Everyone has a dream about the Silk Road in their heart. That ancient path, which has existed for thousands of years, connects the civilizations of the East and the West and has witnessed countless legendary stories and glorious achievements. Today, this glorious history is revived on a high-quality tourist train, where each carriage serves as a mobile art palace taking passengers to their destinations. This is the Silk Road Dream Train. Our agency offers various travel options for everyone to choose from, including private train tours, carpooling tours, group tours, and customized chartered tours. For detailed inquiries, please call 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend for detailed consultations on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
What travelers worry about most on a journey is fatigue from travel. However, our Silk Road Dream Train is built to the standards of a world-class high-quality tourist train. The train itself is the destination. The exquisite guest room area is spacious, bright, and full of surprises, with complete facilities, providing top-notch comfort and service. With 180-degree panoramic windows, private rooms inspired by Han Yuefu poetry, KTV private rooms, and multi-functional carriages, you can enjoy various recreational activities to your heart’s content. The interior is a meticulously designed aesthetic space, with murals and artworks covering the walls, each telling an ancient and mysterious story. The exquisite furniture, smooth lines, and classical elegance create an atmosphere of luxury.
Silk Road Dream Train 6 Days 5 Nights Route A: Xining – Kashgar
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Xining (altitude of about 2200m)
[Today] VIP guests will arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight. After being picked up by a dedicated driver, they will be transferred to the hotel.
[Evening] Enjoy a special welcome dinner.
Day 2: Xining – Ruoqiang (altitude of about 1000m)
[Morning] Private car transfer from the hotel to Ta’er Monastery (45 minutes by car). Led by a professional guide, take a tour of ★Ta’er Monastery with VIP guests. This is the birthplace of the Gelugpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, renowned for its magnificent Tibetan architecture, rich religious art, and profound religious history.
[Afternoon] Board the Silk Road Dream Train and embark on a fantastic journey.
Day 3: Ruoqiang – Kuqa (altitude of about 1200m)
[Morning] Private car transfer from Ruoqiang Station to Milan Ancient City Site (approx. 60 minutes by car). Led by an expert, take a tour of ★Milan Ancient City Site with VIP guests. This was once the capital of the Loulan Kingdom in the Western Regions, known as Yixun City; it is a well-preserved important relic from the Han and Tang dynasties in Xinjiang.
[Afternoon] Private car transfer to Loulan Museum (approx. 60 minutes by car). Led by an expert, take a tour of ★Loulan Museum with VIP guests. This is the only museum in China themed around Loulan culture. Loulan was once bustling with merchants, with camel bells echoing through the desert, and was also a place of military conflict, inspiring border poets to write countless masterpieces.
Day 4: Kuqa – Kashgar (altitude of about 1300m)
[Morning] Private car transfer from Kuqa Railway Station to Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (approx. 90 minutes by car). Led by an expert, take a tour of ★Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (including 2 special caves). These are among the earlier and larger built-up cave temples in China and typical representatives of the Buddhist art of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom (about 300 years earlier than Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes).
[Afternoon] Private car transfer to Kuqa Old Town (approx. 90 minutes by car). Led by a resort ambassador, take a leisurely stroll along ★Restan Street in Kuqa Old Town (exclusive tea break). This is a national historical and cultural city where ancient buildings have absorbed cultural elements and architectural styles from the Central Plains and Europe, while also incorporating traditional Western Regions architecture, painting, and dance and song art. It still retains its traditional layout and historical features.
Day 5: Kashgar – Return Journey
[Morning] A dedicated car will take you from Kashgar Station to Gaotai Residential Area (about 30 minutes by car). Led by the resort ambassador, experience ★traditional Kashgar intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (including exclusive tea breaks). Kashgar printing and earthenware, as traditional handicraft techniques, not only have double values of appreciation and practicality but also represent the millennia-long accumulation of Chinese culture with multiple branches.
[Afternoon] Take a VIP electric cart and stroll through the ★Kashgar Old Town (about 30 minutes by car). As a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road, this place, with a rich history, is where Eastern and Western civilizations converge, emanating a new charm with an open and inclusive mindset.
[Evening] Enjoy the ★Mukam Luncheon (exclusively customized). With a long history and broad background, Mukam is a large-scale traditional classical music that combines singing, poetry, music, dance, and instrumental performance. In 2005, the ‘Twelve Mukams’ were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Day 6: Kashgar – Return Journey
[Today] You can wake up naturally in the hotel, and then a dedicated driver will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Departure Dates: May 1st/19th, June 6th, August 14th/27th, September 9th/22nd, October 10th
Standard Twin Room: RMB 39,999 per person
Standard King Room: RMB 39,999 per person
Family Room: RMB 39,999 per person
Included Costs
1. [Accommodation] Accommodation costs for 2 people sharing one room at the hotels listed in the itinerary
2. [Vehicles]
Day 1: Xining Segment (Airport/Station Pickup): Suite – Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Family/Twin/King Room – Buick GL8
Day 2: Xining Segment: Suite – Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Family/Twin/King Room – 2+1 VIP Coach
Day 3: Ruoqiang Segment: Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, Family/Twin/King Room – 2+2 Coach (Please understand that local conditions are limited).
Day 4: Kuqa Segment: Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, Family/Twin/King Room – 2+1 VIP Coach
Day 5: Kashgar Segment: Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, Family/Twin/King Room – 2+1 VIP Coach
Day 6: Kashgar Segment (Airport/Station Transfer): Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, Family/Twin/King Room – Buick GL8
3. [Escort Services] Full-time resort ambassador escort and professional photographer throughout the journey.
4. [Meals] 5 breakfasts and 9 formal meals.
5. [Tickets] First-entry tickets for attractions involved in the itinerary, experiential activities, and scenic area transportation, etc.
6. [Train Fare] Full journey fee for the Silk Road Dream Train.
Are you eager for a journey filled with mystery and cultural depth? This luxury train journey spanning thousands of years is designed for dreamers. From the mural art of Dunhuang to the serene beauty of Chaerhan Salt Lake, every step will take you through the glorious history and natural wonders of the Silk Road. Our agency offers various travel options, including private train tours, carpooling tours, group tours, and customized chartered tours. For detailed inquiries, please call 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend for detailed inquiries about Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).