Trip Highlights

Silk Road Train · Chengdu Express

The Chengdu Express Panda Special Train is the most romantic way to explore China's western regions. Departing from the Sichuan-Chongqing region, the train traverses the vast deserts and snow-capped mountains of Northwest China, entering the mystical Xinjiang region. The journey features luxury sleeper compartments, dining cars, gourmet cuisine, and entertainment activities, seamlessly blending comfort with adventure. This is not just a journey; it is a cultural pilgrimage along the ancient Silk Road spanning millennia.

Southern Xinjiang Wonders · The Majestic Beauty of the Roof of the World

The journey takes you to the ancient city of Kashgar, where you can experience the vibrant cultural exchange between East and West that has thrived for over two thousand years. On the Pamir Plateau, the white sands of Bashi Lake and the turquoise waters of Karakul Lake reflect the snow-capped peaks of the Kunlun Mountains, creating a rare and breathtaking high-altitude landscape. This is the most magnificent chapter of the Silk Road, and also the end of the world in the hearts of humanity.

Northern Xinjiang's Hidden Paradise · The Poetry of Grasslands and Lakes

The Nalati Grassland, known as the “Jade Gate of the West,” is dotted with yurts and herds of cattle and sheep, with everywhere filled with pastoral songs and ethnic flair. Sayram Lake, known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” has crystal-clear blue waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In the height of summer, the lavender fields of Yining bloom, filling the air with a dreamlike fragrance.

Pure Land of Humanity · Hemu and Kanas

The Heimu village quietly safeguards the Tuvan people's wooden houses and ancient legends. The morning mist rises with the smoke from cooking fires, resembling a utopian paradise. Kanas Lake is hailed as “God's Backyard Garden,” where lake and mountain scenery intertwine. The Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay unfold like paintings. The Fish Viewing Platform offers a panoramic view of the lake, adding an air of mystery and vitality.

Silk Road Feast · Xinjiang on the Tip of the Tongue

Throughout the journey, enjoy carefully selected Xinjiang flavors and special train meals: Kashgar Welcome Banquet, Roast Whole Lamb Feast, Saihu High-White Salmon, Burqin Cold-Water Fish Banquet, Tianchi Yaochi Feast... From Sichuan-style cuisine to halal dishes, from grassland barbecue to lakeside fish feasts, each dish is a taste of regional culture.

Chengdu − Lanzhou − Turpan − Kashgar − Kuche − Yining − Nalati − Yining − Beituan − Hemu − Kanas − Urumqi − Lanzhou − Chengdu

Day 1 City of residence in the US ✈ Chengdu

Depart from various locations in the US and take an international flight to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.

Day 2 Chengdu − Lanzhou − Turpan

Upon arrival in Chengdu, a representative will meet you at the airport and take you to Chengdu Anjing Station to board the Chengdu Panda Express Train. The train will stop in Lanzhou before continuing on to Xinjiang.

★ Onboard activities: Sichuan Opera face-changing, panda blessings, riddle guessing

Breakfast: X | Lunch: X | Dinner: Train restaurant

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 3 Turpan − Kashgar

Arrive in Turpan in the morning and visit the Karez Wells and Flaming Mountain. Continue the journey by special train to Kashgar in the evening.

Breakfast: Train | Lunch: Xinjiang-style cuisine | Dinner: Train

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 4 Kashgar

Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy a welcome banquet in the city center, and check into an international brand hotel.

Breakfast: On the train | Lunch: On the train | Dinner: Welcome banquet

Accommodation: Kashgar Radisson/Hilton or similar

Day 5 Pamir Plateau

Travel by car to the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake, and enjoy distant views of the Kongur Peak and Muztag Peak.

Breakfast: At the hotel | Lunch: Xinjiang-style cuisine | Dinner: Xinjiang-style cuisine

Accommodation: Kashgar hotel

Day 6 Kashgar Old Town − Kuche

Visit Kashgar Old Town, Aitika Mosque, and Gaotai Folk Houses, and experience traditional pottery craftsmanship. In the evening, board the special train to Kuche.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: Halal meal | Dinner: Kashgar-style cuisine

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 7 Kuche − Yining

Visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Kuche Big Naan City, and take a special train to Yining in the evening.

Breakfast: Kuche cuisine | Lunch: Xinjiang cuisine | Dinner: Train

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 8 Yining − Nalati

Visit the Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, enjoy a whole roasted lamb for dinner, and stay overnight at a hotel in the Nalati Scenic Area.

Breakfast: Train | Lunch: Xinjiang-style | Dinner: Xinjiang-style

Accommodation: Nalati Hotel

Day 9 Nalati Grassland − Yining

Explore the Nalati Grassland and experience the Kazakh herders' lifestyle. Return to Yining and visit the Six-Star Street.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: Xinjiang-style | Dinner: Xinjiang-style

Accommodation: Yining Hotel

Day 10 Yining − Sayram Lake − Beituan

Visit the 【Sayram Lake】 to admire the beauty of the high-altitude cold-water lake. Take a special train to Beituan in the evening.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: High-white salmon-style | Dinner: Xinjiang-style

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 11 Beituan − Hemu

Take a private car to the 【Hemu Scenic Area】 to admire the Hemu River Valley and birch forests, and stay in a log cabin within the scenic area.

Breakfast: Train | Lunch: Beituan-style cuisine | Dinner: Hemu-style cuisine

Accommodation: Hemu Log Cabin Guesthouse

Day 12 Hemu − Kanas

Optional sunrise viewing in Hemu at dawn. Proceed to the Kanas Lake Scenic Area, explore Fairy Bay and Moon Bay, and experience a Kanas Lake cruise.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: Hemu-style cuisine | Dinner: Kanas-style cuisine

Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area Log Cabin Guesthouse

Day 13 Kanas − Burqin − Urumqi

Morning tour of the Fish Viewing Platform, lunch featuring Kanas cuisine, and dinner featuring Burqin cold-water fish feast. Evening special train to Urumqi.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: Kanas Cuisine | Dinner: Cold-Water Fish Feast

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 14 Urumqi – Tian Shan Tianchi Lake

Visit Tian Shan Tianchi Lake and view Bogda Snow Peak. Stay overnight at an international brand hotel in Urumqi.

Breakfast: Train | Lunch: Tianchi Feast | Dinner: Xinjiang Cuisine

Accommodation: Urumqi Hotel

Day 15 Urumqi – Lanzhou – Chengdu

After breakfast, board the train for the return journey. Enjoy leisurely activities and interactions on board.

Breakfast: Hotel | Lunch: Train | Dinner: Train

Accommodation: Chengdu Panda Special Train

Day 16 Chengdu / Lanzhou − U.S. Residence City

After breakfast, the special train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou. Subsequently, board an international flight back to the U.S., concluding the pleasant journey.

Breakfast: Train | Lunch: Train | Dinner: X

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before registering.

Is this tour suitable for me?

• ​​Suitable age: Due to quality considerations and local restrictions, only applicants over 12 years old will be accepted
• ​Wheelchair access: Due to limited facilities, some attractions may need to be waived without refund. VIPs using wheelchairs must be accompanied by an assistant, and the tour guide cannot assist separately
• Special diet: Please let us know when you register, and we will try our best to arrange it. We apologize for some special diets that are more restrictive, but we apologize for not being able to provide them​​

Local conditions :

• Triple rooms are not available for this tour
• ​Please check the description of the daily itinerary in detail

Visa：

• Under the epidemic control, the procedures and requirements for entering the country for foreigners are different from the past, please contact Sonic Tour for the latest information
• If the visa is issued by Sonic Tour, once the document is delivered, no refund will be made under any circumstances

Documents：

• Please provide a copy of your passport when registering to avoid inconvenience during your trip by mistake; It is also recommended to bring a copy of your passport with you in case you need it
• During the whole trip, you need to use the same documents as when you registered, so as not to delay the itinerary or cause unnecessary expenses or losses to the VIP if the documents do not match.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return and at least 2 blank pages marked "Visas."

Flights & Baggage:

• Most airlines require a fee to pre-reserve a seat, which you can do online up to 24-48 hours before departure.
• For guests who have booked their own tickets, if there is a transfer, it is recommended to reserve at least 3 hours of transfer time.
• The weight and number of checked baggage are according to the regulations of each airline's international flight, and the excess weight fee must be borne by the VIP guests.