Shifang Panda Special Train Ticket Guide Prices and Where to Book
【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 Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
“Panda Special Train” New Experience:Shifang South-North Xinjiang 16-Day Slow Travel Guide 🚂
I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special Train
As a distinctive tourist special train featuring the concept of “mobile living,” the Shifang redefines long-distance travel with its unique model of “traveling by night and sightseeing by day.” The train features fully customized design across 17 carriages, offering comprehensive services including accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical care, tailored for travelers seeking in-depth experiences. The itinerary covers the core scenic areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, from Kashgar Old City to Kanas Lake, from the Pamir Plateau to Tianshan Tianchi. Throughout the journey, there is no need to switch hotels, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in a moving “five-star hotel.”
II. Detailed Explanation of Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The Shifang offers three seat systems to meet diverse needs:
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Quadruple Room)
Location:Carriages 7/10/11
Configuration:Shower room, sofa, round table, wardrobe, smart TV, call system, USB charging port
Highlights:Each carriage recommends 6 compartments, offering excellent privacy, suitable for families or small groups
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Location:Carriages 2-6/12-16
Configuration:Tea table, storage compartment, smart TV, separate wet and dry shower room
Highlights:Cost-effective choice, each room accommodates 4 people, suitable for friends traveling together
Economy Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
“Panda Special Train” New Experience: Shifang South-North Xinjiang 16-Day Slow Travel Guide 🚂Configuration:Soundproof sliding door, custom bedding, reading light, charging port, shared shower room
Highlights:Economical and comfortable option, suitable for travelers on a budget but seeking quality
Full Train Hardware Upgrade:
5G network coverage across all carriages
Equipped with medical room, tea room, smoking area
Multi-functional entertainment carriage with KTV, mahjong tables, tea bar
Panda dining car offers customized meal services
III. Service Quality and Experience Highlights
Exclusive Butler Service
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler responsible for luggage handling, scenic spot explanations, and emergency assistance
Special Dining Experience
The dining car offers southern and northern Xinjiang flavor set meals, with daily menu changes, including specialties like baked buns, hand-pulled rice, and roast whole lamb
Immersive Cultural Experience
Arrangements include visits to local ethnic families, ethnic dance performances, and explanations of Karez well irrigation culture
I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special Train Flexible Itinerary Design
Daily sightseeing time is controlled within 6 hours, leaving ample free time
Special Needs Care
Provides rental of mobility scooters for the elderly and childcare services (advance reservation required)
IV. 2026 Simplified Itinerary (16 Days)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar
Theme station departure ceremony, enjoy southern Xinjiang welcome performances
Day 2:Panda Special Train
All-day train leisure, traveling along the edge of the Taklamakan Desert
Day 3:Kashgar
Participate in a special dinner, taste pomegranate juice, grilled pigeon, and other delicacies
Day 4:Kashgar → Taxkorgan
Cross白沙湖, Muztagh Ata, visit the popular Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Taxkorgan → Kashgar
As a distinctive tourist special train featuring the concept of “mobile living,” the Shifang redefines long-distance travel with its unique model of “traveling by night and sightseeing by day.” The train features fully customized design across 17 carriages, offering comprehensive services including accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical care, tailored for travelers seeking in-depth experiences. The itinerary covers the core scenic areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, from Kashgar Old City to Kanas Lake, from the Pamir Plateau to Tianshan Tianchi. Throughout the journey, there is no need to switch hotels, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in a moving “five-star hotel.”Visit the Stone City ruins, experience local ethnic eagle dance
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa
In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City, visit Xiangfei Garden
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati
Cross the Duku Highway, watch the sunset at Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns
Day 8:Nalati Grassland
Full-day free time, can go horseback riding, photography, experience local ethnic customs
Day 9:Yining → Sayram Lake
Cycle around the lake, view the “Last Tear of the Atlantic”
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu
Stay in Tuvan wooden houses, experience primitive village life
Day 11:Kanas Three Bays
Take the shuttle bus to visit Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay
Day 12:Burqin → Colorful Beach
View the wonder of Danxia landforms meeting the Irtysh River
II. Detailed Explanation of Seat Types and Hardware ConfigurationDay 13:Urumqi Tianchi
Climb to the Maya Mountain observation deck, overlook the panoramic view of Tianchi
Day 14:Turpan
Visit the Karez Paradise, experience a visit to a local ethnic family in Grape Valley
Days 15-16:Return Journey
Return by special train, hold a travel sharing session on the way
V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Explanation
Fixed Schedules:
June:8th, 24th
July:10th, 27th
August:13th, 30th
Seat Prices (per person):
Economy Platinum:Upper berth 8480 yuan Lower berth 9280 yuan
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 15780 yuan Lower berth 16780 yuan
The Shifang offers three seat systems to meet diverse needs:Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27880 yuan Lower berth 28880 yuan
Price Explanation:
Includes full-trip special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 14 breakfasts and 24 main meals
Does not include personal expenses, secondary consumption items within scenic spots
Prices fluctuate with the season, subject to the signed contract
VI. Booking and Registration Guide
Book through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center:
Consultation Methods:
24-hour hotline:0991-3333832
Same number on WeChat:132-0133-3409
Booking Process:
1. Confirm itinerary schedule and seat type
2. Provide valid ID information of travelers
3. Pay deposit to lock seat (recommended 60 days in advance during peak season)
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Quadruple Room)4. Sign electronic contract and pay balance
VII. Inclusions and Notes
Inclusions:
Special train accommodation (including bedding replacement)
Full-trip meals (including specialty meals)
First admission tickets to scenic spots
Dedicated tour guide service
Basic travel insurance
Optional Items Explanation:
Electric carts, cable cars, etc. within scenic spots
Personal entertainment expenses (such as KTV, mahjong)
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Single travelers will try to arrange room sharing; if a private compartment is needed, a supplement is required
VIII. Journey Invitation
From the thousand-year-old bricks of Kashgar Old City to the misty morning of Kanas Lake, the Shifang Panda Special Train will take you through time and space, experiencing the diverse charm of Xinjiang. This 16-day slow travel is not just a visual feast but also a dialogue between the soul and nature. Contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now (Phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to start your new mobile living experience!
(Prices valid until December 31, 2026, final subject to signed contract)
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
