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, which city is the destination and starting point of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, how much are the tickets for the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, detailed description of the train marshalling and the carriages inside the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, the annual schedule of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train has been released.
For reservations and detailed inquiries about luxury tourist trains such as Panda Train, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, Lindu Train, 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", one is first greeted by 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 ancient stories. 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 "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, such as Kazakhstan. The scenery along the way is picturesque, with both vast deserts and majestic snowy mountains; ancient Silk Road relics and modern cityscapes.
In Dunhuang, tourists can visit the Mogao Caves to feel the awe-inspiring千年 murals and sculptures; in Urumqi, they can taste authentic mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice, experiencing the rich ethnic flavor; while in Kazakhstan, they can explore ancient grassland tribes and understand the lifestyle of nomadic peoples. 3. Deep Experience: A Bridge for Cultural Exchange
"Silk Road Dream Train" 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 artists 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. Premium Services: The Guarantee of Quality Travel
"Silk Road Dream Train" has also made great efforts in service quality. The train provides high-quality dining services with a rich variety of dishes, including both Chinese and Western cuisine, catering to the tastes of different tourists. Meanwhile, the train also offers personalized travel services such as private tours and customized itineraries, making tourists’ trips more convenient and comfortable.
I. Introduction to the high-quality guest rooms of the Silk Road Dream Train:
Train butler, 24/7 attentive service; vacation ambassadors, family-style companionship throughout the journey; travel photography, multi-angle drone shooting.
1: The Silk Road Dream Train is equipped with 5 vacation ambassadors and a professional train butler team, providing 24/7 services to tourists for a comfortable journey throughout. Furthermore, 2 travel photographers will accompany tourists to capture their journey moments.
2: The train’s ultimate high quality is reflected in every detail. All beddings, linens, and bathroom amenities are selected from renowned brands. The interior of the train displays selected artworks from both domestic and international artists, 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 that integrates smoke and fire control, calling, broadcasting, intercom, monitoring, and other functions. The exterior of the train features foldable windshields, and each compartment is equipped with an independent bathroom system, enhancing the train’s safety and comfort.
The multi-functional carriages of the Silk Road Dream Train cater to the needs of different passengers and provide 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 attentively listen to the stories behind the Silk Road relics or hum songs with friends in the KTV booth, finding a sense of home even while traveling.
Pictures of the guest rooms and carriage facilities of the Silk Road Dream Train, a high-quality tourism train:
Splendid Future Suite
The soft king bed measuring 1.8*2 meters, rocking gently with the train, exemplifies the ultimate blend of prestige and comfort. The spacious 22-square-meter area and oversized bathroom seem to encapsulate the hustle and bustle as well as the tranquility of the entire world, allowing one to forget the noise and disturbances of the outside world and fully enjoy this wonderful journey. Although 22㎡ may not seem large, and many hotel base rooms are larger than this, this is on a train. Keep in mind 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 includes 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 Pavilion / Family Suite
For families and parents with children, there are three types of themed rooms to choose from: king beds, double beds, and family rooms. Whether spending family time together or enjoying peace and quiet alone, this is a place for guests to find solace and a harbor for their souls. Additionally, all rooms are equipped with independent bathroom spaces. The family room (11㎡) includes one king bed (1.7m*1.9m) and one children’s bed (0.6m*1.7m), accommodating two adults and one child.
Banquet Hall / Dining Car
The two dining cars have two different styles but are equally enchanting. 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 cultural inheritance and fusion.
Multi-functional Car
This carriage combines the vastness of a shared space with tranquility. It resembles a lively and versatile palace where VIPs can not only enjoy beautiful scenery but also meet like-minded friends, making the journey even more colorful and enriching.
Star Enjoying Palace Living Room Car
The double-sided door design breaks the traditional constraints, as if embracing every VIP who steps into this space to explore this unique journey together. As the door gently opens, a spacious and bright area like a hotel lobby comes into view, with every corner revealing the luxury and taste of Eastern aesthetics.
II. The booking and registration process for the Silk Road Dream Train is as follows:
Silk Road Dream Train official booking center dedicated customer service hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Firstly, the Silk Road Dream Train is a tourism + special 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 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. Firstly, 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. Upon arrival in Urumqi on the departure date, our company will provide round-the-clock pick-up services at the train 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 journey in Xinjiang.
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 gain a detailed understanding of their booking and registration process.
III. Information on Routes and Prices of the Silk Road Dream Train in 2025:
(1) Dunhuang/Xining Round-trip (5 days 4 nights)
(2) Xining/Kashgar Round-trip (6 days 5 nights)
(3) Southern Xinjiang Loop Route Round-trip (7 days 6 nights)
(4) Dunhuang/Kashgar Round-trip (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] Guests will arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight. After being picked up by a dedicated driver, they will proceed 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 Imperial Suite, standard room guests will stay in the Deluxe Twin Room, and king/family room guests will stay in the Deluxe King Room] or equivalent Day 2: Xining – Ruoqiang (altitude: 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. It is 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: about 1200 meters)
[Morning] A private car will take you from Ruoqiang Station to the Ruins of Milan Ancient City (about 60 minutes’ drive). Led by an expert, you will visit ★the Ruins of Milan Ancient City. It 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 camel bells echoing across the desert. It was also once a place of war, inspiring countless masterpieces by frontier poets.
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 take you from Kuqa Station 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 one of China’s earlier and larger Buddhist cave temples and a typical representation of the Buddhist art of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom (about 300 years earlier than 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 stroll through ★Re斯坦 Street in Kuqa Old Town (exclusive tea break). It is a national historic and cultural city. Its ancient architecture not only absorbs cultural elements and architectural styles from the Central Plains and Europe but also integrates traditional Western Region architecture, painting, and singing and dancing arts. 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 take you from Kashgar Station to Gaotai Folk 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 terracotta, as traditional handicraft techniques, not only have both ornamental and practical value but also represent the millennia-long accumulation of diverse Chinese cultures.
[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, this place, with its rich history and as a convergence of Eastern and Western civilizations, is radiating a new charm with an open and inclusive mindset.
[Evening] Enjoy the ★Mukam Lunch Banquet (exclusively customized). With a long history and a broad background, it is a large-scale traditional classical music that combines song, poetry, music, dance, singing, and playing. In 2005, ‘Twelve Mukam’ 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 scenic 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 the Silk Road Dream Journey Prestige Train service experience.
1. Personalized butler service, providing 24/7 meticulous care; full-time companion ambassadors, warmly accompanying you like family; and a professional photography team using drone technology to capture every wonderful scene of your trip from multiple angles.
2. The Silk Road Dream Journey Prestige Train has thoughtfully arranged 5 experienced full-time companion ambassadors and an excellent butler service team, dedicated to providing around-the-clock, uninterrupted attentive care to our esteemed passengers, ensuring a joyful and worry-free journey, and allowing them to fully enjoy a prestigious travel experience. In addition, we have also equipped 2 experienced 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 bedding and linen selected throughout the 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 atmosphere for passengers during their journey. Even more astonishing is the presence of a top-level piano within the train, and European antique silver tableware in the dining car, making every meal a visual and gustatory delight.
4. To ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, the interior of the Silk Road Dream Journey Prestige 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 train adopts an innovative folding design, which is both beautiful and practical. Meanwhile, each compartment is equipped with 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 booking hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)