On China’s vast territory, there is a land deeply loved by nature – Xinjiang, renowned for its endless expanse, abundant resources, and magnificent scenery. However, Xinjiang’s vastness also poses challenges for travelers, especially for those who yearn to deeply explore this magical land. It is against this backdrop that the ‘Panda Express Train’ emerged. It is not just a train, but a fantastical journey through Xinjiang, carrying the curiosity and longing of countless travelers for the distant places.
I. Schedule and Price List of the Panda Express Train for Xinjiang Tourism:
The Panda Express Train for Xinjiang tourism offers multiple departure points for assembly, including Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi.
How to book tickets and register for the Panda Express Train? Which city is the destination and starting point of the Panda Express Train? How much is the ticket price for the Panda Express Train? Detailed descriptions of the train marshalling and carriages, as well as the annual schedule of the Panda Express Train, have been released. Tourists who want to ride the Panda Express Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Mai Zi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
1. Platinum Panda Express Private Compartment
Departure Dates: July 17th; August 3rd, August 20th (Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Chengdu/Lanzhou departure and return:
[Platinum Standard Cabin for 4 People on Panda Express Train] Upper bunk: RMB 19,880/person Lower bunk: RMB 20,980/person
Departure Dates: September 6th, September 23rd (Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Chengdu/Lanzhou departure and return:
[Standard Cabin for 4 People on Panda Express Train] Upper bunk: RMB 20,880/person Lower bunk: RMB 21,980/person 2. Zijin Yashe Private Compartment
Departure Dates: July 17th; August 3rd, August 20th (Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Chengdu/Lanzhou departure and return:
[Zijin Yashe Standard Quad Room] Upper Berth: 29999 yuan/person Lower Berth: 30999 yuan/person
[Zijin Yashe Double Room] Lower Berth: 39999 yuan/person (about 12 people/carriage)
Departure Dates: September 6th, September 23rd (Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Chengdu/Lanzhou departure and return:
[Zijin Yashe Standard Quad Room] Upper Berth: 31999 yuan/person Lower Berth: 32999 yuan/person
[Zijin Yashe Double Room] Lower Berth: 41999 yuan/person (about 12 people/carriage)
Panda Train Itinerary Arrangement
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Lovely Xinjiang Welcome Dinner – Beitun
Day 4: Beitun – Hemu
Day 5: Hemu – Kanas
Day 6: Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin – Beitun – Yining
Day 7: Yining – Sayram Lake – Irkeshtam Port – Yining
Day 8: Yining – Tianshan Flower Sea – Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of the Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Town
Day 9: Bayanbulak – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan – Kuqa
Day 10: Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Kuqa王府 (王府 means ‘royal palace’) – Kuqa Grand Nang City – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Dragon’s Spine Ancient Road – Taxkorgan
Day 12: Taxkorgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 13: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Xiangfei Garden – Korla
Day 14: Korla – Lop Nor Village – Turpan
Day 15: Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez – Grape Valley – Return Trip
Day 16: The train is in operation (Lanzhou disembarkation time is around 9:00 pm)
Day 17: Detailed expenses upon arrival in Chengdu for the Panda Train:
Detailed expenses for the Panda Train:
[Included Expenses]
[Transportation]: Luxury Panda Tourist Train + air-conditioned tourist bus at the destination;
[Meals]: 15 breakfasts and 32 regular meals throughout the trip, including 6 special meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Taxkorgan yak beef hot pot, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar
Muslim meals, Turpan fruit banquet). Most land breakfasts are provided by the hotel, and the train breakfast meal standard is 30 yuan/person. The regular meal standard is 70 yuan/person for land and
The meal standard for the coach is 60 yuan/person, and the special meal is 120-150 yuan/person. As it is a group meal, no refund will be given if not consumed. Please understand!
[Tour Guide]: Tour guides with more than 3 years of experience;
[Tickets]: All tickets and scenic area transportation within the itinerary are included (Tianshan Tianchi, Karez, Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain, Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Huocheng)
Irkeshtam Port, Bayanbulak Grassland, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland, Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府 (王府 means ‘royal palace’), Kuqa Grand
Nang City, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Xiangfei Garden, Lop Nor Village, etc.);
[Insurance]: Tourism liability insurance, plus a travel accident insurance with a maximum coverage of 200,000 yuan per person as a gift;
[Shopping]: Pure play with no shopping;
[Accommodation]: Five-diamond rating or the local highest diamond standard, special arrangements for Kanas/Hemu cabins; reference hotels
Urumqi: Urumqi Ruihao International Hotel, Northwest Petroleum Hotel or equivalent
Kanas: Kanas cabins (Huajianfang, Youran Villa, Yunxiaowuge, Linhu Xiaozhu, etc.)
Hemu: Hemushan Villa, Yuyuan Villa or equivalent
Yining: Yininghe Hotel, Yining Tianyuan International or equivalent
Turpan: Turpan Volcano Red Hotel, Western Regions Kasi Hotel or equivalent
Nalati: Nalati Cultural Tourism Resort Hotel, Jinling Villa or equivalent
Bayin Town: Ougede, Xueyu, Yunshangzun or equivalent
Kuqa section: Kuqa Grand Hotel or Kuqa Tianyuan International or equivalent
Kashgar: Kashgar Laining, Kashgar Hotel, Nanjiang Global Harbor or equivalent
Taxkorgan: Yingbin Hotel, Europa Garden, Qianhai Hotel, Yunjing or equivalent Panda Express Train features and highlights:
[Travel Advantages]
Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with an area equivalent to the sum of 13 provinces with some to spare, so conventional tourist bus itineraries are tiring, and the train can save up to 5000 kilometers of bus travel
over 5000 kilometers by bus; choosing the luxury tourist train allows you to travel from morning to evening, and staying for two consecutive nights in places with longer distances can alleviate the fatigue of long-distance travel
to have a better travel environment.
[Itinerary Highlights]
You can choose Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi as the distribution center to enjoy the most popular attractions in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, grasslands, flower seas, glaciers, highlands
plateau, desert, customs), with two consecutive nights in the Kanas area, two consecutive nights in the Ili area, and two consecutive nights in the Kashgar area, focusing on unhurried tourism
road, slow-paced travel!
[Special Cuisine]
The land dining standard is 70 yuan/person, plus 6 special meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Taxkorgan yak beef hot pot, Yuli roast whole sheep
mutton, Kashgar halal cuisine, Turpan fruit banquet), specially arranged Internet-famous restaurant [Lovely Xinjiang] welcome dinner;
[Selected Accommodation]
The entire journey is rated five diamonds or the local highest standard, with special arrangements for Kanas/Hemu cabins;
[VIP Experience]
Direct bus to Kanas area, chartered car for Bayinbuluke Grassland, dedicated channel for the Nalati scenic area!
[Super Value Gift]
Panda Express Train keychains, Aidiles silk scarves, Silk Road bells;
[Recommendation Reason]
The product manager conducted repeated field visits and created the newest mode of tourism in Xinjiang, allowing you to check in at both the north and south in the most relaxed way within a limited time.
Highlight attractions of Xinjiang. Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Panda Express Train, which city is the destination and starting point of the Panda Express Train, how much is the ticket price, detailed descriptions of the train marshaling and the inside of the carriages, and the annual schedule of the Panda Express Train have been released. Tourists who want to take the Panda Express Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)