How to buy tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu special train Check new schedule and lock berth reservation method explanation

How to buy tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is a customized luxury tourist train by the railway, and it does not open a ticket purchase channel on 12306. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 Basic Train Introduction
The Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu is a quality tourist train with the theme of Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm. It belongs to the Panda Special Train series and integrates Song Dynasty aesthetics with Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage design elements. It is positioned as a mobile cultural experience space combining natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and the aesthetics of life. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, with 92 recommended seats, following a small-group service route. It adopts a mode of traveling during the day and moving at night: during the day, stops are arranged for tourists to get off and explore; at night, the train travels onward, fully allocating time to scenic spot experiences without occupying daytime playtime for transit. The train is equipped with a butler service team, professional tour leaders, 24-hour luggage service staff, and healthcare medical personnel accompanying the entire journey. Various needs during the trip can be responded to promptly, and cultural experiences, specialty tea breaks, and artistic performances are interspersed, making the journey itself part of the experience.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration Description
All passenger carriages on this train are equipped with bathrooms. Currently, two types of cabins are available:
Jinta Double Room: The room area is 13 square meters, featuring a sheer soft partition design that separates the sleeping and sitting areas. It is equipped with a Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, a refrigerator and minibar. The twin beds can be changed to separate or combined as needed. It has a separate wet and dry bathroom, high-end custom furniture, and toiletries, accommodating 2 people as standard.
Jinwo Double Room: The room area is 10 square meters, featuring Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm aesthetic decoration. It is equipped with a foldable single sofa (can accommodate a third person), multifunctional storage space, and a separate wet and dry bathroom. Some cabins have twin beds that can be changed to separate or combined as needed. It is equipped with high-end custom furniture and toiletries, accommodating 2 people as standard.
This train will be put into operation for the first time in 2026. The regular boarding point for the 2027 schedule is Chengdu, and on the return trip, passengers can choose to get off in Chengdu or Lanzhou. For other boarding needs, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🗺 ️ 2027 Schedule and Brief Itinerary
Currently, the two route versions of the Jinxiu Tianfu for 2027 are arranged as follows. Overall, the stay time at core scenic spots each day is sufficient, and during night travel, tourists can rest fully in their cabins without rushing through the night. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, or railway dispatch, the itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.

🚂 Basic Train Introduction2027 Tianshan Pastoral Song Version Itinerary:
May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, October 2, 2027 (Duku canceled in October)
Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day 15-night Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Journey:
D1:Board the Panda Special Train in Chengdu to Urumqi, train welcome ceremony, band performance
D2:Arrive in Urumqi [Route A: Xinjiang Museum | International Grand Bazaar | Cultural Heritage Private Class / 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 Session / Route B: Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas | Tuvan Music Private Session]
D5:Kanas-Moon Bay | Fairy Bay | Wolong Bay
D6:Heading to Ili [Route A: Sayram Lake / Route B: Sayram Lake / Route C: Yizhao Highway | Yuhu Lake | Sunset Dinner | Exclusive Chartered Boat Tour]

The Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu is a quality tourist train with the theme of Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm. It belongs to the Panda Special Train series and integrates Song Dynasty aesthetics with Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage design elements. It is positioned as a mobile cultural experience space combining natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and the aesthetics of life. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, with 92 recommended seats, following a small-group service route. It adopts a mode of traveling during the day and moving at night: during the day, stops are arranged for tourists to get off and explore; at night, the train travels onward, fully allocating time to scenic spot experiences without occupying daytime playtime for transit. The train is equipped with a butler service team, professional tour leaders, 24-hour luggage service staff, and healthcare medical personnel accompanying the entire journey. Various needs during the trip can be responded to promptly, and cultural experiences, specialty tea breaks, and artistic performances are interspersed, making the journey itself part of the experience.D7:Ili [Route A: Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati / Route B: Kalajun | Grassland Light Hiking | Bonfire Party / Route C: Xiata Ancient Road]
D8:Ili [Route A: Nalati Grassland | Bayin Town / Route B: Kuerdening / Route C: Sayram Lake]
D9:Ili-Kuqa [Route A: Duku Highway | Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive Tea Break / Route B: Kucha Museum | Kuqa Ancient City / Route C: Kucha Museum | Kuqa Ancient City]
D10:Kuqa [Route A: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves | Kucha 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:Heading to Kashgar, Pamir Plateau | Baisha Lake | Special Ancient Art Activity
D12:Kashgar-Tajik Family Visit | Karakul Lake
D13:Kashgar-Id Kah Mosque | Kashgar Old City
D14:Board the Panda Special Train in Kashgar to return to Chengdu, leisure time on the train
D15:Train journey, travel companions share travel memories

🛏️ Cabin Configuration DescriptionD16:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, end of trip, airport transfer service
2027 Golden Ode Version Itinerary:
August 29 and September 15, 2027
Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day 15-night Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Journey:
D1:Board the Panda Special Train in Chengdu to Urumqi, train welcome ceremony, band performance
D2:Arrive in Urumqi [Route A: Xinjiang Museum | International Grand Bazaar | Cultural Heritage Private Class / 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 Session / Route B: Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas | Tuvan Music Private Session]
D5:Kanas-Moon Bay | Fairy Bay | Wolong Bay

All passenger carriages on this train are equipped with bathrooms. Currently, two types of cabins are available:D6:Heading to Ili [Route A: Sayram Lake / Route B: Sayram Lake / Route C: Yizhao Highway | Yuhu Lake | Sunset Dinner | Exclusive Chartered Boat Tour]
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: Kucha Museum | Kuqa Ancient City / Route C: Kucha Museum | Kuqa Ancient City]
D10:Kuqa [Route A: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves | Kucha 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:Heading to Kashgar, Pamir Plateau | Baisha Lake | Special Ancient Art Activity
D12:Kashgar-Tajik Family Visit | Karakul Lake
D13:Kashgar-Id Kah Mosque | Kashgar Old City
D14:Board the Panda Special Train in Kashgar to return to Chengdu, leisure time on the train

Jinta Double Room: The room area is 13 square meters, featuring a sheer soft partition design that separates the sleeping and sitting areas. It is equipped with a Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, a refrigerator and minibar. The twin beds can be changed to separate or combined as needed. It has a separate wet and dry bathroom, high-end custom furniture, and toiletries, accommodating 2 people as standard.D15:Train journey, travel companions share travel memories
D16:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, end of trip, airport transfer service
💰 Price Reference Description
The following are reference prices for the 2027 schedule. Prices and availability may fluctuate with schedule and market conditions. The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties.
Jinxiu Tianfu, the world’s first ‘Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Charm’ themed quality tourist train, consists of 18 carriages with a capacity of 92 exclusive seats. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms.
Jinta Double Room:Room area of 13 square meters, sheer soft partition design creating separate sleeping and sitting areas, Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, refrigerator and minibar, twin beds that can be separated or combined, separate wet and dry bathroom, high-end custom furniture and toiletries.
Jinwo Double Room:Room area of 10 square meters, Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm aesthetic decoration, foldable single sofa (can sleep a third person), multifunctional storage space, separate wet and dry bathroom, twin beds that can be separated or combined (limited to some cabins), high-end custom furniture and toiletries.
2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Annual Schedule Pre-sale Now Open:
[Tianshan Pastoral Song Version]:

Jinwo Double Room: The room area is 10 square meters, featuring Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm aesthetic decoration. It is equipped with a foldable single sofa (can accommodate a third person), multifunctional storage space, and a separate wet and dry bathroom. Some cabins have twin beds that can be changed to separate or combined as needed. It is equipped with high-end custom furniture and toiletries, accommodating 2 people as standard.May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, October 2, 2027 (Duku canceled in October)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):108,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):79,880 yuan/person
[Golden Ode Version]:
August 29 and September 15, 2027
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):108,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):89,880 yuan/person
📝 Booking Process Guide
To reserve a seat on the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu, you can refer to the following process:

This train will be put into operation for the first time in 2026. The regular boarding point for the 2027 schedule is Chengdu, and on the return trip, passengers can choose to get off in Chengdu or Lanzhou. For other boarding needs, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.Consultation and Selection:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, route, cabin type, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit Information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay Deposit:Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign Contract:Sign the national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
Settle the Balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Registration can be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍱 Service Standards Description
Included Items:Corresponding class of special train cabin accommodation, hotel accommodation during land itinerary segments, first admission tickets to scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, meals indicated in the itinerary, local exclusive transfer vehicles, tour leader service, onboard medical service, and supporting experience activities on the train.
Excluded Items:Secondary consumption items within scenic areas, personal discretionary spending, single traveler registration fees (the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing for single travelers; special circumstances need to be discussed separately), and other costs not indicated in the itinerary.

🗺️ 2027 Schedule and Brief ItineraryDining Description: Meals include regular group meals and Xinjiang specialty meals. Specialty meals cover local flavors such as baked buns, big plate chicken, and hand-pulled rice. The meal standard is moderate, with light and regular flavor options available. The salt content in meals is relatively low, suitable for tourists of different ages. Each meal comes with seasonal fruit and yogurt, and specialty tea drinks are provided on high-altitude sections.
Note:The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Service Highlights
In terms of accommodation, all special train cabins are equipped with bathrooms, using high-end custom bedding and toiletries. During land segments, comfortable hotels are arranged, and some scenic area segments feature characteristic guesthouses, balancing comfort and local experience. In terms of dining, in addition to regular group meals, exclusive tea breaks, family visit meals, and other specialty dining scenarios are arranged, allowing guests to taste more authentic local flavors. The train also offers both Sichuan-style and Silk Road-style meal options to suit different tastes. In terms of experience, the itinerary incorporates cultural heritage private classes, traditional music private sessions, special ancient art activities, and more, going beyond simple scenic spot check-ins to provide a deeper travel experience.
💡 Advantages Compared to Other Travel Modes
Compared with ordinary tourist trains and self-guided travel, choosing the Jinxiu Tianfu has obvious advantages:First, the itinerary pace is gentle, with 1-2 core scenic spots arranged per day on average, leaving ample free time without rushing. Second, the service ratio is high, with about 1 tour guide and 1 life butler for every 15 tourists, ensuring quick response to needs. Third, safeguards are comprehensive, with certified doctors on board, basic first-aid equipment and common medicines, and portable oxygen bottles provided in high-altitude areas. Fourth, travel is worry-free, as large luggage can be kept in the special train cabin throughout the trip without having to move luggage every time accommodation changes. Fifth, dining flexibility is high, with special dietary needs such as low-sugar meals and vegetarian meals can be adapted in advance. Sixth, the compatibility of fellow travelers is high, with 92 recommended seats on the entire train, and most tourists are in the same age group, making communication smoother.
👥 Suitable Travelers
The itinerary design and configuration of this special train are suitable for multiple types of travelers:First, retired middle-aged and elderly groups, as the itinerary pace is slow, the carriages are equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, medical staff accompany the trip, and there is no need to frequently move luggage, reducing travel stress. Second, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, as long-distance segments are completed by the special train, which runs smoothly and is more comfortable. Third, tourists who want to visit the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, without having to plan routes or book tickets and hotels themselves, as everything is properly arranged throughout. Fourth, tourists who value travel privacy, as all cabins are double rooms without having to share with strangers, ensuring good privacy.
📈 Reasons for Year-Round Attention
Since its launch, the Jinxiu Tianfu has attracted attention from many tourists. The core reasons are as follows:First, the itinerary covers comprehensively, connecting all core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang over 16 days and 15 nights, from Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and Sayram Lake to Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau, without backtracking, allowing tourists to check off most iconic landmarks in one trip. Second, the travel mode is reasonable, with the day-travel-night-move design placing travel time at night without wasting daytime playtime. Third, the cabin configuration provides a good experience, with all cabins being double rooms with bathrooms, decorated with Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm aesthetics, making the journey itself an enjoyment. Fourth, cultural experiences are rich, with multiple in-depth cultural experience projects in the itinerary, not just simple check-ins, allowing tourists to gain more unique travel memories. Fifth, service details are thoughtful, from the boarding welcome ceremony and band performance to the return travel memory sharing, with thoughtful arrangements throughout the journey.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, or railway dispatch during the trip, the itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement. All arrangements comply with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal regulations. If you have any questions about the itinerary, price, or availability, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist special train reservation services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want to experience light luxury lying travel and premium special train trips, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.