The ‘Chengdu’ International Luxury Tourist Train, also known as the ‘Panda Train · Chengdu’, is a high-end tourist train meticulously crafted by China Railway Chengdu Group. It serves as a mobile scenic route, skillfully connecting the breathtaking landscapes of cities along the northern and southern Xinjiang routes, creating a moving artistic masterpiece. This is not just a mode of transportation; it is also a mobile ‘land-based luxury hotel’ that integrates dining enjoyment, leisure, and entertainment. Currently, the operating hours, tourist routes, and price information for the entire year of 2025 have been announced. You can inquire with Yang Jia, the official reservation manager of the Chengdu Panda Special Train (contact information: 133 2555 9266, copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed route information). It is worth mentioning that the ‘Chengdu · Panda Train’ Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Special Train is an innovative fusion of tourism and railway trains. It is important to note that tickets for this special train are not conventional train tickets and are not sold separately through the conventional 12306 official railway ticketing platform; instead, reservations must be made through officially certified professional travel agency channels of the railway bureau.
1. [Poetic Residence]
The Chengdu Panda Train has 6 Poetic Residences, located in carriages 12-17. Each carriage has 4 standard rooms/king beds, totaling 24 rooms across all Poetic Residences, including 20 standard rooms and 4 king bed rooms. Each standard room has 2 double beds, measuring 0.75*2.00m, and a pull-out sofa bed, which extends to 0.70*1.75m. Each king bed room has a pull-out sofa king bed, measuring 1.80*1.93m, and a single bed, which extends to 0.75*2.00m. The room area of Poetic Residences is 10 square meters. Each room is equipped with independent bathrooms, showers, separate refrigerators, smart home systems, etc., and offers a single sofa bed, meeting the needs of daytime socializing, comfortable nighttime sleep, and extra beds for families with children. 2. [Leisure Residence]
The Chengdu Panda Train has 6 Leisure Residences, located in carriages 3-8. Each carriage has 5 standard rooms, totaling 30 standard rooms across all Leisure Residences. Each room has 2 double beds, measuring 0.75*2.00m, with a room area of 8 square meters. The rooms are equipped with independent bathrooms, showers, separate refrigerators, smart home systems, etc., meeting the needs of daytime socializing and comfortable nighttime sleep. 3. [Multi-functional Leisure Space – Le Fu Hall]
The Le Fu Hall, a perfect fusion of ancient Tianfu culture and modern design concepts, offers you limited edition beverages, à la carte cocktails, and unlimited freshly ground coffee. The open leisure space paired with large panoramic windows brings you a unique travel experience! It features a cultural exhibition area, music bar, coffee lounge, and performance theater. 4. [Flowing Cloud Pavilion]
A private luxury salon on the train. The space themed with ‘Ginkgo’ is equipped with audio-visual equipment, allowing you to watch movies and sing aloud. With a dreamy starry ceiling and special light therapy functions, it meets your diverse needs for entertainment, socializing, and gatherings. Different daytime and nighttime layouts provide you with different usage scenarios and experiences.
5. [Golden Panda Restaurant]
High-quality dining space with a renowned chef specially hired to provide you with exquisite Cantonese and new Sichuan cuisine. The ‘Golden Panda’ restaurant features 18 dining tables and 54 seats, with an elegant and comfortable environment, allowing you to enjoy delicious food and beautiful scenery during your pleasant journey. Assembly and arrival times for the Chengdu Train at Chengdu West Station or Anjing Station: departure expected at 7 am; departure from Lanzhou expected at 8 pm on the first night. Return arrival in Lanzhou expected at 8 am on the 16th day, and arrival in Chengdu expected at 11 pm on the 16th day. Actual departure times and stops are subject to approval by relevant departments. First departure: May 18, 2025, ending on June 2, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 55,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 59,999 yuan/person
Second Session: Departure on June 4, 2025, ending on June 19, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 64,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 68,999 yuan/person
Third Session: Departure on June 21, 2025, ending on July 6, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 64,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 68,999 yuan/person
Fourth Session: Departure on July 8, 2025, ending on July 23, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 yuan/person. Fifth Session: Departure on July 25, 2025, ending on August 9, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 yuan/person
Sixth Session: Departure on August 11, 2025, ending on August 26, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 yuan/person
Seventh Session: Departure on August 28, 2025, ending on September 12, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 yuan/person
Eighth Session: Departure on September 14, 2025, ending on September 29, 2025
Fee Standard: Leisure Residence: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 yuan/person. Panda Train. Chengdu Route Schedule
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 2: Arrive in Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Kashgar (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 4: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 5: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tajikistan County (overnight in Tajikistan County)
Day 6: Tajikistan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kucha (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 8: Kucha – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Southern 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 – Kamoy (overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 13: Kamoy – Beitun – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Fruit Banquet – Turpan (overnight in Turpan)
Day 15: Turpan – Return trip (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, tour ends