Panda Train, China's first panda-themed tourist train, began experimental journey in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on March 24.
Heading to Zunyi, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Panda Train with a capacity of 252 seats has 12 carriages, including one super soft sleeper, two advanced soft sleepers, five advanced hard sleepers, one dining carriage, one multi-function entertainment carriage, one caravan carriage and one power generating carriage.
Compared with common trains, Panda Train is equipped with safe and smart electronic lockers, intelligent service system, long sight-viewing table, song ordering service, audio-visual entertainment, USB charging device, constant temperature shower system and other user-friendly service facilities.
To meet individualized demand, the train can also provide tailor-made services, including afternoon tea party, themed song party and cocktail party.
Panda Train's first trip from Chengdu to Zunyi, scheduled to start operation on March 28, will take 3 days and cost RMB 1,280 (USD 195.99). Passengers can enjoy accommodation, food and scenic spot tickets services.
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