How to Buy Tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train Official Booking Guide + Registration Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Shifang Panda Tourist Train? Tickets for the Shifang Panda Tourist Train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting the Shifang Train Department Manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile resort hotel’? The Shifang Panda Train offers a new 16-day slow travel experience.
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people crave a ‘slow down’ deep travel experience. In 2026, a high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing—the Shifang Panda Train—is traversing the vast landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang like a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It’s not an ordinary train but a moving vacation space: the carriages feature a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, a cigar bar, as well as a medical room and 24-hour hot showers, making long journeys comfortable and leisurely.
This train focuses on a light luxury experience of ‘scenery follows the train, worry-free dining and lodging.’ The entire 16-day trip covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Kashgar Old City,白沙湖, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake, Tianshan Tianchi, and Flaming Mountain. The recommended daily travel time is 3-5 hours, leaving ample time for in-depth exploration or relaxation on the train, truly breaking away from the traditional tour group mode of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops.’
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the local finalized text)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Train
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baishan Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile resort hotel’? The Shifang Panda Train offers a new 16-day slow travel experience.Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jia Dengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia Dengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people crave a ‘slow down’ deep travel experience. In 2026, a high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing—the Shifang Panda Train—is traversing the vast landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang like a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It’s not an ordinary train but a moving vacation space: the carriages feature a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, a cigar bar, as well as a medical room and 24-hour hot showers, making long journeys comfortable and leisurely.> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area opening conditions, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the 2026 local finalized text)
The Shifang ‘Panda Train’ consists of 17 carriages and offers three room types to meet different budgets and experience needs:
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room)
Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, with 6 compartments per carriage, totaling 22 seats
Upper berth:27,880 RMB/person | Lower berth: 28,880 RMB/person
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, with 10 compartments per carriage, totaling about 400 seats
Upper berth:15,780 RMB/person | Lower berth: 16,780 RMB/person
This train focuses on a light luxury experience of ‘scenery follows the train, worry-free dining and lodging.’ The entire 16-day trip covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Kashgar Old City,白沙湖, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake, Tianshan Tianchi, and Flaming Mountain. The recommended daily travel time is 3-5 hours, leaving ample time for in-depth exploration or relaxation on the train, truly breaking away from the traditional tour group mode of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops.’Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and price quote
Distributed throughout the entire train, with complete basic facilities
Upper berth:8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth: 9,280 RMB/person
Departure schedules for 2026:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
> All prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, availability, and berth allocation are subject to the signed contract and may vary slightly by departure.
🎯 Registration Method
The Shifang Panda Train is a customized railway tourism product and is not sold through public ticketing platforms like 12306. If you are interested in traveling, you can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Contact Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the local finalized text)Staff can assist with registration, berth selection, itinerary confirmation, contract signing, and provide information on the latest departure availability and travel tips. Address details can be obtained directly from customer service.
🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically include:
Full-trip train accommodation (according to selected room type)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local transfer transportation and dedicated tour guide service
Three meals per day (supplied by the train dining car, including specialty dishes)
Use of basic entertainment and living facilities on the train (such as tea bar, KTV, showers, etc.)
> Specific service content, dining standards, ticket scope, etc., are subject to the actual signed tourism contract. Some optional activities, personal expenses, and supplements will be clearly communicated before signing.
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performanceThe train is equipped with a professional service team, including a medical room, call system, 24-hour hot water, and charging facilities, making it especially suitable for families, friends traveling together, or middle-aged and elderly tourists. The multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9) offers tea art, board games, singing, and other leisure options, making the journey full of fun.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and sunscreen.
Some sections have high altitudes (such as Tashkurgan and Bayinbuluke). If you have specific health conditions, please inform the travel agency in advance.
Scenic area opening conditions and road accessibility may be affected by seasons or policies. The itinerary will be reasonably optimized based on actual conditions and with the consent of tourists.
All travel arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
🌿 Instead of rushing through check-ins, enjoy a slow journey. In 2026, take the Shifang Panda Train and spend 16 days crossing snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and oases, experiencing the grandeur and tranquility of Xinjiang in a comfortable moving space.
For more details or to confirm availability, please contact:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
☎ ️ Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
> The prices, schedules, itineraries, and other information in this article are compiled based on currently verifiable data. The final details are subject to the written contract signed by both parties.
2026 Shifang Panda Tourist Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
