How to buy tickets for the Silk Road Dream Luxury Tourist Train How to purchase tickets Where to buy tickets
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist train? The Silk Road Dream Express tourist train can only be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Guo Jing, Manager of the Silk Road Dream Express Department, via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. It cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 In the moving ‘Silk Road Living Room,’ take in the landscapes of the Western Regions — the new experience of the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist train.
If you’ve ever fantasized about enjoying exquisite meals while watching snow-capped mountains and lakes slowly pass by through panoramic windows, or roaming from the foot of the Tianshan Mountains all the way to the Pamir Plateau without changing hotels or moving luggage… then the Silk Road Dream Express tourist train, operating in 2026, might be the travel style you’ve been waiting for.
This train is not a traditional green train or an ordinary tourist train, but a high-end customized tourist train built to international standards. It has 38 VIP rooms, each equipped with a bathroom, smart toilet, and high-comfort bedding, offering both privacy and convenience. The exterior incorporates Han and Tang dynasty aesthetic elements, while the interior is designed by an internationally renowned design team, complemented by art displays, creating a ‘mobile living space’ that blends Eastern charm with modern functionality.
More specially, it integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and guided tours: explore scenic spots during the day and return to a familiar ‘home’ to rest at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent check-ins and check-outs and avoiding travel fatigue. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a family with children, you can immerse yourself in the vastness and diversity of the Northwest at a slow pace.
📍 Route and Destination Highlights
The Silk Road Dream Express connects key landmarks across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities. Starting from Urumqi, it passes through Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu, then heads south to Kashgar, and returns to the capital via Turpan, forming a classic loop route without backtracking.
Scenery along the way includes:
Tianchi Lake of Tianshan:Clear water like a mirror, with snow-capped mountains reflected;
Northern Section of Duku Highway:Experience four seasons in a day, with different weather every ten miles;
🚂 In the moving ‘Silk Road Living Room,’ take in the landscapes of the Western Regions — the new experience of the 2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist trainNalati Grassland:A sky garden with melodious pastoral songs;
Sayram Lake:The last tear of the Atlantic;
Hemu and Kanas:Fairy-tale villages, intoxicating autumn colors;
Kashgar Old City and High-Platform Dwellings:A key town on the ancient Silk Road, with crisscrossing streets;
Turpan Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain:A blend of oasis culture and geological wonders.
Some schedules also include Silk Road nodes in Qinghai and Gansu, offering a seamless ‘train follows traveler’ experience, adding depth and cultural richness to the journey.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Route Facts)
D1:Nationwide to Urumqi (Exclusive airport pickup, hotel check-in, dinner at hotel buffet) | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch self-arranged, Dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D2:Urumqi to Tianchi Lake of Tianshan (including boat ride) to Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Yaochi Banquet, Dinner: Dawaz Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D3:Urumqi to Silk Road Dream Express to Kuytun to Northern Duku to Nalati | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Train Chinese meal, Dinner: Local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Nalati Jinling Resort or similar
If you’ve ever fantasized about enjoying exquisite meals while watching snow-capped mountains and lakes slowly pass by through panoramic windows, or roaming from the foot of the Tianshan Mountains all the way to the Pamir Plateau without changing hotels or moving luggage… then the Silk Road Dream Express tourist train, operating in 2026, might be the travel style you’ve been waiting for.D4:Nalati Grassland to Tianshan Flower Sea to Yining | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (All local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Yining InterContinental or similar
D5:Yining to Sayram Lake to Beitun City | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Lunch: Local specialty meal, Dinner: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
D6:Beitun City to Hemu | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or similar
D7:Hemu to Kanas | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (All local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Manyunjian or similar
D8:Kanas to Beitun City to Korla | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Hotel breakfast, Lunch: Local specialty meal, Dinner: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
D9:Korla to Lop Nur Village to Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express (Alternative for foreign tourists: Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
D10:Kashgar to High-Platform Dwellings to Yingjisha Knife Museum to Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch: Local specialty meal, Dinner: Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or similar
D11:Kashgar to Baisha Lake to Karakul Lake to Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (All local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson or similar
D12:Kashgar to Id Kah Mosque to Kashgar Old City to Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Hotel breakfast, Lunch: Specialty meal, Dinner: Train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Express
This train is not a traditional green train or an ordinary tourist train, but a high-end customized tourist train built to international standards. It has 38 VIP rooms, each equipped with a bathroom, smart toilet, and high-comfort bedding, offering both privacy and convenience. The exterior incorporates Han and Tang dynasty aesthetic elements, while the interior is designed by an internationally renowned design team, complemented by art displays, creating a ‘mobile living space’ that blends Eastern charm with modern functionality.D13:Turpan to Grape Valley to Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (Breakfast: Train breakfast, Lunch/Dinner: Local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or similar
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to send itinerary and pricing.
D14:Turpan to Flaming Mountain to Karez Well to Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included (All local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton or similar
D15:Urumqi to Nationwide (Exclusive airport drop-off, can sleep in) | Meals: Breakfast included, Lunch/Dinner self-arranged | Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:The actual order of visits may be affected by factors such as attraction opening hours, traffic conditions, and weather. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Recent 2026 Local Route Facts)
Currently bookable schedules and corresponding prices are as follows:
Silk Road Dream 0614 Starry Territory Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 16-Day Tour
Qingya Residence / Shuanghui Pavilion / Family Room Unified Price:69,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:299,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream 0902 Silk Road Corridor Panorama 14-Day Tour
More specially, it integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and guided tours: explore scenic spots during the day and return to a familiar ‘home’ to rest at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent check-ins and check-outs and avoiding travel fatigue. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a family with children, you can immerse yourself in the vastness and diversity of the Northwest at a slow pace.Qingya Residence / Shuanghui Pavilion / Family Room Unified Price:49,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:219,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream Express Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Corridor (Assemble in Urumqi on September 28, 2026)
Qingya Residence / Shuanghui Pavilion / Family Room Unified Price:45,999 RMB/person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 RMB/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
> The above prices are for reference only. Please refer to actual consultation and signed contract. Prices may fluctuate based on schedule, room type, and availability. The signed tourism contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
📍 Route and Destination Highlights💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Please note ‘Silk Road Dream Express Inquiry’ when adding)
📍 Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
The fee includes all accommodation, meals (as per itinerary), first admission tickets to scenic spots, train seats, exclusive transfers, professional guide service, and basic insurance. The train adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, allowing deep exploration during the day and rest in comfortable carriages at night, truly enabling relaxed slow travel.
Service highlights include:
Michelin-level themed banquets combined with local specialty cuisine;
No arranged shopping throughout the trip (subject to contract terms);
Onboard medical staff and butler-style service;
In-depth experiences like follow-up photography and cultural commentary.
> Special Note: Hotel, attraction, and transportation arrangements in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to seasonal, policy, or force majeure factors. All service content and cancellation/change rules are in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations, with the signed tourism contract prevailing.
The Silk Road Dream Express is not just a train, but a flowing cultural feast. In 2026, slow down and rediscover the grandeur and depth of Xinjiang on this time-traveling train.
2026 Silk Road Dream Express tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
