Panda Special Train Chengdu Round Trip 2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16 Day Tour Official Website Booking
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train special 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 for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Slowly Travel the Silk Road, Dream by the Tianshan Mountains｜2026 Panda Special Train from Chengdu to Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day New Experience
Want to connect the mildness of Bashu with the vastness of the Western Regions in one trip? In the spring and summer of 2026, more and more tourists are choosing to deeply explore Xinjiang at a rhythm of ‘traveling by day and resting by night’. The Panda Special Train ‘Chengdu’, as a tourist train integrating comfortable accommodation, cultural interaction, and scenic coverage, is becoming a preferred choice for many families, senior groups, and travel companions. No need to frequently change hotels or repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, crossing about 8,000 kilometers of mountains and rivers in a stable carriage, immersing in nature and culture during the day, and sleeping peacefully in a mobile living space at night.
📍 Route and Destination Highlights
This 16-day itinerary covers five major landscape zones: Eastern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, the Ili River Valley, and Northern Xinjiang, passing through core areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Hemu, Kanas, and Urumqi, including iconic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Muztagh Ata, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi.
The train consists of 18 carriages, including living room cars, dining cars, entertainment cars, kitchen-living cars, and passenger-living cars, with a total of 54 cabins, accommodating 108 people, supporting flexible combinations for parent-child or multi-person room types. The interior of the carriages incorporates Sichuan elements such as hibiscus and bamboo, and displays intangible cultural heritage works like Shu brocade and Shu embroidery. Public areas are equipped with KTV, tea rooms, bars, and full Wi-Fi coverage. The train also features professional guides, ‘Panda butlers’, onboard medical staff, and chef teams, providing 24-hour service.
🚂 Slowly Travel the Silk Road, Dream by the Tianshan Mountains｜2026 Panda Special Train from Chengdu to Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day New Experience📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the published itinerary for 2026)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessing, lantern riddle guessing)
D2 Chengdu Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf game, chess/backgammon)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
Want to connect the mildness of Bashu with the vastness of the Western Regions in one trip? In the spring and summer of 2026, more and more tourists are choosing to deeply explore Xinjiang at a rhythm of ‘traveling by day and resting by night’. The Panda Special Train ‘Chengdu’, as a tourist train integrating comfortable accommodation, cultural interaction, and scenic coverage, is becoming a preferred choice for many families, senior groups, and travel companions. No need to frequently change hotels or repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, crossing about 8,000 kilometers of mountains and rivers in a stable carriage, immersing in nature and culture during the day, and sleeping peacefully in a mobile living space at night. D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
📍 Route and Destination Highlights D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Harden Observation Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Passing by Devil City, Colorful Beach)
D14 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
D15 Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi (Free time/Special dinner)
D16 Return from Urumqi
This 16-day itinerary covers five major landscape zones: Eastern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, the Ili River Valley, and Northern Xinjiang, passing through core areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Hemu, Kanas, and Urumqi, including iconic attractions like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Muztagh Ata, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi.Note:The above is a reference itinerary. The actual order and content of the tour may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
Currently, the 2026 Panda Special Train from Chengdu to Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’, and train tickets are not sold separately. The specific cost varies depending on the selected room type (such as Jin Ta, Jin Wo, etc.), travel date, and number of people. The price range refers to publicly available market information, but the final price is subject to the actual signed contract. During the peak season (June–August), seats are limited, so it is recommended to inquire in advance to confirm availability and corresponding prices.
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides services such as itinerary introduction, schedule inquiry, room type matching, and contract signing. Contact information is as follows:
The train consists of 18 carriages, including living room cars, dining cars, entertainment cars, kitchen-living cars, and passenger-living cars, with a total of 54 cabins, accommodating 108 people, supporting flexible combinations for parent-child or multi-person room types. The interior of the carriages incorporates Sichuan elements such as hibiscus and bamboo, and displays intangible cultural heritage works like Shu brocade and Shu embroidery. Public areas are equipped with KTV, tea rooms, bars, and full Wi-Fi coverage. The train also features professional guides, ‘Panda butlers’, onboard medical staff, and chef teams, providing 24-hour service.Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
Customer service staff will assist in confirming details such as tour dates, boarding points (Chengdu or Lanzhou), and room type preferences based on your travel time, number of people, and needs, and will send the itinerary confirmation and travel instructions.
🧾 Cost and Service Description
Costs usually include:Full special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, shuttle bus tickets, meals (some specialty meals), guide service, onboard medical care, and basic entertainment activities on the train. It does not include personal expenses, self-funded items, or additional costs incurred due to force majeure.
For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, room type changes under special circumstances will be negotiated separately. All service content, cost details, and itinerary arrangements are subject to the signed tourism contract.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the published itinerary for 2026)📌 Warm Tips
Kanas and Hemu Area:From May 1 to October 15, 2026, the summer operation policy will be implemented, with real-name reservation ticket purchase required. The scenic area entry and exit times are 08:00–20:00, and village buses operate until 24:00.
Sayram Lake:From April 16 to October 31, 2026, it is the peak season. The ticket + self-drive ticket totals 145 yuan/person, with opening hours from 10:00–20:00.
Nalati Sky Grassland:From April 1, 2026, it enters the peak season, with opening hours from 8:30–20:00. The ticket is 95 yuan/person (can re-enter within 48 hours), and the shuttle bus ticket is 40 yuan/person.
Xinjiang is vast, with large temperature differences between day and night and strong ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to bring windproof and waterproof jackets, sunscreen, and common medicines. The itinerary involves various terrains such as mountains, lakes, and grasslands. Please make appropriate preparations based on the weather and road conditions of the day.
For detailed itineraries, schedule availability, or cost breakdown, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for further communication. Please contact customer service directly for address information.
The meaning of a journey is not just about arriving, but more about the ease and immersion in the process. This 16-day slow trip may be the long-awaited dialogue with the mountains and rivers you’ve been looking forward to.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
