2027 Chengdu Train Travel How to Buy Tickets Complete Booking Steps After Confirming Departure Date

How do I buy tickets for the Chengdu tourist train? The Chengdu Panda tourist train is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourist Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train presale opens — lock in a new slow-travel experience across North and South Xinjiang
🚂 Basic train introduction and positioning
As a quality tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Group, the Chengdu Panda Tourist Train is designed for long-distance travelers seeking a comfortable living experience and is a mature high-end themed tourist train product in China. The entire train is converted from 25G-type passenger cars and built with a professional design team. The train body takes “Rhythm of Mountains and Rivers” as its design theme and incorporates distinctive Sichuan elements. The whole train has 18 cars in total. In addition to 12 compartment guest rooms, it is also equipped with supporting cars such as an entertainment car, dining car, kitchen and living car, crew sleeper car, and power car. Public areas such as leisure spaces, cultural exhibition areas, a music bar, coffee lounge area, and mobile viewing area are set up to meet tourists’ leisure needs during the journey. The standard capacity of the whole train is 108 people, and after flexible room type changes it can carry up to 132 tourists. It is staffed with dedicated panda butlers, vacation ambassadors, professional chefs, and logistics support personnel, as well as a medical team accompanying throughout the journey. It focuses on a travel style of “multiple destinations in one line, traveling at night and touring by day, changing scenery with every step,” so tourists can connect the core attractions of multiple destinations without frequently changing accommodation or moving luggage.
🛏 ️ Compartments and boarding/alighting information
Leisure Residence: Each room is 8㎡. One car has 5 rooms of the same type. The whole train has 6 Leisure Residence cars, all with twin-bed design. A single berth is about 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The room is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated clothing hanging area, quality toiletries, and an intelligent voice call system to meet daily living needs.
Poetic Residence: Each room is 10㎡. The whole train has 5 twin-bed Poetic Residence cars and 1 large-bed Poetic Residence car. The single berth in the twin-bed type is about 750mm*2000mm, and the large bed is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartment is equipped with an expandable single sofa, which when unfolded measures about 700mm*1750mm and can accommodate 1 additional person, with each room accommodating up to 3 people. The room is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and intelligent voice call system. Some rooms come with a scenic bay window and a small tea table for a better viewing experience.
This tourist train has been operating for 3 years, and its route service system is mature. The boarding and alighting points for 2027 departures cover Chengdu West Station, Chengdu Anjing Station, and Lanzhou Station. Tourists can choose the nearest station according to their location.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2027 departure dates
The 2027 departure dates of the Chengdu tourist train are: June 4, June 21, July 8, July 25, August 11, August 28, and September 14. All departures last 16 days in total and adopt a night-travel, day-tour arrangement, with about 6 to 8 hours of sightseeing each day, leaving ample rest time. The itinerary pace is relaxed and not rushed. The specific itinerary is as follows:

🚂 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train presale opens — lock in a new slow-travel experience across North and South XinjiangD1:Chengdu-Lanzhou-Turpan
On-board activities today:[Sichuan opera face-changing] [Panda blessing] [Lantern riddle quiz]
D2:Panda Tourist Train · Chengdu — sightseeing experience
On-board activities today:[First experience of Sichuan mahjong] [Werewolf game] [Chess/Gomoku]
D3:Turpan-Karez-Irrigation System-Flaming Mountains-Kashgar
D4:Arrive in Kashgar — attend a special welcome dinner
D5:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
D6:Kashgar-Kashgar Old Town-Id Kah Mosque-Gaotai Folk Houses-Kuqa
D7:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Big Naan City-Yining

🚂 Basic train introduction and positioningD8:Yining-Sayram Lake
D9:Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining-Beitun
D10:Beitun-Hemu
D11:Hemu-Kanas
D12:Kanas-Guanyu Pavilion-Burqin
D13:Burqin-Wucaitan-Urumqi
D14:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Urumqi
D15:Urumqi-Lanzhou-Chengdu
On-board activities:[Chess and card master] [Werewolf game]

As a quality tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Group, the Chengdu Panda Tourist Train is designed for long-distance travelers seeking a comfortable living experience and is a mature high-end themed tourist train product in China. The entire train is converted from 25G-type passenger cars and built with a professional design team. The train body takes “Rhythm of Mountains and Rivers” as its design theme and incorporates distinctive Sichuan elements. The whole train has 18 cars in total. In addition to 12 compartment guest rooms, it is also equipped with supporting cars such as an entertainment car, dining car, kitchen and living car, crew sleeper car, and power car. Public areas such as leisure spaces, cultural exhibition areas, a music bar, coffee lounge area, and mobile viewing area are set up to meet tourists’ leisure needs during the journey. The standard capacity of the whole train is 108 people, and after flexible room type changes it can carry up to 132 tourists. It is staffed with dedicated panda butlers, vacation ambassadors, professional chefs, and logistics support personnel, as well as a medical team accompanying throughout the journey. It focuses on a travel style of “multiple destinations in one line, traveling at night and touring by day, changing scenery with every step,” so tourists can connect the core attractions of multiple destinations without frequently changing accommodation or moving luggage.D16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
In case of force majeure such as weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price description
[2027 Duku schedule and prices]
June 4-June 19, 2027
Leisure Residence:69,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:70,999 yuan/person
June 21-July 6, 2027
Leisure Residence:69,999 yuan/person

🛏️ Compartments and boarding/alighting informationPoetic Residence:70,999 yuan/person
July 8-July 23, 2027
Leisure Residence:69,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:70,999 yuan/person
July 25-August 9, 2027
Leisure Residence:69,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:70,999 yuan/person
August 11-August 26, 2027
Leisure Residence:69,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:70,999 yuan/person

Leisure Residence: Each room is 8㎡. One car has 5 rooms of the same type. The whole train has 6 Leisure Residence cars, all with twin-bed design. A single berth is about 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The room is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated clothing hanging area, quality toiletries, and an intelligent voice call system to meet daily living needs.[2027 Autumn Charm schedule and prices]
August 28-September 12, 2027
Leisure Residence:70,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:74,999 yuan/person
September 14-September 29, 2027
Leisure Residence:70,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:74,999 yuan/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates, and the final terms shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties. Solo applicants may consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for room-sharing arrangements; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
📝 Booking process

Poetic Residence: Each room is 10㎡. The whole train has 5 twin-bed Poetic Residence cars and 1 large-bed Poetic Residence car. The single berth in the twin-bed type is about 750mm*2000mm, and the large bed is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartment is equipped with an expandable single sofa, which when unfolded measures about 700mm*1750mm and can accommodate 1 additional person, with each room accommodating up to 3 people. The room is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and intelligent voice call system. Some rooms come with a scenic bay window and a small tea table for a better viewing experience.Consultation and selection:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change clauses. Cancellation and change rules shall be subject to relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
You can sign up for this tourist train product through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🍱 Service standards
Included items:Transportation costs for the corresponding seats on the tourist train, accommodation costs marked in the itinerary (including tourist train accommodation and off-train hotel accommodation), meal costs marked in the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, guide services, and on-board activity experience entitlements.
Excluded items:Personal discretionary consumption items, travel accident insurance, self-paid items specified in the itinerary, and other expenses not marked in the included items.

This tourist train has been operating for 3 years, and its route service system is mature. The boarding and alighting points for 2027 departures cover Chengdu West Station, Chengdu Anjing Station, and Lanzhou Station. Tourists can choose the nearest station according to their location.In terms of dining, the itinerary arranges a variety of local specialty meals, including hand-grabbed rice, baked samsa, and big plate chicken. The meals balance nutrition and local flavor. Dining can be arranged by compartment or changed according to personal needs. The meals corresponding to Leisure Residence are mainly light in flavor, taking into account the dietary habits of tourists from different regions, and can also be changed in advance upon communication according to special personal needs. Specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and signing.
✨ Service features
Accommodation standards:The tourist train compartments are comparable to star-rated hotel configurations with complete facilities. The off-train hotels in the itinerary are all high-star hotels to ensure comfortable sleep during the journey.
Dining arrangements:Local specialty meals are carefully selected throughout the journey, balancing flavor and hygiene, covering specialty foods from different regions of North and South Xinjiang, so tourists do not need to find dining spots themselves.
Service configuration:A 24-hour on-duty panda butler is provided to respond to tourists’ travel needs at any time, and a medical team accompanies throughout the journey to safeguard health.
✅ Tourist train advantages
Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the Chengdu Panda Tourist Train has obvious advantages:
Meal flavors are highly balanced, based on light flavors while taking into account the dietary preferences of tourists from various places, suitable for tourists of different ages.
The itinerary pace is relaxed, adopting a night-travel and day-tour model. Daily sightseeing time is reasonably set, with no rushing from place to place, leaving ample free time and rest time.

📅 Simple itinerary and 2027 departure dates — the support system is complete, with professional medical personnel accompanying the group, so sudden health issues during the journey can be handled promptly.
The companion group structure is similar, mostly tourists who prefer slow-paced travel, creating a harmonious atmosphere during the trip.
Long-distance transportation is worry-free. Luggage stays in the tourist train compartment throughout the journey, so there is no need to move luggage and change accommodation at every destination, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
👥 Suitable groups
Retired seniors:The itinerary pace is relaxed, with no long bus rides, high travel comfort, and no need to plan the itinerary and guides by themselves.
Tourists who cannot ride buses for long periods:Long-distance movement throughout the journey relies on the train, which is smooth and comfortable, reducing the fatigue of traveling.
Tourists who prefer slow-paced travel:There is ample time to visit each attraction without rushing the itinerary, allowing in-depth experience of the scenery along the way.
Tourists who want a one-stop tour of core attractions in North and South Xinjiang:The itinerary covers core attractions in North and South Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi, with no need for multiple transfers and route planning.
💡 Reasons for popularity
Since its launch, the Chengdu Panda Tourist Train has been recognized by many tourists. On the one hand, the theme design is distinctive, incorporating panda and other Sichuan elements, and a variety of special on-board activities are arranged to enrich leisure time during the journey. On the other hand, the hardware facilities are complete, the compartment accommodation is highly comfortable, and the public areas are fully equipped to meet different leisure needs. At the same time, the itinerary is scientifically arranged, connecting multiple core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, so tourists do not need to plan transportation and accommodation themselves. The service system is mature, with corresponding personnel available from boarding to return, making the journey worry-free.
If you want to learn more about the 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
How do I sign up for the Chengdu tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury tourist trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want a light luxury lie-down trip and to experience boutique tourist train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.