Shifang Panda Special Train Ticket Booking and Registration Process
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Special Train? For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Special Train must be booked through the professional travel agency designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010). Tickets cannot be purchased 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.
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
Q1:What kind of train is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
A:The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. Due to its panda elements and comfortable experience, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel on steel rails.’
🚄 Train Composition:The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment.
High-End Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 cars
High-End Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 cars
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quad room
Dining Car:1 car (Panda Dining Car)
Multi-Functional Entertainment Car:1 car (including KTV, tea bar, and chess/card area)
Others:Supporting facilities such as crew car, generator car, and medical room.
🛌 Accommodation Experience:
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?Zunxiang Zijing:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments totaling 22 berths. Compartments include a shower room, sofa, and round table for high comfort.
Zhenxiang Bojin:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 compartments totaling 40 berths. Each end of the car has 2 shower rooms with complete facilities.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quad room with soundproof sliding doors, charging ports, and reading lights. Public restrooms and shower rooms are available in the car.
🎲 Entertainment and Leisure:The train features a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and mahjong tables, along with a multi-functional entertainment car to meet diverse passenger needs.
🎟 ️ How to Buy Shifang Tickets?
Q2:Can Shifang tickets be purchased directly on 12306?
A:No. The Shifang Special Train is a packaged product of ‘ticket + accommodation + travel services.’ Train tickets are not sold separately and cannot be booked directly on platforms like 12306.
Q3:What is the correct ticket purchasing channel?
A:You need to book through the railway’s designated travel agency. Details are as follows:
Booking Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Contact:Consult and book through Manager Mai at the Special Train Center.
Q1: What kind of train is the Shifang Panda Special Train?Phone:132-0133-3409
WeChat:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Contact Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409
Q4:What is the booking process?
A:You can follow these steps to book:
1. Contact and Inquire: Call or add WeChat, inform the number of travelers, preferred schedule, and cabin type to get detailed information.
2. Confirm Details: Select the specific schedule and seats, and confirm the final price and itinerary.
3. Pay Deposit: Submit personal information and pay a deposit to lock in seats.
4. Sign Contract: The travel agency will send an electronic contract. Carefully review the itinerary, costs, and terms before signing.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining balance as per the contract and receive the tour confirmation.
6. Prepare for Departure: Bring valid identification and arrive at the meeting point on time to board.
> 💡 Warm Tips
A: The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly developed by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. Due to its panda elements and comfortable experience, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel on steel rails.’> June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, with limited seats. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to secure your spot.
💰 What is the price and what does it include?
Q5:What is the reference price for the 2026 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour?
A:Below are reference prices for some 2026 schedules (June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30). Actual prices may vary due to season, room type, etc. Please refer to the contract.
| Seat Type | Berth | Reference Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Youxiang Bojin | Upper Berth | 8480 |
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center – Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai for itineraries and quotes.
| | Lower Berth | 9280 |
| Zhenxiang Bojin | Upper Berth | 15780 |
| | Lower Berth | 16780 |
| Zunxiang Zijing | Upper Berth | 27880 |
🚄 Train Composition: The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment.| | Lower Berth | 28880 |
Q6:What does this price include?
A:The fee typically includes the special train seat, listed hotel accommodations, some meals, tour bus, guide, basic medical services, and insurance. Specific inclusions and exclusions should be confirmed through actual consultation and contract.
Q7:Are there discounts for children or seniors?
A:Discounts for children and special groups depend on the travel agency’s current policies. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the agency.
🗺 ️ How is the itinerary arranged?
Q8:What is the overview of the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang itinerary?
A:This route uses a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day. A simplified itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed departure ceremony and welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup and welcome dinner
High-End Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 carsDay 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 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
Day 11:Jiadengyu-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
High-End Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsDays 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening times may change. Specific arrangements are subject to the tour confirmation and actual conditions.
✨ What is special about this special train?
Q9:What are the advantages of the Shifang Special Train compared to other travel methods?
A:The core advantage of the Shifang Special Train is its ‘one-stop’ convenience and comfort:
🛌 Comfort and Convenience:Travel by night and tour by day throughout. You only need to rest in your compartment without changing hotels or moving luggage, ideal for families and elderly travelers.
🛋 ️ Mobile Hotel:The train itself is a mobile luxury hotel, integrating food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing with complete facilities and rich entertainment.
🏞 ️ Curated Route:The Southern and Northern Xinjiang route connects key attractions like Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, allowing you to see the best of Xinjiang in one trip.
If you want more details or a customized plan based on your budget and group size, feel free to contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone:132-0133-3409
WeChat:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Contact Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409
We believe you will have an unforgettable Southern and Northern Xinjiang journey on the Shifang Panda Special Train.
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010) for detailed itineraries and quotes.
