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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 Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to take the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ to tour northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this booking guide and fare explanation will clarify everything for you, helping you easily secure your seat.
🐼 I. Shifang Panda Special Train:A Moving Luxury Hotel
🚂 Positioning and Background
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Due to its panda theme and comfortable configuration, it is often called a ‘moving hotel on steel rails.’
🗺 ️ Routes and Experience
Taking the classic ’16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’ as an example, the train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou, connecting Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Urumqi, Turpan, and other places. The itinerary covers diverse landscapes such as plateaus, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, allowing you to see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
🌙 Operating Mode
Adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, you sleep comfortably in your cabin at night and explore energetically during the day. There’s no need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage, making it especially suitable for tourists who prefer a relaxed pace and value travel comfort.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The Shifang train has 17 carriages, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, like a moving luxury hotel.
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Layout:Located in the premium carriage, it is a standard quadruple room equipped with soundproof sliding doors for privacy.
Facilities:Each bed has a charging port and reading light, and the cabin includes a TV and free audio-visual system.
Bathroom:The carriage has public toilets, washrooms, and showers for convenience.
Refined Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)

Want to take the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ to tour northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this booking guide and fare explanation will clarify everything for you, helping you easily secure your seat.Layout:Located in carriages 2–6 and 12–16, each carriage has 10 quadruple compartments.
Facilities:Each compartment has a tea table and storage compartment, equipped with a TV, call button, and charging sockets.
Bathroom:Each end of the carriage has 2 showers to meet daily bathing needs.
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Quadruple Room)
Layout:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 guests.
Facilities:Each compartment has a sofa, round table, wardrobe, and TV, along with a call button and charging sockets.
Bathroom:Each end of the carriage has a shower, with complete facilities like washbasins for higher comfort.
Public Area Facilities
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving Sichuan cuisine and沿途特色 meals.
🎲 Multi-Functional Entertainment Car (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, and entertainment rooms for tea drinking, karaoke, chess, and other activities.
🩺 Other Amenities:The train also includes a medical room, tea room, smoking area, etc., with thoughtful details.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
🚌 Hassle-Free Transportation
The entire journey uses a ‘train follows passengers’ mode. You just sleep on the train and tour easily during the day, without worrying about booking rooms or changing transport.
🛌 Comfortable Accommodation
Three cabin types meet different budgets and needs. The all-sleeper design ensures you get ample rest during the trip.

🐼 I. Shifang Panda Special Train: A Moving Luxury Hotel🍽 ️ Specialty Dining
The Panda Dining Car offers diverse meal options, from local specialties to balanced set meals, satisfying your taste buds.
🎉 Rich Entertainment
The multi-functional entertainment car is a ‘joy station’ on the journey, where you can drink tea, chat, sing karaoke, or play mahjong, enjoying leisurely time.
👵 Senior-Friendly
The train is designed with senior-friendly features like anti-slip facilities and emergency call buttons, and may include onboard medical staff for extra safety for elderly tourists.
🗓 ️ IV. Simplified 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure · Special Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the journey, and begin the panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang; upon arrival, enjoy a special welcome performance, immersing in southern Xinjiang’s charm for a wonderful start.
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing · Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the whole day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in the comfortable carriage, enjoying the passing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and conserving energy for the exciting itinerary ahead.
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pickup · Feast Welcome]
Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy exclusive pickup service, saving travel hassle; in the evening, attend a special welcome banquet, tasting southern Xinjiang flavors, unlocking the first warmth and enthusiasm of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Taxkorgan [Plateau Secrets · Scenery All the Way]
Depart from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, stopping at白沙山 and白沙湖 along the way, encountering pure beauty like a ‘mirror of the sky’; then visit卡拉库里 Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata, cross the网红盘龙 Ancient Road, experiencing the grandeur and wonder of the plateau highway.

🚂 Positioning and BackgroundDay 5:Taxkorgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm · In-Depth Experience]
Explore the Stone City, touching the ancient ruins’沧桑底蕴; stroll on the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic blend of grassland and wetlands; visit local ethnic homes for a homestay experience, tasting ethnic cuisine and feeling the淳朴 folk customs.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture ·烟火 Exploration]
Deeply tour the Kashgar Old City,穿梭 in the crisscrossing alleys, feeling the rich western region atmosphere; visit the Fragrant Concubine’s Garden, listening to legendary stories, admiring ethnic architecture and gardens; visit local sites, experiencing the solemnity and depth of folk culture.
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluke [Canyon Wonders · Highway Feast]
Head to the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, admiring the red rock walls’ natural craftsmanship, feeling nature’s carving power; drive on the southern section of the Duku Highway,穿越 snow mountains, grasslands, and canyons, unlocking the ‘four seasons in one day’ experience; upon arrival, visit Bayinbuluke Swan Lake, watching swans play and grassland sunsets.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke → Yining [Grassland Pastoral · Relaxation Journey]
Spend the whole day at Nalati Grassland, strolling on the vast green grasslands, seeing herds of cattle and sheep, galloping horses, breathing fresh grassland air, immersing in the romance and grandeur of the ‘sky grassland’; head to Yining in the evening for rest.
Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Lake Scenery · Clear Relaxation]

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Depart from Yining to ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’ — Sayram Lake, stroll around the lake,欣赏 the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountains, feeling the purity and tranquility of the plateau lake; then head to Beitun, preparing for the next day’s Hemu trip.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jadengyu [Fairy Tale Town · Poetic Dwelling]
Go to ‘God’s Reserved Land’ — Hemu Scenic Area, enter the scattered wooden houses, see curling smoke and babbling streams, stroll among birch forests, feeling the peace and beauty of the primitive village; head to Jadengyu in the evening to stay, sleeping with grassland night views.
Day 11:Jadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Wonderland · Top Views]
Explore ‘Heaven on Earth’ — Kanas Scenic Area, take the shuttle to visit the Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay), watching the lake change colors with light, enjoying the lush and quiet primeval forest; then head to Burqin for rest and local cuisine.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders · Looking Back]
Head to Colorful Beach,观赏 the stunning landscape of Danxia landforms reflecting the Irtysh River, feeling the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, different skies on each side’; then head to Beitun, take the special train to Urumqi,回顾沿途美景, looking forward to后续 itinerary.

The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Due to its panda theme and comfortable configuration, it is often called a ‘moving hotel on steel rails.’Day 13:Urumqi [Heavenly Lake Scenery · Pearl of Tianshan]
Spend the whole day at Tianshan Heavenly Lake Scenic Area, stroll by the lake, seeing the clear water like a mirror, overlooking the majestic snow of Bogda Peak, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Tianshan Pearl, immersing in Xinjiang’s mountain beauty.
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders · Perfect Ending]
From Urumqi to Turpan, visit the ancient water miracle — Karez Well, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancients; visit the Flaming Mountains, experiencing the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Continent’; after the tour, prepare for return, ending the trip perfectly.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full Memories · Warm Farewell]
Depart from Urumqi, take the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu,回味沿途 the mountains, waters, and cultures of northern and southern Xinjiang, bid farewell to all guests, ending this unforgettable Panda Special Train panoramic tour, returning with full memories.
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Explanation
📅 Departure Dates
The 2026 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour has 6 departure groups:
June 8
June 24
July 10
July 27
August 13
August 30

🗺️ Routes and Experience💵 Reference Fares
The following are reference package prices for the above 2026 groups. Actual costs may vary due to factors like berth type, group size, and policy changes. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
| Seat Type | Berth | Reference Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room) | Upper Berth | 8,480 |
| | Lower Berth | 9,280 |
| Refined Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room) | Upper Berth | 15,780 |
| | Lower Berth | 16,780 |
| Premium Purple Gold (High-End Quadruple Room) | Upper Berth | 27,880 |
| | Lower Berth | 28,880 |
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Method
Shifang Panda Special Train-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
1. 📞 Contact and Consult
Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Shifang Panda Special Train.
2. ✅ Select Product
Based on your free time and travel preferences, choose a suitable departure schedule and special train seat type.

Taking the classic ’16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’ as an example, the train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou, connecting Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Urumqi, Turpan, and other places. The itinerary covers diverse landscapes such as plateaus, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, allowing you to see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.3. 📄 Submit Information
Provide travel personnel’s names, valid ID numbers (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan通行证, passports, etc.) for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. 💳 Complete Booking
Pay the booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain a receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
> 💡 Warm Tips
> From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats for popular long-distance special train routes are tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Explanation
✅ Fees Include
Related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services within the itinerary.
❌ Fees Exclude
Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
> 💡 Important Note
> All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Specific travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and contract. For more details, contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
🎉 VIII. Start Your Slow Xinjiang Journey
A journey across northern and southern Xinjiang is unfolding on the Shifang. If you want to pack snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities into 16 days, contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center now to turn ‘want to go’ into ‘arranged.’
24-hour consultation and registration:132-0133-3409
Company landline:0991-3333832
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.