Lying Down Tour of the Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop! Panda Special Train Chengdu No. 16 Day Special Train Booking Guide

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. Multiple options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train special 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)
🚂 Lie down and tour the Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop! Panda Special Train ‘Chengdu’ 16-day special train booking guide
Tired of the exhausting pace of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and rushing to attractions? In the summer of 2026, try a new way of traveling and living—take the ‘Chengdu’ Panda-themed tourist special train for an immersive slow journey across Northern and Southern Xinjiang. This train is not just a means of transportation, but a moving cultural living room. Explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in your private cabin at night, with a ‘one berth all the way’ experience, truly achieving ‘the train follows the people, the people play while the train stops’ for a comfortable experience.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction
The ‘Chengdu’ special train carefully designs a 16-day itinerary, connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering four typical landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi, and oases. From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau, from the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Ancient City to the misty wooden houses of Hemu Village, and then to the blue waters and skies of Sayram Lake and the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, every stop is worth savoring.
According to the latest scenic area opening information for 2026:
The Duku Highway is expected to fully open from late May to early June, with operating hours from 9:00 to 20:00 daily. The itinerary has been reasonably arranged within the compliant time slots;
Nalati Grassland’s peak season opening hours are 8:30 to 20:00, with tickets valid for 48 hours and supporting re-entry;
Core areas in Southern Xinjiang such as Kashgar Ancient City and Gaotai Folk Houses are currently open to tourists normally, with no additional reservations required;

🚂 Lie down and tour the Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop! Panda Special Train ‘Chengdu’ 16-day special train booking guideNorthern Xinjiang scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and Hemu are all in excellent visiting seasons, with pleasant weather and magnificent scenery.
Additionally, the itinerary includes multiple special experiences:The Flaming Mountains scenic area in Turpan has launched Journey to the West-themed interactive projects; Karez Well has added new cultural and creative and coffee consumption scenes; Hemu arranges tea breaks and aerial photography; Kanas offers boat services, making the journey more engaging and memorable.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (subject to the final confirmed version)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddle contests)
D2 Chengdu special train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf game, chess/backgammon)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)

Tired of the exhausting pace of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and rushing to attractions? In the summer of 2026, try a new way of traveling and living—take the ‘Chengdu’ Panda-themed tourist special train for an immersive slow journey across Northern and Southern Xinjiang. This train is not just a means of transportation, but a moving cultural living room. Explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in your private cabin at night, with a ‘one berth all the way’ experience, truly achieving ‘the train follows the people, the people play while the train stops’ for a comfortable experience. D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
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 Observation Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas boat ride)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)

🌄 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (folk song gathering, chess masters, Werewolf game)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, itinerary successfully concludes
> Note:The specific itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to railway scheduling, weather, scenic area policies, and other factors. The final arrangement is subject to the ‘Tour Departure Notice’.
💰 Price Explanation (Reference for 2026 tour dates)

Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple 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)
The following are the announced schedules and corresponding prices for the ‘Chengdu’ special train in 2026. All prices are in yuan per person:
First Session:Departing June 4, 2026, ending June 19, 2026. You Ran Ju 65,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 yuan/person.
Second Session:Departing June 21, 2026, ending July 6, 2026. You Ran Ju 65,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 yuan/person.

The ‘Chengdu’ special train carefully designs a 16-day itinerary, connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering four typical landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, Gobi, and oases. From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau, from the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Ancient City to the misty wooden houses of Hemu Village, and then to the blue waters and skies of Sayram Lake and the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, every stop is worth savoring.Third Session:Departing July 8, 2026, ending July 23, 2026. You Ran Ju 65,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 yuan/person.
Fourth Session:Departing July 25, 2026, ending August 9, 2026. You Ran Ju 65,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 yuan/person.
Fifth Session:Departing August 11, 2026, ending August 26, 2026. You Ran Ju 65,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 yuan/person.
Sixth Session:Departing August 28, 2026, ending September 12, 2026. You Ran Ju 68,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 yuan/person.
Seventh Session:Departing September 14, 2026, ending September 29, 2026. You Ran Ju 68,999 yuan/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 yuan/person.
> Prices are for reference only. Actual costs are subject to the signed tourism contract between both parties and may fluctuate due to schedule, room type, policies, and other factors.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for the ‘Chengdu’ related routes through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

According to the latest scenic area opening information for 2026:📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Chengdu consultation’ when adding)
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to obtain detailed itinerary materials, seat availability information, and the signing process. Address information should be confirmed directly with customer service.
✅ Fee Inclusion and Service Description
Fees typically include:
Full-trip berth on the special train (one berth all the way, no need to change berths)
15 nights of accommodation within the itinerary (including special train cabins, high-star hotels, and characteristic homestays)
Full-trip meals (main meal standard approximately 50–100 yuan/person, including local specialty fusion dishes)

The Duku Highway is expected to fully open from late May to early June, with operating hours from 9:00 to 20:00 daily. The itinerary has been reasonably arranged within the compliant time slots; first admission tickets to scenic spots and some experience activities (such as Kanas boat ride, Hemu aerial photography, etc.)
Onboard service staff, tour guides, and basic medical support
For single-person registrations, efforts will be made to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
> All service content, accommodation standards, meal arrangements, etc., are subject to the actual signed contract. In case of force majeure factors or policy changes during the itinerary, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments to the itinerary.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
The Pamir Plateau area has an altitude of approximately 3,000–3,600 meters. It is recommended to bring warm clothing and avoid strenuous exercise upon first arrival at high altitude.
The weather along the Duku Highway is changeable; please pay attention to real-time road condition information.
When entering border management areas, you must carry valid identification documents and cooperate with relevant checks.
The train is a cultural tourism integrated product; train tickets are not sold separately and must be booked entirely through the travel agency.
This 16-day journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang is not just a geographical crossing, but a deep dialogue between culture and nature. On the ‘Chengdu’, you can let go of the rush and focus on the scenery before you and inner peace. For details, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat: 181-3962-2233.
For more details on 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)