Shifang Panda Special Train Departing from Chengdu, Departure Schedule
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🐼 Want to take the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ from Chengdu and see both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, but always worried about missing the departure date or not getting your preferred berth?
Don’t worry, this article will clearly explain the ‘2026 Shifang Panda Special Train Departure Schedule from Chengdu’, so you can easily understand the schedule, choose the right time, and successfully register.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
The Shifang Panda Special 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 incorporates Sanxingdui bronze figure colors, panda elements, and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable.
It does not sell tickets separately, but is a package product of ‘ticket + travel itinerary’. It cannot be purchased on 12306 and must be booked through a regular travel agency.
The train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, integrating ‘hotel, restaurant, and entertainment venue’ on the tracks, allowing you to ‘travel with the train’ and saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
🛌 Carriage Reveal:A Mobile Luxury Hotel
The interior facilities of the Shifang are comparable to a mobile five-star hotel, mainly divided into three functional areas: sleeper, dining, and entertainment.
Sleeper Carriages
🥇 Premium Purple Gold (High-end Soft Sleeper)
🐼 Want to take the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ from Chengdu and see both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, but always worried about missing the departure date or not getting your preferred berth?Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
Layout:Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 people in total
Facilities:Carriage equipped with shower rooms and washbasins; compartments have sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets
🥈 Premium Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Location:Carriages 2–6, 12–16
Layout:Each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 people in total
Facilities:Carriage equipped with 2 shower rooms; compartments have tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets
🥉 Premium Platinum (Standard 4-person Compartment)
Layout:Soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, berths with charging ports and reading lights, TV in the compartment
Public Area:Toilets/Washrooms/Shower Rooms
Public and Functional Carriages
Don’t worry, this article will clearly explain the ‘2026 Shifang Panda Special Train Departure Schedule from Chengdu’, so you can easily understand the schedule, choose the right time, and successfully register.🍽 ️ Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-person and 4-person seating, serving various meals.
🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, as well as a cigar bar and national mahjong tables, serving as the social center during the journey.
🛠 ️ Supporting Facilities:The train also has smoking areas, medical rooms, tea boiler rooms, etc., with thoughtful details.
🗓 ️ Departure Schedule:2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour has planned departure dates for 2026 as follows:
June 8, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 10, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 13, 2028
August 30, 2026
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🗺️ Route Overview: What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?These 6 departure dates are all 16-day itineraries starting from Chengdu (or via Lanzhou) covering the southern and northern Xinjiang loop. It is recommended to inquire and book early, especially for the summer and early autumn periods, as seats are relatively popular.
🧭 Trip Highlights:The Best of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in One Go
This route covers the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to see the sights during the day and rest on the train at night, saving travel time.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Pamir Plateau scenery (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Panlong Ancient Road), visits to local families.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach.
Cultural Experience:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, ethnic dances, local cuisine (e.g., Dapanji).
> Warm Tips:The above is a trip overview. Specific attraction stop times, visit order, etc., may be affected by weather, road conditions, etc., and can be adjusted on-site as per the actual itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation:2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference prices for each seat type. Actual prices may fluctuate due to policies, taxes, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
Premium Platinum (Standard 4-person Compartment)
The Shifang Panda Special 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 incorporates Sanxingdui bronze figure colors, panda elements, and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable.Upper Berth:8480 RMB/person
Lower Berth:9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum (Standard 4-person Compartment)
Upper Berth:15780 RMB/person
Lower Berth:16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold (High-end 4-person Compartment)
Upper Berth:27880 RMB/person
Lower Berth:28880 RMB/person
Price Nature Explanation
The above are 2026 reference package prices, including special train seats, accommodation, most meals, guide services, etc. Actual costs may fluctuate due to berth type, group size, policy changes, etc. Prices and policies for children, upgraded compartments, etc., need to be directly consulted with the travel agency for the latest information.
📝 Registration Method:How to Secure Your Seat
It does not sell tickets separately, but is a package product of ‘ticket + travel itinerary’. It cannot be purchased on 12306 and must be booked through a regular travel agency.You can inquire and register for the ‘Shifang’ route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Inquiry/Registration Phone:181-3962-2233
Inquiry/Registration WeChat:181-3962-2233
Booking Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, seat type, price, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide real information such as each traveler’s name and ID number for booking and signing the contract.
3. Payment and Contract Signing: After paying the deposit, sign the 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.
💡 Warm Tips
Book Early:Seats for the southern and northern Xinjiang route are tight during peak season, so it is recommended to inquire several months in advance.
Prepare Documents:Please be sure to bring your original valid ID documents when traveling.
View Promotions Rationally:For promises like ‘dedicated group formation’ and ‘no shopping arranged throughout the trip’, please refer to the itinerary and contract.
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