2026PandaSpecialTrainShifangNumberPrice,DepartureCostfromChengdu
For more details about Xinjiang train tours, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🐼 Want to start from Chengdu and see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, without having to drag your luggage and change hotels every day?
The ‘Panda Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the tailor-made itinerary for you.
This train adopts a ‘train follows people’ model: sightseeing during the day, resting on the train at night, saving you thousands of kilometers of bus travel and avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes. Large luggage can be safely stored on the train, allowing you to travel light with just your carry-on items.
🗺 ️ Route or Destination Details
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features the blue-green color of Sanxingdui bronze figures, adorned with panda elements and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable.
The train follows a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ rhythm, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing.’ During the day, tourists visit the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati; at night, they return to the comfortable train to rest, which carries them to the next destination. This model allows tourists to wake up in a new destination every morning, free from the fatigue of travel.
✨ Quick Highlights of the Itinerary
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Visit Kashgar Old City and Fragrant Concubine Garden to experience the charm of the ancient Silk Road city; head to the Pamir Plateau to enjoy the magnificence of白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and Karakul Lake, and experience the perilous twists of the Panlong Ancient Road.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Appreciate the purity of Sayram Lake, wander through the vastness of Nalati Grassland, experience the sunset at the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ of Bayanbulak, and explore the fairy-tale world of Kanas Lake and Hemu Village.
Cultural Experience:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, participate in ethnic song and dance interactions, taste specialties like big plate chicken and other dishes, and experience the colorful ethnic culture.
🚂 Train Facilities and Room Types
The Shifang Panda Train consists of 17 carriages, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing,’ with facilities comparable to a mobile five-star hotel.
🐼 Want to start from Chengdu and see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, without having to drag your luggage and change hotels every day?🛌 Sleeper Carriages
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, with about 22 berths per carriage. The carriage has shower rooms, and the compartments include sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, etc., offering more space.
Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, with about 40 berths per carriage. The carriage has 2 shower rooms, and the compartments include tea tables, TVs, etc., offering higher comfort.
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room):Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, charging ports and reading lights at the berths, and a TV in the compartment.
🍽 ️ Dining Car and Public Areas
Panda Dining Car:Located in carriage 8, offering 2-seat and 4-seat tables, allowing you to enjoy the scenery outside the window while dining.
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:Located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, as well as a cigar bar and national essence mahjong tables, providing a variety of entertainment activities.
🛠 ️ Supporting Facilities
The train is also equipped with smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, etc., to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
The ‘Panda Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the tailor-made itinerary for you.Day 4:Kashgar – Taxkorgan, White Sand Mountain – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayanbulak, Tianshan 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 – Jia登峪, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia登峪 – 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
Day 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 Price Description
Our agency offers various travel options, including train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
This train adopts a ‘train follows people’ model: sightseeing during the day, resting on the train at night, saving you thousands of kilometers of bus travel and avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes. Large luggage can be safely stored on the train, allowing you to travel light with just your carry-on items.Shifang ‘Panda Train’ 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end quadruple room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
The above are reference package prices for 2026. Actual costs may fluctuate due to berth availability, group size, policy changes, etc. The final price, inclusions, and cancellation/change rules are subject to the travel contract signed with the agency.
🤔 How to Choose a Room Type?
Youxiang Bojin:Relatively budget-friendly, suitable for tourists who value cost-effectiveness.
Zhenxiang Bojin:More balanced configuration and service, suitable for tourists with certain experience requirements.
Zunxiang Zijing:Higher privacy and comfort, suitable for tourists with ample budgets seeking a high-quality experience.
📞 Registration Method
🗺️ Route or Destination DetailsYou can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
📝 Booking Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service, provide the number of travelers, preferred departure date, and room type, and confirm availability and quotation.
2. Submit Information: Provide real information such as the name and ID number of each traveler for booking and contract signing.
3. Payment and Contract Signing: After paying the deposit, sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
4. Wait for Departure: Receive the ‘Travel Guide’ or ‘Departure Notice’ before departure, and gather on time.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes
Train berth
Accommodation during the itinerary
Most meals
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features the blue-green color of Sanxingdui bronze figures, adorned with panda elements and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable. Scenic spot tickets and travel accident insurance, etc.
Cost Excludes
Personal expenses
Self-funded items not specified in the itinerary
Additional costs due to force majeure, etc.
Service Features
Panda Butler:Provided in each carriage, offering 24-hour service.
Onboard Medical Staff:Equipped with professional medical personnel to ensure health.
Elderly-friendly Design:The carriages feature anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and shower rooms with seats and handrails.
⚠ ️ Booking Notes
Use Official Channels:Be sure to book through a travel agency, and be wary of individual agents and unofficial platforms.
Book Early:Seats for northern and southern Xinjiang routes are tight during peak season; it is recommended to inquire months in advance.
Prepare Documents:Be sure to bring your original valid ID when traveling.
Specific inclusions are subject to the contract. Call 181-3962-2233 or add WeChat 181-3962-2233 to consult customer service.
For more details about Xinjiang train tours, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction)
