Booking for the 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour on Panda Special Train · Chengdu No.
Panda Special Train · Chengdu No. 2026: 16-Day Panoramic Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang
When the sapphire blue body outlines the golden painting of “A Thousand Miles of Shu River and Mountains”, and the hidden “Sun Bird” pattern shimmers in the morning light, the first panda-themed high-quality tourist special train in Southwest China — Panda Special Train · Chengdu No. — is paving an 8,000-kilometer magnificent loop for the 2026 Xinjiang golden tourism season in the posture of a “mobile art gallery”. This high-end special train, co-created by China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group and Chengdu Culture and Tourism Group, perfectly integrates the gentleness of Tianfu culture with the grandeur of the Xinjiang land. With a 16-day and 15-night immersive journey, it makes “traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, changing scenery with each step” a new way to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Special Train Introduction: A Land-based Star Hotel Empowered by Tianfu Culture
Based on the 25G-type passenger car, the Panda Special Train · Chengdu No. has been upgraded and renovated. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, with 54 independent guest rooms and a fixed capacity of 108 seats. It can carry a maximum of 132 people through flexible combination of parent-child rooms, balancing privacy and comfort. With the theme of “Rhythm of Mountains and Rivers”, the train body adopts a sapphire blue background with golden lines, cleverly integrating the “Sun Bird” of Jinsha Site with the mountains and rivers of Shu. The interior of the carriage is a “mobile art gallery”, where Tianfu elements such as cotton roses, ginkgoes and green bamboos complement nearly 60 national intangible cultural heritage works in 7 categories including Shu brocade, Shu embroidery and bamboo weaving. Every detail reflects cultural heritage.
The special train has built a full-functional residential space, covering five types of carriages: “You Ran Ju” and “Shi Yi Ju” guest room carriages, “Le Fu Ting” entertainment carriage, “Golden Panda” dining carriage, and “Jin Shi Hui” kitchen carriage. In terms of service, it adopts the “Panda Housekeeper” full-time on-duty mode, equipped with 24-hour porters, emergency medical personnel, and two tour guides (full-time tour guide + local golden tour guide) accompanying the whole journey. It not only meets the slow-paced needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists, but also adapts to the diverse travel experiences of families and couples. The core adopts an all-inclusive price model, covering train accommodation, land high-end hotels, full-course catering, first-entry tickets to scenic spots, transportation connections and exclusive services, truly realizing “one registration, worry-free throughout the journey”.
Core Itinerary: 16 Days and 15 Nights, a Panoramic Feast Through the Tianshan Mountains
In 2026, Chengdu No. mainly focuses on the 16-day and 15-night panoramic loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, divided into “Duku Version” and “Autumn Rhythm Version”. It focuses on the core landscapes and seasonal characteristics of Xinjiang, connecting the elegance of Northern Xinjiang, the grandeur of Duku Highway and the customs of Southern Xinjiang, with no retracing the same route throughout the journey.
Itinerary Context (Duku Version as the Core, Autumn Rhythm Version Optimizes the Autumn Scenery Experience in Northern Xinjiang)
I. Itinerary Overview
The Panda Special Train · Chengdu No. offers a 16-day luxury panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, visiting many famous scenic spots in Xinjiang along the way, and finally returning to Chengdu or Lanzhou.
II. Itinerary Arrangement
Day 1: Gather in Chengdu/Lanzhou Gathering Location: Chengdu West Station or Anjing Station, Lanzhou Station Departure Time: Expected to depart from Chengdu at 9:00 AM, and from Lanzhou at 8:00 PM on the first day Activities: Sichuan Opera Face Changing Performance and Panda Blessing Welcome Dinner will be held on the train
Day 2: Train Sightseeing Activities: The whole day serves as a “mobile observation deck”. The carriage is equipped with a chess and card room, a Werewolf Killing game area and a folk song concert, providing tourists with rich entertainment activities
Day 3: Turpan Scenic Spots: Flaming Mountain, Karez Activities: After the tour, take the Chengdu No. to Kashgar in the evening
Day 4: Kashgar Activities: Arrive in Kashgar in the afternoon, attend the welcome dinner and enjoy the Xinjiang song and dance performance Accommodation: High-end hotels such as Southern Xinjiang Global Harbor, Radisson or Hilton
Day 5: Pamir Mountains Scenic Spots: White Sand Mountain – White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Activities: Return to Kashgar and check into the hotel
Day 6: Kashgar — Kuqa Scenic Spots: Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residential Buildings Activities: Experience pottery making, take the Chengdu No. to Kuqa in the evening
Day 7: Kuqa — Bayanbulak Scenic Spots: Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Swan Lake and Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns Activities: After the tour, check into Bayanbulak Hotel
Day 8: Bayanbulak — Nalati Scenic Spots: Scenery of the Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland in the Sky Activities: After the tour, check into the hotel in Nalati Scenic Area
Day 9: Nalati — Yining Scenic Spots: Tianshan Flower Sea/Lavender Base (in bloom from June to August) Activities: After the tour, check into Yining Hotel
Day 10: Yining — Beitun Scenic Spots: Round-the-Lake Tour of Sayram Lake Activities: Taste the Huchen Fish Feast of Sayram Lake, take the Chengdu No. to Beitun by night
Day 11: Beitun — Hemu Scenic Spots: Hemu Bridge, Birch Forest Activities: Enjoy the sunset and starry sky, experience drone aerial photography, check into the hotel in Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12: Hemu — Kanas Scenic Spots:哈登 Observation Platform, Three Bays of Kanas Activities: Take a cruise ship to the Fish Observation Platform, check into the hotel in Kanas Scenic Area
Day 13: Kanas — Burqin Scenic Spots: Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast Activities: Taste special delicacies, check into Burqin Hotel
Day 14: Burqin — Urumqi Scenic Spots: Colorful Beach, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area Activities: Attend the Tianchi Yaochi Feast, freely visit the International Bazaar
Day 15: Urumqi — Chengdu/Lanzhou Activities: Return by train, hold a journey summary sharing meeting and a long-table dinner
Day 16: Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou Arrival Time: Expected to arrive in Lanzhou at 8:00 AM, and in Chengdu at 11:00 PM Activities: Special car transfer to the station/airport, end the journey
Version Differences
Duku Version (June-August): Highlighting the grandeur of the full opening of Duku Highway, adding core summer landscapes such as Yili Lavender and Bayanbulak Grassland, suitable for summer resort and natural scenery lovers.
Autumn Rhythm Version (August-September): Optimizing the Northern Xinjiang itinerary, extending the stay time in Kanas and Hemu, focusing on autumn scenery such as golden birch forests and misty lakes, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts.
2026 Official Departure Dates: Golden Period from May to September, 8 Departures Covering the Whole Season
In 2026, the departure dates of Chengdu No. are concentrated in the best tourist season of Xinjiang, with a total of 8 departures, divided into the First Departure Version, Duku Version and Autumn Rhythm Version. It supports boarding at three locations: Chengdu, Lanzhou and Urumqi. The specific boarding time needs to be confirmed with the customer service in advance.
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Departure No.
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Departure Date
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End Date
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Version Type
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Status
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1
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2026.05.18
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2026.06.02
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First Departure Version (Chartered)
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Sold Out
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2
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2026.06.04
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2026.06.19
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Duku Version
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Limited Seats
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3
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2026.06.21
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2026.07.06
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Duku Version
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Limited Seats
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4
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2026.07.08
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2026.07.23
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Duku Version
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Normal Booking
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5
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2026.07.25
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2026.08.09
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Duku Version
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Normal Booking
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6
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2026.08.11
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2026.08.26
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Duku Version
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Limited Seats
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7
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2026.08.28
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2026.09.12
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Autumn Rhythm Version
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Hot Booking
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8
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2026.09.14
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2026.09.29
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Autumn Rhythm Version
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Hot Booking
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Warm Reminder: The First Departure Version is sold out, and the seats of the Duku Version from June to July are limited. It is recommended to book 2-6 months in advance to lock the seats; the specific departure time is subject to the dispatch order of China State Railway Group. If there is any adjustment, the customer service will notify you at the first time.
Room Type Introduction: Two High-end Configurations, Adapting to Diverse Travel Needs
Chengdu No. only has two types of high-end rooms, both equipped with independent bathrooms, refrigerators and smart home systems, and adopts ultra-quiet design to ensure the quality of rest during the journey.
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Room Type
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Area
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Layout Configuration
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Suitable For
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Core Highlights
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You Ran Ju
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8㎡
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Intelligent control double beds (75cm×200cm), independent bathroom
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Couples, friends, single travelers
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Cost-effective, full-view observation window, intelligent temperature control
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Shi Yi Ju
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10㎡
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Double bed + pull-out sofa bed, independent bathroom, additional storage space
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Family trips (2 adults and 1 child), parent-child combinations
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Larger space, flexible combination, suitable for parent-child rest
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2026 Official Prices: All-inclusive, No Hidden Costs
Prices are divided by version, with slight differences between the Duku Version and the Autumn Rhythm Version. The whole journey is all-inclusive, including core rights and interests such as train accommodation, land high-end hotels, full-course catering, first-entry tickets to scenic spots, transportation connections, tour guide services and medical security.
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Room Type
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Duku Version (06.04-08.26)
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Autumn Rhythm Version (08.28-09.29)
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Remarks
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You Ran Ju
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65,999 yuan/person
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68,999 yuan/person
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Children under 12 years old do not occupy train berths or hotel rooms, including meals, tickets and transportation fees; single room supplement is required
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Shi Yi Ju
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69,999 yuan/person
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72,999 yuan/person
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Priority recommended for parent-child combinations; sofa bed is suitable for children’s rest
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Children’s Policy: Children under 12 years old include train meals, scenic spot tickets and ground transportation fees, excluding train berths and land hotel rooms; if they need to occupy a berth or a room, they need to be charged an additional 70% of the adult price of the corresponding room type, and the specific cost is subject to the customer service calculation.
Booking Consultation: Guo Jing, Official Booking Center of Panda Special Train
In 2026, take the Panda Special Train · Chengdu No., with Tianfu culture as the preface and Tianshan mountains and rivers as the scroll. In the 16-day slow journey, unlock the extreme scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, feel the new charm of “railway + cultural tourism”, and make every journey an irreplaceable memory.
