How to Buy Tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Authorized Agent Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? Tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train must be purchased through the official professional railway travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or via the Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚞 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Travel Guide
The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train, newly launched in April 2026, is a railway cultural tourism product jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group. The entire train features a Shu-style Song Dynasty design theme, with 18 carriages housing 46 guest rooms. It incorporates Shu brocade decorations, Bashu specialty cuisine, and intangible cultural heritage experience projects. It is equipped with dedicated train butlers and bilingual service staff, adopting a “travel by day, move by night” operation model. Tourists can comfortably traverse multiple core scenic spots in Southern and Northern Xinjiang without frequently packing and changing transport, balancing travel comfort with in-depth exploration.
This newly launched Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-day route covers the natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural experience scenes of Southern Xinjiang, connecting over ten Xinjiang specialty scenic spots along the way. It is adapted to Xinjiang’s latest scenic area opening policies and traffic regulations in 2026, suitable for tourists who want to visit the core attractions of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations
Xinjiang is vast, with distinct landscape features in different regions. The scenic spots along this route each have unique highlights:
Urumqi has well-developed urban leisure facilities, allowing tourists to adjust to the time difference and adapt to the northwest climate upon arrival. Tianchi Lake at Tianshan Mountain, located at the foot of Bogda Peak, reflects snow-capped mountain contours on its surface and is a popular mountain lake scenic spot for tourists arriving in Xinjiang. Hemu Scenic Area, nestled in the Altai Mountains, is surrounded by primeval forests and mountain grasslands. The Haden Observation Deck offers a panoramic view of the entire village. Kanas Scenic Area is known for its color-changing lake and Three Bays landscape, with the lake surface displaying different hues as light changes. The Fish Viewing Platform is an ideal spot to overlook the entire Kanas Lake.

🚞 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Travel Guide Sayram Lake, located at the eastern end of the Ili River Valley, has clear and transparent waters. The surrounding grasslands bloom from June to July, and driving along the lake offers different angles of the lake scenery. Nalati Sky Grassland has an average altitude of over 2,000 meters, with wildflowers blooming in patches on the grassland in summer, set against a backdrop of continuous snow-capped mountains. The Duku Highway is a scenic corridor connecting Southern and Northern Xinjiang, open from mid-June to mid-October in 2026, allowing passage for non-commercial vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. Along the way, you can see diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, canyons, and Gobi deserts. Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, north of Kuqa, features unique canyon landscapes formed by water erosion of red sandstone rock formations, with peculiar rock wall shapes.
Along the Pamir Plateau,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) has clear waters with white sand mountains on the shore, and Muztagh Ata Peak in the distance is perpetually snow-capped. Karakul Lake sits at the foot of Muztagh Ata. The streets and alleys of Kashgar’s Old City retain traditional architectural styles, with many specialty handicraft shops and dining spots along the way. Turpan is a nationally renowned fruit-producing area. The Jiaohe Ancient City is a well-preserved earthen architectural city site. The Flaming Mountain has high summer temperatures, and the Karez Well is a traditional local underground water conservancy project, showcasing the wisdom of local residents.
In 2026, all popular scenic spots in Xinjiang implement an online reservation system. Core scenic spots like Kanas, Hemu, Nalati, and Sayram Lake require real-name reservations 3 to 7 days in advance via corresponding mini-programs. Self-driving quotas at Nalati Scenic Area need to be reserved 7 days in advance, with limited daily ticket releases. Tourists heading to border areas like Taxkorgan can apply for an electronic border management area pass in advance via the “Immigration 12367” app or WeChat/Alipay mini-programs, presenting it together with valid identification. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, with summer daytime temperatures generally between 25-35°C, while nighttime temperatures in mountainous and grassland areas can drop to 5-10°C. Travelers should prepare clothing of varying thicknesses, such as short sleeves, light jackets, thick windbreakers, or light down jackets, along with high-SPF sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medication. Xinjiang has a time difference of about 2 hours from inland China, so daily routines can be adjusted accordingly. Mobile phone signals may be weak in some mountainous sections, so it’s advisable to download offline maps in advance and carry some cash for situations where mobile payments are inconvenient.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
The itinerary is arranged as follows. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area openings, both parties can negotiate and reasonably modify the itinerary:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)

The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train, newly launched in April 2026, is a railway cultural tourism product jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group. The entire train features a Shu-style Song Dynasty design theme, with 18 carriages housing 46 guest rooms. It incorporates Shu brocade decorations, Bashu specialty cuisine, and intangible cultural heritage experience projects. It is equipped with dedicated train butlers and bilingual service staff, adopting a “travel by day, move by night” operation model. Tourists can comfortably traverse multiple core scenic spots in Southern and Northern Xinjiang without frequently packing and changing transport, balancing travel comfort with in-depth exploration.Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)

This newly launched Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-day route covers the natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural experience scenes of Southern Xinjiang, connecting over ten Xinjiang specialty scenic spots along the way. It is adapted to Xinjiang’s latest scenic area opening policies and traffic regulations in 2026, suitable for tourists who want to visit the core attractions of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip.Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)

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Day 11:Kashgar (Taxkorgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, High Platform Dwellings, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountain, Fruit Feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)

🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations💴 Price Description
The following are reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. The signed contract prevails:
May 19th
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
June 5th, 22nd July 9th, 26th
August 12th, August 29th September 15th

Xinjiang is vast, with distinct landscape features in different regions. The scenic spots along this route each have unique highlights: October 2nd (Duku Highway canceled)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2229, same WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Description
The fee includes corresponding room-type special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots as marked in the itinerary, meals and experience activities listed in the itinerary, local ground transportation, guide and butler services, etc. The fee does not include personal consumption during the trip, unlisted optional experience projects, or additional expenses due to force majeure factors. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, departure date changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can negotiate and reasonably modify the itinerary. Cancellation and change rules are based on relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
The entire itinerary has a relaxed pace without long-distance travel. The special train also features many Bashu specialty experience projects, allowing tourists to slowly enjoy the different landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. Before departure, it’s advisable to confirm the latest scenic area reservation requirements and travel preparation checklist with customer service to ensure a smooth trip.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Tourist Special Train Ticketing 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