Silk Road Tours By Train – A Journey Through Ancient Civilizations
Our Silk Road tours by train are designed for visitors to enjoy an enchanting journey blending ancient treasures with the modern rhythm of steel wheels in China. Being like a time machine, the train will take you on a journey through diverse historic destinations, with continuous landscapes unfolding one after another outside your carriage.
From the ancient capital Changan to the sand dunes of the Gobi Desert, and from the ancient passes and grottoes to the breathtaking Rainbow Mountains and lakes, you’ll follow our local expert guides to witness the timeless wonders along this legendary route.
You can opt for a regular train tour for an affordable price or a high-speed train tour for a time-efficient and enjoyable travel experience. Alternatively, you can tailor-make a luxury Orient Express Silk Road tour to experience the New Oriental Express, the most luxurious tourist train in China to date.
Who is recommended to take a China Silk Road tour by train?
Generally, the Silk Road train tours are preferred by rail travel fans, learners, students, history buffs, seniors, and retirees seeking leisurely explorations. Thanks to the well-developed rail networks in China and the well-equipped carriages and attentive service on the trains, visitors can flexibly choose either a direct Silk Road express tour or a tourist train that stops at multiple popular destinations based on their personal interests and time availability.
Best Silk Road Train Tours
Three brilliant grottoes, Danxia & Yadang landform, ancient temples & Great Wall, Weijing Tombs, desert view.
High-speed train ride from Lanzhou to Zhangye, ancient grottoes & Great Wall, Zhangye Danxia landform
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Xian, Gansu & Xinjiang essences, historical heritages, ethnic bazaar, ancient ruins & architecture, and natural wonders.
Train ride from Lanzhou to Turpan, ancient grottoes, desert fun, visit ethnic people, heritages & ruins, Heavely Lake
Train ride from Xian to Lanzhou, Bingling Grottoes, Labrang Monastery & Sangke Grassland in Xiahe
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Brilliant grottoes, Danxian landform, gobi desert, Tibetan-style life & monastery, historic architecture, exotic culture
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