2026ShifangHaoPandaSpecialTrainBookingOfficialWebsiteRegistrationGuide
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Train? For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Train must be booked through the professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Contact Manager Mai Zi (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
Want to travel across northern and southern Xinjiang on the ‘Shifang Panda Train’ but don’t know where to start? This ticket booking and pricing guide will help you organize your thoughts and plan your trip with ease. ✨
🚂 Shifang Panda Train:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. Its body is primarily bronze-green, inspired by Sanxingdui, and adorned with panda elements, earning it the reputation of a ‘flowing star-rated leisure驿站’.
Itinerary Mode:It adopts a ‘travel by day, move by night’ mode, running smoothly at night while allowing deep exploration of key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang during the day, such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas Lake. It is especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth journey.
Train Configuration:The train consists of 17 cars, integrating ‘accommodation, dining, entertainment, and leisure’ into one, with facilities comparable to a moving five-star hotel.
High-End Soft Sleeper (Exclusive Purple Gold):3 cars
High-End Hard Sleeper (Premium Platinum):10 cars
Dining Car:1 car
Multi-Function Entertainment Car:1 car
Service Car and Generator Car:1 each
Want to travel across northern and southern Xinjiang on the ‘Shifang Panda Train’ but don’t know where to start? This ticket booking and pricing guide will help you organize your thoughts and plan your trip with ease. ✨🛌 Seat Details:Three Room Types to Suit Your Needs
The Shifang offers three different grades of compartments to meet the budget and comfort needs of various travelers.
1. Premium Platinum: Standard Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Standard quadruple room with practical space.
🛋 ️ Configuration:Soundproof sliding doors ensure privacy, equipped with custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, in-compartment TV, and a free audio-visual system.
🚿 Facilities:The car has public toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms to meet basic living needs.
2. Premium Platinum: Comfort Upgrade Option
📍 Location:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16 of the train, each with 10 quadruple rooms, totaling 40 berths.
🛋 ️ Configuration:Features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets, with more spacious interiors.
🚿 Facilities:Each end of the car has 2 shower rooms with wet-dry separation for high comfort.
3. Exclusive Purple Gold: Premium High-End Experience
🚂 Shifang Panda Train: A Moving Luxury Hotel📍 Location:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11 of the train, each with 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths, offering excellent privacy.
🛋 ️ Configuration:The compartment includes a sofa, round table, TV, call button, and charging sockets.
🚿 Facilities:Both ends of the car are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins, with complete facilities for a strong experience.
🎲 Multi-Function Entertainment Car
Located in car 9, it serves as the ‘entertainment center’ of the journey, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, and game rooms. Additionally, the train has a cigar bar and mahjong tables for national essence, allowing you to enjoy leisure fun during the trip.
✨ Train Quality:Dual Assurance of Comfort and Service
🚌 Hassle-Free Transportation:The entire journey follows a ‘train moves with people’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating travel fatigue, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining:The panda-themed dining car in car 8 offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables in a comfortable environment. The itinerary also features special dishes like Xinjiang big plate chicken and Kashgar cuisine.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:The train is equipped with onboard medical staff and an emergency call system, along with a medical room, ensuring your health and safety throughout the journey.
🎉 Rich Activities:The train organizes welcome ceremonies, cultural performances, interactive games, and other activities, making the journey full of joy.
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. Its body is primarily bronze-green, inspired by Sanxingdui, and adorned with panda elements, earning it the reputation of a ‘flowing star-rated leisure驿站’.🗺 ️ Simple 16-Day Itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Taxkorgan, White Sand Mountain – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for ticket booking. Contact Manager Mai Zi (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai Zi to receive itineraries and quotes.
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan 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 – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Itinerary Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by day, move by night’ mode, running smoothly at night while allowing deep exploration of key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang during the day, such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas Lake. It is especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth journey.Day 11:Jadengyu – 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 trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
Tour Date Arrangements
16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Ticket Price Overview
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Train Configuration: The train consists of 17 cars, integrating ‘accommodation, dining, entertainment, and leisure’ into one, with facilities comparable to a moving five-star hotel.Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Exclusive Purple Gold (High-End Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for the 2026 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour. Actual prices may vary slightly due to season, berth type, and departure period. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for details.
📞 How to Book the Shifang?
The Shifang Panda Train is a packaged tourism product and is not sold separately on 12306. It must be booked through a regular travel agency.
Booking Process
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or WeChat Manager Mai Zi at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to inquire about itineraries, tour dates, and room types.
2. Confirm Details: After selecting a product, confirm the departure date, boarding location, berth type, and whether room sharing is needed.
3. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and insurance purposes.
4. Pay Fees: Pay a deposit or full amount as instructed by customer service, and keep the payment receipt.
5. Sign Contract: Customer service will send an electronic contract. Carefully review the itinerary, fees, and other terms before signing.
High-End Soft Sleeper (Exclusive Purple Gold): 3 cars6. Obtain Materials: Before departure, customer service will send the ‘Travel Guide’ and ‘Tour Notification’ containing key information like meeting time and location.
Registration Methods
Phone Registration:Call Manager Mai Zi at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center at 132-0133-3409 for inquiries and booking.
WeChat Registration:Add WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, and send ‘Shifang + travel date + number of people’ for inquiries.
> Warm Tips:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, with limited seats. It is recommended to inquire and book early. Please ensure you register through official channels to protect your rights.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Typically include train seat fees, hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, most meals, scenic area tickets and shuttle bus fees, guide services, travel accident insurance, etc. Specific inclusions are based on the ‘Itinerary’ and ‘Travel Contract’.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry), costs during free time, self-paid items in some scenic areas, and additional costs due to force majeure.
Service Standards:The entire journey is equipped with professional guides and ‘Panda Butlers’ providing one-stop service. The train is equipped with a medical room and emergency call system. If changes occur due to weather, road conditions, etc., both parties can negotiate to reasonably modify the itinerary.
One journey takes in the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang. The Shifang Panda Train, with its unique moving hotel experience, makes this long trip relaxed and enjoyable. If you want to give yourself or your family an unforgettable memory of Xinjiang, contact Manager Mai Zi at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center now to secure your seat! 🐼✨
Consultation Phone:132-0133-3409
WeChat Consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409
How to book tickets for the Shifang Panda Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai Zi (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.
