Silk Road Dream Express Tour of Xinjiang 6 Must Visit Destinations Plus Booking Details Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
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Explore the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train:2026 Comprehensive In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang 🌄
[Route Highlights:A Journey Through Millennia of Silk Road Culture]
The Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train is built to the standard of a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ The newly upgraded 2026 route for northern and southern Xinjiang connects 16 high-quality landscapes. The train features panoramic glass windows, observation decks, and a starry-sky-top restaurant, allowing travelers to enjoy superb views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes while on the move. The itinerary includes a special ‘land + train’ dual accommodation experience, offering both starry-night camping on the Nalati Grassland and smart cabin services on the train.
The current route covers six major geographical units of Xinjiang: the Tianshan Mountains, Junggar Basin, Tarim Basin, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Turpan Basin. It passes through eight major cities, including Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, spanning the forest grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, fully presenting the geographical wonder of ‘three mountains sandwiching two basins.’
[Simple Itinerary] (Presented based on the actual local route facts)
Day 1:National – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service, check into Hilton Urumqi or equivalent hotel, enjoy hotel buffet dinner
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Includes boat tour experience, lunch featuring the Jade Pool Banquet, dinner with Dawaz welcome banquet
Day 3:Urumqi – Kuitun – Nalati
Traverse the northern section of the Dukou Highway, experience local specialty dinner, check into Nalati Jinling Mountain Villa
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Explore the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train: 2026 Comprehensive In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang 🌄Full-day immersive grassland experience, stay at InterContinental Yining
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Circum-lake tour, dinner served on the train
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Visit ‘private reserve,’ stay at Hemu Resort Hotel
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
In-depth tour of the Three Bays Scenic Area, stay at Manyunjian Characteristic Homestay
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
Traverse the Gurbantunggut Desert, dinner served on the train
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Foreign travelers will visit Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum instead, stay on the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Day 10:Kashgar – High Platform Residences – Yingjisha Knife Museum
Experience intangible cultural heritage, dinner with Southern Xinjiang welcome banquet, stay at Radisson Blu Kashgar
[Route Highlights: A Journey Through Millennia of Silk Road Culture]Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake
Pearl of the Pamir Plateau tour, stay at Radisson Blu Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan
Traverse 3000 kilometers through time and space, dinner served on the train
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley
Taste 20 varieties of grapes, stay at Turpan Hengze International Hotel
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Wells – Urumqi
Retrace Xuanzang’s journey, experience local specialty dinner
Day 15:Urumqi – National
Exclusive airport drop-off service, sleep in as late as you want
[Price Description] (Presented based on the actual local route facts)
Three main packages promoted for 2026:
The Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train is built to the standard of a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ The newly upgraded 2026 route for northern and southern Xinjiang connects 16 high-quality landscapes. The train features panoramic glass windows, observation decks, and a starry-sky-top restaurant, allowing travelers to enjoy superb views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes while on the move. The itinerary includes a special ‘land + train’ dual accommodation experience, offering both starry-night camping on the Nalati Grassland and smart cabin services on the train.Silk Road Dream Enjoys 0614 Starry Xinjiang 16-Day Tour
Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan/set (limited to 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Enjoys 0902 Silk Road Corridor 14-Day Tour
Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:49,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan/set (limited to 2 adults and 1 child)
Special departure on September 28, 2026
Elegant Residence / Twin Radiance Pavilion / Family Pavilion:45,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan/set (limited to 2 adults and 1 child)
Price includes:Full transportation (including Dukou Highway off-road vehicle), 14 nights accommodation (including 6 nights on the train), 28 main meals (including 8 themed banquets), first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide services. Prices may fluctuate with the market and are subject to the signed travel contract.
[Registration Method]
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to book 60 days in advance, especially for the peak season departures in September-October. The remaining seats for the September 28, 2026 departure are less than 30%, with specific availability subject to customer service confirmation.
[Fee Description and Service Standards]
The current route covers six major geographical units of Xinjiang: the Tianshan Mountains, Junggar Basin, Tarim Basin, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Turpan Basin. It passes through eight major cities, including Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, spanning the forest grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, fully presenting the geographical wonder of ‘three mountains sandwiching two basins.’Transportation Services:Equipped with Toyota Land Cruiser off-road vehicles (4 people/vehicle), the train features a custom shock absorption system
Dining Standards:Main meal standard not less than 200 yuan/person, including 8 themed banquets (Jade Pool Banquet / Dawaz Banquet / Lop Nur Banquet, etc.)
Accommodation Upgrade:Three nights in characteristic homestays in Nalati / Hemu / Kanas, international five-star hotels in other cities
Special Experiences:Includes 12 in-depth experiences such as horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, home visit to Tuva people in Kanas, and travel photography in Kashgar Old Town
Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement. Single travelers will do their best to coordinate room sharing, with special circumstances requiring separate negotiation.
[2026 Recent Policy Tips]
Visa Requirements:Foreign travelers need to apply for a Xinjiang tourism visa (M visa) in advance
Travel Documents:A border pass is required to visit the Pamir Plateau (travel agency can assist with application)
Attraction Reservations:Timed reservation system implemented for core attractions such as Heavenly Lake of Tianshan and Kanas
Epidemic Prevention Policies:No testing required currently, it is recommended to carry common medications
[In-Depth Analysis of Six Must-Visit Attractions]
1️⃣ Heavenly Lake of Tianshan:New night boat tour project added for 2026, allowing viewing of the starry sky over Maya Mountain
[Simple Itinerary] (Presented based on the actual local route facts)2️⃣ Nalati Grassland:Wild lily bloom period from May to June, superb autumn scenery from September to October
3️⃣ Kanas Lake:New fish-viewing platform opened in 2026, offering a 360° view of the lake
4️⃣ Pamir Plateau:New Muztagh Ata Glacier hiking route added (requires professional guide)
5️⃣ Kashgar Old Town:Smart attraction upgrade completed in 2026, new AR guided tour service added
6️⃣ Grape Valley in Turpan:Participate in grape picking and drying house making experience
[Travel Tips]
Optimal Seasons:May-June (grassland bloom) / September-October (autumn scenery)
Clothing Guide:Large temperature difference between day and night, bring a windbreaker + thin down jacket
Photography Equipment:It is recommended to bring a 24-70mm standard lens + 70-200mm telephoto lens
Special Reminder:The Dukou Highway is recommended to be open for 4 months each year (early June to early October)
The current route has been optimized and changed:The original Tashkurgan itinerary has been canceled, and a new in-depth tour of Lop Nur Village has been added to balance the itinerary. The train is equipped with a professional medical team and carries oxygen equipment to facilitate high-altitude travel.
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the 2026 recent schedule and discount information. It is recommended to contact customer service 30 days before travel to confirm specific itinerary details. We will provide personalized itinerary customization services for you.
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The information in this article has been recently verified as of March 2026. The specific itinerary is subject to the signed travel contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final interpretation of the itinerary, but the interpretation content must not violate national laws, regulations, and industry norms.
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
