The cost breakdown for the 17-day Panda Train tour of Xinjiang in 2024 has been released
2024 Let’s journey through the 36 ancient Western Regions with the Panda Train! The overall exterior design of the train is themed after pandas and adorned with patterns characteristic of Sanxingdui culture. The interior highlights panda motifs, and features a cigar bar, chess and card room, and observation lounge. It also comes equipped with shower rooms and a specialty dining car, making it a brand-new, high-end luxury tourist train!
Booking inquiries for Panda Train tourist trains: 1813962-2229
[Product Initiation] After Zuo Zongtang vowed to reclaim the Western Regions, he submitted a report to the Qing government at the time stating, ‘Other nations encroach, and the homeland is newly regained.’ Hence, this land was named Xinjiang! You must visit Xinjiang at least once, to feel the wind of Sayram Lake, see the green of Nalati, the colorful flower sea of Karakul, the Spring Festival Evening Gala venue of Kashgar Old City, the imperial palace of Kanas Hemu, walk along the Duku Highway, and experience the magic of traveling through four seasons in a single day, each with its unique scenery. Ascend the Pamirs and capture an aerial view of the Panlong Ancient Road.
[Themed Train] In 2024, let’s embark on a journey to the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions aboard the Panda Express Train! This special train features an overall panda-themed exterior cleverly integrated with unique Sanxingdui patterns. The interior decoration focuses on panda patterns, with special areas such as a cigar bar, chess and card room, and observation lounge, and is equipped with shower rooms and specialty dining cars. It is a newly built high-end luxury tourist train!
[Travel Advantages] Xinjiang is vast in territory and abundant in resources, with an area larger than the sum of 13 provinces. Therefore, conventional tourist bus itineraries can be tiring. The special train can save over 5,000 kilometers of bus travel. By choosing a luxury tourist train, you can depart in the morning and arrive in the evening. For areas with longer distances, staying for two consecutive days can alleviate fatigue from long-distance travel and provide a better travel environment.
[Itinerary Highlights] You can choose Chengdu, Lanzhou, or Urumqi as your departure point to enjoy the most popular attractions in Xinjiang, including magnificent mountains, lakes, vast grasslands, colorful flower seas, spectacular glaciers, plateau scenery, and mysterious deserts. Among them, the itinerary is arranged to spend two consecutive days in the Kanas area, two consecutive days in the Ili area, and two consecutive days in the Kashgar area, aiming to create a stress-free, slow-paced travel experience.
[Special Cuisine] Mainland China meal allowance of 70 yuan/person, plus 6 specialty meals (Burqin cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Tekes mutton pie, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar Halal meal, Turpan fruit banquet), specially arranged internet-famous restaurant [Lovely Xinjiang] welcome dinner;
[Selected Accommodation] Entire journey rated 5 diamonds/five-star hotels or the highest local standard, specially arranged cabins in Kanas/Hemu;
[VIP Experience] Direct bus to Kanas area, chartered car for Karakul Grassland, universal access for Nalati scenic area via special train! [Special Gifts] Panda Express Train charm, Aidilesi silk scarf, Silk Road bell;
[Recommended Reason] The product manager has repeatedly conducted on-site inspections and created the newest mode best suited for tourism in Xinjiang, allowing you to visit the essential attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in the most relaxed manner within a limited time.
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Horgos Port, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland, Karakul Grassland) / Korla (Lop Nur Village) / Kuqa (Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon) / Atush (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (Pamirs,盘龙 Panlong Ancient Road, Taxkorgan County, Stone City, Golden Grassland, Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden) / Turpan (Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley) Panorama Xinjiang Luxury Panda Express Train 17 Days
"Shifang" Panda Train Itinerary: Date Itinerary Breakfast Lunch Dinner Accommodation
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi / Lunch on train Dinner Panda Train
D2 Arrival in Urumqi Breakfast on train Lunch on train Dinner Urumqi
D3 Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Lovely Xinjiang Welcome Dinner – Beitun Hotel Breakfast Dinner Lovely Xinjiang Panda Train D4 Beitun – Hemu Breakfast on train Dinner Dinner Hemu
D5 Hemu – Kanas Hotel Breakfast Dinner Dinner Kanas
D6 Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin – Beitun – Yining Hotel Breakfast Coldwater Fish Lunch on train Panda Train
D7 Yining – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯 Port – Yining Breakfast on train Dinner Dinner Yining
D8 Yining – Karakjun Grassland – Nalati Town Hotel Breakfast Mutton Noodles Dinner Nalati
D9 Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining – Kuqa Hotel Breakfast Stewed Mutton Dinner Panda Train
D10 Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar Breakfast on train Lunch on train Dinner Panda Train
D11 Kashgar – Karakul Lake -盘龙 Grotto Road – Taxkorgan Breakfast on train Road Meal Yak Beef Hot Pot Taxkorgan
D12 Taxkorgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – White Sand Lake – Kashgar Hotel Breakfast Road Meal Dinner Kashgar
D13 Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Fragrant Princess Garden – Korla Hotel Breakfast Halal Meal Dinner Panda Train D14 Korla – Lop Nor Village – Turpan Meatball Soup Whole Roasted Lamb Dinner on train Turpan
D15 Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Kaner Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Valley – Return Journey Hotel Breakfast Fruit Feast Dinner Panda Train
D16 Train in operation (arrival in Lanzhou at around 9 PM) Breakfast on train Lunch on train Dinner on train Panda Train D17 Arrival in Chengdu / / / /
Panda Tourist Train Ticket Prices
Departure date: May 27, 2024 (Departure from Chengdu/Lanzhou)
Chengdu/Lanzhou departure and arrival: Luxury Panda Train Elegant Suite carriage
【Zijin Elegant Suite 4-person room】Upper bunk: 27999 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 28999 yuan/person (about 22 people/carriage)
【Zijin Elegant Suite 2-person room】Lower bunk: 38999 yuan/person (about 12 people/carriage)
Note: The entire carriage usually carries 22 passengers, with a shower room. The rooms are bunk beds with a round table and 4 chairs in the middle; Single room supplement: 4000 yuan/person (one person per room on land)
Xinjiang Panda Tourist Train Customer Service Center: 181-3962-2229