18 Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour Price Silk Road Dream Train Quotation + Full Itinerary Guide Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
“Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train”:A Journey Through a Thousand Years of the Silk Road in a Mobile Cultural Museum
Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
Xinjiang, a land that accounts for one-sixth of China’s territorial area, serves as both the core hub of the ancient Silk Road and a melting pot of diverse ethnic cultures. In 2026, with the upgraded operation of the “Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train,” tourists will embark on a deeper and more immersive journey along the footsteps of Zhang Qian, connecting the magnificent landscapes and cultural treasures of northern and southern Xinjiang. Designed as a “mobile cultural museum,” the train features replicas of cultural relics, historical photographs, and intangible cultural heritage exhibits themed around the Silk Road in its carriages, accompanied by professional cultural lecturers to provide explanations, turning the journey into a flowing “history classroom.”
The train’s itinerary covers representative attractions in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, Kashgar Old Town, and Turpan Grape Valley, balancing natural wonders with cultural heritage. For example, on the Duku Highway section, tourists can disembark for hiking and experience the vertical climate zones of “four seasons in one day”; in Kashgar Old Town, they can participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences such as traditional pottery making and Edles silk weaving; in Turpan, besides visiting the Karez irrigation system, they can also learn grape drying techniques at local farmers’ homes. The train specially designs a “Starry Night Conversation” session, where musicians from various ethnic groups will play traditional instruments such as the dutar and rawap in front of wooden houses in Hemu Village, sharing the Milky Way with tourists.
Simple Itinerary
Based on the newly scheduled itineraries for 2026, the “Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train” offers three themed routes. Below is the complete itinerary for the “0614 Starry Xinjiang: 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang”:
Day 1:National – Urumqi
After exclusive airport pickup, check into the Hilton Urumqi Hotel. Dinner is a hotel buffet, and you can freely explore the International Bazaar night market.
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Urumqi
“Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train”: A Journey Through a Thousand Years of the Silk Road in a Mobile Cultural MuseumTake a private car to Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, enjoy a boat ride around the lake, have lunch tasting the “Jade Pool Banquet” (specialties like Tian Shan snow lotus stewed with free-range chicken), and dinner is the “Dawazi Welcome Banquet” (accompanied by performances of tightrope walking by people from various ethnic groups).
Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
After boarding the train, enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, traverse the northern section of the Duku Highway and arrive at Nalati Jinling Mountain Resort. Dinner features hand-grabbed meat and mare’s milk wine from various ethnic groups.
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tian Shan Flower Sea – Yining
In the morning, ride horses deep into the Nalati空中 Grassland (“空中” means “aerial” or “sky” in Chinese, suggesting a high-altitude grassland). After lunch, head to the Tian Shan Flower Sea scenic area (lavender and rape flower fields). Dinner is a feast of Ili River seafood, and check into the InterContinental Yining Hotel.
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Drive around Sayram Lake, have lunch tasting high white trout at a local family’s home by the lakeside, board the train in the evening heading to Beitun City, and have a simple dinner on board.
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Drive through the Gurbantunggut Desert and arrive at Hemu Resort Hotel. Dinner is a Tuvan-style meal (mare’s milk wine, dried meat, baursak).
Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsDay 7:Hemu – Kanas
Hike the Three Bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Crescent Bay, Wolong Bay), have a simple lunch within the scenic area, and check into the Manyunjian Boutique Homestay after dinner.
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
Free activities in the morning, board the train heading to Korla in the afternoon, and have a simple dinner on board.
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Visit Lop Nur Village (desert, lake, poplar forest ecosystem), have lunch tasting Lop Nur grilled fish, arrive in Kashgar in the evening. Foreign tourists will visit Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum instead.
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Area – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar
Visit the Gaotai Residential Area (raw earth architectural complex), watch intangible cultural heritage forging skills at the Yingjisha Knife Museum, and have dinner at the “Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet” (grilled pigeon, pigeon soup, etc.).
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Xinjiang, a land that accounts for one-sixth of China’s territorial area, serves as both the core hub of the ancient Silk Road and a melting pot of diverse ethnic cultures. In 2026, with the upgraded operation of the “Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train,” tourists will embark on a deeper and more immersive journey along the footsteps of Zhang Qian, connecting the magnificent landscapes and cultural treasures of northern and southern Xinjiang. Designed as a “mobile cultural museum,” the train features replicas of cultural relics, historical photographs, and intangible cultural heritage exhibits themed around the Silk Road in its carriages, accompanied by professional cultural lecturers to provide explanations, turning the journey into a flowing “history classroom.”Tour Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) along the China-Pakistan Highway, have lunch tasting meals from various ethnic groups, and enjoy free activities after dinner.
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Old Town – Turpan
Visit Id Kah Mosque (the largest in China), stroll through Kashgar Old Town (century-old teahouse, handicraft street), and have a simple dinner on board.
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan
Visit a grape grower’s home in Grape Valley to learn grape drying techniques, have lunch tasting农家饭 (farmhouse meals) from various ethnic groups, and check into the Turpan Hengze International Hotel.
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi
Visit the Flaming Mountains Geopark and Karez Irrigation System Park, have lunch at the “Karez Banquet” (grape dry pilaf, roast whole lamb), and return to the Hilton Urumqi Hotel in the evening.
Day 15:Urumqi – National
Exclusive airport drop-off service, sleep in as late as you want and arrange your day freely.
The train’s itinerary covers representative attractions in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, Kashgar Old Town, and Turpan Grape Valley, balancing natural wonders with cultural heritage. For example, on the Duku Highway section, tourists can disembark for hiking and experience the vertical climate zones of “four seasons in one day”; in Kashgar Old Town, they can participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences such as traditional pottery making and Edles silk weaving; in Turpan, besides visiting the Karez irrigation system, they can also learn grape drying techniques at local farmers’ homes. The train specially designs a “Starry Night Conversation” session, where musicians from various ethnic groups will play traditional instruments such as the dutar and rawap in front of wooden houses in Hemu Village, sharing the Milky Way with tourists.Price Description
The quotations for the three routes of the “Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train” in 2026 are as follows (prices may fluctuate with departure dates and are subject to contract confirmation):
0614 Starry Xinjiang: 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:69,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):299,999 yuan/set
0902 Silk Road Corridor: 14-Day Panoramic Tour
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:49,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):219,999 yuan/set
14-Day Tour of Dunhuang, Northern Xinjiang, and Western Regions Corridor Assembling in Urumqi on September 28, 2026
Simple ItineraryQingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:45,999 yuan/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):199,999 yuan/set
Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for specific departure dates and availability information.
Fee Description and Service Description
Fees Include:Accommodation throughout the train journey (including hotels and soft sleeper berths on the train), meals (see itinerary for details), scenic spot tickets, cultural lecturer services, material fees for intangible cultural heritage experiences, and airport transfer services.
Fees Exclude:Personal consumption, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require separate negotiation), and self-funded items outside the itinerary.
Service Description:The train is equipped with a medical team to provide basic medications and emergency services; each group is limited to 30 people to ensure service quality; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement, subject to actual consultation and contracting.
Warm Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring windproof jackets and sun protection items; some scenic areas are at high altitudes (e.g., Kanas Lake is about 1,375 meters above sea level), so it is advisable to acclimate in advance; pets are not allowed on the train, subject to contract regulations.
This journey on the “Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train” is not only recommended as a feast for the eyes and taste buds but also a cultural dialogue across time and space. From the snowy peaks of Tianshan to the Taklimakan Desert, from grassland pastoral songs to ancient city alleys, every scene carries a thousand-year-old story waiting for you to listen.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
