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The blue-and-gold Chengdu train and its welcoming team

Panda Train · Chengdu

Duku Highway · Bayanbulak · Nalati

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Launched2025
Carriages18

Created jointly by Chengdu Culture & Tourism Group and China Railway Chengdu Group, Panda Train Chengdu brings together Eastern aesthetics, Sichuan culture and life on the rails. From private cabins to shared lounges, the journey invites you to slow down and enjoy the landscape.

Panda-themed crafts and cultural displays aboard Chengdu

The blue-and-gold exterior draws on the rhythm of mountains and rivers. Motifs inspired by Sichuan landmarks, including Xiling Snow Mountain and Mount Gongga, unfold along the sides of the train.

Chengdu carriage corridor and passing scenery

Set out on a train shaped by the spirit of Sichuan. From carefully considered interiors to the people you meet along the way, make time for the experience as well as the destination.

Cabins

Shiyiju · Poetic Residence

Space to settle in and enjoy the passing landscape. Warm timber and ginkgo details frame a private retreat on the rails.

Cabin area
Approx. 10 m²
Bed arrangement
Double / twin
Private bathroom
Separate shower
Cabins per carriage
4 cabins

Selected Shiyiju cabins have sofa or pull-out beds. Confirm family occupancy and bed type.

Detailed information
Shiyiju · Poetic Residence

Shiyiju · Poetic Residence · Cabin features

Approximately 10 m², with four cabins per carriage. Double and twin configurations are available; the assigned cabin and bed type are subject to confirmation.

  • Sound insulation and smart lighting and air-conditioning controls
  • Private bathroom with a separate shower
  • Minibar, refrigerator and fitted furniture
  • In-cabin staff call system

Photos and films are illustrative. Confirm the exact cabin configuration and occupancy before booking.

Shiyiju · Poetic Residence

Visual guide: this film shows the train’s cabins or shared spaces. Read the cabin and carriage sections for written specifications. A verbatim narration transcript is not yet available.

Youranju · Leisure Residence

Twin beds and a window onto changing landscapes. Timber, textiles and fitted furniture make a comfortable retreat for two travelling companions.

Cabin area
Approx. 8 m²
Bed arrangement
Twin
Private bathroom
Separate shower
Cabins per carriage
5 cabins

A minibar and smart lighting and temperature controls make it easy to settle in.

Detailed information
Youranju · Leisure Residence

Youranju · Leisure Residence · Cabin features

Approximately 8 m², with five cabins per carriage. Twin beds, a private bathroom with a separate shower and a staff call system.

  • Sound insulation and smart lighting and air-conditioning controls
  • Private bathroom with a separate shower
  • Minibar, refrigerator and fitted furniture
  • In-cabin staff call system

Photos and films are illustrative. Confirm the exact cabin configuration and occupancy before booking.

Youranju · Leisure Residence

Visual guide: this film shows the train’s cabins or shared spaces. Read the cabin and carriage sections for written specifications. A verbatim narration transcript is not yet available.

Carriages

Golden Panda Restaurant

Pull up a chair and let the passing landscape accompany the meal. Warm timber, ginkgo and bamboo details express the spirit of Sichuan, with traditionally forged Ganzi wall lamps and digital art screens adding a sense of occasion.

From a warm breakfast to a late bowl of dumplings or wontons, the table becomes a familiar place along the journey. Broad 1.5-metre windows leave plenty of room for scenery and conversation.

  • Carriage 10 · 18 tables / 54 seats
  • Meals and a light late supper follow train timings
  • Your host confirms the dining schedule

Yuefu Hall

Choose a window-side seat and make time for coffee or tea. Natural timber and bamboo green create a relaxed setting, with woven bamboo, ginkgo motifs and Sichuan craftsmanship bringing warmth to the lounge.

Later, the room offers space for music, films and conversation. Look at the Qingshen bamboo handbags and Shu-embroidered fans, then share the day’s discoveries with your companions.

  • Carriage 11 · Coffee, tea and a music bar
  • Displays of Qingshen bamboo and Shu embroidery
  • Activities and drinks follow the departure arrangements

Liuyun Pavilion

Slow down among warm gold tones and ginkgo-inspired details. Liuyun Pavilion brings broad windows, comfortable seating and room to gather together: read, talk and watch the landscape move past.

As the starry ceiling lights up, the mood changes for music, films or a themed gathering. For time with family and friends, ask the Panda Butler about the private entertainment rooms.

  • Carriage 18 · Daytime lounge / evening entertainment
  • Four private rooms inspired by Sichuan culture
  • Reserve entertainment rooms through the Panda Butler

Art Corridor & Leisure Spaces

The journey continues beyond your cabin. Art corridors bring Sichuan culture into the details, while six leisure areas offer a change of scene for reading, watching the view or spending time with family.

Between destinations, take time to discover the train itself. Notice a decorative detail, share a story, and make the time between stops part of the memory.

  • Sichuan-inspired art corridors
  • Six shared leisure areas
  • Reading, conversation and family time

Thoughtful care, along the way.

Panda Butler

Butlers and hosts assist with cabin needs and life on board.

Onboard health support

Onboard medical personnel provide assistance when needed during the journey.

Cabin care

Regular room care and replenished amenities complement private bathrooms and smart controls.

Dining care

Meals and a light late supper are served in the Golden Panda Restaurant, subject to train timings.

Arrival to departure

Hotel and vehicle arrangements are coordinated, with complimentary Chinese and English guiding.

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CHENGDU · 16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS

Sixteen days. A landscape to linger in.

Choose a season to explore each day’s landscapes and life on board.

The two itineraries are shown separately. Photographs depict the named locations and Chengdu train; light, foliage and seasonal conditions will vary.

Summer Panorama

THE JOURNEY · 16 DAYS

Trace the journey across China

DAY 01Mixed itinerary
GansuQinghaiGuangxiGuizhouChongqingBeijingFujianAnhuiGuangdongTibetXinjiangHainanNingxiaShaanxiShanxiHubeiHunanSichuanYunnanHebeiHenanLiaoningShandongTianjinJiangxiJiangsuShanghaiZhejiangJilinInner MongoliaHeilongjiangTaiwanMacaoHong KongChengduChengduLanzhouLanzhouHamiTurpanKashgarKashgarBaisha LakeKarakul LakeKuqaTianshan CanyonBayanbulakNalatiYiningSayram LakeBeitunHemuKanasBurqinUrumqiUrumqiTianchiCHENGDUCHINA
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Satellite terrain and province outlines provide geographic context. The train illustrates the itinerary, including ground transfers; it is not an actual railway alignment or live position. Natural Earth · NASA Blue Marble

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01 / 16Chengdu / Lanzhou → Turpan

A warm welcome. A new horizon.

Board the blue-and-gold Chengdu train at Anjing Station in Chengdu, or join in Lanzhou as arranged for your departure. Settle into your private cabin and let the journey find its own unhurried pace.

Explore this day →
A platform welcome beside Chengdu’s blue-and-gold carriages.
A platform welcome beside Chengdu’s blue-and-gold carriages.
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DAY 01Chengdu / Lanzhou → Turpan

A warm welcome. A new horizon.

Board the blue-and-gold Chengdu train at Anjing Station in Chengdu, or join in Lanzhou as arranged for your departure. Settle into your private cabin and let the journey find its own unhurried pace.

After the station welcome, the train sets off towards Xinjiang. Planned on-board activities may include Sichuan opera face-changing and panda-themed greetings, introducing the culture of Sichuan along the way.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Chengdu’s dining carriage pairs changing views with time at the table.
Chengdu’s dining carriage pairs changing views with time at the table.
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DAY 02On the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway

Make time for life on the rails

Spend a full day enjoying the train itself as the landscapes of north-western China unfold along the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway. Read beside the window, linger over tea or share a conversation.

Enjoy meals in the Golden Panda Restaurant, then explore Yuefu Hall and the leisure spaces. Join scheduled games if you wish, before returning to your cabin for another night on the way to southern Xinjiang.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
The red ridges of Turpan’s Flaming Mountains meet a ribbon of green.
The red ridges of Turpan’s Flaming Mountains meet a ribbon of green.
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DAY 03Turpan → Kashgar

The water and fire of Turpan

Arrive in Turpan in the morning and discover the karez irrigation system. Its underground channels reveal how water sustains an oasis in an arid landscape.

Continue to the Flaming Mountains, where sunlight brings out the folds of red-brown rock. Return to Chengdu after the visits, with dinner and an overnight journey towards Kashgar.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Kashgar at first glance: a layered cityscape of warm-toned rooftops.
Kashgar at first glance: a layered cityscape of warm-toned rooftops.
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DAY 04Arrival in Kashgar

A welcoming evening in Kashgar

Enjoy the morning on board before arriving in Kashgar around the afternoon. A station transfer takes you to your hotel, easing the transition from life on the rails to southern Xinjiang.

A regional welcome dinner introduces the days ahead in the Pamirs and Kashgar. Today focuses on arrival, hospitality and rest; the full old-city visits are scheduled for Day 6.

TonightStay: hotel in Kashgar
Pamir’s White Sand Lake, framed by pale sand mountains.
Pamir’s White Sand Lake, framed by pale sand mountains.
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DAY 05Kashgar → the Pamirs → Kashgar

Where sand, water and mountains meet

After breakfast, follow the China–Pakistan Friendship Highway towards the Pamirs to visit Baisha Lake and its pale sand hills. Water, sand and changing light create a striking highland landscape.

Continue to Karakul Lake, framed by the snowy ranges, then return to Kashgar. This day involves high altitude and a border region: confirm personal suitability, travel documents and access arrangements before departure.

TonightStay: hotel in Kashgar
Warm walls and greenery line a quiet lane in Kashgar’s Old City.
Warm walls and greenery line a quiet lane in Kashgar’s Old City.
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DAY 06Kashgar → Kuqa

Read the city through its streets

Explore Kashgar Old City, where lanes, doorways and craft workshops are woven into daily life. Visit Id Kah Mosque and experience the changing rhythm of streets, architecture and courtyards.

Continue to the traditional homes of Gaotai, with pottery or printing experiences subject to local arrangements. After dinner, return to the station and your Chengdu cabin for the overnight journey to Kuqa.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Light traces the red walls of Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon.
Light traces the red walls of Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon.
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DAY 07Kuqa → southern Duku Highway → Bayanbulak

From red canyon walls to open grassland

Arrive in Kuqa and walk between the red walls of the Tianshan Grand Canyon. Continue by dedicated vehicle along the southern Duku Highway, crossing mountain landscapes on the way to Bayanbulak.

Explore the Swan Lake scenic area and the winding river of Bayanbulak. The Duku crossing depends on road opening and weather conditions; sunsets and wildlife sightings vary from day to day.

TonightStay: hotel in Bayanbulak
Spruce forest and rolling meadows meet in Nalati.
Spruce forest and rolling meadows meet in Nalati.
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DAY 08Bayanbulak → Nalati

An unhurried day in the mountain meadows

Continue from Bayanbulak to Nalati along the central Duku Highway after breakfast. The changing mountain scenery opens onto slopes, woodland and broad meadows.

Spend the day exploring Nalati’s open grasslands, streams and conifers. A regional dinner and an overnight stay in Nalati bring this day in the mountains to a gentle close.

TonightStay: hotel in Nalati
The exterior of Liuxing Street Mosque reflects Yining’s varied architecture.
The exterior of Liuxing Street Mosque reflects Yining’s varied architecture.
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DAY 09Nalati → Yining

From seasonal flowers to Liuxing Street

Travel from Nalati to the Tianshan Flower Sea, with views determined by the season. Flowering varies with the month and weather, making each departure a different experience.

In Yining, explore Liuxing Street and its varied architecture. After the openness of the flower fields, the day turns to the details of a lived-in neighbourhood before an overnight stay in Yining.

TonightStay: hotel in Yining
Layers of blue stretch across Sayram Lake towards the Tian Shan.
Layers of blue stretch across Sayram Lake towards the Tian Shan.
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DAY 10Yining → Sayram Lake → Beitun

A chapter written in lake blue

Travel from Yining to Sayram Lake, where water, mountains and grassland form a broad open landscape. Different viewpoints and changing light reveal subtle variations in the blue.

Enjoy the scheduled Sayram Lake whitefish meal before boarding at Yining or Jinghe South. Spend the night aboard Chengdu as the journey continues from Ili towards the Altay region.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Hemu’s New Village opens out within a broad mountain valley.
Hemu’s New Village opens out within a broad mountain valley.
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DAY 11Beitun → Hemu

Stay among wooden homes and river valleys

Arrive in Beitun in the morning and transfer to Hemu, with breaks and meals along the way. Wooden homes, river valleys and birch woodland mark a slower rhythm on entering the village.

Walk through the village and beside the river, taking in timber houses, bridges and hillsides. Tea and aerial photography are planned subject to conditions. Stay in Hemu for a quieter evening in the scenic area.

TonightStay: accommodation in the Hemu scenic area
Moon Bay’s turquoise curve winds through the forests of Kanas.
Moon Bay’s turquoise curve winds through the forests of Kanas.
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DAY 12Hemu → Kanas

Into the lake country of the Altai

If you wish, rise early for a self-guided look at Hemu in the morning. After breakfast, continue to Kanas, leaving the village behind for a landscape of water and forest.

Discover Kanas Lake and the Moon, Fairy and Crouching Dragon bays, with a boat experience planned in the itinerary. Water colours change with weather and viewpoint. Stay within the Kanas scenic area tonight.

TonightStay: accommodation in the Kanas scenic area
An elevated panorama reveals the sweep of Kanas Lake.
An elevated panorama reveals the sweep of Kanas Lake.
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DAY 13Kanas → Burqin → Beitun

A final wide view of Kanas

Visit Guanyu Pavilion after breakfast for a higher view across Kanas Lake and the surrounding mountains. Additional time at the three bays depends on the day’s schedule.

Continue to Burqin for the scheduled cold-water fish dinner. On the summer route, board Chengdu in Beitun that evening for the journey to Urumqi.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Mountain ridges and drifting clouds surround Tian Shan’s Heavenly Lake.
Mountain ridges and drifting clouds surround Tian Shan’s Heavenly Lake.
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DAY 14Urumqi → Heavenly Lake → Urumqi

Mountain reflections on Heavenly Lake

After arriving in Urumqi, transfer to Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan. Scenic-area transport and a guided visit introduce the lake and woodland, with views towards Bogda Peak when conditions allow.

Slow down beside the water, where conifers frame the shore. Return to Urumqi after the visit and settle into your hotel after dinner, ready for the return journey the next morning.

TonightStay: hotel in Urumqi
Warm lighting in the Liuyunge lounge on the return journey.
Warm lighting in the Liuyunge lounge on the return journey.
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DAY 15Urumqi → Lanzhou / Chengdu

The journey home is part of the experience

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the station and board Chengdu once more. Familiar cabins, dining and leisure spaces make the return journey another part of the experience.

Watch the scenery, join scheduled games if you wish, or look through photographs with your travelling companions. Spend one final night on the train.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Chengdu’s blue-and-gold exterior brings the journey full circle.
Chengdu’s blue-and-gold exterior brings the journey full circle.
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DAY 16Via Lanzhou to Chengdu

Arrive with sixteen days of memories

The train calls at Lanzhou and continues to Chengdu according to the operating plan. Finish the rail journey at your booked arrival station, with time on board for farewells and photographs.

Airport transfers, hotels and vehicles connect with the reception arrangements confirmed by Panda Dudu. All return flights are excluded. Train timings and station calls follow the final travel notice.

TonightJourney ends · onward services as confirmed

Autumn Reverie

THE JOURNEY · 16 DAYS

Trace the journey across China

DAY 01Mixed itinerary
GansuQinghaiGuangxiGuizhouChongqingBeijingFujianAnhuiGuangdongTibetXinjiangHainanNingxiaShaanxiShanxiHubeiHunanSichuanYunnanHebeiHenanLiaoningShandongTianjinJiangxiJiangsuShanghaiZhejiangJilinInner MongoliaHeilongjiangTaiwanMacaoHong KongChengduChengduLanzhouLanzhouHamiTurpanKashgarKashgarBaisha LakeKarakul LakeKuqaTianshan CanyonYiningSayram LakeBeitunHemuKanasBurqinUrumqiUrumqiTianchiCHENGDUCHINA
Route aheadTravelledCurrent progress

Satellite terrain and province outlines provide geographic context. The train illustrates the itinerary, including ground transfers; it is not an actual railway alignment or live position. Natural Earth · NASA Blue Marble

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01 / 16Chengdu / Lanzhou → Turpan

A warm welcome. A new horizon.

Board the blue-and-gold Chengdu train at Anjing Station in Chengdu, or join in Lanzhou as arranged for your departure. Settle into your private cabin and let the journey find its own unhurried pace.

Explore this day →
Warm wood tones welcome an autumn journey in a Youranju cabin.
Warm wood tones welcome an autumn journey in a Youranju cabin.
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DAY 01Chengdu / Lanzhou → Turpan

A warm welcome. A new horizon.

Board the blue-and-gold Chengdu train at Anjing Station in Chengdu, or join in Lanzhou as arranged for your departure. Settle into your private cabin and let the journey find its own unhurried pace.

After the station welcome, the train sets off towards Xinjiang. Planned on-board activities may include Sichuan opera face-changing and panda-themed greetings, introducing the culture of Sichuan along the way.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Take a seat in Chengdu’s dining carriage as landscapes pass the window.
Take a seat in Chengdu’s dining carriage as landscapes pass the window.
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DAY 02On the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway

Make time for life on the rails

Spend a full day enjoying the train itself as the landscapes of north-western China unfold along the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway. Read beside the window, linger over tea or share a conversation.

Enjoy meals in the Golden Panda Restaurant, then explore Yuefu Hall and the leisure spaces. Join scheduled games if you wish, before returning to your cabin for another night on the way to southern Xinjiang.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
A broad red-brown ridge of the Flaming Mountains beneath a blue sky.
A broad red-brown ridge of the Flaming Mountains beneath a blue sky.
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DAY 03Turpan → Kashgar

The water and fire of Turpan

Arrive in Turpan in the morning and discover the karez irrigation system. Its underground channels reveal how water sustains an oasis in an arid landscape.

Continue to the Flaming Mountains, where sunlight brings out the folds of red-brown rock. Return to Chengdu after the visits, with dinner and an overnight journey towards Kashgar.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Kashgar’s old-city skyline introduces the next chapter in southern Xinjiang.
Kashgar’s old-city skyline introduces the next chapter in southern Xinjiang.
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DAY 04Arrival in Kashgar

A welcoming evening in Kashgar

Enjoy the morning on board before arriving in Kashgar around the afternoon. A station transfer takes you to your hotel, easing the transition from life on the rails to southern Xinjiang.

A regional welcome dinner introduces the days ahead in the Pamirs and Kashgar. Today focuses on arrival, hospitality and rest; the full old-city visits are scheduled for Day 6.

TonightStay: hotel in Kashgar
Pale sand mountains meet turquoise water at Pamir’s White Sand Lake.
Pale sand mountains meet turquoise water at Pamir’s White Sand Lake.
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DAY 05Kashgar → the Pamirs → Kashgar

Where sand, water and mountains meet

After breakfast, follow the China–Pakistan Friendship Highway towards the Pamirs to visit Baisha Lake and its pale sand hills. Water, sand and changing light create a striking highland landscape.

Continue to Karakul Lake, framed by the snowy ranges, then return to Kashgar. This day involves high altitude and a border region: confirm personal suitability, travel documents and access arrangements before departure.

TonightStay: hotel in Kashgar
Sunlight warms the everyday streets of Kashgar’s Old City.
Sunlight warms the everyday streets of Kashgar’s Old City.
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DAY 06Kashgar → Kuqa

Read the city through its streets

Explore Kashgar Old City, where lanes, doorways and craft workshops are woven into daily life. Visit Id Kah Mosque and experience the changing rhythm of streets, architecture and courtyards.

Continue to the traditional homes of Gaotai, with pottery or printing experiences subject to local arrangements. After dinner, return to the station and your Chengdu cabin for the overnight journey to Kuqa.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Layered red cliffs reveal the textures of Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon.
Layered red cliffs reveal the textures of Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon.
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DAY 07Kuqa → Yining / Jinghe South

Canyon walls and the flavours of Kuqa

Arrive in Kuqa and visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon. Walk between red-brown walls to see the textures and changing light of this landscape on the southern slopes of the Tianshan.

Visit Kuqa’s Grand Nang City to learn about its large flatbreads and local food culture. The autumn route then returns to Chengdu and travels by rail to Yining or Jinghe South; it does not cross the Duku Highway.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
A sunset panorama of Sayram Lake; light and weather make every visit different.
A sunset panorama of Sayram Lake; light and weather make every visit different.
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DAY 08Yining / Jinghe South → Sayram Lake

Stay by the lake. Let the day unfold.

After breakfast, arrive in Yining or Jinghe South and transfer to Sayram Lake. The autumn route allows more daytime here, with time to enjoy the changing lakeside views.

A barbecue dinner is planned before your stay at a lake-area hotel. Photographs show the lake in different seasons; grass, snow lines and water colours vary with the weather.

TonightStay: hotel in the Sayram Lake area
A photographed sunrise over Sayram Lake’s distant mountains.
A photographed sunrise over Sayram Lake’s distant mountains.
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DAY 09Sayram Lake → Yining → Beitun

A lakeside morning, a city afternoon

After breakfast, enjoy free time at Sayram Lake within the agreed meeting arrangements. A different light and viewpoint offer another impression of this mountain lake.

Continue to Liuxing Street in Yining and explore the neighbourhood. Board Chengdu at Yining Station afterwards for the overnight journey to Beitun and the next landscapes of Altay.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Hemu River and timber houses, edged with early golden foliage.
Hemu River and timber houses, edged with early golden foliage.
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DAY 10Beitun → Hemu

Stay among wooden homes and river valleys

Arrive in Beitun in the morning and transfer to Hemu, with breaks and meals along the way. Wooden homes, river valleys and birch woodland mark a slower rhythm on entering the village.

Walk through the village and beside the river, taking in timber houses, bridges and hillsides. Tea and aerial photography are planned subject to conditions. Stay in Hemu for a quieter evening in the scenic area.

TonightStay: accommodation in the Hemu scenic area
Autumn colour around Moon Bay: golden trees beside blue-green water.
Autumn colour around Moon Bay: golden trees beside blue-green water.
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DAY 11Hemu → Kanas

Into the lake country of the Altai

If you wish, rise early for a self-guided look at Hemu in the morning. After breakfast, continue to Kanas, leaving the village behind for a landscape of water and forest.

Discover Kanas Lake and the Moon, Fairy and Crouching Dragon bays, with a boat experience planned in the itinerary. Water colours change with weather and viewpoint. Stay within the Kanas scenic area tonight.

TonightStay: accommodation in the Kanas scenic area
A high panorama traces Kanas Lake deep into the surrounding mountains.
A high panorama traces Kanas Lake deep into the surrounding mountains.
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DAY 12Kanas → Burqin

A final wide view of Kanas

Visit Guanyu Pavilion after breakfast for a higher view of Kanas. Time permitting, continue through the three bays before leaving the lake region.

Travel to Burqin and enjoy the scheduled cold-water fish dinner. The autumn route stays overnight here, leaving time for a relaxed visit to Rainbow Beach the next day.

TonightStay: hotel or character accommodation in Burqin
Warm-toned rock formations meet the Irtysh River oasis at Rainbow Beach.
Warm-toned rock formations meet the Irtysh River oasis at Rainbow Beach.
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DAY 13Burqin → Rainbow Beach → Beitun

Two shores, a changing palette

Visit Rainbow Beach after breakfast. Coloured rock formations on the northern bank contrast with the greener opposite shore, revealing a landscape shaped by water and wind.

Continue by road to Beitun, with a possible view of Ulungur Lake from the vehicle when conditions allow. Board Chengdu that evening for Urumqi, bringing the Altay stage to a close.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Ripples lead towards the mountains across Tian Shan’s Heavenly Lake.
Ripples lead towards the mountains across Tian Shan’s Heavenly Lake.
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DAY 14Urumqi → Heavenly Lake → Urumqi

Mountain reflections on Heavenly Lake

After arriving in Urumqi, transfer to Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan. Scenic-area transport and a guided visit introduce the lake and woodland, with views towards Bogda Peak when conditions allow.

Slow down beside the water, where conifers frame the shore. Return to Urumqi after the visit and settle into your hotel after dinner, ready for the return journey the next morning.

TonightStay: hotel in Urumqi
The Liuyunge lounge offers time for conversation and rest on the return journey.
The Liuyunge lounge offers time for conversation and rest on the return journey.
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DAY 15Urumqi → Lanzhou / Chengdu

The journey home is part of the experience

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the station and board Chengdu once more. Familiar cabins, dining and leisure spaces make the return journey another part of the experience.

Watch the scenery, join scheduled games if you wish, or look through photographs with your travelling companions. Spend one final night on the train.

TonightStay: private cabin aboard Chengdu
Cultural displays along Chengdu’s corridor accompany the journey’s closing hours.
Cultural displays along Chengdu’s corridor accompany the journey’s closing hours.
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DAY 16Via Lanzhou to Chengdu

Arrive with sixteen days of memories

The train calls at Lanzhou and continues to Chengdu according to the operating plan. Finish the rail journey at your booked arrival station, with time on board for farewells and photographs.

Airport transfers, hotels and vehicles connect with the reception arrangements confirmed by Panda Dudu. All return flights are excluded. Train timings and station calls follow the final travel notice.

TonightJourney ends · onward services as confirmed

Based on the 2027 Summer Panorama and Autumn Reverie product itineraries. Departures, train timings, visit order, meals, accommodation and activities follow the final confirmation. All return flights are excluded.

Departures & cabin fares

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Journey & cabinCNY / person
Summer · Youranju / person66,999
Summer · Shiyiju / person70,999
Autumn · Youranju / person70,999
Autumn · Shiyiju / person74,999

All return flights are excluded. Fares, departures, cabins and reception services are subject to your final confirmation.

Fares & reception

16 days / 15 nights: 7 train nights and 8 land nights. Fares reference the 2027 material, not live inventory.

Summer includes Duku Highway arrangements; autumn differs. Passport eligibility, altitude and road conditions must be checked.

Reception from the agreed arrival airport in China through return-airport transfer, with hotels and transport in the confirmed plan. All flights excluded.

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