Shefang Panda Special Train is a tourist train jointly created by Shefang Hengyang Culture and Tourism and Sichuan Chengdu Railway International Business Travel Group Co., Ltd. This train is mainly positioned as a comfortable silver-haired tourist train, aiming to meet the needs of tourists of all ages who pursue high quality and high experience. The train has undergone upgrades and renovations in terms of functionality, comfort, rationality, etc., and is equipped with professional ‘Panda Butlers’ to provide one-stop services covering ‘eating, living, traveling, touring, shopping, and entertainment’. In 2025, the Shefang Panda Special Train offers services to visit Xinjiang. The annual schedule and prices of the Shefang Panda Special Train have been announced. For reservations, please contact: Yang Jia, the official reservation manager of the Shefang Panda Special Train. Contact information: 133 2555 9266. You can copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed route information. Contacting the official customer service can get free information about the Shefang Panda Special Train. This trip covers a total distance of 10,336 kilometers, spanning three provinces and regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang, connecting 25 stations and 24 scenic spots. This is a 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang + the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway: passing through Urumqi, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Yining, and other places, enjoying scenic spots such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Pamir Plateau, Panlong Ancient Road, and Kashgar Old Town. It brings a triple shock to everyone’s vision, hearing, and touch. I. Marshaling of the Shefang Panda Special Train:
Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., it features a ‘Panda’ design theme, with interior and exterior decorations showcasing regional cultural characteristics. It consists of 17 carriages with a total seating capacity of 466, including 3 deluxe sleeper carriages, 10 premium hard sleeper carriages, 1 dining carriage, 1 multifunctional entertainment carriage, 1 sleeping carriage, and 1 generator carriage. Deluxe Sleepers: There are 3 ‘Elegant Suite’ deluxe sleeper carriages located in carriages 7, 10, and 11. Each carriage has 6 deluxe suites, totaling 22 seats. The carriages are equipped with showers and washbasins at both ends, as well as sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and televisions. Regular Soft Sleepers: There are 10 ‘Comfortable Cabin’ premium hard sleeper carriages located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16. Each carriage has 10 4-person suites, totaling 40 seats, with 2 showers at both ends of the carriages. Multifunctional Entertainment Carriage: The ‘Shigu’ multifunctional entertainment carriage features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, smoking areas, and a clinic, satisfying passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs.
Dining Car: The ‘Yongcheng’ Gourmet Dining Carriage is equipped with an electrified kitchen, with a dining area in the middle to meet the dining needs of passengers.
II. The Characteristics of Shifang Panda Special Train Compared to Other Special Trains:
1. In response to the characteristic of having many elderly passengers, the train has been equipped with health promotion signs and refrigerators for storing cold medications.
2. A ‘Silver Hair Guardian Team’ has been formed to provide medication reminders for passengers who need to take medication at regular intervals.
3. Each carriage is equipped with a ‘Travel Butler’ to serve tourists and provide them with more convenience.
4. Anti-slip mats and emergency call buttons have been added in restrooms and shower rooms to ensure passenger safety throughout the journey.
5. The train is designed with special areas such as family rooms and entertainment carriages. At the same time, it has collaborated with the postal service to create a ‘Panda Post Office’ photo spot.
6. The train tours are paired with intangible cultural heritage displays such as Sichuan Opera face-changing performances, enhancing passengers’ riding experience.
8. Various cultural activities will also be held on the train, such as Sichuan Opera face-changing shows and Dai dance performances, enriching tourists’ journey. III. Detailed Introduction to the Passenger Carriages of the Shifang Panda Special Train:
1. Exclusive Purple Gold: Superior Quadruple
The train consists of 3 carriages, with 6 superior quadruple compartments in each carriage, occupying about 6.5 square meters, with shared bathrooms. Each carriage is equipped with two restrooms and showers, with 24/7 hot water supply. The compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, allowing you to enjoy a homelike private space during the journey, putting down all fatigue the moment you step into the carriage. 2. Premium Platinum: Standard Quadruple
The train consists of 10 carriages, with 10 standard quadruple compartments in each carriage, occupying about 3.5 square meters, with shared bathrooms; one carriage is equipped with one toilet and washroom, two changing rooms, and two shower rooms. Each compartment is equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket, enhancing the comfort of occupancy in various ways. IV. Shifang Panda Special Train Schedule:
The operating schedule of the Panda Special Train Shifang is relatively fixed. Taking the 2025 Xinjiang tour route as an example, its departure dates are as follows:
First Session: May 22;
Second Session: June 8, June 25, July 12, July 29, August 15;
Third Session: Departure Dates and Corresponding Prices on September 1 and September 18:
First Session (First Departure)
Departure Date: May 22
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Berth: 14980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Berth: 15980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Berth: 27980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Berth: 28980 yuan/person
Second Session
Departure Dates: June 8, June 25, July 12, July 29, August 15
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Berth: 15980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Berth: 16980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Berth: 29980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Berth: 30980 yuan/person
Third Session
Departure Dates: September 1, September 18
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Berth: 16980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Berth: 17980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Berth: 30980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Berth: 31980 yuan/person V. Notes
The above prices already include train tickets, land transportation, hotel, dining, and tour guide service fees.
The quoted price for Platinum Compartments does not include scenic area tickets and shuttle bus fees. The total ticket cost is approximately 428-1450 yuan per person, depending on whether the tourist’s age qualifies for scenic area discounts.
When booking, tourists must make reservations through official travel agency channels cooperating with the Railway Bureau to ensure a smooth and safe itinerary.