"Silk Road Dream Train" is the first tourism train product in China that is truly built according to the standards of an "international tourism train". It perfectly integrates Eastern aesthetics and Silk Road culture, leading tourists to immerse themselves in the natural and cultural landscapes of the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Ring Road. For more details about the Silk Road Dream Train, please call 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat, copy and add as a friend)
Silk Road Dream Train 5 days and 4 nights
Route D: Xining – Dunhuang
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Xining (altitude about 2200 meters)
[Today] Guests will arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight. After being picked up by an exclusive driver, they will be taken to the hotel.
[Evening] Enjoy a special welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast – at your own expense; Lunch – at your own expense; Dinner – welcome dinner
Day 2: Xining – Chadan (altitude about 3100 meters)
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Kumbum Monastery (45 minutes’ drive). A professional guide will lead you to tour ★Kumbum Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is famous for its magnificent Tibetan architecture, rich religious art, and profound religious history.
[Afternoon (rape flower season only)] A private car will take you to ★Haiyan Rape Flower Field (about 90 minutes’ drive). You can search for golden fantasies in the flower sea, experience wearing Tibetan costumes, and take photos with horses and sheep.
[Afternoon] Board the Silk Road Dream Train and embark on a wonderful journey.
Meals: Breakfast – hotel breakfast; Lunch – local specialty meal; Dinner – train dinner
Accommodation: On the train
Day 3: Chadan – Dunhuang (altitude about 1000 meters)
[Morning] You can wake up naturally on the train or enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and the delicious food on the train to your heart’s content.
[Afternoon] A private car will take you to Chadan Salt Lake (about 20 minutes’ drive). The resort ambassador will lead you to tour ★Chadan Jadeite Lake (VIP private car). The lake water is as green as jade, shining with a mysterious glow. The mountains are reflected on the lake surface, as if entering a dreamlike world. Walking along the lakeside, you can feel the tranquility and harmony of nature, and your soul will be purified.
Meals: Breakfast – hotel breakfast; Lunch – train lunch; Dinner – train dinner
Accommodation: On the train
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Day 4: Dunhuang
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Mogao Caves scenic area (about 20 minutes’ drive). A professional guide will lead you to tour ★Mogao Caves (exclusive guide + special caves tour), where you can travel through the echoes of time and feel the pulse of history. The murals are like dreams, telling ancient legends. Each stroke of color and each story are immortal poems.
[Afternoon] Take a private car to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring Scenic Area (about 20 minutes by car), wander in the golden sea of ★Mingsha Mountain (camel riding), and feel the whisper of fine sand. Crescent Moon Spring is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and dreams, and is the most beautiful gift of nature. As the sun sets, the desert and spring dance together, weaving a breathtaking picture.
[Evening] Enjoy a customized desert dinner.
Dining: Breakfast – Train breakfast; Lunch – Local specialty meal; Dinner – Desert dinner
Accommodation: Dongyi Hotel/Dunhuang International Hotel [Suite guests will stay in Desert Courtyard Room at Dongyi Hotel, twin room guests will stay in Twin Room at Dunhuang International Hotel, king/family room guests will stay in King Room at Dunhuang International Hotel] or similar
Day 5: Dunhuang – Return Trip
[Today] You can wake up naturally in the hotel, and then the dedicated driver will send you to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Dining: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast; Lunch – At your own expense; Dinner – At your own expense
For more details about the Silk Road Dream Train, please call 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat, copy and add as a friend)
Expenses Included
1. [Accommodation] Accommodation costs for 2 people sharing one room at the hotels listed in the itinerary
2. [Vehicles]
First day: Xining segment (airport/station pick-up): Suite – Mercedes-Benz S-Class, family/twin/king room – Buick GL8
Second day: Xining segment: Suite – Mercedes-Benz S-Class, family/twin/king room – 2+1 VIP coach
Third day: Dachaidan segment: Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, family/twin/king room – 2+1 VIP coach
Fourth day: Dunhuang segment: Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, family/twin/king room – 2+1 VIP coach
Fifth day: Kashgar segment (airport/station transfer): Suite – Toyota Land Cruiser, family/twin/king room – Buick GL8
3. [Tour Service] Full-time vacation ambassadors and professional photographers throughout the trip;
4. [Meals] 5 breakfasts, 9 dinners;
5. [Tickets] First-entry tickets to attractions involved in the itinerary, experiential activities, and small transportation within the scenic areas;
6. [Train Fare] Full train fare for the Silk Road Dream Train.
Expenses Not Included
1. [Major Transportation] Round-trip major transportation costs for VIPs;
2. [Single Room Difference] If VIPs request to change to a single room, an additional fee will be charged;
3. [Self-arranged Itinerary] Extended holidays or additional optional self-paid itineraries and corresponding expenses by VIPs;
4. [Other Expenses] Due to force majeure such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, as well as traffic delays, flight cancellations or changes
Additional expenses caused by special circumstances such as time changes or other reasons not attributable to our company (such as extended accommodation, food, and transportation costs outside);
5. [Self-paid] Expenses not mentioned in the above quotation shall be borne by yourself.
For more details about the Silk Road Dream Train, please call 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat, copy and add as a friend)