From arrival in China to your final day onboard, every detail is arranged to keep your journey smooth
Arrive in Urumqi, meet your driver, and settle into your hotel before the journey begins.
Visit Heavenly Lake by private car, take a boat ride on the lake, and see the alpine scenery that makes Tianchi one of Xinjiang's best-known landscapes.
Drive to Korla and visit the Lop Nur People's Village. Experience camel rides along the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.
Arrive in Kuqa and explore the Tianshan Mystery Grand Canyon. Later, join the naan-making experience at the Kuqa Grand Naan City, one of Xinjiang's most storied food traditions.
Travel to Kashgar and visit the Xiangfei Garden, then continue to the Gaotai Folk Residence for old Uygur architecture and handicraft displays.
The spiritual heart of Kashgar. Explore the surrounding bazaars that bring the old city to life.
Visit Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, then join a Tajik Family Visit.
Board the New Orient Express toward Altay. Pass through the scenic Ahe Highway, one of the northwest's most breathtaking highland corridors, and arrive at Altay.
Visit Colorful Beach, river meets a sweep of erosion-colored cliffs and then continue to Kanas Lake. The lake's shifting colors, forested shores, and surrounding peaks make it one of the most photographed destinations.
Continue to Hemu Village. Walk through the wooden houses and bridges, take in the view from the hillside, and experience the morning mist if timing allows.
Travel to Aktao and visit White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake. White sand, green water, and glacier-backed mountains: two high-altitude lakes that define the Pamir frontier.
Arrive in Yining and explore Six-Star Street. The broad, grid-patterned neighborhood is one of the most distinctive examples of multi-ethnic urban planning in the region.
Drive to Bortala and spend the day at Sayram Lake. Known as the "last blue tear" of the western frontier, Sayram Lake is one of Xinjiang's finest.
Arrive back in Urumqi, settle into the hotel, and enjoy a final evening on the trip.
Sleep in, then transfer to the airport according to your return flight.
Enjoy a 1:4 staff-to-guest ratio with a 24 hour butler-style service system. Multilingual “Panda Butlers,” Express Concierges, and vacation ambassadors support you throughout your journey.
Travel with peace of mind knowing certified medical staff are on board, with a dedicated infirmary. Available around the clock for immediate assistance.
Return to your cabin with evening turndown service and complimentary snacks (fruit, nuts, milk). Includes one complimentary laundry or dry-clean service per room (up to 5kg).
Enjoy all-day in-room dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner delivered on request for private dining in your cabin.
Relax with smart toilets (TOTO, Kohler) and wet-dry rain showers. Premium toiletries include Natura Bissé, Dyson hairdryers (Panda Train), and Hermès accessories (Silk Road Express suites).
Explore each stop on the journey through meaningful guided activities while enjoying the ease of returning to the same onboard suite each night
Take a boat across Tianchi and see one of the route's clearest alpine landscapes.
Walk the village, watch the century-old house performance, and see the wooden bridge and Tuvan homes.
Climb for a wider look at Kanas Lake and the forested scenery around it.
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Yes. Visa assistance is included as part of the hassle-free travel experience. The team can provide guidance, connect you with visa agents, and issue invitation letters to support your application.
International payments are supported via Visa, Mastercard, and international Alipay, along with all major domestic Chinese payment methods.
Complimentary airport pick-up and transfers to the boarding station or your first hotel are included. Luggage delivery is also handled. Note: international flights or travel to the starting city are not included.
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