2026 Annual Comfort Panda Special Train Group Departure Schedule List
How to purchase tickets for the 2026 An Yi Hao Panda Special Train? The An Yi Hao Panda Special Train can only be booked through railway-compliant travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229, for ticket purchase.
This special train does not sell individual tickets on platforms like 12306. It adopts a one-stop packaged travel model combining transportation + accommodation + tickets + tour guide services, and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 【An Yi Hao·Panda Special Train】—— A Slow Tour of Beautiful Xinjiang, 16-Day Panoramic Silk Road Journey
Tired of superficial sightseeing tours? Want to explore Xinjiang’s vast landscapes and diverse cultures at a more relaxed pace? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train, with its unique rail-plus-road intermodal transport, takes you across the Tianshan Mountains, from Urumqi to Kashgar, from Sayram Lake to Taxkorgan, with picturesque scenery all the way and comfortable accommodations. This is not just a journey but a mobile retreat and exploration.
🌄 Route Highlights:See the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
The ‘An Yi Hao’ special train route spans east-west Xinjiang, connecting classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Flaming Mountain. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, featuring the tranquility of alpine lakes, the vastness of grassland pastures, the vibrancy of oasis cities, and the desolation of the Gobi Desert.
Notably, the train uses a fixed carriage and fixed berth model, eliminating the need to frequently move luggage or switch hotels. You explore during the day and return to your cozy carriage at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’ According to the latest 2026 operational schedule, this route runs 8 sessions from May to September, covering the excellent travel period from late spring to early autumn, with pleasant weather and abundant scenery.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Draft)
D1 Depart from Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
🚂【An Yi Hao·Panda Special Train】—— A Slow Tour of Beautiful Xinjiang, 16-Day Panoramic Silk Road Journey D3 Tianshan Tianchi Lake Scenic Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Local Ethnic Home Visits → Colorful Beach Landforms → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Travel to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Local Ethnic Folk Home Visits → Taxkorgan
D11 Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) → Return to Kashgar
Tired of superficial sightseeing tours? Want to explore Xinjiang’s vast landscapes and diverse cultures at a more relaxed pace? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train, with its unique rail-plus-road intermodal transport, takes you across the Tianshan Mountains, from Urumqi to Kashgar, from Sayram Lake to Taxkorgan, with picturesque scenery all the way and comfortable accommodations. This is not just a journey but a mobile retreat and exploration. D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → → Train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, Journey Concludes
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, and other objective factors, subject to mutual agreement. Specific arrangements are based on the departure notice.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 Tour Final Draft)
First Session:
Departure Date:May 20
🌄 Route Highlights: See the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One TripLexiang Guige (Economy Quad Room):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Special Train Ticketing Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
Panda Guige (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper Berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:
Departure Dates:2026 June 06, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quad Room):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17,980 RMB/person
The ‘An Yi Hao’ special train route spans east-west Xinjiang, connecting classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Flaming Mountain. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, featuring the tranquility of alpine lakes, the vastness of grassland pastures, the vibrancy of oasis cities, and the desolation of the Gobi Desert.Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper Berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs and availability may vary by tour date. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229
Notably, the train uses a fixed carriage and fixed berth model, eliminating the need to frequently move luggage or switch hotels. You explore during the day and return to your cozy carriage at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’ According to the latest 2026 operational schedule, this route runs 8 sessions from May to September, covering the excellent travel period from late spring to early autumn, with pleasant weather and abundant scenery.📍 For address information, please contact customer service directly. We will provide detailed itinerary materials and booking services.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
Costs include round-trip transportation (train sleeper berths), local air-conditioned tour buses, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots (including Kanas Lake boat ride), special meals (such as welcome dinner, fruit feast), professional tour guide services, and onboard accommodation. Some optional activities, personal expenses, and supplements are not included and will be clearly communicated before signing.
All service details, accommodation standards, meal arrangements, etc., are based on the final confirmed travel contract. In case of force majeure or policy changes during the trip, the travel agency will negotiate with tourists in accordance with laws and regulations to ensure the journey and rights protection.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with significant temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and sunscreen.
Some sections have high altitudes. Please assess your participation level based on your health condition.
Scenic area openings and traffic controls may be affected by seasons or temporary policies. Please stay in communication with the travel agency before departure.
Respect local ethnic customs and traditions, travel civilly, and create a harmonious journey environment.
Board the ‘An Yi Hao’ and let the wheels measure the Western Regions, letting your soul immerse in snow-capped mountains, lakes, and grasslands. In 16 days, don’t rush; just feel the road. In 2026, we await your departure in Xinjiang!
2026 An Yi Hao Panda Special Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎ hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
