Silk Road Dream Tour Train Official Ticket Guide + Official Website Booking Channel
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist train? The Silk Road Dream Express tourist train can only be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Guo Jing, Manager of the Silk Road Dream Express Department, via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. It cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Roaming the Western Regions in a Moving Han-Tang Elegant Residence — A New Deep Experience Perspective on the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express
Tired of ‘check-in style’ travel? The fatigue of packing luggage daily, changing hotels, and rushing through journeys has deterred many travelers yearning for Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery. In 2026, a new way of traveling is quietly gaining popularity: not just passing by, but living within the scenery; not rushing around, but watching snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert unfold slowly outside the window as the train glides forward. This is the immersive travel experience brought by the Silk Road Dream Express tourist train.
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The Silk Road Dream Express is a themed tourist train built to international standards. It features 38 VIP rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom, smart toilet, high-comfort bedding, and a 270° panoramic defogging observation window. The interior and exterior of the carriages blend Han-Tang aesthetic elements with custom furniture and artistic decor, creating a space that is both classic and elegant yet modern and functional.
This 14 to 16-day grand loop itinerary starts from Urumqi, traverses the primeval forest secrets of Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas and Hemu, crosses the northern section of the Duku Highway (usually open from June to September), known as one of China’s most beautiful roads, delves into the ancient city of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, and returns via Turpan’s oasis culture, forming a panoramic loop without backtracking.
Along the way, it covers iconic attractions such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque, Grape Valley, Flaming Mountains, and Karez Well, blending natural wonders with cultural landscapes. All accommodations are arranged at local high-quality hotels or train cabins, reducing the hassle of frequent luggage moving, truly achieving ‘slow travel, deep experience.’
Please note that due to factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and railway scheduling, the actual itinerary order or content may be reasonably adjusted after consultation between the travel agency and tourists. The specific arrangements are subject to the final plan on the travel day.
🚂 Roaming the Western Regions in a Moving Han-Tang Elegant Residence — A New Deep Experience Perspective on the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
D1:National – Urumqi (Exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, hotel buffet dinner) | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch self-care, Dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake Tianshan (including boat ride) – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Yaochi Banquet, Dinner: Dawaz Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
D3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Express – Kuytun – Northern Duku Highway – Nalati | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Train Chinese meal, Dinner: Local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Resort or equivalent
D4:Nalati 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: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
D6:Beitun City – Hemu | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or equivalent
Tired of ‘check-in style’ travel? The fatigue of packing luggage daily, changing hotels, and rushing through journeys has deterred many travelers yearning for Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery. In 2026, a new way of traveling is quietly gaining popularity: not just passing by, but living within the scenery; not rushing around, but watching snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert unfold slowly outside the window as the train glides forward. This is the immersive travel experience brought by the Silk Road Dream Express tourist train.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: Hotel breakfast, Lunch: Local specialty meal, Dinner: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
D9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express (Alternative attractions for foreign tourists: Bosten Lake + Bayingolin Museum)
D10:Kashgar – Gaotai Folk Houses – Yengisar Knife Museum – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, 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 City – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Hotel breakfast, Lunch: Specialty meal, Dinner: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
D13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsD14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (All local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or equivalent
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
D15:Urumqi – National (Exclusive airport drop-off, can sleep in) | Meals: Breakfast included, Lunch/Dinner self-care | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Facts)
The currently announced 2026 departures and corresponding prices are as follows:
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Unified price for Qingyaju/Shuanghuige/Qinzixuan:69,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:299,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
The Silk Road Dream Express is a themed tourist train built to international standards. It features 38 VIP rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom, smart toilet, high-comfort bedding, and a 270° panoramic defogging observation window. The interior and exterior of the carriages blend Han-Tang aesthetic elements with custom furniture and artistic decor, creating a space that is both classic and elegant yet modern and functional.Silk Road Dream Express 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panoramic 14-Day Tour
Unified price for Qingyaju/Shuanghuige/Qinzixuan:49,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:219,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Express Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Corridor (Gather in Urumqi on September 28, 2026)
Unified price for Qingyaju/Shuanghuige/Qinzixuan:45,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
The above prices are reference ranges. The specific cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate due to factors such as departure date and room type availability.
This 14 to 16-day grand loop itinerary starts from Urumqi, traverses the primeval forest secrets of Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas and Hemu, crosses the northern section of the Duku Highway (usually open from June to September), known as one of China’s most beautiful roads, delves into the ancient city of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, and returns via Turpan’s oasis culture, forming a panoramic loop without backtracking.📞 Registration Method
Tickets for the Silk Road Dream Express tourist train can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to contact a professional consultant in advance to learn about the latest departure availability, contract details, and pre-trip service arrangements.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Address information, please consult customer service directly
🧾 Fee and Service Explanation
The itinerary fee includes all accommodation (including train cabins and local high-quality hotels), all marked meals, first entrance fees to attractions, inter-regional transportation, exclusive airport transfer services, and train butler services. Some special experience items (such as boat rides and themed banquets) are also included in the itinerary.
Excluded fees include:Round-trip transportation from departure city to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional items not in the itinerary, and additional costs due to force majeure.
All service content, itinerary arrangements, and price standards are subject to the actual consultation results and the travel contract signed by both parties. According to the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations, if uncontrollable factors such as weather, traffic, or scenic area policies occur during the trip, the travel agency and tourists may negotiate and agree on reasonable itinerary adjustments.
🌿 The Silk Road Dream Express is not just a train; it is a flowing journey of Western Regions lifestyle aesthetics. Over a relaxed 14 to 16 days, you don’t need to worry about route planning, luggage handling, or accommodation changes. Just focus on the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and deserts passing by outside the window, and the cultural stories behind each authentic local meal. In 2026, why not choose this leisurely way to step into the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang.
2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
