Shangri La Express - Golden Eagle Luxury Trains

Shangri-La Express

Modern comfort in an ancient country… the best private train available in China today, the Shangri-La Express guarantees you good living even in the remotest places.

LIFE ABOARD OUR LUXURY TRAIN ACCOMMODATION

The Shangri-La Express is the best available private train in China, operating on the Silk Road route between Beijing and the Chinese border.

TRAIN ACCOMMODATION

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.

VISA INFORMATION

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.

DIAMOND CLASS

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.

Sleeps one or two in double bed format
En-suite facilities
Towels, robes and slippers provided

Towels and linens changed regularly
Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water in cabin
Cabin Area: 75sqft (7sqm)

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Diamond Class Cabin View

HERITAGE CLASS

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.