2027 Panda Express Splendid Tianfu Xinjiang Route Presale Schedule and Booking Channels
How do I buy tickets and make reservations for the Panda Special Train Splendid Tianfu? The official travel agency channel required for the 2026 Splendid Tianfu Xinjiang tourism special train: Xinjiang Pathfinder 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, you cannot buy tickets through 12306 or other channels. The specific ticket purchasing process includes steps such as selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract.
🚂 When the “Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu” slowly departs from Chengdu Anjing Station, a 16-day panoramic journey through North and South Xinjiang unfolds along the railway tracks. This train is not recommended as a means of transportation; it is more of a mobile space of Eastern aesthetics, integrating the design concept of “Shu brocade and Song elegance” into every detail, allowing travelers to experience the unique charm of Bashu culture and Silk Road customs during the journey.
🌟 Splendid Tianfu:A mobile space of Eastern aesthetics
The “Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu” is the country’s first “Shu Brocade and Song Elegance” themed tourist train, jointly created by Chengdu Group Company and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group. The train has 18 cars in total, with a capacity of 92 seats and 46 private guest rooms, forming a system of five themed carriages, including the Jinya Welcome Carriage, Jinji Viewing Carriage, Jinshi Dining Car, Jinwo Quality Double Room, and Jinta Boutique Double Room. The train is equipped with bathrooms, smart home facilities, and a minibar, providing passengers with a comfortable and private accommodation experience.
The train adopts a “day tour, night travel” mode, leading travelers during the day to core destinations such as Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Turpan, while resting on the train at night, allowing travelers to both enjoy the scenery and enjoy comfortable sleep during the journey.
🗺 ️ 16-day panoramic journey through North and South Xinjiang:Itinerary highlights
Brief 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 Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
🚂 When the “Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu” slowly departs from Chengdu Anjing Station, a 16-day panoramic journey through North and South Xinjiang unfolds along the railway tracks. This train is not recommended as a means of transportation; it is more of a mobile space of Eastern aesthetics, integrating the design concept of “Shu brocade and Song elegance” into every detail, allowing travelers to experience the unique charm of Bashu culture and Silk Road customs during the journey.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)
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, 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)
🌟 Splendid Tianfu: A mobile space of Eastern aestheticsDay15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
Detailed itinerary
Day1-2:From the City of Hibiscus to the Western Regions
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou and take the “Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu” to Urumqi. On the train, travelers can enjoy the scenery along the way and feel the gradual transition from basin to plateau. After arriving in Urumqi, everyone is welcomed with a unique welcome ceremony, including Yuejiaojiao, a cocktail party, and sightseeing activities, allowing travelers to start their Xinjiang journey in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Day3-6:A journey through the picturesque scenery of Northern Xinjiang
Depart from Urumqi and head to Beitun, visiting Tianshan Tianchi along the way to experience the magnificent scenery of the “Jade Pond.” Then continue to Hemu, a settlement of the Tuva people, known as “one’s own private plot.” In Hemu, travelers can stroll through the birch forest, enjoy the sunrise and sunset at the Haden Observation Deck, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea. Next, head to Kanas, visiting the Kanas Scenic Area, the Fish Watching Platform, and taking a boat tour to experience the charm of “a picturesque world.” Finally, return to Beitun, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay along the way.
Day7-8:Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland
Depart from Beitun and head to Sayram Lake, the high mountain lake with the highest altitude and largest area in Xinjiang, known as “the last tear of the Atlantic.” At Sayram Lake, travelers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea. Then head to Nalati to visit the Nalati Sky Grassland and experience the magnificent scenery of the “sky grassland.”
Day9-11:Duku Highway and Kashgar Old City
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
The “Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu” is the country’s first “Shu Brocade and Song Elegance” themed tourist train, jointly created by Chengdu Group Company and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group. The train has 18 cars in total, with a capacity of 92 seats and 46 private guest rooms, forming a system of five themed carriages, including the Jinya Welcome Carriage, Jinji Viewing Carriage, Jinshi Dining Car, Jinwo Quality Double Room, and Jinta Boutique Double Room. The train is equipped with bathrooms, smart home facilities, and a minibar, providing passengers with a comfortable and private accommodation experience.Depart from Nalati and follow the middle section of the Duku Highway to Kuqa, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way. The Duku Highway is known as one of “China’s most beautiful highways,” and along the way you can see various landforms such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons. After arriving in Kuqa, visit the Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon and experience the uncanny workmanship of nature. Then head to Kashgar, visiting Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, and the Id Kah Mosque to experience the unique charm of this ancient Silk Road city. Then head toward Tashkurgan, visiting Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, and Karakul Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pamir Plateau. In Tashkurgan, travelers can also experience family visits with people of various ethnic groups to learn about local customs.
Day12-14:The fiery charm of Turpan
Depart from Kashgar and return to Turpan, visiting Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, and the Id Kah Mosque to experience the unique charm of this ancient Silk Road city. Then head to Turpan and visit the Jiaohe Ancient City to enjoy the magnificent scenery of “the world’s finest ruins.” At the Jiaohe Ancient City, travelers can also attend a live-action concert and experience the blend of ancient and modern. Then visit the Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, and Karez wells to experience the fiery charm of Turpan.
Day15-16:Return journey and memories
Return from Turpan to Lanzhou or Chengdu. Along the way, travelers can participate in intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and sightseeing activities on the train, reviewing the beautiful moments of the journey. After arriving in Lanzhou or Chengdu, the itinerary ends, and travelers can return to their warm homes with abundant memories.
💰 Price and departure dates
May 19
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 yuan/person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26
The train adopts a “day tour, night travel” mode, leading travelers during the day to core destinations such as Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Turpan, while resting on the train at night, allowing travelers to both enjoy the scenery and enjoy comfortable sleep during the journey. August 12, August 29; September 15
October 2 (Duku canceled)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):98,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):78,880 yuan/person
💡 Warm reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors such as travel season, group size, and service standards. The signed official contract shall prevail.
📋 Cost explanation and service standards
Cost includes
Transportation:Round-trip train tickets from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Urumqi (Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu).
Accommodation:Hotel accommodation throughout the trip (standard double room).
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary (including specialty meals).
🗺️ 16-day panoramic journey through North and South Xinjiang: itinerary highlightsTickets:First admission tickets to attractions specified in the itinerary.
Services:Professional tour leaders, guide services, and medical staff accompanying the group throughout the trip.
Experiences:Special experience activities such as intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, family visits with people of various ethnic groups, and the Jiaohe Ancient City live-action concert.
Cost does not include
Personal expenses:Such as shopping, alcoholic beverages, drinks, etc.
Optional paid items:Such as attraction tickets and entertainment items not specified in the itinerary.
Force majeure factors:Additional costs incurred due to weather, road conditions, policies, etc.
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599; both the phone and WeChat use this number.
👩 💼 About us:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across North and South Xinjiang and is familiar with the full travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the humanistic history of the Western Regions, and easily resolves travel trivialities, being considerate and reliable throughout the trip. Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout itineraries without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, carefully allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel the vast magnificence and simple warmth of Xinjiang and travel with peace of mind in beautiful Xinjiang.
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