"Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number" is a boutique tourism train meticulously crafted by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. With the cute panda as the design theme, this train is upgraded and transformed from a 25G passenger carriage, cleverly integrating the unique cultural customs of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Chongqing. The interior facilities are not only novel and comfortable with complete functions but also equipped with many cutting-edge intelligent devices. Whether it’s the smart electronic lock or the thermostatic shower system, they all demonstrate meticulous care for passengers, striving to make every passenger’s journey filled with joy and comfort. Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number is undoubtedly leading the new trend of "railway + tourism", striving to turn every trip into an unforgettable memory. Tourist friends who plan to take the Panda Premium Tourism Train in 2025 can make reservations as soon as possible; the annual schedules of Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number for 2025 have been announced. Tourists who want to book Comfortable Number can call the official reservation manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (adding as a friend allows for free consultation and access to detailed route information). I. Booking Guide for Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number:
1. 【Purchase Channels】Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number, this unique tourism and train combined product, is not sold through the official website of the 12306 Railway Bureau. To purchase this product, please be sure to do so through the official travel agencies designated by the Railway Bureau.
2. 【Advance Reservation】The reservation for Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number is usually announced between January and March each year. Once the relevant information is released, you can start booking. Given the limited number of train schedules and not departing every day, it is recommended to book as early as possible to avoid no seats available for last-minute plans. 3. 【Itinerary Overview】Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number mainly offers a 15-day panoramic travel route across northern and southern Xinjiang, with Chengdu as both the starting and ending point. The destinations cover the northern and southern Xinjiang loop, with departure dates concentrated from May to September, with different departure dates and itinerary designs each month.
4. 【Ticketing Process】After selecting the travel date and itinerary, you need to confirm the booking and provide accurate ID information (including name, ID number, and contact phone number), then pay the deposit and the final payment before departure.
5. 【After-sales Service】After completing the reservation, you will sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Supervision Platform. On the day of arrival in Urumqi, our company will provide round-the-clock pick-up services from the station or airport. Usually, on the first day, you will be arranged to stay at a hotel to rest or engage in free activities, and you can set off on the beautiful journey of Xinjiang the next day. II. Basic Overview of Panda Express Train – Comfortable Number
1. The train formation is rich and diverse, consisting of a total of 17 carriages with a capacity of 332 passengers and a total investment of up to RMB 33 million. The carriage types include luxury double rooms named 【Panda Joyful Mansion】, premium four-person rooms named 【Panda Elegant Abode】, and standard four-person rooms named 【Panda Comfortable Pavilion】. It is also equipped with a leisure cabin bar carriage, a panda amusement park carriage, and a panda restaurant carriage. In addition, the interior of the train is equipped with various functional carriages such as a lounge carriage, dining carriage, entertainment carriage, and guest carriage, aiming to fully meet the personalized travel needs of tourists.
2. In terms of design themes, the train takes China’s national treasure, the giant panda, as its core inspiration. Whether it’s the interior or exterior decorations of the carriages, they have cleverly incorporated the cute panda elements. Not only that, the designers have also drawn on the unique regional cultural essence of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Chongqing, making the entire train full of rich local flavors and bringing tourists an unforgettable cultural journey. 4. How to Choose a Carriage on the Panda Express Train Easygoing?
1. 【Panda Joyful Mansion · Deluxe Double Room】Each carriage contains 4 cozy and comfortable rooms, totaling 8 beds, with each room measuring 9.7 square meters. The rooms are fully equipped, including an independent bathroom system, high-quality solid wood beds with latex mattresses, practical multi-functional storage cabinets, high-definition TV and audio-visual systems, convenient smart electronic locks, and attentive call buttons. 2. 【Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Four-Person Room】Each carriage can accommodate 20 passengers, with a room area of 6.8 square meters. It is equipped with sturdy solid wood beds, comfortable quality mattresses, spacious round tables with chair combinations, and practical luggage compartments at the top. Additionally, the carriage provides modern facilities such as TV and audio-visual systems, smart electronic locks, call buttons, etc., as well as two shared showers and two toilets, creating China’s largest train four-person compartment. 3. 【Panda Elegant Suite · Superior Four-Person Room】Each carriage can accommodate 22 passengers, including 1 double room and 5 four-person rooms, with a room area of 6.5 square meters. The carriage is equipped with solid wood beds, quality mattresses, round tables with chair combinations, luggage compartments, TV and audio-visual systems, smart electronic locks, and call buttons. Additionally, there is one shared shower and two toilets. 4. 【Panda Comfortable Cabin · Standard Four-Person Room】Each carriage can accommodate 40 passengers, with 10 four-person beds, and a room area of 3.4 square meters. Although the space is relatively compact, it is still equipped with comfortable beds, luggage compartments, TV and audio-visual systems, call buttons, and other basic facilities. There are also independent reading lights and USB charging sockets at the bedheads. Each carriage also has two public showers for passengers’ convenience. 5. The dining carriage is equipped with 13 spacious dining tables, capable of accommodating 38 people simultaneously. The restaurant mainly serves authentic Sichuan cuisine, and depending on the itinerary, it also offers special ethnic meals and creative snacks with panda elements. 6. The multi-functional entertainment carriage is a vibrant space equipped with KTV equipment, mahjong rooms, stylish bars, a romantic starry ceiling, and unique panda mailbox facilities, aiming to bring passengers a rich and colorful entertainment experience. 5. Panda Express Train. Easygoing Journey Schedule:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Welcome Dinner – Beitun
Day 4: Beitun – Burqin – Hemu – Jadenyu
Day 5: Jadenyu – Kanas – Burqin
Day 6: Burqin – Colorful Beach – Beitun
Day 7: Sayram Lake – Six Star Street – Yining
Day 8: Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak Grassland
Day 9: Bayin Town – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Tajik Family Visit – Tajik Autonomous County
Day 11: Tajik Autonomous County – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Gaotai Residential Area – Mosque – Hami
Day 13: Hami – Hui王府 – Orchard Picking Experience
Day 14: Dahaitao – Hami – Return Journey
Day 15: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu 6. Panda Special Train · Comfortable Journey Ticket Prices are adjusted according to different travel dates and room types. Below are the detailed pricing information:
1. First Session (May 20, 2025)
Panda Return Pavilion · Standard Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 16,980 yuan, Lower bunk 17,980 yuan
Panda Comfortable Suite · Superior Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 28,980 yuan, Lower bunk 29,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 31,980 yuan, Lower bunk 32,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Double Room: 49,980 yuan/person
Panda Joyful Mansion · Deluxe Double Room: 57,980 yuan/person 2. Second to Sixth Sessions (June 5, June 21, July 7, July 23, August 8, 2025)
Panda Return Pavilion · Standard Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 17,980 yuan, Lower bunk 18,980 yuan
Panda Comfortable Suite · Superior Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 31,980 yuan, Lower bunk 32,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 34,980 yuan, Lower bunk 35,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Double Room: 55,980 yuan/person
Panda Joyful Mansion · Deluxe Double Room: 66,980 yuan/person 3. Seventh to Ninth Sessions (August 24, September 9, September 25, 2025)
Panda Return Pavilion · Standard Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 18,980 yuan, Lower bunk 19,980 yuan
Panda Comfortable Suite · Superior Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 32,980 yuan, Lower bunk 33,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 35,980 yuan, Lower bunk 36,980 yuan
Panda Elegant Residence · Deluxe Double Room: 56,980 yuan/person
Panda Joyful Mansion · Deluxe Double Room: 69,980 yuan/person