Silk Road Dream Train: A Dream Journey Through Thousands of Years. Information on how to book tickets and register for the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train, which city is the starting and ending 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 descriptions of the train marshaling and the carriages of the Silk Road Dream Train, and the annual schedule of the Silk Road Dream Train luxury tourist train have been released.
For reservations and inquiries about luxury tourist trains such as Panda Express, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Train, Lindu Train, and more, 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 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
"Silk Road Dream Train" covers multiple important nodes of the Silk Road, departing 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 both vast deserts and majestic snowy mountains; there are both ancient Silk Road relics and modern urban landscapes.
In Dunhuang, tourists can visit the Mogao Grottoes and feel the awe-inspiring千年壁画 and sculptures; in Urumqi, they can taste authentic mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice and experience the rich ethnic flavor; and in Kazakhstan, they can explore ancient grassland tribes and understand the lifestyle of nomadic peoples. 3. Deep Experience: A Bridge for Cultural Exchange
The Silk Road Dream Train is not just a simple journey but also a deep cultural exchange experience. Cultural salons and handicraft exhibition areas are set up on the train, inviting artists and handicrafts people 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 satisfy the taste preferences of different tourists. At the same time, the train also offers personalized tourism services such as private tours and customized itineraries, making the tourists’ travel more convenient and comfortable.
I. Introduction to the High-quality Tourist Train Rooms of the Silk Road Dream Train:
1. Splendid Future Suite
The 1.8*2-meter soft king bed, gently rocked by the train, embodies the ultimate blend of nobility and comfort. The spacious 22-square-meter space and large bathroom encompass the hustle and bustle as well as the tranquility of the world, allowing one to forget the noise and disturbances of the outside world and fully enjoy this wonderful journey.
2. Changle Elegant Residence / Changle Double Radiance Pavilion / Parent-Child Suite
For parent-child and family guests, there are three themed room types to choose from: standard rooms, king beds, and parent-child rooms. Whether spending family time together or enjoying peace and quiet alone, this is the spiritual home and haven for guests. Additionally, each room is equipped with an independent bathroom space.
3. Han Yuefu Multi-functional Car
This carriage combines the expansiveness of a shared space with the tranquility of a private area. 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.
4. Star Enjoyment Palace Living Room Car
The double-sided door design breaks the traditional constraints, as if embracing every distinguished guest who steps into this world to explore this unique journey together. As the doors gently open, 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 dedicated 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 + special train product and 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. 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 balance 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 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 start your beautiful Xinjiang journey.
Please note that the above process is for reference only, and specific operations may vary depending on different travel agencies. It is recommended to inquire and book through formal travel agencies and understand their booking and registration process in detail.
III. Regarding the 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 Bed Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 29,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Bed 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 Bed Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 39,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Bed 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 Bed Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 49,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Bed 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 Bed Room (7 rooms/2 adults per room): 62,999 yuan/person
Standard Twin Room (19 rooms/2 adults per room): RMB 62,999 per person
Silk Road Dream Train
Silk Road Dream Train 6 days and 5 nights Route A: Xining – Kashgar
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Xining (altitude: approx. 2200m)
[Today] Guests arrive at Xining Caojiapu International Airport by flight. After being picked up by a dedicated driver, 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 Hotel Xinhua Lian (Guests in suites will be accommodated in Supreme Grand Suites, guests in standard rooms will be accommodated in Deluxe Twin Rooms, and guests in king/family rooms will be accommodated in Deluxe King Rooms) or similar – Day 2: Xining – Ruoqiang (altitude: approx. 1000m)
[Morning] Private car transfers from the hotel to Ta’er Monastery (45-minute drive). Led by a professional guide, 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 to embark on a fantastic journey.
Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast; Lunch – Local specialty meal; Dinner – Train dinner
Accommodation: On the train – Day 3: Ruoqiang – Kuqa (altitude: approx. 1200m)
[Morning] Private car transfers from Ruoqiang Railway Station to Milan Ancient City Ruins (approx. 60-minute drive). Led by an expert, visit ★Milan Ancient City Ruins. 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] Private car transfers to Loulan Museum (approx. 60-minute drive). Led by an expert, visit ★Loulan Museum, the only museum in China themed on Loulan culture. Loulan was once bustling with merchants, with camel bells echoing through the desert, and was also a place of military activity, inspiring border poets to write countless masterpieces.
Meals: Breakfast – Train breakfast
Lunch – Local specialty meal
Dinner – Train dinner
Accommodation: On the train – Day 4: Kuqa – Kashgar (altitude: approx. 1300m)
[Morning] Private car transfers from Kuqa Railway Station to Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (approx. 90-minute drive). Led by an expert, visit ★Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (including 2 special caves). These are among the earlier and larger Buddhist grotto temples built in China and typical representatives reflecting the Buddhist art of the ancient Kucha Kingdom (about 300 years earlier than Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes). [Afternoon] Private car transfers to Kuqa Old Town (approx. 90-minute drive). Led by a resort ambassador, stroll through ★Resitan Street in Kuqa Old Town (exclusive tea break). It is a national historic and cultural city where ancient architecture not only absorbs cultural elements and architectural styles from the Central Plains and Europe but also integrates traditional Western Regions architecture, painting, and song and dance art, still retaining its traditional layout and historical features.
Meals: Breakfast – Train breakfast
Lunch – Local specialty meal
Dinner – Train dinner
Accommodation: On the train – Day 5: Kashgar – Return trip
[Morning] Private car transfers from Kashgar Railway Station to Gaotai Folk Residence (approx. 30-minute drive). Led by a resort ambassador, experience ★Kashgar’s traditional intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts (including exclusive tea break). Kashgar’s print and earthenware, as traditional handicraft techniques, not only possess dual values of appreciation and practicality but also represent the millennia-long accumulation of Chinese culture with multiple branches from a single trunk.
【Afternoon】Take a VIP electric cart and walk around the ★Kashgar Old Town (approx. 30-minute drive). 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 is exhibiting a brand-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 singing, poetry, music, dance, and instrumental performance. In 2005, ‘Twelve Mukams’ was listed as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations.
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 take 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 Premium Train service experience.
1. Personalized butler service, providing 24/7 meticulous care; full-time companion ambassadors, like warm family members accompanying you; and a professional photography team utilizing drone technology to capture every wonderful scene of the trip from multiple angles.
2. The Silk Road Dream Journey Premium Train is thoughtfully equipped with 5 senior full-time companion ambassadors and an exceptional butler service team, dedicated to providing around-the-clock, uninterrupted attentive care to our esteemed passengers, ensuring a joyful and worry-free journey and an尊贵游览 experience. Furthermore, we have 2 senior travel photographers who will accompany you throughout the trip, capturing every precious moment of your journey through their lenses.
3. The interior design of the train exemplifies luxury quality. From the carefully selected high-end bedding and linens 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 travel space for passengers. Even more astonishing is the presence of a top-quality piano within the train, and European antique silverware in the dining car, making every meal a visual and gustatory delight.
4. To ensure passenger safety and comfort, the interior of the Silk Road Dream Journey Premium 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 that is both aesthetic and practical. Additionally, each compartment is equipped with an independent bathroom system, further enhancing the train’s comfort and convenience, making your journey more reassuring and enjoyable.
For information on how to book and details about luxury tourist trains such as Panda Express, 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)