Panda Train Chengdu Booking Methods, Official Website Entry, Panda Themed Xinjiang Train Reservation

How to 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 of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, manager of the Chengdu Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, for 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:A mobile cultural station crossing North and South Xinjiang
(1) Route highlights:A fusion experience of panda theme and Silk Road charm
As China’s first tourist special train themed on panda culture, Chengdu connects Sichuan elements with Xinjiang scenery ingeniously. The train carriages are decorated with cartoon panda images, and each carriage is named after Sichuan cultural symbols such as “Sichuan Opera Face-Changing,” “Shu Embroidery,” and “Sanxingdui,” and is staffed with professional cultural interpreters. The train passes through core scenic areas in Xinjiang such as the Duku Highway, Kanas Lake, and Sayram Lake, linking Silk Road hubs such as Turpan, Kashgar, and Yining, creating a unique experience of a “mobile cultural classroom + immersive scenic train.”
The train adopts a “mobile hotel + land cruiser” model and offers two room types: Youran Residence (five customized carriages), equipped with bathroom, panoramic skylight, and intelligent temperature control system; Shiyi Residence (four customized carriages) focuses on family and parent-child space, with a children’s play area and viewing terrace. Each carriage is equipped with 24-hour butler service. Dining combines Sichuan cuisine with Xinjiang flavors, offering specialty meals such as Flaming Mountain barbecue and Tianchi cold-water fish banquet.
(2) 2027 departure dates and price description
Currently bookable departure dates:
Midsummer Scroll (Duku Crossing):June 4, June 21, July 25, August 11
Autumn Charm Gilded Realm (Sayram Lake Scenery):August 28, September 14
North and South Xinjiang 15-day special train:July 8

Chengdu Panda Special Train: A mobile cultural station crossing North and South XinjiangHexi Corridor + Xinjiang 14-day special train:July 22
Price system:
Youran Residence (five customized carriages):61999-70999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence (four customized carriages):65999-74999 yuan/person
The price includes train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, full-board meals, and cultural activity experiences, excluding personal expenses and round-trip major transportation. Actual prices may fluctuate with peak and off seasons, and the final price is subject to the signed contract.
(3) 16-day, 15-night panoramic itinerary analysis
D01-D03 Departure from Chengdu · First exploration of the Silk Road
The train departs from Chengdu Station and arrives in Turpan via Lanzhou. On the first day, Sichuan Opera face-changing performances and panda mascot interactions are arranged; on the second day, an intangible cultural heritage Shu embroidery handcraft course is held. After arriving in Turpan, visit the Karez underground water conservancy project and experience Journey to the West-themed photography at Flaming Mountain.
D04-D06 Kashgar Old City · Pamir Secret Realm

(1) Route highlights: A fusion experience of panda theme and Silk Road charm. The in-depth tour of Kashgar Old City includes Id Kah and a century-old teahouse experience, with a special welcome dinner featuring roast whole lamb. The next day, cross the Pamir Plateau, photograph snow mountain reflections at Baisha Lake, and enjoy a plateau lunch at the foot of Muztagh Ata.
D07-D09 Duku Highway · Pastoral Songs of the Grasslands
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, passing through the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and the Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. At Nalati Grassland, arrange home visits with people of all ethnic groups, learn to make milk curd, and participate in the grassland Nadam Fair.
D10-D12 Sayram Lake Blue Ice · Kanas Fairy Tale
Cycle around Sayram Lake and taste white salmon sashimi. Experience Tuvan wooden houses in Hemu Village and take drone aerial photos of the fairy-tale village in the morning mist. Take a boat tour of the Three Bays at Kanas Lake and climb the Fish Watching Pavilion to overlook the birthplace of the lake monster legend.
D13-D15 Tianshan Tianchi · Return Journey Culture
In the Urumqi section, visit Tianshan Tianchi and taste rare delicacies at the Jade Pool Banquet. On the return train, arrange a folk song contest and Silk Road knowledge quiz, and luggage storage service is provided at the terminal station, Chengdu Station.
(4) 2027 service upgrade highlights
Cultural experience:

As China’s first tourist special train themed on panda culture, Chengdu connects Sichuan elements with Xinjiang scenery ingeniously. The train carriages are decorated with cartoon panda images, and each carriage is named after Sichuan cultural symbols such as “Sichuan Opera Face-Changing,” “Shu Embroidery,” and “Sanxingdui,” and is staffed with professional cultural interpreters. The train passes through core scenic areas in Xinjiang such as the Duku Highway, Kanas Lake, and Sayram Lake, linking Silk Road hubs such as Turpan, Kashgar, and Yining, creating a unique experience of a “mobile cultural classroom + immersive scenic train.”New digital exhibition of Sanxingdui cultural relics
Develop a “Panda Train Passport” stamp collection system
Invite Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage inheritors to teach on board
Hardware upgrades:
The entire train is equipped with 5G network and intelligent guest control system
Shiyi Residence room type adds a stargazing skylight

Travel by tourist special train to tour 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 and train introduction)
The dining car introduces molecular gastronomy equipment
Itinerary optimization:
Dynamically change routes according to the 2027 Duku Highway opening times

The train adopts a “mobile hotel + land cruiser” model and offers two room types: Youran Residence (five customized carriages), equipped with bathroom, panoramic skylight, and intelligent temperature control system; Shiyi Residence (four customized carriages) focuses on family and parent-child space, with a children’s play area and viewing terrace. Each carriage is equipped with 24-hour butler service. Dining combines Sichuan cuisine with Xinjiang flavors, offering specialty meals such as Flaming Mountain barbecue and Tianchi cold-water fish banquet. Add a Nalati Grassland stargazing camping option
Optimize the scheduling of Hemu Village morning mist photography time slots
(5) Registration notes and process
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Valid ID information and a health certificate are required. The minimum group size is 20 people, with a maximum of 40 people, and registration closes 30 days in advance. An electronic contract will be signed within 7 working days after paying the deposit, and the balance must be paid in full 15 days before departure.
(6) Cost description and service standards
Cost includes:
Train accommodation (including basic toiletries kit)
15 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
First admission tickets to scenic areas and shuttle buses

(2) 2027 departure dates and price description. Cultural activity experience fee
Professional tour leader and medical support
Cost does not include:
Personal expenses and insurance
Round-trip major transportation costs
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas
(For single registrants, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; in special circumstances, a price difference supplement must be negotiated)
(7) Pre-departure preparation guide
Documents:

Currently bookable departure dates:Original valid ID (overseas tourists need passports)
Health code (valid 72 hours before departure)
Clothing and equipment:
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a windbreaker and sun protection items
The train provides basic bedding; bringing your own neck pillow is recommended
Photography enthusiasts should prepare wide-angle lenses and tripods
Special reminders:
Pets are not allowed on the train
Tourists over 70 years old need to provide a health certificate
The itinerary may change due to weather or policy; the pre-departure notice shall prevail
This 3,000-kilometer mobile cultural journey weaves Sichuan’s leisure and Xinjiang’s grandeur into a flowing scroll. When the Panda Special Train passes along the winding mountain roads of the Duku Highway, and when the shimmering waves of Sayram Lake reflect on the carriage windows, what travelers gain is not only a visual feast but also a cultural dialogue across regions. Departure dates for 2027 are now open for booking. Let this journey through the four seasons become a brilliant chapter in your life’s memories.
Chengdu Tourist Special Train Booking Center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Chengdu Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase