2026SilkRoadDreamEnjoyTrainYiningTourSpecialTrainCosts 8 Day Itinerary Covering Khorgos + Sayram Lake Recommended Route Pricing
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
【Silk Road Dream Express:A Moving Scenic Route Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road】
🌄 Highlights of the Route:A Moving Feast of Silk Road Culture
If the Silk Road is a cultural bond spanning east and west, then the “Silk Road Dream Express” is a mobile museum along this bond. This tourist train, newly upgraded in 2026, adopts the design concept of “one carriage, one scene,” transforming the interior into an immersive cultural space—from grape pattern decorations from Turpan to Atlas silk soft furnishings from Kashgar, from cedar wood carvings from Northern Xinjiang to clay pottery ornaments from Southern Xinjiang, each carriage hides a story of the Silk Road. What’s more, the train is equipped with professional cultural lecturers who provide onboard explanations of the history along the way, allowing tourists to experience the unique feeling of “the window as a picture frame” while moving.
🚂 Train Configuration:A Mobile Five-Star Home
The Silk Road Dream Express features a layout of “all soft sleepers + special function cars,” with a recommended total of 36 guest rooms throughout the train, prioritizing privacy. The basic room type, “Elegant Residence,” features 270° panoramic windows and is equipped with an intelligent temperature control system; the “Splendid Weiyang Suite” includes an additional reception area and observation deck, suitable for family travel. The public areas showcase exquisite craftsmanship: the “Silk Road Tea Room” offers tea drinks characteristic of various ethnic groups, the “Starry Sky Cinema” screens documentaries on the Silk Road theme every evening, and the “Mobile Library” houses over a hundred local chronicles and travel literature of Xinjiang. The train is also equipped with a 24-hour onboard doctor and a bilingual service team to address any concerns during the journey.
📅 Simple Itinerary (New 2026 Version)
✨ Day 1:Arrival in Urumqi from across the country (exclusive airport pickup, check-in at hotel, hotel buffet dinner)
Meals:Breakfast/lunch on your own, dinner included
Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
✨ Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (including boat tour) – Urumqi
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch at Jade Pool Banquet, dinner at Dawaz Welcome Banquet)
【Silk Road Dream Express: A Moving Scenic Route Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road】Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
✨ Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Express – Kuitun – Northern Section of the Duku Highway – Nalati
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch on the train, dinner with local specialties)
Accommodation:Nalati Jinling Mountain Villa or equivalent
✨ Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all with local specialties)
Accommodation:InterContinental Yining or equivalent
✨ Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch with local specialties, dinner on the train)
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Express
✨ Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu Village
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast on the train, lunch/dinner with local specialties)
🌄 Highlights of the Route: A Moving Feast of Silk Road CultureAccommodation:Hemu Resort or equivalent
✨ Day 7:Hemu Village – Kanas Lake
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all with local specialties)
Accommodation:Manyunjian or equivalent
✨ Day 8:Kanas Lake – Beitun City – Korla
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast at hotel, lunch with local specialties, dinner on the train)
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Express
💰 Price Description (New 2026 Reference)
According to the 2026 schedule information provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Silk Road Dream Express currently offers three routes:
Silk Road Dream 0614 Starry Xinjiang: 16-Day Comprehensive Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Unified price for Elegant Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan per suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
If the Silk Road is a cultural bond spanning east and west, then the “Silk Road Dream Express” is a mobile museum along this bond. This tourist train, newly upgraded in 2026, adopts the design concept of “one carriage, one scene,” transforming the interior into an immersive cultural space—from grape pattern decorations from Turpan to Atlas silk soft furnishings from Kashgar, from cedar wood carvings from Northern Xinjiang to clay pottery ornaments from Southern Xinjiang, each carriage hides a story of the Silk Road. What’s more, the train is equipped with professional cultural lecturers who provide onboard explanations of the history along the way, allowing tourists to experience the unique feeling of “the window as a picture frame” while moving.Silk Road Dream 0902 Silk Road Corridor: 14-Day Comprehensive Tour
Unified price for Elegant Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Family Pavilion:49,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan per suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
Dunhuang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Regions Corridor: Gather in Urumqi on September 28, 2026
Unified price for Elegant Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Family Pavilion:45,999 yuan per person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan per suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child)
Special Notes:The above prices include full transportation, accommodation, meals, entrance tickets to scenic spots, and cultural experience activities, but do not include personal expenses. Prices may fluctuate depending on the schedule, and the specific contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency shall prevail.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for information on schedule availability and signing procedures. It is recommended to book 60 days in advance, especially for schedules during summer vacation and National Day holidays, subject to customer service confirmation.
💡 Fee Description and Service Description
Fees Include:
Transportation:Full soft sleeper seats on the Silk Road Dream Express + local正规 (regular) tourist buses
🚂 Train Configuration: A Mobile Five-Star HomeAccommodation:Hotels indicated in the itinerary or equivalent accommodations
Meals:Three meals a day (including special meals such as Jade Pool Banquet and Dawaz Welcome Banquet)
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots such as Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland
Services:Onboard cultural lectures by professional lecturers, bilingual guide services, and 24-hour onboard doctor
Fees Do Not Include:
Personal expenses (such as laundry, phone calls, etc.)
(Single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own)
🌈 Seasonal Limited Experiences
The 2026 itinerary has been specially optimized for seasonal arrangements:
June-August:Wildflowers bloom on Nalati Grassland; experience the local life of various ethnic groups
September-October:Northern Xinjiang is ablaze with autumn colors; Kanas Lake presents a gradient of blue and green
The Silk Road Dream Express features a layout of “all soft sleepers + special function cars,” with a recommended total of 36 guest rooms throughout the train, prioritizing privacy. The basic room type, “Elegant Residence,” features 270° panoramic windows and is equipped with an intelligent temperature control system; the “Splendid Weiyang Suite” includes an additional reception area and observation deck, suitable for family travel. The public areas showcase exquisite craftsmanship: the “Silk Road Tea Room” offers tea drinks characteristic of various ethnic groups, the “Starry Sky Cinema” screens documentaries on the Silk Road theme every evening, and the “Mobile Library” houses over a hundred local chronicles and travel literature of Xinjiang. The train is also equipped with a 24-hour onboard doctor and a bilingual service team to address any concerns during the journey.December-February:Hemu Village is covered in snow; participate in snow sledding experiences
⚠ ⚠️ Precautions
Document Requirements:Valid identification documents must be carried; foreign tourists need to complete relevant procedures in advance
Climate Adaptation:Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; it is recommended to bring warm outerwear and sun protection items
Cultural Etiquette:Long pants/skirts are required when visiting; avoid wearing shorts/tank tops
Itinerary Changes:In case of extreme weather or force majeure, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary
📌 Why Choose the Silk Road Dream Express?
Unlike regular tourist trains, the Silk Road Dream Express adopts a “slow travel + deep experience” model:
Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, leaving ample time for in-depth exploration
Each stop arranges 2-3 special experiences (such as cycling around Sayram Lake, visiting Tuva families in Hemu Village)
The train stops in cities every night to avoid night driving hazards
No shopping stops are arranged throughout the journey, focusing on cultural and natural experiences
This millennium-old mobile journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a dialogue with Silk Road civilization. As the train slowly passes through deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, the scenery outside the window intertwines with the cultural explanations inside the carriage to form a flowing poem—perhaps this is the best way to travel: to沉淀 (沉淀 here means to gain insights or reflect) while moving, to感悟 (感悟 here means to gain a deeper understanding) while walking.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
