On the vast land of Sichuan, a unique train is slowly approaching—it is the highly anticipated ‘Shifang-themed’ Panda Special Train. This is not just a train, but a mobile feast that takes you through Bashu culture, bringing tourists an unprecedented travel experience. The entire train consists of 17 carriages with a total capacity of 466 seats, including various carriage types such as Zijin Elegant Suites, Platinum Return Cabins, dining cars, and multifunctional entertainment cars. The premium soft sleeper carriages are equipped with facilities such as sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and televisions, providing passengers with a warm and comfortable resting environment. The premium hard sleeper carriages, on the other hand, focus more on practicality, with tea tables, storage compartments, and televisions to meet the basic needs of passengers. To book a seat on the ‘Shifang-themed’ Panda Special Train for Xinjiang tours, you need to purchase through the official travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau. Below are some detailed booking steps and schedule information:
The 2025 schedule for the Shefang-themed Panda Special Train has been released. Tourists who want to ride on the Shefang-themed Panda Special Train are welcome to consult the official hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Booking Steps:
1. Choosing a Travel Agency: Since the Shefang-themed Panda Special Train is not sold on the official 12306 railway bureau website, you need to purchase it through formal travel agency channels cooperating with the railway bureau.
2. Early Booking: Specific departure plans, schedules, and fees are usually announced between January and March each year. Once announced, you can book in advance. Since the special train does not depart every day, please make sure to book early to avoid affecting your travel plans.
3. Information Provision: After selecting the travel date and itinerary, accurate ID information (name, ID number, contact number) must be provided. Then, pay the deposit for the special train tour group and the final payment according to the departure time.
4. Contract Signing: After booking, you will sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism regulation platform. Upon arrival in Urumqi on the departure date, round-the-clock pick-up services from the station/airport will be provided.
II. The schedule for the 2025 Shefang-themed Panda Special Train for Xinjiang tourism is as follows:
First Session: May 18, 2025, to June 2, 2025
Second Session: June 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025
Third Session: June 21, 2025, to July 6, 2025
Fourth Session: July 8, 2025, to July 23, 2025
Fifth Session: July 25, 2025, to August 9, 2025
Sixth Session: August 11, 2025, to August 26, 2025
Seventh Session: August 28, 2025, to September 12, 2025
Eighth Session: Price Schedule for the Shefang-themed Panda Special Train from September 14, 2025, to September 29, 2025, is shown below:
First Departure: May 22
臻享铂金4人间
Upper Bed: 14,980 yuan/person
Lower Bed: 15,980 yuan/person
Premium Platinum Double Room: 22,980 yuan/person
尊享紫金4人间
Upper Bed: 27,980 yuan/person
Lower Bed: 28,980 yuan/person
Exclusive Purple Gold Double Room: 41,980 yuan/person
June 8, June 25, July 12, July 29, August 15, 2025
臻享铂金4人间
上铺：15980元/人
下铺：16980元/人
臻享铂金2人间：23980元/人
尊享紫金4人间
上铺：29980元/人
下铺：30980元/人
尊享紫金2人间：43980元/人
2025年9月1日、9月18日
臻享铂金4人间
上铺：16980元/人
下铺：17980元/人
臻享铂金2人间：24980元/人
尊享紫金4人间
上铺：30980元/人
下铺：31980元/人
尊享紫金2人间：44980元/人三、什邡号”熊猫专列新疆旅游专列车厢介绍：
1、高级软卧车厢
车厢编号：7、10、11车厢
车厢特色：高级软卧车厢以“什邡雅居·高级软卧（紫金雅舍）”命名，每节车厢设有6个高级包间，共22个铺位。车厢内部装饰豪华，配有沙发、圆桌、衣柜、电视等设施，为旅客提供了一个温馨舒适的休息环境。
铺位设置：每个包间为两人使用，也可以升级为四人包间，满足旅客的不同需求。
其他设施：车厢两端各有一个淋浴间和洗漱台，方便旅客洗漱和淋浴。同时，每个包间内还配备了呼叫器和充电插座，方便旅客在旅途中使用。2、高级硬卧车厢
车厢编号：2-6车厢和12-16车厢
车厢特色：高级硬卧车厢以“什邡居舍·高级硬卧（铂金归阁）”命名，每节车厢有10个四人包间，共40个铺位。车厢内部装饰简洁大方，配有茶桌、收纳仓、电视等设施，为旅客提供了一个舒适的休息空间。
铺位设置：每个包间为四人使用，铺位宽敞舒适，方便旅客在旅途中休息。
其他设施：车厢两端配有两个淋浴间，方便旅客洗漱和淋浴。同时，每个包间内还配备了呼叫器和充电插座，方便旅客在旅途中使用。3、餐车车厢
车厢编号：雍城美食车
车厢特色：餐车车厢以“雍城”命名，内部配备电气化厨房和用餐区域，为旅客提供多样化的餐饮选择。
餐饮服务：列车上的厨师团队会根据季节和地域特色，精心挑选食材，为旅客提供地道的川菜美食和各种特色小吃。同时，列车还提供定制化的餐饮服务，旅客可以根据自己的口味和饮食需求提前预订餐食。4、多功能娱乐车厢
车厢编号：师古多功能娱乐车
车厢特色：多功能娱乐车厢以“师古”命名，内部设有茶吧、KTV包房和娱乐室等多种娱乐设施。
娱乐服务：旅客可以在这里尽情歌唱、品茶、打牌、看电影等，享受愉快的旅途时光。这种独特的娱乐设施不仅丰富了旅客的旅行内容，也增强了旅途的趣味性和互动性。