First Generation An Yi Hao Panda Special Train 16 Day Xinjiang Tour Itinerary

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🚂 If you’ve already heard about the ‘Panda Special Train·AnYi Hao’, this time let’s take a different perspective, not discussing ‘whether it’s worth it’, but taking you on an in-depth experience of this 16-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, to see who it’s suitable for, the details on and off the train, the pace of the itinerary, and how to arrange it through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🐼 I. AnYi Hao:Mobile ‘Panda-themed Hotel + Living Room’
📌 Basic Information
Operator:China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd.
Positioning:Comfortable tourist special train, focusing on ‘slow travel, deep experience’, where the carriage is the scenic spot and the journey is the experience.
Renovation and Upgrade:Completed in May 2025, with 17 carriages, capacity increased to 332 seats, total cost approximately 33 million yuan.
Operational Performance:As of April 2026, it has operated about 180 trips, serving over 50,000 tourists, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across the country.
🛏 ️ Carriage Facilities
Accommodation:Features graded accommodation carriages like ‘Panda Yuefu’, offering comfortable sleeper berths with bathrooms, with improved privacy and convenience after the upgrade.
Public Areas:Equipped with multi-function dining cars, entertainment cars, bar cars, etc., offering activities like Sichuan opera face-changing, ethnic dances, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, achieving ‘one carriage, one scenery, one culture’.
Special Services:Provides one-on-one ‘Panda Butler’ service and onboard medical care to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.
🗺 ️ Route Model
Core Model:‘Travel by day, ride by night, multiple destinations in one trip’, sightseeing during the day and traveling by train at night, saving travel time.
Xinjiang Direction:Focused operations since 2025, using a model of ‘Chengdu/Lanzhou-Urumqi’ major transportation connection, then linking scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
2026 Plan:Plans to operate about 8 sessions for the in-depth panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, and intends to add new routes in other directions.

🚂 If you’ve already heard about the ‘Panda Special Train·AnYi Hao’, this time let’s take a different perspective, not discussing ‘whether it’s worth it’, but taking you on an in-depth experience of this 16-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, to see who it’s suitable for, the details on and off the train, the pace of the itinerary, and how to arrange it through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.🗺 ️ II. Overview of the 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Itinerary
This ‘AnYi Hao·Conquer the Western Regions Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour (Duku Edition)’ route connects the forests and river valleys of Northern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau of Southern Xinjiang, and the Fire Land of Eastern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.
📅 Itinerary Overview
D1:Gather in Chengdu/Lanzhou, board the AnYi Hao, and start the journey.
D2:Cross the Hexi Corridor, arrive in Urumqi, and check into the hotel.
D3:Urumqi—Tianchi Lake—Beitun, attend the ‘Xinjiang Welcome Banquet’.
D4:Beitun—Hemu, explore the ‘Fairy Tale Wonderland’.
D5:Kanas Scenic Area full-day tour (including boat ride).
D6:Colorful Beach—Beitun—Yining, enjoy a cold-water fish feast.
D7:Sayram Lake—Yining, admire ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’.
D8:Nalati Grassland—Duku Highway (Nalati—Bayanbulak section)—Bayan Town.
D9:Southern section of Duku Highway—Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon—Kuqa—Kashgar.
D10:Kashgar—Karakul Lake—Tajik Home Visit—Tashkurgan.
D11:Tashkurgan Stone City—Golden Grassland—White Sand Lake—Kashgar.
D12:Kashgar Old City—High Platform Residences—Id Kah Mosque—Kashgar.

🐼 I. AnYi Hao: Mobile ‘Panda-themed Hotel + Living Room’D13:Kashgar—Turpan, experience the Flaming Mountains and Karez Well.
D14-D16:Turpan—Return journey, end of the trip.
🏞 ️ III. Analysis of Highlights in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:The Fairy Tale World of Kanas and Hemu
Hemu Scenic Area:Known as a ‘Fairy Tale Wonderland’, the village is surrounded by birch forests, with the Hemu River flowing through, making it a great place for photography and relaxation.
Kanas Scenic Area:A national 5A-level scenic area, integrating snow-capped mountains, forests, and lakes. You can stroll along the wooden boardwalk or take a boat ride on the lake, enjoying the morning mist and reflections of Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
Yili River Valley:The Romance of Grasslands and Lakes
Sayram Lake:A high-altitude alpine lake in Xinjiang with clear water, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’.
Nalati Grassland:A national 5A-level scenic area, where you can enjoy the interweaving scenery of snow-capped mountains, streams, and yurts along the river valley grassland route.
Duku Highway (Nalati—Bayanbulak section):Known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful highways’, offering a landscape change of ‘seeing four seasons in one day’ along the way.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Ancient City
Pamir Plateau:Scenery along the way includes the Gaizi Gorge and the Flowing Sand River.
Karakul Lake:A high-altitude lake surrounded by the snow peaks of the Kunlun Mountains.
Tashkurgan:Known as ‘a county bordering three countries’, it is one of the filming locations for ‘Visitors on the Icy Mountain’. You can experience a Tajik home visit and taste yak meat hotpot.
Tashkurgan Stone City & Golden Grassland:An important hub on the ancient Silk Road, the Stone City ruins contrast beautifully with the Golden Grassland.

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📌 Basic InformationWhite Sand Lake:A unique landscape of ‘half desert, half lake’.
Kashgar Old City:With a history of over 2,000 years, it is a must-visit place to experience the life and architectural style of Southern Xinjiang.
Eastern Xinjiang Fire Land:The Unique Landforms of Turpan
Flaming Mountains:Famous for its unique red mountain landform and high temperatures.
Karez Well:An ancient water conservancy project, where you can learn about its principles and construction history within the scenic area.
📋 IV. Detailed Explanation of the 16-Day Itinerary Pace
D1:Depart! Board the AnYi Hao
Board the train from Chengdu or Lanzhou, starting the ‘mobile hotel’ life. It is recommended to arrive at the assembly city one day in advance to enjoy free airport/train station pickup and one night of hotel accommodation (complimentary item, non-refundable if not used).
D2:Travel through the Hexi Corridor
The train travels through the northwestern Gobi and mountains during the day. You can participate in carriage activities organized by the ‘Panda Butler’. Arrive in Urumqi and check into the hotel.
D3:Tianchi Lake Day Trip
Attend the ‘Xinjiang Welcome Banquet’, visit Tianchi Lake in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery of Shimen First Line and Dinghai Needle, and overlook the Bogda Peak in the distance.
D4-D6:Enter the Northern Xinjiang Fairy Tale
Take a bus to Hemu to experience the tranquility of the Tuva village. Then visit Kanas Lake and enjoy a boat ride. On the last day, admire the Yadan landform at Colorful Beach, taste a cold-water fish feast, and return to the special train.
D7-D9:Encounter Yili and Duku

Operator: China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd.Visit Sayram Lake, then experience the charm of ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’ at Nalati Grassland. Cross the Duku Highway to experience the wonder of four seasons in one day, and traverse the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon.
D10-D12:Explore the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, and experience a Tajik home visit. Then explore the Stone City, Golden Grassland, and White Sand Lake, and finally delve into the Kashgar Old City to feel the charm of the thousand-year-old city.
D13-D16:Farewell to Xinjiang, Return with Full Rewards
Visit the Flaming Mountains and Karez Well in Turpan, then return to the special train, ending the journey with full memories.
💰 V. Price Explanation and Registration Method
Price Reference
Starting Price:Taking the ‘Panda Yashe’ quad room as an example, the starting price for some sessions in 2026 is about 27,980 yuan/person (based on double occupancy).
Price Fluctuation Factors:The actual price is affected by various factors such as departure date, room type (Yashe/Yaju/Guige), whether to upgrade the hotel, and the mode of major transportation.
Important Note:All price information is for reference only. The final price, availability, and discounts are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
Registration Method
You can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration Process:It is recommended to inquire about the session and price in advance, confirm the details, submit personal information and pay a deposit, and sign a formal travel contract.
🛎 ️ VI. Fee and Service Explanation

Positioning: Comfortable tourist special train, focusing on ‘slow travel, deep experience’, where the carriage is the scenic spot and the journey is the experience.Included Items
Major Transportation:Round-trip special train seats from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Urumqi.
Accommodation:Special train seats and hotel accommodation at various locations listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Hotel breakfasts, main meals, and specialty meals (such as welcome banquet, cold-water fish feast, etc.) as specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Transportation:Tour bus fees and transfer costs for 7-seat business vehicles on the Duku Highway section.
Services:Panda Butler service, onboard medical care, etc.
Excluded Items
Round-trip major transportation costs (airfare, train tickets, etc.) to/from Chengdu/Lanzhou.
Meals and personal expenses not specified in the itinerary (such as drinks, consumption, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, etc.).
Services and Tips
Meal Standards:Onboard meal standards are about 20-80 yuan/person/meal, with a la carte ordering service available at an additional cost.
Special Groups:Chinese or foreign nationals holding passports may not be able to travel the southern section of the Duku Highway; alternative routes will be arranged at no extra cost.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Final Confirmation:All service details and fees are subject to the formal contract signed between you and the travel agency.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).