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【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train?
Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at 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.
🚂 Lock in your 2027 panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in advance:Jinxiu Tianfu Train Booking Guide
It is currently August 2026, and many travelers planning long-distance trips have already begun preparing their travel arrangements for the following year. For those who want to experience the diverse landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip while avoiding the hassle of constant transfers, the Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train with its Shu brocade and Song Dynasty cultural theme is worth considering. The following is detailed information:
I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourism product under the Panda Train series, jointly developed by railway authorities and cultural tourism enterprises. It is positioned as a special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The overall design integrates the intangible cultural heritage of Shu brocade with Song Dynasty aesthetic styles, with Eastern aesthetic design elements incorporated into the carriage interiors. Passengers can feel the rich cultural atmosphere as soon as they step aboard.
The train operates on a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving travelers from the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. It is suitable for groups of friends, family trips, and travelers who prefer a slower pace. The 16-day itinerary connects the core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes including plateau lakes, grassland wetlands, ancient Silk Road cities, and Gobi oases, allowing travelers to experience a variety of natural scenery and cultural features in a single trip.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu features multiple cabin types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. Travelers can choose freely based on their budget and travel preferences:
✅ Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room
Room area: 13㎡, featuring sheer fabric soft partitions to cleverly divide the rest area from the reception area. The interior is equipped with Song-style sofas and a combined coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinets, and a mini onboard refrigerator bar. The beds feature a split-and-merge twin design. The bathroom uses a wet-dry separation layout, and the entire room is furnished with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries, offering a high level of comfort.
✅ Jin Wo · Quality Double Room
Room area: 10㎡, with interiors decorated in Shu brocade and Song Dynasty national aesthetic style. It features a foldable single sofa that can be extended to serve as an extra bed, accommodating three travelers. Equipped with multifunctional storage cabinets and a wet-dry separated bathroom. Some cabins have twin beds that can be split or merged. The room comes with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries, offering relatively high cost-effectiveness.
In terms of hardware configuration, the train consists of 18 carriages in total, with strict passenger capacity control — a recommended capacity of 92 seats for a quiet and private journey. In addition to guest rooms, the train features welcome carriages, panoramic viewing and leisure carriages, and specialty dining cars, catering to diverse needs for leisure, socializing, and dining during the journey. All passenger cabins come standard with private bathrooms, providing a hotel-style living experience onboard.
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, distinctly different from conventional tours:
💡 Thoughtful Attendant Services:Professional tour leaders, train butlers, 24-hour porters, and onboard medical staff accompany the entire journey. Any issues encountered during travel can be promptly addressed by consulting the staff.
💡 Rich Special Experiences:The itinerary includes exclusive cultural heritage courses, private music appreciation sessions, intangible cultural heritage experiences, lakeside tea breaks, and specialty dinners, offering a more diverse travel experience beyond regular sightseeing.
💡 Relaxed Itinerary Schedule:Each scenic stop allows ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure — no rushing, perfectly matching the slow-travel pace.
💡 Diverse Dining Options:The dining car features Sichuan flavors and specialty cuisine from along the Silk Road, catering to different tastes of travelers.

🚂 Lock in your 2027 panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in advance: Jinxiu Tianfu Train Booking Guide💡 Hassle-Free and Effortless Travel:With a dedicated cabin for the entire journey, there is no need to switch rooms. Large luggage can be left on the train without carrying it around — simply bring your essentials when disembarking for sightseeing, saving you the trouble of frequently moving luggage.
IV. Brief Itinerary of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day, 15-night Northern and Southern Xinjiang itinerary comes in two versions, with arrangements as follows:
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 route)
Detailed Itinerary:
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A departure welcome ceremony is held onboard with live band performances, beginning the Silk Road train journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose between two routes:
Route A:Visit the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, participate in an exclusive Western Regions cultural heritage course.
Route B:Tour Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of the Tianshan Mountains, enjoying the alpine lake scenery.
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Drive along the Ahe Highway, deeply exploring Hemu Village.
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest of Hemu Village, with an exclusive upscale lakeside tea break.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay
Route A:Rest in Hemu, take a cruise on Kanas Lake, enjoy an afternoon tea break, and immerse in an authentic Tuvan ethnic music appreciation session.
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy an evening Tuvan music appreciation session.
D5 Full exploration of Kanas, visiting the three classic lake bays in sequence: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Travel to Ili, choose from three special routes.

It is currently August 2026, and many travelers planning long-distance trips have already begun preparing their travel arrangements for the following year. For those who want to experience the diverse landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip while avoiding the hassle of constant transfers, the Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train with its Shu brocade and Song Dynasty cultural theme is worth considering. The following is detailed information:Route A:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake.
Route B:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake.
Route C:Drive along the Yizhao Highway, visit Jade Lake, enjoy a lakeside sunset specialty dinner, and take a private cruise on the lake.
D7 Choose one of three in-depth grassland tours in Ili:
Route A:Encounter the Tianshan Flower Sea and visit Nalati Grassland.
Route B:Tour Kalajun Grassland with light grassland hiking and an evening bonfire party.
Route C:Hike and explore the snowy mountains and river valleys of the Shata Ancient Road.
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three:
Route A:Visit Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayanbulak Town.
Route B:Explore the primeval forest and grassland of Kuerdening.
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 the Tianshan Mountains, 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 full day 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 the Tianshan Mountains, enjoy rest and tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainRoute C:Visit the Secret Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, enjoy rest and tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11 Travel to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special performance of Western Regions intangible cultural heritage arts.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to Karakul Lake, visit local ethnic families, and experience the plateau folk customs.
D13 Explore Kashgar city, visit Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets of the Kashgar Old City to experience the local atmosphere of Southern Xinjiang.
D14 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train vacation time.
D15 During the return journey, a travel story sharing session is held onboard, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang trip 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 Song Version
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Detailed Itinerary:

Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at 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.
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu themed train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A departure welcome ceremony with live band performances kicks off the golden autumn Xinjiang journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose one of two routes:
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar + Western Regions cultural heritage private class.
Route B:Tour 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 upscale tea break experience.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay

The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourism product under the Panda Train series, jointly developed by railway authorities and cultural tourism enterprises. It is positioned as a special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The overall design integrates the intangible cultural heritage of Shu brocade with Song Dynasty aesthetic styles, with Eastern aesthetic design elements incorporated into the carriage interiors. Passengers can feel the rich cultural atmosphere as soon as they step aboard.Route A:Leisure time in Hemu, cruise on Kanas Lake, exclusive tea break, and Tuvan folk song appreciation session.
Route B:Direct route via Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy a Tuvan music appreciation dinner.
D5 Visit the core attractions of Kanas:Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Travel to Ili, choose one of three routes:
Route A:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake.
Route B:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake.
Route C:Yizhao Highway + Jade Lake viewing, lakeside sunset dinner, and private boat cruise.
D7 Choose one of three Ili tours:
Route A:Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland.
Route B:Full-area tour of Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland.
Route C:Hiking adventure along the Shata Ancient Road.
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three:
Route A:Visit 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 the Tianshan Mountains, and exclusive tea breaks along the way.
Route B:Kucha Museum and leisurely stroll through the old city of Kuqa.

The train operates on a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving travelers from the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. It is suitable for groups of friends, family trips, and travelers who prefer a slower pace. The 16-day itinerary connects the core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes including plateau lakes, grassland wetlands, ancient Silk Road cities, and Gobi oases, allowing travelers to experience a variety of natural scenery and cultural features in a single trip.Route C:Kucha Museum and leisurely stroll through the old city of Kuqa.
D10 Choose one of three themed tours in Kuqa:
Route A:Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves + Kucha Museum.
Route B:Secret Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, exclusive tea break, and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
Route C:Secret Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains, exclusive tea break, and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11 Depart for Kashgar, view the Pamir Plateau and Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special performance of Southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage arts.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to visit Karakul Lake, with a Tajik folk custom home visit experience.
D13 Explore the old city of Kashgar:Id Kah Mosque and Kashgar Old City.
D14 Board the train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train time.
D15 Return journey travel story sharing session, chatting about travel anecdotes with fellow travelers.
D16 Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, journey concludes, with airport drop-off service arranged.
The above itinerary timelines 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 departures throughout the year. Per-person prices vary by seat type and departure date, as follows:
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 route)
Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (13㎡):Reference price: 108,880 RMB/person

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainJin Wo Quality Double Room (10㎡):Reference price: 79,880 RMB/person
Golden Autumn Song Route
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (13㎡):Reference price: 108,880 RMB/person
Jin Wo Quality Double Room (10㎡):Reference price: 89,880 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure date. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract signing, and seat availability is subject to real-time inquiry results.
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, please keep this booking guide handy.
Tickets for Jinxiu Tianfu tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
✅ Contact and Consultation:Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can 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 date and cabin type.
✅ Submit Personal Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and basic document information (such as Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits or passports) of all travelers for registration and seat reservation purposes.
✅ Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
Travel demand is high from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively limited. It is recommended to check itineraries and schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Be cautious of various online travel information, carefully distinguish unofficial channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Jinxiu Tianfu Fees and Service 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.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the terms agreed upon in the signed contract. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For solo travelers, the travel agency will make reasonable efforts to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change policies follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For more details, please consult customer service for a full explanation.
Finally
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu departures are now open for pre-sale. If you happen to be planning a comfortable and hassle-free panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2027, feel free to contact Manager Mai Zi to inquire about the latest seat availability and itinerary details, and plan ahead for a more relaxed experience. Before traveling, it is also advisable to learn about Xinjiang’s seasonal landscape features and prepare appropriate clothing and personal items for a well-prepared journey.
Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at 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.