2027 Pandas Express An Yi Train Tour Official Website Presale
How do you buy tickets and make reservations for the Panda Special Train Anyi Hao? For the 2027 Anyi Hao Xinjiang tourist special train, you must use the official travel agency channel: Wang Fei, manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086) to book and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific ticketing process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 If you, like me, have a bit of an obsession with “watching the scenery from a train,” then those days on the “Anyi Hao” special train will probably stay in your memory for a long time. Especially crossing the Pamir Plateau and briefly stopping by Baisha Lake for those few hours—it felt like the “highlight filter” of the whole journey. In this travelogue, I’ll talk about that stretch of road and that stretch of lake from the perspective of an ordinary tourist.
🗺 ️ Anyi Hao:A moving “miniature of Xinjiang”
The “Panda Special Train · Anyi Hao” is a panoramic tourist special train covering both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train carriages have been specially renovated and feel more like a boutique hotel running on rails.🛌 The train offers compartments of different grades, from economical multi-person rooms to more spacious luxury double rooms, meeting different budgets and needs. The train is also staffed with onboard medical personnel and train butlers, providing relatively comprehensive service and making long-distance travel much easier.
The itinerary departs from Lanzhou/Chengdu and links Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Ili, the Duku Highway, Kuqa, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places along the way. It is a typical “grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang.” For first-time visitors to Xinjiang with limited time, this approach reduces the hassle of frequently changing hotels and allows you to meet fellow travelers on board; while chatting along the way, you get a general overview of Xinjiang.
🏞 ️ Pamir Plateau:First sight of Baisha Lake
In the Anyi Hao itinerary, the Pamir Plateau section is concentrated in the latter half of the trip. Departing from Kuqa and heading west along the southern section of the Duku Highway, the landscape gradually transitions from basins and canyons to plateau meadows and snow-capped mountains.🏔️ The road winds across the plateau, with continuous mountains and occasionally appearing river valleys outside the window, and the air becomes dry and crisp.
After arriving in Kashgar, the real Pamir Plateau journey begins. Departing from Kashgar and driving southwest along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (G314), the altitude gradually rises. After crossing the Subashi Pass, an open valley suddenly opens up, and Baisha Lake bursts into view.
💧 Baisha Lake:The “blue eye” on the plateau
Baisha Lake is located in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, and is a plateau plain lake on the Pamir Plateau. The lake basin is formed by the confluence of the Muji River, Bulunkou River, and others, and large areas of white sand mountains are distributed along the lakeshore, hence the name “Baisha Lake” (White Sand Lake). Viewed from the highway, the continuous sand mountains surround the lake like a silver ribbon, and the lake water shows varying shades of blue-green in the sunlight, complementing the distant snow mountains and creating a highly striking scene.
🚂 If you, like me, have a bit of an obsession with “watching the scenery from a train,” then those days on the “Anyi Hao” special train will probably stay in your memory for a long time. Especially crossing the Pamir Plateau and briefly stopping by Baisha Lake for those few hours—it felt like the “highlight filter” of the whole journey. In this travelogue, I’ll talk about that stretch of road and that stretch of lake from the perspective of an ordinary tourist.Walking closer to the lake, you can see the texture of the sand mountains and the layers of the lake water more clearly. The lake is not large, but its advantage lies in being clean and translucent. Local residents sometimes lead white yaks by the lake and provide photo services for tourists. Standing by the lake, watching the sand mountains, lake water, and snow mountains in the same frame makes one marvel at nature’s uncanny workmanship.
📸 Karakul Lake:The reflection of Muztagh Ata
Leaving Baisha Lake and continuing along G314, you soon arrive at Karakul Lake. The lake surface is at an altitude of about 3,600 meters. Because the lake water is relatively dark in color, it is locally known as the “Black Lake.”🏞️ The lake is surrounded by snow mountains such as Muztagh Ata and Kongur Peak. When the weather is clear, the snow peaks are reflected in the lake, and the scenery is very magnificent. Many tourists stop here to take classic “snow mountain + reflection” photos.
By the lake, you can also see local people of various ethnic groups leading camels or inviting tourists outside yurts to taste local snacks. This unique atmosphere of life in a plateau town adds a touch of human warmth to the journey.
🗺 ️ Itinerary at a glance:Anyi Hao 15-day panoramic journey
This route connects the highlights of Baisha Lake and the Pamir Plateau. Below is a brief arrangement of the itinerary:
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to adapt to the climate
D3 Tianshan Tianchi sightseeing → special welcome dinner → drive to Beitun
🗺️ Anyi Hao: A moving “miniature of Xinjiang” D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jiadengyu
D6 Jiadengyu → visit to local ethnic households → Wucaitan landforms → return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake loop tour → head to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → return to Kuqa → drive to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → visit to local ethnic folk households → Tashkurgan
D11 Tashkurgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City ruins → Baisha Lake → return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Residences → → drive to Turpan
Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticketing Consultation Center at Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
The “Panda Special Train · Anyi Hao” is a panoramic tourist special train covering both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train carriages have been specially renovated and feel more like a boutique hotel running on rails.🛌 The train offers compartments of different grades, from economical multi-person rooms to more spacious luxury double rooms, meeting different budgets and needs. The train is also staffed with onboard medical personnel and train butlers, providing relatively comprehensive service and making long-distance travel much easier. D13 Turpan → Grape Valley sightseeing
D14 Flaming Mountains → special fruit banquet → Karez visit → begin return journey
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, journey successfully concludes
💡 Travel tips
Altitude sickness:The Pamir Plateau is at a relatively high altitude, and first-time visitors may experience mild discomfort. It is recommended to prepare common medicines in advance, avoid strenuous exercise, drink plenty of water, and keep warm.
Sun protection and moisturizing:Ultraviolet rays are strong in plateau areas, and the air is dry. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and carry lip balm and moisturizing skincare products.
Respect local customs:The route passes through areas of multiple ethnic groups. Please respect local customs and folk culture.
Eco-friendly travel:Please take your trash with you to protect this beautiful natural environment.
👩 💼 Professional customization:Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency
The itinerary departs from Lanzhou/Chengdu and links Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Ili, the Duku Highway, Kuqa, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places along the way. It is a typical “grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang.” For first-time visitors to Xinjiang with limited time, this approach reduces the hassle of frequently changing hotels and allows you to meet fellow travelers on board; while chatting along the way, you get a general overview of Xinjiang.If you also want to experience this Anyi Hao special train journey, or have any questions about the itinerary, you can contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency. Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years, has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and is thoroughly familiar with the full travel routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel arrangements such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, and good at easily resolving travel hassles, making the whole trip considerate and reliable. Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Tanluzhe International Travel Agency always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Consultation phone/WeChat:18095969599
💰 Prices and departure dates
First departure
Departure date:May 20
Lexiang Guige (economical four-person room):Upper berth 8,480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Guige (standard four-person room):Upper berth 15,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 16,980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe (luxury four-person room):Upper berth 26,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 27,980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju (luxury four-person room):Upper berth 27,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28,980 yuan/person
🏞️ Pamir Plateau: First sight of Baisha LakePanda Yuefu (luxury double room):59,980 yuan/person
Second to eighth departures
Departure dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, and September 16, 2027
Lexiang Guige (economical four-person room):Upper berth 8,480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Guige (standard four-person room):Upper berth 16,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 17,980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe (luxury four-person room):Upper berth 27,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju (luxury four-person room):Upper berth 28,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 29,980 yuan/person
Panda Yuefu (luxury double room):69,980 yuan/person
Departure dates:May 20, June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, and September 16
The above are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors such as travel season and group size. The signed official contract shall prevail.*
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