Panda Train Jinxiu Tianfu: 16-Day Tianshan Pastoral Xinjiang Journey

Board the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train in Chengdu and enjoy a welcome ceremony with live music as your 16-day Xinjiang journey begins. Your departure information will confirm the station, meeting time and train schedule.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: At your own expense / At your own expense / Onboard meal

Transport: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Route A visits the Xinjiang Regional Museum and International Grand Bazaar, with a private cultural session. Route B explores Heavenly Lake. Afterwards, board the Jinxiu Tianfu for Altay. Museum visits may be rearranged around Monday closures.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Welcome lunch / Special dinner

Transport: Premium coach with 2+1 seating; Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Route A follows the Altay-Hemu Highway. Route B visits Chonghuer village for an introduction to Kazakh traditions before continuing to Hemu for a private tea break. Highway access depends on traffic restrictions, weather and local conditions.

Stay: Hemu Holiday Hotel or similar

Meals: Altay breakfast / Lunch on your chosen route / Hemu dinner

Transport: Premium coach with 2+1 seating

Route A enjoys a private tea break in Hemu, then a boat trip on Kanas Lake and a private Tuvan music performance. Route B travels via the Tiejia Highway and Baihaba village to Kanas, also joining the Tuvan music performance.

Stay: Guesthouse in Kanas or similar

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Hemu lunch / Kanas dinner

Transport: Direct scenic-area shuttle

Explore Fairy Bay, Moon Bay and Crouching Dragon Bay, then travel via Burqin to board the Jinxiu Tianfu for Yining. The A and B options apply to the whole Altay section and cannot be mixed.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Kanas lunch / Traditional river-fish banquet

Transport: Direct scenic-area shuttle; Premium coach with 2+1 seating; Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Routes A and B visit Sayram Lake. Route C follows the Yining-Zhaosu Highway to Jade Lake for a private boat trip and sunset dinner. Route C carries a supplement of CNY 6,000 per person.

Stay: Accommodation for your chosen Ili route

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Ili lunch / Dinner on your chosen route

Transport: Seven-seat touring vehicle

Route A visits the Tianshan flower fields and Nalati Grassland. Route B explores Kalajun Grassland with a gentle walk and an evening bonfire. Route C visits the old Xiata trail.

Stay: Accommodation for your chosen Ili route

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Ili lunch / Grassland dinner

Transport: Seven-seat touring vehicle

Route A explores Nalati before continuing to Bayin. Route B visits Kurdening, then returns to Yining to board the train. Route C circles Sayram Lake before returning to Yining for the train to Kuqa.

Stay: Accommodation for your chosen Ili route

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Lunch on your chosen route / Ili dinner

Transport: Seven-seat touring vehicle; Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Route A follows the Duku Highway to the Kiziliya Grand Canyon, with a private tea break. Routes B and C visit the Kucha Museum and Kuqa Old City. Under this itinerary's access conditions, Route A is available only to domestic travellers; international visitors must choose Route B or C.

Stay: Hotel in Kuqa or similar

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Kuqa lunch / Kuqa dinner

Transport: Seven-seat touring vehicle

Route A visits the Kizil Caves and Kucha Museum. Routes B and C explore the Kiziliya Grand Canyon, enjoy a private tea break and visit the Kizil Caves. Board the Jinxiu Tianfu for Kashgar this evening.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Kuqa lunch / Kuqa dinner

Transport: Seven-seat touring vehicle; Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Enjoy a special traditional arts programme at Kashgar's music village. Continue onto the Pamir Plateau, passing White Sand Lake on the way to Tashkurgan.

Stay: Tashkurgan Xueshang Huangguan, Wanda Moments or similar

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Simple plateau-style meal / Tashkurgan yak hotpot

Transport: Premium coach with 2+1 seating

Visit a local Tajik family for eagle-flute music and eagle dancing, then explore Karakul Lake before returning to Kashgar.

Stay: Hotel in Kashgar or similar

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Simple plateau-style meal / Roast-lamb banquet

Transport: Premium coach with 2+1 seating

Visit Id Kah Mosque, explore the old city and enjoy a local tea break. Board the Jinxiu Tianfu for the return journey.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Hotel breakfast / Kashgar lunch / Kashgar dinner

Transport: Premium coach with 2+1 seating; Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Enjoy activities aboard the train and look back on the places you have explored in Xinjiang.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Onboard lunch / Onboard dinner

Transport: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Settle into the rhythm of the return journey and share travel memories with your fellow guests.

Stay: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Onboard lunch / Onboard dinner

Transport: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train

The journey ends in Chengdu or Lanzhou, with the corresponding airport transfer arrangements. Your departure information and the railway's final schedule will confirm your arrival station and time.

Stay: Journey ends; no overnight stay

Meals: Onboard breakfast / Onboard lunch / Arranged according to arrival time

Transport: Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train; Airport transfer