Panda Special Train Comfort No. 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Booking Process
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
Want to book the ‘Panda Special Train·Ease’ 16-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This guide will break down the booking process in detail to help you easily get it done.
🐼 Ease:A Mobile Comfort Hotel
The Panda Special Train·Ease is a comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group, featuring a red, gold, and blue color scheme for high recognition. It brings ‘hotel + restaurant + entertainment’ onto the rails, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day, comfortably touring Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
🚂 Onboard Facilities Overview
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper:All soft sleepers throughout the train, equipped with reading lights, USB charging ports, and smart electronic locks.
🚿 Bathroom:The carriage offers 24-hour hot water showers and toilets.
🍽 ️ Panda Restaurant:Can accommodate about 38 people, offering Sichuan cuisine, Xinjiang specialties, and other dishes.
🎲 Entertainment Space:The Ease Bar Car can host sing-alongs, and the Panda Paradise provides leisure activities like board games.
👩 ⚕️ Thoughtful Service:Equipped with a Panda butler, professional guide, and onboard medical staff throughout the journey.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Overview
Simplified Itinerary
Want to book the ‘Panda Special Train·Ease’ 16-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This guide will break down the booking process in detail to help you easily get it done. D1 Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenery → Special Welcome Dinner → Board train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jia Dengyu
D6 Jia Dengyu → Local Ethnic Home Visits → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sailimu Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Head to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Board train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Local Ethnic Folk Home Visits → Taxkorgan County
D11 Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
🐼 Ease: A Mobile Comfort Hotel D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Dwellings → → Board train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountains → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, Journey Concludes Successfully
Itinerary Highlights
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Visit natural wonders like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Sailimu Lake, and Nalati Grassland.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Explore Kashgar Old City, High Platform Dwellings, and Id Kah Mosque, experiencing rich cultural atmosphere.
Geological Wonders:Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway and admire the magnificent views of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
Fire Land Experience:Taste grapes in Turpan and experience the ancient wisdom of the Karez Well.
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
Prices
First Session:
Our agency offers various travel options including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
The Panda Special Train·Ease is a comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group, featuring a red, gold, and blue color scheme for high recognition. It brings ‘hotel + restaurant + entertainment’ onto the rails, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day, comfortably touring Northern and Southern Xinjiang.Departure Dates:May 20
Enjoyable Return Pavilion (Economy Quad):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quad):Upper Berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge (Luxury Quad):Upper Berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Luxury Quad):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Luxury Double):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:
Departure Dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026
Enjoyable Return Pavilion (Economy Quad):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quad):Upper Berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge (Luxury Quad):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person
🚂 Onboard Facilities OverviewPanda Elegant Residence (Luxury Quad):Upper Berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Luxury Double):69,980 RMB/person
Tour Dates
May 20, June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
💡 Important Notes
The above are public reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors like session and market conditions. The final price is subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and confirmation on the day.
For solo bookings, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; if not possible, a supplement will be required, with the specific amount based on the contract.
📝 6 Steps to Complete the Booking Process
1. 📞 Consultation and Confirmation
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat, providing details like number of travelers, time, and budget. The customer service will recommend suitable tour dates and room types, and send the itinerary and cost breakdown for your confirmation.
2. 📄 Submit Information and Secure Spot
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper: All soft sleepers throughout the train, equipped with reading lights, USB charging ports, and smart electronic locks.After confirmation, follow the customer service instructions to submit your name, valid ID number, and other information, and pay a deposit to secure your spot. Please ensure payment is made through official channels and keep the receipt.
3. ✍️ Sign Electronic Contract
The travel agency will send an electronic contract. Carefully read the terms regarding itinerary, costs, cancellation and change policies. After confirming, sign online; the contract will be legally binding.
4. 💳 Pay Balance
Pay the balance according to the time specified in the contract. After successful payment, you will receive the official receipt and the ‘Tour Notification Letter’ containing key information like meeting time and location.
5. 🎒 Pre-Trip Preparation
Based on the ‘Tour Notification Letter’, prepare valid documents, clothing, sunscreen, etc. in advance. If traveling with elderly or those with chronic conditions, follow medical advice and bring necessary medications.
6. 🚆 Gather and Depart
Arrive at the station on time as per the notification, and board the train with valid ID. Once on board, the butler will help you familiarize yourself with the carriage facilities.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Specific routes, prices, and tour dates are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.*
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
