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Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation

Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train:Complete Guide to a Luxury Train Journey Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road 🚂✨
[Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations]
As a representative of domestic high-end themed tourism trains, the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train has attracted numerous travelers since its operation in 2023 with its “mobile luxury hotel + in-depth cultural experience” model. In 2026, the route will be fully upgraded, covering 16 core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting the four major cities of Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, traversing natural wonders such as the Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, and visiting cultural landmarks such as Gaotai Residential Buildings and Id Kah Mosque. The train features compartment designs that include specified items in the itinerary, equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, 24-hour butler service, and meals crafted by a Michelin-starred chef team that blend Western Region flavors with international cuisine.
According to recent operational data for 2026, the train recommends three open departures throughout the year (June 14th/September 2nd/September 28th), with a limited capacity of 88 passengers per departure. It adopts a “one-price includes specified items in the itinerary” model, covering all expenses such as accommodation, meals, admission tickets, and private car transfers. The specially designed “Mobile Classroom” segment invites local intangible cultural heritage inheritors and historians to give lectures on board, allowing travelers to experience the millennium-old context of Silk Road civilization while on the move.
[Simple Itinerary]
📅 16-Day Panoramic Itinerary of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (June 14th departure)
Day 1:National – Urumqi
Exclusive airport pickup service, check-in at Hilton Urumqi Hotel, dinner is a hotel buffet
Day 2:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Includes a boat tour experience, lunch features the Jade Pool Banquet, and dinner is the Dawaz Welcome Banquet
Day 3:Urumqi – Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train – Kuitun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
After lunch on the train, traverse the Duku Highway, and experience Nalati’s specialty dinner
Day 4:Nalati Grassland – Tianshan Flower Sea – Yining
Full-day in-depth tour of the grassland and flower sea, stay at InterContinental Yining Hotel
Day 5:Yining – Sayram Lake – Beitun City
After a tour around the lake, return to the train, dinner is a customized train meal
Day 6:Beitun City – Hemu
Check-in at Hemu Resort Hotel, experience life in a Tuwa wooden house

Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train: Complete Guide to a Luxury Train Journey Through the Millennium-Old Silk Road 🚂✨Day 7:Hemu – Kanas
Full-day tour of Three Bays and One Lake, stay at Manyunjian Boutique Hotel
Day 8:Kanas – Beitun City – Korla
Enjoy the Gobi scenery on the train, dinner is a Southern Xinjiang specialty meal
Day 9:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Kashgar
Foreign travelers will visit Bosten Lake + Bazhou Museum instead
Day 10:Kashgar – Gaotai Residential Buildings – Yingjisha Knife Museum
Experience pottery making, dinner is a Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet
Day 11:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake
Tour of the twin lakes on the Pamir Plateau, stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Old Town – Turpan
In-depth讲解 (explanation), after dinner on the train, depart for Turpan overnight
Day 13:Turpan – Grape Valley
Experience home visits with various ethnic groups, stay at Hengze International Hotel
Day 14:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well System
Tour of three major geological wonders, return to Hilton Urumqi
Day 15:Urumqi – National
Exclusive airport drop-off service, sleep in as late as you want

[Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations][Price Explanation]
2026 Recent Quotation System (subject to contract signing):
🔹 June 14th “Starry Xinjiang” 16-Day Tour
Qingya Residence/Shuanghui Pavilion/Family Pavilion:69,999 yuan per person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite (2 adults + 1 child):299,999 yuan per suite
🔹 September 2nd “Silk Road Corridor” 14-Day Tour
Qingya Residence and other room types:49,999 yuan per person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:219,999 yuan per suite
🔹 September 28th “Western Region Corridor” Special Departure
Qingya Residence and other room types:45,999 yuan per person
Jinxiu Weiyang Suite:199,999 yuan per suite
Price Includes:
✔ Luxury accommodation throughout (including 10 nights at specialty hotels + 5 nights in train compartments)
✔ 50+ meals (including 12 specialty banquets)
✔ First admission tickets and shuttle buses for all scenic spots
✔ Exclusive car and guide services
✔ Travel accident insurance
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, subject to the contract provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Current inquiries show limited availability for June departures, recommend consulting 60 days in advance.

As a representative of domestic high-end themed tourism trains, the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Train has attracted numerous travelers since its operation in 2023 with its “mobile luxury hotel + in-depth cultural experience” model. In 2026, the route will be fully upgraded, covering 16 core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting the four major cities of Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan, traversing natural wonders such as the Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, and visiting cultural landmarks such as Gaotai Residential Buildings and Id Kah Mosque. The train features compartment designs that include specified items in the itinerary, equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, 24-hour butler service, and meals crafted by a Michelin-starred chef team that blend Western Region flavors with international cuisine.[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing the following materials:
1. Copy of valid ID/passport
2. Health commitment letter (signed)
3. Explanation of special dietary needs
Registration Process:
① Consult customer service manager Zhang Jing by phone to inquire about departure availability
② Pay a deposit after confirming itinerary details
③ Sign and return the electronic contract upon receipt
④ Pay the remaining balance 15 days before departure
⑤ Receive the travel package (including train manual, luggage tags, etc.)
[Fee Explanation and Service Explanation]
📌 Fees Include:
Transportation:Exclusive car transfers throughout from Urumqi
Accommodation:Arranged according to the registered room type (single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible)
Meals:All meals listed in the itinerary (including beverages)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets for all marked attractions
Services:24-hour butler + professional guide team

According to recent operational data for 2026, the train recommends three open departures throughout the year (June 14th/September 2nd/September 28th), with a limited capacity of 88 passengers per departure. It adopts a “one-price includes specified items in the itinerary” model, covering all expenses such as accommodation, meals, admission tickets, and private car transfers. The specially designed “Mobile Classroom” segment invites local intangible cultural heritage inheritors and historians to give lectures on board, allowing travelers to experience the millennium-old context of Silk Road civilization while on the move.📌 Fees Do Not Include:
Personal expenses (such as laundry, shopping, etc.)
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
Secondary consumption items within scenic spots
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
📌 Special Notes:
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary by mutual agreement
Once confirmed, train compartments cannot be changed in room type
Child Price Policy:Children aged 2-12 not occupying a bed receive a 30% discount (excluding breakfast)
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing
[Travel Tips]
🌡 ☀️ Climate Preparation:
In June, the average daily temperature in Xinjiang is 18-28℃, requiring sun protection items and a light jacket; September has a larger temperature difference, recommend the “onion” layering method. Nighttime temperatures in Kanas may drop to 0℃, but the train provides constant temperature compartments, so no worries.
📸 Photography Suggestions:
For Sayram Lake, bring a polarizing filter to reduce glare
For the Duku Highway section, prepare a wide-angle lens to capture the mountain roads
Kashgar Old Town is suitable for morning photography for light and shadow effects
The train’s observation windows can capture moving Gobi scenery

[Simple Itinerary]🍴 Food Experience:
Special Arrangements:
Pick and eat seedless white grapes fresh from Grape Valley in Turpan
Experience specialty snacks like grilled eggs and pot meat at Kashgar Night Market
Customized “Silk Road Themed Afternoon Tea” on the train
🎁 Souvenir Recommendations:
Yingjisha Knife (requires check-in luggage)
Hotan Jade Dates (available at the train’s duty-free shop)
Atlas Silk Scarf
Mold Punch Printed Fabric Crafts
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q:Can I charge devices on the train?
A:Each compartment is equipped with 220V sockets and USB ports, recommend bringing a European standard adapter plug.
Q:How is the internet connectivity?
A:The train provides free WiFi, but signal may be weak in some mountainous areas, recommend downloading offline maps in advance.
Q:Is it suitable for elderly participants?
A:The itinerary is designed with a balanced pace, but the Kanas section has many steps, recommend providing a health certificate for participants over 75 years old.
Q:Can the itinerary be customized?
A:The basic itinerary cannot be changed, but special experiences can be reserved in advance (such as horseback riding in Nalati, photography follow-shoot in Kashgar, etc.).
Consult customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for recent 2026 departure updates and preferential information. Let this millennium-old Silk Road journey become an unforgettable cultural feast in your life! 🌅🛤️

Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation