Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Ticket Purchase Guide Booking Process Full Explanation

【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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow Travel Across Mountains and Rivers, Sleeping Through Southern and Northern Xinjiang — 2026 Panoramic Journey Guide for the Shifang Panda Special Train
I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ is a domestic long-distance leisure slow-travel themed tourist train, with the core concept of a ‘mobile living space,’ integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train adopts the classic model of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ allowing passengers to avoid frequent hotel changes, repeated luggage packing, or the hassle of cross-city transfers, truly achieving an immersive experience of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’
This route spans both southern and northern Xinjiang, from the ancient city streets of Kashgar in the south to the fairy-tale wooden houses of Hemu in the north; from the Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural landscapes and cultural attractions. The train itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily highlights that allow ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts who value comfort and travel quality.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ consists of 17 carriages and offers three seat grades to meet different budget and comfort needs:
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Soft Sleeper)
Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 passengers. Compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, offering strong privacy. Each end of the carriage has a shower room and washbasin, spacious and suitable for passengers seeking a high-quality travel experience.
Premium Platinum (High-End Hard Sleeper)
Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers. Compartments feature tea tables, storage bins, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, with soundproof sliding doors for a quiet environment. Each end of the carriage has 2 shower rooms, balancing comfort and practicality.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-Bed Room)

🚂 Slow Travel Across Mountains and Rivers, Sleeping Through Southern and Northern Xinjiang — 2026 Panoramic Journey Guide for the Shifang Panda Special Train is equipped with custom bedding and pillows, each bed has a reading light and charging port, and compartments have TVs with free audio-visual services. The public area of the carriage includes toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering high cost-effectiveness, suitable for group travel or budget-conscious passengers.
Additionally, the train is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9), a Panda dining car (Car 8), a crew car, a generator car, a medical room, a tea room, and smoking areas, ensuring a worry-free journey with complete facilities.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Shifang Special Train
The Shifang Special Train embodies the concept of ‘comfortable travel’ in its service details:
✅ Exclusive Pickup and Welcome Ceremony:Upon arrival in Kashgar, enjoy dedicated pickup and a special welcome dinner on the first evening, starting a warm journey.
✅ Diverse Onboard Leisure Experiences:Car 9 features a tea bar, KTV rooms, a cigar bar, and mahjong tables, allowing passengers to sip tea, sing, play games, and socialize while enjoying the passing scenery.
✅ Reasonable Dining Standards:The dining car offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving nutritionally balanced meals that consider taste and health.
✅ Medical Support:The train is equipped with a medical room to address common health needs during the trip.
✅ No Luggage Handling:Throughout the journey, the train serves as a ‘mobile home,’ with passengers disembarking for daytime sightseeing and returning to rest at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage moving.
The entire itinerary emphasizes a ‘slow pace, deep experience,’ avoiding superficial sightseeing and allowing passengers to truly immerse themselves in the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang.
IV. Simplified Itinerary of the Shifang Special Train

I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Special TrainDay 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure · Special Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the journey, embarking on a panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang; upon arrival, enjoy a dedicated welcome performance, immersing in the southern Xinjiang atmosphere to begin a wonderful trip.
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing · Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the entire day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in comfortable carriages, enjoying the passing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and recharging for the exciting itinerary ahead.
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pickup · Feast Welcome]
Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy exclusive pickup service to avoid travel fatigue; in the evening, a special welcome dinner is held, tasting southern Xinjiang flavors and experiencing the first warmth and hospitality of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Taxkorgan [Highland Secrets · Scenery All the Way]
Depart from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, stopping at Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake to encounter the pure beauty of a ‘mirror of the sky’; then visit Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata Peak from afar, and traverse the famous Panlong Ancient Road, experiencing the grandeur and wonder of the highland highway.
Day 5:Taxkorgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm · In-Depth Experience]
Explore the Stone City, touching the ancient heritage of a thousand-year-old site; stroll through the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic blend of grassland and wetlands; visit local ethnic homes to experience unique customs, taste ethnic cuisine, and feel the simple folkways.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture · Tracing Local Life]

The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ is a domestic long-distance leisure slow-travel themed tourist train, with the core concept of a ‘mobile living space,’ integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train adopts the classic model of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ allowing passengers to avoid frequent hotel changes, repeated luggage packing, or the hassle of cross-city transfers, truly achieving an immersive experience of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’Deeply explore the ancient city of Kashgar, wandering through its crisscrossing streets to feel the rich local atmosphere; visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden, listening to legendary stories and admiring the beauty of ethnic architecture and gardens; tour the local area to experience the solemnity and depth of folk culture.
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluk [Canyon Wonders · Highway Feast]
Head to the Tianshan Grand Canyon, marveling at the red rock walls’ natural craftsmanship and feeling nature’s sculpting power; drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, crossing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, experiencing the comfort of ‘four seasons in one day’; upon arrival, visit the Bayinbuluk Swan Lake, watching swans play and enjoying the grassland sunset.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluk → Yining [Grassland Pastoral · Relaxation Journey]
Spend the entire day exploring Nalati Grassland, strolling across the vast green fields, watching herds of cattle and sheep and galloping horses, breathing in the fresh grassland air, and immersing in the romance and grandeur of the ‘sky grassland’; head to Yining in the evening for rest.
Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Lake Scenery · Pure Relaxation]
Depart from Yining to ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’ — Sayram Lake, walk around the lake, enjoying the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountain reflections, feeling the purity and tranquility of the highland lake; then head to Beitun, preparing for the next day’s trip to Hemu.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jiadengyu [Fairy-Tale Town · Poetic Dwelling]
Visit the ‘self-reserved land’ — Hemu Scenic Area, entering the scattered wooden house villages, seeing curling smoke and babbling streams, strolling through birch forests, and feeling the peace and beauty of the primitive village; head to Jiadengyu in the evening to stay, sleeping under the grassland night sky.
Day 11:Jiadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Wonderland · Top Views]
Explore the ‘picturesque wonderland’ — Kanas Scenic Area, take the shuttle bus to visit the three bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay), watching the lake change colors with the light and enjoying the lush tranquility of the primeval forest; then head to Burqin for rest and relaxation, tasting local specialties.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders · Looking Back]

This route spans both southern and northern Xinjiang, from the ancient city streets of Kashgar in the south to the fairy-tale wooden houses of Hemu in the north; from the Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural landscapes and cultural attractions. The train itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily highlights that allow ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts who value comfort and travel quality.Visit the Colorful Beach, admiring the stunning landscape where Danxia landforms meet the Irtysh River, experiencing the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, with different skies on each side’; then head to Beitun to take the special train to Urumqi, reflecting on the beautiful scenery along the way and looking forward to the next itinerary.
Day 13:Urumqi [Heavenly Lake Scenery · Tianshan Pearl]
Spend the entire day visiting the Tianshan Heavenly Lake Scenic Area, walking along the lake, seeing the clear water like a mirror, gazing at the majestic snowy Bogda Peak from afar, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Tianshan pearl, and immersing in the beauty of Xinjiang’s mountains and rivers.
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders · Perfect Ending]
Depart from Urumqi to Turpan, visit the ancient water conservancy wonder — Karez Well, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients; stop by the Flaming Mountain, experiencing the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Land’; after the tour, prepare for the return journey, bringing the trip to a perfect close.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full of Memories · Warm Farewell]
Depart from Urumqi, take the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu, reflecting on the mountain and river beauty and cultural charm of southern and northern Xinjiang along the way, bidding farewell to all distinguished guests, ending this unforgettable Panda Special Train panoramic journey, returning with fond memories.
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Shifang Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2026 Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang tour dates are as follows:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Shifang Special TrainReference prices (subject to contract):
Premium Platinum:Standard four-bed room upper berth 8,480 RMB/person, lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum:Standard four-bed room upper berth 15,780 RMB/person, lower berth 16,780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end four-bed room upper berth 27,880 RMB/person, lower berth 28,880 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly depending on the departure date and seat type. For specific costs, availability, and contract terms, please confirm through actual consultation and signing.
VI. Shifang Special Train Booking and Registration Method
If you want to ride the Shifang Panda Special Train, here is a ticket booking guide:
📌 Important Note:This special train tourism product is not sold separately on the 12306 platform; it must be booked through a travel agency.
Booking process reference:
1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
2. Select Product: Based on your time and preferences, choose the travel date and seat type.

The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ consists of 17 carriages and offers three seat grades to meet different budget and comfort needs:3. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers (or Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan permits, passports, etc.) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking: Pay the booking deposit as required, obtain a payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to finalize the booking.
From June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are limited. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please book through official channels to avoid misleading from unauthorized agents.
VII. Shifang Special Train Cost and Service Related Information
The services included in this itinerary are: special train transportation, basic accommodation (based on the selected seat type), first admission tickets to scenic spots within the itinerary, shuttle bus tickets, guide services, and some set meals. Personal voluntary consumption items (such as KTV song requests, cigar bar consumption, souvenir purchases, etc.) and unlisted optional experiences are not included in the tour fee.
All service content, fee standards, and scope of rights are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For detailed service terms, please request the itinerary manual from customer service.
VIII. Invitation to a Moving Feast
As the train slowly passes through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow-capped mountains, endless grasslands, blue lakes, and silhouettes of ancient cities; inside the window is a warm space filled with tea fragrance and laughter — this is the unique gift the Shifang Panda Special Train offers to travelers.
In the summer and autumn of 2026, why not set aside your haste, board this ‘walking home,’ and spend 16 days slowly reading the grandeur and gentleness of Xinjiang. Seats are limited, so act on your inspiration!
📞 Contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center now:
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile and WeChat:132-0133-3409
Let the journey start with a reassuring consultation 🌄
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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.