【2026 Silk Road Express】
Southern Route Of The Silk Road
[Kashgar - Xining 7 days 6 nights]

Plan A：Kumbum Monastery-A soul-cleansing destination

Plan B Museum Chronicles-A museum hiding world wonders

• 【Meal】Breakfast — Hotel; Lunch — Local specialties; Dinner — On the train

• 【Accommodation】On the train

【Today】Off-Road Expedition through ★Hami Yardang.

【Meal】Breakfast — On the train; Lunch — Simple lunch at the scenic area; Dinner — On the train or Local specialties

【Accommodation】On the train

【Morning】Drive to ★Tarim Euphrates Poplar Forest Scenic Area (100 mins).

【Afternoon】A dedicated vehicle will take you back to Silk Road Express where you can enjoy a variety of engaging onboard activities.

【Meal】Breakfast — On the train; Lunch — Local specialties; Dinner — On the train

【Accommodation】On the train

Plan A: The Pamirs - The Rooftop of the World (Altitude 3300m)

• 【Morning】Drive by private vehicle to ★Baisha Lake(3.5 hours).

• 【Afternoon】Drive to ★Karakul Lake (45 mins). 

• 【Later】Return to Kashgar (4 hours)

• 【Meal】 Breakfast — On the train; Lunch — Lake-view lunch; Dinner — Local specialties

• 【Accommodation】Home2 Suites by Hilton Kashgar Ancient City (Equivalent to the train accommodation) or similar hotels

Plan B：Yengisar & Shache (Old Yarkand) - A Journey into Living Heritage (Altitude 1300m)

• 【Morning】Drive by private vehicle to Yengisar (1.5 hours). 

• 【Afternoon】Continue by private vehicle to ★Shache (Old Yarkand, 2 hours).

• 【Later】Return to Kashgar (3 hours)

• 【Meal】Breakfast — On the train; Lunch — Roasted Pigeon; Dinner — Local specialties

• 【Accommodation】Home2 Suites by Hilton Kashgar Ancient City【Equivalent to the train accommodation】 or similar hotels

• 【Morning】Drive to ★Gaotai Folk House (30 mins).

• 【Afternoon】Drive to ★Kashgar Ancient City (30 mins). 

• 【Meal】Breakfast — Hotel; Lunch — Local specialties; Dinner — Muqam Dinner

• 【Accommodatio】Home2 Suites by Hilton Kashgar Ancient City (Equivalent to the train accommodation) or similar hotels.

• 【Today】You may enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel and wake up naturally, and then a dedicated driver will escort you to the airport according to your flight schedule.

• 【Afternoon】A dedicated concierge driver will await your arrival at the airport and escort you and your family back to the warm home.

• 【Meal】Breakfast — Hotel; Lunch — Self-arranged; Dinner — Self-arranged