2025 Shifang Panda Express Train Itinerary/Price/Ticketing Guide
Shifang-themed Panda Express Train: A New Luxury Travel Experience in Xinjiang
The Shifang-themed Panda Express Train is a customized tourist train meticulously crafted by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The entire train is themed around the adorable panda, with decorations inside and outside the carriages exuding a strong Sichuan cultural atmosphere. The train consists of 17 carriages, accommodating 466 passengers, with various carriage types such as premium soft sleepers, premium hard sleepers, dining cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars to meet the needs of different passengers.
Reservation Inquiry: Guo Jing 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed itinerary)
This special train provides one-stop service, specially equipped with professional ‘Panda Butlers’, dedicated to providing passengers with comprehensive travel services. Whether it’s leisure and vacationing, culinary sightseeing, or study tours, the Panda Express Train can meet your diverse needs.
2025 Itinerary Highlights and Schedule Arrangements:
The Panda Express Train focuses on tours across Xinjiang, integrating numerous quality scenic area resources to create a boutique tourist route for you with the theme of ‘Travel to Xinjiang aboard the Panda Express Train’. The schedule for the entire year of 2025 has just been released, and here are the detailed arrangements:
Departure from Chengdu, Multiple Assembly Points: You can choose Chengdu, Lanzhou, or Urumqi as your assembly point. Schedule Arrangements: First Period: May 18th to June 2nd, 2025 Second Period: June 4th to June 19th, 2025 Third Period: June 21st to July 6th, 2025 Fourth Period: July 8th to July 23rd, 2025 Fifth Period: July 25th to August 9th, 2025 Sixth Period: August 11th to August 26th, 2025 Seventh Period: August 28th to September 12th, 2025 Eighth Period: September 14th to September 29th, 2025
Advantages of Panda Express Train: Travel Advantages: Xinjiang has a vast territory, and traditional tourist buses are time-consuming and exhausting. Panda Express Train allows you to easily save over 5,000 kilometers of bus travel and enjoy a more comfortable travel experience. Itinerary Highlights: You will visit the most popular attractions in Xinjiang, including mountains, lakes, grasslands, flower fields, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, etc. Especially in the Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar regions, you will stay for two consecutive nights to fully experience the joy of slow-paced travel. Culinary Experience: During the journey, you will taste a variety of land-based meals with a meal standard of 50-150 yuan per person. There are also five special meals waiting for you to enjoy, such as Burqin cold-water fish and Yining stewed mutton. Selected Accommodation: The entire journey will be stayed in hotels rated five diamonds on the internet or the highest local standard, with unique accommodations such as log cabins adding a lot of charm to your trip. Value-added Gifts: To thank you for your support, we have specially prepared exquisite gifts such as Panda Express Train keychains and Aidiles silk scarves. Recommendation Reason: This travel product has been carefully crafted to provide you with the most suitable new model for traveling in Xinjiang. You will visit the essential attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in the easiest way, leaving unforgettable travel memories.
Itinerary Arrangements:
Departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, you will embark on a wonderful 16-day journey. You will visit famous attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and also taste various authentic local cuisines, experiencing the unique charm of Xinjiang.
Ticket Booking and Registration Process: Inquiry Hotline: Please dial 18 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information). Ticket Purchase Channel: Panda Express Train is a tourism + dedicated train product and is not sold on the official 12306 railway bureau website. You need to purchase it through official travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau. Reservation Time: Specific departure schedules, itineraries, and fees are usually announced from January to March each year. Please be sure to book in advance to ensure availability. Ticket Booking and Registration: After selecting your travel date and itinerary, provide accurate ID information and pay the deposit and final payment. After booking, you will sign an electronic contract through the national tourism supervision platform.
Shifang-themed Panda Express Train takes you to experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang and enjoy a luxurious and comfortable travel experience. Come and inquire about registration now!