2025 Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train: Xinjiang Luxury Train Route | 2025 Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train Reservation Official Website Guide | 2025 Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train Price List | 2025 Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train Ticket Purchasing Guide. Recently, the newly created ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ tourism train officially debuted in Chengdu. The ‘Panda Special Train’ emerged, transcending the scope of traditional trains and transforming into a dreamlike journey穿梭 through the scenic spots of Xinjiang, carrying countless travelers’ boundless curiosity and deep longing for the distant world. ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ follows ‘Panda Special Train · Anyi’ and ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ as a boutique tourism train created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. How to reserve a ticket for ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’? For details, please consult the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ consists of 18 cars with 54 guestrooms and a capacity of 108 passengers. It features various car types such as a living room car, dining car, entertainment car, and guest room cars. Chengdu has 15 cars, including 12 passenger cars (6 poetic and 6 leisurely) with 54 rooms and a capacity of 108 passengers, 2 dining cars, and 1 entertainment car. Each room has an independent bathroom.
The overall design of the train is inspired by famous Chinese mountains such as Gongga Mountain and Xiling Snow Mountain, complemented by classical azure glazed tiles. The undulating lines of the mountains stretch across the body of the train, with subtle patterns incorporating the ‘Sunbird’ element from Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, perfectly blending Eastern aesthetics with Tianfu culture for a profound and elegant beauty.
The entire train is designed with ultra-wide windows for an extraordinary viewing experience and employs new soundproofing technology to create an ultra-quiet living environment.
Each guestroom has a separate bathroom with a dry and wet area, featuring an imitation marble mosaic floor for beauty and slip resistance. The entertainment car includes a music bar, cultural exhibition, coffee lounge, movie theater, and train mini-theater, providing an open and multifunctional leisure space to meet the needs of different tourists.
The dining car is equipped with an integrated kitchen, manned by a professional chef team, offering special dishes to let passengers experience a culinary feast on their journey.
Chengdu Railway Bureau selected 72 attendants to form the ‘Panda Crew’ for the panda special train based on tourism fleet standards, comprehensively enhancing the comfort and safety of the tourist train.
The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ focuses on providing high-quality services to fully meet passengers’ diverse needs for entertainment, business, family gatherings, etc. It mainly serves long-distance tourists across regions while also accommodating short-distance travelers.
Features and highlights of the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’:
[Advantages of Travel]
Xinjiang is vast in territory and abundant in resources, with an area larger than the sum of 13 provinces. Therefore, conventional tour bus itineraries can be tiring. The special train can save over 5,000 kilometers of bus travel. Choose the luxury tourist train, departing in the morning and arriving in the evening, and staying for two consecutive days in more distant areas to alleviate fatigue from long-distance travel and provide a better travel environment. [Itinerary Highlights]
Choose Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi as the hub to enjoy the hottest attractions in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, meadows, flower seas, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, and local customs). Stay for two consecutive days in the Kanas area, two days in Yili, and two days in Kashgar. Focus on tourism without rushing, and take it slow! [Special Cuisine]
The land dining standard is 70 yuan per person, including six specialty meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Taxkorgan yak beef hot pot, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar halal meal, Turpan fruit feast), with a special arrangement for the popular restaurant [Lovely Xinjiang] welcome dinner; [Selected Accommodation]
Throughout the journey, accommodation is rated five diamonds or the highest local standard, with special arrangements for log cabins in Kanas/Hemu;
[VIP Experience]
Direct bus to Kanas area, chartered car for Bayanbulak Grassland, dedicated channel for Nalati scenic area on the special train! [Special Gift]
Panda Special Train charms, Aidilesi silk scarves, Silk Road bells;
[Recommended Reasons]
The product manager conducted repeated on-site inspections and created the most suitable new model for tourism in Xinjiang, allowing visitors to check off the essential attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in the most relaxed manner within a limited time.
Itinerary for ‘Panda Special Train – Chengdu Number’
2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 2: Arrive in Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 4: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 5: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 6: Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – South Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland – Nalati (overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining (overnight in Yining City)
Day 10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining – Beitun (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 11: Beitun – Colorful Beach – Jiadenyu (overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 12: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Mohe (overnight in Hemu scenic area)
Day 13:漠河 – Beitun – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Fruit Feast – Turpan (overnight in Turpan)
Day 15: Turpan – Return journey (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, group disbands
The ‘Chengdu Panda Special Train’ spans a vast territory of 10,336 kilometers, connecting the three provinces and regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang, passing through 25 stations and adjacent to 24 scenic spots. This train journey is undoubtedly a double feast for the eyes and soul. Over the extraordinary 16-day journey, the ‘Panda Special Train’ is like a magical dragon leading passengers to shuttle between magnificent mountains and rivers, delving into the stunning landscapes of Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places, embarking on an in-depth journey to explore natural wonders and cultural heritage. During this extraordinary 16-day journey, the panda-themed train is like a magic carpet shuttling through a fantastical world, leading us deep into Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places, enjoying to our heart’s content the breathtaking natural beauty and cultural charm.
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" multiple departure and assembly points:
Departing from Chengdu, you can choose Chengdu, Lanzhou, and other assembly points to enjoy the most popular attractions in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, grasslands, flower seas, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, folk customs). Among them, stay for two consecutive days in the Kanas area, two consecutive days in the Ili area, and two consecutive days in the Kashgar area. The focus is on traveling without rushing, taking it slow!
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" essence attractions selection:
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Wucaitan) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Horgos Port, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland) / Middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway / Hejing (Bayinbuluke Grassland) / Korla (Lop Nur Village of罗布人) / Kuqa (Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府, Kuqa Big Nang City) / Atush (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (Pamir Plateau, Dragon Spiral Highway, Taxkorgan County, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden) / Turpan (Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley) Panoramic Xinjiang Luxury Panda Special Train, 16 days
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" reservation and registration process:
First: The "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train is a tourism + train product that is not sold externally on the 12306 Railway Bureau official website but is sold through designated official travel agency channels by the Railway Bureau. Friends who are interested in the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
Second: How long in advance is a reservation usually needed for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train? Generally speaking, the Xinjiang tourist train will announce its specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fee standards from January to March each year. Once announced, you can immediately make a reservation. However, since the Xinjiang tourist train does not operate every day but runs regularly each month, it is recommended that you make a reservation in advance to avoid not having a seat when you plan to participate in the tourist train at the last minute.
Third: The products of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train mainly cover comprehensive tours of both northern and southern Xinjiang (lasting about 15-16 days). Its starting and ending points are both set at Chengdu Station, and generally, boarding can be done at multiple points such as Lanzhou/Chengdu/Urumqi. The departure dates are generally from May to November, with different departure dates each month.
Fourth: After communicating with the staff of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" tourist train, we selected the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train product that suits our time and preferences, including train seats, etc. Subsequently, we sent our names and ID card numbers to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourism product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" train ticket reservation, we will issue a unified company receipt and have you sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the National Tourism Service. This marks the successful registration for your "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train.