How Much Does the Silk Road Dream Express Train Cost 2026 Quotation Sheet + Itinerary Details Recommended Routes Cost and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Silk Road Dream Train:A Luxury Train Journey Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road (2026 New Edition)
🌄 [Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination]
The Silk Road Dream Train, a representative of high-end tourist trains in China, has redefined the travel experience in northwest China with its ‘mobile five-star hotel’ standard since its launch. In 2026, the train will undergo a comprehensive upgrade in services and facilities, connecting the精华 (essence) attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang with more exquisite itinerary designs. It will lead tourists through deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, allowing them to feel the profoundness of Silk Road civilization and the magnificence of natural scenery.
The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and butler services. Each carriage is recommended to have a small number of guest rooms to ensure privacy and comfort. Meals are crafted by a professional chef team, blending Xinjiang specialties with international flavors, offering three meals a day and afternoon tea. Some meals are arranged to be enjoyed in local characteristic restaurants to enhance immersion. The itinerary covers iconic attractions such as Urumqi, Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and the Old Town of Kashgar, as well as delving into niche cultural landmarks like the Lop Nur Village and Gaotai Residential Buildings, balancing natural and cultural experiences.
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary]
Based on the new 2026 schedule, the Silk Road Dream Train offers three classic routes. Below is the detailed itinerary for the ‘Silk Road Dream 0614 Starry Xinjiang: 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’:
Day 1:National – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service, check-in at Hilton Urumqi or equivalent hotel, dinner is a hotel buffet.
Day 2:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Urumqi
Visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, including a boat tour experience; lunch is the Jade Pool Banquet, dinner is the Dawazi Welcome Banquet.
Silk Road Dream Train: A Luxury Train Journey Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road (2026 New Edition)Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Train – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Take the train to Nalati, lunch is train Chinese cuisine, dinner is local specialty cuisine; check-in at Nalati Jinling Resort or equivalent.
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Full-day tour of Nalati Grassland and Tianshan Flower Sea, all three meals are local specialty cuisines; check-in at InterContinental Yining or equivalent.
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
Circumnavigate Sayram Lake for sightseeing, lunch is local specialty cuisine, dinner is train dinner; overnight on the train.
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Delve into Hemu Village to experience Tuwa culture; all three meals include local specialty cuisines; check-in at Hemu Resort or equivalent.
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
Visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays, all three meals are local specialty cuisines; check-in at Manyunjian or equivalent.
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
🌄[Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination]Return journey by train, lunch is local specialty cuisine, dinner is train dinner; overnight on the train.
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Visit Lop Nur Village, lunch is local specialty cuisine, dinner is the Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet; check-in at Radisson Kashgar or equivalent.
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Buildings – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar
Tour cultural attractions in the Old Town of Kashgar, all three meals include local specialty cuisines; check-in at Radisson Kashgar or equivalent.
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Visit lakes on the Pamir Plateau, all three meals are local specialty cuisines; check-in at Radisson Kashgar or equivalent.
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Old Town of Kashgar – Turpan
Visit landmarks in Kashgar, lunch is specialty cuisine, dinner is train dinner; overnight on the train.
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan
Tour Grape Valley, all three meals include local specialty cuisines; check-in at Hengze International Turpan or equivalent.
The Silk Road Dream Train, a representative of high-end tourist trains in China, has redefined the travel experience in northwest China with its ‘mobile five-star hotel’ standard since its launch. In 2026, the train will undergo a comprehensive upgrade in services and facilities, connecting the精华 (essence) attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang with more exquisite itinerary designs. It will lead tourists through deserts, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, allowing them to feel the profoundness of Silk Road civilization and the magnificence of natural scenery.Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi
Visit the Flaming Mountains and Karez Irrigation System, all three meals are local specialty cuisines; check-in at Hilton Urumqi or equivalent.
Day 15:Urumqi – National
Exclusive airport drop-off service, sleep in as late as you want; breakfast included, lunch and dinner on your own.
💰 [Price Description]
The Silk Road Dream Train in 2026 offers multiple price tiers, specific prices are subject to the contract:
Silk Road Dream 0614 Starry Xinjiang: 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Elegant Residence/Double Radiance Pavilion/Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:299,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Silk Road Dream 0902 Silk Road Corridor: 14-Day Panoramic Tour
The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and butler services. Each carriage is recommended to have a small number of guest rooms to ensure privacy and comfort. Meals are crafted by a professional chef team, blending Xinjiang specialties with international flavors, offering three meals a day and afternoon tea. Some meals are arranged to be enjoyed in local characteristic restaurants to enhance immersion. The itinerary covers iconic attractions such as Urumqi, Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and the Old Town of Kashgar, as well as delving into niche cultural landmarks like the Lop Nur Village and Gaotai Residential Buildings, balancing natural and cultural experiences.Elegant Residence/Double Radiance Pavilion/Family Pavilion:49,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
September 28, 2026 Dunhuang Northern Xinjiang Western Regions Corridor Special Train
Elegant Residence/Double Radiance Pavilion/Family Pavilion:45,999 yuan/person
Splendid Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan/suite (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Prices include train accommodation, hotel accommodation, all meals, attraction tickets, guide services, and airport transfers, excluding personal expenses and round-trip major transportation. Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for details.
💡 [Fee Description and Service Description]
Fees include:Train accommodation, hotel accommodation, all meals (including specialty cuisines), first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide services, exclusive airport transfers.
Fees exclude:Personal expenses, round-trip major transportation, travel insurance (recommended to purchase on your own), self-funded items outside the itinerary.
🗺️[Simple Itinerary]Service Description:The train is equipped with 24-hour butlers and accompanying doctors, providing bottled water and fruits throughout the journey; hotels are dynamically changed according to the itinerary, all meeting local four-star or higher standards; specifics are subject to actual consultation and contracting.
Single Registration:Our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Child Policy:The Splendid Weiyang Suite can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, children not occupying a bed can enjoy discounts (need to be confirmed in advance); children’s prices for other room types are the same as adults.
✨ [Additional Itinerary Highlights]
Seasonal Limited Experiences:The 2026 itinerary optimizes the visiting periods for Kanas and Hemu in autumn (September-October), when the forests are ablaze with color, making it the golden season for photography enthusiasts.
Cultural Depth Interaction:Arrange handicraft workshops in the Old Town of Kashgar and learn traditional fishing techniques in Lop Nur Village to enhance participation.
Train Special Activities:Hold Silk Road cultural lectures during afternoon tea time every day and provide starry sky observation services at night (subject to weather conditions).
⚠ ️[Notes]
There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, so bring warm outerwear; some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so it is recommended to prepare medications for altitude sickness in advance.
Both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement. In case of force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes), the principle of ensuring safety shall prevail.
Prices and availability are subject to the contract or customer service confirmation. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance to secure seats as much as possible.
The Silk Road Dream Train is not just a train but a cultural journey through time and space. In 2026, let’s feel the grandeur and delicacy of beautiful Xinjiang with a more leisurely attitude.
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
