Panda Special Train Shifang Official Booking Process, Clear and Easy to Understand
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
To smoothly board the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’, especially the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour, understanding the booking process in advance will save you a lot of trouble. This guide will walk you through every step from inquiry to boarding, helping you easily secure your seat. 🐼
🚂 About Shifang:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It does not sell tickets separately but as a package of ‘ticket + travel itinerary’, which cannot be purchased on 12306 and must be booked through a regular travel agency.
The train adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ mode, allowing you to rest in comfortable compartments and visit the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang energetically during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
🛌 Carriage Configuration Overview
Premium Zijin (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments for a total of 22 passengers. The carriage has shower rooms, and compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, etc.
Premium Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in carriages 2–6 and 12–16, each with 10 four-person compartments for a total of 40 passengers. The carriage has 2 shower rooms, and compartments are equipped with tea tables, TVs, etc.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-person Room):Soundproof sliding doors, equipped with custom bedding, charging ports, reading lights, etc. The carriage has public restrooms and shower rooms.
Public Entertainment:Carriage 9 is a multi-functional carriage (tea bar, KTV, entertainment room, mahjong tables); Carriage 8 is a Panda dining car (2-person/4-person seats).
To smoothly board the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’, especially the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour, understanding the booking process in advance will save you a lot of trouble. This guide will walk you through every step from inquiry to boarding, helping you easily secure your seat. 🐼Supporting Facilities:The train also has a medical room, smoking area, tea room, etc.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Highlights Tour
This route covers key attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang, using a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ mode. Specific attraction stop times and visit order may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, etc., and will follow the actual itinerary.
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
🚂 About Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke-Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It does not sell tickets separately but as a package of ‘ticket + travel itinerary’, which cannot be purchased on 12306 and must be booked through a regular travel agency.Days 15–16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
Our agency offers various travel options including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
💰 Price Description and Schedule
Prices and Tour Dates
Panda Special Train Shifang 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour Dates:
June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Premium Platinum:Standard four-person room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum:Standard four-person room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Zijin:High-end four-person room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The train adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ mode, allowing you to rest in comfortable compartments and visit the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang energetically during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.The above are reference package prices for 2026; actual costs may vary due to berth type, group size, and policy changes. The final price, inclusions, and cancellation policies are subject to the travel contract signed with the agency.
📝 Four-Step Booking Process
1. Inquiry and Confirmation
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for registration.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Provide the number of travelers, preferred dates, and room type to the customer service to confirm availability and pricing.
2. Submit Information
After confirmation, provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other real information as required for booking and contract signing.
3. Payment and Contract Signing
🛌 Carriage Configuration OverviewPay a deposit as instructed by customer service and sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform to clarify rights and responsibilities.
4. Wait for Departure
Before departure, you will receive a ‘Travel Guide’ or ‘Departure Notice’ with meeting time, location, and other details.
💡 Practical Booking Tips
Book Early:Seats for Southern and Northern Xinjiang routes are tight during peak seasons; it’s advisable to inquire months in advance, especially for holidays and summer.
Use Authorized Channels:Always book through a travel agency, and be wary of individual resellers and unofficial platforms to ensure your funds are safe.
Prepare Documents:Please bring your original valid ID card or other required documents when traveling.
📞 Need a Personal Consultant?
If you want more detailed itinerary descriptions, room type comparisons, or one-on-one registration assistance, you can directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Customer service will check real-time availability and pricing, and recommend suitable dates and room types based on your needs.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction)
