Panda Special Train Shifang Tour Route Introduction and Registration Method
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🐼 Want to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once without the hassle of a long, tiring journey?
“Panda Special Train·Shifang” might be your ideal choice. This themed tourist train, launched in collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang Municipal People’s Government, integrates “transportation + accommodation + tourism” into one, allowing you to easily travel through Xinjiang’s magnificent landscapes in a comfortable mobile hotel.
🚂 Train Overview:Mobile Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of 466 seats, integrating “eating, living, traveling, and entertainment” with facilities comparable to a land-based hotel.
🛌 Accommodation Carriages
High-End Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, totaling 3 carriages. Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins, and each compartment features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets.
High-End Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, totaling 10 carriages. Each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms, and each compartment features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard 4-person compartment with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, in-compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
🍽 ️ Dining Car and Public Areas
🐼 Want to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once without the hassle of a long, tiring journey?Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving various meals.
Multi-Functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc., serving as a social hub during the journey.
Other Facilities:The train is also thoughtfully equipped with smoking areas, a medical room, and a tea brewing room.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:Explore the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 16 Days
Overview of the “Panda Special Train Shifang 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour” itinerary:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baishan Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
“Panda Special Train·Shifang” might be your ideal choice. This themed tourist train, launched in collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang Municipal People’s Government, integrates “transportation + accommodation + tourism” into one, allowing you to easily travel through Xinjiang’s magnificent landscapes in a comfortable mobile hotel.Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old 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
🚂 Train Overview: Mobile Luxury HotelDay 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Our agency offers various travel options including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel routes and prices)
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 Price Description:One price includes specified items in the itinerary, transparent spending
Tour Dates and Prices
16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Dates:June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30.
Reference Prices by Carriage Type:
| Carriage Type | Berth | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Youxiang Bojin | Upper Berth | 8480 RMB |
The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of 466 seats, integrating “eating, living, traveling, and entertainment” with facilities comparable to a land-based hotel.| | Lower Berth | 9280 RMB |
| Zhenxiang Bojin | Upper Berth | 15780 RMB |
| | Lower Berth | 16780 RMB |
| Zunxiang Zijing | Upper Berth | 27880 RMB |
| | Lower Berth | 28880 RMB |
> 💡 Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for packaged travel products, not single tickets. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as schedules and policies. Please refer to the signed contract for accuracy.
Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Panda Special Train corresponding berth and ground transportation, hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, guide services, Panda Butler and accompanying medical staff services, travel agency liability insurance, and travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses (such as alcohol, beverages, etc.), meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary, additional costs due to force majeure factors.
🛌 Accommodation CarriagesService Features:The train is equipped with a “Panda Butler” team providing 24-hour service. Carriages feature anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, shower rooms with seats and handrails, and entertainment facilities such as a tea bar and KTV rooms.
📞 Registration Method:Four Easy Steps to Start Your Journey
1. Inquiry: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm schedules, room types, and real-time prices.
2. Contract: Submit personal information, pay a deposit, and sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the National Tourism Regulatory Authority.
3. Payment: Pay the balance as per the contract and receive the tour confirmation notice.
4. Departure: Receive the departure notice before travel, bring valid ID and necessary items, and board on time.
> ⚠️ Important Reminder:Do not purchase tickets through scalpers or unknown intermediaries to avoid losses. All itinerary details are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📌 Notes:Must-Read Before Travel
Health and Safety:Tourists with severe hypertension, heart disease, asthma, or other underlying conditions must consult a doctor before registration to confirm fitness for long-distance travel and high-altitude activities.
Packing Suggestions:It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, windproof jackets, and other protective gear. Also, prepare some common medications for emergencies.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area closures, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes, subject to actual arrangements.
For more details about Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
