Regarding the first operation date of the Chengdu Panda Special Train in May, the special discounted ticket prices for the first train of the Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train in 2025, the detailed cost breakdown for a 16-day tour of Xinjiang on the Chengdu Panda Special Train in May, the schedule for the luxury Chengdu Panda Tourism Special Train to Xinjiang in May, the reservation method and booking process on the official website of the Chengdu Panda Special Train in May, for more information about the Chengdu Panda Special Train, please call the Chengdu Panda Special Train Booking Customer Service Center at: 180 95969599 for inquiries.
Basic information about the Chengdu Panda Special Train
The Chengdu Panda Special Train, created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., consists of 18 cars, with 54 guest rooms and a capacity of 108 seats. It features various car types such as living room cars, dining cars, entertainment cars, and guest room cars. The design inspiration of the train comes from famous Chinese mountains such as Mount Gongga and Mount Xiling, adopting classical blue glaze colors and incorporating the element of the ‘Sunbird’ from Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, creating a deep and elegant aesthetic feeling.
Xinjiang train tours are a relatively comfortable and convenient way to travel, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, saving travel time and providing a unique travel experience. Here are some common types of Xinjiang train tours and related information:
New Oriental Express: This is a high-grade luxury tourist train in China. Its route design takes into account the diverse scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang, and the facilities inside the train are complete, like a moving ‘star hotel’. The New Oriental Express enjoys high popularity and a good reputation in the domestic and foreign tourism markets. The departure dates for 2025 are as follows (subject to minor adjustments):
2025 New Oriental Express annual departures schedule for Gold + Silver and Blue Diamond configurations:
The following are the departure and return times for the New Oriental Express (Gold + Silver configuration) in Urumqi. The specific assembly time and arrival time in Urumqi are subject to the detailed itinerary confirmed by the New Oriental Express. For specific dates of the Blue Diamond departures, please consult the New Oriental Express Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
The 1st New Oriental Express: 11-day tour of southern Xinjiang from March 30th to April 6th
The 2nd New Oriental Express: 12-day tour of southern Xinjiang + Yining from April 8th to April 17th
The 3rd New Oriental Express: 9-day tour of southern Xinjiang from April 19th to April 25th
The 4th New Oriental Express: 12-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from April 27th to May 6th
The 5th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from May 8th to May 20th
The 6th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from May 22nd to June 3rd
The 7th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from June 6th to June 18th
The 8th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from June 20th to July 24th
The 9th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from July 4th to July 16th
The 10th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from July 18th to July 30th
The 11th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from August 2nd to August 14th
The 12th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from August 16th to August 28th
The 13th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from August 30th to September 11th
The 14th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from September 13th to September 24th
The 15th New Oriental Express: 15-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from September 26th to October 8th
The 16th New Oriental Express: 12-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from October 10th to October 19th
The 17th session of the New Oriental Express: October 21 – November 3, 13-day southern Xinjiang tour on the New Oriental Express
The 18th session of the New Oriental Express: November 3 – November 13, 13-day southern Xinjiang tour on the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express consists of soft sleeper carriages, dining carriages, and bar carriages, all with sleeping berths. Among them, the sleeping carriages are divided into gold diamond carriages and blue diamond carriages.
Each gold diamond carriage only accommodates 8 tourists and consists of 4 suites. The rooms are equipped with 1.5-meter beds, as well as independent bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities.
The ‘Tianshan Train’ Tourism Special Train: This tourism special train features ‘the train follows the people, no need to change berths’. It is divided into luxury and ultra-luxury types, with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages to choose from. The train also has a bar carriage, dining carriage, and entertainment carriage. Its itinerary arrangements are rich, for example, the 14-day luxury itinerary is roughly as follows:
Day 1: Tourists from all over the country gather in Urumqi and arrive at the hotel by themselves. Meals and accommodation expenses are at their own expense;
Day 2: Take the special train to the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in the morning. After lunch, proceed to the Yema International Ancient Ecology Park Scenic Area and take the special train to Beitun City at night;
Day 3: After arriving in Beitun City, head to the Koktokay National Geological Park Scenic Area and stay in a hotel in Burqin at night;
Day 4: Go from Burqin to Hemu Village Scenic Area, then proceed to Jiadengyu and stay in a hotel;
Day 5: Head to the Kanas Scenic Area. Visit the Colorful Beach Scenic Area in the afternoon and take the special train to Jinghe at night. Rest on the train;
Day 6: Arrive in Jinghe County in the morning and proceed to the Sayram Lake Scenic Area, enjoying the Guozigou Scenic Area along the way. After lunch, head to the Horgos Port Scenic Area and Lavender Garden Scenic Area. Stay in a local hotel at night;
Day 7: Take the special train to the Nalati Scenic Area in the morning and take the special train to Turpan at night;
Day 8: After arriving in Turpan in the morning, visit Kanerjing, Grape Manor, Jiaohe Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, and other scenic spots. Take the special train to Kuqa at night;
Day 9: Arrive in Kuqa early in the morning and head to the Grand Canyon Scenic Area. After lunch, proceed to the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves Scenic Area, then head to Aral and stay in a hotel;
Day 10: Visit the Sleeping Hu Yang Scenic Area, Desert Gate Scenic Area, 359th Brigade Memorial Hall, and other scenic spots. Take the special train to Kashgar at night;
Day 11: After arriving in Kashgar, head to the Kalakul Lake Scenic Area and return to the urban area of Kashgar at night. Stay in a hotel;
Day 12: Mainly visit Kashgar Old City Scenic Area, watch the opening ceremony, then stroll around Kashgar, and take the special train back to Urumqi (if it is a 16-day itinerary, go to Hami that day and rest in a local hotel in Hami after arriving at night);
Day 13: Arrive in Urumqi, visit local attractions, and then end the tour;
Day 14: Visit the Hami Yadan Dahaitou Scenic Area, Hongxing Junken Museum, and other scenic spots in Hami. Rest in the hotel at night.
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