Panda Special Train 2026 Official Website 16 Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour on the An Yi Train Departure Dates
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 A new way to travel slowly in Xinjiang:Ease Panda Train 2026 16-Day Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Tired of the rush of traditional group tours—’rushing to attractions, changing hotels, dragging luggage’? Want to find a balance between comfort and scenery, making the journey itself an enjoyment? In 2026, the ‘Ease’ Panda Train, with the concept of ‘a mobile space of Eastern living aesthetics,’ launches a 16-day deep slow tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire trip uses high-end tourist trains as accommodation, stopping at key scenic spots for in-depth exploration during the day and sleeping peacefully in private compartments at night, truly achieving ‘light travel and immersive experience.’
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
This itinerary spans four major regions of Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang, Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting core attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, covering diverse landscapes and cultural types including alpine lakes, forest grasslands, Gobi oases, and historical relics.
Northern Xinjiang Section:Explore the clear waters and snowy mountains of Tianshan Tianchi Lake, delve into Hemu Village to experience the tranquil village amidst morning mist and cooking smoke, take a boat ride on Kanas Lake, and admire natural wonders like Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.
Ili River Valley:Circle Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ ride horses or stroll on the Nalati Sky Grassland, and experience the vast poetry of the alpine pasture.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway (depending on season and road conditions), explore the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, gaze at Karakul Lake beneath the snow-capped Muztagh Ata Peak, and visit the Golden Grassland and Stone City ruins in Tashkurgan County.
🚂 A new way to travel slowly in Xinjiang: Ease Panda Train 2026 16-Day Deep Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangEastern Xinjiang Finale:Taste seasonal fruits in Turpan’s Grape Valley, visit the Karez irrigation system, and feel the unique rhythm of oasis civilization.
The entire train is equipped with constant-temperature underfloor heating, separate wet and dry bathrooms, quiet carriages, and leisure social areas, with dual tour guides and onboard medical staff for support, balancing comfort and travel peace of mind, especially suitable for quality-conscious families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.
> Note:The specific order of scenic spot visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted based on objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on local route facts)
D1 Depart from Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianshan Tianchi Lake scenic tour → Special welcome dinner → Depart for Beitun
Tired of the rush of traditional group tours—’rushing to attractions, changing hotels, dragging luggage’? Want to find a balance between comfort and scenery, making the journey itself an enjoyment? In 2026, the ‘Ease’ Panda Train, with the concept of ‘a mobile space of Eastern living aesthetics,’ launches a 16-day deep slow tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire trip uses high-end tourist trains as accommodation, stopping at key scenic spots for in-depth exploration during the day and sleeping peacefully in private compartments at night, truly achieving ‘light travel and immersive experience.’ D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home visits with local ethnic groups → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake circle tour → Head to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Depart for Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk home visits with local ethnic groups → Tashkurgan County
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Depart for Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special fruit feast → Karez visit → Begin return journey
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local route facts)
First Session
Departure Date:May 20
This itinerary spans four major regions of Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang, Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting core attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, covering diverse landscapes and cultural types including alpine lakes, forest grasslands, Gobi oases, and historical relics.Lexiang Guige (Economy Quad Room):Upper bunk 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quad Room):Upper bunk 15,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper bunk 26,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper bunk 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):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
Northern Xinjiang Section: Explore the clear waters and snowy mountains of Tianshan Tianchi Lake, delve into Hemu Village to experience the tranquil village amidst morning mist and cooking smoke, take a boat ride on Kanas Lake, and admire natural wonders like Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.Lexiang Guige (Economy Quad Room):Upper bunk 8,480 RMB/person | Lower bunk 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quad Room):Upper bunk 16,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper bunk 27,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quad Room):Upper bunk 28,980 RMB/person | Lower bunk 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as session and room type availability, subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Ili River Valley: Circle Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ ride horses or stroll on the Nalati Sky Grassland, and experience the vast poetry of the alpine pasture.You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to confirm group availability, room type selection, and travel details. Single travelers can apply for room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes transportation, train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, shuttle bus service, tour guide service, some meals, and onboard medical support. The itinerary adopts an integrated ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + service’ package model; train tickets are not sold separately.
Catering balances local specialties and palatability, including cold-water fish feasts, ethnic flavor meals, and fruit feasts; the standard meal is 8 dishes and 1 soup, with train meal standards starting at 50 RMB/person.
> Specific service content, meal arrangements, and room type configurations are subject to actual consultation and contract.
This 16-day journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a slow-paced, culturally immersive experience for the body and mind. Through the oversized panoramic windows, grasslands, snowy mountains, lakes, and ancient cities unfold one after another, making the journey itself a scenic view. If you long for a travel style of ‘no rushing, just sightseeing,’ consider the 2026 Ease Panda Train tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
