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Premium Services: The Silk Road Express redefines luxury travel with its unparalleled premium services.
Ultimate Fine Dining Experience: The train boasts a world-class restaurant car, where passengers can savor gourmet meals crafted by renowned chefs using the finest locally sourced ingredients.
Picturesque Natural Scenery: The offering tourists with the world's most stunning landscapes.
Unique Cultural Experience: Along the route, passengers have the opportunity to disembark and engage in immersive experiences that showcase the heritage and traditions of the regions they traverse.
Welcome to Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, with a history of more than 2,100 years. Once it served as a major commercial town on the Silk Road, and a hub for east-west communication. Getting off the plane, you will find your tour guide is already waiting for you at the airport. Along the way to your hotel, you can enjoy the charming natural scenery and learn more about the history, culture and customs of the vast region from the guide. And you can get a nice rest and dinner once arriving at the hotel.
Xining City
Xining CityIn Xining, what you can't miss is the grand Kumbum Monastery. Nestled in the serene valleys of Qinghai Province, Kumbum Monastery, also known as Ta'er Monastery, stands as a beacon of Tibetan Buddhism and a testament to centuries of spiritual devotion. As you approach this sacred site, the air seems to thicken with the scent of incense and the soft murmur of prayers, creating an atmosphere that is both tranquil and profoundly moving. Then you'll set foot on the luxury Silk Road Express to Dachaidan.
Kumbum Monastery
Kumbum MonasteryHaving enjoyed the splendid culture, today the train will take you to harvest some natural beauty at the Emerald Lake in Dachaidan. Tucked away in the heart of the Qaidam Basin, the Lake in Dachaidan is a surreal oasis amidst the vast deserts of Qinghai Province. Its vibrant colors and pristine beauty make it a must-visit destination for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure. Whether capturing reflections of the sky or the play of light on the lake's surface, you will be treated to a visual feast that changes with every step. Then you will embark on the joyous Silk Road Express excursion to Dunhuang.
Emerald Lake
Emerald LakeAfter arriving in Dunhuang in the morning. you'll head to the world-renowned Mogao Grottoes, where you can admire the exquisite murals and sculptures under the guidance of a professional guide. Immerse yourself in the charm of thousand-year-old Buddhist art and learn about the history and culture of the Silk Road. Apart from that, you will visit the Mingsha Mountains. Under the glow of the setting sun, you can ride a camel through the desert, listening to the rhythmic sound of camel bells, or climb the sand dunes barefoot, feeling the fine sand slip through your fingers.
Mingsha Mountains
Mogao GrottesToday our journey comes to an end. After breakfast, your guide will take you to the airport.
Local drivers familiar with the routes with years of driving experience.
Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure.
Private transportation throughout the itinerary together with air-conditioned vehicles.
Airfare listed in the itinerary with tax (eco class)
High speed Train Tickets listed in the itinerary ( 2nd Class)
Professional English speaking local tour guides.
Friendly and warm service for you during the journey.
Entrance fees for sightseeing, excursions, and activities listed in the program.
Shuttle buses and Eco Cart listed in the itinerary is arranged. ( no hidden cost)
4 star boutique hotel (2 persons shared one room)
Delicacy western style breakfast provided by the hotel.
24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.
Allowance for the guide and driver.
Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.
2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.
Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers. (7-10 USD /pax/day)
Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary. (Budget: 5-15 USD /pax/meal)
We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.
Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.
We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.
1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)
2. Typically we will take 600 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)
3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)
Our cancellation policies are very friendly.
If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.
If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.
