Silk Road Dream Train: A Fantastic Journey Through the Millennia. Information on how to book tickets and register for the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, the departure and arrival cities of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, the ticket prices of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, the train marshalling situation and detailed descriptions inside the carriages of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, the annual schedule of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train has been released
Regarding how to book and inquire about details of luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, Lindu Train, etc., please contact the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). 1. Departure: The Starting Point of Dreams
Stepping onto the "Silk Road Dream Train", the first thing that catches the eye is its unique exterior design. The body of the train is based on the map of the Silk Road, adorned with elements such as deserts, camels, and ancient cities, resembling a flowing scroll telling an ancient story. The interior of the carriages is a blend of modernity and classicism, with comfortable seats, warm lighting, and exquisite decorations, making people feel a strong cultural atmosphere from the moment they set off. 2. Along the Way: A Feast of Scenery and Culture
The itinerary of the "Silk Road Dream Train" covers multiple important nodes of the Silk Road, starting from Xi’an, passing through Dunhuang, Urumqi, and extending to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan. The scenery along the way is picturesque, with both vast deserts and majestic snowy mountains; ancient Silk Road relics and modern urban landscapes.
In Dunhuang, tourists can visit the Mogao Grottoes to feel the awe-inspiring千年 murals and sculptures; in Urumqi, they can taste authentic mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice to experience the rich ethnic flavor; and in Kazakhstan, they can explore ancient grassland tribes to understand the lifestyle of nomadic peoples. 3. Deep Experience: A Bridge for Cultural Exchange
"Silk Road Dream" is not just a simple journey, but also a deep cultural exchange experience. The train is equipped with cultural salons, handicraft exhibition areas, etc., inviting artists and handicraft artisans from different countries and regions to perform and exhibit, allowing tourists to experience the cultural charm of various parts of the world during their journey. 4. Exclusive Services: The Guarantee of Quality Travel
"The Silk Road Dream Train" has also made great efforts in service quality. High-quality catering services are provided on the train, with a rich variety of dishes including both Chinese and Western cuisine to meet the taste preferences of different tourists. At the same time, the train also offers personalized travel services such as private tours and customized itineraries, making tourists’ travel more convenient and comfortable.
I. Introduction to the high-quality tourist train rooms of the Silk Road Dream Train:
Train butler, attentive service around the clock; vacation ambassadors, family-style companionship throughout the journey; travel photography, multi-angle drone shots.
1: The Silk Road Dream Train is equipped with 5 vacation ambassadors and a professional train butler team, providing tourists with 24/7 services for a comfortable journey throughout. Furthermore, 2 travel photographers will accompany tourists to capture their journey.
2: The ultimate high quality of the train is reflected in every detail. All bedding, linens, and bathroom supplies are selected from famous brands. The interior of the train is furnished with selected artworks from home and abroad, as well as antique treasures with collection value. Additionally, there is a piano, and the dining car utensils are European antique silverware.
3: The train is equipped with a smart butler system integrating smoke and fire control, calling, broadcasting, intercom, monitoring, etc. The exterior of the train adopts folding windshields, and each compartment is equipped with an independent bathroom system, which can enhance train safety and comfort.
The Silk Road Dream Train’s multi-functional carriage caters to the needs of different passengers and offers personalized experiences. With 180-degree panoramic windows, the scenery along the way can be enjoyed from inside the carriage. Coupled with private rooms, you can listen attentively to the stories behind the Silk Road relics or hum your favorite songs with friends in the KTV booth, finding a sense of home even while traveling.
Pictures of the Silk Road Dream Train’s high-quality tourism train rooms and carriage facilities:
Splendid Suite
The 1.8*2-meter soft king bed, rocking gently with the train, embodies the ultimate blend of dignity and comfort. The spacious 22-square-meter room, with an oversized bathroom, seems to encompass the bustling and peaceful aspects of the entire world, allowing one to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy this wonderful journey to the fullest. Although 22㎡ may not seem large, as many hotel basic rooms are larger than this. However, this is on a train, and it’s important to know that only two suites can fit in one carriage. The layout of the suite is excellent, with a bedroom, living room, and bathroom in a three-section design. The living room has a dining table and sofa, and guests staying in the suite can have meals delivered to their room. The bathroom is separated into wet and dry areas and comes with a bathtub. One of the highlights of the Silk Road Dream Train suites is the ability to lie in the bathtub and enjoy the view outside the train window.
Changle / Changle Shuanghui Palace / Family Suite
For family guests, there are three types of themed room options: king beds, double beds, and family rooms. Whether spending family time together or enjoying some quiet time alone, this is the home away from home for guests. Additionally, each room is equipped with an independent bathroom. The family room (11㎡) has one king-sized bed (1.7m*1.9m) and one child’s bed (0.6m*1.7m), accommodating two adults and one child.
Banquet Hall / Dining Car
The two dining cars have two different styles, yet both are captivating. Whether it’s the classical charm of Chinese cuisine or the romantic atmosphere of Western cuisine, both will leave unforgettable memories during this journey. Here, food is not only a pleasure but also a heritage and fusion of cultures.
Multi-functional Car
This carriage combines the vastness of a shared space with tranquility. It is like a lively and versatile palace where guests can not only enjoy beautiful scenery but also meet like-minded friends, making the journey even more colorful.
Star Enjoying Palace Living Room Car
The double-sided door design breaks through traditional constraints, as if embracing every guest who steps into this world to explore this unique journey together. As the door gently opens, what meets the eye is a spacious and bright space like a hotel lobby, with every corner revealing the luxury and taste of Eastern aesthetics.
Second, the booking and registration process for the Silk Road Dream Train is as follows:
Silk Road Dream Train official booking center customer service hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
First: The Silk Road Dream Train is a tourism + dedicated train product, and it is not sold on the official 12306 railway bureau website. You need to purchase it through the official travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau.
Second: How far in advance should I book a ticket for the Silk Road Dream Train? Generally, specific departure plans, schedules, and fees will be announced from January to March each year. Once announced, you can book in advance. Since the special train does not operate every day, please be sure to book in advance. If you plan to participate at the last minute, there may not be any seats available.
Third: Silk Road Dream Train (about 5-12 days), departure dates are usually from May to November, with different departure dates and itinerary arrangements each month.
Fourth: After selecting the travel date and itinerary, you can confirm your booking and registration. First, you need to provide accurate ID information (name, ID number, contact phone number), then pay the deposit for the special train tour group, and pay the final payment according to the departure time.
Fifth: After booking, you will sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulation Platform. When you arrive in Urumqi on the departure date, our company will provide round-the-clock pick-up services from the station/airport. Usually, the first day is arranged for you to check into the hotel to rest or engage in free activities, and the second day you can board the special train to begin your beautiful Xinjiang journey.
Please note that the above process is for reference only, and specific operations may vary among different travel agencies. It is recommended that you consult and book through a formal travel agency and learn about their booking and registration process in detail.
III. Regarding the Routes and Prices of the Silk Road Dream Train in 2025:
(1) Round trip on Dunhuang/Xining Route (5 days 4 nights)
(2) Round trip on Xining/Kashgar Route (6 days 5 nights)
(3) Round trip on Southern Xinjiang Loop Route (7 days 6 nights)
(4) Round trip on Dunhuang/Kashgar Route (9 days 8 nights)
1. Dunhuang/Xining Route (5 days 4 nights) Price
Deluxe Suite (2 rooms/2 adults per room): 119,998 yuan/room
Family Room (8 rooms/2 adults and 1 child per room): 29,999 yuan/person
Standard King Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 29,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Room (19 rooms/2 adults per room): 29,999 yuan/person
2. Xining/Kashgar Route (6 days 5 nights) Price:
Deluxe Suite (2 rooms/2 adults per room): 159,998 yuan/room
Family Room (8 rooms/2 adults and 1 child per room): 39,999 yuan/person
Standard King Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 39,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Room (19 rooms/2 adults per room): 39,999 yuan/person
3. Southern Xinjiang Loop Route (7 days 6 nights) Price
Deluxe Suite (2 rooms/2 adults per room): 199,998 yuan/room
Family Room (8 rooms/2 adults and 1 child per room): 49,999 yuan/person
Standard King Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 49,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Room (19 rooms/2 adults per room): 49,999 yuan/person
4. Dunhuang/Kashgar Route (9 days 8 nights) Price
Deluxe Suite (2 rooms/2 adults per room): 251,998 yuan/room
Family Room (8 rooms/2 adults and 1 child per room): 62,999 yuan/person
Standard King Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 62,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Room (19 rooms/2 adults per room): 62,999 yuan/person
Silk Road Dream Train
Silk Road Dream Train 6 days and 5 nights, Route A: Xining – Kashgar
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Xining (altitude: about 2200 meters)
[Today] VIPs will arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight. After being picked up by a dedicated driver, they will head to the hotel. [Evening] Enjoy a special welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast – At your own expense Lunch – At your own expense
Dinner – Welcome dinner
Accommodation: Xining Sofitel Grand Xinhua United Hotel [Suite guests will be accommodated in the Supreme Grand Suite, standard room guests in the Deluxe Twin Room, and king/family room guests in the Deluxe King Room] or equivalent – Day 2: Xining – Ruoqiang (altitude: about 1000 meters)
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from the hotel and head to Ta’er Monastery (45 minutes’ drive). Led by a professional guide, VIPs will visit ★Ta’er Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, famous for its magnificent Tibetan-style architecture, rich religious art, and profound religious history. [Afternoon] Board the Silk Road Dream Train and embark on a fantastic journey.
Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast Lunch – Local specialty meal Dinner – Dinner on the train
Accommodation: On the train – Day 3: Ruoqiang – Kuqa (altitude: about 1200 meters)
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from Ruoqiang Station and head to Milan Ancient City Site (about 60 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, VIPs will visit ★Milan Ancient City Site. It 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] A private car will head to the Loulan Museum (about 60 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, VIPs will visit ★Loulan Museum, the only museum in China themed around Loulan culture. Loulan was once bustling with merchants, with camel bells echoing through the desert, and it was also once a place of war, inspiring border poets to write countless masterpieces.
Meals: Breakfast – Breakfast on the train
Lunch – Local specialty meal
Dinner – Dinner on the train
Accommodation: On the train – Day 4: Kuqa – Kashgar (altitude: about 1300 meters)
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from Kuqa Station and head to Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (about 90 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, you will visit ★Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (including two special caves). It is a large group of Buddhist cave temples built early in China, and it is also a typical representative reflecting the Buddhist art of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom (about 300 years earlier than the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang). [Afternoon] A private car will head to Kuqa Old Town (about 90 minutes’ drive). Led by a resort ambassador, you will take a walk in ★Restan Street in Kuqa Old Town (exclusive tea break). It is a national historic and cultural city. The ancient buildings not only absorb cultural elements and architectural styles from the Central Plains and Europe but also integrate traditional Western Regions’ architecture, painting, and song and dance art. It still retains its traditional layout and historical features.
Meals: Breakfast – Breakfast on the train
Lunch – Local specialty meal
Dinner – Dinner on the train
Accommodation: On the train – Day 5: Kashgar – Return trip
[Morning] A private car will pick you up from Kashgar Station and head to Gaotai Residential Area (about 30 minutes’ drive). Led by a resort ambassador, you will experience ★Kashgar traditional intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts (including an exclusive tea break). Kashgar printing and earthenware, as traditional handicraft techniques, not only have double values of appreciation and practicability but also represent the millennia-long accumulation of Chinese culture with one trunk and many branches.
[Afternoon] Take a VIP electric cart and walk around ★Kashgar Old City (approx. 30 minutes by car). As a bright pearl on the ancient Silk Road, its rich history shines as a place where Eastern and Western civilizations converge. With an open and inclusive mindset, it exudes a new charm.
[Evening] Enjoy the ★Mukam banquet (exclusively customized). With a long history and broad background, it is a large-scale traditional classical music that combines song, poetry, music, dance, singing, and playing. In 2005, ‘Twelve Mukam’ was inscribed on the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Dining: Breakfast – Train breakfast; Lunch – Local specialty meal; Dinner – Mukam customized banquet
Accommodation: Kashgar Home2 Suites by Hampton – [Suite guests will be accommodated in landscape suites, standard room guests in flexible twin rooms, and king/family room guests in flexible king rooms] or equivalent. Day 6: Kashgar – Return trip
[Today] You can wake up naturally in the hotel, and then a 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. Overview of the Silk Dream Journey Prestige Train service experience
1. Personalized butler service provides 24/7 meticulous care; full-journey companion ambassadors accompany you warmly like family; and a professional photography team uses drone technology to capture every wonderful scene of your journey from multiple angles.
2. The Silk Dream Journey Prestige Train has thoughtfully arranged five senior full-journey companion ambassadors and an excellent butler service team, dedicated to providing around-the-clock, uninterrupted attentive care to尊贵 passengers, ensuring a joyful and worry-free journey and a prestigious travel experience. Additionally, we have two senior travel photographers who will accompany you throughout the journey, capturing every precious moment with their cameras.
3. The interior design of the train exemplifies luxury. From the high-end bedding and linens selected for the entire train to the excellent-quality bathroom facilities, every detail demonstrates our ultimate pursuit of quality. The train also displays artworks from around the world and rare antique collections, creating an artistic atmosphere for passengers during their journey. Even more astonishingly, there is a top-quality piano inside the train, and the dining car uses European antique silver tableware, making every meal a visual and gustatory delight.
4. To ensure passenger safety and comfort, the interior of the Silk Dream Journey Prestige Train is equipped with advanced smoke alarm and control systems, as well as an intelligent management system integrating calling, broadcasting, intercom, and monitoring functions. The exterior of the train adopts an innovative foldable design, which is both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Meanwhile, each compartment has an independent bathroom system, further enhancing the comfort and convenience of the train, making your journey more reassuring and pleasant.
Regarding the booking and details of luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, and Forest Capital Train, please consult the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)