Chengdu Panda Express 2027 Schedule Released, How to Buy Tickets, Official Booking Guide
How do I book tickets for the 2027 Chengdu Panda Special Train? The Chengdu Panda Special Tourist Train must be booked through a professional and legitimate travel agency channel for railways: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229, manager of the Chengdu Special Train Department, can assist with ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Chengdu Panda Special Train:2027 Panoramic Deep Tour of North and South Xinjiang, Unlocking Silk Road Hidden Treasures and Snow Mountains and Grasslands
[Route Highlights:A Moving “Cultural Museum” and “Landscape Train”]
Since its upgrade in 2026, the Chengdu Panda Special Train has taken “mobile cultural space” as its core design concept, deeply integrating Sichuan cultural elements such as Sichuan opera face-changing and intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts with Xinjiang’s natural scenery. The train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, an intelligent temperature control system, and an observation deck. Each carriage is decorated with a “panda” theme and features interactive spaces such as a cultural salon area and a handmade experience room. The 2027 departures cover core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, connecting classic routes such as the Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and Kanas Lake. The itinerary specially arranges featured experiences such as the “Panda Blessing” ceremony and Sailimu Lake whitefish tasting, balancing cultural immersion and natural exploration.
Simple Itinerary (16 days 15 nights | Chengdu Panda Special Train)
Departure day:Chengdu-Lanzhou-Turpan
Activities:Sichuan opera face-changing performance, panda-themed welcome ceremony
Accommodation:Chengdu Special Train (observation compartment)
Train Culture Day:In-depth experience on the Panda Special Train
Activities:Intangible cultural heritage tie-dye handmade craft, Silk Road history lecture
Accommodation:Chengdu Special Train
Turpan-Kashgar
Attractions:Karez ruins, Flaming Mountains Geological Park
Chengdu Panda Special Train: 2027 Panoramic Deep Tour of North and South Xinjiang, Unlocking Silk Road Hidden Treasures and Snow Mountains and GrasslandsAccommodation:Chengdu Special Train
Kashgar Old City Day
Activities:Visit Id Kah Mosque, experience a century-old teahouse
Dinner:Kashgar flavor banquet
Accommodation:Kashgar characteristic guesthouse
Pamir Plateau Exploration Day
Attractions:Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake
Dining:Plateau specialty meal (including yak meat)
Accommodation:Kashgar four-star hotel
Kuqa-Bayinbulak
Highlights:Crossing the southern section of the Duku Highway, birdwatching at Bayin Swan Lake
Accommodation:Grassland ecological wooden cabin
[Route Highlights: A Moving “Cultural Museum” and “Landscape Train”]Bayinbulak-Nalati
Core experience:Horse riding on the sky grassland, visits to local families of all ethnic groups
Dining:Grassland roast whole lamb banquet
Accommodation:Nalati Scenic Area hotel
Nalati-Yining
Attractions:Tianshan Flower Sea, Liuxing Street Russian-style architecture complex
Dining:Saihu whitefish banquet
Accommodation:Yining Garden Hotel
Yining-Beitun
Key points:Self-driving around Sailimu Lake, aerial photography experience
Accommodation:Chengdu Special Train
Beitun-Hemu
Since its upgrade in 2026, the Chengdu Panda Special Train has taken “mobile cultural space” as its core design concept, deeply integrating Sichuan cultural elements such as Sichuan opera face-changing and intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts with Xinjiang’s natural scenery. The train is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, an intelligent temperature control system, and an observation deck. Each carriage is decorated with a “panda” theme and features interactive spaces such as a cultural salon area and a handmade experience room. The 2027 departures cover core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, connecting classic routes such as the Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and Kanas Lake. The itinerary specially arranges featured experiences such as the “Panda Blessing” ceremony and Sailimu Lake whitefish tasting, balancing cultural immersion and natural exploration.Activities:Hemu Village morning mist photography, Tuvan music performance
Dining:Tuvan flavor meal
Accommodation:Hemu wooden cabin
Kanas In-depth Day
Attractions:Kanas Lake cruise, Fish Watching Platform hike
Accommodation:Kanas Scenic Area hotel
Kanas-Urumqi
Highlights:Tianshan Tianchi hike, Jade Pool banquet
Travel by tourist special train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Accommodation:Urumqi International Hotel
Return day:Urumqi-Lanzhou-Chengdu
Activities:Train folk song gathering, closing ceremony
Accommodation:None
Price Description (2027 departure reference)
Simple Itinerary (16 days 15 nights | Chengdu Panda Special Train)Currently announced departures and prices (subject to signed contract):
Midsummer Scroll · Duku Crossing (June-August)
June 4, June 21, July 25, August 11
Youran Residence (five-person compartment):66999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence (four-person compartment):70999 yuan/person
Autumn Rhyme Gilded Realm · Saihu Scenery (August-September)
August 28, September 14
Youran Residence:70999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence:74999 yuan/person
Midsummer Special Edition · North and South Xinjiang 15 Days (July 8)
Youran Residence:61999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence:65999 yuan/person
Departure day: Chengdu-Lanzhou-TurpanSilk Road Tracing · Hexi Corridor + Xinjiang 14 Days (July 22)
Youran Residence:49999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence:53999 yuan/person
Price includes:
Chengdu Special Train accommodation throughout the journey (including observation compartment)
Land first-class bus within Xinjiang
15 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 6 specialty banquets)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for attractions
Intangible cultural heritage handmade materials, aerial photography services
Professional cultural lecturer accompanying and explaining
Price description:
Prices may fluctuate with low and peak seasons, and the final signed contract shall prevail
Activities: Sichuan opera face-changing performance, panda-themed welcome ceremony. Children’s price (6-12 years old) and separate consultation required
New optional “Cultural Experience Package” service in 2027 (including Thangka painting, learning ethnic musical instruments, etc.)
Registration method
Registration applications can be submitted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and valid ID information and health certificate are required. Staff will confirm remaining seats and send an electronic contract within 3 working days. It is recommended to book 60 days in advance. Popular departures (such as July 25 and August 11) have limited remaining seats, so early consultation is required.
Fee Description and Service Standards
Fee includes:
Transportation:Chengdu Special Train + Xinjiang local tourist bus
Accommodation:12 nights of characteristic accommodation + 3 nights in special train compartment
Dining:Daily breakfast and main meals (including meal options)
Experience:All listed cultural activities and attraction tickets
Service:24-hour bilingual tour guide, medical support team
Service standards:
Each group is limited to 28 people, equipped with 1 cultural lecturer + 1 photographer
The special train is equipped with
Chengdu Tourist Special Train Ticket Booking Center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Chengdu Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
