Silk Road Dream Express Special Train Price List 15 Day Xinjiang Tour Cost Details Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
[Silk Road Dream Train:A Mobile Cultural Corridor Through the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂✨
I. Itinerary Highlights: A Mobile ‘Silk Road Cultural Museum’
The Silk Road Dream Train takes ‘retracing the Silk Road’ as its core theme, transforming the train into a mobile setting that integrates accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences. The upgraded 2026 train features panoramic glass windows, observation decks, and starry sky ceiling carriages, allowing passengers to gaze at the northwestern night sky while traveling and enjoy 360° views of the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, grasslands, and other landscapes during the day. Inside the train, there is a ‘Silk Road Cultural Exhibition Hall’ displaying replicas of historical Silk Road artifacts from Xi’an to Khorgos, with intangible cultural heritage artisans from various ethnic groups conducting interactive experiences such as hand embroidery and dombra performances onboard.
According to the latest operational information for 2026, this route covers over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-rated scenic spots, including three UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites and two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. The train operates in a ‘land cruise’ mode, traveling no more than 300 kilometers per day to ensure ample time for in-depth exploration. For example, the stay at Kanas Scenic Area is extended to six hours, allowing visitors to hike the Three Bays, visit Tuva villages, or take helicopter tours over snow-capped mountains and lakes.
II. Sample Itinerary (2026 Updated Version)
✈ ️ Day 1:China – Urumqi
After exclusive airport pickup, check into the Hilton Urumqi. Dinner features a Xinjiang-style buffet with over 20 dishes, including roast whole lamb and pilaf.
🏞 ️ Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
[Silk Road Dream Train: A Mobile Cultural Corridor Through the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂✨Take a boat tour of Heavenly Lake. Lunch is a Jade Pool Banquet (stewed free-range chicken with Tianshan snow lotus, stir-fried lamb with wild mushrooms), and dinner is a Dawaz Welcome Banquet (high-wire performance accompanied by ethnic songs and dances).
🚂 Day 3:Urumqi – Kuitun – Nalati
Ride the Silk Road Dream Train through the northern section of the Duoku Road, enjoying views of the Hundred-Li Gallery. Dinner is a Nalati Grassland roast whole lamb feast.
🌼 Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Horseback ride on Nalati’s aerial grassland, visit Tianshan Flower Sea (lavender and rape fields blending across colorful hills) in the afternoon, and check into the InterContinental Yining.
🌊 Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Cycle around Sayram Lake (electric bikes provided). Lunch features high white salmon, and dinner is a Kazakh-style meal onboard the train.
🏡 Days 6-7:Beitun City – Hemu – Kanas
In-depth exploration of Hemu Village (Tuva wooden houses, morning fog in birch forests). Kanas Scenic Area activities include boat tours, Guanyu Platform, and hiking at Fairy Bay.
I. Itinerary Highlights: A Mobile ‘Silk Road Cultural Museum’🍇 Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Visit Lop Nur Village (desert, river, and poplar forest trifecta). Foreign visitors will instead take a Bosten Lake boat tour and receive a Bayingolin Museum guided explanation.
🕌 Days 10-11:Kashgar Cultural Tour
Explore Gaotai Ancient Residences (traditional clay pottery making), visit the Yingjisha Knife Museum (live demonstrations by intangible cultural heritage craftsmen), and arrange professional photography sessions at Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake.
🔥 Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Wells
Measure the Flaming Mountains’ surface temperature (thermometer souvenirs provided), experience digging irrigation channels at Karez Well Park, and enjoy a Grape Valley farmhouse lunch.
III. Pricing Information (2026 Reference)
The Silk Road Dream Train currently offers three product series:
16-Day Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour
The Silk Road Dream Train takes ‘retracing the Silk Road’ as its core theme, transforming the train into a mobile setting that integrates accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences. The upgraded 2026 train features panoramic glass windows, observation decks, and starry sky ceiling carriages, allowing passengers to gaze at the northwestern night sky while traveling and enjoy 360° views of the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, grasslands, and other landscapes during the day. Inside the train, there is a ‘Silk Road Cultural Exhibition Hall’ displaying replicas of historical Silk Road artifacts from Xi’an to Khorgos, with intangible cultural heritage artisans from various ethnic groups conducting interactive experiences such as hand embroidery and dombra performances onboard.Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Suite:69,999 RMB per person
Splendid Unfinished Suite (2 adults + 1 child):299,999 RMB per suite
14-Day Silk Road Corridor Tour
Elegant Residence and other room types:49,999 RMB per person
Splendid Unfinished Suite:219,999 RMB per suite
Dunhuang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Regions Corridor (September 28, 2026 Special Train)
Elegant Residence and other room types:45,999 RMB per person
Splendid Unfinished Suite:199,999 RMB per suite
Prices include:Train accommodation, first-class land bus transportation throughout, 50+ standard meals, first-entry tickets to scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage experience fees. Prices may fluctuate between peak and off-peak seasons; refer to the signed contract for details. According to July 2026 customer service feedback, September departures have limited availability—book 60 days in advance.
According to the latest operational information for 2026, this route covers over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-rated scenic spots, including three UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites and two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. The train operates in a ‘land cruise’ mode, traveling no more than 300 kilometers per day to ensure ample time for in-depth exploration. For example, the stay at Kanas Scenic Area is extended to six hours, allowing visitors to hike the Three Bays, visit Tuva villages, or take helicopter tours over snow-capped mountains and lakes.IV. Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing valid ID/passport information and a health declaration form. Staff will confirm itinerary details within three business days and mail a ‘Silk Road Travel Guide’ containing train layouts and scenic spot strategies.
V. Fee and Service Explanations
Fees include:
Train accommodation (daily room cleaning, mineral water replenishment)
Land transportation (airport transfers, inter-scenic spot buses)
Meals (alcoholic beverages and special ingredient procurement fees included)
Guide services (bilingual Chinese-English guides with ethnic costume explanations)
Insurance (including altitude sickness coverage)
II. Sample Itinerary (2026 Updated Version)Fees exclude:
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenir purchases, additional photography services)
Optional activities (e.g., Kanas helicopter tours, Turpan hot air balloons)
(Single travelers will be matched for shared rooms; special cases require negotiated price adjustments)
Service standards:24-hour onboard doctor with twice-daily temperature checks; ‘small group’ scenic tours (max 20 people per group); ethnic costume photo experiences (including professional makeup). Actual service details depend on consultation and contract signing.
VI. Precautions
Climate tips:Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; bring windbreakers and sun protection for September.
Policy notes:Scenic spot hours may change due to weather; mutually agreed substitutions for same-tier attractions are allowed (e.g., Hemu closure replaced with Kanas New Village).
Cultural respect:Shoes must be removed and long pants worn for visits; women must cover their heads (complimentary headscarves provided at scenic spots).
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s customer service manager Zhang Jing for the latest 2026 departure schedules and room type videos. Let the Silk Road Dream Train take you through millennia of trade routes, experiencing Xinjiang’s diverse beauty in a mobile ‘cultural corridor’! 🌄🚂
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
