How to Book the Panda Express Train 2025_Ticket Price_Booking Process
Among the numerous ways to explore Xinjiang, the Chengdu Panda Express Train is undoubtedly a refreshing choice. This innovative product combining tourism with a dedicated train has attracted the attention of many travel enthusiasts since its operation in 2025 with its unique design, high-quality service, and rich itinerary arrangements.
Chengdu Panda Train Inquiry: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed itinerary)
The Chengdu Panda Express Train, as a boutique tourist train operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., consists of 18 cars with 54 rooms and a fixed capacity of 108 seats. However, through flexible combinations, the passenger capacity can reach 132. The design inspiration of the train comes from famous Chinese mountains such as Mount Gongga and Mount Xiling. The body of the train is dominated by the classical color of glass blue, elegantly extending the outlines of the mountains. Details are integrated with the subtle patterns of the "Sunbird" element from the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, perfectly combining Eastern aesthetics with Tianfu culture, showcasing the unique charm of the regional culture.
Amenities: The entire train is equipped with furniture from world-renowned brands, featuring large, ultra-wide windows designed for an ultimate viewing experience. The train offers a fully open, multi-functional leisure space including a music bar, cultural exhibition, coffee lounge, movie entertainment, and a small train theater.
Service Team: 72 attendants were selected according to tourism fleet standards to form the ‘Panda Crew’ for attendant work. Additionally, 8 resort ambassadors, 12 train butlers, and 2 travel photographers will be equipped to provide tourists with 24-hour high-quality services based on high-star hotel standards.
Main Routes: Focus on creating a Xinjiang tour, such as the first trip from May 18, 2025, to a 16-day in-depth exploration of northern and southern Xinjiang in September. The itinerary covers popular attractions such as Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake,霍尔果斯Port, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar, and many others.
Itinerary Overview: 16 Days 15 Nights – Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
D1: Chengdu / Lanzhou – Urumqi
D2: Urumqi
D3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar
D4: Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Area – Kashgar
D5: Kashgar – Pamir Plateau -布伦口 Lake – White Sand Mountain – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
D6: Taxkorgan – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tajik Homestay – Kashgar
D7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa
D8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Southern Segment of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke – Nalati
D9: Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Yining
D10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11: Beitun – Hemu
D12: Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area
D13: Kanas – Fish Viewing Terrace – Urumqi
D14: Urumqi – Karez Well System – Flaming Mountain – Turpan
D15: Turpan – Lanzhou
D16: Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu
2025 Departure Dates: May 18/June 4/June 21/July 8/July 25/August 11/August 28/September 14
Price Range: Leisure Residence (five-carriage package with 60 seats per trip): Starting at 55,999 yuan/person
Poetic Residence (four-carriage package with 48 seats per trip): Starting at 59,999 yuan/person
Panda Train • Anyi Train
Basic Information: Began development in 2020 and officially went online in March 2021, with a total of 12 carriages and a seating capacity of 332.
Carriage Design: Includes five carriage types: luxury double rooms (‘Yuefu’), premium four-person rooms (‘Yasha’), standard four-person rooms (‘Guige’), dining carriages, and multi-functional entertainment carriages. The luxury double rooms are equipped with independent bathrooms, solid wood beds, latex mattresses, etc., similar to star-rated hotels; the premium four-person carriages have five four-person rooms plus one double room per section; the standard four-person carriages consist of 5 carriages.
Amenities: Full-car WiFi coverage, equipped with safe and intelligent electronic locks, intelligent service systems, panoramic long tables, multimedia entertainment, USB charging devices, constant temperature shower systems, and other facilities. The entertainment carriage is equipped with KTV, 3 mahjong rooms, a bar, a starry ceiling, and a panda mailbox; the dining carriage can accommodate 38 people simultaneously, with Sichuan cuisine as the main offering.
Service Team: Introducing the ‘Panda Butler’ service, modeled on star-rated hotels, to provide tourists with comprehensive services.
Main Routes: Focus on creating a Xinjiang tour that covers popular attractions such as Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake,霍尔果斯Port, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar, and many others.
Chengdu Panda Train Inquiry: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed itinerary)
Simplified Itinerary: 15-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang with Creative Activities
D1: Chengdu / Lanzhou – Urumqi
D2: Arrive in Urumqi
D3: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Welcome Dinner – Beitun
D4: Beitun – Burqin — Hemu
D5: Kanas — Jiadenyu
D6: Jiadenyu – Kazakh Home Visit – Colorful Beach — Beitun
D7: Sayram Lake – Yining – Kazangqi Folk Tourism Area
D8: Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke Grassland
D9: Bayin Town – Southern Segment of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa – Kashgar
D10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Tajik Homestay – Taxkorgan
D11: Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D12: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residential Area – Mosque – Hami
D13: Hami – Former王府 – Special Event
D14: Sea Route – Hami – Return Trip
D15: Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu
Departure Dates in 2025: May 20 / June 5 / June 21 / July 7 / July 23 / August 8 / August 24 / September 9 / September 25.
Price Range: Panda Joyful Mansion (Luxury Double Room, only 8 seats per trip): from 57,980 yuan/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Premium Quadruple Room, 80 seats per trip): from 31,980 yuan/person
Panda Elegant Cabin (Premium Quadruple Room, 44 seats per trip): from 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Comfort Cabin (Standard Quadruple Room, 200 seats per trip): from 16,980 yuan/person
Panda Special Train – Shifang
Basic Information: The total number of seats on the train is 252. The overall decoration style is business-oriented, featuring a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere, and the entire train is covered by WiFi.
Carriage Design: It includes four types of carriages: the premium quadruple room ‘Elegant Cabin’, the standard quadruple room ‘Comfort Cabin’, the ‘Panda Entertainment Carriage’, and the dining carriage.
Amenities: The premium quadruple rooms are equipped with tables and chairs, and each carriage has two showers and two toilets; each standard quadruple room seat has a USB port, a nightlight, and a butler call button, and each carriage is also equipped with two showers and toilets.
Itinerary Arrangement: Focus on creating a Xinjiang tour. The itinerary covers popular attractions such as Urumqi, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Horgos Port, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Kashgar, and many others.
Itinerary: 16 days and 15 nights
D1: Chengdu / Lanzhou – Urumqi
D2: Arrive in Urumqi
D3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar
D4: Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Area – Kashgar
D5: Kashgar – Pamir Plateau -布伦口 Lake – White Sand Mountain – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
D6: Taxkorgan – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tajik Homestay – Kashgar
D7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa
D8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Southern Segment of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke – Nalati
D9: Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Yining
D10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11: Beitun – Colorful Beach – Jiadengyu
D12: Jiadengyu – Kanas Scenic Area – Hemu
D13: Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
D14: Urumqi – Karez Well System – Flaming Mountain – Turpan
D15: Turpan – Return Trip
D16: Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu
Departure Dates in 2025: May 20 / June 5 / June 21 / July 7 / July 23 / August 8 / August 24 / September 9 / September 25.
Price Range: Panda Elegant Cabin (Premium Quadruple Room, only 66 seats per trip): from 27,980 yuan/person
Panda Comfort Cabin (Standard Quadruple Room, 400 seats per trip): from 14,980 yuan/person