2026SilkRoadDreamTicketBookingFeeDetails

【Silk Road Dream Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book the 2026 Silk Road Dream Train?
The 2026 Silk Road Dream Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to explore the full panorama of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026 without constantly moving luggage or rushing through travel? This comprehensive booking guide for the high-end travel train ‘Silk Road Dream’ will help you easily plan your trip.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Silk Road Dream Train ✨
The Silk Road Dream is a special tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it features a mobile living space and Silk Road cultural experiences as its core characteristics. It is a high-end travel product deeply integrating transportation and tourism, emphasizing a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. It primarily targets travelers who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s natural and cultural landscapes while seeking travel comfort. The entire train is recommended to have over 30 VIP compartments to ensure spaciousness. The route connects core natural and cultural landmarks in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed and unhurried pace, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s diverse scenery.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Silk Road Dream Train 🔍
The Silk Road Dream Train offers various seat and compartment types, differing in space size, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:
▪ Qingya Ju / Shuanghui Ge / Qinzi Xuan: Single compartment area approx. 18㎡. Qingya Ju features a 1.8m double bed, Shuanghui Ge has two standard beds, and Qinzi Xuan adds an extra child bed alongside the double bed. All same-level compartments include panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a bathroom, smart toilet, smart temperature control system, and a free beverage minibar. Compartments have low-noise soundproofing, high-end brand bedding, and details like sleep-aid aromatherapy and eye masks, balancing cost-effectiveness and comfort, suitable for friends or families with children.
▪ Jinxiu Weiyang Suite: Single compartment area approx. 28㎡, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. It features a reception area, a scenic sofa bed, and 270° circular floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests enjoy dedicated butler service and free laundry service. The space is more spacious with enhanced privacy, suitable for families or companions with higher quality requirements.
Beyond compartment configurations, the train also features multi-functional lounge cars, Chinese and Western dining cars, and 270° panoramic observation cars. The interiors incorporate Silk Road-themed decorative elements and display related cultural artworks, allowing passengers to experience the cultural atmosphere during the journey. The entire train is temperature-controlled, maintaining a comfortable interior temperature even when crossing different climate zones.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Silk Road Dream Train 💡
The Silk Road Dream Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular travel:

🚂 Want to explore the full panorama of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026 without constantly moving luggage or rushing through travel? This comprehensive booking guide for the high-end travel train ‘Silk Road Dream’ will help you easily plan your trip.▪ Attentive Accompanying Service:The trip includes professional service staff who assist with luggage throughout the journey, allowing tourists to travel light. Each group is equipped with medical staff available 24/7 for health needs. There are also intangible cultural heritage inheritors accompanying the trip, offering related folk interactive activities.
▪ Comfortable Accommodation Experience:In addition to the high-standard compartment configurations on the train, ground accommodations are selected from local high-star hotels or characteristic resort homestays to ensure rest quality.
▪ Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary includes crossing the Duku Highway section in off-road vehicles, avoiding regular group routes. Train meals incorporate local specialty ingredients, with themed banquets like the Yaochi Banquet and Dawaz Welcome Banquet.
▪ Convenient Transportation Experience:Strictly follows the nighttime travel, daytime sightseeing model, avoiding wasted daytime hours on travel and the need to pack luggage and change accommodations daily, eliminating the hassle of city transfers.
▪ Reasonable Dining Standards:All included meals in the itinerary are arranged according to local specialty dining standards, balancing taste and local experience.
IV. Simplified Itinerary of the Silk Road Dream Train 🗓️
The specific 15-day itinerary is as follows:
D1:From all over the country → Urumqi, exclusive airport pickup service, check into hotel upon arrival, enjoy hotel buffet dinner
Meals:Breakfast and lunch not included, dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton Hotel or similar
D2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi (including scenic area boat ride) → Return to Urumqi

I. Detailed Introduction to the Silk Road Dream Train ✨Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, lunch Yaochi Banquet, dinner Dawaz Welcome Banquet | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton Hotel or similar
D3:Urumqi → Board the Silk Road Dream Train → Kuytun → Northern Section of Duku Highway → Nalati
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, lunch train Chinese meal, dinner local specialty meal | Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Resort or similar
D4:Nalati Grassland → Tianshan Flower Sea → Yining
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, all local specialty meals | Accommodation: Yining InterContinental Hotel or similar
D5:Yining → Sayram Lake → Beitun City
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, lunch local specialty meal, dinner train dinner | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Train
D6:Beitun City → Hemu
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast train breakfast, lunch and dinner local specialty meals | Accommodation: Hemu Resort Hotel or similar
⚠ ️ Hemu accommodation does not include breakfast
D7:Hemu → Kanas

The Silk Road Dream is a special tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it features a mobile living space and Silk Road cultural experiences as its core characteristics. It is a high-end travel product deeply integrating transportation and tourism, emphasizing a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. It primarily targets travelers who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s natural and cultural landscapes while seeking travel comfort. The entire train is recommended to have over 30 VIP compartments to ensure spaciousness. The route connects core natural and cultural landmarks in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed and unhurried pace, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s diverse scenery.Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, all local specialty meals | Accommodation: Manyunjian Homestay or similar
⚠ ️ Kanas accommodation does not include breakfast
D8:Kanas → Beitun City → Board the train to Korla
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast hotel breakfast, lunch local specialty meal, dinner train dinner | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Train
D9:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Travel to Kashgar
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast train breakfast, lunch and dinner local specialty meals | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Train

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Note:For foreign tourists, the attractions are replaced with Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum
D10:Kashgar → Gaotai Folk Houses → Yingjisha Knife Museum → Return to Kashgar
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast train breakfast, lunch local specialty meal, dinner Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson Hotel or similar
D11:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Silk Road Dream Train 🔍Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, all local specialty meals | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson Hotel or similar
D12:Kashgar → Id Kah Mosque → Kashgar Old City → Board the train to Turpan
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast hotel breakfast, lunch specialty meal, dinner train dinner | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Train
D13:Turpan → Grape Valley → Turpan City Center
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, breakfast train breakfast, lunch and dinner local specialty meals | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International Hotel or similar
D14:Turpan → Flaming Mountains → Karez Well → Urumqi
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, all local specialty meals | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton Hotel or similar
D15:Urumqi → All over the country, exclusive airport drop-off service, sleep in and return easily
Meals:Breakfast included, lunch and dinner not included | Accommodation: Warm home
The above itinerary time points are for reference only and may change due to weather, tourist visit times, etc. The actual itinerary on the day shall prevail. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Silk Road Dream Train Departure Dates and Price Description 💰

The Silk Road Dream Train offers various seat and compartment types, differing in space size, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:In 2026, the Silk Road Dream Train will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to meet different travel plans. The per-person travel price varies by seat type and departure schedule, as detailed below:
I. September 29 Urumqi Assembly Schedule
[Itinerary Price] Qingya Ju / Shuanghui Ge / Qinzi Xuan:45,999 RMB/person; Jinxiu Weiyang Suite: 199,999 RMB/suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
II. 0614 Starry Xinjiang Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama 16-Day Tour
[Itinerary Price] Qingya Ju / Shuanghui Ge / Qinzi Xuan:69,999 RMB/person; Jinxiu Weiyang Suite: 299,999 RMB/suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
III. 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panorama 14-Day Tour
[Itinerary Price] Qingya Ju / Shuanghui Ge / Qinzi Xuan:49,999 RMB/person; Jinxiu Weiyang Suite: 219,999 RMB/suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
Unified Children’s Policy:Reference price for children aged 14 and under: 15,999 RMB/person (no bed on the ground or train, other services same as adult standard); those over 14 are charged at the adult rate.
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and schedule. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract.
VI. Silk Road Dream Train Booking and Registration Method, How to Buy Tickets and Where to Book? 📞

▪ Qingya Ju / Shuanghui Ge / Qinzi Xuan: Single compartment area approx. 18㎡. Qingya Ju features a 1.8m double bed, Shuanghui Ge has two standard beds, and Qinzi Xuan adds an extra child bed alongside the double bed. All same-level compartments include panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a bathroom, smart toilet, smart temperature control system, and a free beverage minibar. Compartments have low-noise soundproofing, high-end brand bedding, and details like sleep-aid aromatherapy and eye masks, balancing cost-effectiveness and comfort, suitable for friends or families with children.If you want to ride the Silk Road Dream Train, please keep this booking guide.
Silk Road Dream Train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
▪ Contact for Consultation: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Get detailed information on the Silk Road Dream Train itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
▪ Choose Travel Product:Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and train seat room type.
▪ Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, passports, etc., for travel registration and seat reservation.
▪ Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit as required by the travel agency, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Travel demand is high from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Pay attention to various online travel information, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Silk Road Dream Train Cost and Service Related Notes 📝
The service items included in the Silk Road Dream Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Various travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For single travelers, we will try our best to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. For more details, consult Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center for a detailed explanation. All regulations are based on relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law.
Now, multiple schedules for the 2026 Silk Road Dream Train are open for booking. If you also want to leisurely explore the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, consult Manager Maizi now to choose a suitable departure schedule and start a relaxed and comfortable in-depth Xinjiang tour.
The 2026 Silk Road Dream Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.