Panda Special Train Exclusive Customer Service Provides Official Registration Guidance
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 from. 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)
🚂 A Xinjiang journey spanning thousands of kilometers starts with a train ticket. However, tickets for the Panda Train are not sold on 12306, but are booked with real names through travel agencies under the railway department. For many first-time tourists, understanding how to find legitimate channels, interpret the itinerary, and handle payment and signing are all issues that need to be addressed step by step.
This article, from the perspective of a ‘Panda Train Exclusive Customer Service,’ compiles a registration guide for the 2026 Xinjiang train, making it clear what you need to do and ask at each step.
🗺 ️ Destination Overview:Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The Panda Train’s Xinjiang route focuses on a ‘Panoramic Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ typically covering Urumqi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and more. The train adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ mode, allowing you to explore during the day and rest in comfortable cabins at night, without the need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Represented by Kanas and Hemu, with lush green grass in summer and colorful forests in autumn, it’s an ideal place for photography and hiking enthusiasts.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Represented by Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, with snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities intertwined, you can experience rich ethnic customs and Silk Road culture.
Eastern Xinjiang Landforms:Represented by Turpan, attractions like the Flaming Mountains and Karez Well showcase unique geographical and cultural landscapes.
📋 Itinerary Overview:16-Day Classic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
The following is a reference framework for the Panda Train’s 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang itinerary, with specific arrangements subject to the current contract:
🚂 A Xinjiang journey spanning thousands of kilometers starts with a train ticket. However, tickets for the Panda Train are not sold on 12306, but are booked with real names through travel agencies under the railway department. For many first-time tourists, understanding how to find legitimate channels, interpret the itinerary, and handle payment and signing are all issues that need to be addressed step by step.D1:Departure → Chengdu/Lanzhou
Fly from various locations to the assembly city, check into the hotel, free time, and prepare for departure the next day.
D2:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Board the Panda Train and start the journey. Enjoy the scenery along the way in the observation car and participate in themed activities inside the train.
D3:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the reflection of snow-capped mountains, arrive in Beitun in the evening, and attend a welcome dinner.
D4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu
Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert, arrive at Hemu Village, stay in Tuvan wooden houses, and enjoy the Hemu River Valley and sunset.
D5:Hemu → Kanas Lake → Jadengyu
This article, from the perspective of a ‘Panda Train Exclusive Customer Service,’ compiles a registration guide for the 2026 Xinjiang train, making it clear what you need to do and ask at each step.In the early morning, you can enter Hemu again to watch the sunrise, then head to Kanas Lake for a boat tour and hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay).
D6:Kanas → Colorful Beach → Beitun
On the way back, visit Colorful Beach to enjoy the collision of Yadan landform and the Irtysh River’s colors, returning to Beitun in the evening.
D7:Beitun → Sayram Lake → Yining
Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ pass by the Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining in the evening, and taste local cuisine.
D8:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayinbuluke
Head to Nalati Sky Grassland, experience outdoor activities like horseback riding, and head to Bayinbuluke Town for accommodation in the evening.
D9:Bayinbuluke → Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy the ‘see four seasons in one day’ landscape, then visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
🗺️ Destination Overview: Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangD10:Kuqa → Karakul Lake → Taxkorgan County
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, overlook Muztagh Ata Peak, enjoy the reflection of snow-capped mountains by Karakul Lake, and experience home visits with various ethnic groups.
D11:Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Explore the Stone City ruins, capture sunrise at Golden Grassland, then head to Baisha Lake to enjoy the fantastic ‘snow mountain + white sand’ landscape, arriving in Kashgar in the evening.
D12:In-depth Tour of Kashgar Old City
Visit Kashgar Old City, High Platform Residences, Id Kah Mosque, etc., experience local handicrafts, and enjoy the slow life of the ancient city.
Take the tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury 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)
D13:Kashgar → Turpan
Take a bus to Turpan, enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way, and check into the hotel upon arrival for rest.
D14:Turpan One-Day Tour
The Panda Train’s Xinjiang route focuses on a ‘Panoramic Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ typically covering Urumqi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and more. The train adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ mode, allowing you to explore during the day and rest in comfortable cabins at night, without the need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage.Visit the Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, Karez Well, and other attractions, and taste local specialty fruits and cuisine.
D15-D16:Return to Chengdu/Lanzhou
Take the Panda Train back to the departure point, ending the 16-day Xinjiang journey.
💰 Price Explanation:2026 Reference Range
The prices of different models, room types, and departure dates for the Panda Train vary greatly. The following is a reference range for the 2026 Xinjiang Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-day itinerary, subject to the contract:
Shifang Model (High Cost-Effectiveness)
Premium Platinum Quadruple Room:Upper berth approximately 8480 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 9280 RMB/person
Luxury Platinum Quadruple Room:Upper berth approximately 15780 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold Quadruple Room:Upper berth approximately 27880 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 28880 RMB/person
Northern Xinjiang Scenery: Represented by Kanas and Hemu, with lush green grass in summer and colorful forests in autumn, it’s an ideal place for photography and hiking enthusiasts.An Yi Model (Mid-to-High End)
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth approximately 15980 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 16980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe/Yaju (High-End Quadruple Room):Upper berth approximately 27980 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):Approximately 59980 RMB/person
Chengdu Model (High-End)
Youran Ju (Luxury Twin Room):Approximately 65999 RMB/person
Shiyi Ju (Family Room):Approximately 69999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Tianfu Model (Cultural Luxury Tour)
Jinwo Quality Double Room:Approximately 78880 RMB/person
Southern Xinjiang Charm: Represented by Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, with snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient cities intertwined, you can experience rich ethnic customs and Silk Road culture.Jinta Quality Luxury Double Room:Approximately 98880 RMB/person
Fees Typically Include:Train accommodation, ground hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, some meals, guide service, travel accident insurance, etc. Not included: personal expenses, optional activities (such as helicopter sightseeing, horseback riding), etc.
📞 Registration Method:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
You can register for the Panda Train Xinjiang route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to contact their exclusive customer service via the following methods:
Phone Inquiry:Call 181-3962-2233, inform the customer service of the number of travelers, time, budget, and preferences, and receive itinerary materials and prices.
WeChat Inquiry:Add customer service WeChat 181-3962-2233, send ‘Panda Train + travel needs,’ and the customer service will provide detailed materials and answer questions.
📝 Fee and Service Explanation
Fees Include:Train berths, ground hotels, scenic spot tickets, some meals, guide service, travel accident insurance, etc.
Fees Not Include:Personal expenses, optional activities, etc.
Service Standards:The train is equipped with a medical team, 24-hour hot water, charging ports; scenic area tours include professional guides.
Important Notes:Specific itineraries, fees, and service details are subject to actual consultation and contract. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made with mutual agreement.
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)
