2025 Panda Special Train Official Website丨2025 Panda Special Train Price List丨How Much is the 2025 Panda Special Train丨2025 Panda Special Train Detailed Itinerary丨2025 Panda Special Train Cost Inclusions丨How Much is the 2025 Panda Special Train丨How to Book the 2025 Panda Special Train? Chengdu Panda Special Train is a meticulously designed travel train, aiming to take you to experience the magnificent scenery and unique culture of Xinjiang. Departing from Chengdu, it passes through Lanzhou, Urumqi, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Hemu, Kanas, and other places, ultimately returning to Urumqi and Lanzhou. The entire itinerary lasts for 16 days, covering the main attractions and special activities in Xinjiang. 2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Luxury Tourism Train Route丨2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Reservation Official Website Guide丨2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Price List丨2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Ticket Purchasing Guide "Panda Special Train · Chengdu Number" How to Book? For details, consult the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
I. 8 Schedules of Chengdu Panda Special Train in 2025:
Chengdu Departure: Chengdu Panda Special Train Multi-point Gathering and Scattering:
Choose Chengdu, Lanzhou, or Urumqi as the gathering point,
First Period: May 18, 2025 – June 2, 2025
Second Period: June 4, 2025 – June 19, 2025
Third Period: June 21, 2025 – July 6, 2025
Fourth Period: July 8, 2025 – July 23, 2025
Fifth Period: July 25, 2025 – August 9, 2025
Sixth Period: August 11, 2025 – August 26, 2025
Seventh Period: August 28, 2025 – September 12, 2025
Eighth Period: September 14, 2025 – September 29, 2025
II. Price List for Chengdu Panda Special Train in 2025 Period Date Leisure Class Price (yuan/person) Poetic Class Price (yuan/person) First Period 2025-05-18 55999 59999 Second Period 2025-06-04 64999 68999 Third Period 2025-06-21 64999 68999 Fourth Period 2025-07-08 65999 69999 Fifth Period 2025-07-25 65999 69999 Sixth Period 2025-08-11 65999 69999 Seventh Period 2025-08-28 65999 69999 Eighth Period 2025-09-14 65999 69999
III. Chengdu Panda Special Train Itinerary for 2025
D1: Chengdu – Lanzhou – Urumqi Boarding: Board the train at Anjing Station in Chengdu at 6:50 am to start your Panda Special Train journey. Activities:丰富多彩的活动 such as Sichuan Opera Face Changing, Panda Delivering Blessings, and Lantern Riddle Guessing are arranged on the train. Meals: Lunch and dinner will be served at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation: Chengdu Train High-end Panda Special Train.
D2: Urumqi – Kashgar Scenery Along the Way: The train crosses Gansu Province and passes through the Four Commanderies of Hexi Corridor, offering breathtaking views of the desert and sunset. Arrival in Urumqi: Arrive in Urumqi around 21:30 in the evening and check in at a hotel. Activities: Activities such as Sichuan Mahjong, Mafia, and chess/Gomoku are arranged on the train. Meals: All meals will be served at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton Hotel, Wanda Vista Hotel, premium king/twin bed or equivalent.
D3: Urumqi – Kashgar Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake): In the morning, head to Tian Chi Scenic Area to visit famous attractions such as Stone Gate and West Mountain Pine Viewing. Return to Urumqi: In the afternoon, return to Urumqi and board the Chengdu Train to Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch as a Tian Chi Banquet, and dinner at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation: Chengdu Train High-end Panda Special Train.
D4: Kashgar Gaotai Residential Area: Visit the 600-year-old Gaotai Residential Area and experience Uyghur folk culture. Welcome Dinner: After the dinner, check in at a Kashgar hotel. Meals: All meals will be served at the Chengdu Train Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation: Kashgar Global Harbor Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Hampton by Hilton Kashgar, premium king/twin bed or equivalent.
D5: Kashgar – Tajik Autonomous County Pamir Plateau: Head to the Pamir Plateau along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway and visit attractions such as布伦口 Lake, White Sand Mountain, and Karakul Lake. Check in at Tajik Autonomous County: After dinner, check in at a Tajik Autonomous County hotel. Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at White Sand Lake Restaurant, and dinner as a special yak beef hotpot. Accommodation: Tajik Autonomous County Dongxun Culture, Xingkong Resort, Wanda Meihua, Xueshang Hotel, Pamir Grand Hotel, premium king/twin bed or equivalent.
D6: Tajik Autonomous County – Kashgar Stone Town: Visit Tashkurgan Stone Town and learn about the history of the ancient city site. Golden Grassland: Take photos at Golden Grassland and experience a Tajik family visit. Return to Kashgar: After dinner, check in at a Kashgar hotel. Meals: All meals will be served at the hotel and local restaurants. Accommodation: Kashgar Global Harbor Yuexing Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Hampton by Hilton Kashgar, premium king/twin bed or equivalent.
D7: Kashgar – Kuqa Kashgar Old Town: Visit Kashgar Old Town and watch the opening ceremony. Id Kah Mosque: Visit the famous mosque of Chinese Islam. Depart for Kuqa: After dinner, board the Chengdu Train to Kuqa. Meals: All meals will be served at the hotel and local restaurants. Accommodation: Chengdu Train High-end Panda Special Train.
D8: Kuqa – Bayanbulak/Nalati Town Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan: Visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan and traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway. Bayanbulak: Visit Bayanbulak Swan Lake Scenic Area. Hotel: Check in at a hotel in Bayanbulak or Nalati Town based on actual conditions. Dining: Breakfast at the Chengdu-themed Golden Panda Restaurant, lunch at a Xinjiang-flavored restaurant, and dinner featuring Xinjiang whole roast lamb. Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Mountain Resort, Nalati Cultural Tourism Resort Hotel, Nalati Wansen Hotel; Bayanbulak Snowland Hotel, Rongyao Grand Hotel, Yunshang Zun Hotel King/Twin Bed or equivalent.
D9: Nalati – Yining Nalati Grassland: Visit Nalati Grassland, known as one of the Four Great Grasslands of Asia and Europe. Heading to Yining: After dinner, check in at a hotel in Yining. Dining: All meals will be enjoyed at the hotel and local flavored restaurants. Accommodation: Yili Hotel, Tianyuan International Hotel, Wenzhou International Grand Hotel King/Twin Bed or equivalent.
D10: Yining – Beitun Sayram Lake: Visit Sayram Lake and experience Xinjiang’s highest and largest alpine cold-water lake. Heading to Beitun: After dinner, board the Chengdu-themed train to Beitun City. Dining: All meals will be enjoyed at the hotel and local flavored restaurants. Accommodation: Chengdu-themed high-end Panda Train.
D11: Beitun – Hemu Hemu Scenic Area: Visit the Hemu Scenic Area, including the Irtysh River, Birch Forest, and Hemu River Valley. Overnight in the scenic area: After dinner, check in at a distinctive wooden cabin within the Hemu Scenic Area. Dining: Breakfast at the Chengdu-themed Panda Restaurant, lunch at a Beitun-flavored restaurant, and dinner at a Hemu-flavored restaurant. Accommodation: Hemu Mountain Resort, Hemu Vacation Resort, Hemu Starry Sky Characteristic Wooden Cabin Homestay Double Room or equivalent.
D12: Hemu – Kanas Kanas Scenic Area: Visit the Kanas Scenic Area and experience the stunning natural landscapes of northern Xinjiang. Overnight in the scenic area: After dinner, check in at a scenic spot within the Kanas Scenic Area. Dining: All meals will be enjoyed at the hotel and local flavored restaurants. Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area’s One Lychee, Youran Mountain Cabin Homestay Double Room or equivalent.
D13: Kanas – Urumqi Fish-watching Tower: Visit the Fish-watching Tower for a panoramic view of Kanas. Return to Urumqi: Lunch featuring cold-water fish in Burqin, and dinner at a Beitun-flavored restaurant. Accommodation: Chengdu-themed high-end Panda Train.
D14: Urumqi – Turpan Kanerjing: Visit Kanerjing, a unique irrigation system in Xinjiang, China. Flaming Mountain: Visit Flaming Mountain and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Journey to the West. Hotel: After dinner, check in at a hotel in Turpan. Dining: Breakfast at the Chengdu-themed Golden Panda Restaurant, lunch at a Turpan-flavored restaurant, and dinner featuring a Turpan fruit feast. Accommodation: Turpan Volcano Red, Western Regions Kast High-end King/Twin Bed or equivalent.
D15: Turpan – Lanzhou – Chengdu Return to Chengdu: Head to Turpan Station and board the Chengdu-themed train to return to Lanzhou/Chengdu. Activities: Arrangements for folk song sessions, chess and card games, Werewolf, and other activities on the train. Dining: All meals will be enjoyed at the Chengdu-themed Golden Panda Restaurant. Accommodation: Chengdu-themed high-end Panda Train.
D16: Arrival in Lanzhou/Chengdu, End of Journey: Some VIPs disembark at Lanzhou Station (around 8:51), and the journey ends at Chengdu Anjing Station (around 23:00).
Four: 2025 Chengdu Panda Express Train Fee Inclusions: Transportation: Chengdu-bound high-end Panda Express Train seats + special vehicles for tourist destinations. Catering: 15 breakfasts and 32 dinners throughout the journey. Accommodation: Mainly city-rated five-diamond or international high-end brand hotels, high-end homestays in Hemu and Kanas scenic areas, and four-diamond hotels in Taxkorgan, Bayanbulak, and Nalati as rated by online reviews. Tickets: Full inclusion of scenic area tickets and scenic area transportation within the itinerary. Insurance: One group travel accident insurance policy. Guides and service personnel: Local guides with more than three years of experience, full-time accompanying service personnel, train stewards, and on-board medical staff for the Chengdu-bound train.
Five: Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound ticket booking and registration process:
First: The Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound luxury tourist train is a tourism + train product that is not sold externally on the 12306 railway bureau’s official website but is sold through designated official travel agency channels by the railway bureau. Friends of the Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Second: How long does it usually take to book the Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound Xinjiang tourist train? Generally speaking, the Xinjiang tourist train will announce its specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fee standards from January to March each year. Once announced, you can immediately make a reservation. However, since the Xinjiang tourist train does not operate every day but rather has scheduled departures each month, it is recommended that you book in advance to avoid not having a seat when you plan to participate in the tourist train at the last minute.
Third: The Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound Xinjiang tourist train product mainly covers a comprehensive tour of both northern and southern Xinjiang (lasting about 15-16 days), with its starting and ending points both set at Chengdu Station. Generally, boarding points are available in Lanzhou, Chengdu, and 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 Express Train · Chengdu-bound tourist train, we selected the Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound luxury tourist train product that suits our schedule and preferences, including train seats. Subsequently, we sent our names and ID card numbers to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound Xinjiang tourist product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound train tickets in advance, we will issue a unified company receipt and ask you to sign a unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision. This marks the successful registration for the Panda Express Train · Chengdu-bound luxury tourist train.
The Chengdu-based high-end Panda Express Train is not just a journey, but also an exploration of culture and a baptism of the soul. In these 16 days, you will deeply experience the natural beauty and unique culture of Xinjiang, leaving unforgettable memories. We look forward to your joining us to embark on this wonderful trip!