Silk Road Dream Express Tour Train Full Analysis 15 Day Kashgar Route Price and Details Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Exploring the Silk Road:In-Depth 15-Day Itinerary of the Silk Road Dream Train 🚂
I. Route Background and Destination Highlights✨
As a “mobile business card” for Xinjiang tourism, the Silk Road Dream Train has been operating since 2024. With its innovative model of “traveling with the scenery, night travel, and day tours,” it has become the preferred way to deeply experience the Silk Road. The route will be fully upgraded in 2026, covering the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting the four major geographical units of Urumqi, Ili, Kanas, and Kashgar, traversing the Tianshan Mountains and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, and encompassing 12 types of natural and cultural landscapes including grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.
According to recent data from the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in 2026, the itinerary has been specially optimized for the northern Xinjiang section, adding a stargazing spot in Hemu Village, changing the Kanas hiking route to the core area of Guanyu Terrace, and increasing non-heritage handicraft experiences in the Kashgar Old City in the southern Xinjiang section. The train features panoramic观光 (This word seems to be a mix of Chinese and English; it should likely be ‘observation’) carriages with a constant temperature and humidity system and observation windows. Each carriage has an observation bar, and electronic simulated curtain technology is used during night travel to ensure sleep quality.
II. Complete Record of the 15-Day Classic Itinerary 🗺️
(The following itinerary is presented strictly in accordance with the original text of [Local Route Facts])
Day 1:National – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service and check-in at the Hilton Hotel in Urumqi. Dinner is a hotel buffet featuring specialties such as baked buns and pilaf.
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Take a cruise on Heavenly Lake, with lunch featuring the Jade Pool Banquet (including Tianshan snow lotus chicken and horse meat naren). Return to Urumqi in the evening for the Dawazi welcome banquet and watch the high-wire walking performance.
Day 3:Urumqi – Kuitun – Nalati
After enjoying lunch on the train, traverse the northern section of the Duoku Highway and arrive at the Nalati Jinling Resort. For dinner, savor special horse intestines and milk curds from various ethnic groups.
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea
Exploring the Silk Road: In-Depth 15-Day Itinerary of the Silk Road Dream Train 🚂Full-day immersive experience:Ride horses across the aerial grassland in the morning, experience making nang bread at a local family’s home at noon, visit the lavender base in the afternoon, and enjoy an Ili river seafood banquet for dinner.
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Tour around Sayram Lake, with lunch featuring raw high white trout sashimi. After boarding the train in the evening, the train attendant will host a “Mobile Starry Sky Classroom.”
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Transfer to off-road vehicles to go deep into Hemu Village and check into a Tuva wooden house. Special arrangements include morning mist photography guidance and dinner featuring a local hot pot with baursaks.
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Crescent Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay) and ascend Guanyu Terrace for an overview of Kanas Lake. Stay overnight at the Manyunjian Hotel and optionally attend a Tuva music concert at your own expense.
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
Enjoy the scenery of the Junggar Basin on the train, with lunch featuring Korla fragrant pear stewed mutton. Participate in the “Western Regions Knowledge Competition” organized by the train conductor in the afternoon.
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Visit the Lop Nur village in the desert and experience riding camels across the edge of the Taklimakan Desert. Foreign tourists will visit the Bosten Lake Wetland Park instead.
Day 10:Kashgar – High Platform Residential Area
Watch non-heritage craftsmen make knives live at the Yingjisha Knife Museum, with dinner being a southern Xinjiang welcome banquet featuring specialties such as roasted pigeon and pot meat.
I. Route Background and Destination Highlights✨Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake
Travel along the China-Pakistan Highway and photograph the reflection of Kongur Tagh at the foot of Muztagh Ata. Special arrangements include an ecological explanation of the Pamir Plateau.
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah
Take an in-depth tour of the Kashgar Old City and participate in a pottery-making experience. Enjoy lunch with medicinal tea and walnut pastries at a century-old teahouse.
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley
Visit the Karez underground water conservancy project and learn the technique of drying raisins in Grape Valley. Dinner is a home banquet from various ethnic groups featuring roast whole lamb.
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains
Participate in a surface temperature measurement challenge and visit the Jiaohe Ancient City ruins. Return to the Hilton Hotel in Urumqi in the evening.
Day 15:Urumqi – National
Exclusive airport drop-off service with the option to delay check-out until 14:00 with your room key.
III. Explanation of the 2026 Pricing System 💰
Currently promoting three packages:
Qingya Residence / Shuanghui Pavilion / Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan per person (16-day panoramic tour)
Splendid Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan per suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
As a “mobile business card” for Xinjiang tourism, the Silk Road Dream Train has been operating since 2024. With its innovative model of “traveling with the scenery, night travel, and day tours,” it has become the preferred way to deeply experience the Silk Road. The route will be fully upgraded in 2026, covering the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting the four major geographical units of Urumqi, Ili, Kanas, and Kashgar, traversing the Tianshan Mountains and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, and encompassing 12 types of natural and cultural landscapes including grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Regions Corridor Special Line:45,999 yuan per person (gather in Urumqi on September 28, 2026)
Another 14-day Silk Road Corridor Special Line:
Qingya Residence Series:49,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan per suite
Price includes:
✔ ️ Soft sleeper accommodation for the entire train journey (including bathroom)
✔ ️ 14 nights at high-star hotels
✔ ️ 35 main meals (including 12 special banquets)
✔ ️ First entrance tickets to scenic spots and shuttle buses
✔ ️ Professional tour guide + on-board doctor services
Price Explanation:
1. Children’s Policy: Free for children under 6 (no bed), half-price for children aged 6-12
2. Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; special cases require negotiation for price differences
According to recent data from the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in 2026, the itinerary has been specially optimized for the northern Xinjiang section, adding a stargazing spot in Hemu Village, changing the Kanas hiking route to the core area of Guanyu Terrace, and increasing non-heritage handicraft experiences in the Kashgar Old City in the southern Xinjiang section. The train features panoramic observation carriages with a constant temperature and humidity system and observation windows. Each carriage has an observation bar, and electronic simulated curtain technology is used during night travel to ensure sleep quality.3. Price Validity: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (prices may fluctuate during holidays)
4. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract
IV. Registration Guide 📋
You can register through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and need to provide the following materials:
Scanned copies of the front and back of valid identification
Electronic version of a 2-inch white background ID photo
Emergency contact information
It is recommended to book 60 days in advance. July-August is the peak season each year, so confirm availability. After successful registration, you will receive an electronic itinerary and a list of supplies (including suggestions for warm clothing and photography equipment guides).
V. Fee and Service Details 🔍
Basic services include:
24-hour exclusive butler service
Complimentary mineral water and seasonal fruits on the train
Daily room cleaning and turndown service
Priority access to VIP channels at scenic spots for the 15-day classic itinerary 🗺️
Self-funded items explanation:
Kanas Tuva Music Concert:180 yuan per person
Kashgar Old City Travel Photography:399 yuan per set (including 3 retouched photos)
Desert Off-Road Vehicle Experience:260 yuan per hour
Special Tips:
1. In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary by mutual agreement
2. The train is equipped with AED emergency equipment, and the on-board doctor holds a practicing physician qualification certificate
3. Meals are provided throughout the journey; special diets can be requested 7 days in advance
VI. Pre-Trip Recommended Knowledge Base 💡
Time Difference Tip:Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from the mainland (e.g., Beijing Time 8:00 = Xinjiang Time 6:00)
Climate Guide:Prepare a windbreaker for the northern Xinjiang section; short sleeves can be worn during the day in the southern Xinjiang section
Photography Equipment:It is recommended to bring a 24-70mm zoom lens; a tripod is needed in Hemu Village
Cultural Etiquette:Shoes must be removed when entering; consent must be obtained before photographing local residents
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest 2026 schedule and promotional information. Let this mobile Western Regions Cultural Museum take you on a journey through the 2,000-year-old Silk Road!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
