Itinerary
DAY 1
All aound the whole country - Xining (urban area at an altitude of 2200 meters)
Today， a private concierge vehicle and driver will wait at your residence to escort you and your family to the airport or railway station. Guests travel to Xining Caojiabao International Airport or Xining Station on their own flights or trains.
Upon arrival， a dedicated local driver will meet the guests and transfer them to the hotel to check into the hotel.
【Evening】Enjoy
Welcome Dinner.
![Airport transfer service]()
![Xining Wanda Vista Hotel - Customized Banquet]()
![Xining Wanda Vista Hotel - Customized Banquet]()
Meals：Yak meat hotpot dinner party
Stay：Xining R&F Wanda Cultural Hotel or equivalent
DAY 2
Xining (altitude approximately 2200-2700 meters) - Hami
Route A: Guests transfer to Kumbum Monastery， a land of abundant oxygen and profound faith， for a soul-cleansing spiritual experience.
【Morning】 Transfer to visit
[Kumbum Monastery] (VIP scenic car+Dedicated Guide)(About 45 minutes by road). Kumbum Monastery， the birthplace of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism， is famous for its magnificent Tibetan architecture， rich religious art and profound religious history. Kumbum Monastery's butter flower， mural and heap embroidery are known as "three wonders of art"， with unique national style and high artistic value.
【Afternoon】 Boarding Silk Road Express.
Route B: Guests transfer to the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum， home to "world wonders".
【Morning】
Transfer to visit
【Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum】(About 30 minutes by road). Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is the only comprehensive national first-class museum in the world that comprehensively collects， protects， displays， and studies Tibetan culture. The treasure of the museum， the "Grand View of Chinese Tibetan Art Painting"， is 618 meters long， with a screen area of 1500 square meters， more than 700 thangkas， and more than 3000 pile embroidery patterns. It is an encyclopedia of Tibetan culture.
【Afternoon】
Boarding Silk Road Express.
![Kumbum Monastery in Xining]()
![Kumbum Monastery in Xining]()
![Kumbum Monastery in Xining]()
Meals：Hotel breakfast， local specialty dishes， train dinner
Stay：Silk Road Express
DAY 3
Hami (altitude about 500 meters) - Luntai
Today， guests will be accompanied and protected by a professional outdoor team
【Crossing the Great Seaway – Light No Man’s Land】. Wheels roll across terrain shaped by billions of years of wind erosion as we traverse the rugged folds of the Hami Great Seaway. Reddish-brown and dark-blue Yadan peaks stretch out like extraterrestrial ruins. Off-road vehicles are the only sign of life in this landscape. The vehicles undulate over the dry ancient seabed， stirring up dust reminiscent of that once raised by Silk Road caravans. As sunset gilds Mogu Mountain， we switch on vehicle headlights beneath the timeless solitary starry sky， as if riding inside a time capsule toward Earth’s most primal dream.
![Crossing the Great Seaway]()
![Crossing the Great Seaway]()
![Crossing the Great Seaway]()
Meals：Train breakfast， light meals in the scenic area， train dinner or ground specialty meals
Stay：Silk Road Express
DAY 4
Luntai (altitude about 1200 meters) - Kashgar
Transfer to
【Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park】(approximately 100 minutes by road)All day tour in
【Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park】 (Exclusive Train+Customized Tea Break)Here， there is the world's largest， most densely distributed， and best surviving "Tertiary living fossil" - over 400000 acres of natural Populus euphratica forest. The autumn leaves of the Populus euphratica forest are as brilliant as flames， and the twisted branches dance like dragons and snakes， highlighting its visual impact of interweaving vigor and glory. The autumn colors of the plateau contrast with the year-round snow， and the cold and colorful coexistence under the sky conveys the serene beauty of the vastness of heaven and earth.
In the evening， return to Silk Road Express，experience interesting activities on the train.
![Tarim Populus euphratica forest]()
![Tarim Populus euphratica forest]()
![Tarim Populus euphratica forest]()
Meals：Train breakfast， local specialty dishes， train palace banquet
Stay：Silk Road Dream Enjoyment
DAY 5
Kashgar Pamir Plateau or Yingjisha&Shache
Route A: Guests transfer to the Roof of the World， Pure Land Teana - Pamir Plateau (at an altitude of about 3300 meters)
【Morning】Head to
Baisha Lake(About 3.5 hours by road)， visit Baisha Lake and discover the "Silver Sand Dune Secret Realm" carved by the wind. On one side is a vast and boundless desert， with golden sand dunes undulating in various shapes. On the other side is the crystal clear and transparent lake water， which presents different shades of blue with changes in light and weather. It complements the Baisha Mountain and forms a stunning painting.
【Afternoon】Go to
Karakul Lake (Customized Afternoon Tea)(About 45 minutes by road)Visit Lake Karakul - the "Sapphire Mirror" at the foot of the snow capped mountains. It is like the exclusive mirror of Mount Mustagh - the clear lake water can reflect the shadow of the snow capped mountains. The blue sky， snow capped mountains， and lake water blend together， and any sitting by the lake feels like immersing oneself in the scenery of the plateau.
After the visiting， return to the city center of Kashgar.
Route B: Transfer to Yingjisha Intangible Cultural Heritage Town & Shache Old Town， hometown of China’s small knives (About 1，300m above sea level)
【Morning】Transfer to
【Yingjisha County】(About 1.5 hours by road) Visit Yingjisha Intangible Cultural Heritage Town，which is a place full of traditional cultural charm and is known as the "hometown of Chinese knives". The small town has an ancient charm， with shops lining the streets. It is the inheritance site of the national intangible cultural heritage "Uyghur molding method pottery firing technique" and also a showcase for the traditional skill of Yingjisha knife.
【Afternoon】Transfer to
【Shache Old Town】(About 2 hours by road)Visiting the old city of Shache，the architecture of the old city is full of rich Western style charm. The earth yellow city walls and gate towers are quaint and grand， with streets and alleys criss crossing the city. The earth yellow residential buildings are matched with windows and balconies outlined in bright yellow， vermilion and other colors， full of the charm of medieval castles. Experience the unique charm of the 'Living Silk Road Museum'.
After the visiting， return to the city center of Kashgar.
Important reminder: A border pass is required to travel to the Pamir Plateau
1、 The requirements for unified handling of children under the age of 16 traveling together are as follows:
1. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to apply for a border management zone pass separately and must be accompanied by their guardian to apply together. When applying， a medical birth certificate or household registration book must be presented (a copy can be provided if the original is not carried)， and only the child's ID card cannot be processed.
2. If the first guardian (parents) does not attend， the second guardian (grandparents， great grandparents) must provide a power of attorney to authorize the second guardian to accompany them (the power of attorney must be signed and stamped by both first guardians， and the original power of attorney， a copy of the principal's ID card， and the original ID card of the entrusted person must be submitted).
3. If other non direct relatives accompany the guardian， a power of attorney must be issued by the first guardian (parents) and notarized， otherwise it will not have legal effect.
4. The personnel handling the certificate should strictly follow the relevant requirements of the accompanying bank and should not simplify the process. Children under the age of 16 who have not completed the accompanying procedures are not allowed to directly enter the border management area.
2、 The requirements for Hong Kong， Macao， Taiwan， and foreign customers to apply for border defense certificates are as follows:
1. Foreign guests and guests from Hong Kong， Macau，and Taiwan clients are required to personally go to the visa processing hall to apply for a border pass.![White Sand Lake]()
![Karakul Lake]()
![Shache Old Town - Summer - Star Enjoyment Railway Tour-1]()
Meals：Train breakfast， plateau lake view lunch (Pamir)/specialty roasted pigeon (Shache)， local specialties
Stay：Hilton Garden Inn Kashgar or equivalent
DAY 6
Kashgar (altitude about 1300 meters)
【Morning】Transfer to
【Gaotai Ancient Homes】(About 30 minutes by road)Gaotai Ancient Homes is a highly distinctive traditional Uyghur settlement with a history of over 600 years， known as the "residential area on the cliff". It is located on a loess cliff over 40 meters high and 800 meters long at the northeast end of the old city of Kashgar， backed by the Tuman River. The terrain is steep and resembles a castle.
【After that】 Experience
Kashgar Traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts (Exclusive Experience+Tea Break)Kashgar printing and earthenware， as a traditional handicraft， not only have dual ornamental and practical value， but also are the millennium accumulation of Chinese culture with multiple branches.
【Afternoon】 Transfer to
【Kashgar Ancient City】(About 30 minutes by road)Strolling through the ancient city of Kashgar， camel bells shatter in the scorching sun， and the chanting of scriptures at the Aitigar Mosque intertwines with the string music of the Rehwapu. Amidst the maze of earthen walls， colorful skirts dance and children's laughter clink against the clinking of bronze wares. The fragrance of roasted naan has permeated the streets and alleys for over a hundred years， and the beating of the hand drum is stepping on the pulse of the Western Regions - this is Kashgar， half city fireworks， half city ancient charm，
Every brick is engraved with the song of the Silk Road.
【Evening】BoardingSilk Road Express.
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Kashgar Old City]()
![Kashgar Old City]()
Meals：Hotel breakfast， local specialty dishes， Muqam customized dinner party
Stay：Hilton Garden Inn Kashgar or equivalent
DAY 7
Kashgar - Return journey
Today， you can sleep in the hotel until you wake up naturally， and then a dedicated driver will drop you off at the airport/station according to your flight or train schedule.
In the evening， an exclusive concierge car and driver will await your arrival at the airport and escort you and your family back to their warm home.
Meals：hotel breakfast
Stay：Please take care of yourself
Price Includes / Excludes
Includes
1. 【 Accommodation 】 Accommodation fee for 2 people staying in 1 room at the hotel listed in the itinerary;
2. 【Vehicle】
Departure airport transfer: 7-seater business vehicle
Destination Shuttle: Suite - Mercedes Benz S-Class/Mercedes Benz Business/Toyota Cruiser, Parent Child/Standard Room/King Size - Exclusive 7-seater Business Vehicle
Xining section: Suite - Mercedes Benz S-Class/Business, Parent Child/Standard Room/Big Bed - Exclusive 7-seater Business Vehicle
Hami section: suite/parent-child/standard room/king size bed - exclusive tank off-road vehicle
Luntai section: Suite - Toyota Cruiser, Parent Child/Standard Room/Big Bed 2+1VIP Bus
Pamir Plateau/Yingjisha section: Suite - Toyota Cruiser, Parent Child/Standard Room/King Bed - Exclusive 7-seater Business Vehicle
Kashgar City: Suite - Toyota Cool Road Ze, Parent Child/Standard Room/Big Bed 2+1VIP Bus
3. 【Group Service】 Accompanied by a full-time vacation ambassador and a professional photographer throughout the entire process;
4. 【 Meals 】 6 breakfasts and 11 main meals;
5. 【 Ticket 】 The itinerary involves the first ticket to the scenic spot, experiential activities, and small transportation in the scenic area;
6. 【 Train fare 】 The total fare for the Silk Road Dream Enjoyment train.
Excludes
1. 【 Transportation 】 Guests' round-trip transportation expenses;
2. If a guest needs to change to a single room, an additional price difference will be charged;
3.【Self arranged itinerary】 Guests can extend their vacation or add self selected self paid itineraries and fees to be paid;
4. 【Other expenses】such as force majeure events such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, as well as additional expenses incurred due to special circumstances such as traffic delays, flight cancellations or changes in time, or other reasons not caused by our company (such as delayed accommodation, food, and transportation expenses outside);
5. Please bear the costs not mentioned in the above quotation.
Cancellation & Change Policy
Guests acknowledge that railway transportation is linked to the national economy and public wellbeing. Railway operations are managed under unified dispatching and command.If the special tourist train departs earlier or is delayed due to unforeseeable causes including emergencies, dispatching arrangements by competent authorities, railway construction, track incidents, rolling stock failures or heavy rail traffic, our company will provide 7 days’ prior notice. Should the special tourist train be unable to operate, we will notify guests 5 days in advance, and the travel agency shall not bear any liability for breach of contract.The actual departure time and stops of the special train are subject to the instructions of the competent authorities.Delays and itinerary disruptions caused by railway scheduling, construction, track incidents, rolling stock malfunctions or train timetable revisions shall be deemed force majeure. The travel agency shall not assume any liability for breach of contract for such events.
Due to the charter nature of the tourist special train, travel agencies need to pay the railway department's performance guarantee deposit, hotel deposit and other fees in advance.
If the order is cancelled due to tourist reasons, the fee deduction standard is as follows:
More than 91 days before the departure date: 10% of the contract amount will be charged;
90-80 days before the departure date (inclusive): 15% of the contract amount will be charged;
79-70 days before the departure date (inclusive): 20% of the contract amount will be charged;
69-60 days before the departure date (inclusive): 30% of the contract amount will be charged;
59-45 days before the departure date (inclusive): 60% of the contract amount will be charged;
44-31 days before the departure date (inclusive): 80% of the contract amount will be charged;
30 days before the departure date (inclusive): 100% of the contract amount will be charged.
Important Notes
1. Plateau preparation: Due to the high altitude of some destinations on this trip, please prepare effective medications and corresponding preparations in advance to alleviate altitude sickness.
2. Climate and sunscreen measures: The plateau climate is dry, and the sun radiation and ultraviolet rays are strong. Please bring protective articles such as sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen and lipstick to protect your skin and eyes when you travel.
3. Temperature difference and clothing preparation: In high-altitude areas, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. It is recommended to prepare long sleeved clothes and winter jackets to cope with temperature changes and ensure comfort and safety.
4. Common medicines and health protection: In order to cope with possible emergencies, it is recommended to bring some common medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin, etc.
5. In the actual travel of this product, without reducing the number of attractions/venues and obtaining your consent, ambassadors and drivers may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary based on weather, traffic, and other conditions (such as adjusting the order of sightseeing spots, changing the gathering time, etc.). I hope that while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the plateau, you can also ensure your own health and safety. At the same time, if you experience any physical discomfort, you can immediately request assistance from our staff.
6. The train is carrying children, and we would like to remind parents to pay attention to the safety of their children during play: the space on the train is limited, please do not let children run and play in the carriage; Please do not allow children to linger and play at the junction of the carriage; Please do not let children play alone, be careful not to slip, and beware of falling injuries.
7. Rest more when entering the plateau for the first time. If you have high fever, do not wash your hair or take a shower for the first 3 days. Drink plenty of water and avoid drinking raw water. Instead, drink mineral water and hot water to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. Diet should be moderate, and overeating should be avoided to avoid increasing gastrointestinal burden.
8. During the trip, we will pass through multi-ethnic settlements with many customs and taboos. Our way of life is different from coastal areas, and our personality is different from that of the Han ethnic group. We should follow the arrangements of the vacation ambassador. Please respect the culture and customs of ethnic regions, and respect ethnic etiquette.
9. Due to limited voltage load in the train compartments, please do not connect power strips or use high-power appliances such as electric kettles on your own.
10. Travel and Transportation Tips: Xinjiang has a vast territory and the distance between scenic spots is relatively long. Please follow the arrangements of the vacation ambassador and do not get off the bus at will.
11. Time difference and communication: The schedule in Northwest China is about 2 hours later than in mainland China. Please adjust your schedule accordingly; Some remote scenic spots have weak signals, so please inform your family of your itinerary before departure. It is recommended to download an offline map.
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