The Panda Train's Xinjiang Silk Road itinerary is one of China's most glamorous rail journeys — combining the romance of the ancient trade route with five-star train travel. Discover the luxury of crossing the Silk Road in style.
The Panda Train's Xinjiang route reimagines the Silk Road experience: instead of changing hotels nightly, you travel in a deluxe private cabin, dine in an elegant restaurant car, and wake up at a new destination each morning. It's travel as a destination in itself.
The route typically begins in Chengdu or another major city and travels northwest through the Gansu Corridor — Zhangye's Rainbow Mountains, Jiayuguan's fortress, Dunhuang's Mogao Caves and singing dunes — before crossing into Xinjiang for Turpan's ruins and grapes, and continuing toward Urumqi and beyond.
Cabins feature comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic windows. The lounge and bar cars provide space for socializing, while the dining car serves gourmet Chinese and Western cuisine. The panda-themed decor adds a playful touch.
At each stop, guests disembark for guided tours with professional English-speaking guides. Transfers, entrance fees, and often meals onshore are included, making the journey seamless and enriching.
This is ideal for travelers who want the full Silk Road experience with maximum comfort — couples, families, and older travelers who prefer not to repack and change hotels. It's also a memorable way to celebrate a special occasion.
The Panda Train operates limited departures, and the Xinjiang route is among its most popular. Cabins sell out months ahead. Book through a reputable travel agency that can secure your cabin and handle the entire itinerary.