2026 Golden Autumn Special Train, Panda Special Train Chengdu Number Departure Dates and Booking Channels
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special 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)
🚂✨The 2026 Golden Autumn Special Train is about to depart! The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ takes the form of a land cruise, taking you through the sixteen-day scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. This journey requires no hotel changes or luggage moving, with in-depth sightseeing during the day and peaceful sleep at night, especially suitable for families or elderly tourists who prefer a slow pace and light burden. Currently in the summer schedule operation phase, the highly anticipated Golden Autumn schedule is also open for consultation—the itinerary covers the early yellowing of poplar forests, gradually tinted grasslands, and clear lakes of northern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery, making it an ideal choice for both photography and leisure.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction
The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is a cultural tourism special train product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, tickets, and services, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: stops during the day for tourists to get off and sightsee; the train runs smoothly to the next stop at night, where passengers sleep peacefully in their exclusive cabins. No need to repeatedly check in or move luggage throughout the journey, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
The route spans the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the ancient city streets of Kashgar, from the Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau to the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayinbuluke, then through Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, and finally arriving at Heavenly Lake Tianshan—covering almost all of Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The train passes through the Duku Highway (depending on specific schedule availability), Tianshan Grand Canyon, White Sand Lake, Kanas Lake, and other well-known areas, meeting diverse expectations of Western Regions scenery.
The special train has 18 carriages in total, with a recommended capacity of 108 seats, spacious and private, and has been adapted for elderly passengers:Bathrooms are equipped with handrails, bed heights are adjustable, and a 24-hour onboard medical team and security personnel are provided to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
🚂✨The 2026 Golden Autumn Special Train is about to depart! The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ takes the form of a land cruise, taking you through the sixteen-day scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. This journey requires no hotel changes or luggage moving, with in-depth sightseeing during the day and peaceful sleep at night, especially suitable for families or elderly tourists who prefer a slow pace and light burden. Currently in the summer schedule operation phase, the highly anticipated Golden Autumn schedule is also open for consultation—the itinerary covers the early yellowing of poplar forests, gradually tinted grasslands, and clear lakes of northern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery, making it an ideal choice for both photography and leisure.D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan Opera face-changing, Panda blessing, Lantern riddle contest)
D2 Chengdu Number Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan Mahjong experience, Werewolf game, Chess/Gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences)
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction D7 Kuqa → Bayinbuluke (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Duku Highway South Section, Bayin Swan Lake)
D8 Bayinbuluke → Nalati (Duku Highway Middle Section, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is a cultural tourism special train product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, tickets, and services, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: stops during the day for tourists to get off and sightsee; the train runs smoothly to the next stop at night, where passengers sleep peacefully in their exclusive cabins. No need to repeatedly check in or move luggage throughout the journey, greatly reducing travel fatigue. D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Heavenly Lake Tianshan Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song session, Chess master, Werewolf game)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, journey concludes successfully
Take a tourist special train to explore 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)
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Explanation
The route spans the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the ancient city streets of Kashgar, from the Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau to the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayinbuluke, then through Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, and finally arriving at Heavenly Lake Tianshan—covering almost all of Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The train passes through the Duku Highway (depending on specific schedule availability), Tianshan Grand Canyon, White Sand Lake, Kanas Lake, and other well-known areas, meeting diverse expectations of Western Regions scenery.Based on current confirmed information, the prices for each schedule of the 2026 ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ are as follows (one price includes designated items in the itinerary, including accommodation, dining, tickets, shuttle buses, guide services, etc.):
First Schedule:Departing June 4, 2026, ending June 19, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Second Schedule:Departing June 21, 2026, ending July 6, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Third Schedule:Departing July 8, 2026, ending July 23, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Fourth Schedule:Departing July 25, 2026, ending August 9, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Fifth Schedule:Departing August 11, 2026, ending August 26, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
The special train has 18 carriages in total, with a recommended capacity of 108 seats, spacious and private, and has been adapted for elderly passengers: Bathrooms are equipped with handrails, bed heights are adjustable, and a 24-hour onboard medical team and security personnel are provided to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.Sixth Schedule:Departing August 28, 2026, ending September 12, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person
Seventh Schedule:Departing September 14, 2026, ending September 29, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges, subject to the actual signed contract, and may be adjusted slightly based on schedule, room type, and policies.
📞 Registration Method
If you are interested in participating in this itinerary, you can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides professional travel consultant services to assist with boarding point arrangements (supporting boarding in Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi), answering itinerary details, and assisting with necessary procedures such as travel permits.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
🗓️ Simple ItineraryWeChat ID:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Panda Special Train Consultation’ when adding)
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to obtain the latest availability information and detailed itinerary PDF materials for appropriate arrangements.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes rich content, covering the entire journey’s corresponding room type special train soft sleeper, 15 nights of accommodation (including high-star hotels and scenic area characteristic guesthouses), 31 main meals (including roast whole lamb, Sayram Lake high white salmon feast, and other specialty meals), first admission tickets to scenic spots, shuttle buses, Kanas cruise, Duku Highway passage qualification, professional guide, Panda butler service, onboard medical care, travel insurance, drone follow-up photography, travel permit agency, and free pick-up/drop-off at Chengdu station/airport.
Exclusions include: round-trip transportation to Chengdu (flights/high-speed rail), personal expenses, optional activities (such as horse riding, desert off-roading, etc., all voluntary and clearly priced), single cabin supplements, etc. For solo travelers, the agency will try to arrange shared accommodation, with special cases negotiated separately.
All service details and cancellation/change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🍁The 2026 Golden Autumn schedule (late August to late September) has entered peak booking season, with early yellowing poplar forests and pleasant weather, making it an excellent time to experience the autumn charm of northern Xinjiang. If you long for a journey without rushing, without worry, and with an immersive experience of Western Regions scenery, the ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ might be the answer you’re looking for. Feel free to call or WeChat for details to start this poetic journey on the move.
To learn more details about Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
