The Shefang “Blue Dream” luxury train is a second-generation boutique tourism train newly launched in 2024. The tourism train is a perfect combination of a dedicated train for railway tourism and tourism products. The train boasts fully equipped independent entertainment and leisure spaces, offering a variety of experiences such as singing, drinking tea, wine tasting, playing chess and cards, and more. Covering a total distance of 10,336 kilometers, it spans three provinces and regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang, connecting 25 stations and 24 scenic spots. This journey is undoubtedly a dual feast for both the eyes and the soul. The 2025 Shefang train schedule has been released. Yang Jia, the customer service manager for reservations of the Shefang. Panda Dedicated Train Line: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). I. Introduction to Shefang Train Car Types and Facilities:
1. Advanced Soft Sleeper (Zijin Elegant Suite): Features six advanced compartments, equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, televisions, call buttons, and charging sockets, with all-day hot water supply.
2. Advanced Hard Sleeper (Platinum Cabin): A total of 10 four-person compartments, equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, televisions, call buttons, and charging sockets.
3. Multi-functional Entertainment Compartment: Features a tea bar, KTV private rooms, entertainment rooms, and multi-functional areas to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs.
4. Gourmet Dining Car Compartment (Panda Restaurant): Equipped with an electrical kitchen, with a dining area in the middle to meet passengers’ dining needs. II. Star Experience Across Ten Thousand Miles:
1. High-standard Cuisine: Selected local delicacies on the train throughout the journey, with a per-person meal standard of 70-120 yuan, including six signature Xinjiang meals (Burqin cold-water fish, stewed mutton, Tagxian County yak beef hotpot, roast whole sheep, Kashgar Muslim cuisine, etc.)
2. High-quality Hotels: Urumqi/Kashgar/Turpan five-diamond hotels on the internet; Beitun scenic area/Jiadengyu specialty homestays; Tagxian County/Nalati four-diamond hotels on the internet
3. Exclusive Privileges: Station greeting performance, Kashgar VIP welcome dinner, VIP access or direct bus to scenic spots (Note: Some scenic spots have these conditions) III. Shifang-themed Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar
Day 4: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar
Day 5: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Dragon’s Coil Highway – Tagxian County
Day 6: Tagxian County – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Southern Segment of the Duku Highway – Bayin布鲁克 Grassland – Nalati
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Day 10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining – Beitun
Day 11: Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu
Day 12: Jiadengyu – Kanas – Burqin
Day 13: Burqin – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Turpan
Day 15: Turpan – Return Trip
Day 16: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu IV. Shifang-themed Train Fee Standards:
Phase 1: The first departure date of the Shifang-themed Panda Express Train: May 22nd
Panda Train Platinum Compartment Fee Schedule:
Standard four-person room (upper bunk) price: 16,980 yuan/person; Standard four-person room (lower bunk) price: 17,980 yuan/person
Standard double room price: 22,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Schedule:
Premium four-person room (upper berth) ticket price: 27,980 yuan/person; Premium four-person room (lower berth) ticket price: 28,980 yuan/person
Premium double room ticket price: 41,980 yuan/person;
Second Phase: Panda Train Shifang Departure Dates: June 8th, June 25th, July 12th, July 29th, August 15th
Standard four-person room (upper berth) ticket price: 15,980 yuan/person; Standard four-person room (lower berth) ticket price: 16,980 yuan/person
Standard double room ticket price: 23,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Schedule:
Premium four-person room (upper berth) ticket price: 29,980 yuan/person; Premium four-person room (lower berth) ticket price: 30,980 yuan/person
Premium double room ticket price: 43,980 yuan/person;
Third Phase: Panda Train Shifang Departure Dates: Departure Dates: September 1st, September 18th
Panda Train Platinum Compartment Fee Schedule:
Standard four-person room (upper berth): 16,980 yuan/person;
Standard four-person room (lower berth): 17,980 yuan/person
Standard double room ticket price: 24,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Schedule:
Premium four-person room (upper berth): 30,980 yuan/person;
Premium four-person room (lower berth): 31,980 yuan/person
Premium double room ticket price: 44,980 yuan/person;
V. Advantages of Riding the ‘Panda Train Shifang’ Tourism Train:
1. Comfortable Travel Experience:
The ‘Panda Train Shifang’ features sleeper carriages throughout, including premium soft sleepers and premium hard sleepers, providing a comfortable riding environment. The carriages are equipped with wardrobes, TVs, bathrooms, intelligent temperature control systems, charging ports, and USB ports, with 24/7 hot water supply, ensuring passengers’ safety and comfort.
2. Rich Entertainment Facilities:
The train is equipped with a dining carriage and a multi-functional entertainment carriage, offering a rich selection of dining and entertainment options. The dining carriage is managed by a professional chef team, who have carefully designed dishes combining Sichuan cuisine’s specialty diet, allowing passengers to experience a culinary feast on their tongues during the trip. The multi-functional entertainment carriage features a tea bar, KTV private rooms, and entertainment rooms, satisfying different leisure preferences and allowing passengers to enjoy a pleasant time during the slow journey.
3. Convenient Tourism Services:
The train provides a service mode of ‘Train Steward Service + Ground Tour Guide Service + Full-journey Team Doctor Supervision’, allowing passengers to experience the warmth and comfort of home. Professional ‘Panda Stewards’ provide comprehensive and multi-angle mobile services to enhance tourists’ experience.
4. Diverse Cultural Experiences:
Inspired by Shifang’s history and culture, natural scenery, and specialty cuisine, the train features multiple carriages with different functions to showcase Bashu culture. The train will also host colorful cultural activities such as Sichuan Opera face-changing, Yi people’s toast songs, and Emei tea ceremonies, allowing tourists to experience the local cultural charm during the trip.
5. Enhancing the Tourism Experience:
Compared with traditional tourism, the ‘Panda Train Shifang’ focuses more on tourists’ in-depth experiences and personalized needs. Through carefully designed itineraries and professional tour guide services, tourists can gain a deeper understanding of the history and cultural backgrounds of each attraction, and feel the local customs and folklore.