Shifang Panda Special Train is a tourist train jointly created by Shifang Hengyang Culture and Tourism and Sichuan Chengdu Railway International Commercial Travel Group Co., Ltd. This train is mainly positioned as a comfortable silver-haired tourist train, aiming to meet the needs of tourists of all ages who pursue high quality and high experience. The train has undergone upgrades and renovations in terms of functionality, comfort, rationality, etc., and is equipped with professional ‘Panda Butlers’ to provide one-stop services for ‘eating, living, traveling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment’. In 2025, the Shifang Panda Special Train offers services to tour Xinjiang. The annual schedule and prices of the Shifang Panda Special Train have been announced. For reservations, please contact: Yang Jia, the official reservation manager of the Shifang Panda Special Train. Contact information: 133 2555 9266. By copying and adding as a friend, you can obtain detailed route information. By contacting the official customer service, you can obtain relevant information about the Shifang Panda Special Train for free. This trip covers a total distance of 10,336 kilometers, spanning three provinces and regions of Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang, connecting 25 stations and 24 scenic spots. This is a 16-day tour of North and South Xinjiang + the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway: passing through Urumqi, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Yining, and other places, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Pamir Plateau, Panlong Ancient Road, Kashgar Old Town, etc. It brings everyone a triple shock of vision, hearing, and touch. I. Marshalling of the Shifang Panda Special Train:
Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., it features a ‘Panda’ design theme, with the interior and exterior decorations showcasing regional cultural characteristics. It consists of 17 carriages with a total seating capacity of 466, including 3 deluxe sleeper carriages, 10 premium hard sleeper carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multifunctional entertainment car, 1 sleeper car, and 1 generator car. Deluxe Sleepers: There are 3 ‘Elegant Suite’ deluxe sleeper carriages located in carriages 7, 10, and 11. Each carriage has 6 deluxe suites, totaling 22 seats. At both ends of the carriage are showers and washbasins, with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and televisions inside. Regular Soft Sleepers: There are 10 ‘Homely Suite’ premium hard sleeper carriages located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16. Each carriage has 10 4-person suites, totaling 40 seats, with 2 showers at both ends of the carriage. Multifunctional Entertainment Car: The ‘Shigu’ multifunctional entertainment carriage features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, smoking areas, and a medical room to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs.
Dining Car: The ‘Yongcheng’ gourmet dining carriage is equipped with an electrical kitchen, with a dining area in the middle to meet passengers’ dining needs.
II. The特色 of the Shifang-themed Panda Special Train compared to other special trains:
1. In response to the characteristic of having many elderly passengers, the train has been equipped with health promotion signs and refrigerators for storing cold medications.
2. A ‘Silver Hair Escort Team’ has been formed to provide medication reminders for passengers who need to take medication at regular intervals.
3. Each carriage is equipped with a ‘Travel Butler’ to serve tourists and provide them with more convenience.
4. Anti-slip mats and emergency call buttons have been added in restrooms and showers to ensure passenger safety throughout the journey.
5. The train is designed with special areas such as parent-child rooms and entertainment carriages. At the same time, it has collaborated with the postal service to create a ‘Panda Post Office’ photo spot.
6. The train tour is complemented by intangible cultural heritage displays such as Sichuan Opera face-changing performances, enhancing passengers’ travel experience.
8. Various cultural activities such as Sichuan Opera face-changing shows and Dai ethnic group duo dances are also held on the train to enrich tourists’ travel experience. III. Shifang. Detailed Introduction to Panda Special Train Passenger Carriages:
1. Exclusive Purple Gold: Superior Quadruple
The entire train consists of 3 carriages, with each carriage having 6 superior quadruple compartments, occupying about 6.5 square meters, with shared bathrooms. One carriage is equipped with two toilets and showers, with 24/7 hot water supply. The compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, allowing you to enjoy a homelike private space during your journey, putting down all fatigue the moment you step into the carriage. 2. Exclusive Platinum: Standard Quadruple
The entire train consists of 10 carriages, with each carriage having 10 standard quadruple compartments, occupying about 3.5 square meters, with shared bathrooms. Each carriage is equipped with one toilet and washroom, two changing rooms, and two showers. Each compartment is equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket, enhancing accommodation comfort in multiple ways. IV. Shifang. Panda Special Train Schedule:
The operating schedule of the Panda Special Train Shifang is relatively fixed. Taking the 2025 Xinjiang tour route as an example, its departure dates are as follows:
First Session: May 22;
Second Session: June 8, June 25, July 12, July 29, August 15;
Third Session: Departure Dates and Corresponding Prices on September 1 and September 18:
First Session (First Departure)
Departure Date: May 22
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Bunk: 14980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Bunk: 15980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Bunk: 27980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Bunk: 28980 yuan/person
Second Session
Departure Dates: June 8, June 25, July 12, July 29, August 15
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Bunk: 15980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Bunk: 16980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Bunk: 29980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Bunk: 30980 yuan/person
Third Session
Departure Dates: September 1, September 18
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Upper Bunk: 16980 yuan/person
Platinum Compartment Standard Quadruple Lower Bunk: 17980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Upper Bunk: 30980 yuan/person
Purple Gold Compartment Superior Quadruple Lower Bunk: 31980 yuan/person V. Notes
The above prices already include train tickets, land transportation, hotel, dining, and tour guide service fees.
The Platinum Compartment quotation does not include scenic area tickets and shuttle bus fees. The total cost of tickets for the entire trip is approximately 428-1450 yuan per person, depending on whether the tourist’s age qualifies for scenic area discounts.
When booking, tourists must make reservations through formal travel agency channels cooperating with the Railway Bureau to ensure a smooth and safe trip.