From arrival in China to your final day onboard, every detail is arranged to keep your journey smooth
Board in Chengdu or Lanzhou with a panda-themed welcome performance, then settle into the Shifang Panda Express as the route begins.
Spend the day onboard as the train crosses Qinghai and heads toward Xinjiang, passing lake, Gobi, and plateau scenery along the way.
Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy an exclusive station pickup and welcome dinner, then settle into a five-diamond or luxury hotel.
Visit Taxkorgan Stone City and the nearby wetland scenery, then join a Tajik home visit with local snacks before returning to Kashgar.
Walk Kashgar Old City, visit Xiangfei Garden and Id Kah Mosque, then board the Panda Express for the overnight run to Kuqa.
Explore the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, cross the southern section of the Duku Highway by exclusive vehicle, and continue to Bayanbulak Swan Lake before overnighting in Bayanbulak or Nalati.
Spend the day in Nalati River Valley Grassland, where springs, firs, yurts, and Kazakh customs shape the landscape, then continue to Yining.
Visit Sayram Lake for alpine water and open flower-covered grassland, then board the Panda Express again toward Beitun.
Stop at Wucaitan for its layered colors and Yardang-like terrain, then continue to Jiadengyu for the night.
Enter Kanas Scenic Area, walk the boardwalks around Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay, then take the Kanas cruise before continuing to Hemu.
Explore the Hemu Scenic Area for Tuva village life, birch forest, river valley views, and wooden houses, then return to Beitun and board the train to Urumqi.
Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan with an exclusive guide, then return to Urumqi for the night.
Drive to Turpan to see Karez Well and the Flaming Mountains, then finish with a Turpan fruit feast before boarding the train back toward Lanzhou or Chengdu.
Spend the day on the Panda Express as the train heads back east.
Arrive in Lanzhou or Chengdu and end the journey.
Enjoy a 1:4 staff-to-guest ratio with a 24 hour butler-style service system. Multilingual “Panda Butlers,” Express Concierges, and vacation ambassadors support you throughout your journey.
Travel with peace of mind knowing certified medical staff are on board, with a dedicated infirmary. Available around the clock for immediate assistance.
Return to your cabin with evening turndown service and complimentary snacks (fruit, nuts, milk). Includes one complimentary laundry or dry-clean service per room (up to 5kg).
Enjoy all-day in-room dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner delivered on request for private dining in your cabin.
Relax with smart toilets (TOTO, Kohler) and wet-dry rain showers. Premium toiletries include Natura Bissé, Dyson hairdryers (Panda Train), and Hermès accessories (Silk Road Express suites).
Explore each stop on the journey through meaningful guided activities while enjoying the ease of returning to the same onboard suite each night
Sit down in a Tajik family home, taste local snacks, and get a more personal look at life on the Pamir Plateau.
Climb the switchbacks of Panlong Ancient Road for one of the route's most dramatic mountain-road views.
Walk the old lanes of Kashgar, where handicrafts, Uyghur daily life, and Id Kah Mosque still shape the city.
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Yes. Visa assistance is included as part of the hassle-free travel experience. The team can provide guidance, connect you with visa agents, and issue invitation letters to support your application.
International payments are supported via Visa, Mastercard, and international Alipay, along with all major domestic Chinese payment methods.
Complimentary airport pick-up and transfers to the boarding station or your first hotel are included. Luggage delivery is also handled. Note: international flights or travel to the starting city are not included.
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