2026 Panda Special Train Chengdu Official Website Entrance, 16 Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop Registration Guide
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. 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)
🚂 Panda Special Train Chengdu Number 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop Tour Registration Guide:Slowly Travel the Western Regions, a Comfortable Journey with One Berth All the Way
Want to see all the snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and ancient cities of Xinjiang’s southern and northern regions in one trip, without frequently changing hotels or moving luggage? In 2026, the ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is offering travelers a new, relaxed, and meticulously serviced travel option with its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way’ model. This 16-day loop itinerary covers the core landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, suitable for family trips or middle-aged and elderly friends seeking a relaxed experience.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination
The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is a high-quality tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The entire journey adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model, allowing deep immersion in scenic spots during the day and sleeping in exclusive compartments while moving at night, avoiding long-distance bus travel and frequent hotel changes.
The itinerary spans Eastern Xinjiang (Turpan), Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Kuqa), and Northern Xinjiang (Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake), connecting the heat of the Flaming Mountains, the wisdom of the Karez wells, the street textures of Kashgar Old City, the vast lakes and mountains of the Pamir Plateau, the rugged scenery of the Duku Highway, and the blue mystery of Kanas Lake. The landscapes along the way are diverse—from Danxia canyons to alpine meadows, from oasis ancient cities to snowy lakes—forming a complete picture of the Western Regions.
The train is equipped with multi-functional carriages such as a living room car, entertainment car, and dining car, offering various leisure activities like Sichuan mahjong, board games, KTV, and audio-visual entertainment, with ‘Panda Butler’ assistance throughout to enhance travel comfort and convenience.
🚂 Panda Special Train Chengdu Number 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop Tour Registration Guide: Slowly Travel the Western Regions, a Comfortable Journey with One Berth All the Way> Note:Specific daily arrangements may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement, and shall be based on the actual tour confirmation notice and travel contract.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, Panda blessing, Lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Number Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf game, Chess/Backgammon)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez wells, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
Want to see all the snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and ancient cities of Xinjiang’s southern and northern regions in one trip, without frequently changing hotels or moving luggage? In 2026, the ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is offering travelers a new, relaxed, and meticulously serviced travel option with its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way’ model. This 16-day loop itinerary covers the core landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, suitable for family trips or middle-aged and elderly friends seeking a relaxed experience. 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)
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)
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Lake Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, Chess master, Werewolf game)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip ends successfully
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are 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)
💰 Price Description
First Session:Departing June 4, 2026, ending June 19, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ is a high-quality tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The entire journey adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model, allowing deep immersion in scenic spots during the day and sleeping in exclusive compartments while moving at night, avoiding long-distance bus travel and frequent hotel changes.Second Session:Departing June 21, 2026, ending July 6, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Third Session:Departing July 8, 2026, ending July 23, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Session:Departing July 25, 2026, ending August 9, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Session:Departing August 11, 2026, ending August 26, 2026, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Session:Departing August 28, 2026, ending September 12, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Session:Departing September 14, 2026, ending September 29, 2026, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person.
The itinerary spans Eastern Xinjiang (Turpan), Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Kuqa), and Northern Xinjiang (Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake), connecting the heat of the Flaming Mountains, the wisdom of the Karez wells, the street textures of Kashgar Old City, the vast lakes and mountains of the Pamir Plateau, the rugged scenery of the Duku Highway, and the blue mystery of Kanas Lake. The landscapes along the way are diverse—from Danxia canyons to alpine meadows, from oasis ancient cities to snowy lakes—forming a complete picture of the Western Regions.> The above prices are for reference only. Specific costs, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to the signed formal travel contract. Prices may fluctuate with the session.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233 (WeChat can be added)
WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Copy the number to add as a friend, receive detailed itinerary and train introduction for free)
ℹ️ Cost Description and Service Description
Costs usually include:Full-trip special train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, local air-conditioned tour bus transfers, some specialty meals, onboard service staff, and basic recreational activities. Not included: personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic spots, single room supplement, etc.
The train is equipped with multi-functional carriages such as a living room car, entertainment car, and dining car, offering various leisure activities like Sichuan mahjong, board games, KTV, and audio-visual entertainment, with ‘Panda Butler’ assistance throughout to enhance travel comfort and convenience.For single registrants, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if a separate compartment is needed due to special circumstances, related matters can be negotiated separately. Service standards for transportation, accommodation, dining, etc., involved in the itinerary are subject to the travel contract confirmed by both parties.
All arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists. The itinerary may be adjusted due to force majeure factors or changes in scenic area policies, and full communication and agreement with tourists will be made at that time.
🧭 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing;
Some sections (e.g., Duku Highway) are affected by season and weather; opening status is subject to local announcements;
Train operations are managed by railway dispatching, with high punctuality rates, but it is still recommended to allow flexible time;
The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who value experience rather than high-intensity check-ins.
If you are interested in the ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu Number’ 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop Tour, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest session availability and detailed information. Phone/WeChat: 181-3962-2233. When inquiring, please specify the number of travelers, preferred room type, and intended tour date for more accurate service.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
