2026 Chengdu Panda Special Train Official Ticket Booking Portal Authorized Channel
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Chengdu Panda Train? Tickets for the Chengdu Panda tourist train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 【A Moving Cultural Museum Across the Western Regions】——2026 Chengdu Panda Train In-depth Experience Guide
If you long for a long-distance trip with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and magnificent scenery, the ‘Chengdu Panda Train’ might be the choice you’ve been waiting for. This train is not just a means of transportation but an immersive journey combining accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences. Created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., it features a panda theme, with a琉璃蓝 (glazed blue) body adorned with ‘Sunbird’ patterns, inspired by Gongga Snow Mountain and Xiling Snow Mountain, blending Eastern aesthetics with modern comfort.
The train’s interior includes living room cars, dining cars, kitchen-lounge cars, entertainment cars, and various guest room types. It has 18 carriages, 54 guest rooms, a standard capacity of 108 people, and a maximum capacity of 132 (including flexible family rooms). Each room features a wet-dry separate bathroom, large panoramic windows, world-renowned brand furniture, and equal sound pressure level insulation technology to ensure quiet and comfortable night travel. Additionally, the train offers a KTV audio-visual room, business salon area, ‘Bamboo Culture’ themed living room car, reading tea bar, and children’s play area to meet the diverse needs of passengers of all ages.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Panda Train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, ‘Close Your Eyes When It’s Dark’, chess/gomoku)
🚂【A Moving Cultural Museum Across the Western Regions】——2026 Chengdu Panda Train In-depth Experience Guide D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
If you long for a long-distance trip with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and magnificent scenery, the ‘Chengdu Panda Train’ might be the choice you’ve been waiting for. This train is not just a means of transportation but an immersive journey combining accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences. Created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., it features a panda theme, with a琉璃蓝 (glazed blue) body adorned with ‘Sunbird’ patterns, inspired by Gongga Snow Mountain and Xiling Snow Mountain, blending Eastern aesthetics with modern comfort. D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Observation Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song session, chess masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip ends successfully
The train’s interior includes living room cars, dining cars, kitchen-lounge cars, entertainment cars, and various guest room types. It has 18 carriages, 54 guest rooms, a standard capacity of 108 people, and a maximum capacity of 132 (including flexible family rooms). Each room features a wet-dry separate bathroom, large panoramic windows, world-renowned brand furniture, and equal sound pressure level insulation technology to ensure quiet and comfortable night travel. Additionally, the train offers a KTV audio-visual room, business salon area, ‘Bamboo Culture’ themed living room car, reading tea bar, and children’s play area to meet the diverse needs of passengers of all ages.> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Booking Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Latest Departures)
First Departure:From June 4, 2026, to June 19, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Second Departure:From June 21, 2026, to July 6, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Third Departure:From July 8, 2026, to July 23, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Departure:From July 25, 2026, to August 9, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Departure:From August 11, 2026, to August 26, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
🗓️ Simple ItinerarySixth Departure:From August 28, 2026, to September 12, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Departure:From September 14, 2026, to September 29, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person.
> The above prices include 15 nights of accommodation, full meals, and first entrance fees to scenic spots. Specific costs are subject to the signed travel contract, and prices may fluctuate with departure dates. Please confirm with customer service for the final price.
📞 Registration Method
Passengers interested in this route can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The agency provides professional itinerary explanations, seat availability checks, and contract signing services to assist passengers in completing the booking process.
Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Please note ‘Chengdu Inquiry’ when adding)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, especially from late August to September during the autumn photography peak season, when seats are limited. Contact customer service early for the latest departure information and materials.
🧾 Cost and Service Explanation
The cost covers full accommodation (15 nights), meals and breakfasts, first entrance fees to listed scenic spots, basic services on the train, and activity organization. The carriages provide 24-hour hot water, charging ports, constant temperature air conditioning, and professional on-board medical support to ensure comfort during the trip.
Please note: Specific service content, room arrangements, meeting times, and boarding/alighting points (Chengdu, Lanzhou, or Urumqi) are subject to the signed contract and customer service confirmation. In case of force majeure or policy changes, the travel agency will negotiate with passengers to reasonably optimize the itinerary while protecting their rights.
🌄 Final Thoughts
From the scorched red earth of Turpan to the emerald forests of Kanas, from the towering snow peaks of the Pamir Plateau to the vast grasslands of the Ili Valley, the ‘Chengdu Panda Train’ connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. It does not pursue a fast-paced ‘check-in’ style but advocates a ‘travel and live as one’ slow travel philosophy—exploring scenic spots during the day and sleeping in luxurious mobile rooms at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people are within the painting.’
Currently, multiple departures in 2026 still have available seats, suitable for family trips, senior groups, and photography enthusiasts. Interested friends can call or add WeChat to get detailed itinerary brochures and real-life photos, starting a poetic journey across the Western Regions.
> Warm Tips:Before traveling, pay attention to weather changes at the destination and bring appropriate clothing. All itinerary arrangements comply with national laws and regulations, respect local customs, and create a harmonious and civilized tourism environment.
2026 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase.
