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【Shifang Panda Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train?
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🐼 Panda Special Train Shifang | Travel across Northern and Southern Xinjiang in a Mobile Living Vehicle
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang City, Sichuan. It is a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of packing and unpacking luggage and transferring between cities. The train is designed for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth exploration, including middle-aged and elderly groups, family and friend groups traveling together. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time for leisure and sightseeing, adapting to the travel pace of different groups. The train body features a design combining Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold, with ancient Shu bird patterns. The interior incorporates local Shifang cultural elements and includes cultural exhibition areas, allowing passengers to experience the unique cultural atmosphere during the journey.
🛏 ️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Unique Features of the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages and offers various seat and compartment types. Different seats vary in space size, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing passengers to choose based on their budget and travel preferences:
Zunxiang Zijing (High-End Soft Sleeper): Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 passengers. Each end of the carriage is equipped with a shower room, washbasin, sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket. It offers good privacy and is suitable for travelers with high quality requirements.
Zhenxiang Bojin (High-End Hard Sleeper):Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers. Each end of the carriage is equipped with 2 shower rooms, a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket, meeting the needs of traveling companions.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/throw pillows, bedside charging ports/reading lights, compartment TV with free audio-visual content, and shared bathroom/washroom/shower area in the carriage. It offers relatively high cost-effectiveness.
Supporting Public Areas: The multi-functional entertainment carriage is located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment room, and multi-functional area, as well as leisure facilities like mahjong tables. It integrates activities, parties, board games, tea tasting, and relaxation, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery outside while relaxing. The Panda Dining Car is located in carriage 8, with 2-seat and 4-seat tables, providing dining services. The train also includes smoking areas, a medical room, and a tea boiler room, ensuring a comfortable journey for passengers.

🐼 Panda Special Train Shifang | Travel across Northern and Southern Xinjiang in a Mobile Living Vehicle💁 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular travel:
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:Equipped with a dedicated Panda Butler team, providing full-time companionship, luggage assistance, itinerary reminders, and other services. For passengers with specific needs, health-related support is also available. Any issues during the journey can be promptly addressed by contacting the staff.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The entire journey uses the special train as a mobile living space. Luggage can be kept in the compartment throughout, eliminating the need to pack and unpack daily or change hotels. The train runs smoothly at night, allowing passengers to visit attractions during the day, reducing the fatigue of city-to-city transfers.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:Upon arrival at the destination, there is an exclusive pick-up service. The itinerary includes special welcome events and local cuisine experiences, allowing for a deeper immersion in the local customs and culture.
Reasonable Itinerary Arrangement:No need for frequent public transportation changes throughout the journey. Ample time is allocated for sightseeing at attractions, avoiding rushed visits and allowing for an immersive experience of the沿途 scenery.
🗺 ️ IV. Simplified Itinerary for the Shifang Special Train
The itinerary for this 16-day Shifang Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour is as follows. The itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement during the trip:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure and Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the journey, embarking on a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Upon arrival, enjoy an exclusive welcome performance, immersing in the Southern Xinjiang atmosphere and starting a wonderful journey.

🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Special TrainDay 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing · Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the entire day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in the comfortable carriage, enjoying the flowing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and recharging for the exciting itinerary ahead.
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pick-up · Feast Welcome]
Arrive in Kashgar and enjoy exclusive pick-up service, eliminating travel hassles. In the evening, a special welcome banquet is held, featuring Southern Xinjiang flavors, unlocking the first warmth and hospitality of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Tashkurgan [Highland Secrets · Scenery All the Way]
Depart from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, stopping at Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake to encounter the pure beauty of a ‘sky mirror.’ Then visit Karakul Lake, overlooking Muztagh Ata, and traverse the famous Panlong Ancient Road, experiencing the grandeur and wonder of the highland highway.
Day 5:Tashkurgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm · In-depth Experience]
Explore the Stone Fortress, touching the ancient heritage of the millennium-old ruins. Stroll through the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic blend of grassland and wetlands. Visit a local home for a family visit, experiencing unique folk customs, tasting ethnic cuisine, and feeling the simple local hospitality.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture · Tracing Local Life]
Deeply explore the ancient city of Kashgar, wandering through its crisscrossing alleys to feel the rich Western Region atmosphere. Visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden, listening to legendary stories and admiring the beauty of architecture and gardens. Tour local sites to experience the solemnity and depth of folk culture.

The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang City, Sichuan. It is a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of packing and unpacking luggage and transferring between cities. The train is designed for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth exploration, including middle-aged and elderly groups, family and friend groups traveling together. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time for leisure and sightseeing, adapting to the travel pace of different groups. The train body features a design combining Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold, with ancient Shu bird patterns. The interior incorporates local Shifang cultural elements and includes cultural exhibition areas, allowing passengers to experience the unique cultural atmosphere during the journey.Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluke [Canyon Wonders · Highway Feast]
Visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, admiring the incredible craftsmanship of the red rock walls and feeling the power of nature. Drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, crossing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, experiencing ‘four seasons in one day.’ Upon arrival, visit the Bayinbuluke Swan Lake, watching swans play and enjoying the grassland sunset.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke → Yining [Grassland Pastoral · Relaxation Journey]
Spend the entire day exploring the Nalati Grassland, strolling across the vast green meadows, watching herds of cattle and sheep and galloping horses, breathing in the fresh grassland air, and immersing in the romance and grandeur of the ‘sky grassland.’ Head to Yining in the evening for rest.
Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Lake Scenery · Pure Relaxation]
Depart from Yining to Sayram Lake, walking around the lake to admire the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountain reflections, experiencing the purity and tranquility of the highland lake. Then head to Beitun to prepare for the next day’s trip to Hemu.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jadengyu [Fairy Tale Town · Poetic Dwelling]
Visit the Hemu scenic area, entering the scattered wooden houses, watching curling smoke and babbling streams, strolling through birch forests, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the primitive village. Head to Jadengyu in the evening to stay, sleeping under the grassland night sky.
Day 11:Jadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Wonderland · Top-Quality Views]

🛏️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Unique Features of the Shifang Special TrainExplore the Kanas Scenic Area, taking the shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay), watching the lake change colors with the light and enjoying the lush tranquility of the primeval forest. Then head to Burqin for rest and relaxation, discovering local specialties.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders · Looking Back]
Visit the Colorful Beach, admiring the stunning landscape of Danxia landforms reflecting off the Irtysh River, experiencing the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, two banks have different skies.’ Then head to Beitun to take the special train to Urumqi, reviewing the沿途 scenery and looking forward to the upcoming itinerary.
Day 13:Urumqi [Tianchi Lake Scenery · Pearl of Tianshan]
Spend the entire day visiting the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, strolling by the lake to see the clear, mirror-like water, overlooking the majestic snow-capped Bogda Peak, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Tianshan pearl, and immersing in the beauty of Xinjiang’s mountains and rivers.
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders · Perfect Ending]
Depart from Urumqi to Turpan, visiting the ancient water conservancy miracle — Karez Well, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Stop by the Flaming Mountains to experience the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Land.’ After the tour, prepare for the return journey, bringing the trip to a perfect end.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full of Memories · Warm Farewell]
Depart from Urumqi, taking the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu, reminiscing about the mountain and river scenery and cultural charm of Northern and Southern Xinjiang along the way. Bid farewell to all distinguished guests, ending this unforgettable Panda Special Train panoramic tour, returning with a wealth of beautiful memories.
📅 V. 2026 Shifang Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information

The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages and offers various seat and compartment types. Different seats vary in space size, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing passengers to choose based on their budget and travel preferences:The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour has multiple departure sessions throughout the year, concentrated in the peak tourist season from June to August, catering to different travel plans. The per-person travel price varies by seat type, with specific information as follows:
Departure Dates:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Reference Prices:
Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment: Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person, Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment: Upper berth 15,780 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end four-person compartment: Upper berth 27,880 RMB/person, Lower berth 28,880 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and departure period. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract.
📞 VI. How to Book and Register for the Shifang Special Train, Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to ride the Shifang Panda Special Train, here is your booking guide.
Travel products related to the Shifang Special Train are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.

Zunxiang Zijing (High-End Soft Sleeper): Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 passengers. Each end of the carriage is equipped with a shower room, washbasin, sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket. It offers good privacy and is suitable for travelers with high quality requirements.The booking process is as follows:
Contact for Consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Shifang Special Train.
Choose Travel Product:Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure period and special train seat type. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, passports, etc., for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit as required by the travel agency, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats for popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📝 VII. Explanation of Fees and Services for the Shifang Special Train
The services included in the Shifang Special Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. Cancellation and modification rules are based on tourism laws and regulations.
✨ Final Words
If you also want to travel without rushing and slowly explore the natural and cultural scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, feel free to call the consultation number above or add WeChat to learn about the latest seat availability and start this comfortable special train journey.
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.