The Shangri-La Express is the best available private train in China, operating on
the Silk Road route between Beijing and the Chinese border.
The Shangri-La Express offers comfortable living with a choice of en-suite, double bed accommodation or traditional-style cabins, with a shared toilet and shower facility in each carriage and a twin bed arrangement.
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Take a look inside China’s premier private train, used on our Silk Road journey between Beijing and the Chinese border and on the NEW Tibet and China Rail Discovery tour.
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Retrace one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation on the Silk Road, following in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo.
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Enjoy a rail tour with a difference on the Shangri-La Express, offering a magical exploration of Tibet, known affectionately as the ‘Roof of the World’ and home to more Himalayan peaks than anywhere else, before traversing across the grand wilderness of China through stunning scenery and ancient cities.
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Our exclusive rail journeys through Russia, Europe, Central Asia, Iran and China, combine first-class customer service with a romantic exploration of the world’s most remarkable sites and a room with a view that constantly changes; offering a unique and memorable exploration of the places we visit. Find out more by downloading a brochure.
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Many of the rail cruises we operate require tourist visas to be obtained prior to travel. Please consult our online visa guide for a list of visa requirements for each of our journeys. If your nationality does not appear on this list, or you would like to speak to a member of our visa team, please send your query to visa@getrains.com.
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Diamond Cabin [click to enlarge]
*Configuration and styles of all cabins may vary
At 75 sq ft (7 sq metres) Diamond Class cabins are the most spacious compartments available on the Shangri-La Express, featuring a large double bed, individual desk with freestanding chair, a large picture window and a double wardrobe.
Diamond Class cabins have a private en-suite wet room with washbasin, toilet and shower.
For Silk Road journeys, Imperial Suite and Gold Class passengers will be allocated Diamond Class cabins with en-suite facilities. Silver Class passengers will be allocated Heritage Class cabins with shared toilet and shower facilities.
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Heritage Cabin [click to enlarge]
*Configuration and styles of all cabins may vary
Heritage Class cabins are more compact, at 36 sq ft (3.45 sq metres), featuring two lower berth single beds, a large picture window and luggage storage above the door. Towels, robes and slippers are provided with our compliments, in addition to tea, coffee and mineral water, available from your cabin attendant throughout the day.
Toilet and showering facilities are available at each end of the sleeping carriage. The shower room features a separate shower cubicle, hairdryer and separate changing area.
For Silk Road journeys, Imperial Suite and Gold Class passengers will be allocated Diamond Class cabins with en-suite facilities. Silver Class passengers will be allocated Heritage Class cabins with shared toilet and shower facilities.
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