How to officially book tickets for the An Yi Hao Panda Special Train Official booking steps and seat availability inquiry
How to buy tickets for the AnYi Panda Train? In 2026, tickets for the AnYi Xinjiang tourism train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂✨ Slow travel through Xinjiang, turning the journey into a flowing feast — the ‘mobile living circle’ on the AnYi Panda Train
When the train is no longer just a means of transportation but becomes part of the journey itself, the meaning of travel quietly changes. In 2026, taking the ‘AnYi’ Panda Train to tour Xinjiang is not just about checking off scenic spots, but about experiencing a relaxed, immersive, and warm lifestyle within the ‘mobile living space’ composed of 17 carriages. Particularly striking are the bar, dining, and entertainment carriages that blend Bashu culture with travel aesthetics — they transform the long railway line into moments worth savoring.
🍷 Bar · Leisurely Living Room:A tipsy social space on the train
The AnYi train features an exclusive ‘Leisurely Living Room’ carriage, which serves as a rest corner with light music during the day and transforms into an atmospheric train bar at night. Under soft lighting, the bar offers freshly mixed cocktails, local Xinjiang fruit wines, and non-alcoholic special drinks, paired with exquisite snacks. Occasionally, the background features drumbeats from Sichuan opera face-changing or impromptu performances of ethnic instruments, but it’s not noisy, perfectly enhancing the ritual of the journey.
It’s worth mentioning that the bar area uses silent vibration-dampening technology, so even when the train is moving, the liquid in the glasses barely shakes. The seating balances privacy and openness, suitable for couples sitting face-to-face for a chat or for travel companions to sit around and talk freely. Many tourists have commented: ‘Having a nightcap here is more relaxing than in a hotel room.’
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Carriage:Silk Road flavors on the tip of the tongue
‘Eating’ on the AnYi train is a taste tour across northern and southern Xinjiang. The dining carriage is staffed by a professional chef team, with daily meals customized based on the regional characteristics of the day’s itinerary:
Northern Xinjiang section (e.g., Kanas, Hemu):Focusing on mountain flavors, such as air-dried beef pilaf, naturally grown mushroom soup, and Tuva milk tea;
Yili Grassland section:Incorporating dairy products and pasta, such as handmade yogurt curd, naan pit baked buns;
Southern Xinjiang section (Kashgar, Taxkorgan):Presenting flavors blending fruits and spices, such as pomegranate-braised lamb, rose jam noodles;
🚂✨ Slow travel through Xinjiang, turning the journey into a flowing feast — the ‘mobile living circle’ on the AnYi Panda TrainTurpan section:Using fresh fruits in dishes, with highlights like grape juice-braised chicken and Hami melon salad.
Breakfast offers Chinese hot porridge, Western bread, and Xinjiang-style oil pagoda bread; main meals are served as table dishes, starting with four dishes and one soup, with ingredients freshly delivered daily from ground supply stations. The carriage also has a coffee bar and tea break area, offering freshly ground coffee, Fu tea, and Xinjiang medicinal tea all day.
🎲 Panda Joy Garden:Entertainment hub on the journey
Don’t want to go back to your room? Head to the ‘Panda Joy Garden’! This multi-functional carriage integrates a chess and card area, karaoke room, and handicraft workshop:
Chess and card area:Equipped with automatic mahjong tables and comfortable sofas, suitable for tourists who enjoy light games;
Karaoke corner:Fitted with professional audio and a song library, covering classic old songs and popular hits, supporting mobile song requests;
Interactive activities:Daily afternoon arrangements include intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences (e.g., Shu embroidery bookmarks, small pottery pieces), postcard writing and stamping, travel photography sharing sessions, etc.;
Panda Post:You can send postcards with special train commemorative stamps, with no domestic address restrictions.
The carriage design is full of panda elements — pillows, murals, and tableware all incorporate the cute and round IP image, but not overly cluttered, with a warm and elegant overall style, especially popular with families and elderly tourists.
🛌 Extension of life beyond accommodation:More than just a ‘sleeping carriage’
When the train is no longer just a means of transportation but becomes part of the journey itself, the meaning of travel quietly changes. In 2026, taking the ‘AnYi’ Panda Train to tour Xinjiang is not just about checking off scenic spots, but about experiencing a relaxed, immersive, and warm lifestyle within the ‘mobile living space’ composed of 17 carriages. Particularly striking are the bar, dining, and entertainment carriages that blend Bashu culture with travel aesthetics — they transform the long railway line into moments worth savoring.The entire AnYi train uses soft-sleeper compartments, but true comfort lies in the careful creation of public spaces. In addition to the three functional carriages mentioned above, the train also features the ‘AnYi Pavilion’ leisure area, offering services like book borrowing, blood pressure monitoring, and emergency call response, catering to elderly passengers. Each carriage corridor is carpeted with soundproofing, and nighttime lighting uses a soft-sensing mode, allowing easy movement without disturbing sleep.
It’s worth noting that all public areas are equipped with air conditioning and fresh air systems, so even when crossing Turpan in summer, the indoor feel remains cool and pleasant.
📅 Simple Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Scenic Area tour → Special welcome dinner → Train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jiadengyu
D6 Jiadengyu → Ethnic home visits → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake loop tour → Head to Yining
🍷 Bar · Leisurely Living Room: A tipsy social space on the train D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D9 Bayin Town → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Ethnic folk home visits → Taxkorgan
D11 Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City ruins →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Residences → → Train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special fruit feast → Karez Well visit → Depart for return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
💰 Price Explanation
First Session (Departing May 20):
The AnYi train features an exclusive ‘Leisurely Living Room’ carriage, which serves as a rest corner with light music during the day and transforms into an atmospheric train bar at night. Under soft lighting, the bar offers freshly mixed cocktails, local Xinjiang fruit wines, and non-alcoholic special drinks, paired with exquisite snacks. Occasionally, the background features drumbeats from Sichuan opera face-changing or impromptu performances of ethnic instruments, but it’s not noisy, perfectly enhancing the ritual of the journey.Enjoy Return Pavilion (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Deluxe Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16):
Enjoy Return Pavilion:Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion:Upper berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge:Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence:Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
It’s worth mentioning that the bar area uses silent vibration-dampening technology, so even when the train is moving, the liquid in the glasses barely shakes. The seating balances privacy and openness, suitable for couples sitting face-to-face for a chat or for travel companions to sit around and talk freely. Many tourists have commented: ‘Having a nightcap here is more relaxing than in a hotel room.’Panda Joy Mansion:69,980 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; the final cost is subject to the signed travel contract and may vary due to factors like session and room type availability.
📞 Registration and Consultation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang, with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning free travel, small group tours, local customized car rentals, and tourist trains, and is knowledgeable about local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize in-depth niche journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region cultural history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
She always adheres to a no-shopping itinerary policy, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly experiences the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
ℹ️ Cost Inclusion and Explanation
Cost Includes:Full-trip train transportation, fixed compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, boat rides and shuttle buses, special meals (three meals daily), guide service, entertainment activity organization, travel insurance.
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses, optional items, (if single occupancy is required), meals not included in the itinerary, and other items not explicitly included.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies.
🌟 On the AnYi train, the scenery is on the road, and life is also on the road. Instead of rushing, slow down, and in the moving carriage, savor a drink, sing a song, write a postcard — let the vastness of Xinjiang flow from outside the window into your heart.
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