Luxury Train Travel: The Grand Silk Road

The Golden Eagle Silk Road Express is a luxurious private train that offers an unparalleled journey across the ancient Silk Road. With 35 years of experience operating extraordinary rail journeys, every detail of this train has been carefully selected to provide guests with the utmost in comfort and elegance. The train features elegantly designed en-suite cabins in two accommodation classes – the Superior Cabin and the Han Dynasty Suite. The Superior Cabins transform seamlessly from a daytime lounge with two sofas to a cozy bedroom at night, providing guests with a flexible and comfortable living space during the journey. The expansive Han Dynasty Suite boasts a separate living room, dressing table, and private in-cabin dining. All cabins blends traditional Chinese decor with modern amenities to create a refined home away from home.

Onboard, enjoy attentive English-speaking service and a wealth of luxurious amenities. The train’s two distinct restaurant cars offer an array of both Western and Chinese cuisine, prepared by skilled chefs and served on fine china. The Bar Lounge Car features an extensive selection of premium spirits, wines and cocktails crafted by experienced mixologists. A highlight is the train’s remarkable Observation Car, which boasts the largest panoramic windows in all of China, offering 270-degree views to admire the ever-changing landscapes. With meticulous attention to detail, the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express elevates rail travel to new heights of comfort and sophistication.

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How do I book this tour?

Please use the inquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or email [email protected] to get started. One of our travel designers will be in touch accordingly to start the process of planning your custom China trip!  

What is the payment schedule?

1.Deposit:

Once you are ready to book, a 25% deposit fee is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your total trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

2.Full payment:

Full trip payment will be requested 60 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 60 days of your departure, you may be asked to make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay. 

What is your cancellation policy? 

See our full booking conditions here.

We’re on the ground with you

During the planning phase, our team of specialist travel advisors based in China will design every detail of your trip with you. When you’re on the ground, they will then orchestrate your entire journey, maintaining close contact with each of your guides throughout your trip to ensure you’re having the best journey possible. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we are committed to ensuring that your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end. 

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking complement. With over two decades of experience, we’ve run just about every type of journey you can imagine. No request is too strange, too extreme, or too exclusive. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life. 

We embody passion

WildChina’s guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China. 

The little things, the big picture

We firmly believe that supporting local people and economies allows you to experience the soul of a destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s cultures. From watching artisans’ hand–make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.