Travel Q&A

We should celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary well! There are many ways to purchase tickets for the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Express, but I think the most reliable one is to buy tickets on the official website of the Zudong Tourism Special Train. My friends and I operate in this way, and there is a detailed introduction and itinerary of the Dream Enjoyment Express on it, which can help you better choose a suitable travel route for yourself. For example, I arranged a six day and five night trip to the southern Silk Road for my parents a while ago, and there were many activities to experience. For example, I experienced traditional Kashgar intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in Gaotai residential areas, which was more interesting than simply taking a stroll and admiring the scenery. Every time we arrived, we could taste local specialty food and seasonal fruits. The train was also equipped with entertainment carriages, and we participated in many activities on board.

The ticket price list of the Silk Road Dream Express can be viewed on the official website of the Zudong Tourism Special Train. The southern Xinjiang route usually takes about a week, and I experienced it with my friends during our annual leave a while ago! The first time experiencing traveling by train, the comfort level is much higher than imagined. The train is divided into four types of rooms, including twin rooms and king rooms, as well as parent-child rooms suitable for traveling with children. If the budget is sufficient, you can also experience the Jinxiu Weiyang Suite, which is decorated beautifully and has a more spacious space! Xinjiang has a vast territory and beautiful scenery along the way! The carriage is equipped with large glass windows, allowing you to take pictures while lying in bed! At the same time, the train is also equipped with entertainment carriages where players can play cards and sing songs, and dining cars provide three meals.

I also take my child on a trip once a year now. This year, we registered on the official website of the Zudong Tourism Special Train to travel to Xinjiang on the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Express. If you want to say that the food on the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Express is free after boarding, I can tell you with certainty, yes! The registration fee includes the cost of three meals on the train, as well as accommodation on the train and hotel accommodation at the transfer point. The supporting services also include itinerary design, first admission tickets to scenic spots, experiential activities, and small transportation in the scenic area. Overall, the cost performance is quite high. We spent a total of seven days traveling from Kashgar to Hotan, from Ruoqiang to Kuche, enjoying and visiting the ancient city of Kashgar and Hotan Museum, as well as checking in at Baisha Lake and Karakule Lake. One trip connected the mountains, waters, and cultural landscapes, avoiding aesthetic fatigue!

What a coincidence! This year, my husband and I also took the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment to travel to Xinjiang for our honeymoon. We chose the seven day and six night itinerary of the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road, and there was a dedicated driver to pick us up at Kashgar Airport. The next day, we started our official journey from Kashgar, from the Hotan Museum to the Jotkan Ancient City, from the Loulan Museum to the Kelzi Thousand Buddha Cave, enjoying the traditional architecture, painting, and song and dance art of the Western Regions. Finally, we also went to Baisha Lake and Karakule Lake, which further enhanced the richness of our trip. You can find out how to purchase tickets for the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Shanghai to Shenzhen on the official website of the foot travel special train, as well as the departure date, time, cost, and itinerary arrangement. If you are satisfied, you can sign up directly. The official platform also provides relatively secure payment funds.

Check the ticket price information of the Comfort Express and find the Zudong Tourism Special Train! When I helped my parents arrange their itinerary before, I called their customer service hotline for consultation, and the call was answered very quickly. When I told the customer service that I wanted to book tickets for the elderly person to go to Xinjiang in September, they immediately explained it in detail. The prices of different room types, such as the Panda Guige Standard Quadruple Room and the Panda Yuefu Deluxe Double Room, are clearly explained from the basic price to the fluctuation of different departure dates. The most suitable room type will also be recommended based on the age and physical condition of my parents. Not only that, the customer service also proactively sent me a document containing itinerary arrangements and meal standards for each stage, which gave me a more intuitive understanding of the overall cost of the trip and made me feel particularly confident.

Where the Silk Road Dream Tour Train starts depends on which tour route you choose. The last time I took my wife, it was a six day and five night trip on the South Silk Road reported on the official website of the Foot Action Travel Special Train. Starting from Kashgar, we experienced traditional handicrafts such as Kashgar printing and earthenware in the ancient city of Kashgar, and enjoyed the customized dinner of Muqam, the world's intangible heritage. We also went to the Hotan Museum and Loulan Museum, as well as the Kumbum Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. A trip combines natural landscapes with cultural attractions, which is perfect for friends who like natural and cultural landscapes! We also tasted many local specialties along the way, such as various grilled skewers, baked naan, and various sweet seasonal fruits from Xinjiang!

A while ago, I specifically asked the customer service of the Zudong Travel Express for detailed itineraries of the An'an and Shifang trains. The difference between them is quite obvious! The core difference between the An'an and Shifang trains is the different travel routes. The An'an train starts from Chengdu and goes to Urumqi, slowly exploring classic attractions in northern Xinjiang such as Tianchi, Kanas, and Nalati along the way. It also goes to the uninhabited areas of the Dahai Road and orchards in Hami to pick fruit. My parents like a slow pace and think that this "north first, south later" route is easier and won't take too many trips. The Shifang train is the opposite. On the first day, it departs from Chengdu and travels to Kashgar, passing through Qinghai Lake and Delingha. The next day, it watches the scenery of the Qinghai Tibet Railway section all day on the train, and then goes straight to the Panlong Ancient Road on the Pamir Plateau, which has more than 600 bends and is suitable for people who like excitement. However, I am afraid that my parents will faint if they take a small car around the bend.

Brother, we Chengdu people are so lucky! The route to Xinjiang starts from Chengdu Railway Station on the An'an Express, so you don't have to travel to other places and can get on the train right away. On the day I set off with my parents and children last month, the train departed at 6:50 am. Our family was in Wuhou District, and we took a taxi to the station one hour in advance. We carried our luggage directly into the station, which was very smooth. When getting on the car, there were also staff members helping to move luggage. What's even more considerate is that the return trip also goes to Chengdu Station. My wife drove to pick me up and got on the bus 5 minutes after leaving the station. My parents don't have to wait too long in the cold wind, which takes special care of the elderly. You can go to the foot sports tourism special train to see the introduction of the Comfort Express. They are officially designated ticket sellers with comprehensive information.

I just brought my family of four back from Xinjiang last month and specifically confirmed with the customer service of the Zudong Tourism Special Train whether the Panda Special Train Comfort is charged by room or by head. They are the official agents and have the best understanding of the tourism special train. If you have any questions, just ask them! We chose the Panda Guige Standard Quadruple Room, where a family of four can occupy exactly one room without having to split into different carriages. At night, my father wakes up and my son kicks the blanket, making it very convenient to take care of each other. The mattress in Guige is thickened and softened. My parents said it's even more comfortable than the bed at home, and there's no shaking sensation when the train runs. The elderly sleep very well.

Brother, I understand you too well! My girlfriend and I just went there last month, and we calculated our budget every day before departure. In the end, we found that the cost breakdown of the Panda Comfort train was very clear on the foot travel special train. They listed every item clearly, without any miscellaneous additional expenses. The core is that the cost includes five major components: transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and services, and there is almost no need to pay extra. In terms of transportation, not only do we have seats on the panda special train, but when we go to local attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi and Kanas in Xinjiang, we take regular tourist buses without having to find a car ourselves, saving a lot of trouble. The accommodation consists of 7 nights of train accommodation and 7 nights of local hotels. The train type we stayed on is equipped with an intelligent lock, and locking the door at night is particularly reassuring. The hotels are also booked in advance.