Silk Road Dream Train Tour to Eastern Xinjiang 10 Must Visit Spots and Full Price List Recommended Route Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
“Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train:A Mobile Cultural Feast Through the Millennium Silk Road”
🌄 【Itinerary Highlights:A Mobile Museum of Silk Road Culture】
The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train is designed with the core concept of “retracing the Silk Road,” transforming the carriages into a mobile cultural space. The entire train features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, with each carriage equipped with professional guides. It stops at over 10 high-quality natural landscapes along the way, including Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, connecting historical cities such as Urumqi, Yining, and Kashgar. The train includes functional areas such as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop, Starry Sky Cinema, and Silk Road Book Bar, allowing passengers to experience traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups and watch themed documentaries like “Zhang Qian’s Mission to the Western Regions” during the journey.
🚂 【Mobile Premium Experience:Full Analysis of Train Facilities】
The upgraded train in 2026 will include 4 types of特色 (special) rooms:
✔ ️ Qingya Residence (22㎡):Poplar wood furniture + smart temperature control system
✔ ️ Shuanghui Pavilion (25㎡):Panoramic skylight + observation balcony
✔ ️ Parent-Child Pavilion (30㎡):Bunk bed design + children’s entertainment area
✔ ️ Splendid Weiyang Suite (58㎡):Living area + sauna + 270° panoramic view
Each carriage is equipped with facilities such as a heated swimming pool, cigar bar, and tea art room. The dining team is led by Michelin-starred chefs, offering “One City, One Banquet” themed cuisine, such as grape banquets in Turpan and imperial court dishes in Kashgar.
🗺 ️【Simple Itinerary】
“Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train: A Mobile Cultural Feast Through the Millennium Silk Road”Day 1:Arrival in Urumqi from across the country (exclusive airport pickup, check-in at hotel, hotel buffet dinner) | Meals: Breakfast/lunch on own, dinner included | Accommodation: Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (including boat tour) – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch: Jade Pool Banquet, dinner: Darwaz Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Narati | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch: train lunch, dinner: local specialty meal) | Accommodation: Narati Jinling Resort or equivalent
Day 4:Narati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: InterContinental Yining or equivalent
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (lunch: local specialty meal, dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: train breakfast, lunch/dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hemu Resort or equivalent
Day 7:Hemu – Kanas | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Manyunjian or equivalent
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: hotel breakfast, lunch: local specialty meal, dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: train breakfast, lunch/dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train (Alternative attraction for foreigners: Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum)
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Folk Residence – Yingjisha Knife Museum – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: train breakfast, lunch: local specialty meal, dinner: Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet) | Accommodation: Radisson Kashgar or equivalent
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Radisson Kashgar or equivalent
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Old Town – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: hotel breakfast, lunch: specialty meal, dinner: train dinner) | Accommodation: Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train
🌄【Itinerary Highlights: Mobile Museum of Silk Road Culture】Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (breakfast: train breakfast, lunch/dinner: local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Turpan Hengze International or equivalent
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well System – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner included (all local specialty meals) | Accommodation: Hilton Urumqi or equivalent
Day 15:Departure from Urumqi to across the country (exclusive airport drop-off, sleep in as late as you want) | Meals: Breakfast included, lunch/dinner on own | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 【Price Information】
New reference prices for 2026 (unit:RMB/person):
🔹 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion:69999
Splendid Weiyang Suite:299,999 (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
🔹 14-Day Panoramic Tour of Silk Road Corridor
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion:49999
Splendid Weiyang Suite:219,999 (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
The Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train is designed with the core concept of “retracing the Silk Road,” transforming the carriages into a mobile cultural space. The entire train features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, with each carriage equipped with professional guides. It stops at over 10 high-quality natural landscapes along the way, including Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, connecting historical cities such as Urumqi, Yining, and Kashgar. The train includes functional areas such as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop, Starry Sky Cinema, and Silk Road Book Bar, allowing passengers to experience traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups and watch themed documentaries like “Zhang Qian’s Mission to the Western Regions” during the journey.🔹 Dunhuang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Regions Corridor (Gather in Urumqi on September 28, 2026)
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Parent-Child Pavilion:45999
Splendid Weiyang Suite:199,999 (can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child)
Price includes:Exclusive airport transfers, accommodation throughout the trip, meals, attraction tickets, and professional guiding services. Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and are subject to confirmation in the contract.
📝 【Registration Method】
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for information on departure dates and availability.
💡 【Fee Explanation and Service Standards】
✅ Fees include:
Transportation:Exclusive airport transfers + Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train
Accommodation:Hotel/train room types
Meals:Meals listed in the itinerary
Tickets:Includes tickets for Heavenly Lake of Tianshan boat tour, Sayram Lake, and other first-entry attractions
🚂【Mobile Premium Experience: Full Analysis of Train Facilities】Services:Professional guides + 24-hour butler service
⚠ ️ Notes:
Single travelers will be coordinated for shared rooms whenever possible; additional fees may apply in special cases.
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌈 【In-Depth Experience:Cultural Codes Not to Be Missed】
1️⃣ Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Boat Tour:Overlook the “Jade Pool of the Queen Mother of the West” from the Maya Mountain Cable Car and gaze at Bogda Peak in the distance while cruising on the碧波 (blue waves)
2️⃣ Sayram Lake RV Camp:Stay in lakeside starry rooms and experience traditional felt-making by various ethnic groups
3️⃣ Kanas Tuwa Family Visit:Listen to intangible cultural heritage bearers play the “Suer” reed flute and learn to make milk wine
4️⃣ Kashgar Old Town Pottery Class:Make clay pottery in a century-old house and take your creations home
5️⃣ Turpan Grape Valley Harvest:Hand-pick seedless white grapes and learn the art of drying raisins
The upgraded train in 2026 will include 4 types of特色 (special) rooms:📆 【Optimal Travel Times】
Recommended travel periods for 2026:
🌸 Spring (April-May):Wild lilies bloom in Narati, and blue ice melts at Sayram Lake
🌿 Summer (June-August):Layered forests in Kanas, and the entire Duku Highway is open
🍁 Autumn (September-October):Morning fog lingers in Hemu, and birch forests shine golden
❄ ️ Winter (December-February):Urumqi Ice and Snow World, and Heavenly Lake Ski Resort opens
🚨 【Pre-Trip Essentials】
1️⃣ Document preparation:Valid ID/passport (foreign nationals must complete relevant procedures in advance)
2️⃣ Clothing recommendations:Large temperature differences between day and night require windproof jackets and warm clothing
3️⃣ Cultural etiquette:Wear long pants/skirts for visits and do not bring non-food items
4️⃣ Health tips:Red ginseng is recommended in advance for high-altitude areas (e.g., Kanas)
5️⃣ Photography equipment:Polarizing filters are recommended to reduce lake glare; drones must be reported in advance
This 3,000-kilometer mobile cultural corridor will take you through a time tunnel, allowing you to experience the grandeur of “a lone smoke rising from the desert” and the romance of “grape wine in night-lit cups” in a mobile five-star hotel. Each carriage is a flowing cultural exhibition hall, and every passenger is a witness to Silk Road civilization. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to start your exclusive Silk Road journey!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
