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How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎️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 Xinjiang on a ‘moving Panda Station’? Check out this 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train ticket booking guide!
If you long for a Xinjiang trip with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and no need to frequently move luggage, then the Shifang Panda Special Train, created by China Railway Chengdu Group in collaboration with local cultural tourism resources, might be your ideal travel method. This themed tourist train, centered on panda culture and integrating elements of ancient Shu civilization, is designed for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and friends who enjoy slow-paced travel.
🐼 Train Positioning:More than just a train, it’s a flowing travel lifestyle
The Shifang Panda Special Train is not an ordinary passenger train, but a customized tourist train that ‘follows the passengers, traveling by day and sleeping by night.’ During the day, it stops at scenic spots for in-depth exploration, and at night, it runs smoothly for passengers to sleep soundly, reducing transfers and rushing throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘scenery moving with the train, easy roaming.’ The interior and exterior of the carriages incorporate a large number of panda images and Sanxingdui bronze patterns, with a blue-green main tone paired with warm lighting, creating a travel space that combines cultural heritage with modern comfort.
The train is equipped with a professional service team, including travel butlers and accompanying medical staff, providing full-process care from boarding to return. Meals focus on balanced nutrition and soft, easy-to-eat textures. The entertainment carriage features a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and other facilities, making long journeys fun and social.
🛏 ️ Detailed Seat Configuration:Three room types to meet different needs
The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages, with a capacity of 466 people, offering multi-level accommodation options:
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Soft Sleeper)
🚂 Want to travel across Xinjiang on a ‘moving Panda Station’? Check out this 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train ticket booking guide! Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 seats. The compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets. Both ends of the carriage have shower rooms and washbasins, offering excellent privacy and comfort.
Supreme Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, totaling 40 seats. The compartments are equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets. Both ends of the carriage have two shower rooms, balancing functionality and convenience.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-person Room)
Features soundproof sliding door design, equipped with custom bedding, pillows, reading lights, and charging ports at the beds. The compartment has a TV with access to a free audio-visual system. Public areas include toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms to meet basic travel needs.
Additionally, the train also has:
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat options, providing three meals a day;
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Integrates a tea bar, KTV rooms, chess and card area, and leisure party space;
If you long for a Xinjiang trip with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and no need to frequently move luggage, then the Shifang Panda Special Train, created by China Railway Chengdu Group in collaboration with local cultural tourism resources, might be your ideal travel method. This themed tourist train, centered on panda culture and integrating elements of ancient Shu civilization, is designed for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and friends who enjoy slow-paced travel.Supporting facilities such as a medical room, tea room, and smoking area are all available, ensuring a worry-free journey.
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:16 days traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, unlocking diverse landscapes
This route follows the principle of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ with a relaxed pace to avoid fatigue from rushing. It focuses on covering representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and Gobi Desert. The specific arrangement is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
🐼 Train Positioning: More than just a train, it’s a flowing travel lifestyleDay 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
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-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for ticket booking. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
The Shifang Panda Special Train is not an ordinary passenger train, but a customized tourist train that ‘follows the passengers, traveling by day and sleeping by night.’ During the day, it stops at scenic spots for in-depth exploration, and at night, it runs smoothly for passengers to sleep soundly, reducing transfers and rushing throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘scenery moving with the train, easy roaming.’ The interior and exterior of the carriages incorporate a large number of panda images and Sanxingdui bronze patterns, with a blue-green main tone paired with warm lighting, creating a travel space that combines cultural heritage with modern comfort.Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, traffic, scenic area opening conditions, etc., subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Prices and Tour Dates (2026 Latest)
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train 16-day North and South Xinjiang tour has confirmed the following departure dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Reference prices for each seat type are as follows (Unit:RMB/person):
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 8,480 RMB, Lower berth 9,280 RMB
The train is equipped with a professional service team, including travel butlers and accompanying medical staff, providing full-process care from boarding to return. Meals focus on balanced nutrition and soft, easy-to-eat textures. The entertainment carriage features a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and other facilities, making long journeys fun and social.Supreme Platinum:Upper berth 15,780 RMB, Lower berth 16,780 RMB
Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27,880 RMB, Lower berth 28,880 RMB
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges for the current schedule. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on room type, schedule, and season. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract. It is recommended to consult in advance to confirm availability and final quotes.
📞 How to Book? Check Out This Registration Process!
To ride the Shifang Panda Special Train, you need to book the travel product through a travel agency. This special train does not sell tickets separately on railway ticket platforms like 12306, but offers a package of ‘ticket + full travel service.’
You can register through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. The process is as follows:
1. Contact and Consult: Call 132-0133-3409, or add WeChat ‘Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Consultant Manager Mai 132-0133-3409’ to learn about itinerary details, room type availability, and price information;
2. Select a Plan: Based on travel time and preferences, choose Premium Platinum, Supreme Platinum, or Premium Purple Gold room type;
🛏️ Detailed Seat Configuration: Three room types to meet different needs3. Submit Information: Provide necessary information such as names and valid ID numbers of all travelers;
4. Make Payment: Pay the travel fee as required and sign the national unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the booking.
> Special Reminder:June to August is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats for popular schedules are limited. It is recommended to consult 1-2 months in advance and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Single travelers can apply for room sharing, with special cases negotiated separately.
📝 Cost and Service Description
The cost of this trip includes: full train transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, meals (as per itinerary), accompanying medical staff, and travel butler service. Specific service content, cancellation and change rules, etc., are all executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the contract signed by both parties.
All prices, schedules, and room type availability are subject to confirmation during actual consultation and contract signing. The travel agency will protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists according to law. If force majeure factors occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
🌟 Start Your Silk Road Slow Journey with a Panda Special Train
As the window passes by Tianshan snow peaks, the blue of Sayram Lake, the autumn colors of Kanas, or the lively atmosphere of Kashgar Old City, you lie on a soft berth, a cup of hot tea in hand, with gentle conversations in your ears—this is the unique travel philosophy brought by the Shifang Panda Special Train: Don’t rush the road, feel the road.
If you also look forward to such a leisurely, warm, and culturally rich Xinjiang trip, contact Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (Phone/WeChat: 132-0133-3409) now to get the latest schedule and seat information. Let this 16-day panoramic slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang become one of your most memorable journeys in 2026.
How to book tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? Contact the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.
