"Hey, there’s a new domestic luxury train!"
But, what’s the background of this "Chengdu Train" panda express train?
What is the panda special train "Chengdu"?
"Chengdu Train", like a mobile scroll of Tianfu, brings together top domestic and international design teams to create the first high-end tourist train in the southwest for high-end travelers.
Wang Fei, head of the official booking center for the Chengdu Panda Express Train, 180 9596 9599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The exterior design of the car body is themed around "The Rhythm of Mountains and Rivers", inspired by Gongga Mountain, Xiling Snow Mountain, and other sacred mountains in China, complemented by classical sapphire blue color. The undulating lines of the mountains stretch across the lapis lazuli-colored car body, with subtle patterns incorporating the "Sunbird" element from Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, perfectly integrating Eastern aesthetics with Tianfu culture.
Stepping into the starred guest room car:
"Poetic Residence" four-bedroom guest room car: Poetic Residence (10㎡ guest room): Equipped with a comfortable double bed and a single sofa bed, providing dual-mode applications for day and night, satisfying various needs such as daytime leisure and socializing, comfortable nighttime sleep, and can be converted into a family room, suitable for family trips.
Five-bedroom guest room car: Leisure Residence (8㎡ guest room): Equipped with two single beds, satisfying various needs such as daytime leisure and socializing, and comfortable nighttime sleep, suitable for two people traveling together.
Both room types are equipped with smart home systems (smart voice call systems), independent mini desks, independent mini refrigerators, wardrobes, and wet-dry separated showers, meeting everyone’s personalized needs.
Heading to the starred restaurant:
Golden Panda Restaurant: One chef, one meal, comfortable dining, large scenic windows
The restaurant is equipped with a total of 18 dining tables, with 9 four-person tables and 9 double-person tables, capable of accommodating 54 people dining simultaneously. It is committed to creating a high-quality dining and living space that incorporates Sichuan materials, craftsmanship, and flavors, where you can enjoy a culinary feast with family and friends.
Entering the Yuefu Hall (Living Room Car):
Fully open multi-functional leisure space, utilizing Sichuan traditional cultural elements such as bamboo weaving, bamboo and wood structures, and ginkgo biloba, with the theme of "Bamboo Culture" to construct variable application scenarios such as cultural exhibitions, coffee lounges, music bars, movie theaters, and train little theaters. The overall decoration perfectly integrates traditional bamboo weaving elements with modern design concepts, featuring both the primitive charm of Tianfu culture and the fashion and comfort of modern life.
Brief Itinerary Arrangement
D1: Chengdu / Lanzhou – Urumqi: Depart from Chengdu Anjing Station (around 6:50) or Lanzhou Railway Station (around 20:29) on board the Chengdu Train. VIP guests boarding in Chengdu will have lunch and dinner at the Golden Panda Restaurant on the Chengdu Train; meals are not included for VIP guests boarding in Lanzhou. Accommodation is provided on the Chengdu Train’s high-end Panda Express Train, with activities such as [Sichuan Opera Face Changing], [Panda Delivering Blessings], and [Lantern Riddle Guessing] held on board.
D2: Urumqi: The train crosses Gansu and enters Xinjiang, enjoying the scenery of the Gobi and canyons. After arriving in Urumqi at night, check into the hotel. All meals will be at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation will be at Urumqi Hilton Hotel, Wanda Vista Hotel (superior double/twin room or equivalent). Activities on the train include [Initial Mahjong Experience], [Mafia], [Chess/Gomoku].
D3: Urumqi – Kashgar (Tianshan Tianchi): After breakfast at the Urumqi hotel, head to Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area for a visit, and lunch will be the Tianchi Yaochi Feast. In the afternoon, return to Urumqi and board the Chengdu Train to Kashgar, dinner will be at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation will be on the Chengdu High-end Panda Special Train.
D4: Kashgar: The Chengdu Train arrives in Kashgar in the afternoon, after pickup, have lunch at the Kashgar Flavor Restaurant, then visit Gaotai Residential Area and experience handmade crafts. After participating in the Chengdu Train welcome banquet, stay at Kashgar Global Harbor Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Hampton by Hilton (superior double/twin room or equivalent).
D5: Kashgar – Tajik Autonomous County: After breakfast at the Kashgar hotel, head to the Pamir Plateau along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, and visit布伦口 Lake, White Sand Mountain, and Karakul Lake. Lunch will be at White Sand Lake Restaurant, and dinner will be specialty yak beef hot pot. Stay at Tajik Autonomous County Dongxun Culture, Xingkong Resort, Wanda Meihua Hotel, Xueshang Hotel, Pamir Grand Hotel (superior double/twin room or equivalent).
D6: Tajik Autonomous County – Kashgar: After breakfast at the Tajik Autonomous County hotel, visit Tashkurgan Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, and participate in a Tajik family visit. Lunch will be at the Xinjiang Flavor Restaurant, and dinner will be specialty Kashgar Pigeon Soup Noodles. Stay at Kashgar Global Harbor Moon Star Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Hampton by Hilton (superior double/twin room or equivalent).
D7: Kashgar – Kuqa: After breakfast at the Kashgar hotel, visit Kashgar Old City and watch the opening ceremony, then visit Id Kah Mosque. Lunch will be at the Kashgar Flavor Restaurant, and dinner will be specialty Muslim cuisine. Accommodation will be on the Chengdu High-end Panda Special Train.
D8: Kuqa – Bayinbuluke / Nalati Town: After breakfast on the Chengdu Train, arrive in Kuqa, visit the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, and visit Bayinbuluke Swan Lake Scenic Area. Lunch will be at the Xinjiang Flavor Restaurant, and dinner will be Xinjiang Whole Roast Lamb. Stay at Nalati Jinling Mountain Lodge, Nalati Cultural Tourism Resort Hotel, Nalati Wansen Hotel; Bayinxueyu Hotel, Rongyao Grand Hotel, Yunshangzun Hotel (superior double/twin room or equivalent).
D9: Nalati – Yining: After breakfast at the hotel, visit Nalati Grassland, and then take a car to Yining. Lunch will be Nilke Salmon, and dinner will be the Yining Banquet. Stay at Yili Hotel, Tianyuan International Hotel, Wenzhou International Grand Hotel (superior double/twin room or equivalent).
D10: Yining – Beitun: After breakfast at the hotel, visit Sayram Lake. Lunch will be Sayram Lake Arctic Char, and dinner will be at the Xinjiang Flavor Restaurant. Accommodation will be on the Chengdu High-end Panda Special Train.
D11: Beitun – Hemu: Arrive in Beitun at noon, have lunch at the Beitun Flavor Restaurant, and then head to the Hemu scenic area. Stay at the Hemu Mountain Lodge, Hemu Resort, or Hemu Starry Sky Characteristic Wooden Cabin Homestay (double room or equivalent) within the scenic area. Lunch will be at the Beitun Flavor Restaurant, and dinner will be at the Hemu Flavor Restaurant.
D12: Hemu – Kanas: Proceed from Hemu to Kanas scenic area and stay in Kanas scenic area at Yike Lizhi, Youran Mountain Villa Wooden Cabin 2-person room or equivalent. All meals will be at Kanas-style restaurants, and you can experience Kanas cruise.
D13: Kanas – Urumqi: After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Fish Viewing Terrace. Lunch will be a cold-water fish banquet in Burqin, dinner will be at a Beitun-style restaurant, and accommodation will be in the high-end Panda Train.
D14: Urumqi – Turpan: After breakfast on Chengdu Train, arrive in Urumqi and proceed to Turpan to visit Kanerjing and Huoyan Mountain. Lunch will be at a Turpan-style restaurant, dinner will be a Turpan fruit banquet, and accommodation will be at Turpan Huoshanhong, Xiyu Kasi Deluxe Single/Double Room or equivalent.
D15: Turpan – Lanzhou – Chengdu: After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Turpan Station to board Chengdu Train for the return trip. All meals will be served in the Jin Panda Restaurant on Chengdu Train. Accommodation will be in the high-end Panda Train. Activities such as [Folk Song Session], [Chess & Card Masters], and [Werewolf] will be held on the train.
D16: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu: Some VIP guests disembark at Lanzhou Station, and the journey终点站 is reached at Chengdu Anjing Station. VIP guests disembarking in Lanzhou will enjoy breakfast on Chengdu Train, and lunch and dinner will be at their own expense.
Departure dates: June 4, June 21, July 8, July 25, August 11, August 28, September 14, 2025.
Unified price:
Youran Suite: 65999 yuan/person (64999 yuan/person in June).
Shiyi Suite: 69999 yuan/person (68999 yuan/person in June).
Third person in Shiyi Suite: 36999 yuan/person (32999 yuan/person in June).
Children under 12 years old: 16800 yuan/person (15800 yuan/person in June).
Single occupancy room difference: 7000 yuan (6000 yuan/person in June).
Booking process and precautions for the Panda Train Anyi (Shifang & Chengdu) special train
1: Since the Panda Train Anyi (Shifang & Chengdu) special train for Xinjiang tourism is a customized tourism train, it is recommended to book tickets through designated formal travel agency channels such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency cooperating with the railway bureau. It is recommended to call Wang Fei, the person in charge of the official booking center of the Panda Train Anyi (Shifang & Chengdu) special train for Xinjiang tourism of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 180 95969 599.
2: The Panda Train Anyi (Shifang & Chengdu) special train for Xinjiang tourism does not sell train tickets separately. It needs to be booked together with tourism products. When booking tickets, ID information must be provided, and a unified electronic contract of the national tourism supervision platform must be signed.
3: Determine the specific price according to the travel date and selected route. The price may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates; select the appropriate travel time and tourism product.
4: Provide personal name and ID card number to customer service, confirm the departure time and tourism product. Prepay the train ticket deposit, sign the unified electronic contract of national tourism service supervision, and complete the registration.