Living on the train

Your cabin travels with you — fewer hotel changes, less packing and unpacking.

Destinations

Where to go

From abroad to boarding

  1. 1

    Talk to an adviser

    24 hours a day on +86-23-88721881, by live chat or email. Tell us when, who and where.

  2. 2

    Check documents & route

    Passports, Home Return Permits and Taiwan travel permits are all accepted. Where a Xinjiang section is closed to passport holders, your adviser explains the alternative in advance.

  3. 3

    Contract & payment

    Confirm the cabin and price, then pay by PayPal, SWIFT bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay.

  4. 4

    Arrive & board

    Arrive in the meeting city as advised, settle into your cabin, and the journey begins.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a rail journey in China?

Choose a train and itinerary, then select “Book” to continue on the Zudong main site. Or call +86-23-88721881 (24 hours) or chat with us, and an adviser will book for you.

How much do China tourist trains cost?

Starting prices range from ¥2,680 to ¥138,888, depending on the train, length of journey and cabin.

Can I pay from overseas?

Yes. Payment is accepted by PayPal, SWIFT bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and China UnionPay QuickPass.

I hold a foreign passport or a Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan permit. Can I join?

Yes. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan guests follow the same itinerary as mainland guests. On some Xinjiang routes, passport holders cannot enter certain sections and an alternative is arranged. Tell us your travel document when you enquire.

Is it suitable for older travellers?

Yes — your cabin travels with you, so there are fewer hotel changes. Most itineraries ask guests over 70 for a recent health report, guests over 75 to travel with a family member, and some do not accept guests over 80.

Is Zudong the train operator?

No. Zudong is a brand of Chongqing Zudong International Travel Service Co., Ltd., a licensed travel agency. In March 2026 it obtained agency rights for Panda Train · Chengdu, Panda Train · Anyi, Panda Train · Shifang, Jinxiu Tianfu.

The Zudong rail team

About Zudong

Zudong is a brand of Chongqing Zudong International Travel Service Co., Ltd., a licensed travel agency in Chongqing. In March 2026 it obtained agency rights for four Panda Train journeys: Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Shifang and Chengdu.

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