Silk Road Dream Train: A Dreamlike Journey Through Thousand Years
In the long river of history, the Silk Road was not only a trade route but also a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West. Nowadays, with the vigorous development of the tourism industry, "Silk Road Enjoy Train" emerges at the right time. It is not just a train but also a dreamlike journey through time and space, leading tourists to retrace the Silk Road and feel the charm of thousand-year-old civilizations. For reservations and detailed information about luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, and Lindu Train, please consult the official reservation hotline: 133 2555 9266 (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, like 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 depart. 2. Along the Way: A Feast of Scenery and Culture
The itinerary of "Silk Road Dream Train" covers multiple important nodes of the Silk Road, starting from Xi’an, passing through Dunhuang, Urumqi, and extending to Kazakhstan and other places in Central Asia. The scenery along the way is picturesque, with vast deserts and magnificent snow-capped mountains; there are both ancient Silk Road relics and modern urban landscapes.
In Dunhuang, tourists can visit the Mogao Grottoes and feel the shock of thousand-year-old murals and sculptures; in Urumqi, they can taste authentic mutton kebabs and hand-grabbed rice to experience the strong ethnic flavor; and in Kazakhstan, they can explore ancient grassland tribes and understand the lifestyle of nomadic peoples. 3. In-depth Experience: A Bridge for Cultural Exchange
"Silk Road Enjoy Train" is not just a simple trip, but also a profound cultural exchange experience. Cultural salons and handicraft exhibition areas are set up on the train, inviting artists and handicraftsmen from different countries and regions to perform and display, allowing tourists to appreciate the cultural charm of various parts of the world during their journey. 4. Exclusive Services: The Guarantee of Quality Travel
"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 needs of different tourists. At the same time, the train also offers personalized tourism services, such as private tours and customized itineraries, making tourists’ trips more convenient and comfortable. Silk Road Dream Train
Silk Road Dream Train 6 days 5 nights Route A: Xining – Kashgar
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Xining (altitude of about 2200 meters)
[Today] Guests will arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight and be picked up by a dedicated driver before proceeding 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 stay in the Grand Deluxe Suite, standard room guests will stay in the Deluxe Twin Room, and king/family room guests will stay in the Deluxe King Room] or similar – Day 2: Xining – Ruoqiang (altitude of about 1000 meters)
[Morning] A private car will take you from the hotel to Ta’er Monastery (45 minutes’ drive). Led by a professional guide, you will visit ★Ta’er Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug 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.
Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast Lunch – Local specialty meal Dinner – Dinner on the train
Accommodation: On the train – Day 3: Ruoqiang – Kuqa (altitude of about 1200 meters)
[Morning] A private car will take you from Ruoqiang Railway Station to Milan Ancient City Ruins (about 60 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, you will visit ★Milan Ancient City Ruins, which was once the capital of the Loulan Kingdom in the Western Regions, known as Yixun City: a well-preserved important relic from the Han and Tang dynasties in Xinjiang.
[Afternoon] A private car will take you to the Loulan Museum (about 60 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, you will visit ★Loulan Museum, the only museum in China themed around Loulan culture. Loulan was once bustling with merchants, with the sound of camel bells echoing through the desert, and 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 of about 1300 meters)
[Morning] A private car will take you from Kuqa Railway Station to Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (about 90 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, you will visit ★Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (including 2 special caves). These are among the earlier and larger Buddhist cave temples built in China and typical representatives reflecting the Buddhist art of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom (about 300 years earlier than the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang). [Afternoon] A private car will take you to Kuqa Old Town (about 90 minutes’ drive). Led by a resort ambassador, you will take a walk in ★Resitan Street in Kuqa Old Town (exclusive tea break). This is a national historic and cultural city, where 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 singing and dancing arts, still retaining 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 take you from Kashgar Railway Station to Gaotai Residences (about 30 minutes’ drive). Led by a resort ambassador, you will experience ★Kashgar’s traditional intangible cultural heritage handicrafts (including an exclusive tea break). Kashgar’s printing and earthenware pottery, as traditional handicraft skills, not only possess dual values of appreciation and practicality but also represent the millennia-long accumulation of Chinese culture with many branches from one trunk.
[Afternoon] Take a VIP electric cart and stroll through ★Kashgar Old Town (about 30 minutes by car). As a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road, it is a place where the histories of Eastern and Western civilizations converge, radiating a new charm with an open and inclusive mindset.
[Evening] Enjoy the ★Mukam lunch banquet (exclusively customized). With a long history and broad background, it is a large-scale traditional classical music that combines singing, poetry, music, dance, recitation, and performance. In 2005, ‘Twelve Mukams’ was listed by the United Nations as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Dining: Breakfast – train breakfast; Lunch – local specialty meal; Dinner – Mukam customized banquet
Accommodation: Kashgar Home2 Suites by Hilton [Suite guests will be accommodated in landscape suites, standard room guests in smart twin rooms, and king/family room guests in smart 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 Silk Dream Journey luxury train service experience
1. Personalized butler service provides 24/7 meticulous care; full-journey escort ambassadors accompany you warmly like family; and there is also a professional photography team using drone technology to capture every wonderful scene of the trip from multiple angles.
2. The Silk Dream Journey luxury train is thoughtfully equipped with five senior full-journey escort ambassadors and an excellent butler service team, dedicated to providing around-the-clock, uninterrupted attentive care to bring honorable passengers a joyful and worry-free journey, ensuring a prestigious travel experience. In addition, we have two senior travel photographers who will accompany you throughout the journey, capturing every precious moment of your trip with their lenses.
3. The interior design of the train demonstrates luxury quality everywhere. From the high-end beddings and linens carefully selected for the entire train to the excellent quality bathroom facilities, all showcase our ultimate pursuit of quality. The interior of the train is also adorned with artistic masterpieces from around the world and rare antique collections, creating an artistic travel space for passengers. What’s more astonishing is that there is a top-level piano inside the train, and European antique silverware is used in the dining car, making every meal a visual and gustatory delight.
4. To ensure passenger safety and comfort, the interior of the Silk Dream Journey luxury train is equipped with advanced smoke alarm and control systems, as well as an intelligent management system integrating calling, broadcasting, intercom, monitoring, and other functions. The exterior of the vehicle adopts an innovative foldable design, which is both beautiful 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 reservation and details of luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, and Lindu Train, please consult the official reservation hotline: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)