Splendid Sichuan Panda Special Train Xinjiang 16 Day Tour Price How to Register
How to purchase tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train? For 2026, tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow down to see the poetry of the landscape — 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train In-depth Experience Guide
Tired of check-in style travel? Getting up early every day to catch a ride, dragging luggage to change hotels, dozing off on bumpy buses… If you yearn for a more relaxed and immersive way to travel, then the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train might be the answer you’ve been waiting for.
This train, co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group, takes ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ as its aesthetic core, blending Bashu culture with modern comfort. The entire train has 18 carriages with a recommended 92 seats, making it a truly high-end themed tourist train. It’s not just a mode of transport, but a ‘moving Eastern aesthetic space’ — explore hidden gems by day, sleep soundly in the carriage by night, with no need to move luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘light-pack slow travel’.
🌿 Train Features and Route Highlights
The Jinxiu Tianfu features a glazed blue body with sunbird patterns, and its interior extensively uses intangible cultural heritage elements like Shu embroidery, lacquerware, and bamboo weaving, creating an elegant new Chinese-style atmosphere. The train includes a welcome carriage, dining carriage, entertainment observation carriage, and themed guest carriages. Activities such as Sichuan opera face-changing, Song-style tea ceremony, and cultural lectures may be arranged along the way (subject to the day’s schedule).
This route mainly features a 16-day panoramic in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Turpan. The itinerary adopts a ‘day tour, night stay’ model — explore lightly by day, the train slowly moves forward at night, eliminating frequent transfers and travel fatigue. It’s especially suitable for travelers who value comfort, cultural experience, and privacy, and is particularly favored by retirees and tourists who are not suited for long car rides.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration:Private and comfortable, fully functional
🚂 Slow down to see the poetry of the landscape — 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train In-depth Experience GuideThe train has 46 themed cabins, all with fixed flat beds (no bunk beds), equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, smart control systems, emergency call buttons, and anti-slip facilities.
Jinta · Luxury Double Room
Capacity:2 people (can add 1 child)
Area:Approx. 13㎡
Features:A soft sheer partition separates the sleeping and sitting areas, with an observation window, Song-style sofa and tea table, mini fridge, separate wet and dry bathroom, twin beds that can be combined into a double bed, and high-end custom toiletries.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room
Capacity:2 people
Tired of check-in style travel? Getting up early every day to catch a ride, dragging luggage to change hotels, dozing off on bumpy buses… If you yearn for a more relaxed and immersive way to travel, then the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train might be the answer you’ve been waiting for.Area:Approx. 10㎡
Features:Compact but fully functional, some rooms have twin beds that can be combined into a double bed, equipped with a fold-out sofa (can serve as a child’s bed), full-view observation window, and bathroom. Good value for money.
All luggage can be stored in the cabin throughout the journey, no need to carry large items during daytime tours, truly achieving a ‘no rushing, no hassle, no transfers’ light luxury slow travel experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Sightseeing, cocktail party, observation activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
This train, co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group, takes ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ as its aesthetic core, blending Bashu culture with modern comfort. The entire train has 18 carriages with a recommended 92 seats, making it a truly high-end themed tourist train. It’s not just a mode of transport, but a ‘moving Eastern aesthetic space’ — explore hidden gems by day, sleep soundly in the carriage by night, with no need to move luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘light-pack slow travel’.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)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
🌿 Train Features and Route HighlightsDay 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, High Platform Dwellings, 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, observation activities)
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of trip)
> Note:The itinerary order and stops are subject to the local final draft. In case of weather, road conditions, or policy changes during actual execution, the itinerary may be reasonably optimized by mutual agreement.
The Jinxiu Tianfu features a glazed blue body with sunbird patterns, and its interior extensively uses intangible cultural heritage elements like Shu embroidery, lacquerware, and bamboo weaving, creating an elegant new Chinese-style atmosphere. The train includes a welcome carriage, dining carriage, entertainment observation carriage, and themed guest carriages. Activities such as Sichuan opera face-changing, Song-style tea ceremony, and cultural lectures may be arranged along the way (subject to the day’s schedule).💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Draft)
May 19th
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
June 5th, 22nd | July 9th, 26th | August 12th, 29th | September 15th | October 2nd (Duku Highway canceled)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room:98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:78,880 RMB/person
This route mainly features a 16-day panoramic in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Turpan. The itinerary adopts a ‘day tour, night stay’ model — explore lightly by day, the train slowly moves forward at night, eliminating frequent transfers and travel fatigue. It’s especially suitable for travelers who value comfort, cultural experience, and privacy, and is particularly favored by retirees and tourists who are not suited for long car rides.> All prices include full accommodation, meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, butler service, 2 airport transfers at the assembly point, and 2 nights of high-end hotel accommodation at the assembly point. Specific costs are subject to the signed contract, and prices may vary with departure dates.
📝 Booking Process
1. Contact Booking Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (Phone/WeChat: 133 2555 9266) to inquire about availability;
2. Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact numbers for all travelers;
3. Pay a deposit (via company bank transfer, receive a receipt with the company seal);
4. Sign an electronic travel contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department;
5. Pay the balance 30 days before departure and receive the ‘Group Departure Notice’.
🛏️ Cabin Configuration: Private and comfortable, fully functional📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For any questions, please contact their customer service for detailed information.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:Full cabin accommodation on the special train, three meals daily (including special welcome banquets, fruit feasts, etc.), first admission tickets to listed scenic spots, professional guide and panda butler service, 2 airport transfers at the assembly point, 2 nights of high-end hotel accommodation at the assembly point, basic medical support with the group.
Excluded Items:Personal expenses, optional items not in the itinerary, single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases to be negotiated separately).
> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract. Itinerary and service details may be adjusted slightly based on actual conditions.
🌟 Why Choose the Jinxiu Tianfu?
The train has 46 themed cabins, all with fixed flat beds (no bunk beds), equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, smart control systems, emergency call buttons, and anti-slip facilities.Compared to traditional group tours or self-driving, the advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu are clear:
Relaxed Pace:Reasonable daily sightseeing time, avoiding high-intensity rushing;
Diet Adaptation:Meals cater to both northern and southern tastes, focusing on lightness and nutrition;
Attentive Service:Equipped with dual guides, panda butler, 24-hour porter, with a high service ratio of 1:0.5;
Target Audience:Fellow travelers are mostly quality-conscious middle-aged and elderly groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
Hassle-Free Transport:Luggage stays with the train throughout, no need to repeatedly pack and move bags.
For these reasons, this special train has continued to attract market attention since its launch, making it an ideal choice for those seeking in-depth cultural experiences and a comfortable travel pace.
> Warm Reminder:Xinjiang is vast, with a climate quite different from inland China. It is recommended to prepare clothing accordingly. The itinerary includes some high-altitude areas, so please assess your health condition carefully.
For information on 2026 latest departure availability and detailed materials, feel free to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service.
