In 2025, let’s embark on a journey through the 36 ancient Western Regions with the Panda Special Train! The ‘Panda Special Train’ is a high-end boutique tourist train operated by China Railway. With ‘Panda’ as its design theme, the interior and exterior decorations of the train cars, as well as various details, comprehensively display regional cultural characteristics through various forms. The entire journey spans 10,336 kilometers, departing from Chengdu Railway Station in Sichuan, passing through Gansu and Xinjiang, with 25 stations and 24 scenic spots along the way. The 17-day itinerary aims to explore the beautiful scenery of Urumqi, Altay, Yili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places. Tourists planning to take the Panda Special Train in 2025 can currently inquire at the official booking center: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The ‘Shifang Panda Train’ allows you to experience the magnificent panoramic view of Xinjiang within just 17 days after its launch. Many passengers eager to travel by special train have reported that ‘tickets are in high demand and available for only a short time.’ The ‘Dream Panda Train’ has been operating for over two years and is not only popular domestically but has also attracted the attention and affection of many international tourists. Therefore, tickets are often hard to come by. Since the Panda Special Train is a customized tourist train with regular departures, it is recommended that you book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Brief introduction to seats on the Panda Special Train:
The Panda Express ‘Shifang’ offers three types of seats in total: Luxury Double Room ‘Joyful Mansion’, Superior Quadruple Room ‘Elegant Pavilion’, Standard Quadruple Room ‘Return Pavilion’, totaling 252 seats. The overall decoration style is mainly business-oriented, relatively grand, luxurious, and comfortable, with WiFi coverage throughout the train.
1. Panda Express Luxury Double Room ‘Joyful Mansion’:
Only one carriage, with four rooms totaling 8 seats; floor area: 9.6 square meters.
The highest-specification seat on the Panda Train, with star-rated hotel configurations: private bathroom, solid wood bed, latex mattress, extremely comfortable.
Smart TV audio-visual system, intelligent thermostat system, multi-functional storage cabinet, charging sockets, etc. 2. Superior Quadruple Room ‘Purple Gold Elegant Pavilion’:
Two carriages, with five quadruple rooms and one double room per carriage, totaling 22 seats per carriage and 44 seats in total.
Floor area: 3.5 square meters for a double room, 6.5 square meters for a quadruple room.
Configuration: Solid wood bed with latex mattress, electronic door lock, luggage compartment, high-definition TV.
Each elegant room is equipped with tables and chairs, allowing tourists to relax and entertain themselves during the boring journey.
Each carriage has two showers and two restrooms (one squatting toilet, one sitting toilet). 3. Standard Quadruple Room ‘Platinum Return Pavilion’:
There are 5 carriages in total, with 10 rooms and 40 seats per carriage, totaling 200 seats.
Floor area: 3.5 square meters.
Configuration: Thick and soft mattresses, high-definition LCD TVs, coat and hat hooks, small coffee tables, toiletries. Each seat has a USB port, a nightlight, and a butler call button.
Each carriage is equipped with two showers and restrooms. Panda Train Itinerary Arrangement
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan – Lovely Xinjiang Welcome Dinner – Beitun
Day 4: Beitun – Hemu
Day 5: Hemu – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin – Beitun – Yining Day 7: Yining – Sayram Lake – Khorgos Port – Yining Day 8: Yining – Tianshan Flower Sea – Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayin Town Day 9: Bayinbuluke – South Section of Duku Highway – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Day 10: Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated based on context, here it’s kept as is) – Kuqa Big Nang City – Kashgar Day 11: Kashgar – Karakul Lake -盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road) – Taxkorgan County Day 12: Taxkorgan County – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 13: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Xiangfei Garden – Korla Day 14: Korla – Lop Nur Village – Turpan
Day 15: Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Grape Valley – Return trip
Day 16: During the train ride (arrival time in Lanzhou is around 9 pm)
Day 17: Arrival in Chengdu
"Shifang Train" Panda Tourism Train Prices:
The Panda Express Xinjiang Folklore Tourism Train specially offers flexible options for departure from Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi, meeting your different travel needs.
1. Platinum Guige Compartment Price:
Departure date: July 17, August 3, August 20 (departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Platinum Guige Standard Quadruple Room:
Upper berth price: RMB 19,980 per person
Lower berth price: RMB 21,080 per person
Departure date: September 6, September 23 (departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Guige Selection Standard Quadruple Room:
Upper berth price: RMB 20,980 per person
Lower berth price: RMB 22,080 per person. II. Zijin Yashe Compartment Prices
Departure date: July 17, August 3, August 20 (departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Zijin Yashe Standard Quadruple Room:
Upper berth price: RMB 30,099 per person
Lower berth price: RMB 31,099 per person
Zijin Yashe Premium Double Room (about 12 people per carriage):
Lower berth price: RMB 40,099 per person
Departure date: September 6, September 23 (departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Zijin Yashe Standard Quadruple Room:
Upper berth price: RMB 32,099 per person
Lower berth price: RMB 33,099 per person
Zijin Yashe Premium Double Room (about 12 people per carriage):
Lower berth price: RMB 42,099 per person
Please note that the above ticket prices are for reference only and may be adjusted due to market supply and demand, holidays, and other factors. Before booking, please inquire about the latest ticket price information through official channels or authorized travel agencies to ensure smooth itinerary arrangements.
Regarding how to book and inquire about the details of luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, Lindu Train, etc., please contact the official reservation hotline: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Panda Train inclusions:
[Inclusions]
[Transportation]: Luxury Panda Tourism Train + destination air-conditioned tourist bus:
[Catering]: 15 breakfasts and 32 regular meals throughout the trip, including 6 special meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Taxkorgan yak beef hotpot, Yuxing roast whole sheep, Ka…
Islamic meals, Turpan Fruit Banquet), breakfast on land is mostly provided by the hotel, and the breakfast standard for trains is RMB 30 per person
The standard for regular meals on land is RMB 70 per person, listed…
Coach meal standard is RMB 60 per person, special meal is RMB 120-150 per person. Since it is a group meal, no refund for those who do not eat, please understand!
[Tour Guide]: Guides with over 3 years of experience
[Tickets]: All tickets and scenic transportation within the itinerary are included (Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Karez Well, Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain, Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Huocheng…
Irkeshtam Port, Bayinbuluke Grassland, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府 (王府 is a place name and remains untranslated), Kuqa Grand…
Nang City, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Xiangfei Garden, Lop Nur Village, etc.):
[Insurance]: Travel liability insurance, plus a complimentary travel accident insurance with a maximum coverage of RMB 200,000 per person;
[Shopping]: Pure play, no shopping;
[Accommodation]: 5-diamond or the highest local diamond standard rating, special arrangement for Kanas/Hemu wooden cabins,