16 + 4 daysTrain journey plus a selectable Chengdu ground programme
16-day train programmeThe train departs on Day 3 of each journey
Only 30 placesReserved for the Surabaya group
Indonesia pickupLocal transfers and group coordination
Journey line
Jakarta
Chengdu
Urumqi
Altay
Ili
Kuqa
Kashgar
Chengdu
Service arrangement
How the Surabaya group is organised
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Local guide and private pickup in Indonesia
A local guide coordinates door-to-door or airport pickup with a Silverbird black executive vehicle, or an equivalent private car confirmed for the group size and luggage.
Pickup details confirmed before departure
Surabaya meeting-point coordination
Indonesia-based group communication
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Private ground services in China
Transfers, guides and dedicated vehicles in Chengdu and Xinjiang are arranged for the Surabaya group.
Private Chengdu transfers, guide and vehicle
Dedicated Xinjiang vehicle and guide
Route preferences within available modules
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Shared scheduled train departure
Thirty places are reserved for the Surabaya group. The train is not privately chartered; public areas, dining and onboard activities are shared.
Two guests share one Jinta cabin
Public areas, dining and activities are shared
Stations and timings follow the final railway notice
The train experience
On board Jinxiu Tianfu
Explore the Jinta cabin, shared public spaces and onboard dining. Cabin details follow the operator’s final specification.
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Jinta cabinTwin beds and tea table
Cabin facilitiesFinal specification by the operator
Shared loungeOpen to guests on the same departure
Onboard diningMeal service follows the route plan
Window viewsXinjiang scenery between stops
Your journey · step by step
Choose Chengdu and Xinjiang in one guided flow
Choose one card at each step. Completed choices collapse automatically, and the final review appears when the journey is complete.
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Private Chengdu day
Choose your preferred Chengdu programme
Tickets, access and travel time will be confirmed in the written itinerary.
02Up nextUrumqi
03Up nextAltay, Hemu & Kanas
04Up nextIli & Kuqa
IncludedShared Kashgar & Pamir routeKashgar, Pamir & the return train
Day by day
Journey preview
D0 is the 28 September departure night. Day 1 begins in Chengdu on 29 September; Train Day is shown separately.
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D0
Departure night
Fly from Surabaya on the ticketed itinerary.
Air ChinaJakarta → China hub → ChengduChina SouthernJakarta → Guangzhou → ChengduSingapore AirlinesJakarta → Singapore → ChengduCathay PacificJakarta → Hong Kong → Chengdu
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Days 1–3
Chengdu
Private arrival services, one chosen Chengdu day and the boarding evening.
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Days 4–5 · Train Days 1–2
Westbound train
Begin the scheduled train programme and reach Urumqi.
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Days 6–17 · Train Days 3–14
North & South Xinjiang
Hemu, Kanas, Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau by confirmed module.
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Days 18–20 · Train Days 15–16
Return to Surabaya
Return by train to Chengdu, stay one night and transfer privately to the airport.
Stay, dining and priceAccommodation, meals and price
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Accommodation
Reference onlyChengdu hotels
Niccolo Chengdu or W Chengdu, with breakfast included. Final allocation follows availability and the signed contract.
Confirmed occupancy; facilities to verifyJinta cabin
Two guests share one Jinta cabin. Bed type, bathroom, dimensions and other facilities follow the operator’s final specification.
Meals
Scheduled train dining
Meals in the 16-day train programme vary by route module. Onboard dining is shared with other guests on the same departure.
Regional Xinjiang meals
Regional meals are planned by destination. Restaurant names and menus will be confirmed in writing.
Estimated from ECB reference rates on 1 September 2026. Contract and payment remain in RMB.
Surabaya return international flights, as ticketed and contracted
Private Chengdu and Xinjiang ground services
Scheduled train programme and specified accommodation
Only services listed in the signed contract are included.
Before you request the journey
Common questions
Do the 30 places mean a private train charter?
No. Indonesia coordination and China ground services are arranged for the Jakarta group, but Jinxiu Tianfu remains a shared scheduled departure. The group has 30 reserved places, not a private charter.
How are D0, the 20-day journey and Train Days counted?
D0 is the Jakarta departure night on 28 September. Day 1 begins in Chengdu on 29 September and Day 20 is 18 October. Train Day 1 is 2 October and Train Day 16 is 17 October.
Is Duku Highway included on this October departure?
It is not included in the current October plan. On Train Day 8, Route A returns from Nalati to Yining and continues to Kuqa by train; breakfast and lunch on Train Day 9 are served on the train.
Can the route modules be combined freely?
No. Urumqi, Altay and Ili–Kuqa are selected from the available options; Kashgar and Pamir are the shared fixed stage. Route B combines the Kalajun and Kurdining grasslands.
Can halal, vegetarian or allergy requests be handled?
Yes. We record the request and seek confirmation from the relevant suppliers. Specific meals are confirmed in writing before they are treated as included.
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