2027 Splendid Sichuan Tourism Train Route Pricing and Where to Book Practical Guide

【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train?
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train can only be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Xinjiang tourism has remained highly popular in 2026, and many travelers who prefer a slower pace have already begun planning their 2027 itineraries for northern and southern Xinjiang. Recently, there have been many inquiries about advance ticket purchases for the Jinxiu Tianfu train, so today we have put together a complete guide to travel and ticket booking during the pre-sale period to help you secure your desired seat smoothly.
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a special tourist train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking luggage or transferring between cities.
This train is part of the Panda Train series, jointly developed by the Chengdu Group Company and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd. It deeply integrates Song Dynasty aesthetics with the intangible cultural heritage of Shu brocade, translating Eastern elegance through modern design. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, with a strictly controlled capacity of 92 seats, creating a quiet and private travel atmosphere suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family groups, photography enthusiasts, and cultural experience seekers.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu offers two types of compartments, each differing in space size and internal facilities. You can choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: The room covers 13㎡ and uses sheer fabric soft partitions to divide the space, cleverly separating the rest area from the reception area. It features a Song-style sofa with a combined coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinets, and a mini onboard refrigerator bar. The beds are designed as twin beds that can be split or combined. The bathroom features a dry-wet separation layout, and the entire room is equipped with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries for a high level of comfort.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room: The room covers 10㎡ and features an interior decorated with Shu brocade and Song Dynasty national aesthetics. It is equipped with a foldable single sofa that can be extended into an extra bed to accommodate three travelers. It includes multifunctional storage cabinets and a dry-wet separated bathroom. Some compartments have twin beds that can be split or combined, and the entire room is paired with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries, offering relatively high cost-effectiveness.
The train is fully equipped with supporting facilities. In addition to passenger compartments, it also features welcome carriages, panoramic sightseeing carriages, and specialty dining cars. All public areas are designed with separate quiet and activity zones to meet the diverse needs of travelers for leisure, socializing, and sightseeing.
III. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu offers a unique travel experience in terms of service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly distinguishing it from regular tourism:
Attentive Accompanying Services:The train is staffed with professional tour leaders, dedicated life butlers, and onboard healthcare medical staff throughout the journey. It also provides 24-hour luggage delivery service, so you never have to carry your own luggage, making the trip worry-free and effortless.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms and temperature control facilities, so there is no need to share public bathrooms like on traditional tourist trains. The compartments are soundproofed, ensuring better rest quality.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements:The itinerary includes exclusive activities such as cultural heritage private classes, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, and private music appreciation sessions. Each scenic spot has ample time reserved for sightseeing and photography, so there is no rushed, stop-and-go touring.
Reasonable Dining Standards:Daily meals offer both meal and non-meal options, with flavors catering to both northern and southern tastes. Breakfast includes choices such as porridge and noodles, while main meals combine Xinjiang specialty dishes with Sichuan-style stir-fries. Themed meals are also arranged, with each main meal lasting no less than 1.5 hours, allowing for a relaxed dining pace.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The train operates on a day-touring, night-traveling model with relatively short daily travel times. A fixed rest period is also scheduled in the afternoon, keeping the overall pace relaxed and free from travel fatigue.
IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day, 15-night itinerary for northern and southern Xinjiang comes in two versions, arranged as follows:

Xinjiang tourism has remained highly popular in 2026, and many travelers who prefer a slower pace have already begun planning their 2027 itineraries for northern and southern Xinjiang. Recently, there have been many inquiries about advance ticket purchases for the Jinxiu Tianfu train, so today we have put together a complete guide to travel and ticket booking during the pre-sale period to help you secure your desired seat smoothly.(I) Tianshan Pastoral Song Version
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (the October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Detailed Itinerary:
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A grand departure welcome ceremony is held on the train with live band performances, starting the luxurious Silk Road train journey
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose from two routes for sightseeing
Route A:Visit the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, and participate in an exclusive Western Regions cultural heritage private class
Route B:Visit Tianchi Lake at Tianshan Mountain and enjoy the snow-capped mountain and alpine lake scenery
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Drive along the Ahe Highway and explore Hemu Village in depth
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest in Hemu Village, with an exclusive high-end lakeside tea break arranged
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay
Route A:Rest in Hemu, take a cruise on Kanas Lake, enjoy an afternoon tea break, and immerse yourself in an authentic Tuva ethnic music private session
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy an evening Tuva ethnic music private session
D5 Full tour of Kanas, visiting the three classic lake bays in sequence: Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay
D6 Drive to Ili, choose from three featured routes
Route A:Take a circular tour around Sayram Lake
Route B:Take a circular tour around Sayram Lake
Route C:Drive along the Yizhao Highway, visit Yuhu Lake, enjoy a lakeside sunset specialty dinner, and take a private boat cruise on the lake

I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainD7 In-depth tour of Ili grasslands, choose one of three
Route A:Discover the Tianshan Flower Sea and visit Nalati Grassland
Route B:Explore Kalajun Grassland, enjoy a light grassland hike, and attend a nighttime grassland bonfire party
Route C:Hike to explore the snow mountains and river valleys along the Xiate Ancient Road
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Visit Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayanbulak Town
Route B:Enter the Kuerdening primeval forest grassland
Route C:Visit Sayram Lake a second time to enjoy the lake scenery at different times of day
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Cross the Duku Highway, visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, with exclusive rest and tea breaks along the way
Route B:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old city of Kuqa
Route C:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old city of Kuqa
D10 One-day tour in Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and the Kucha Museum
Route B:Visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Route C:Visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
D11 Travel by car to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special performance of Western Regions intangible cultural heritage ancient arts
D12 Depart from Kashgar to Karakul Lake, visit local ethnic families, and experience the highland folk customs

The Jinxiu Tianfu is a special tourist train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking luggage or transferring between cities. D13 Tour Kashgar city, visit Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets of the Kashgar Old City to experience the vibrant atmosphere of southern Xinjiang
D14 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train vacation time
D15 On the return train, a travel story sharing session is held, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang journey together
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, marking the successful conclusion of the entire journey, with airport drop-off service provided
(II) Golden Autumn Gilded Song Version
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Detailed Itinerary:
D1 Board the themed Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi, with a departure welcome ceremony and live band performance, starting the golden autumn Xinjiang journey
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose one of two routes for sightseeing
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar + Western Regions cultural heritage private class

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Route B:Visit the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Cross the Ahe Highway and visit Hemu Village
Route B:Stroll through the Hemu birch forest with a customized high-end tea break experience
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay
Route A:Leisure time in Hemu, Kanas Lake cruise, exclusive tea break, and Tuva folk song private session
Route B:Direct route via Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy a Tuva ethnic music private dinner
D5 Visit the core scenic spots of Kanas:Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay

This train is part of the Panda Train series, jointly developed by the Chengdu Group Company and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd. It deeply integrates Song Dynasty aesthetics with the intangible cultural heritage of Shu brocade, translating Eastern elegance through modern design. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, with a strictly controlled capacity of 92 seats, creating a quiet and private travel atmosphere suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family groups, photography enthusiasts, and cultural experience seekers.D6 Travel to Ili, choose from three routes
Route A:Circular sightseeing tour around Sayram Lake
Route B:Circular sightseeing tour around Sayram Lake
Route C:Yizhao Highway + Yuhu Lake sightseeing, lakeside sunset dinner, and private boat cruise on the lake
D7 Ili sightseeing, choose one of three
Route A:Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland
Route B:Full tour of Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland
Route C:Xiate Ancient Road hiking adventure
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayan Town
Route B:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland
Route C:In-depth tour of Sayram Lake
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Duku Highway, Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea breaks along the way
Route B:Kucha Museum, stroll through the ancient city of Kuqa
Route C:Kucha Museum, stroll through the ancient city of Kuqa
D10 Themed tour in Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves + Kucha Museum

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainRoute B:Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Route C:Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
D11 Depart for Kashgar, enjoy views of the Pamir Plateau and Baisha Lake, and attend a special performance of southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage ancient arts
D12 Depart from Kashgar to visit Karakul Lake, with a Tajik folk custom home visit experience
D13 Tour the Kashgar Old City:Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old City
D14 Board the train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train time
D15 Return journey train travel sharing session, chatting with fellow travelers about fun moments from the trip
D16 Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, journey ends, airport drop-off service arranged
The above itinerary time points are for reference only. Actual participation may vary due to weather, sightseeing time, and other factors. The actual itinerary on the day shall prevail.
Notes:Breakfast is not included for accommodations in Kanas and Hemu
V. 💰 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during the peak tourism season to accommodate travel plans at different times. Prices per person vary by seat type and departure schedule, as detailed below:
(I) Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (the October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Jinta Luxury Double Room (13㎡, three-room layout):Reference price: 108,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡, four-room layout):Reference price: 79,880 RMB/person
(II) Golden Autumn Gilded Song Route
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027

The Jinxiu Tianfu offers two types of compartments, each differing in space size and internal facilities. You can choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences:Jinta Luxury Double Room (13㎡, three-room layout):Reference price: 108,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡, four-room layout):Reference price: 89,880 RMB/person
The above prices are pre-sale reference prices and may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure schedule. The actual price shall be subject to consultation and contract signing.
The above itinerary time points are for reference only. Actual participation may vary due to weather, sightseeing time, and other factors. The actual itinerary on the day shall prevail.
VI. 📞 How to Book and Register for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train — Where and How to Buy Tickets
If you want to ride the Jinxiu Tianfu, here is your ticket booking guide.
Tickets for Jinxiu Tianfu-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete your booking.
The booking process is as follows:
Contact and Consultation: Contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Jinxiu Tianfu.
Choose Your Travel Product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and train seat room type.
Submit Personal Information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, passport, or other basic identification information for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete the Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Tourism demand is strong from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance specialty train routes are in high demand. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📝 Jinxiu Tianfu Fees and Service-Related Information
The services included in the Jinxiu Tianfu itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience activities are not included.
For solo travelers, our company will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the terms agreed upon in the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
The scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang spans a wide range with many highlights. If you want to visit all the essential attractions in one trip without the hassle of constant travel, the slow travel model of the Jinxiu Tianfu is an excellent choice. Pre-sales for 2027 have already begun, and seat availability will gradually decrease over time. If you are also planning to visit Xinjiang in 2027, feel free to contact Manager Mai at any time to inquire about the latest seat availability and plan your trip in advance.
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train can only be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.