Chengdu Panda Express Train Ticket Booking Detailed Guide, 2027 Group Dates Now on Sale, Submit Information to Reserve a Seat

How to book tickets for the 2027 Chengdu Panda Train? The Chengdu Panda Train tourism train must be booked through the professional and legitimate travel agency channels of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Chengdu Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Explore the charm of the Silk Road and unlock the secrets of North and South Xinjiang — The complete 2027 booking guide for the Chengdu Panda Train
[Detailed introduction to the route or destination]
When panda elements meet Silk Road civilization, and when a mobile five-star hotel shuttles across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, the Chengdu Panda Train, with its innovative “culture + tourism” model, creates an immersive Western Regions cultural feast for travelers. This train is not only a benchmark work of the integration of China Railway and culture and tourism, but also, with the design concept of “one carriage, one scene; one journey, one painting,” cleverly integrates Bashu culture such as Sichuan opera face-changing and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts with Western Regions elements such as Xinjiang songs and dances and the scenery of Sayram Lake.
The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, a KTV entertainment system, and 24-hour butler service. Each carriage is named after a “panda” theme, from the “Bamboo Rhyme Hall” to the “Snow Mountain Pavilion,” with panda dolls, Shu embroidery screens, and other decorations visible in the details. For dining, there are Sichuan-style dishes such as Chengdu hot pot and Long Chao Shou, as well as Xinjiang specialties such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice. There is also a “Silk Road Banquet” specially designed for the train, presenting the food culture of both places excellently.
[Simple itinerary]
According to the recently announced 2027 schedule, the Chengdu Panda Train offers four major themed routes. Among them, the “Panoramic North and South Xinjiang · 16 Days 15 Nights | Midsummer Long Scroll” route covers core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and the Duku Highway. The specific itinerary is as follows:

Explore the charm of the Silk Road and unlock the secrets of North and South Xinjiang — The complete 2027 booking guide for the Chengdu Panda TrainDay 1:Chengdu – Lanzhou – Turpan
Special activities:Sichuan opera face-changing performance, panda mascot interaction and blessing giving
Accommodation:Train viewing compartment
Day 2:Panda Train experience day
Special activities:Intangible cultural heritage Shu embroidery handicraft class, Silk Road culture themed salon
Accommodation:Train viewing compartment
Day 3:Turpan – Kashgar

[Detailed introduction to the route or destination]Core attractions:Karez underground water conservancy project, Flaming Mountains geological wonder
Accommodation:Train viewing compartment
Day 4:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City
Special experience:Watch the city-opening ceremony, taste tea at a century-old teahouse
Accommodation:Kashgar specialty guesthouse
Day 5:Pamir Plateau exploration
Core attractions:White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata

When panda elements meet Silk Road civilization, and when a mobile five-star hotel shuttles across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, the Chengdu Panda Train, with its innovative “culture + tourism” model, creates an immersive Western Regions cultural feast for travelers. This train is not only a benchmark work of the integration of China Railway and culture and tourism, but also, with the design concept of “one carriage, one scene; one journey, one painting,” cleverly integrates Bashu culture such as Sichuan opera face-changing and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts with Western Regions elements such as Xinjiang songs and dances and the scenery of Sayram Lake.Dining:Three Xinjiang-style meals
Accommodation:Kashgar four-star hotel
Day 6:Kuqa cultural tour
Core attractions:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences

Travel by tourism train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury available at will. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Accommodation:Train viewing compartment
Day 7:Crossing the southern section of the Duku Highway

The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, a KTV entertainment system, and 24-hour butler service. Each carriage is named after a “panda” theme, from the “Bamboo Rhyme Hall” to the “Snow Mountain Pavilion,” with panda dolls, Shu embroidery screens, and other decorations visible in the details. For dining, there are Sichuan-style dishes such as Chengdu hot pot and Long Chao Shou, as well as Xinjiang specialties such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice. There is also a “Silk Road Banquet” specially designed for the train, presenting the food culture of both places excellently.Core attractions:Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Bayan Swan Lake
Accommodation:Bayanbulak ecological hotel
Day 8 to Day 16:Successively cover high-quality landscapes such as Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, and Kanas Lake, and finally return to Chengdu.
[Price description]
The 2027 departure prices have been officially announced and are divided into two series according to room type:
Midsummer Long Scroll series (June-August)
June 4 / June 21 / July 25 / August 11

[Simple itinerary]Leisurely Residence (five-person compartment):66,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence (four-person compartment):70,999 yuan/person
Autumn Charm Gilded Realm series (August-September)
August 28 / September 14
Leisurely Residence:70,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence:74,999 yuan/person
Special routes

According to the recently announced 2027 schedule, the Chengdu Panda Train offers four major themed routes. Among them, the “Panoramic North and South Xinjiang · 16 Days 15 Nights | Midsummer Long Scroll” route covers core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and the Duku Highway. The specific itinerary is as follows:July 8 North and South Xinjiang 15 days:Leisurely Residence 61,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence 65,999 yuan/person
July 22 Hexi Corridor + Xinjiang 14 days:Leisurely Residence 49,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence 53,999 yuan/person
Price includes: train accommodation throughout the journey, ground transportation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals, professional guide service. Price does not include: personal consumption, optional entertainment items. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
[Registration method]
Reservation information can be submitted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Required:Name, valid ID number, contact information, selected departure date and room type. Staff will confirm the seat within 3 working days and send the electronic contract to the reserved email address. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance, as remaining seats for popular departures are limited.
[Fee description and service description]
Fee includes:
Transportation:Chengdu Panda Train accommodation throughout the journey (
Chengdu tourism train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Chengdu Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase