2026Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Ticket Booking Complete Process Practical Guide

【Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train?
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu 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 Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to book the ‘Tianfu’ 16-day special train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This ticket-buying guide will help you sort it out and easily secure your seat. ✨
🚂 I. Tianfu:A Moving Star-rated Hotel
The ‘Tianfu’ is a high-end tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan cultural tourism enterprises. It is positioned as a ‘star-rated hotel on rails,’ designed for long-distance, leisurely, slow travel.
🏞 ️ Itinerary Mode:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long-distance travel.
🏨 Accommodation Experience:All carriages feature private compartments with bathrooms, allowing you to enjoy hotel-style accommodation on the train.
🗺 ️ Core Route:Focuses on a 16-day panoramic loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou and connecting Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar, Turpan, and more, achieving a slow-paced travel style where ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops.’
🎯 Suitable For:Travelers who prioritize accommodation comfort, want a hassle-free itinerary, and prefer the scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
All carriages on the ‘Tianfu’ feature twin-bed compartments, mainly divided into two room types, all equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms.
Jinta · Luxury Twin Room
💰 Quantity:3 compartments, approximately 12 berths in total.

Want to book the ‘Tianfu’ 16-day special train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This ticket-buying guide will help you sort it out and easily secure your seat. ✨📐 Area:Approximately 13 sqm, more spacious.
✨ Features:Includes a reception area (sofa/coffee table), some rooms have capsule coffee machines, suitable for travelers who value space and reception needs.
Jinwo · Quality Twin Room
💰 Quantity:4 compartments, approximately 80 berths in total.
📐 Area:Approximately 10 sqm, compact and practical.
✨ Features:Also equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, some rooms have foldable sofas, meeting the needs of couples and family travelers.
🚆 Train Public Areas
Dining Car:Offers specialty meals blending Sichuan and Xinjiang flavors.
Multi-functional Carriage:Features KTV, chess and card rooms, tea rooms, sightseeing areas, etc., and regularly hosts activities like intangible cultural heritage crafts and small performances.
Service Team:Equipped with ‘Panda Butler,’ professional guides, and medical staff, providing 24-hour service, friendly to families and elderly travelers.
🌟 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights

🚂 I. Tianfu: A Moving Star-rated HotelCompared to regular tour groups, the ‘Tianfu’ experience stands out with:
🚫 No Shopping Itinerary:No shopping arrangements throughout the entire journey, making the itinerary more pure.
🏨 One Train All the Way:No need to change hotels or pack luggage; travel by night and sightsee by day, requiring less physical effort.
🛌 Comfortable Sleep:All compartments have private bathrooms, quiet environment, ensuring good rest during the trip.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:Professional medical team on board, providing 24-hour service, more friendly for elderly and family travelers.
📸 Relaxed Pace:Daily sightseeing pace is reasonable, with cultural experiences integrated to enrich the journey.
🗺 ️ IV. Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu scenic area, Haden viewing platform, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas scenic area, Fish Viewing Pavilion, boat ride)

The ‘Tianfu’ is a high-end tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan cultural tourism enterprises. It is positioned as a ‘star-rated hotel on rails,’ designed for long-distance, leisurely, slow travel.Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (Afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuche (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuche → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Towards Tashkurgan: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, High Platform Residences, Id Kah Mosque)

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Fruit Feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage crafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)

🏞️ Itinerary Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long-distance travel.> 💡 Friendly Reminder:The above is an itinerary framework. The actual order and timing of sightseeing may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, and other factors.
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Prices
🗓 ️ Departure Dates
May 19
June 5, 22
July 9, 26
August 12, 29
September 15
October 2 (This departure cancels the Duku Highway itinerary)
💸 Reference Prices (RMB/person)
Departing May 19
Jinta · Luxury Twin Room:96,880 RMB

🏨 Accommodation Experience: All carriages feature private compartments with bathrooms, allowing you to enjoy hotel-style accommodation on the train.Jinwo · Quality Twin Room:76,880 RMB
Departing June 5, 22, and later
Jinta · Luxury Twin Room:98,880 RMB
Jinwo · Quality Twin Room:78,880 RMB
> ⚠️ Price Note:The above are reference prices and may fluctuate with departure dates. Please confirm the final price with the travel agency before signing the contract and include it in the agreement.
📝 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
If you want to ride the ‘Tianfu,’ here’s a ticket-buying guide for you.
1. Contact and Inquire
Contact Person:Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center
24-hour consultation and registration
Company Landline:0991-3333832

🗺️ Core Route: Focuses on a 16-day panoramic loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou and connecting Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar, Turpan, and more, achieving a slow-paced travel style where ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops.’Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Choose Travel Product
Based on your own time and budget, select a suitable departure date and special train seat room type.
3. Submit Personal Information
Provide basic identification information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures
Pay the booking deposit as required by the travel agency, obtain a payment receipt, and sign a unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking.
> 💡 Friendly Reminder:June to September is the peak tourist season each year, and long-distance special train seats are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. For travel bookings, please go through Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, and be cautious of unofficial channels.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Notes
The services included in the ‘Tianfu’ itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, covering relevant transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience activities are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included benefits are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Specific travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
🎉 VIII. Start Your Slow Xinjiang Journey
A 16-day trip through Northern and Southern Xinjiang begins with a ‘Tianfu’ ticket. If you want to connect Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan in a more hassle-free way, start by contacting Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to learn about this route. Let the ‘Tianfu’ take you westward, leaving the scenery outside the window and comfort inside the carriage.
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu 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 Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.