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- 13 m²
- Bedding
- Twin Room
- Guests
- Up to 2
- Berths
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Series ·Jinxiu Tianfu Train
[Mountain Whisper · Jinxiu Homecoming Edition] Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express 9-Day Southwest Tour
[Mountain Whisper · Jinxiu Homecoming Edition] Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express 9 Days 8 Nights in Southwest China
FromCN¥39,880 per guest
9 days · 8 nightsTheme Train
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- 4
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- 2
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Jinwo·Quality Twin Room
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- 10 m²
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- Double Room
- Guests
- Up to 2
- Berths
- 2
Current priceCN¥49,880/guest5 left
OVERVIEW
A considered rail journey
Board the Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express and embark on a 9-day journey through the splendor of Southwest China. Round trip from Chengdu, passing through Xichang, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Baoshan, and Tengchong. Stroll around Qionghai Lake and Jianchang Ancient Town, venture deep into Shangri-La's Pudacuo National Park or Songzanlin Monastery, and experience Tibetan culture in Dukezong Ancient Town or a Thangka painting academy; hike Tiger Leaping Gorge and encounter Dadi Tea Sea and the Old Schoolhouse; on the Tengchong leg, choose between Rehai Park or Gaoligong Mountain, savor the tea oil banquet in Hemu Camellia Village, and visit Jietou Village's traditional papermaking and Qiluo Ancient Town's horse caravan tea. The non-plateau version instead visits Lijiang Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Yushui Village. Throughout the journey, the dedicated train is paired with land first-class coaches, with A/B routes to choose from, for a full experience of Southwest China's mountains and rivers and its healing culture.
ITINERARY
9-day itinerary
Day01
Chengdu–Xichang
Today's Activities: Welcome Ceremony, Cultural Salon
Accommodation: Xichang Airport Yunxiang Hotel or equivalent
Day01Chengdu–Xichang
Today's Activities: Welcome Ceremony, Cultural Salon
Accommodation: Xichang Airport Yunxiang Hotel or equivalent
Day02
Xichang-Lijiang
[Morning] Stroll through [Qionghai Lake] and encounter a clear expanse of blue water in Xichang; wander along the shallow shores of the wetland and lose yourself in the scene. After the visit, enjoy lunch. [Afternoon] Visit [Jianchang Ancient Town], where mottled ancient walls stand beside vigorous old trees; immerse yourself in the rustic charm born of the blend of Sichuan and Yunnan cultures. [Dinner] After enjoying a [Special Fisherman's Banquet], return to the Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express and head for Lijiang.
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day02Xichang-Lijiang
[Morning] Stroll through [Qionghai Lake] and encounter a clear expanse of blue water in Xichang; wander along the shallow shores of the wetland and lose yourself in the scene. After the visit, enjoy lunch. [Afternoon] Visit [Jianchang Ancient Town], where mottled ancient walls stand beside vigorous old trees; immerse yourself in the rustic charm born of the blend of Sichuan and Yunnan cultures. [Dinner] After enjoying a [Special Fisherman's Banquet], return to the Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express and head for Lijiang.
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day03
Lijiang–Shangri-La / Lijiang (choose one: Plateau Version / Non-Plateau Version)
Lijiang–Shangri-La (Plateau Version): After lunch, the train stops at Lijiang Station; transfer by coach from Lijiang to Shangri-La (approx. 2.5 hours). Lijiang (Non-Plateau Version): After lunch, the train stops at Lijiang Station; check in at the hotel. Walk to the nearby old town and enjoy a leisurely Naxi moment in the ancient tea-horse village beneath the snow-capped mountains. Note: Dayan Old Town or Shuhe Old Town is chosen according to the hotel booked.
Accommodation: Plateau Version accommodation: Hotel Indigo Diqing Moonlight City, or upgrade to Songtsam Linka Shangri-La; Non-Plateau Version: Banyan Tree Lijiang, or upgrade to Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town
Day03Lijiang–Shangri-La / Lijiang (choose one: Plateau Version / Non-Plateau Version)
Lijiang–Shangri-La (Plateau Version): After lunch, the train stops at Lijiang Station; transfer by coach from Lijiang to Shangri-La (approx. 2.5 hours). Lijiang (Non-Plateau Version): After lunch, the train stops at Lijiang Station; check in at the hotel. Walk to the nearby old town and enjoy a leisurely Naxi moment in the ancient tea-horse village beneath the snow-capped mountains. Note: Dayan Old Town or Shuhe Old Town is chosen according to the hotel booked.
Accommodation: Plateau Version accommodation: Hotel Indigo Diqing Moonlight City, or upgrade to Songtsam Linka Shangri-La; Non-Plateau Version: Banyan Tree Lijiang, or upgrade to Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town
Day04
Shangri-La/Lijiang (Plateau Version/Non-Plateau Version, Choose One)
Shangri-La (Plateau Version: Choose One of Route A/B): [Morning] Route A: Head to [Pudacuo National Park], where crystal-clear lakes mirror snow-capped mountains, and secluded forests and blooming flowers stretch across the land, revealing the pristine plateau scenery of northwestern Yunnan at every step. Route B: Visit the "Little Potala Palace," [Ganden Sumtseling Monastery], with its red walls and golden roofs and tiers of white buildings; here lies the rich, time-honored Tibetan cultural heritage and devout faith of northwestern Yunnan. (Note: Visiting the monastery requires climbing stairs, which may cause altitude sickness; please choose with caution) [Afternoon] Route A: At [Dukezong Ancient Town], encounter the world's largest prayer wheel, join Tibetan locals in the Guozhuang dance, and embrace the most simple and passionate plateau life. Route B: Enter the Thangka Painting Academy founded by a national-level Thangka master, paint a Thangka yourself, and in focus and tranquility touch the beauty of a faith passed down for thousands of years, immersing yourself in [Thangka Art]. Lijiang (Non-Plateau Version): [Morning]: [Jade Dragon Snow Mountain] is the sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people; you can either ascend to the 4,680-meter glacier summit or encounter the sapphire-like Blue Moon Valley. [Afternoon]: Drive to [Yushui Village], where the thousand-year Dongba cultural heritage thrives, and the true essence of Lijiang is hidden here.
Accommodation: Plateau Version Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Diqing Moonlight City or upgrade to Songtsam Shangri-La Linka Hotel / Non-Plateau Version Accommodation: Banyan Tree Lijiang, or upgrade to Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town
Day04Shangri-La/Lijiang (Plateau Version/Non-Plateau Version, Choose One)
Shangri-La (Plateau Version: Choose One of Route A/B): [Morning] Route A: Head to [Pudacuo National Park], where crystal-clear lakes mirror snow-capped mountains, and secluded forests and blooming flowers stretch across the land, revealing the pristine plateau scenery of northwestern Yunnan at every step. Route B: Visit the "Little Potala Palace," [Ganden Sumtseling Monastery], with its red walls and golden roofs and tiers of white buildings; here lies the rich, time-honored Tibetan cultural heritage and devout faith of northwestern Yunnan. (Note: Visiting the monastery requires climbing stairs, which may cause altitude sickness; please choose with caution) [Afternoon] Route A: At [Dukezong Ancient Town], encounter the world's largest prayer wheel, join Tibetan locals in the Guozhuang dance, and embrace the most simple and passionate plateau life. Route B: Enter the Thangka Painting Academy founded by a national-level Thangka master, paint a Thangka yourself, and in focus and tranquility touch the beauty of a faith passed down for thousands of years, immersing yourself in [Thangka Art]. Lijiang (Non-Plateau Version): [Morning]: [Jade Dragon Snow Mountain] is the sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people; you can either ascend to the 4,680-meter glacier summit or encounter the sapphire-like Blue Moon Valley. [Afternoon]: Drive to [Yushui Village], where the thousand-year Dongba cultural heritage thrives, and the true essence of Lijiang is hidden here.
Accommodation: Plateau Version Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Diqing Moonlight City or upgrade to Songtsam Shangri-La Linka Hotel / Non-Plateau Version Accommodation: Banyan Tree Lijiang, or upgrade to Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town
Day05
Shangri-La–Lijiang–Baoshan
After breakfast, head to [Tiger Leaping Gorge], where the rushing rapids crash against jagged boulders, and the mountains and river display majestic momentum. You may choose a 6-kilometer hike deep into the gorge, or take a shuttle bus directly to the viewing platform to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. [Afternoon] After arriving in Lijiang, take the [Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express] to [Baoshan]. Note: Hiking distance: about 6 km; Hiking duration: 2–3 hours; Elevation gain: 100–200 meters
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day05Shangri-La–Lijiang–Baoshan
After breakfast, head to [Tiger Leaping Gorge], where the rushing rapids crash against jagged boulders, and the mountains and river display majestic momentum. You may choose a 6-kilometer hike deep into the gorge, or take a shuttle bus directly to the viewing platform to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. [Afternoon] After arriving in Lijiang, take the [Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express] to [Baoshan]. Note: Hiking distance: about 6 km; Hiking duration: 2–3 hours; Elevation gain: 100–200 meters
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day06
Baoshan–Tengchong
The train arrives in Baoshan; transfer by coach to Tengchong (about 3 hours' drive) for lunch. [Afternoon]: Stroll through [Dadi Tea Sea], quietly await planes skimming low over the tea fields, and sit in the glass tea room in the mountains, letting your mind slowly settle into tranquility in the twilight. Then step into the [Old Schoolhouse] to look back on 1960s campus life; a meal of caravan cuisine brings western Yunnan's past memories into overlap with the present.
Accommodation: Wyndham Grand Tengchong Hot Spring Hotel or upgrade to Tengchong Stone Forest Hotel
Day06Baoshan–Tengchong
The train arrives in Baoshan; transfer by coach to Tengchong (about 3 hours' drive) for lunch. [Afternoon]: Stroll through [Dadi Tea Sea], quietly await planes skimming low over the tea fields, and sit in the glass tea room in the mountains, letting your mind slowly settle into tranquility in the twilight. Then step into the [Old Schoolhouse] to look back on 1960s campus life; a meal of caravan cuisine brings western Yunnan's past memories into overlap with the present.
Accommodation: Wyndham Grand Tengchong Hot Spring Hotel or upgrade to Tengchong Stone Forest Hotel
Day07
Tengchong (Choose either Route A or Route B)
Route A: [Morning]: Visit [Rehai Park], where mist and clouds curl through the valleys. Take a string of hot spring eggs and let them cook in the natural geothermal heat—an unforgettable mountain interlude all its own. [Afternoon]: In [Hemucamellia Village], savor an authentic camellia oil feast passed down for eight hundred years. This wholesome family banquet carries generations of mountain wisdom and rustic warmth. Route B: [Morning]: Hike [Gaoligong Mountain] and encounter the natural vitality of this hidden forest realm. At noon, stop at the [Mountain Kitchen] tucked away in the woods for a jungle BBQ and enjoy the wild pleasures of nature. [Afternoon]: In [Hemucamellia Village], savor an authentic camellia oil feast passed down for eight hundred years. This wholesome family banquet carries generations of mountain wisdom and rustic warmth. Note: Hiking distance: about 3 km; Hiking duration: about 2 hours; Elevation gain: 100–300 m.
Accommodation: Wyndham Grand Tengchong Hot Spring Hotel or upgrade to Tengchong Stone Forest Hotel
Day07Tengchong (Choose either Route A or Route B)
Route A: [Morning]: Visit [Rehai Park], where mist and clouds curl through the valleys. Take a string of hot spring eggs and let them cook in the natural geothermal heat—an unforgettable mountain interlude all its own. [Afternoon]: In [Hemucamellia Village], savor an authentic camellia oil feast passed down for eight hundred years. This wholesome family banquet carries generations of mountain wisdom and rustic warmth. Route B: [Morning]: Hike [Gaoligong Mountain] and encounter the natural vitality of this hidden forest realm. At noon, stop at the [Mountain Kitchen] tucked away in the woods for a jungle BBQ and enjoy the wild pleasures of nature. [Afternoon]: In [Hemucamellia Village], savor an authentic camellia oil feast passed down for eight hundred years. This wholesome family banquet carries generations of mountain wisdom and rustic warmth. Note: Hiking distance: about 3 km; Hiking duration: about 2 hours; Elevation gain: 100–300 m.
Accommodation: Wyndham Grand Tengchong Hot Spring Hotel or upgrade to Tengchong Stone Forest Hotel
Day08
Tengchong–Baoshan
[Morning]: At [Jietou Village], pause in the ancient border basin of the Silk Road at the foot of the Gaoligong Mountains. Encounter the six-hundred-year-old intangible cultural heritage of traditional papermaking, and follow the artisans to craft your own piece of soft, flower-flecked paper. [Afternoon]: Stroll through [Qiluo Ancient Town] and visit this six-hundred-year-old Tea Horse Road village. In the Top Scholar's Old Courtyard, with its earthen walls and grey tiles and its courtyard ringed by ancient trees and banana plants, slowly sip [Caravan Tea] and trace Tengchong's tea-making heritage passed down through five generations along the Tea Horse Road. After dinner, drive to Baoshan (approx. 3 hours), and take the Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express for the return journey.
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day08Tengchong–Baoshan
[Morning]: At [Jietou Village], pause in the ancient border basin of the Silk Road at the foot of the Gaoligong Mountains. Encounter the six-hundred-year-old intangible cultural heritage of traditional papermaking, and follow the artisans to craft your own piece of soft, flower-flecked paper. [Afternoon]: Stroll through [Qiluo Ancient Town] and visit this six-hundred-year-old Tea Horse Road village. In the Top Scholar's Old Courtyard, with its earthen walls and grey tiles and its courtyard ringed by ancient trees and banana plants, slowly sip [Caravan Tea] and trace Tengchong's tea-making heritage passed down through five generations along the Tea Horse Road. After dinner, drive to Baoshan (approx. 3 hours), and take the Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express for the return journey.
Accommodation: Panda Train·Jinxiu Tianfu Express
Day09
Arrival in Chengdu
On this journey, encounter the rich everyday life of the Yi people, gaze upon the gilded golden summit of the snow mountain, and lose yourself in the warm, gentle hot-spring countryside. Beautiful sights will meet you one after another, and you will find healing in nature's own remedies. We look forward to meeting again.
Day09Arrival in Chengdu
On this journey, encounter the rich everyday life of the Yi people, gaze upon the gilded golden summit of the snow mountain, and lose yourself in the warm, gentle hot-spring countryside. Beautiful sights will meet you one after another, and you will find healing in nature's own remedies. We look forward to meeting again.
Travel information
Included
[Transportation]: Jinxiu Tianfu Express + licensed air-conditioned tourist coaches at destinations; [Meals]: 8 breakfasts + 8 lunches + 8 dinners arranged throughout the journey; Tianfu Express train meals: breakfast standard 88 yuan/person, main meal standard 188 yuan/person. Local meals at destinations: breakfast is mostly included by the hotel, main meal standard 100-120 yuan/person, specialty meals 120-150 yuan/person Special note: Because train meals must be ordered in advance according to quantity before the train departs, and local meals at destinations are group table meals, meals included in the itinerary are non-refundable if unused. Thank you for your understanding! [Tickets]: Admission tickets to attractions included in the itinerary and necessary scenic transportation. Special note: The tourist train itinerary is a packaged service model; ticket fees have been uniformly calculated at group rates and require advance booking and registration. Therefore, tickets are not subject to any preferential policy and are non-refundable if unused! Thank you for your understanding. [Accommodation]: See detailed itinerary hotels; (room type is twin standard room; if there is a solo male or solo female traveler, shared-room arrangements will be made; guests who cannot be paired or who voluntarily stay alone must pay a single supplement: [Jinxiu Zhenqi Edition] 18000 yuan/person, [Jinxiu Homecoming Edition] 8000 yuan/person.) [Guides and service staff]: Excellent local guides at destinations;全程陪同服务人员 full-journey accompanying service staff; Jinxiu Tianfu Express is equipped with panda butlers providing public services on the train and accompanying professional licensed medical staff. Special note: "licensed medical staff accompanying" refers to health ambassadors with physician or nurse qualifications and rich clinical experience who travel with tourists on the train. [Service standard for children under 12]: Does not include train berths or hotel beds; includes train meals, tourist vehicle fees, attraction tickets and scenic transportation, ground meals, driver and guide service fees, etc.
Not included
1. All other fees not listed in [Service Standards]. 2. Optional paid itineraries and services; 3. Additional expenses caused by traffic delays, cancellations, or other unforeseen events, or by force majeure such as war, strikes, and natural disasters.
Cancellation policy
Because the tourist train is chartered, the losses charged for tourist cancellation of the train tour are as follows: After the tour deposit is collected, if cancellation is made for personal reasons, the deposit is non-refundable; the balance is due 30 days before the departure date. Cancellation 15-29 days before the departure date: 50% of the total tour fee; Cancellation 1-14 days (inclusive) before the departure date: 85% of the total tour fee; Cancellation on the day of departure: 100% of the total tour fee. Tourists may change the traveler up to 3 days before departure without incurring any loss. The above clauses are supplementary provisions to the travel contract; if inconsistent with the main contract, these supplementary provisions shall prevail.