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How do I buy tickets for the Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train? The Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on departure dates, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 Friends planning to travel extensively across North and South Xinjiang in 2027 without rushing around are asking about booking information for the Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu. This article organizes all the information everyone cares about—positioning, compartments, itinerary, prices, and registration—to help everyone make travel plans.
I. Train Introduction
The Splendid Tianfu is a quality tourist train themed around Shu brocade and Song dynasty elegance, part of the Panda Special Train product line. It blends Song dynasty aesthetics with Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage elements, positioned as a mobile cultural tourism space integrating natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and lifestyle aesthetics. The entire train has 18 cars with a capacity of only 92 seats, a small-group configuration offering relatively high privacy and comfort. The train operates on a “tour by day, travel by night” model, perfectly suited to Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered attractions—sightseeing at scenic spots during the day and resting and traveling on the train at night, without wasting time on daytime long-distance bus transfers.
II. Train Compartment Introduction
Currently the special train offers two compartment types, all equipped with bathrooms. All 2027 presale departures use this configuration. The regular boarding point is Chengdu Station, and at the end of the itinerary you can choose to disembark in Chengdu or Lanzhou.
Brocade Couch Double Room: Room area 13 square meters, with functional zoning using sheer soft partitions, equipped with a Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, and a refrigerator minibar. The twin beds can be separated or combined as needed, with a dry-wet separated bathroom, high-end custom furnishings and toiletries. Each departure has 3 rooms of this type.
Brocade Rest Double Room: Room area 10 square meters, decorated in Shu brocade and Song dynasty aesthetic design, equipped with a folding single sofa (can accommodate a third guest), multifunctional storage space, and a dry-wet separated bathroom. The twin beds in some compartments support separation/combination, with high-end custom furnishings and toiletries. Each departure has 4 rooms of this type.
III. Brief Itinerary and Specific 2027 Departure Dates

🚂 Friends planning to travel extensively across North and South Xinjiang in 2027 without rushing around are asking about booking information for the Panda Special Train · Splendid Tianfu. This article organizes all the information everyone cares about—positioning, compartments, itinerary, prices, and registration—to help everyone make travel plans.This 16-day, 15-night panoramic North and South Xinjiang journey controls daily sightseeing time to about 4-6 hours, reserving ample time for rest and free activities without rushing. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area closures, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
2027 Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition itinerary, corresponding departure dates:2027: May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, October 2 (the October departure cancels the Duku Highway section)
D1:Board the Panda Special Train in Chengdu to Urumqi, with a train welcome ceremony and band performance
D2:Arrive in Urumqi [Route A: Xinjiang Museum | International Grand Bazaar | Private Cultural Lecture / Route B: Tianshan Tianchi]
D3:Urumqi-Altay [Route A: Ahe Highway | Hemu / Route B: Hemu Village | Birch Forest | Exclusive Tea Break]
D4:Altay [Route A: Hemu | Kanas Cruise | Exclusive Tea Break | Tuvan Music Private Concert / Route B: Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas | Tuvan Music Private Concert]
D5:Kanas – Moon Bay | Immortal Bay | Wolong Bay
D6:Head to Ili [Route A: Sayram Lake / Route B: Sayram Lake / Route C: Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake | Sunset Dinner | Exclusive Chartered Lake Cruise]

I. Train IntroductionD7:Ili [Route A: Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati / Route B: Kalajun | Grassland Light Hike | Bonfire Party / Route C: Xiata Ancient Road]
D8:Ili [Route A: Nalati Grassland | Bayin Town / Route B: Kurdening / Route C: Sayram Lake]
D9:Ili-Kuqa [Route A: Duku Highway | Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break / Route B: Qiuci Museum | Kuqa Old Town / Route C: Qiuci Museum | Kuqa Old Town]
D10:Kuqa [Route A: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves | Qiuci Museum / Route B: Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break | Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves / Route C: Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break | Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves]
D11:Head to Kashgar, Pamir Plateau | Baisha Lake | Special Ancient Arts Event
D12:Kashgar – Visits to Homes of Various Ethnic Residents | Karakul Lake
D13:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque | Kashgar Old Town
D14:Board the Panda Special Train in Kashgar for the return to Chengdu, leisure travel time on the train

The Splendid Tianfu is a quality tourist train themed around Shu brocade and Song dynasty elegance, part of the Panda Special Train product line. It blends Song dynasty aesthetics with Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage elements, positioned as a mobile cultural tourism space integrating natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and lifestyle aesthetics. The entire train has 18 cars with a capacity of only 92 seats, a small-group configuration offering relatively high privacy and comfort. The train operates on a “tour by day, travel by night” model, perfectly suited to Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered attractions—sightseeing at scenic spots during the day and resting and traveling on the train at night, without wasting time on daytime long-distance bus transfers.D15:Train journey, travel companions share travel memories
D16:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, itinerary ends, airport transfer service
2027 Gilded Ode Edition itinerary, corresponding departure dates:2027: August 29, September 15
D1:Board the Panda Special Train in Chengdu to Urumqi, with a train welcome ceremony and band performance
D2:Arrive in Urumqi [Route A: Xinjiang Museum | International Grand Bazaar | Private Cultural Lecture / Route B: Tianshan Tianchi]
D3:Urumqi-Altay [Route A: Ahe Highway | Hemu / Route B: Hemu Village | Birch Forest | Exclusive Tea Break]
D4:Altay [Route A: Hemu | Kanas Cruise | Exclusive Tea Break | Tuvan Music Private Concert / Route B: Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas | Tuvan Music Private Concert]
D5:Kanas – Moon Bay | Immortal Bay | Wolong Bay

II. Train Compartment IntroductionD6:Head to Ili [Route A: Sayram Lake / Route B: Sayram Lake / Route C: Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake | Sunset Dinner | Exclusive Chartered Lake Cruise]
D7:Ili [Route A: Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati / Route B: Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland / Route C: Xiata Ancient Road]
D8:Ili [Route A: Nalati Grassland | Bayin Town / Route B: Nalati Grassland / Route C: Sayram Lake]
D9:Ili-Kuqa [Route A: Duku Highway | Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break / Route B: Qiuci Museum | Kuqa Old Town / Route C: Qiuci Museum | Kuqa Old Town]
D10:Kuqa [Route A: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves | Qiuci Museum / Route B: Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break | Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves / Route C: Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break | Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves]
D11:Head to Kashgar, Pamir Plateau | Baisha Lake | Special Ancient Arts Event
D12:Kashgar – Visits to Homes of Various Ethnic Residents | Karakul Lake
D13:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque | Kashgar Old Town
D14:Board the Panda Special Train in Kashgar for the return to Chengdu, leisure travel time on the train

Currently the special train offers two compartment types, all equipped with bathrooms. All 2027 presale departures use this configuration. The regular boarding point is Chengdu Station, and at the end of the itinerary you can choose to disembark in Chengdu or Lanzhou.D15:Train journey, travel companions share travel memories
D16:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, itinerary ends, airport transfer service
IV. Price Description
Tianshan Pastoral Song departure price reference:Brocade Couch · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms, 13m²): 108,880 yuan/person; Brocade Rest · Quality Double Room (4 rooms, 10m²): 79,880 yuan/person
Gilded Ode departure price reference:Brocade Couch · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms, 13m²): 108,880 yuan/person; Brocade Rest · Quality Double Room (4 rooms, 10m²): 89,880 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only; prices and remaining seats may fluctuate by departure date. The final confirmation shall be based on the contract or same-day confirmation.
V. Booking Process
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.

Brocade Couch Double Room: Room area 13 square meters, with functional zoning using sheer soft partitions, equipped with a Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, and a refrigerator minibar. The twin beds can be separated or combined as needed, with a dry-wet separated bathroom, high-end custom furnishings and toiletries. Each departure has 3 rooms of this type.2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details. Cancellation and change rules are subject to the Tourism Law.
5. Settle the balance: Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
Registration can be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
VI. Service Standards
Included items:
Special train compartment accommodation of the corresponding class for the entire journey, and local hotel accommodation indicated in the itinerary

Brocade Rest Double Room: Room area 10 square meters, decorated in Shu brocade and Song dynasty aesthetic design, equipped with a folding single sofa (can accommodate a third guest), multifunctional storage space, and a dry-wet separated bathroom. The twin beds in some compartments support separation/combination, with high-end custom furnishings and toiletries. Each departure has 4 rooms of this type. All breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals indicated in the itinerary; regular meals are about 40 yuan/person/meal, served at tables of 10 with 8 dishes, 1 soup, and after-meal fruit; specialty meals are about 60-80 yuan/person/meal, paired with Xinjiang specialties such as hand-grabbed rice and big plate chicken, while also including light and palatable dishes to suit tourists with different dietary preferences
First-tier admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
Air-conditioned tourist bus fees for transfers between attractions within Xinjiang
Tour leader service, basic health services by accompanying healthcare staff, and on-board leisure activity experience fees
Not included items:
Personal expenses and secondary consumption within scenic areas (such as electric carts, cruise boats, entertainment items, etc.)
Related fees arising from single travelers unable to be paired in a shared room. For single registration, our agency will make every effort to arrange a roommate; special circumstances require separate negotiation
Transportation costs from the departure city to the Chengdu boarding point and from the tour disbanding point back to the departure city

III. Brief Itinerary and Specific 2027 Departure DatesNotes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
VII. Service Features
For accommodation, a combination of special train compartments and local boutique hotels is used, so there is no need to frequently move large luggage. Luggage can be kept in the special train compartment throughout the journey; at each stop, you only need to carry personal items and change of clothes. For meals, both Xinjiang specialty food experiences and the needs of tourists not accustomed to heavy oil and strong flavors are considered, with light dishes and soups included. For the itinerary, scenic area reservation procedures are handled uniformly, so tourists do not need to do it themselves, avoiding inability to enter due to unfamiliarity with the rules. On the train, activities such as band performances, private cultural lectures, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences are arranged to enrich leisure time during the journey.
VIII. Advantages Compared with Other Similar Special Trains
First, the dining configuration is friendlier—not all dishes are heavy-oil and spicy; light and palatable dishes and wellness soups are included to suit the dietary needs of tourists of different ages. Second, the itinerary pace is more relaxed—daily sightseeing time is controlled within a reasonable range, without compressing rest time to rush through attractions. Third, support is more complete—accompanying healthcare staff are on duty throughout, equipped with common first-aid equipment and medicines, able to handle sudden health issues during the journey. Fourth, the compatibility with fellow travelers is high—most tourists prefer slow travel, so the itinerary pace matches well. In addition, transportation throughout the journey is worry-free—long-distance sections use train travel, reducing the discomfort of bus bumps, with no frequent transfers and no repeated luggage handling, making the journey easier.
IX. Suitable Groups
First, retired seniors—this special train has a slow pace, considerate service, and complete age-friendly configurations, so you do not need to worry about itinerary planning yourself. Second, tourists who cannot ride buses for long periods—most long-distance sections use train travel, reducing discomfort from bus bumps. Third, tourists who want to explore all of Xinjiang worry-free—a single 16-day itinerary covers the core attractions of North and South Xinjiang, without planning routes and booking hotels multiple times. Tourists who prefer slow travel can also choose it—no need to rush the itinerary, and you can slowly enjoy the scenery along the way and at attractions.
X. Reasons the Special Train Is Popular
First, the departure schedule is reasonable, covering May to October, the suitable travel period in Xinjiang. Different departures allow you to enjoy different Xinjiang scenery, such as the fresh green grasslands in May, mountain flower seas in June-July, golden autumn scenery in September, and the cultural charm of South Xinjiang in October. Second, the itinerary design is scientific—one trip covers the core attractions of North and South Xinjiang, without multiple round trips to Xinjiang, saving time and transportation costs. Third, the service configuration is complete—from health support to leisure activities, everything is arranged, offering a good travel experience. Fourth, the compartments are private and comfortable, all equipped with bathrooms, providing a better living experience for long-distance travel.
If you have other related questions, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for consultation.
How do I register for the Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want to lie back and travel in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and registration, and provide real-time inquiries on special train departure dates, remaining sleeper seats, and itineraries.