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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)
🚂 Slowly tour Xinjiang on a ‘moving home’ — 2026 Booking Guide for the Chengdu Panda Special Train
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more people are yearning for a deep travel style of ‘seeing sights by day, traveling by night.’ In 2026, the ‘Chengdu’ Panda Special Train continues its immersive and comfortable travel philosophy with a 16-day, 15-night itinerary, taking tourists from the heart of Sichuan through the Hexi Corridor, deep into the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, connecting deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes along the way, truly realizing a poetic journey where ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery shifts with the train.’
This train is not just a transportation journey but an immersive vacation experience blending culture, cuisine, and scenery. Panda elements can be seen everywhere in the carriages, from decorative details to interactive activities, reflecting the clever fusion of Tianfu culture and Western Region scenery. The entire train has 18 carriages, including dining cars, entertainment cars, lounge cars, and 54 private compartments, with a capacity of 108 people. The space is spacious, and the service is attentive, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists or family groups seeking comfort and convenience.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The ‘Chengdu’ focuses on a full northern and southern Xinjiang loop, covering about 8,000 kilometers, including classic areas like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Yining, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Urumqi, passing through 21 4A/5A-level scenic spots. The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model — sleep comfortably on the train at night, explore during the day, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, making the trip more relaxing.
The landscapes along the way are rich and diverse: the heat of the Flaming Mountains, the wisdom of the Karez wells, the majesty of Muztagh Ata, the grandeur of the Duku Highway, the clarity of Sayram Lake, the mystery of Kanas Lake… each stop is a natural painting. At the same time, the train arranges multiple cultural interactive activities, such as Sichuan opera face-changing, tea art experiences, lantern riddle contests, and folk song gatherings, making the journey full of fun and warmth.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the finalized 2026 itinerary)
🚂 Slowly tour Xinjiang on a ‘moving home’ — 2026 Booking Guide for the Chengdu Panda Special TrainD1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddle contests)
D2 Chengdu Special Train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, ‘Close Your Eyes’ game, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez wells, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome banquet)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
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)
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more people are yearning for a deep travel style of ‘seeing sights by day, traveling by night.’ In 2026, the ‘Chengdu’ Panda Special Train continues its immersive and comfortable travel philosophy with a 16-day, 15-night itinerary, taking tourists from the heart of Sichuan through the Hexi Corridor, deep into the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, connecting deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes along the way, truly realizing a poetic journey where ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery shifts with the train.’ D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (middle section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing 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 boat tour)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
This train is not just a transportation journey but an immersive vacation experience blending culture, cuisine, and scenery. Panda elements can be seen everywhere in the carriages, from decorative details to interactive activities, reflecting the clever fusion of Tianfu culture and Western Region scenery. The entire train has 18 carriages, including dining cars, entertainment cars, lounge cars, and 54 private compartments, with a capacity of 108 people. The space is spacious, and the service is attentive, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists or family groups seeking comfort and convenience. D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, chess masters, Werewolf game)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Subject to Contract)
First Session:Departure from June 4, 2026, to June 19, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Take a tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury available. 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)
Second Session:Departure from June 21, 2026, to July 6, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Third Session:Departure from July 8, 2026, to July 23, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsFourth Session:Departure from July 25, 2026, to August 9, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Session:Departure from August 11, 2026, to August 26, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Session:Departure from August 28, 2026, to September 12, 2026, Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Session:Departure from September 14, 2026, to September 29, 2026, Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary slightly based on departure dates, room types, and service content.
📞 How to Book?
Currently, the ‘Chengdu’ Panda Special Train must be booked through travel agency channels and cannot be purchased via regular railway ticketing platforms like 12306. Tourists can consult and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
The ‘Chengdu’ focuses on a full northern and southern Xinjiang loop, covering about 8,000 kilometers, including classic areas like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Yining, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Urumqi, passing through 21 4A/5A-level scenic spots. The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model — sleep comfortably on the train at night, explore during the day, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, making the trip more relaxing.Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive detailed itinerary materials for free)
When booking, you can choose to board from Chengdu, Lanzhou, or Urumqi, offering flexibility and convenience. It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to confirm availability and specific boarding arrangements.
🧳 Cost Inclusions and Service Description
Costs typically include:Full transportation (special train compartment accommodation), first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area transfers, meals (including special welcome banquet), guide service, onboard medical care, butler service, and onboard cultural entertainment activities.
Compartment Configuration:
Youranju (4-person compartment):Approximately 12 square meters, bunk bed design, each bed 1 meter wide, equipped with reading lights, charging sockets, storage cabinets;
The landscapes along the way are rich and diverse: the heat of the Flaming Mountains, the wisdom of the Karez wells, the majesty of Muztagh Ata, the grandeur of the Duku Highway, the clarity of Sayram Lake, the mystery of Kanas Lake… each stop is a natural painting. At the same time, the train arranges multiple cultural interactive activities, such as Sichuan opera face-changing, tea art experiences, lantern riddle contests, and folk song gatherings, making the journey full of fun and warmth.Shiyiju (2-person compartment):Approximately 15 square meters, king or twin beds, includes bathroom, viewing window, sofa, offering greater privacy.
The entire train is covered with 5G network, equipped with smart access control, voice interaction system, international brand toiletries, and extra-wide viewing windows. The service team consists of ‘Panda butlers,’ vacation ambassadors, professional chefs, and medical staff, providing 24-hour attentive care.
> Special Note:For solo bookings, our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances will be negotiated separately. All service content and cancellation policies are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations, subject to the signed tourism contract.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing;
The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau); please inform staff in advance if you have any special health conditions;
The train is a package vacation product with specified itinerary items; tickets are not sold separately and require overall booking;
Please keep communication channels open before departure to receive the latest boarding notifications.
Want to experience a Xinjiang trip without moving luggage, rushing, and with stops along the way? The ‘Chengdu’ Panda Special Train might be the slow travel style you’re looking for. For more details, feel free to call or WeChat: 181-3962-2233 to get the latest 2026 departure dates and itinerary materials.
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)
