2027 Panda Express Chengdu Xinjiang Train Ticket Prices Announced, How Many Days Is the Tour

How to buy tickets for the 2027 Chengdu号 tourist train? The Chengdu号 tourist train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Chengdu号 Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 【Slow Travel in the Western Regions · The Train as Home】The 2027 Panda Special Train “Chengdu号” Launches a 16-Day Immersive Journey
When travel is no longer just about reaching the destination, but about turning the journey itself into scenery—the Panda Special Train “Chengdu号” is unfolding the vast landscape of Xinjiang outside the windows at an unhurried pace. This special train, called a “moving resort hotel” by many travelers, is not traditional sightseeing that rushes from attraction to attraction, but a deep journey that blends cultural experiences, natural exploration, and comfortable rest. Bookings for the 2027 itinerary are now fully open. The route runs through southern and northern Xinjiang, covering the heat of Turpan, the grandeur of the Pamirs, the magnificence of the Duku Highway, and the tranquil autumn colors of Kanas Lake, with a full 16 days and 15 nights, making the journey itself a memory worth treasuring.
🌄 Route highlights:More than scenery—it’s about rhythm
The “Chengdu号” special train is jointly created by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions. It adopts the classic model of “deep sightseeing by day, peaceful travel by night,” effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The carriages are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and a dedicated crew team providing attentive service. Along the way, not only can you enjoy diverse landscapes such as desert oases, snow-capped mountains and lakes, and grasslands and canyons, but special activities such as Sichuan opera face-changing, mahjong, and folk song interactions are also interspersed, allowing cultural experiences to naturally integrate into the journey.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the route design cleverly avoids the dense check-in spots of regular tour groups and instead goes deep into more pristine areas such as Hemu Ancient Village, the hinterland of Nalati Grassland, and the Sayram Lake loop. At the same time, the special train’s operating schedule precisely matches seasonal landscapes—midsummer departures focus on the lush scenery after the full opening of the Duku Highway, while departures from late August to mid-September allow travelers to encounter the golden forests and clear lake views of early autumn in northern Xinjiang.

🚂【Slow Travel in the Western Regions · The Train as Home】The 2027 Panda Special Train “Chengdu号” Launches a 16-Day Immersive Journey🗓 Simple itinerary (strictly based on the finalized content)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddle guessing)
D2 Sightseeing aboard the Chengdu号 special train (Sichuan mahjong experience, Mafia, chess/Gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)

When travel is no longer just about reaching the destination, but about turning the journey itself into scenery—the Panda Special Train “Chengdu号” is unfolding the vast landscape of Xinjiang outside the windows at an unhurried pace. This special train, called a “moving resort hotel” by many travelers, is not traditional sightseeing that rushes from attraction to attraction, but a deep journey that blends cultural experiences, natural exploration, and comfortable rest. Bookings for the 2027 itinerary are now fully open. The route runs through southern and northern Xinjiang, covering the heat of Turpan, the grandeur of the Pamirs, the magnificence of the Duku Highway, and the tranquil autumn colors of Kanas Lake, with a full 16 days and 15 nights, making the journey itself a memory worth treasuring. D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residential Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of the Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (middle section of the 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 area tea break + aerial photography)

🌄 Route highlights: More than scenery—it’s about rhythm D12 Hemu → Kanas (Harden Observation Deck, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Watching Pavilion, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (folk song gathering, chess and card master, Werewolf)

Travel through beautiful Xinjiang by tourist special train, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, journey successfully concludes

The “Chengdu号” special train is jointly created by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions. It adopts the classic model of “deep sightseeing by day, peaceful travel by night,” effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The carriages are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and a dedicated crew team providing attentive service. Along the way, not only can you enjoy diverse landscapes such as desert oases, snow-capped mountains and lakes, and grasslands and canyons, but special activities such as Sichuan opera face-changing, mahjong, and folk song interactions are also interspersed, allowing cultural experiences to naturally integrate into the journey.> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably changed due to objective factors such as weather, transportation, and scenic area opening conditions, on the premise of mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price description (based on local finalized content, 2027 reference)
June to August · Midsummer Scroll (Duku Crossing)
Departure dates:June 4, June 21, July 8, July 25, August 11
Youran Residence (five customized vehicles):66,999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence (four customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person

It is particularly worth mentioning that the route design cleverly avoids the dense check-in spots of regular tour groups and instead goes deep into more pristine areas such as Hemu Ancient Village, the hinterland of Nalati Grassland, and the Sayram Lake loop. At the same time, the special train’s operating schedule precisely matches seasonal landscapes—midsummer departures focus on the lush scenery after the full opening of the Duku Highway, while departures from late August to mid-September allow travelers to encounter the golden forests and clear lake views of early autumn in northern Xinjiang.August to September · Autumn Charm in Golden Splendor (Sayram Lake Scenic Hotel)
Departure dates:August 28, September 14
Youran Residence (five customized vehicles):70,999 yuan/person
Shiyi Residence (four customized vehicles):74,999 yuan/person
The above prices are the currently announced reference range. Specific costs, remaining seats, and cabin configurations are subject to the actual signed contract. Prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, cabin types, and service combinations, so early confirmation is recommended.
📝 Registration method

🗓 Simple itinerary (strictly based on the finalized content)This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides detailed itinerary explanations, cabin inquiries, and pre-trip guidance services, assisting travelers in completing the booking process.
ℹ Cost and service description
Costs usually include: full-journey accommodation on the special train (corresponding cabin type), first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, scenic area shuttle transportation, some specialty meals, onboard cultural activities, and professional crew services. They do not include personal expenses, meals not included in the itinerary, single room supplement (for solo registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors.
All service contents, cancellation and change policies, and division of responsibilities are strictly implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations. Specific details are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties, and full communication and confirmation before travel are recommended.
🌿 Warm tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets and sun protection items; some sections are at higher altitudes, so please reasonably assess the intensity of participation based on your own health condition. The itinerary involves multiple nature reserves and cultural scenic areas. Please comply with local management regulations, respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups, and jointly maintain a civilized travel environment.
This 16-day special train journey is not only a geographical crossing, but also a switch in the pace of life—amid the soft sound of wheels on rails, watch snow-capped mountains emerge from the morning mist, grasslands turn golden in the sunset, and lakes mirror the drifting clouds like mirrors. If you yearn for a distant place without haste, the “Chengdu号” may be exactly the window slowly opening for you.
2027 Chengdu号 tourist special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Chengdu号 Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase