How to buy tickets for the Tianfu Panda Special Train Where to buy tickets for the Tianfu Panda Special Train
How to buy tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’? The 2026 Xinjiang tour special train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The booking process includes: choosing itinerary → confirming date and boarding location → paying deposit → signing contract.
🌄 【Tianfu: A mobile star-rated hotel on rails, unlocking an in-depth panoramic tour of Xinjiang】🌄
🚂 Route highlights at a glance:
√ 16-day panoramic loop:Covers three core areas: Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, and Yili Grassland
√ Mobile star-rated hotel:All soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, constant-temperature AC, and panoramic windows
√ Immersive experiences:Tianshan Tianchi morning mist, Kanas boat cruise, Duku Highway crossing, Kashgar old town home visits
√ Xinjiang on the tip of your tongue:Nalati grassland whole roasted lamb, Kuqa giant naan feast, Turpan fruit banquet
🌏 In-depth route analysis:Why choose Tianfu?
【Geographic advantages】
The Tianfu special train adopts a ‘land cruise’ design concept, radiating across Xinjiang with Urumqi as the hub. The 2026 latest schedule shows the train operates in ‘morning departure, evening arrival’ mode, stopping at core scenic areas during the day and traveling at night to save time. For example, after arriving in Beitun early on Day 3, you directly transfer to off-road vehicles to enter Tianshan Tianchi, avoiding peak tourist crowds.
【Seasonal exclusive experiences】
▶ May-June:Yili grassland wildflower season, Nalati aerial grassland perilla flower sea
▶ July-August:Kanas summer retreat, Sayram Lake lakeside cycling
▶ September-October:Northern Xinjiang autumn colors, Kanas three bays in layered foliage
▶ Special note:The October 2 departure cancels the Duku Highway and takes National Highway 218 instead, with views of Tarim River poplar forests along the way
【Core photo spots】
🌄【Tianfu: A mobile star-rated hotel on rails, unlocking an in-depth panoramic tour of Xinjiang】🌄📍 Kanas Scenic Area:Overlook the emerald lake from Guanyu Terrace, cruise through the three bays
📍 Kashgar Old Town:Listen to music at century-old teahouses, watch pottery making in Gaotai folk houses
📍 Duku Highway:2026 latest road conditions show full access from June to September, with a daily limit of 3,000 vehicles
📍 Sayram Lake:Self-driving around the lake requires booking 3 days in advance via the ‘Xinjiang Government Services’ mini-program
📅 2026 latest departures and prices
🔹 May 19 (inaugural special offer)
Jinta·Luxury double room (13㎡):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo·Premium double room (10㎡):76,880 RMB/person
🔹 Regular departures June-October
June 5/22, July 9/26, August 12/29, September 15, October 2
Jinta·Luxury double room:98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo·Premium double room:78,880 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Price notes:
1. Includes 15 nights accommodation (10 nights on train + 5 nights in local 5-star hotels)
2. Includes all transportation (train + off-road vehicles + scenic area shuttle buses)
🚂 Route highlights at a glance:3. Includes 28 meals (including 6 specialty banquets)
4. Final price is subject to the signed contract; children’s pricing requires separate inquiry
🗺 ️ 16-day full itinerary revealed
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
▶ Train departs at 20:00, opening ceremony held
▶ Welcome fruit platter and Xinjiang dried fruit gift box in compartment
Day 2:Urumqi in-depth tour
🌄 Morning:Read Western Region culture at Yuejiaojiao Book Bar
🍸 Afternoon:Cocktail party in the observation car
🌃 Night:Train crosses the Junggar Basin
Day 3:Beitun welcome banquet
🚙 Morning:Transfer to off-road vehicles to enter Tianshan Tianchi
🍖 Afternoon:Hand-grabbed lamb at Kazakh yurts
📸 Special arrangement:Horseback riding experience (insurance included)
Day 4-6:Kanas core area
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking and consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
√ 16-day panoramic loop: covers Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, and Yili Grassland🏞 ️ Hemu Scenic Area:Sunrise photography at Haden Observation Deck
🛶 Kanas Lake:Boat cruise exploring the three bays
🚶 Hiking route:Moon Bay – Wolong Bay boardwalk (about 3 km)
Day 7-9:Yili River Valley
🌿 Nalati Grassland:Horseback riding on the aerial grassland
🛣 ️ Duku Highway:Crossing the 3,400-meter pass
🍇 Kuqa Giant Naan City:Learn the art of making naan
Day 10-12:Southern Xinjiang culture
🏰 Kashgar Old Town:Opening ceremony + intangible cultural heritage hands-on experience
🏔 ️ Tashkurgan direction:Afternoon tea at the foot of Muztagh Ata Peak
📹 Professional aerial photography:Complimentary 3-minute travel documentary
Day 13-15:Turpan finale
🎶 Jiaohe Ancient City:Starlight concert (reserve seats in advance)
🔥 Flaming Mountains:Ground temperature measurement experience
🍉 Fruit banquet:Taste 20 seasonal fruits
√ Mobile star-rated hotel: all soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, constant-temperature AC, and panoramic windows💡 Practical information guide
【Transportation connections】
✈ ️ Urumqi Diwopu Airport to train station:Free shuttle bus (advance reservation required)
🚂 Train schedule:Stops at scenic area stations daily from 8:00-20:00
🚗 Land transportation:Toyota Prado throughout (4 people/vehicle)
【Reservation policies】
🎫 Scenic area reservations:Kanas/Sayram Lake require real-name reservations
🏨 Hotel check-in:Valid ID + health code required (2026 latest requirement)
🎭 Special experiences:Nalati horseback riding and Kashgar home visits require 1-day advance reservation
【Gear recommendations】
🧥 Clothing:May-June: bring a windbreaker; July-August: sun protection gear
📷 Photography:Prepare a 200mm+ telephoto lens (for snow mountains)
💊 Medication:Altitude sickness medication (Tashkurgan section exceeds 3,000 meters)
👩💼 Route designer’s words
“We spent 3 years perfecting this route, with three major upgrades in 2026:
√ Immersive experiences: Tianshan Tianchi morning mist, Kanas boat cruise, Duku Highway crossing, Kashgar old town home visits1. Added morning mist photography special line at Kanas Scenic Area
2. Sayram Lake lakeside cycling path fully completed
3. Kashgar old town home visits upgraded to intangible cultural heritage master classes
Special reminder:The October 2 departure has itinerary changes due to weather, but adds a dedicated Tarim poplar forest photography session to ensure the autumn experience is not compromised.”
📞 Register now
Book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same for phone/WeChat)
👩🦰 Meet your travel advisor
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native Xinjiang local with over a decade of deep experience in the tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region and knows the entire Northern and Southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs inside out.
Manager Wang Fei specializes in free-and-easy travel planning, premium small groups, local custom vehicles, and special tourist trains. She is familiar with accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across the region. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region culture and history, and can plan both classic loops and customized off-the-beaten-path journeys.
She consistently upholds a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She doesn’t do assembly-line itineraries—only comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📌 Warm reminders:
1. Train compartments are limited; we recommend booking 30 days in advance
2. Xinjiang’s 2026 peak season is June-September; bring sun protection
3. Specific itineraries may change due to weather/policies; the contract prevails
4. Contact customer service for the latest consultation address information
For more travel consultations (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Orient Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang-Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticketing Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
