2027 Chengdu Panda Special Train Price List Differences Between Youran Residence and Shiyi Residence Configurations

How to buy tickets for the Chengdu No. Tourist Train? The Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to sign up for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for seat selection, sign contracts, and inquire about departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚂 Pre-sale for the 2027 Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train has begun—a new mobile vacation option for a 16-day slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang often struggle with route planning, long road transfers, and the hassle of frequently changing accommodations and carrying luggage. The departure schedule and ticket prices for the 2027 Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train have been released, which can just solve these travel pain points. Tourists who want to experience a slow-paced tour of northern and southern Xinjiang can plan ahead.
✨ I. Basic Introduction to the Train
The “Panda Tourist Train · Chengdu No.” is a light-luxury tourist train jointly created by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as a “mobile star-rated resort hotel.” It first operated the Xinjiang route in 2025, and by 2027 it will be the third year of operation on this route, with a relatively mature route design and service system. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, of which 12 are compartment carriages with a total of 54 rooms, accommodating 108 seats. The full journey covers approximately 8,000 kilometers, adopting a “travel by night, tour by day” model—the train moves at night, and passengers get off to visit attractions during the day, so there is no need to waste time on long-distance buses during the day or frequently pack luggage and change accommodations. The overall travel pace is relaxed and comfortable.
In addition to the accommodation compartments, the train is also equipped with entertainment carriages, dining cars, and leisure areas, featuring public spaces such as a music bar, coffee lounge, mobile cinema area, and chess and card leisure area, so there are plenty of activities to participate in even while on the train during the journey. The train service team is fully staffed, with dedicated service personnel, vacation ambassadors, a professional chef team, and onboard medical staff, providing 24-hour service with comprehensive travel support.
🏠 II. Introduction to Train Compartments
The train compartments are divided into two different grades, and tourists can choose according to their needs:

🚂 Pre-sale for the 2027 Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train has begun—a new mobile vacation option for a 16-day slow tour of northern and southern XinjiangYouran Residence: Each room covers 8㎡, with 5 rooms per carriage. The entire train has 6 carriages of this type, all with twin beds. The bed size is approximately 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The room is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated hanging clothes area, toiletries, and a smart voice calling system. The basic facilities are complete and can meet daily accommodation needs.
Shiyi Residence: Each room covers 10㎡, with 4 rooms per carriage. The entire train has 5 carriages with twin beds and 1 carriage with a double bed. The twin beds are approximately 750mm*2000mm, and the double bed is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartment also has a single sofa that can be extended into a single bed, with an expanded size of approximately 700mm*1750mm, allowing up to 3 people to stay after flexible changes. The room is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and smart voice calling system. Some rooms also have a viewing bay window with a small tea table, providing a better viewing and accommodation experience.
Currently, this tourist train supports boarding at three stations: Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi. Tourists can report in advance and choose the nearest boarding point based on their location.
🗺 ️ III. Brief Itinerary and 2027 Departure Dates
The 2027 Xinjiang route lasts 16 days in total, covering the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. The specific arrangements are as follows:
D1:Chengdu-Lanzhou-Turpan
Onboard activities today:[Sichuan Opera Face Changing] [Panda Blessing] [Lantern Riddle Contest]

Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang often struggle with route planning, long road transfers, and the hassle of frequently changing accommodations and carrying luggage. The departure schedule and ticket prices for the 2027 Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train have been released, which can just solve these travel pain points. Tourists who want to experience a slow-paced tour of northern and southern Xinjiang can plan ahead.D2: Panda Tourist Train · Chengdu No. Experience and Sightseeing
Onboard activities today:[Sichuan Mahjong First Experience] [Werewolf] [Chess/Gomoku]
D3: Turpan-Karez-Flaming Mountains-Kashgar
D4: Arrive in Kashgar-Attend Welcome Dinner
D5:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
D6: Kashgar-Kashgar Old City-Id Kah Mosque-Gaotai Folk Houses-Kuqa
D7:Kuqa-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kuqa Grand Naan City-Yining

✨ I. Basic Introduction to the TrainD8: Yining-Sayram Lake
D9: Sayram Lake-Six-Star Street-Yining-BEITUN
D10: Beitun-Hemu
D11: Hemu-Kanas
D12:Kanas-Fish Viewing Platform-Burqin
D13:Burqin-Colorful Beach-Urumqi
D14:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Urumqi

The “Panda Tourist Train · Chengdu No.” is a light-luxury tourist train jointly created by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as a “mobile star-rated resort hotel.” It first operated the Xinjiang route in 2025, and by 2027 it will be the third year of operation on this route, with a relatively mature route design and service system. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, of which 12 are compartment carriages with a total of 54 rooms, accommodating 108 seats. The full journey covers approximately 8,000 kilometers, adopting a “travel by night, tour by day” model—the train moves at night, and passengers get off to visit attractions during the day, so there is no need to waste time on long-distance buses during the day or frequently pack luggage and change accommodations. The overall travel pace is relaxed and comfortable.D15: Urumqi-Lanzhou-Chengdu
Onboard activities:[Chess and Card Master] [Werewolf]
D16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
The average daily sightseeing time throughout the trip is about 5 to 7 hours, with a 1 to 1.5-hour rest period arranged at noon. The overall pace is not rushed, and rest is sufficient, so there is no prolonged travel. Affected by factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
The specific departure dates for 2027 are as follows, divided into the Duku period and the Autumn Charm period:
Duku period (June to August, suitable for grassland and flower sea viewing):June 4-June 19, June 21-July 6, July 8-July 23, July 25-August 9, August 11-August 26
Autumn Charm period (late August to September, suitable for autumn scenery and poplar forest viewing):August 28-September 12, September 14-September 29

In addition to the accommodation compartments, the train is also equipped with entertainment carriages, dining cars, and leisure areas, featuring public spaces such as a music bar, coffee lounge, mobile cinema area, and chess and card leisure area, so there are plenty of activities to participate in even while on the train during the journey. The train service team is fully staffed, with dedicated service personnel, vacation ambassadors, a professional chef team, and onboard medical staff, providing 24-hour service with comprehensive travel support.💰 IV. Price Description
The reference ticket prices for 2027 are as follows. Prices vary slightly by departure period, and remaining seats and final prices are subject to contract confirmation:
Duku period prices:Youran Residence 69,999 yuan/person, Shiyi Residence 70,999 yuan/person
Autumn Charm period prices:Youran Residence 70,999 yuan/person, Shiyi Residence 74,999 yuan/person
📝 V. Booking Process
Tourists who want to book can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, and complete the booking according to the following process:
1. Consultation and selection: Confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances need to be discussed separately.

🏠 II. Introduction to Train Compartments2. 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 grade and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms, and all agreements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🍱 VI. Service Standards
Included items:Accommodation on the tourist train, first admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, full-meal costs during the trip, local scenic area shuttle bus fees, tour guide service fees, and travel accident insurance fees.
Excluded items:Personal discretionary spending, self-paid experience items within scenic areas (such as horseback riding, helicopter sightseeing, etc.), and round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to the boarding point.

The train compartments are divided into two different grades, and tourists can choose according to their needs:Meal arrangements: 3 main meals are provided daily, with a meal standard of 80-120 yuan/person/meal, 10 people per table. One Xinjiang specialty meal is arranged each day, including local delicacies such as hand-pilaf, whole roasted lamb, and specialty home-style meals. The remaining meals are Chinese group meals. Taste preferences can be communicated to customer service in advance, and needs such as light flavor or less spicy can be coordinated with the chef team.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 VII. Service Features
The accommodation for this tourist train adopts a model combining “train compartments + local high-quality hotels.” During the trip, stays at local hotels are arranged for rest, allowing passengers to wash clothes and relax. Meals balance local specialty cuisine with general acceptability, so there will be no completely mismatched tastes. Off-train sightseeing adopts a small group model, with guides familiar with local road conditions and scenic spots providing clear explanations. Medical staff accompany the group to provide basic medical support and handle sudden physical discomfort.
💡 VIII. Advantages of Traveling by Tourist Train
Compared with other ways of traveling to Xinjiang, the Chengdu No. Panda Tourist Train has obvious advantages:
First, the pace is relaxed without rushing. The daily sightseeing time is appropriate, with sufficient rest at noon, and there is no situation of sitting on a bus for more than ten hours a day, which is very friendly to tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods.

Youran Residence: Each room covers 8㎡, with 5 rooms per carriage. The entire train has 6 carriages of this type, all with twin beds. The bed size is approximately 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The room is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated hanging clothes area, toiletries, and a smart voice calling system. The basic facilities are complete and can meet daily accommodation needs. Second, there is no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip. Large luggage can be kept in the train compartment for the entire journey, and passengers only need to carry small bags and simple change of clothes when getting off for sightseeing, saving effort and worry.
Third, the service support is comprehensive, with onboard medical staff and 24-hour service personnel, so any problems encountered during the trip can be promptly coordinated and resolved.
Fourth, most of the fellow tourists are people who prefer slow-paced travel, so the travel rhythm matches well and the sightseeing experience is better.
Fifth, along the way, passengers can enjoy different scenery such as the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains from the train, so they won’t miss the landscapes on the road. Compared with point-to-point air travel, they can see more scenery along the way.
👨👩👴👵 IX. Suitable Travelers
This tourist train is suitable for retired seniors, who don’t need to plan routes, grab tickets, or book hotels themselves, and can travel with peace of mind at a slow pace. It is also suitable for tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance buses. It is also suitable for tourists who want to visit the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of making their own travel plans, as well as tourists seeking a high-quality travel experience.
📢 X. Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Since its launch, this tourist train has been favored by many tourists. First, the itinerary is reasonably designed, covering the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi, so tourists can visit them all in one trip without piecing together routes themselves. Second, the “travel by night, tour by day” model puts travel time during nighttime rest, saving daytime sightseeing time and avoiding frequent accommodation changes. Third, the service configuration is complete, covering everything from dining to accommodation to medical support, so travelers don’t need to worry about details. Finally, the compartment facilities are well-equipped with high accommodation comfort, and the public areas offer rich activities, so even time on the train won’t be boring.
Departure schedules and remaining seats will change with registration status. Tourists planning to travel can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, in advance to learn about the latest situation and confirm a suitable travel time and seats.
How to register for the Chengdu No. Tourist Train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides booking services for high-end tourist trains, covering light-luxury trains such as the Jinfu Tianfu No., Chengdu No., Shifang No., New Oriental Express, Kunlun No., Tianshan No., Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan No. If you want to travel in light luxury and experience a boutique tourist train, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle seat selection, contract signing and registration, and inquire about train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries in real time.