The Shifang Xinjiang Tourist Train departs from Chengdu, passes through Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Urumqi, delving into the hinterland of Xinjiang to visit multiple classic and unique attractions. Along the way, it passes through popular tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa, providing tourists with a colorful tourist route. The train’s internal facilities are complete, and the service is attentive, allowing tourists to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang while also experiencing luxurious travel. The entire journey not only covers Xinjiang’s magnificent mountains, unique landscapes, and historical culture but also incorporates rich leisure and entertainment as well as culinary experiences, providing tourists with a colorful tourist route. The 2025 schedule and prices for the Shifang Panda Special Train to Xinjiang have been announced. For reservations, please contact: Shifang Panda Special Train Official Reservation Manager Yang Jia (Contact: 133 2555 9266, copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed route information) I. Carriage Facilities of the Shifang Xinjiang Tourist Train
The Shifang Xinjiang Tourist Train consists of 17 carriages with a total seating capacity of 466, including deluxe soft sleepers, deluxe hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, sleeping cars, generator cars, etc. The carriage facilities are luxurious and comfortable, meeting the needs of different tourists.
1. Deluxe Soft Sleeper (Zijin Elegance)
Location: Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11 of the train
Facilities: Each carriage has a total of 6 premium suites, accommodating 22 people in total. There is one shower and a washbasin at both ends of the carriage, equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, televisions, call buttons, and charging sockets. Each suite is for two people but can also be upgraded to a quad suite.
Price: Prices vary according to the departure date and room type. Taking 2025 as an example, the price for an upper bunk in the Premium Zijin Box ranges from 27,980 yuan/person to 30,980 yuan/person, while the price for a lower bunk ranges from 28,980 yuan/person to 31,980 yuan/person. 2. Regular Soft Sleeper (Platinum Suite)
Location: Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16 of the train
Facilities: Each carriage has a total of 10 quad rooms, accommodating 40 people in total. There are 2 showers at both ends of the carriage, equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, televisions, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Price: Prices vary according to the departure date and room type. Taking 2025 as an example, the price for the upper berth in the Zhenxiang Platinum Suite standard quadruple room ranges from 14,980 yuan/person to 16,980 yuan/person, and the price for the lower berth ranges from 15,980 yuan/person to 17,980 yuan/person. 3. Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage
Location: Located in Carriage 9 of the train
Facilities: Equipped with a tea bar, KTV private rooms, an entertainment room, a multi-functional area, etc., to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs. 4. Dining Car
Location: Located in Carriage 8 of the train
Facilities: Equipped with an electrified kitchen, a dining area in the middle to meet passengers’ dining needs. The land-based formal meal standard is 70 yuan/person, including six special meals: Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Tekes mutton chop noodles, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar halal meal, and Turpan fruit banquet. II. The Market Response of the Shenfang Tourism Train
Since the Shenfang Tourism Train was put into operation, its response in the market has been very enthusiastic. This is mainly due to the unique charm and market competitiveness of the train itself.
1. Unique Theme Design
The Shenfang Tourism Train adopts the design theme of "Panda", with panda elements and Sichuan regional cultural characteristics incorporated into the interior and exterior decorations and various details. This unique design not only attracts a large number of panda fans and tourists who love Sichuan culture but also becomes a major highlight and selling point of the train. 2. Luxurious Carriage Facilities
The train’s interior facilities are complete, and the service is attentive, providing tourists with a comfortable and convenient tourism route. Facilities such as advanced soft sleeper, advanced hard sleeper, multi-functional entertainment carriages, and dining cars are available, meeting the needs and preferences of different tourists. These luxurious carriage facilities not only enhance tourists’ travel experience but also become a major competitive advantage of the train in the market.
3. Rich Itinerary Arrangement
The itinerary of the Shenfang Tourism Train covers multiple classic and distinctive attractions, providing tourists with a colorful tourism route. Starting from Chengdu, it passes through several popular tourist cities along the way, allowing tourists to appreciate the scenery along the route while also gaining insights into the local history, culture, and customs. This rich itinerary not only meets tourists’ needs for tourism diversity but also enhances the train’s market appeal. 4. Intimate Services
The train is equipped with professional "Panda Butlers" who provide one-stop services of "eating, living, traveling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment" for tourists. These butlers have undergone rigorous training and possess rich tourism knowledge and excellent service awareness, able to provide intimate and thoughtful services for tourists. This intimate service not only makes tourists feel the warmth of home but also enhances the train’s reputation and brand image in the market. III. The Simplified Itinerary of the 2025 Shenfang Xinjiang Tourism Special Train:
Day 1: Board the train from Chengdu (around 7:00) or Lanzhou (around 20:29) to Urumqi.
Day 2: Arrive in Urumqi, check in at the hotel.
Day 3: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Kashgar, visit Tianshan Heavenly Lake and then take a special train to Kashgar.
Day 4: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar, visit Xiangfei Garden, check in at a Kashgar hotel after the dinner.
Day 5: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Dragon Coiled Highway – Tajikistan County. Head to the Pamir Plateau along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, visit multiple attractions, and then arrive in Tajikistan County for accommodation.
Day 6: Tajikistan County – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar. Visit Tashkurgan Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, and after participating in a Tajik family visit, return to Kashgar.
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa. Visit Kashgar Old Town and Id Kah Mosque before heading to Kuqa.
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – South Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland – Nalati.
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining.
Day 10: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining – Beitun.
Day 11: Beitun – Hemu – Jiadenyu.
Day 12: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Burqin.
Day 13: Burqin – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi.
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well – Fruit Banquet – Turpan.
Day 15: Turpan – Return trip.
Day 16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu. IV. Detailed explanation of the full process for registering for the Xinjiang Shifang tourist special train.
1. Determine the registration channel: ‘Panda Special Train – Shifang’ is a customized tourist train and does not sell train tickets on the official 12306 railway bureau website. Registration needs to be done through designated formal travel agency channels cooperating with the railway bureau.
2. Inquire and understand the itinerary details: It is crucial to comprehensively understand the relevant information about the special train before registration.
3. Provide accurate personal information: After confirming your registration, provide accurate personal information to the staff, including name, ID card number, and contact phone number. This information is used for making boarding passes, hotel reservations, and identity verification during the itinerary. Ensure the information is accurate and correct. 4. Pay the deposit: Pay the deposit for the special train tour group according to the requirements of the travel agency. The deposit amount may vary for different travel agencies and room types. After payment, be sure to retain the payment receipt. Paying the deposit confirms your intention to register, and the travel agency will reserve the corresponding seat and services for you after receiving the deposit.
5. Sign the electronic contract: After paying the deposit, you will receive a unified electronic version of the contract from the National Tourism Supervision Platform. Carefully read the contract terms to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties, including the itinerary arrangements, service standards, refund rules, liability for breach of contract, and other content. 6. Pay the final payment: Pay the final payment within the specified time, typically 30 days before departure. Complete the payment according to the agreed amount and payment method in the contract, and retain the payment receipt after successful payment. After paying the final payment, your travel service contract with the travel agency officially takes effect, and the travel agency will arrange various services for you according to the contract.
7. Confirm itinerary details: Before departure, confirm the itinerary arrangements, pick-up/airport transfer services, and other details with the travel agency or customer service again. Confirm the boarding time and location, whether pick-up services are provided, and the pick-up time, location, and other information.