"Chengdu Express", the luxury tourist train for Xinjiang, is a high-end tourism product jointly created by China Railway and well-known tourism enterprises. With "Slow Travel, Deep Experience" as its core concept, the train leverages Xinjiang’s abundant tourism resources to design a circular route covering the essence of northern Xinjiang’s landscapes. It aims to break away from the hustle and bustle of traditional package tours, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the unique charm of Xinjiang while traveling comfortably. Chengdu Express is not just a mode of transportation but also a mobile land-based star hotel, providing tourists with an unforgettable travel experience. The schedule and prices for the entire year of 2025 Chengdu Express luxury tourist train have been announced. For bookings, please contact Yang Jia, the official reservation manager of Chengdu Panda Express (contact: 133 2555 9266. For detailed route information, please copy and add as a friend),
I. Overview of Chengdu Panda Train
1. The train’s exterior design is themed around "Rhythm of Mountains and Rivers", inspired by famous Sichuan mountains such as Mount Gongga and Xiling Snow Mountain. The body of the train adopts lapis lazuli blue, complemented by undulating mountain lines, while the details incorporate subtle patterns of the "Sunbird" from Chengdu Jinsha, highlighting the cultural heritage of Tianfu. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, including 54 guestrooms with a capacity of 108 passengers (expandable to 132 for family rooms), integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. It is the first high-end tourist train themed around panda culture in southwestern China. II. Ultimate Living: Star-rated Guestrooms and Diverse Functional Spaces
Dual room type configuration to meet diverse needs
1. Shiyi Residence (10㎡): Designed with four private rooms, equipped with a double bed and a single sofa bed, supporting the switching between daytime and nighttime modes. During the day, it can serve as a social space, and at night, it transforms into a private bedroom. It features a special parent-child extra bed function, equipped with a smart home system (voice-controlled lighting, curtains, etc.), an independent bathroom (Kohler showerhead + TOTO smart toilet), a mini bar, and international brand bathroom amenities. 2. Youran Residence (8㎡): Laid out with five private rooms, designed with twin beds, and also equipped with smart home systems and independent bathrooms, suitable for double occupancy. Both room types adopt "equal sound pressure level sound insulation technology" to ensure a silent experience during train travel. III. Fully Functional Supporting Spaces
1. Lefu Hall (Living Room Car): An open bamboo culture-themed space, encompassing a coffee bar, music bar, cultural exhibition area, and train mini-theater, offering customized cocktails, freshly ground coffee, and cultural performances such as Sichuan Opera face-changing.
2. Golden Panda Restaurant: Capable of accommodating 54 people dining simultaneously, it creates a Sichuan cuisine feast based on the concept of "one chef, one meal", selects local ingredients, combines Xinjiang’s unique flavors, and is equipped with panoramic windows, making dining a dual enjoyment for both the eyes and taste buds.
3. Liuyunge (Entertainment Car): With "ginkgo" as the theme, it features a mobile cinema/KTV, business salon area, and starry sky ceiling light therapy space, supporting the switching between daytime leisure and nighttime party modes.
4. All-Age Family Park: Targeted at parents and children during summer vacations, providing children’s reading, entertainment facilities, and babysitting services, freeing up parents while ensuring children’s safety. IV. Panda Train Chengdu Schedule
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi (Overnight on Panda Train)
Day 2: Arrival in Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar (Overnight on Panda Train)
Day 4: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 5: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (Overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 6: Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kuche (Overnight on Panda Train)
Day 8: Kuche – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayibuluke Grassland – Nalati (Overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining (Overnight in Yining City)
Day 10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining – Beitun (Overnight on Panda Train)
Day 11: Beitun – Colorful Beach – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 12: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Bumu (Overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 13: Bumu – Beitun – Urumqi (Overnight on Panda Train)
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Fruit Feast – Turpan (Overnight in Turpan)
Fifteenth day: Turpan-Return (overnight on the Panda Train)
Sixteenth day: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu and disband the group
V. Chengdu Panda Special Train Schedule and Price Diagram
First session schedule: Departure on May 18, 2025, and end on June 2, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 55,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 59,999 yuan/person
Second session schedule: Departure on June 4, 2025, and end on June 19, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 64,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 68,999 yuan/person
Third session schedule: Departure on June 21, 2025, and end on July 6, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 64,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 68,999 yuan/person
Fourth session schedule: Departure on July 8, 2025, and end on July 23, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 69,999 yuan/person. Fifth session schedule: Departure on July 25, 2025, and end on August 9, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 69,999 yuan/person
Sixth session schedule: Departure on August 11, 2025, and end on August 26, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 69,999 yuan/person
Seventh session schedule: Departure on August 28, 2025, and end on September 12, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 69,999 yuan/person
Eighth session schedule: Departure on September 14, 2025, and end on September 29, 2025
Fee Standards: Leisure Suite: 65,999 yuan/person, Poetic Suite: 69,999 yuan/person. VI. Chengdu Panda Special Train Booking Methods and Precautions
Tourists who want to book the Chengdu-Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train can make bookings through the following methods:
1. Contact the official booking center: Tourists can directly contact Yang Jia, the manager of the Chengdu Panda Special Train Official Booking Center, to learn more details and make bookings. The official booking center will provide detailed itinerary information, price information, and booking procedures.
2. Book through a travel agency: Tourists can also book through formal travel agencies authorized by the railway bureau. Travel agencies usually provide one-stop services, including itinerary planning, booking, payment, and subsequent tourism services. When booking, tourists need to pay attention to the following matters:
1. Provide accurate identity information: Accurate identity information needs to be provided during booking for ticketing and accommodation arrangements.
2. Pay the deposit: After successful booking, a deposit needs to be paid to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. Please consult the official booking center or relevant travel agency for the deposit amount and payment method.
3. Sign an electronic contract: After successful booking, a unified electronic contract of the national tourism regulatory platform will be signed to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. In addition, tourists also need to pay attention to the following matters during the trip:
1. Comply with train regulations: On the train, it is necessary to comply with relevant regulations and rules to ensure the safety and order of train operation.
2. Pay attention to personal property security: During the trip, be sure to keep personal property safe to prevent loss or theft.
3. Respect local customs and habits: At the tourist destination, respect local customs and traditions to maintain a good tourism image.