Shifang Panda Special Train Registration and Booking One Stop Guide
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 the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one go, while enjoying comfortable accommodation and a worry-free trip?
Then the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ 16-day tour of southern and northern Xinjiang is definitely worth your serious consideration.
This guide will help you sort things out from a ‘one-stop booking’ perspective:What this train is like, how the itinerary is arranged, how to choose the price, and how to book most reliably.
🚂 Shifang:A ‘Star-rated Hotel’ on Wheels
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a themed tourist train created by China Railway Chengdu Group, featuring panda elements and ancient Shu cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable. It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism product integrating ‘food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing’, with tickets not sold separately.
Train Configuration Overview
Full Train Formation:A total of 17 cars, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, and generator cars.
Comfortable Sleep:
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 people. Cars are equipped with shower rooms, washbasins, sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Premium Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 people. Cars are equipped with 2 shower rooms, tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bed charging ports, reading lights, compartment TVs with free audio and video, public areas with toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms.
Rich Entertainment:
Multi-functional Entertainment Car (Car 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc.
Other Facilities:The train has its own tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and mahjong tables, integrating activities, parties, board games, and tea tasting.
Special Dining:
🐼 Want to see all the highlights of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one go, while enjoying comfortable accommodation and a worry-free trip?Panda Dining Car (Car 8):Provides seating for 2 and 4 people.
Thoughtful Amenities:Equipped with smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, etc., to ensure a comfortable journey.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang:One-Stop Itinerary Overview
This route uses a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore energetically during the day. Here is an itinerary overview:
Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayanbulak, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayanbulak-Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
The ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ 16-day tour of southern and northern Xinjiang is definitely worth your serious consideration.Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
Itinerary Highlights
Southern Xinjiang Charm:From the culture of Kashgar Old City to Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, and then to Stone City and Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan, experience plateau scenery and ethnic customs.
Canyons and Lakes:Explore the unique landforms of Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, enjoy the ‘blue eye’-like lake and mountain scenery at Sayram Lake, and experience the ‘see four seasons in one day’ southern section of Duku Highway.
Northern Xinjiang Classics:Deep dive into Kanas Lake and Hemu, enjoying the ‘picturesque landscape’ of lake and mountain views and the morning mist and wooden houses of Tuva villages.
Cultural Experience:Stroll through Kashgar Old City to feel history; visit Karez Well in Turpan for ancient wisdom, and experience the heat of Flaming Mountain.
💰 Price Explanation:All-inclusive Package, Clear Details
Prices and Tour Dates
16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour Dates:June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30.
Prices by Car Type:
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person, lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Our agency offers various travel options, including special trains, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
This guide will help you sort things out from a ‘one-stop booking’ perspective: what this train is like, how the itinerary is arranged, how to choose the price, and how to book most reliably.Premium Platinum:Upper berth 15,780 RMB/person, lower berth 16,780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27,880 RMB/person, lower berth 28,880 RMB/person
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Corresponding berth on the Shifang Panda Special Train and ground transportation.
Standard room accommodation at hotels or inns listed in the itinerary.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services of guides, panda butlers, and accompanying medical staff.
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Exclusions:
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, shopping).
Meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Warm Tips
🚂 Shifang: The ‘Star-rated Hotel’ on Wheels above is a package price for the tourism product, not a single ticket.
Final prices, schedules, and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Booking Method:Official Channel, One-Stop
Shifang Panda Special Train seats are sold through official railway-designated travel agency channels. You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for inquiries and booking via:
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
Booking Process
1. Inquire: Contact customer service to confirm schedules, room types, and real-time prices.
2. Sign: Submit personal information, pay a deposit, and sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract.
3. Pay: Pay the balance as per the contract and receive the tour confirmation notice.
Booking Tips
It is recommended to inquire early, especially for holidays and summer schedules, as spots are limited.
Submit accurate and valid identification information for smooth ticketing and insurance purchase.
Read the contract terms carefully, especially regarding itinerary, cost details, and cancellation policies.
💡 One-Stop Guide:From Selection to Booking
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a themed tourist train created by China Railway Chengdu Group, featuring panda elements and ancient Shu cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable. It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism product integrating ‘food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing’, with tickets not sold separately.How to Choose a Room Type?
Premium Platinum:Good value for money, suitable for travelers on a budget who want to experience the special train.
Premium Platinum:Wider berths, upgraded services, suitable for travelers with comfort requirements.
Premium Purple Gold:High privacy, more space, includes meals and additional value-added services, suitable for travelers with ample budgets seeking a high-quality experience.
What Details to Confirm Before Booking?
Itinerary:Daily sightseeing spots, travel time, whether early starts are needed.
Accommodation Standards:Hotel or inn star rating, location, whether breakfast is included.
Cost Details:Whether tickets, shuttle buses, special meals, etc., are included.
Service Standards:Whether guides, panda butlers, and accompanying medical staff are provided.
What to Prepare Before Departure?
Documents:Valid ID, passport, etc.
Clothing:Prepare appropriate clothing based on the season; Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night.
Medications:Common medicines, motion sickness pills, sunscreen, lip balm, etc.
Luggage:Large luggage can be left on the special train; only carry hand luggage.
📌 Final Reminder
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end tourism product integrating comfort, convenience, and in-depth experience. Booking through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency can help ensure a smooth trip and protect your rights. If you are interested in this journey, call 181-3962-2233 or add WeChat 181-3962-2233 now to inquire!
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add friends to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
