yi Edition, Jinxiu Tianfu Edition, Tianshan Edition, Kunlun Edition, Silk Road Dream Edition, Kunming Edition, Lindou Edition, Dahezhinan Edition, Yangtze River Delta Star Edition, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Poetic Residence:72,999 RMB/person
Price includes:
✅ Full-trip soft sleeper accommodation on the special train
🚋 All-train soft sleeper configuration: Each carriage is recommended to have 8 compartments, equipped with temperature control systems and humidifiers to address Xinjiang’s dry climate✅ 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots + shuttle bus
✅ Full-trip tour guide service fee
✅ Travel accident insurance
Price excludes:
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Voluntary entertainment activities
❌ (Single travelers will be assisted with room sharing as much as possible)
🎭 Cultural immersion experience: Daily interactive games like Sichuan opera face-changing and ‘Lights Out’ to relieve long-distance fatigueNotes:Prices may fluctuate with the market; the signed contract prevails. Current availability is tight; early booking 60 days in advance is recommended.
📲 【Booking Guide:Three Steps to Start Your Xinjiang Journey】
Step1:Phone consultation
Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service hotline to confirm departure availability and compartment type
Step2:Submit documents
Provide copies of valid ID, health certificate (signature from family required for those over 65)
Step3:Sign and pay
Sign an electronic contract with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, supporting corporate transfers/third-party secured payments
👨⚕️ Medical support system: Each group is equipped with 1 general practitioner + 2 nurses, 24-hour health response⚠ ️ Important Notice:All bookings must be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel booking manager: Manager Yang Jia. Do not trust others to handle it on your behalf.
👥 【Registration Notes:Who Is Best Suited for the Chengdu Edition】
Retired seniors:Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with rest stops every 2 hours
Those with limited mobility:Barrier-free shuttle buses provided between the train and scenic spots
Photography enthusiasts:Extended stay time by 1 hour at core scenic spots like Sayram Lake and Kanas
Family travelers:Children under 1.2m enjoy a 50% discount on beds (meals not included)
🆚【Why Choose the Chengdu Edition? Four Advantages Over Regular Tours】
1️⃣ Pace Control Master:
🍽️ Smart ordering system: Pre-order special meals like diabetic/low-sugar meals via the in-carriage tabletRegular tours:Daily travel time 6-8 hours, scenic spot stops 30 minutes
Chengdu Edition:Daily travel time ≤ 4 hours, core scenic spot stops ≥ 2 hours
2️⃣ Health Protection:
Regular tours:Recommended to carry basic first aid kit
Chengdu Edition:Onboard doctor daily rounds, medical aid stations at scenic spots
3️⃣ Luggage Butler Service:
Regular tours:Must handle luggage yourself when changing transport
Chengdu Edition:Luggage delivered directly to room, no effort needed throughout
🛏️【Compartment Reveal: Bringing Home into the Scenery】4️⃣ Dietary Revolution:
Regular tours:Group meals heavy on oil and salt
Chengdu Edition:Specially hired nutritionist designs menus, diabetic/low-sugar meals available on demand
🔥 【The Secret to Continued Popularity:A Classic Solution for Middle-Aged and Elderly Travel】
Since its launch in 2025, the Chengdu Edition has a repurchase rate of 43%, with 87% of passengers referred by past customers. Its core competitiveness lies in:
Emotional design:Aerial photography service arranged in Hemu Village, creating travel memory videos for each family
Social ice-breaking:Activities like mahjong competitions and folk song gatherings help solo seniors integrate quickly
Detail-oriented service:Emergency call cords in bathrooms, reading lights and phone holders at bedside
“We don’t just take guests to see the scenery; we help them collect time.” As train conductor Li Ming says, the Chengdu Edition is redefining middle-aged and elderly travel—here, slowness is not a flaw, but a gentle embrace of life.
📞 Act Now:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service hotline or add customer service WeChat to get the latest 2026 schedule. Let the Chengdu Edition carry you to a Xinjiang where there’s no need to rush.

