15 Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour Where to Book and How to Play Silk Road Dream Train Itinerary Guide + Costs + Tips Recommended Routes and Pricing
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train:2026 Ultimate Guide to Xinjiang Panoramic Train Tour (Including Updated Prices and Pitfall Avoidance Tips)
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism trains, the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train focuses on “panoramic coverage + in-depth experience”, connecting精华 (essence) scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features all-sleeper cabins equipped with bathrooms, large observation windows, and 24-hour butler service. There is no need to frequently change hotels during the journey, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, traveling by night and sightseeing by day”. After the 2026 route upgrade, new winter-limited landscapes such as Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang have been added, and the cultural experience in southern Xinjiang has been optimized, making it suitable for travelers pursuing quality and cultural depth.
🚂 Simple Itinerary (2026 Updated Version)
Itinerary Overview:15 days and 14 nights, starting and ending in Urumqi, covering 7 major geographical units
Day 1:China – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup, check into Hilton Urumqi or equivalent hotel
Dinner:Hotel buffet
Meals:Breakfast/lunch on your own, dinner included
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi
Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (including boat tour), taste the Jade Pool Banquet for lunch
Dinner:Dawazi Welcome Banquet
Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 3:Urumqi – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Travel through the northern section of Duku Highway to reach Nalati Grassland
Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train: 2026 Ultimate Guide to Xinjiang Panoramic Train Tour (Including Updated Prices and Pitfall Avoidance Tips)Dinner:Local specialty meal
Accommodation:Nalati Jinling Resort or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Explore Tianshan Flower Sea and experience the local life of various ethnic groups
Accommodation:InterContinental Yining or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialties)
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, dine on the train for dinner
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Winter-limited:Hiking in the snowy scenery of Hemu Village, stay in a Tuwa wooden house
Accommodation:Hemu Resort or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
Explore the three bays of Kanas Lake, observe morning fog and snow mushrooms
🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Through the Millennium-Old Silk RoadAccommodation:Manyunjian or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
The train travels through the Junggar Basin, dine on the train for dinner
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Experience the desert fishing and hunting culture of the Lop Nur people (foreign visitors will be replaced with a visit to Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Folk Residence – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar
Walk into the old city of Kashgar, learn pottery making and knife craftsmanship
Dinner:Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet
Accommodation:Radisson Blu Kashgar or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
One-day tour of the Pamir Plateau, close-up view of Muztagh Ata
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism trains, the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train focuses on “panoramic coverage + in-depth experience”, connecting精华 (essence) scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features all-sleeper cabins equipped with bathrooms, large observation windows, and 24-hour butler service. There is no need to frequently change hotels during the journey, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, traveling by night and sightseeing by day”. After the 2026 route upgrade, new winter-limited landscapes such as Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang have been added, and the cultural experience in southern Xinjiang has been optimized, making it suitable for travelers pursuing quality and cultural depth.Accommodation:Radisson Blu Kashgar or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan
Visit Xinjiang’s largest mosque, the train travels overnight to Turpan
Accommodation:Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan
Explore Flaming Mountains and Karez Wells, taste seedless white grapes
Accommodation:Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 14:Turpan – Urumqi
Return to Urumqi, freely purchase dried fruits and handicrafts
Accommodation:Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Meals:Breakfast/lunch/dinner included
Day 15:Urumqi – China
Exclusive airport drop-off, sleep in as late as you want
Meals:Breakfast included, lunch/dinner on your own
🚂 Simple Itinerary (2026 Updated Version)💰 Price Information (2026 Updated Reference)
Prices for Basic Rooms and Suites
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan (2 people per room):69,999 yuan per person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child):299,999 yuan per suite
Departure Dates and Discounts
September 28, 2026, Urumqi Assembly Departure Date:
Qingyaju / Shuanghuige / Qinzixuan:45,999 yuan per person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan per suite
Price Includes
Full train sleeper, scenic spot tickets, local specialty meals, hotel accommodation, airport transfer services
Price Excludes:Personal expenses, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require negotiation)
Note:Prices may fluctuate depending on the departure date, specific details shall be subject to the contract signed.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for availability and contract details.
💡 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Fees Include:Train sleeper, first admission tickets to scenic spots, all meals (including special meals), hotel accommodation, airport transfers, tour guide services.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses, optional entertainment projects, (additional charges for single occupancy require negotiation).
Itinerary Overview: 15 days and 14 nights, starting and ending in Urumqi, covering 7 major geographical unitsService Standards:Bilingual tour guides are provided throughout the journey, 24-hour hot water and charging services are available on the train, and all hotels are four-star or above standard.
Note:Specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and the itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
🔍 Pitfall Avoidance Guide and Practical Tips
Document Preparation:Valid identification, pass (required in advance for the Pamir Plateau section).
Clothing Suggestions:Winter temperatures in northern Xinjiang can drop as low as -20°C, so bring down jackets, warm hats, and snow-proof boots; southern Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so layered clothing is recommended.
Photography Tips:Morning fog at Sayram Lake, snow mushrooms at Kanas, and the light and shadow of the old city of Kashgar are the three golden shooting periods, it is recommended to bring wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
Altitude Sickness:Karakul Lake is at an altitude of 3,600 meters, you can prepare Rhodiola in advance and avoid strenuous exercise.
Cultural Taboos:Shoes must be removed and long pants worn when visiting, and consent must be obtained before taking photos with local residents.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the difference between a special train and an ordinary train?
A:The Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train is a custom all-sleeper train, each carriage is recommended to have 10-12 guest rooms equipped with bathrooms, large observation windows, and constant temperature air conditioning, offering much higher privacy and comfort than ordinary trains.
Q:Can northern Xinjiang be visited in winter?
A:The route design avoids roads with excessive snow accumulation, the special train is equipped with snow chains and emergency supplies, and all tour guides hold mountain guide certificates, doing their best to ensure safety.
Q:Can foreign visitors join the tour?
A:Yes, but the visit to Lop Nur Village will be replaced with a visit to Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum, other itineraries are the same as for domestic visitors.
🌟 Itinerary Highlights Summary
From the clear waters of Heavenly Lake of Tianshan to the snowy mountains of the Pamir Plateau, from the morning fog of Kanas Lake to the hustle and bustle of the old city of Kashgar, the Silk Road Dream Enjoys Train uses the special train as a link to condense Xinjiang’s geography and culture into 15 days. After the 2026 route upgrade, it focuses more on the “slow travel” experience, with daily travel time not exceeding 4 hours, leaving plenty of time for in-depth exploration. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or a family with children, you can find your own Silk Road memories here.
(The information in this article is based on the latest search results in 2026, specific details shall be subject to the contract of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.)
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
