Recently, the newly built "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" tourist train was officially unveiled in Chengdu. This train not only breaks the concept of traditional trains but is more like a dreamlike journey shuttling through the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang, carrying the infinite curiosity and deep longing of countless passengers for the unknown world. As another high-quality tourist train launched by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. after the "Panda Special Train · Anyi" and "Panda Special Train · Shifang", the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" provides passengers with an unforgettable travel experience with its unique design and excellent service. How to book the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu"? For details, please consult the official booking hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Introduction to the Composition of the "Chengdu Panda Special Train"
The entire train consists of 18 coaches with 54 guest rooms and a fixed capacity of 108 seats, including living room coaches, dining coaches, entertainment coaches, and guest room coaches.
The train consists of 18 sections, with a fixed capacity of 108 people, including 12 soft sleeper passenger coaches, 2 multifunctional coaches, 2 dining coaches, 1 sleeping coach, and 1 power generator coach.
II. Introduction to the Features Inside the "Chengdu Panda Special Train"
The overall design inspiration of the train comes from famous mountains in China, such as Gongga Snow Mountain and Xiling Snow Mountain. The coach body adopts a classical glazed blue color, and incorporates the undulating lines of mountains into the design, displaying a flowing beauty on the coach body. In addition, the details also incorporate the dark pattern of the "Sunbird" element from Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu. This design perfectly integrates Eastern aesthetics with Tianfu culture, giving people a profound and elegant aesthetic feeling.
The entire coach is designed with ultra-wide windows, providing an ultimate viewing experience; new sound insulation technology is adopted to create an ultra-quiet living environment.
The guest room design of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" is ingenious. Each room is equipped with independent bathroom facilities with dry and wet separation. The floor decoration adopts imitation marble patterned mosaic tiles, which are both beautiful and have good anti-slip properties, ensuring the safety of tourists. In addition, the entertainment coach also has a music bar, cultural exhibition, coffee lounge, and movie entertainment facilities, creating a fully open multifunctional leisure space to meet the diverse needs of different tourists.
The dining coach is internally equipped with an integrated kitchen, where an experienced professional chef team personally cooks, providing passengers with various authentic delicacies. From Sichuan specialty snacks to local gourmet dishes, every dish is carefully prepared, allowing passengers to enjoy a feast for the taste buds in a comfortable train environment.
III. Introduction to Room Types on the "Chengdu" Panda Special Train
"Chengdu" Panda Special Train: Poetic Dwelling
"Poetic Dwelling" four-pack guest room coach: Poetic Dwelling (10㎡ guest room): Equipped with a comfortable double bed and a single sofa bed, it offers dual-mode application 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.
"Chengdu" Panda Special Train: Youranju
"Youranju" five-bedroom carriage: Youranju (8㎡ bedroom): 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 a smart home system (smart voice call system), an independent mini desk, an independent mini fridge, wardrobe, and a wet-dry separated shower room, meeting everyone’s personalized needs.
IV. "Chengdu Panda Special Train" Features and Highlights
[Advantages of Travel]
Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with an area equivalent to the sum of 13 provinces plus some extra. Therefore, conventional tourist bus itineraries can be quite tiring. The special train saves over 5,000 kilometers of bus travel. By choosing the luxury tourist train, you can arrive in the evening after departing in the morning. Staying for two consecutive days in places with longer distances can alleviate fatigue from long-distance travel and provide a better travel environment. [Itinerary Highlights]
You can choose Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi as the distribution center to enjoy the most popular scenic spots in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, grasslands, flower fields, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, folk customs), including two consecutive nights in the Kanas region, two consecutive nights in the Yili region, and two consecutive nights in the Kashgar region. The theme is leisurely travel without rushing! Urumqi (Tianshan Heavenly Lake) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Horgos Port, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland) / Middle and Southern Sections of Duku Highway / Hejing (Bayanbulak Grassland) / Korla (Lop Nur Village of罗布人) / Kuqa (Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa Palace, Kuqa Big Nang City) / Atush (White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (Pamirs, Dragon Coiled Road, Taxkorgan County, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden) / Turpan (Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley) Panoramic Xinjiang Luxury Panda Special Train 16 Days
[Special Cuisine]
The land-based dining standard is 70 yuan/person, including six special meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Taxkorgan yak beef hot pot, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar halal cuisine, Turpan fruit banquet), and a special welcome dinner at the popular restaurant [Lovely Xinjiang]; [Selected Accommodation]
The entire journey is rated five diamonds or the local highest standard, with special arrangements for Kanas/Hemu cabins;
[VIP Experience]
Direct access to Kanas region, chartered bus for Bayanbulak Grassland, dedicated train channel for Nalati scenic area! [Special Gift]
Panda Train charms, Aidiles silk scarves, Silk Road bells;
[Recommended Reason]
The product manager conducted repeated field visits and created the newest model best suited for tourism in Xinjiang, allowing visitors to check off the essential scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in the most relaxed manner within a limited time.
V. "Chengdu Panda Special Train" Itinerary Arrangement:
2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi (Overnight in Panda Train)
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Panda Train)
Fourth day: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Fifth day: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (overnight in Taxkorgan County)
Sixth day: Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Seventh day: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kuche (overnight on Panda Train)
Eighth day: Kuche – Tianshan Mysterious Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland – Nalati (overnight in Nalati Town)
Ninth day: Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining (overnight in Yining City)
Tenth day: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining – Beitun (overnight on Panda Train)
Eleventh day: Beitun – Colorful Beach – Jiadenyu (overnight in Jiadenyu)
Twelfth day: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Kemu (overnight in Hemu scenic area)
Thirteenth day: Kemu – Beitun – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Fourteenth day: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Fruit Banquet – Turpan (overnight in Turpan)
Fifteenth day: Turpan – Return trip (overnight on Panda Train)
Sixteenth day: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu and group dispersal
Sixth: Reservation and registration process for the "Chengdu Panda Special Train"
First: The "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train is a tourism + train product that is not sold externally on the 12306 railway bureau’s official website. It is sold through designated official travel agency channels by the railway bureau. Friends who are interested in the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
Second: How far in advance is a reservation usually needed for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train? Generally, the specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fee standards for the Xinjiang tourist train are announced from January to March each year. Once announced, you can immediately make a reservation. However, since the Xinjiang tourist train does not run every day but rather operates regularly each month, it is recommended that you make a reservation in advance to avoid not having a seat when you want to join the tourist train at the last minute.
Third: The products of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train mainly cover a comprehensive tour of both northern and southern Xinjiang (lasting about 15-16 days). The starting and ending points are both set at Chengdu Station, and generally, boarding can be done at multiple points such as Lanzhou/Chengdu/Urumqi. The departure dates are usually from May to November, with different departure dates each month.
Fourth: After communicating with the staff of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" tourist train, we selected the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train product that fits our schedule and preferences, including train seats. Subsequently, we sent our names and ID card numbers to the staff to confirm the departure date and the selected "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourism product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" train ticket reservation, we will issue a unified company receipt and have you sign a unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision. This marks the successful registration for your "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train.