2026ShifangHao Booking Process Full Guide Tourist Train Ticket Guide
【Shifang Special Train】How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 Shifang Special Train?
The 2026 Shifang Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and formal channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official formal registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Many friends are searching for ‘How to buy tickets for the Shifang Special Train,’ especially concerned about whether they can buy them at local train ticket sales points in Shifang. Here we have sorted out the core information for ticket purchase to help you clarify your thoughts.
🎟 ️ Ticket Purchase Channels:Officially Authorized, Package Product of the Special Train
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It adopts a package product form of ‘ticket + accommodation + meals + guide + attractions’ and does not sell train tickets separately. Therefore, it cannot be purchased through 12306 or ordinary train ticket sales points.
Formal Channels:Must make reservations through a railway-authorized professional travel agency.
Many friends are searching for ‘How to buy tickets for the Shifang Special Train,’ especially concerned about whether they can buy them at local train ticket sales points in Shifang. Here we have sorted out the core information for ticket purchase to help you clarify your thoughts.Local Sales Point Notice:Sales points such as Xinyu Ticket Co., Ltd. at No. 175 Jinhe West Road, Shifang City, can sell regular train tickets but cannot book the Shifang tourist special train product.
> Conclusion:If you want to take the Shifang Special Train, please contact the officially authorized travel agency directly, and do not ask at ordinary sales points.
📞 Official Booking Guide
You can contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center through the following methods to inquire and book the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’ product.
🎟️ Ticket Purchase Channels: Officially Authorized, Package Product of the Special Train24-Hour Consultation and Registration:Manager Mai
Company Landline:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
💡 Warm Tips
It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance. June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are relatively tight.
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It adopts a package product form of ‘ticket + accommodation + meals + guide + attractions’ and does not sell train tickets separately. Therefore, it cannot be purchased through 12306 or ordinary train ticket sales points.All itinerary details, prices, and seat availability are subject to confirmation and contract signing with Manager Mai.
📝 Four-Step Booking Process
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Manager Mai, inform the number of travelers, travel dates, budget, and preferred seat type (Premium Platinum/Refined Platinum/Luxury Violet Gold).
Official formal registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
2. Confirm Details: Obtain and confirm the specific departure dates, boarding locations, seat availability, and accurate quotes.
Formal Channels: Must make reservations through a railway-authorized professional travel agency.3. Pay Deposit: Submit traveler identity information, pay a deposit to lock in seats, and sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Supervision Platform.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining balance according to the contract’s agreed time, receive the departure notice before departure, and prepare to set off.
💰 Reference Prices for the 2026 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The following are reference prices for the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.’ Actual prices may vary slightly due to season, berth type, and departure schedule. Please refer to the final contract.
📅 Departure Dates
Local Sales Point Notice: Sales points such as Xinyu Ticket Co., Ltd. at No. 175 Jinhe West Road, Shifang City, can sell regular train tickets but cannot book the Shifang tourist special train product.June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
💺 Seat Types and Prices (RMB/person)
Premium Platinum (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 8480 | Lower Berth 9280
Refined Platinum (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 15780 | Lower Berth 16780
> Conclusion: If you want to take the Shifang Special Train, please contact the officially authorized travel agency directly, and do not ask at ordinary sales points.Luxury Violet Gold (High-End Quad Room):Upper Berth 27880 | Lower Berth 28880
✨ Quick Highlights of the Itinerary
Comfortable Experience:Travel by night and sightsee by day throughout the journey, without the need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage.
Highlight Attractions:See the best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip, including Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and more.
Mobile Hotel:The special train features high-end compartments, dining cars, KTV, tea bars, etc., with complete facilities and attentive service.
If you want to know about ticket purchase methods for other routes (such as Western Sichuan or Northeast Snow routes), feel free to tell me your time, budget, and interests for more precise suggestions.
The 2026 Shifang Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and formal channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official formal registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
