2025 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Luxury Route in Xinjiang丨2025 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Reservation Official Website Guide丨2025 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Price List丨2025 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Ticket Purchasing Guide. Recently, the newly created ‘Panda Train · Chengdu’ tourist train officially debuted in Chengdu. The ‘Panda Train’ has emerged, transcending the scope of traditional trains and transforming into a fantastical journey shuttling through the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang, carrying countless travelers’ boundless curiosity and deep longing for the distant world. Following the ‘Panda Train · Anyi’ and ‘Panda Train · Shifang’, the ‘Panda Train · Chengdu’ is a boutique tourist train created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. How to book the ‘Panda Train · Chengdu’? For details, please consult the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ has a total of 18 cars with 54 guest rooms and a capacity of 108 passengers. It includes various car types such as a living room car, dining car, entertainment car, and guest car. Chengdu has 15 cars, with 12 passenger cars (6 poetic and 6 leisurely) totaling 54 rooms and a capacity of 108 passengers, 2 dining cars, and 1 entertainment car. Each room has an independent bathroom.
The overall design of the train is inspired by famous mountains in China such as Gongga Mountain and Xiling Snow Mountain, complemented by classical azure glass colors. The undulating lines of the mountains are stretched out on the train body, and the Chengdu Jinsha ‘Sunbird’ element is subtly incorporated into the details, perfectly blending Eastern aesthetics with Tianfu culture, presenting a profound and elegant beauty.
The entire train is designed with ultra-wide windows, providing an ultimate viewing experience. It adopts new sound insulation technology to create an ultra-quiet living environment.
Each guest room has a separate bathroom with a wet and dry separation area, using imitation marble mosaic floor tiles for a beautiful and non-slip surface. The entertainment car is equipped with a music bar, cultural exhibition, coffee lounge, movie entertainment, and a small train theater, providing an open and multi-functional leisure space to meet the needs of different tourists.
The dining car is equipped with an integrated kitchen and a professional chef team to provide special diets, allowing passengers to experience a culinary feast on their trip.
Chengdu Railway Bureau Group Company has selected 72 attendants to form the ‘Panda Crew’ to serve on the Panda Special Train, comprehensively enhancing the comfort and safety of the tourist train according to the standards of tourist fleet.
The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ focuses on providing high-quality services, fully meeting the diverse needs of passengers for entertainment, business, family gatherings, etc. It mainly serves long-distance tourists across different regions while also accommodating short-distance travelers.
Features and highlights of the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’:
[Advantages of Playing]
Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with an area larger than the sum of 13 provinces. Therefore, regular tourist bus tours can be tiring. The dedicated train can save over 5,000 kilometers of bus travel. By choosing a luxury tourist dedicated train, you can arrive in the evening after departing in the morning. Staying for two consecutive days in places with longer distances between can alleviate fatigue from long-distance travel and provide a better travel environment. [Highlights of the Itinerary]
Choose Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi as your hub to enjoy the most popular attractions in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, meadows, flower seas, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, and local customs). Stay in the Kanas area for two consecutive days, Yili area for two consecutive days, and Kashgar area for two consecutive days. The theme is to travel without rushing and enjoy a slow-paced journey! [Special Cuisine]
The land dining standard is 70 yuan per person, including six special meals (Bulun River cold-water fish, Yining stewed mutton, Tajik Autonomous County yak beef hot pot, Yuli roast whole sheep, Kashgar Halal meal, Turpan fruit banquet), with a special arrangement for the popular restaurant [Lovely Xinjiang] welcome dinner; [Selected Accommodation]
The entire journey is rated five diamonds or the highest local standard, with special arrangements for Kanas/Hemu cabins;
[VIP Experience]
Direct bus to Kanas area, chartered car for Bayanbulak Grassland, dedicated channel for Nalati scenic area on the special train! [Special Gift]
Panda Special Train keychains, Aidilesi silk scarves, Silk Road bells;
[Recommended Reason]
The product manager conducted repeated on-site inspections and walks to create the most suitable new model for traveling in Xinjiang, allowing visitors to check off the essential attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in the most relaxed manner within a limited time.
Itinerary of ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’
2025 Chengdu Panda Special Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 2: Arrive 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 – Tajik Autonomous County (overnight in Tajik Autonomous County)
Day 6: Tajik Autonomous County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 7: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kuqa (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – South Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak 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 – Jiadengyu (overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 12: Jiadengyu – Kanas – Hemu (overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 13: Kanas – Beitun – Urumqi (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 14: Urumqi – Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Banquet – Turpan (overnight in Turpan)
Day 15: Turpan – Return Journey (overnight on Panda Train)
Day 16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, group disbanded
The ‘Chengdu Panda Special Train’ spans a vast territory of 10,336 kilometers, connecting Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces and regions, passing through 25 stations and adjacent to 24 scenic spots. This train journey is undoubtedly a double feast for the eyes and soul. During the extraordinary 16-day journey, the ‘Panda Special Train’ is like a magical dragon leading passengers through magnificent landscapes, delving into the stunning scenery of Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places, embarking on an in-depth journey to explore natural wonders and cultural heritage. In this extraordinary 16-day journey, the panda-themed train is like a magic carpet shuttling through a fantastical world, leading us deep into Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Turpan, and other places, fully enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty and cultural charm.
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" multiple departure and assembly points:
Departing from Chengdu, you can choose Chengdu, Lanzhou, and other assembly points to enjoy the most popular attractions in Xinjiang (mountains, lakes, grasslands, flower seas, glaciers, plateaus, deserts, folk customs), with two consecutive nights in the Kanas area, two consecutive nights in the Yili area, and two consecutive nights in the Kashgar area. The focus is on tourism without rushing, taking it slow!
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" essential attraction selection:
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Horgos Port, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati Grassland) / Middle and Southern Sections of Duku Highway / Hejing (Bayanbulak Grassland) / Korla (Lop Nur Village of罗布人) / Kuqa (Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府, Kuqa Big Nang City) / Atush (White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (Pamir Plateau, Dragon Coiled Road, Taxkorgan County, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden) / Turpan (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley) Panoramic Xinjiang Luxury Panda Special Train 16 Days
"Panda Special Train · Chengdu" booking and registration process:
First: The "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train is a tourism + train product that is not sold externally on the 12306 railway bureau’s official website and is sold through designated official travel agency channels by the railway bureau. Friends who are tourists on the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
Second: How far in advance is the reservation usually needed for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train? Generally speaking, the Xinjiang tourist train will announce the specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fee standards from January to March each year. Once announced, you can immediately make a reservation. However, since the Xinjiang tourist train does not operate every day but rather operates regularly each month, it is recommended that you make a reservation in advance to avoid not having a seat when you temporarily plan to join the tourist train.
Third: The products of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourist train mainly cover a comprehensive tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (lasting about 15-16 days). Its starting and ending points are both set at Chengdu Station, and generally, boarding can be done at multiple points such as Lanzhou/Chengdu/Urumqi. The departure dates are usually from May to November, with different departure dates each month.
Fourth: After communicating with the staff of the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" tourist train, we selected the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train product that suits our time and preferences, including train seats, etc. Subsequently, we sent our names and ID card numbers to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" Xinjiang tourism product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" train ticket in advance, we will issue a unified company receipt and have you sign a unified electronic contract regulated by the national tourism service. This marks the successful registration for your "Panda Special Train · Chengdu" luxury tourist train.