Ancient China by Private Train

Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, guests will be warmly welcomed and transferred in luxury to the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, where a two-night stay awaits. That evening, join fellow travellers for an exclusive welcome reception and dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Beijing

Morning visit to the Great Wall at Badaling, walking a beautifully restored section. Afternoon leisure time to explore Beijing. Evening dining experience at a celebrated Peking Duck restaurant.

Meals: Dinner

Beijing

Comprehensive tour of Beijing's historic heart: the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, or alternatively modern landmarks including the Olympic Village, the “Bird's Nest” Stadium, the CCTV Tower and the National Museum. In the evening, board the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcoming dinner in the dining car.

Meals: Dinner

Xi'an

Explore the ancient city walls and the historic Great Mosque. Visit the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO site often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Evening authentic Tang Dynasty dinner with traditional music and dance performance.

Meals: Dinner

On board the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express

A day of leisure traversing the Chinese landscape aboard the train. Take in panoramic scenery from the Observation Car or unwind in the Bar Lounge Car.

Dunhuang

Explore the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a delightful lunch, embark on a camel trek along the Silk Road to Crescent Lake.

Meals: Lunch

Golmud

Lecture at the Hilton Qinghai-Golmud on the Silk Road's history. Guests may explore the Chaerhan Salt Lake or take a guided tour through Golmud before re-boarding the train.

Hotan

Leisurely morning on board before an exclusive visit to Hotan's Atlas Silk and Carpet Workshop. Evening tour of Yotkan Ancient City, once the heart of the Buddhist Kingdom of Khotan.

Kashgar (Kashi)

Visit the Apak Khoja Tomb, wander the Old Town and explore the Gaotai folk houses. Lunch in a local restaurant introduces Uyghur cuisine before returning to the train.

Meals: Lunch

Turpan

Explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, marvel at the Karez irrigation system, and visit the Jiaohe Ruins. Evening farewell dinner aboard the train.

Meals: Dinner

Turpan & Urumqi

Restful morning on board before disembarking in Urumqi, the cosmopolitan capital of Xinjiang, for an overnight stay.

Urumqi

Final morning; transfers to Urumqi's international airport for onward journey.