Shangri-la Express

Shangri-La Express, also known as China Orient Express, is at present the most modern and comfortable luxury hotel train in China. It far exceeds China's other trains in terms of luxury and service.

In tradition of the famed Orient Express, the Shangri-la Express is luxury, privately owned hotel train traveling the route of the caravans of the ancient Silk Road. Commencing 1985 the Shangri-la Express provides the first leg – Beijing to Urumqi. The Shangri-la Express offers the perfect way to see this magnificent country in comfort and style.

The Benefits

Luxury suites on Shangri-la Express
Executive-level service
Famous cuisine prepared by top chefs
Five-star hotels for the whole journey
All inclusive tour arrangements
VIP Access to the train station
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Facilities & Services

Luxury mahogany compartments
The most modern shower cars
Restaurant car and bar car
2 attendants in each carriage
Free in-room fruit tray
Daily Room Service
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Luxury Shangri-la Express Tours

12-Day Silk Road Adventure by Luxury Shangri-La Express A

12-Day Beijing to Urumqi Silk Road Adventure by Shangri-la Express

Destination: Beijing → Luoyang → Xian → Tianshui → Lanzhou → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang → Turpan → Urumqi
Departure Date: Sept. 6 - Sept. 17. 2013
Price: from $ 2599 p/p, based on 4 people in Twin-bed Room

Silk Road Adventure by Luxury Shangri-La Express B

12-Day Urumqi to Beijing Silk Road Adventure by Shangri-la Express

Destination: Urumqi → Turpan → Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Lanzhou → Tianshui → Xian → Luoyang → Beijing
Departure Date: Sept. 13 - Sept. 24. 2013
Price: from $ 2599 p/p, based on 4 people in Twin-bed Room

Photos of Shangri-la Express

Shangri-la Express Train

Shangri-la Express Train is a modern and comfort train which guarantees you good living even in the remotest places in China.

Shangri-la Express: the cabin

The cabins of Shangri-la Express are nice furnished and traditionally decorated with the varnished wood and brass reminiscent of a different age. There are two berths in a cabin room.