When the roar of steel replaces the sound of camel bells, a luxurious tourist artery spanning across the Eurasian continent is taking shape.

British railway travel company Golden Eagle Luxury Trains recently announced the launch of "The Great Silk Road by Train", which is not only a geographical leap, but also a dialogue of time and space spanning thousands of years. The train covers a total distance of 3862 kilometers and lasts for 22 days. It will depart from Beijing and travel westward through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and finally arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The soul of this route lies in the ultimate replication of history. The journey is not a quick glance, but a deep anchoring of the core cultural heritage of the ancient Silk Road: from the red wall and yellow tiles of the Forbidden City to the serpentine dragon of the Great Wall, from the thousand year gaze of the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an to the flying murals of the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, to the Islamic architectural treasures of Samarkand, Bukhara and Shiva in Uzbekistan. When tourists sit in private rooms covered with silk, what flows outside the window is not only the grasslands and deserts of Central Asia, but also the epic of human civilization blending.

The 'all inclusive' ambition behind sky high ticket prices

The cost of luxury is not cheap. The starting price for two person travel is as high as $50700 per person, which is approximately 360000 yuan. But this fee not only buys out a ticket, but also a "worry free" privilege - accommodation, dining, sightseeing, transportation, and insurance are all included. Keywords: Silk Road Train Journey

The first train is scheduled to depart on September 21, 2026, completing the migration from East Asia to Central Asia during the golden autumn season. For high-end customers who pursue the ultimate experience, this is not only a trip, but also a pilgrimage to the philosophy of "slow travel". In this era where efficiency is paramount, measuring the historical thickness of 3862 kilometers in 22 days may be the most expensive luxury.Editor/Cheng Liting