Xinjiang has a vast territory, covering an area larger than the sum of 13 provinces, so traditional tour bus itineraries often leave people exhausted. However, taking the luxury tourist train, the Shifang Panda Special Train, can avoid the long bus journey of over 5,000 kilometers. This special train is not only comfortable and convenient but also allows you to depart in the morning and arrive at your destination in the evening, greatly saving travel time. For places with longer distances between intervals, we have specially arranged accommodation for two consecutive nights to ensure your body gets sufficient rest, effectively alleviating fatigue from long-distance travel and creating a more enjoyable travel environment for you. For more information about: Silk Road Dream Train, New Oriental Express, Shifang Panda Special Train, Lindu Train, and other high-end tourist trains, please contact our hotline: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add us for free consultation and detailed route information). Introduction to seats on the Panda Special Train:
The Panda Special Train ‘Shifang’ offers three types of seats in total: Deluxe Double Room ‘Yuefu’, Superior Quadruple Room ‘Elegant Suite’, Standard Quadruple Room ‘Retreat’, totaling 252 seats. The overall decoration style is mainly business, quite grand, luxurious, and comfortable, with WiFi coverage throughout the train. 1. Panda Special Train Deluxe Double Room ‘Yuefu’:
Only one carriage, with four rooms totaling 8 seats; Floor Area: 9.6 square meters.
The highest-specification seat on the Panda Train, with star-rated hotel configurations: independent bathroom, solid wood bed, latex mattress, very comfortable.
Smart TV audio-visual system, smart constant temperature system, multi-function storage cabinet, charging sockets, etc. 2. Superior Quadruple Room ‘Zijin Elegant Suite’:
Two carriages, with five quadruple rooms and one double room in each carriage, totaling 22 seats per carriage and 44 seats in total.
Floor Area: 3.5 square meters for a double room, 6.5 square meters for a quadruple room.
Configuration: Solid wood bed with latex mattress, electronic door lock, luggage compartment, high-definition TV.
Each elegant room is equipped with tables and chairs, allowing tourists to relax and entertain themselves during the boring journey.
Each carriage has two showers and two toilets (one squat toilet, one sit-down toilet). 3. Standard Quadruple Room ‘Platinum Retreat’:
There are 5 carriages in total, with 10 rooms and 40 seats in each carriage, totaling 200 seats.
Floor Area: 3.5 square meters.
Configuration: Thick and soft mattresses, high-definition LCD TVs, coat and hat hooks, small coffee tables, toiletries. Each seat has a USB port, a nightlight, and a butler call button.
Each carriage is equipped with two showers and toilets. Panda Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Lovely Xinjiang Welcome Dinner – Beitun
Day 4: Beitun – Hemu
Day 5: Hemu – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin – Beitun – Yining Day 7: Yining – Sayram Lake – Khorgos Port – Yining Day 8: Yining – Tianshan Flower Sea – Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayin Town Day 9: Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Day 10: Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a place name and remains untranslated) – Kuqa Big Nang City – Kashgar Day 11: Kashgar – Karakul Lake -盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road) – Taxkorgan County Day 12: Taxkorgan County – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 13: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Korla Day 14: Korla – Lop Nur Village – Turpan
Day 15: Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well – Grape Valley – Return Journey
Day 16: Train in operation (arrival in Lanzhou at around 9 PM)
Day 17: Arrive in Chengdu
Prices for the ‘Shifang’ Panda Express Train
Departure Date Price List
July 17th
August 3rd / August 20th
September 6th/26th [Additional 1,000 yuan per person for Zijin and Platinum departures on September 6th/26th]
Prices for Platinum Guige
Upper berth in a four-person room: 20,999 yuan per person
Lower berth in a four-person room: 21,999 yuan per person
Lower berth in a double room: 26,999 yuan per person
Prices for Zijin Elegant Suite
Upper berth in a four-person room: 29,999 yuan per person
Lower berth in a four-person room: 30,999 yuan per person
Lower berth in a double room: 39,999 yuan per person
Guide to Booking Steps for the Panda Express Train’s Xinjiang Tour
First Step: Embark on the Panda Express Train, a unique new tourism experience that cleverly integrates luxury trains with in-depth travel elements, creating a memorable travel feast for you. Notably, it is not sold directly on the 12306 railway official website but exclusively through formal travel agencies closely cooperating with the railway bureau. This Panda Express Train journey to Xinjiang covers all expenses – from Panda Express Train tickets to ground transportation buses, selected hotel accommodations, authentic food enjoyment, and professional tour guide services, providing a one-stop solution for all your travel needs. Second Step: Plan Your Itinerary: The prime time for the Panda Express Train’s Xinjiang tour is from May to October, offering two carefully crafted theme routes: the 17-day in-depth exploration tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang from May to September, and the 12-day cultural roaming tour of Southern Xinjiang in October. If you are fascinated by these fascinating journeys, feel free to call our official reservation hotline at 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend to immediately enjoy free consultation and detailed route information) to learn more about the booking details of the Panda Express Train and other luxury trains such as the New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, and Forest Capital Train. Third Step: Secure Your Exclusive Seat: After in-depth communication with our customer service team, you can choose your preferred option from the diverse offerings of the Panda Luxury Tourism Express Train based on your personal preferences, whether it is the luxurious Panda Joy Mansion double room, the elegant premium four-person room, or the standard Guige four-person compartment. Then, simply provide your name and ID card number, and we will secure your departure date and exclusive Xinjiang tourism product for you. Fourth Step: Complete Your Reservation: To ensure the smooth departure of your travel plan, please proceed to pay the deposit for the Panda Express Train tickets. We will issue an official receipt and sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision online. The completion of this step marks your successful entry into the Panda Luxury Tourism Express Train family, and the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang awaits your personal exploration.