Panda Special Train Shifang Route Ticket Prices & Official Booking Channels Guide

【Shifang Panda Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train?
For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to board the “Shifang Panda Special Train” for a journey through northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — this ticket booking and fare guide will walk you through everything and help you secure your seat with ease. 🐼🚂
🚂 I. Shifang Panda Special Train:A Moving Comfort Station
The Shifang Panda Special Train is positioned as a distinctive tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel within China, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, integrating transportation, accommodation, and leisure into one — a “moving cultural-tourism complex.”
Comfortable Living:The full train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of over 400 passengers. Interior facilities meet high-quality living standards with an emphasis on elderly-friendly design, such as anti-slip handrails and emergency call devices, making it suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers on long journeys.
One Route, Multiple Destinations:Taking the 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour as an example, the train connects key attractions including Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake. Throughout the journey, there is no need to change berths or hotels — luggage stays on the train, saving effort and worry.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The Shifang train offers multiple seat types for you to choose from based on your budget and preferences. All berths are sleeper berths — travel by night, sightsee by day.
1. Premium Platinum: Standard 4-Bed Compartment
Layout:Standard 4-bed compartment with soundproof sliding doors for privacy.
Facilities:Custom bedding, throw pillows, bedside charging ports, reading lights, in-compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
Bathroom:Public restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms are available in the car.

Want to board the “Shifang Panda Special Train” for a journey through northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — this ticket booking and fare guide will walk you through everything and help you secure your seat with ease. 🐼🚂2. Refined Platinum: Standard 4-Bed Compartment
Location:Located in cars 2–6 and 12–16, with 10 compartments per car and 40 berths in total.
Layout:Standard 4-bed compartment.
Facilities:Equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets.
Bathroom:Two shower rooms at each end of the car to meet daily bathing needs.
3. Exclusive Purple Gold: Premium 4-Bed Compartment
Location:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, with 6 premium compartments per car and 22 berths in total.
Layout:Premium 4-bed compartment with more spacious interiors.
Facilities:Shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the car; interior features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets.
4. Public Amenities
Dining Car (Car 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving Sichuan cuisine and regional specialties along the route.
Multi-Function Entertainment Car (Car 9):Features a tea bar, KTV private rooms, and recreation rooms — enjoy tea, karaoke, or mahjong.

🚂 I. Shifang Panda Special Train: A Moving Comfort StationOthers:The train also includes a medical room, tea boiling room, smoking areas, and is equipped with anti-slip flooring, emergency call devices, and other elderly-friendly facilities.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The Shifang train emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout the journey, providing one-stop service.
“Train Follows Travelers” Model:Travel by night, sightsee by day — no need to frequently pack luggage or switch hotels, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.
Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train is equipped with anti-slip facilities, emergency call devices, elderly-friendly meals, and comes with onboard medical staff and “Panda Butlers” ready to respond to needs at any time.
No Optional Fees Throughout:The itinerary cost typically includes train berths, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, meals within the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas and shuttle buses, tour guide services, etc., minimizing extra expenses.
No-Shopping Tour Experience:The itinerary focuses on a “no-shopping tour with no shopping stops arranged throughout,” allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in the journey.
🗺 ️ IV. 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure & Welcome Ceremony]
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing · Slow Enjoyment]
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pickup · Grand Reception]

The Shifang Panda Special Train is positioned as a distinctive tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel within China, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, integrating transportation, accommodation, and leisure into one — a “moving cultural-tourism complex.”Day 4:Kashgar → Tashkurgan [Highland Secrets · Scenery All Along]
Day 5:Tashkurgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm · In-Depth Experience]
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture · Tracing Local Life]
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayanbulak [Canyon Wonders · Highway Feast]
Day 8:Nalati/Bayanbulak → Yining [Prairie Pastoral · Relaxing Journey]
Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Picturesque Lakes · Pure Relaxation]
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jadengyu [Fairytale Town · Poetic Stay]

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 11:Jadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Picturesque Hidden Gems · Scenic Splendor]
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders · A Look Back Along the Way]
Day 13:Urumqi [Heavenly Lake Splendor · Pearl of the Tianshan]
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders · Perfect Conclusion]
Days 15–16:Happy Return Journey [Full of Memories · Warm Farewell]

Comfortable Living: The full train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of over 400 passengers. Interior facilities meet high-quality living standards with an emphasis on elderly-friendly design, such as anti-slip handrails and emergency call devices, making it suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers on long journeys.💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Pricing
1. Departure Dates
The 2026 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour has 6 departure dates:
June 8
June 24
July 10
July 27
August 13
August 30
2. Reference Fares
The following are reference package prices for the 2026 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour. Actual costs may vary due to berth type, group size, policy changes, and other factors. The final price is subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.

One Route, Multiple Destinations: Taking the 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour as an example, the train connects key attractions including Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake. Throughout the journey, there is no need to change berths or hotels — luggage stays on the train, saving effort and worry. Premium Platinum (Standard 4-Bed Compartment)
Upper berth:RMB 8,480/person
Lower berth:RMB 9,280/person
Refined Platinum (Standard 4-Bed Compartment)
Upper berth:RMB 15,780/person
Lower berth:RMB 16,780/person
Exclusive Purple Gold (Premium 4-Bed Compartment)
Upper berth:RMB 27,880/person
Lower berth:RMB 28,880/person
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a railway-designated travel agency agent product and is not sold directly through 12306. You can book through the following methods:
1. Contact for Consultation: Contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for itinerary, berth, pricing, and availability information.

🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration24-Hour Consultation and Registration:132-0133-3409
Company landline:0991-3333832
2. Choose a Product: Select the departure date and berth type that best fits your schedule and budget.
3. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID document numbers of all travelers for booking and real-name verification.
4. Complete the Booking: Pay the booking deposit, sign an electronic contract filed with the national tourism supervision platform, and finalize your reservation.
> Friendly Reminder:June through September is the peak travel season each year, and berths are limited. We recommend consulting early and paying a deposit to secure your preferred berth.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Details
Included in the fee:Typically includes transportation within the itinerary, accommodation, meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas and shuttle buses, tour guide services, and travel accident insurance.
Not included in the fee:Personal expenses (such as beverages), meals and activities not mentioned in the itinerary, and additional costs arising from force majeure events.
Subject to contract:All service details, fee standards, and included benefits are subject to the terms agreed upon in the signed contract. Please contact customer service for detailed information.
💌 VIII. Conclusion:Begin Your Slow Journey Through Xinjiang
A journey through northern and southern Xinjiang is more than just sightseeing — it’s a chance to relax both body and mind. The Shifang Panda Special Train condenses “dining, lodging, and touring” into a single route, letting you slowly take in the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities along the way from the comfort of your carriage.
If you’re already tempted, why not contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center right now to secure your preferred berth and officially add this 16-day slow journey through Xinjiang to your annual plans. 🐼✨
For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.