Panda Express · Shifang Train”, this high-end boutique tourist train crafted with ingenuity by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., takes Sichuan’s unique “panda” element as its soul and cleverly integrates the profound cultural heritage of Shifang City, presenting tourists with a unique travel feast. The train is like a mobile cultural treasure trove, not only showcasing the magnificent regional customs of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Chongqing in a panoramic view, but also perfectly blending the charm of ancient Shu culture with the unique historical imprint of Shifang, becoming a cultural ambassador shuttling between cities. The 2025 schedule for the Shifang Train · Panda Express has been released. Tourists who want to ride the Shifang Train · Panda Express are welcome to consult the official hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). I. Basic Information of Shifang Train
Name: Shifang Train (Panda Express)
Operating Agency: China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd.
Marshalling: The entire train consists of 17 carriages
Passenger Capacity: 466 seats
II. Design and Decoration
Exterior: The exterior of the train body is based on the colors of the bronze statues from Sanxingdui, cleverly integrating auxiliary graphics of the source of ancient Shu, the Panda Express emblem, and the exclusive icon of the Shifang Train, creating a unique appearance with high recognizability.
Interior: Panda elements are visible everywhere in the interior decoration of the train, with all kinds of furnishings renewed and refreshed. There are special carriages such as the cigar bar (like the theme carriage of the Shifang Cigar Museum), chess and card room, sightseeing room, etc., as well as equipped with shower rooms and specialty dining cars, providing passengers with a comprehensive comfortable experience. III. Types and Facilities of Carriages
Premium soft sleeper (Zijin Suite): There are 6 premium compartments, equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, providing 24/7 hot water supply.
Premium hard sleeper (Platinum Cabin): There are 10 quadruple compartments, equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Multi-functional entertainment car: Equipped with a tea bar, KTV private rooms, a multi-functional area, etc., to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs.
Food dining car (Panda Restaurant): Equipped with an electrified kitchen, with a dining area in the middle to meet passengers’ dining needs.
In addition, the train also offers standard quadruple rooms and other room types, all equipped with solid wood beds, TV audio-visual systems, independent bathrooms, reading lights, USB charging sockets, call buttons, and other facilities. IV. Shifang Panda Train Service Features
Panda Butler: Each train is equipped with professional ‘Panda Butlers’ to provide passengers with comprehensive and considerate services from multiple angles.
One-stop service: Perfect ‘eating, living, traveling, shopping, entertainment’ one-stop service to meet the diverse needs of tourists.
Cultural experience: The train is equipped with a mobile train post office, providing services such as customized postcards, collecting Panda Train commemorative stamps, and postcard delivery. Additionally, the train will arrange special cultural activities such as face-changing and guzheng performances to enrich passengers’ travel experience. V. Panda Train Shifang’s 2025 departure dates and ticket prices
Regarding the 2025 Panda Train Shifang’s annual schedules and prices for tours to Xinjiang
Departure cities: Chengdu, Lanzhou, Urumqi can all be selected as departure points
Phase I: Panda Train Shifang’s first departure date: May 22nd
Panda Train Platinum Compartment Fee Standards:
Standard quadruple room (upper bunk) price: 16,980 yuan/person; Standard quadruple room (lower bunk) price: 17,980 yuan/person
Standard double room price: 22,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Standards:
Premium quadruple room (upper bunk) price: 27,980 yuan/person; Premium quadruple room (lower bunk) price: 28,980 yuan/person
Premium double room price: 41,980 yuan/person; Phase II: Panda Train Shifang departure dates: June 8th, June 25th, July 12th, July 29th, August 15th
Panda Train Platinum Compartment Fee Standards:
Standard quadruple room (upper bunk) price: 15,980 yuan/person; Standard quadruple room (lower bunk) price: 16,980 yuan/person
Standard double room price: 23,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Standards:
Premium quadruple room (upper bunk) price: 29,980 yuan/person; Premium quadruple room (lower bunk) price: 30,980 yuan/person
Premium double room price: 43,980 yuan/person; Phase III: Panda Train Shifang departure dates: Departure dates: September 1st, September 18th
Panda Train Platinum Compartment Fee Standards:
Standard quadruple room (upper bunk) 16,980 yuan/person; Standard quadruple room (lower bunk) 17,980 yuan/person
Standard double room price: 24,980 yuan/person;
Panda Train Zijin Compartment Fee Standards:
Premium quadruple room (upper bunk) 30,980 yuan/person; Premium quadruple room (lower bunk) 31,980 yuan/person
Premium double room price: 44,980 yuan/person;