What are the luxury tourist trains in China? How to book?

When tourism is no longer satisfied with just passing by and pursuing an immersive and comfortable experience, travel trains have become a new choice for high-quality travel. Without the need to change accommodations or plan carefully, in the mobile "star rated vacation space", one can enjoy the beautiful mountains and rivers along the way, and experience the cultural customs of various places. This travel method is becoming increasingly popular among tourists. In the current situation where "universal", "comfortable", and "luxury" tourist trains are constantly emerging, luxury trains are undoubtedly a better choice. Today, we will list 6 major characteristic luxury tourist trains in China, covering multiple destinations such as Bashu, Silk Road, Beiguo, and western Yunnan. From configuration, routes, to unique features, we will provide a one-stop detailed explanation, taking you on a unique train journey!

Panda Express Chengdu: Poetry of Bashu blends into the journey, roaming the territory and enjoying the scenery

As the first panda themed quality tourism train in Southwest China, Chengdu Express is jointly built by Chengdu Culture and Tourism Group and Chengdu Bureau Group. It will be launched for the first time on May 18, 2025, with a total of 108 seats in 18 carriages. It is a mobile scenic line full of Bashu charm.

Car configuration: There are two double room types, Poetic Residence (10.0 square meters, 24 rooms) and Leisure Residence (8.0 square meters, 30 rooms), equipped with functional cars such as Golden Panda Restaurant, Yuefu Hall living room car, and Liuyun Ge entertainment car, providing one-stop satisfaction for dining, accommodation, and entertainment needs.

Core route: Focusing on in-depth long-distance travel in Xinjiang, including a 16 day and 15 night autumn charm vacation tour, a 16 day and 15 night independent warehouse tour (roaming 8000 kilometers throughout Xinjiang), and a 14 day border gilded poplar poetry tour, unlocking the magnificent mountains and rivers of Xinjiang along the way.

Exclusive features: The body of the car is themed around the "rhythm of mountains and rivers", extracting elements of Sichuan's characteristic mountain ranges such as Xiling Snow Mountain and Gongga Snow Mountain, outlining a magnificent picture of the "Sichuan River Victory Overview"; The service team is top-notch, consisting of 18 panda butlers, 7 vacation ambassadors, 8 professional chefs, 2 certified medical staff, 50 logistics support personnel, providing star rated service 24 hours a day. The staff are not only life butlers, but also cultural ambassadors who can bring immersive experiences through instrument playing and dance performances.

Panda Express Jinxiu Tianfu: New Expression of Song Yunshu Style, Deep Tour of Silk Road Territory

The Jinxiu Tianfu Express is also a luxury panda themed special train, which will be launched for the first time on May 19, 2026. It has 18 carriages with 92 seats, and uses modern design to translate Song Dynasty aesthetics and Shu symbols, creating a "mobile Oriental aesthetic palace".

Car configuration: Create two double room types: Jintan Luxury Enjoyment Double Room (13.0 square meters, 6 rooms) and Jinwo Quality Double Room (10.0 square meters, 40 rooms), equipped with Jinchu Kitchen Car, Jinshi Dining Car, Jinji Entertainment Observation Car, and Jinya Welcome Car. The spatial design fully embodies the elegance of the East.

Core route: The 16 day itinerary of the 2026 Northern and Southern Xinjiang Cultural Tour focuses on exploring the beauty of culture and nature in the region along the Jinxiu Silk Road.

Exclusive features: Customer service ratio of up to 2:1, equipped with dual tour guides, full butler, and 24-hour baggage attendants, seamless connection throughout the entire process; A dedicated medical room and professional medical team will be set up on the train, and after landing, a small luxury group of 12-16 people will be used to balance privacy and experience; Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi also provide free airport/station shuttle services, and every detail exudes a sense of respect.

Silk Road Dream Enjoyment: Following the ancient charm of the Silk Road, an appointment to visit the prosperous scenery of the northwest

The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Express will be launched for the first time on July 6, 2024, created by Fosun Infrastructure Industry Development Group. It is an international high-quality tourism special train focusing on the Silk Road, with 15 carriages and 84 seats, taking you to unlock the grandeur and magnificence of the millennium Silk Road.

Car configuration: There are a variety of room types available, including 22.0 square meter Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (2 rooms), 11.0 square meter Changle Parent Child Pavilion (8 rooms, accommodating 3 people), Changle Qingya Residence (8 rooms), and Changle Shuanghui Pavilion (20 rooms), all for double occupancy; Supporting Western style dining cars in Xihai County, Chinese style dining cars in Feast Pavilion, living room cars in Xingxiang Palace, and multi-functional landscape cars in Hanlefu, catering to dining, leisure, and sightseeing needs.

Core routes: The main focus is on the Northwest Silk Road tour, including the Xining Dunhuang 4-day 3-night Snow Yingfan Hua route (a rare and luxurious winter route), the Xining Kashgar 7-day 6-night Silk Road Golden Autumn route (limited to the Populus euphratica season), as well as characteristic routes such as the Silk Road Middle Road, Silk Road South Road, and Southern Xinjiang Ring Road, exploring the millennium old dream of Loulan and the secrets of the Southern Xinjiang Yutian Jade Road.

Exclusive features: Exclusive access to the Silk Road route, avoiding crowds and experiencing the cultural texture of the Silk Road; High standard service, with 35 butlers on board, each carriage equipped with 2 butlers on a 24-hour shift. The guest rooms are equipped with call bells that are available at any time to ensure the safety of the journey.

Lindu Express: A Journey to the Far North, Enjoying the Heiji Health and Wellness Vacation

The Lindu Express will be launched for the first time on June 18, 2023, jointly built by Yichun Forest Industry Group and China Railway Harbin Bureau Group. It focuses on the scenery of the northeast and extreme north, with only 60 seats in 15 carriages, providing a full experience for small groups, covering the entire chain of tourism, entertainment, accommodation, vacation and health care.

Car configuration: There are 21.0 square meter deluxe suites (2 rooms), 12.0 square meter diamond deluxe king rooms (12 rooms), and diamond deluxe standard rooms (16 rooms), all for double occupancy; Equipped with jazz bar Western food cart, Chinese food cart, library and tea room, children's game hall, medical room and other functional carriages, suitable for family outings and health vacations.

The core route launches a 10 day trip to Longjiang, where you can encounter the extreme northern autumn of Wuhua Mountain.

Exclusive features: A combination of 7 functional carriages and 7 passenger carriages, with a complete functional layout; The butler team is professional, consisting of 15 post-90s undergraduate and graduate students responsible for ground handling, and 14 post-00s flight attendant and tourism graduates responsible for the entire on-board service; Equipped with a "mobile Michelin chef team", top chefs customize three meals a day according to Michelin standards, and enjoy fun activities such as chess, bar singing, and children's play on the train.

Hulunbuir: Exploring the Secret Land of the North, Encountering the Beauty of Grassland Ice and Snow

The Hulunbuir Express will be launched for the first time on July 3, 2022. It is a light luxury tourist train transformed by Fosun Infrastructure Industry Development Group, with only 44 seats in 12 carriages. It is a full scenario vacation tourism product that delves deep into the secrets of northern China.

Car configuration: There are 4 rooms in the 12.2 ㎡ Supreme Purple Gold Room, 2 rooms in the 9.5 ㎡ Elegant Platinum Room, and 16 rooms in the 8.6 ㎡ Elegant Gold Room, all for double occupancy; Equipped with Bayar dining car, Nadam Salon car, and Uliji multifunctional car, it combines catering, socializing, and entertainment.

Core route: focusing on northern scenery tours, with a 6-day and 5-night polar ice and snow tour in winter and spring; In the summer and autumn of 2026, we will launch a 6-day and 5-night tour of the pristine Arctic grasslands, from Hailar to Harbin, unlocking the dual romance of grasslands and ice and snow.

Exclusive features: The ratio of train attendants to guest services reaches 1:2.2, and well-trained train butlers provide "on board host" style intimate services; The route is designed to avoid crowds, leading tourists deep into the secrets of the northern country, achieving a profound dialogue between the soul and nature in the stunning natural scenery and splendid cultural landscapes.

Starlight Lanmei: Enjoy the time in western Yunnan and encounter the secrets of rainforest and snow capped mountains

The Starlight Lanmei Express will be launched for the first time on September 24, 2024. It is a national tourism train brand masterpiece created by China Travel Assets under China Tourism Group. It has 12 carriages with a total of 60 seats, focusing on the secrets of western Yunnan and creating a slow paced deep travel experience.

Car configuration: There are 6 12.0 ㎡ Starlight Deluxe Rooms and 24 10.0 ㎡ Starlight Enjoyment Rooms, both for double occupancy; The formation consists of 8 guest room carriages, 1 dining carriage, 1 multifunctional carriage, and 2 supporting service carriages, with a scientific layout; The designer integrated the luxury concept of yachts into the train, selecting natural textured materials to blend the carriages with the natural environment along the way.

Core itinerary: Our main focus is on in-depth tours of western Yunnan, including a 5-day and 4-night leisurely experience of western Yunnan and a 5-day and 4-night classic exploration of Lixiang Starlight (Kunming Lijiang Shangri La Loop). Both routes are customized itineraries with price inquiries, allowing for in-depth exploration of ancient and mysterious Naxi culture and the secrets of western Yunnan.

Exclusive features: Adhering to the concept of "closeness, kindness, and beauty", equipped with a 24-hour exclusive butler, from airport/station pick-up and drop off to entertainment and food on board, and then to in-depth experience under the car, one-stop meeting travel needs; The train offers a variety of activities, including morning rainforest meditation and yoga, afternoon tea and wine tasting/intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts, and evening ethnic minority song and dance performances, making the trip to western Yunnan leisurely and culturally rich.

Registration and booking instructions, collect and avoid pitfalls

General registration requirements

Patients with severe hypertension, heart disease, asthma and other diseases that are prone to sudden onset, as well as infectious diseases, mental illnesses and other diseases that are not suitable for travel, are not allowed to participate;

Tourists over 70 years old are required to submit a physical examination report within six months. Tourists over 75 years old also need to be accompanied by their immediate family members. The Chengdu Panda Express does not currently accept tourists over 80 years old;

Booking method

The above luxury travel trains do not sell tickets through the official 12306 platform and can be booked through the following methods:

Phone reservation:+86-23-88721881, available 24 hours a day, you can inquire about booking anytime, convenient and direct!

Online booking:The official website of the foot sports tourism special trainWith a wide selection of travel specific train routes to choose from, free booking, and high reliability!

Embark on a luxurious travel train, filling every section of the journey with surprises and experiencing the vastness of mountains and rivers and the brilliance of culture while walking slowly. Choose a favorite special train, secure a seat, and embark on your own mobile vacation journey!

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