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How do you 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 coordinated and allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s 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 real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🐼✨ 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train presale opens; plan your slow North-South Xinjiang itinerary in advance for more peace of mind
As demand for domestic long-distance travel gradually rises, tourist trains that combine comfort and experience have become the choice of many tourists for cross-province travel. The 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train has now opened its presale channel. Tourists planning to visit Xinjiang can lock in seats in advance and avoid ticket shortages during peak travel periods.
🚂 Basic train introduction
Chengdu is a high-end route product in the Panda Tourist Train series, operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. With the panda as its core design theme, every detail of the train incorporates Bashu cultural features, and it is positioned as a light-luxury long-distance tourist train. The entire train has 18 cars, 12 of which are private-compartment cars, with a recommended total capacity of 108 seats. The passenger load factor is low, making the travel experience more spacious and tranquil. The current core route is a 16-day panoramic North-South Xinjiang tour departing from Chengdu, connecting representative attractions in East Xinjiang, South Xinjiang, and North Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan transfer routes themselves; by following the tourist train the whole way, they can cover most popular Xinjiang destinations. The train also features public spaces such as a starry-sky dining car, a bar car, and an intangible cultural heritage display area, so even while traveling there are rich leisure experiences and no sense of boredom.
🛏 ️ Compartment configuration details
The compartments on Chengdu are divided into two types. All room types are equipped with bathrooms, so there is no need to use public shower facilities, offering better privacy during travel:

🐼✨2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train presale opens; plan your slow North-South Xinjiang itinerary in advance for more peace of mind🔹 Leisure Residence:The single room area is 8㎡, with 5 rooms of the same type in each car, and the entire train has 6 Leisure Residence cars. All rooms are configured with twin beds, with each berth approximately 750mm*2000mm. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a dedicated clothing area, internationally renowned brand toiletries, and an intelligent voice call system, suitable for tourists traveling in pairs.
🔹 Poetic Residence:The single room area is 10㎡. Among them, 5 cars are twin-bed room types and 1 car is a large-bed room type. The single berth size of the twin-bed version is approximately 750mm*2000mm, and the large-bed room size is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartment also has a single sofa that can be extended into a single bed of approximately 700mm*1750mm, suitable for families traveling with children. The rooms are equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and intelligent voice call system. Some rooms have scenic bay windows and small tea tables for a better viewing experience.
At present, this tourist train departs from Chengdu. Tourists can board at Chengdu Station. The train’s operating years meet railway operation standards, so travel is guaranteed.
🗺 ️ 16-day simple itinerary and 2027 departure dates
All itineraries for the 2027 departures in this presale follow the arrangement below: scenic area visits are mainly arranged during the day, and the train travels at night. The average daily scenic area visit time is about 6-8 hours, and the rest of the time is free for rest. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with no rushing, and sufficient rest time. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
Simple itinerary reference:

As demand for domestic long-distance travel gradually rises, tourist trains that combine comfort and experience have become the choice of many tourists for cross-province travel. The 2027 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train has now opened its presale channel. Tourists planning to visit Xinjiang can lock in seats in advance and avoid ticket shortages during peak travel periods.D1:Chengdu-Lanzhou-Turpan
Today’s onboard activities:[Sichuan opera face-changing] [Panda blessing] [Lantern riddle quiz]
D2:Panda Tourist Train · Chengdu sightseeing experience
Today’s onboard activities:[First experience of Sichuan mahjong] [Werewolf] [Chess/Gomoku]
D3:Turpan-Karez-Jiaohe-Flaming Mountains-Kashgar
D4:Arrive in Kashgar-participate in a welcome dinner featuring ethnic specialties
D5:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake-Karakul Lake-Kashgar

🚂 Basic train introductionD6:Kashgar-Kashgar Old City-Id Kah Mosque-Gaotai Folk Houses-Kuqa
D7:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Big Naan City-Yining
D8:Yining-Sayram Lake
D9:Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining-Beitun
D10:Beitun-Hemu
D11:Hemu-Kanas

Chengdu is a high-end route product in the Panda Tourist Train series, operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. With the panda as its core design theme, every detail of the train incorporates Bashu cultural features, and it is positioned as a light-luxury long-distance tourist train. The entire train has 18 cars, 12 of which are private-compartment cars, with a recommended total capacity of 108 seats. The passenger load factor is low, making the travel experience more spacious and tranquil. The current core route is a 16-day panoramic North-South Xinjiang tour departing from Chengdu, connecting representative attractions in East Xinjiang, South Xinjiang, and North Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan transfer routes themselves; by following the tourist train the whole way, they can cover most popular Xinjiang destinations. The train also features public spaces such as a starry-sky dining car, a bar car, and an intangible cultural heritage display area, so even while traveling there are rich leisure experiences and no sense of boredom.D12:Kanas-Fish Watching Platform-Burqin
D13:Burqin-Wucaitan-Urumqi
D14:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Urumqi
D15:Urumqi-Lanzhou-Chengdu
Onboard activities:[Chess and card master] [Werewolf]
D16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Specific 2027 departure dates include:June 4, June 21, July 8, July 25, August 11, August 28, and September 14. All departures are 16-day itineraries.

🛏️ Compartment configuration details💴 Price reference notes
Prices for the 2027 departures are divided into two categories, all quoted per person. Prices are for reference and may fluctuate with availability; the final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties:
🔹 Duku departures (June 4-June 19, June 21-July 6, July 8-July 23, July 25-August 9, August 11-August 26):Leisure Residence 69,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence 70,999 yuan/person
🔹 Autumn Charm departures (August 28-September 12, September 14-September 29):Leisure Residence 70,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence 74,999 yuan/person
Prices and remaining seats are subject to confirmation by customer service. Tourists with travel plans are advised to inquire in advance to lock in their preferred room type and departure date.
📝 Booking process guide

The compartments on Chengdu are divided into two types. All room types are equipped with bathrooms, so there is no need to use public shower facilities, offering better privacy during travel:This tourist train can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
🔹 Consultation and selection:Consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, 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 contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change clauses, and other details. Cancellation and change rules are subject to the 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 packing list will be issued.
If you need information about the address, you can consult customer service Yang Jia.

🔹 Leisure Residence: The single room area is 8㎡, with 5 rooms of the same type in each car, and the entire train has 6 Leisure Residence cars. All rooms are configured with twin beds, with each berth approximately 750mm*2000mm. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a dedicated clothing area, internationally renowned brand toiletries, and an intelligent voice call system, suitable for tourists traveling in pairs.🍱 Service standards
🔹 Included items:Meals listed in the itinerary, transportation within Xinjiang (tourist train seats + air-conditioned coach transfers for ground segments), first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, accommodation indicated in the itinerary (hotels + tourist train berths), guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
🔹 Not included:Personal expenses outside the itinerary, optional entertainment items within scenic areas, and the single supplement arising from single-person registration (for single-person registrations, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
🔹 Meal notes:Land-based main meals consist of 8 dishes and 1 soup with staple food, with a standard meal budget of about 80 yuan/person. Specialty meals include authentic flavors such as Xinjiang big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, roast lamb, cold-water fish banquet, and yak hot pot, with a specialty meal budget of about 100-120 yuan/person. Meals are generally served at tables of 10, with flavors mainly based on local Xinjiang tastes. Upon request, they can be changed in advance to lighter flavors to suit different dining needs.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
💡 Exclusive reception features

🔹 Poetic Residence: The single room area is 10㎡. Among them, 5 cars are twin-bed room types and 1 car is a large-bed room type. The single berth size of the twin-bed version is approximately 750mm*2000mm, and the large-bed room size is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartment also has a single sofa that can be extended into a single bed of approximately 700mm*1750mm, suitable for families traveling with children. The rooms are equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and intelligent voice call system. Some rooms have scenic bay windows and small tea tables for a better viewing experience.For accommodation, well-known chain hotels are arranged in the Kashgar and Urumqi areas during the land segments, and high-end guesthouses are arranged in the Hemu and Kanas areas. In areas without high-grade hotels, arrangements are made according to the higher local standards, ensuring a reliable stay experience. For dining, in addition to regular meals, special experiences such as fruit banquets are arranged, and fresh fruit is supplied daily. Special dietary needs such as vegetarian or soft food can be communicated to staff in advance for changes. The itinerary follows the logic of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, does not take up daytime viewing time, and has a relaxed pace with sufficient rest time every day.
✅ Advantages compared with similar tourist trains
Compared with other tourist trains on the same route, Chengdu’s advantages are very clear: first, the itinerary pace is more relaxed, with average daily train riding and sightseeing time about 2 hours less than ordinary tourist trains, so there is no rushing; second, the group is equipped with an emergency medical kit containing common medicines and altitude sickness medication, and staff pay more attention to elderly tourists, making travel more secure; third, berths are fixed throughout the trip, so there is no need to move luggage every time accommodation changes, making travel much easier; fourth, meals can be changed to lighter flavors upon request, suitable for tourists who are not used to heavy oil and spicy food; finally, most fellow travelers are tourists who prefer slow travel, so the itinerary pace matches and getting along is easier.
👪 Suitable traveler groups
This tourist train suits a wide range of people. First, retired elderly people: the itinerary pace is slow, and there is no need to frequently transfer or move luggage, making it friendly to older groups. Second, tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods: most long-distance transportation is handled by the tourist train, and ground transfer rides are short, so it is not too tiring. Third, families traveling together: multiple room types are available to meet the needs of different families. In addition, tourists who pursue a comfortable slow-travel experience and do not want to waste time on transit are also very suitable for choosing this tourist train.
🌟 Reasons it attracts attention year-round
Since its launch, the Chengdu tourist train has consistently attracted much attention from tourists. First, it can connect representative attractions in East Xinjiang, South Xinjiang, and North Xinjiang in one trip, so tourists do not need to plan transfers, tickets, accommodation, and other issues themselves, making travel very worry-free. Second, the compartment configuration is high, and the accommodation experience throughout the trip is comfortable, better than ordinary group tours. Third, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences, and can meet the travel needs of different tourists. Fourth, there are abundant leisure activities on the train, so even while traveling there are many things to do and no sense of boredom.
The 2027 presale channel is now open. Tourists interested can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, in advance to learn more about departure dates and seat details.
How do you sign up for the Chengdu tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For a light-luxury lie-down travel experience and boutique tourist train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at 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 real-time inquiries about tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.