The tourist train connects representative attractions through one train, satisfying tourists’ wishes to visit high-quality attractions in one trip. It has characteristics such as fixed time, fixed location, and fixed route. Products such as the “New Oriental Express” and “Panda Special Train” have become well-known special tourist train products, with seats often in high demand.
Xinjiang Panda Special Train, New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Gobi Cruise, New Western Train, and other tourist train service centers: 1809-5969-599 (same as WeChat)
The tourist train will also be customized and decorated according to the theme. Taking the Panda Special Train of China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. as an example, it is fully built according to “star-rated hotel” standards, with the Sichuan-specific “panda” as the design theme, and the body of the train is decorated inside and out with regional cultural characteristics.
In the multi-functional entertainment car of the train, there are also karaoke bars, reading areas, chess and card areas, and featured assistance product promotion areas, enriching passengers’ travel experience. At night when the train is running, passengers can also look up at the “starry sky” on the Panda Special Train. The starry sky ceiling is the most distinctive “view” of the Panda Park, letting the Milky Way and meteors take us to pursue poetry and distant places during the journey.
Especially in long-distance travel, the advantage of visiting multiple destinations on one tourist train route becomes more prominent. Taking the “New Oriental Express” as an example, Xinjiang is a desired destination for travel enthusiasts. However, Xinjiang is vast, with a distance of about 1,550 kilometers between northern and southern Xinjiang. There are many attractions with large distances between them. Self-driving tours are a test of physical strength and vehicle condition. The tourist train replaces cars, allowing tourists to travel throughout “northern and southern Xinjiang” with a comfortable physical and mental experience.
When traveling, it is always inevitable to bring large and small luggage, especially for the elderly and children. Heavy luggage can become a burden during the trip. The tourist train offers through service with no need to change trains or berths. Large pieces of luggage (non-valuable) do not need to be taken off the train. All passengers are tourists, and no other passengers will board or disembark midway, ensuring the safety of the train.
Zijin Elegant Suite · Premium soft sleeper, converted from hard seat carriages, located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, with a total of 6 premium suites per carriage and a capacity of 22 people. The room is equipped with a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket. There are two toilets, two showers, and 24/7 hot water supply, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable private space during your journey.
Platinum Suite · Premium hard sleeper, converted from hard seat carriages, located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, with a total of 10 carriages, containing 10 four-person compartments, with a capacity of 40 people per carriage. It is equipped with one toilet and washroom, two dressing rooms, and two showers. Each compartment is equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket.
Panda Special Train 17-day fee standard/ticket price for the Chengdu-Xinjiang tourist train/where to buy tickets
The all-new upgraded "Panda Special Train"
It will create a "transportation + tourism" model
Boutique tourist train model
The Shifang Panda Train’s 17-day panoramic tour of Xinjiang in 2025 is now open for booking!
Nationwide premiere on May 27th, priced at 18,999-38,999 yuan per person.
You can board or disembark the special train at either Chengdu Station or Lanzhou Station.
Blue Dream Luxury Train, an extraordinary land cruise experience!
Xinjiang Panda Special Train, New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Gobi Cruise, New Western Train, and other tourist train service centers: 1809-5969-599 (same as WeChat)
Kanas-Ili Loop
Route explanation: The two most famous places in northern Xinjiang are the Kanas scenic area in the Altay region, which includes Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, and Baihaba Village; and the Ili region, which includes the Qiaerma Hundred-Mile Gallery, Nalati Aerial Grassland, Karajun Grassland, Xiata Grassland, Huocheng Lavender Manor, Sayram Lake, and other attractions. The Kanas-Ili loop mainly passes through these two regions.
Travel information: The best travel time is from June to August and mid-October; the total distance is 3,300 kilometers, and it will take 9-13 days to drive, passing through Hemu Highway, Duku Highway, Yizhao Highway, and Xiate Ancient Road.
How to choose between southern and northern Xinjiang? How many days are suitable?
If you love natural scenery, choose northern Xinjiang.
To have a relatively in-depth tour of the essential attractions in each region with a well-balanced itinerary, a round trip from Urumqi will take: 7-8 days for Altay, 8-10 days for the Ili loop, and 11-13 days for Altay + Ili.
If you prefer cultural and folk customs, choose southern Xinjiang.
If you plan to visit the Hu Yang Forest in southern Xinjiang in autumn, it is recommended to enter from Urumqi and exit through Kashgar, which will take about 9-11 days.
If you don’t plan to see the Hu Yang Forest and only want to visit Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and surrounding areas, it is recommended to make a round trip from Kashgar, which will take about 6-8 days.
More tourism consultation (Panda Special Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, Lindu Train, Yichun Train, Gobi Cruise, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan Train, Tianshan Train) special train ticket booking center: 180-9596-9599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)