The “Chengdu” Panda-themed Special Train is like a flowing picture of the prosperous landscapes of Tianfu. It has brought together top design elite teams from both at home and abroad and is tailor-made for passengers who pursue high-quality experiences, becoming the first luxurious tourist train in the southwest region. In 2025, the newly upgraded “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu” made a stunning appearance. The ticket prices for its 16-day tour in Xinjiang were announced in 2025. The routes for various schedules from May to September are now open for reservation. Some popular shifts are already in high demand, so it is recommended that passengers plan their trips as early as possible. The schedules and prices for the “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu” throughout 2025 have been released. The official reservation manager of the “Chengdu” Panda-themed Special Train: Yang Jia, 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
I. Types of Compartments and Internal Facilities of the Chengdu Panda-themed Special Train
1. Leisurely Dwelling Compartment
Area: approximately 8 square meters
Facilities: independent bathroom, independent refrigerator, smart home system, and two single beds.
The room area is 8 square meters. “Five-compartment carriage” means that there are 5 rooms in one train carriage. There are 6 such carriages in the whole train, all of which are double-bed guest rooms. The size of the berths is about 750mm * 2000mm. The guest rooms are all equipped with independent bathrooms, independent refrigerators, exclusive clothing hanging areas, international high-end toiletries, and smart home systems (intelligent voice call systems). There are two single beds set up to meet various needs such as daytime leisure and socializing and comfortable sleeping at night.
2. Poetic Dwelling Compartment
Area: approximately 10 square meters
Facilities: also equipped with an independent bathroom, independent refrigerator, smart home system, and a single sofa bed that can be converted into a three-person family room.
Departure and Return Locations
The room area is 10 square meters. “Four-compartment carriage” means that there are 5 rooms in one train carriage. There are 5 carriages with double beds (berth size is about 750 * 2000mm) and 1 carriage with a large bed (1800 * 1930mm) in the whole train. The guest rooms are all equipped with independent bathrooms, independent refrigerators, exclusive clothing hanging areas, international high-end toiletries, and smart home systems (intelligent voice call systems). In addition, a single sofa in the “Four-compartment carriage” compartments can be expanded into a single bed (unfolded size is about 700 * 1750mm), providing dual-mode applications for daytime and nighttime, meeting various needs such as daytime leisure and socializing, comfortable sleeping at night, and adding beds for families with children.
3. Optional Departure Points: Chengdu or Lanzhou, with a gathering point set up in Urumqi.
Departure and Arrival Times: The train departs from Chengdu or Anjing Station at 7:00 in the morning. It departs from Lanzhou at 20:00 on the first day. On the return journey, it arrives in Lanzhou at 8:00 on the sixteenth day and arrives in Chengdu at 23:00 on the sixteenth day.
II. Reservation Guide for the “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu”
1. Purchase Channels
The “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu”, this unique product combining tourism and trains, is not sold through the official website of the 12306 Railway Bureau. To purchase this product, you must go through the formal travel agencies designated by the Railway Bureau.
2. Advance Reservation
The reservation of the “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu” usually has specific plans announced between January and March each year. Once the relevant information is released, you can start making reservations. Given that the special train has limited shifts and does not depart every day, it is recommended that you make reservations as early as possible to avoid having no seats available when making last-minute plans.
3. Itinerary Overview
The “Panda-themed Special Train · Chengdu” mainly offers a 16-day panoramic tour route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with both the starting and ending points in Chengdu. The destinations cover the loop lines of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in Xinjiang. The departure dates are concentrated from May to September, and there are different departure dates and itinerary designs every month.
4. Booking Process
After selecting the travel date and itinerary, you need to first confirm the booking and provide accurate ID information (including name, ID number, and contact phone number), then pay the reservation deposit, and pay the balance before departure.
5. Follow-up Services
After the reservation is completed, you will sign the unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform. On the day you arrive in Urumqi, our company will provide round-the-clock pick-up service at the station or the airport. Usually, on the first day, you will be arranged to check into a hotel for rest or have free activities, and you can set off on your beautiful journey in Xinjiang the next day.
III. Diagram of Schedules and Prices for the “Chengdu” Panda-themed Special Train
First Schedule: Departing on May 18, 2025 and ending on June 2, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 55,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 59,999 yuan per person
Second Schedule: Departing on June 4, 2025 and ending on June 19, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 64,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 68,999 yuan per person
Third Schedule: Departing on June 21, 2025 and ending on July 6, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 64,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 68,999 yuan per person
Fourth Schedule: Departing on July 8, 2025 and ending on July 23, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 65,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 69,999 yuan per person
Fifth Schedule: Departing on July 25, 2025 and ending on August 9, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 65,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 69,999 yuan per person
Sixth Schedule: Departing on August 11, 2025 and ending on August 26, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 65,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 69,999 yuan per person
Seventh Schedule: Departing on August 28, 2025 and ending on September 12, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 65,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 69,999 yuan per person
Eighth Schedule: Departing on September 14, 2025 and ending on September 29, 2025
Charging Standards: Leisurely Dwelling: 65,999 yuan per person, Poetic Dwelling: 69,999 yuan per person
