Panda Special Train Comfort Departure Dates 16 Day Southern & Northern Xinjiang Tour Customer Service Quote
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose. 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 for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, staying in a moving Eastern aesthetic space — Panda Train ‘An Yi Hao’ 2026 16-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Tired of the travel rhythm of ‘rushing through attractions, moving luggage, and changing hotels’? In the spring and summer of 2026, a slow railway journey combining comfortable living and in-depth sightseeing is quietly starting. The Panda Train ‘An Yi Hao’, launched by the railway cultural tourism product system, is based on the core concept of ‘travel by day, rest by night, luggage stays put, berths are fixed’, offering a new choice for travelers who yearn for a relaxed pace. The train travels through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyon oases, and ancient cultural cities. Over a journey of more than 8,000 kilometers, it allows tourists to truly ‘travel light and sleep peacefully across the Gobi’.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The ‘An Yi Hao’ 16-day route covering Northern and Southern Xinjiang spans multiple geographical units of Xinjiang, from the Altai Mountains and Ili River Valley in Northern Xinjiang, to the edge of the Tarim Basin in Southern Xinjiang, and to the Turpan Oasis in Eastern Xinjiang, fully presenting the natural grandeur and cultural accumulation of this land.
During the trip, tourists will visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain — a high-altitude pearl surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with a mirror-like lake surface and scenery in all seasons; delve into Hemu Village and the Kanas Lake area to experience the tranquil atmosphere of primitive forests and Tuva villages; take a boat ride through the three bays of Kanas (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay) to admire the emerald waters and layered forests; traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, known as ‘experiencing four seasons in one day’, and gaze at red-layer canyons and snow-capped peaks; enjoy a lakeside walk and afternoon tea by the breeze at Sayram Lake; and step into the Nalati Sky Grassland to see cattle and sheep dotting the endless green carpet.
The Southern Xinjiang section focuses on history and local life: the streets and alleys of Kashgar’s Old City crisscross, preserving traditional architectural styles; the High Platform Residences showcase the spatial wisdom of various ethnic settlements; the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon is famous for its Danxia landforms, with colorful light and shadow changes; and the Grape Valley and Karez system in Turpan tell the thousand-year wisdom of oasis civilization. The entire journey emphasizes a relaxed pace, with reasonable daily travel distances, avoiding long-distance fatigue, making it suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers who value comfort and cultural experiences.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the finalized local text)
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, staying in a moving Eastern aesthetic space — Panda Train ‘An Yi Hao’ 2026 16-day tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangD1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain scenic tour → Special welcome dinner → Take train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jiadengyu
D6 Jiadengyu → Home visits with various ethnic groups → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake lakeside tour → Head to Yining
Tired of the travel rhythm of ‘rushing through attractions, moving luggage, and changing hotels’? In the spring and summer of 2026, a slow railway journey combining comfortable living and in-depth sightseeing is quietly starting. The Panda Train ‘An Yi Hao’, launched by the railway cultural tourism product system, is based on the core concept of ‘travel by day, rest by night, luggage stays put, berths are fixed’, offering a new choice for travelers who yearn for a relaxed pace. The train travels through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyon oases, and ancient cultural cities. Over a journey of more than 8,000 kilometers, it allows tourists to truly ‘travel light and sleep peacefully across the Gobi’. D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Take train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk home visits with various ethnic groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Residences → → Take train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special fruit feast → Karez visit → Depart for return journey
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
> ⚠️ Warm Reminder:Due to weather, traffic controls, or scenic area policies, the actual order and content of visits may be reasonably adjusted after mutual agreement, subject to the itinerary confirmed before departure.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the finalized local text)
First Session
Take a tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose. 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)
Departure Date:May 20
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16980 RMB/person
The ‘An Yi Hao’ 16-day route covering Northern and Southern Xinjiang spans multiple geographical units of Xinjiang, from the Altai Mountains and Ili River Valley in Northern Xinjiang, to the edge of the Tarim Basin in Southern Xinjiang, and to the Turpan Oasis in Eastern Xinjiang, fully presenting the natural grandeur and cultural accumulation of this land.Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28980 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
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17980 RMB/person
During the trip, tourists will visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain — a high-altitude pearl surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with a mirror-like lake surface and scenery in all seasons; delve into Hemu Village and the Kanas Lake area to experience the tranquil atmosphere of primitive forests and Tuva villages; take a boat ride through the three bays of Kanas (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay) to admire the emerald waters and layered forests; traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, known as ‘experiencing four seasons in one day’, and gaze at red-layer canyons and snow-capped peaks; enjoy a lakeside walk and afternoon tea by the breeze at Sayram Lake; and step into the Nalati Sky Grassland to see cattle and sheep dotting the endless green carpet.Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):69980 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs are subject to actual consultation and signed contract, and may be slightly adjusted based on session, room type, and policies.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in participating in the ‘An Yi Hao’ 16-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service staff will provide itinerary details, availability information, and contract signing guidance.
📞 Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
The Southern Xinjiang section focuses on history and local life: the streets and alleys of Kashgar’s Old City crisscross, preserving traditional architectural styles; the High Platform Residences showcase the spatial wisdom of various ethnic settlements; the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon is famous for its Danxia landforms, with colorful light and shadow changes; and the Grape Valley and Karez system in Turpan tell the thousand-year wisdom of oasis civilization. The entire journey emphasizes a relaxed pace, with reasonable daily travel distances, avoiding long-distance fatigue, making it suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers who value comfort and cultural experiences.💬 WeChat ID (same as phone number):181-3962-2233
📍 Address information, please consult customer service directly
🧳 Cost and Service Explanation
This product adopts an integrated ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + service’ package model. The cost includes the entire train berth, first admission tickets to scenic spots, shuttle buses, special meals (such as welcome banquet, fruit feast), cultural experience activities (such as home visits, afternoon tea), and onboard service staff. The carriages are equipped with constant temperature systems, humidifiers, separate wet and dry bathrooms, and panoramic viewing windows to enhance travel comfort.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; if a single room is needed due to special circumstances, related matters can be negotiated separately. All service content and cancellation/modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
🌿 Conclusion
In a fast-paced era, ‘An Yi Hao’ offers a possibility of returning to the essence of travel — no rushing, no moving bags, no anxiety, only focusing on the mountains and rivers before you and the feelings of the moment. In 2026, why not board this moving Eastern aesthetic space and spend 16 days slowly understanding the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.
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For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
