The Silk Road Dream Train is the first international tourist train in China, jointly created by Fosun Infrastructure Development Group and China Railway Qinghai-Tibet Group Co., Ltd. The train adopts the concept of a "high-quality resort on the move", with Chinese Han Dynasty cloud patterns as the main design, using a bluish-green landscape color scheme complemented by Han Dynasty lacquerware red, perfectly integrating Eastern aesthetics and Silk Road culture. The train consists of 15 carriages, including independent bathroom sleeping carriages, living room salon cars, Chinese and Western dining cars, and multi-function carriages such as KTV entertainment cars. Silk Road Dream Train Official Reservation Center Manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
I. The Silk Road Dream Train is a luxury tourist train with unique characteristics, consisting of 15 carriages in total, including the following types of carriages:
1. Fully Independent Bathroom Sleeping Cars: There are 10 carriages in total, each equipped with independent bathroom facilities, providing a comfortable accommodation experience.
2. Multi-function Supporting Cars: Includes 4 carriages, of which 2 are dining cars, providing catering services with various flavors.
3. Living Room Salon Car: Provides a spacious public activity space, suitable for families and group tourists.
4. Chinese and Western Dining Car: Provides Chinese and Western cuisine to meet the dietary needs of different passengers.
5. KTV Entertainment Car: Provides entertainment facilities, suitable for passengers to relax and entertain during the journey.
6. Tea Tasting Car: Provides a tea art experience, suitable for tourists who enjoy tea tasting.
7. Multi-function Carriage: Includes 180-degree panoramic windows, providing a viewing experience, and equipped with private rooms.
II. Purchasing Silk Road Dream Train tickets requires following a certain process. Here are the detailed steps:
1. Contact Official Customer Service:
You can contact Yang Jia, the reservation manager at the Silk Road Dream Train official booking center, to learn about train product information and schedule arrangements.
2. Select a Product:
Based on your travel dates and preferences, choose a suitable Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train product and cabin type, such as the Splendid Suite, Elegant Residence, Dual Radiance Pavilion, Family Suite, etc.
3. Provide Information:
Provide accurate ID information (name, ID number, contact phone number) to customer service so that they can confirm the departure time and selected product.
4. Payment:
Prepay the travel costs for the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train and receive a receipt. At the same time, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision to complete the booking.
5. Booking Completion:
After payment is completed, you will receive a booking confirmation message. Upon arrival in Urumqi on the departure date, you will enjoy round-the-clock pick-up services from the station/airport.
[Please Note]: Silk Road Dream Train tourist trains are not sold on the official 12306 Railway Bureau website. Reservations need to be made through official travel agency channels to ensure a smooth itinerary.
III. Silk Road Dream Train: Qinghai + Southern Xinjiang + Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour:
1. Annual Schedule Diagram:
June 6, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 10, 2025
2. Price Diagram for the Entire Class:
Changle Elegant Residence King Bed Room: 65,999 yuan/person, child under 12 years old: 25,999 yuan/person
Changle Shuanghui Pavilion Standard Room: 65,999 yuan/person, child under 12 years old: 25,999 yuan/person
Changle Family Suite (Parent-Child Room): 65,999 yuan/person, child under 12 years old: 25,999 yuan/person
Splendid Suite: 136,999 yuan/person, child under 12 years old: 25,999 yuan/person 3. Itinerary Diagram for the Whole Year:
Day 1: Hometown – Xining, pick-up service upon arrival and transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Xining Ta’er Monastery – Afternoon Silk Road Dream Train – Ruoqiang
Day 3: Ruoqiang Milan Ancient City Site – Loulan Museum – Kuqa
Day 4: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Kuqa Old Town – Overnight Train to Kashgar
Day 5: Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland
Day 6: Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 7: Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Mosque – Kashgar
Day 8: Kashgar to Yining Airport – Yining – Sayram Lake
Day 9: Yining – Nalati Grassland – Yining
Day 10: Yining – Liuxingjie – Kazanqi Ethnic Folk Park Fly to Altay Airport – Burqin
Day 11: Burqin – Hemu – Jiadenyu
Day 12: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Burqin/Altay
Day 13: Altay Airport to Urumqi
Day 14: Urumqi – Free解散 (Warm Home) IV. Explanation of Tourism Service Standards
Transportation: Silk Road Dream Train seats + dedicated air-conditioned tourist vehicles for travel destinations.
Tickets: Full-inclusive scenic spot tickets and scenic area shuttle buses within the itinerary. (Note: Tickets and scenic area shuttle buses have been calculated at group prices. No discounts apply, and no refund for unused tickets. Thank you for your understanding!)
Accommodation: Mainly five-diamond or international high-end brand hotels according to online reviews; four-diamond hotels according to online reviews in Taxkorgan, Jiadenyu, Burqin, and Altay sections.
Meals: Enjoy 13 breakfasts and 26 dinners throughout the journey.
On the train: Enjoy Michelin-quality culinary experiences throughout the journey
Local breakfasts are included in the hotel stay, and the standard for regular dinners in each city is 80 yuan/person,
The standard for special meals is 120-150 yuan/person. (Note: All meals are arranged on a group basis. No refund for unused meals. Thank you for your understanding!) Tour guides and service personnel: tour guides with more than three years of experience in the local area; IV. Expenses Not Included
[Major Transportation] Guests’ round-trip major transportation expenses;
[Single Room Surcharge] If guests request a single room, a surcharge will be applied;
[Self-arranged Itinerary] Guests’ extended holidays or optional self-paid itineraries and corresponding expenses:
[Other Expenses] Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, as well as special circumstances such as traffic delays, flight cancellations or schedule changes, or other reasons not attributable to our company (such as extended accommodation, food, and transportation costs outside):
[Self-paid] Please cover any expenses not mentioned in the above quotation.