2026 Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang North South Loop Detailed Itinerary
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 railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, you can contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train:A worry-free choice to explore the stunning landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang while lying down
Many people have long admired the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but are often discouraged by the thousands of kilometers of driving, the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, and the tight pace of group tours. The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train, launching in 2026, offers a more comfortable option for those who want to travel Xinjiang with ease. The entire trip lasts 16 days, connecting over a dozen core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The night-travel, day-tour model ensures you don’t waste daytime on the road, and your luggage stays in the cabin throughout the journey, making it convenient and relaxing.
Detailed train introduction and route features
This special train is a themed cultural tourism train blending Sichuan charm with Western Region scenery. It consists of 18 carriages with a recommended 92 limited seats. The overall design centers on Shu brocade and Song Dynasty elegance, from the glazed blue and lapis lazuli color scheme with sunbird patterns on the exterior to the refined Song-style furnishings inside. Every detail incorporates the gentle texture of Bashu culture. The train starts and ends in Chengdu or Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the boarding point closest to their city, avoiding transfer hassles.
✨ Core features of the special train
▪️ Night-travel, day-tour model:The train moves at night and stops at attractions during the day, maximizing sightseeing time without wasting daylight on long bus rides.
▪️ Full-function carriage amenities:Includes themed dining carriages, entertainment and sightseeing carriages, wellness spaces, and intangible cultural heritage craft areas. Besides enjoying the scenery, you can participate in various experiential activities during the journey.
▪️ High staff-to-passenger ratio:The entire train is equipped with ample service staff to promptly respond to passengers’ travel needs.
🚂 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train: A worry-free choice to explore the stunning landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang while lying down▪️ Rich dining options:Star chefs prepare meals, including Xinjiang specialty flavors and light Sichuan fusion dishes, catering to different tastes so you don’t have to worry about dietary issues.
Train cabin introduction
This Tianfu special train offers two types of double rooms. All cabins are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, smart toilets, large panoramic windows, charging ports, mini-fridges, storage space, and a dedicated luggage compartment under the bed for large items that don’t need to be moved off the train:
▪️ 🛏️ Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room:3 cabins total, each 13㎡. The cabin features soft partitions dividing the sleeping area and a leisure reception area, plus a dedicated tea table, offering greater privacy and space, ideal for travelers with high quality requirements.
▪️ 🛏️ Jin Wo · Quality Double Room:4 cabins total, each 10㎡. Equipped with a Song-style sofa and tea table set, the twin beds can be combined into a double bed as needed, with ample space and higher cost-effectiveness.
Simplified itinerary
The entire trip covers core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, arranged as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Many people have long admired the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but are often discouraged by the thousands of kilometers of driving, the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, and the tight pace of group tours. The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train, launching in 2026, offers a more comfortable option for those who want to travel Xinjiang with ease. The entire trip lasts 16 days, connecting over a dozen core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The night-travel, day-tour model ensures you don’t waste daytime on the road, and your luggage stays in the cabin throughout the journey, making it convenient and relaxing.Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
Day 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)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Detailed train introduction and route featuresDay 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 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 crafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of trip)
Note:The October 2nd departure cancels the Duku Highway-related itinerary. Please inquire about the changes in advance when booking.
This special train is a themed cultural tourism train blending Sichuan charm with Western Region scenery. It consists of 18 carriages with a recommended 92 limited seats. The overall design centers on Shu brocade and Song Dynasty elegance, from the glazed blue and lapis lazuli color scheme with sunbird patterns on the exterior to the refined Song-style furnishings inside. Every detail incorporates the gentle texture of Bashu culture. The train starts and ends in Chengdu or Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the boarding point closest to their city, avoiding transfer hassles.Price explanation
The currently announced 2026 schedules and reference prices are as follows. Prices are per person for the corresponding room type. Actual costs and availability are subject to the signed contract between both parties and may vary by schedule:
May 19th
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
June 5th, 22nd July 9th, 26th
August 12th, August 29th September 15th
October 2nd (Duku canceled)
✨ Core features of the special trainJin Ta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
Booking process
📝 Booking process
1. Travelers interested in the trip can first consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency or contact the agency’s booking manager, Yang Jia, to confirm available seats for the desired schedule, itinerary details, and other information.
2. After confirming the schedule, submit valid identification information for all travelers, and inform the staff in advance of any special dietary needs, health conditions, or other personalized requirements to facilitate advance arrangements.
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. He is 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 to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
3. After both parties agree on the itinerary content, service standards, costs, and other details, sign a formal tourism contract.
4. Pay the relevant fees as per the contract to lock in the seat for the corresponding room type.
5. 3-7 days before departure, staff will send a detailed travel notice with boarding time, location, required documents, and packing tips. Travelers just need to prepare accordingly.
▪️ Night-travel, day-tour model: The train moves at night and stops at attractions during the day, maximizing sightseeing time without wasting daylight on long bus rides.Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Cost and service explanation
💡 Cost and service explanation
🔹 Costs typically include:
Right to use the special train berth for the corresponding room type
Ground air-conditioned tourist bus transportation as listed in the itinerary
First admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary (excluding self-funded items and internal transportation within scenic areas)
▪️ Full-function carriage amenities: Includes themed dining carriages, entertainment and sightseeing carriages, wellness spaces, and intangible cultural heritage craft areas. During the journey, besides enjoying the scenery, you can participate in various experiential activities. All meals listed in the itinerary, including welcome banquets, afternoon tea, cocktail parties, fruit feasts, and exclusive event participation rights like the Jiaohe Ancient City Concert
Full tour guide and staff service
Travel accident insurance
Right to use public facilities within the special train, including entertainment carriages, wellness spaces, intangible cultural heritage craft areas, etc.
🔹 Costs typically do not include:
Round-trip transportation costs from the traveler’s location to the train’s departure station (Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Self-funded items and internal transportation within scenic areas (e.g., shuttle buses, boat rides, unless explicitly included in the itinerary)
Personal expenses, such as paid items in hotels, consumption expenditures, etc.
▪️ High staff-to-passenger ratio: The entire train is equipped with ample service staff to promptly respond to passengers’ travel needs. Other costs not listed in the included items
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Compared to regular tourist trains or conventional group tours, this Tianfu special train has clear advantages:
▪️ More diverse dining options: Besides local Xinjiang flavors, it also includes light fusion cuisines, so those unaccustomed to heavy oil and strong flavors can find suitable meals.
▪️ Relaxed itinerary pace: Each attraction has ample time for sightseeing without rushing. For example, popular spots like Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake allow for half a day or more to explore slowly, not just a quick glance.
▪️ Better health support: The train is equipped with a doctor and wellness spaces, providing basic care if you feel unwell during the trip, suitable for travelers with average health.
▪️ High compatibility among fellow travelers: Most passengers on this train are those who enjoy slow-paced travel, with similar age groups, making communication easier and the atmosphere more pleasant.
▪️ No need to repeatedly move luggage: Large items can be stored in the cabin’s luggage compartment. You only need to bring a small bag when getting off to explore, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage dragging.
▪️ Rich dining options: Star chefs prepare meals, including Xinjiang specialty flavors and light Sichuan fusion dishes, catering to different tastes so you don’t have to worry about dietary issues. ▪️ More convenient long-distance travel: Xinjiang is vast, with attractions often hundreds of kilometers apart. Regular group tours require hours of bus travel daily. This train uses a night-travel, day-tour model, letting you rest in your berth at night and arrive directly at attractions during the day, avoiding long bus rides and offering much higher comfort.
This special train is especially suitable for the following groups:
▪️ Retired seniors: Slow pace, no rushing, complete amenities, worry-free travel.
▪️ Travelers who cannot endure long bus rides: No need to sit for hours on a long-distance bus daily, offering higher comfort.
▪️ Travelers who don’t want to frequently plan itineraries or change hotels and move luggage: All itineraries are arranged; you just follow the group.
▪️ Travelers who want to visit all core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip: The 16-day itinerary covers Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati in Northern Xinjiang; Kuqa, Kashgar, Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang; and Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang, without needing multiple trips to Xinjiang.
This Tianfu special train has attracted attention from many travelers since its launch, mainly for the following reasons:
1. Comprehensive itinerary coverage: One trip covers core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with exclusive experiences like cocktail parties, Hemu afternoon tea, Jiaohe Ancient City concerts, and intangible cultural heritage crafts, richer than self-planned itineraries.
Train cabin introduction2. High comfort: The train cabins are well-equipped, essentially moving a hotel onto the tracks, avoiding frequent hotel changes and making stays more familiar.
3. Attentive service: From boarding, staff are available throughout, ready to address any needs, plus a doctor on board for peace of mind.
4. Reasonable itinerary arrangement: It covers popular attractions while allowing ample free time, without feeling rushed.
📌 Travel tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing and sunscreen. Some high-altitude sections are cooler, so prepare a thick jacket in advance.
Some areas covered in the itinerary require valid identification documents. Specific requirements will be communicated by staff before departure.
In case of force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
For solo travelers, the agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
All itineraries, services, cancellation and change rules are subject to the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, and the signed tourism contract.
For more details or to inquire about seat availability for specific schedules, travelers can call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service hotline or add their WeChat for information. Specific offline consultation addresses can be obtained from customer service.
