2027 Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train Ticket Purchase Guide, Luxury Tourist Train Official Website Booking Entry and Reservation Tips

How to register for the 2027 Silk Road Dream Enjoyment tourist train? To book tickets for the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment tourist train, you must go through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
2027 Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Ticket Purchasing Guide, Official Website Booking Entry and Reservation Tips for the Luxury Tourist Train
On July 6, 2024, the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment began operation in Xining, Qinghai. Since then, its routes have extended from Qinghai and Gansu to both northern and southern Xinjiang, and multiple products of different durations have been launched. By 2027, more and more people will want to ride this train, but its ticketing method is completely different from ordinary train tickets: it does not depart daily, does not sell tickets by seat, but is sold as a whole package by “route product + room type + departure date.” Therefore, first understand the onboard configuration, which routes it runs, and how the pricing is structured before discussing booking entry points and reservation timing, so you do not waste your efforts.
1. What kind of train is this
The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment is built by Xingxiang Railway Travel. The train body was renovated and modified by CRRC Sifang in Qingdao. The entire train has 15 cars, of which 10 are sleeping cars with bathrooms, plus supporting cars such as a lounge car, multi-function car, and dining cars, with a total of 38 guest rooms and about 80 guests at full capacity. The exterior was hand-painted by a team from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, with Han dynasty cloud patterns, alternating blue-green landscapes and lacquer red; the interior was completed by the international design firm HBA using Han and Tang Silk Road culture as the thematic thread.
The public spaces on board are the focus of this train. The lounge car “Xingxiang Palace” features double-sided doors, with space close to a hotel lobby, making boarding and alighting convenient; the multi-function car “Han Yuefu” combines bar, tea room, chess and cards, and audio-visual functions; the two dining cars are respectively the “Xihai Commandery” Western restaurant and the “Grand Banquet Pavilion” Chinese restaurant. Meals are prepared fresh on board, with menus changed daily, accompanied by antique silverware and porcelain tableware. The windows are 270-degree panoramic scenic windows made of tempered laminated glass with built-in electric heating wires, featuring constant-temperature defogging and defrosting functions. After 600 hours of testing, views of the Gobi, snow mountains, and grasslands during the journey are quite clear.
There are four room types. The Jinxiu Weiyang Suite is about 22 square meters, with a bedroom plus living area, a window-side bathtub, and only two suites on the entire train, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child; the Changle series includes the Qingya Residence with a king bed, the Shuanghui Pavilion with twin beds, and the Parent-Child Pavilion with a king bed plus children’s bed, all about 11 square meters, all with bathrooms, smart toilet seats, hair dryers, minibars, and brand-name bedding. As of July 2026, this train has operated over 100,000 kilometers cumulatively and received more than 4,500 passengers, with a relatively high proportion of overseas travelers. The train is equipped with a multilingual service team and butlers.
2. The route connects classic landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang
Currently, products in the Xinjiang direction basically revolve around several nodes: Urumqi, Yining, Beitun, Kashgar, and Turpan. Tianshan Tianchi is located on the northern slope of Bogda Peak, and the lake color changes with the light; a boat ride is arranged during the itinerary. The northern section of the Duku Highway is known for its winding mountain roads and vertical landscape zones, mainly viewed from the vehicle. The Narati Grassland and Tianshan Flower Sea enter their viewing season from June to September. Sayram Lake is an alpine lake with broad views along the lakeside road. Hemu is a village of wooden houses in a valley, often shrouded in light mist in the early morning. Kanas features lake bays, river valley forest belts, and viewing platforms as its main highlights. In Korla’s Lop Nur People Village, you can see dunes, populus euphratica, and rivers coexisting. Kashgar Old Town and Gaotai Residences are known for their adobe architecture and street patterns, while the Yingjisha Knife Museum displays the craftsmanship of local handmade knives. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are distributed along the Pamir route, with lake water and snow mountains in the same frame. The Turpan route includes Grape Valley, Flaming Mountains, and Karez. Karez is a local traditional underground water conservancy project, and visits mainly consist of explanations and walking experiences.
Please note that scenic area opening hours, shuttle bus operations, and boat schedules may change with seasons and weather. Expenses along the way such as tickets and shuttle buses are charged according to the scenic area’s public notice on the day. If temporary changes occur during the itinerary, reasonable changes may be made to arrangements after mutual agreement between both parties.
3. Simple itinerary (by day)
D1:Nationwide – Urumqi (exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, dinner at hotel buffet) | Meals: breakfast/lunch self-arranged, dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi (including boat ride) – Urumqi | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch Yaochi Banquet, dinner Dawazi Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Enjoyment – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Narati | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch Chinese meal on train, dinner local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Narati Jinling Resort or equivalent
D4:Narati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Yining InterContinental or equivalent
D5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch local specialty meal, dinner on train) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment
D6:Beitun City – Hemu | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast on train, lunch/dinner local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or equivalent
D7:Hemu – Kanas | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Manyunjian or equivalent
D8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast at hotel, lunch local specialty meal, dinner on train) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment
D9:Korla – Lop Nur People Village – Kashgar | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast on train, lunch/dinner local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment (foreign guests substitute attractions: Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
D10:Kashgar – Gaotai Residences – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast on train, lunch local specialty meal, dinner Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or equivalent
D11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or equivalent
D12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque* – Kashgar Old Town – Turpan | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast at hotel, lunch specialty* meal, dinner on train) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment
D13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast on train, lunch/dinner local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
D14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Urumqi | Meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D15:Urumqi – Nationwide (exclusive airport drop-off, can sleep in) | Meals: breakfast included, lunch/dinner self-arranged | Accommodation: cozy home
4. Prices and departure dates (for reference)

Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment 0614 Star Shining Xinjiang Panorama of Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour
Price
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion uniform price:69,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panorama 14-Day Tour
Price
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion uniform price:49,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Regions Corridor, meeting in Urumqi on September 28, 2026
Itinerary quote
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion uniform price:45,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
The above figures are quoted from product pricing and are for reference only. Departure dates and room availability may fluctuate with bookings. The final price, bookable room types, and departure dates are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and customer service confirmation on the day.
5. 2027 booking entry and reservation timing
This train does not have a station ticket office where you can buy tickets on arrival; booking follows the travel product contract process. The common path is:First confirm the desired route and departure date through customer service, then choose the room type and number of occupants, then submit traveler information, sign the contract, and make payment.
Step one: determine the direction. The Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama route is suitable for travelers with ample time who want to complete the northern slope of the Tianshan and southern Xinjiang in one trip; the Silk Road Corridor route connects Qinghai, Gansu, and northern Xinjiang with a relatively compact pace; the late-September Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang route is close to the National Day holiday and suits people with fixed holidays. The three routes differ in days, arrival cities, and meeting points, so first check whether the meeting city is convenient to reach.
Step two: determine the room type. Two travelers can choose Qingya Residence or Shuanghui Pavilion; those bringing children aged 12 and under may consider the Parent-Child Pavilion; if you have higher requirements for space and privacy, then look at the Jinxiu Weiyang Suite. Suites are priced per suite and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child; specific occupancy rules should be confirmed with customer service before signing.
Step three: submit documents. Traveler names, ID numbers, contact information, room type preferences, and special needs such as dietary restrictions or mobility difficulties are required. Overseas travelers must hold valid passports and Chinese visas, and some areas require relevant travel documents; customer service will inform you in advance of the processing method and time requirements.
Step four: sign and pay. Prices and remaining seats are subject to the contract; payment milestones, invoicing, and handling of itinerary changes are all specified in the contract. Room availability is consumed quickly during peak season, so it is recommended to inquire as early as possible after confirming your holiday to allow time for document processing and insurance purchase.
Step six: pre-departure confirmation. Customer service will notify everyone uniformly before departure of meeting time, airport transfer arrangements, luggage check-in, and onboard dining times; weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status are uncertain, and reasonable itinerary changes may be made by mutual agreement.
6. Service configuration and travel reminders
The train is equipped with butlers and ground service staff, providing luggage assistance, room tidying, turndown service, and laundry service; specific items and frequency are subject to what is actually provided on each trip. Meals combine freshly prepared onboard food with destination specialty meals. If you have special dietary needs, please explain when registering so arrangements can be made in advance.
There is a marked temperature difference between day and night in the northwest and southern Xinjiang; even in summer, it is recommended to bring a jacket. UV radiation is strong in highland and lake areas, so bring sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizing products. Some road sections involve long driving times, so carry common medicines. Desert, lake, and mountain scenic areas involve a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. For sections involving border management areas, passage documents must be processed in advance; some sites have entry restrictions for foreign travelers. Please truthfully inform customer service of your document situation when registering so they can help confirm feasible arrangements. For solo travelers, the travel agency will do its best to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
7. Registration method
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. For consultation, contact customer service manager Guo Jing at 181-3962-2229. Room types, departure dates, remaining seats, and contract terms are subject to customer service replies and the signed text; for address information, please consult customer service directly.
Back to the question in the title: to ride the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment in 2027, the booking entry is not at the station window but in a clear consultation and signing process—first choose the route and room type, then verify the departure date and quote, explain document, transfer, and dietary needs all at once, and leave the rest to the contract and itinerary. Only then is this train journey across the north and south of the Tianshan truly settled.
Lindou Tourist Train Booking Center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456) Lindou Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase