Silk Road Express by
Trains of Glamour

Studio HBA Shanghai

Train

China

2024

Luxurious train car bar with red ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a gleaming counter. Plush seating and a warm, elegant ambiance create a vintage feel.

Luxurious train dining car with elegant green chairs, white tablecloths, and large windows revealing scenic countryside views. The ambiance is classic and re — Dining Area

Silk Road Express by Trains of Glamour, China, reimagines rail travel as a luxury experience where the journey itself becomes the destination. Conceived as a mobile resort, the train moves through dramatic landscapes while offering guests a slower, more immersive way to travel. Inspired by the ancient Silk Road and the cultural legacy of the Han Dynasty, the interiors balance heritage and modernity through layered ornament, rich materials and carefully framed views. From intimate dining settings and atmospheric lounges to calm, refined suites, each carriage is designed as part of a continuous narrative of discovery, comfort and connection.

Location

China

Studio

Studio HBA Shanghai

Expertise

Interiors

Completed

2024

Sector

Transport

Photography

Courtesy of WUSPACE

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A luxurious train cabin with panoramic windows shows scenic mountain views. Elegant wood paneling and plush pillows create a sophisticated, tranquil ambiance.

Luxurious train interior with ornate decor. Central mural depicts camels crossing a desert. Rich red tones, plush seating, and elegant details create a lavish atmosphere. — Dining Lounge

Luxurious train dining car with plush red booths and elegant table settings. Large windows reveal a scenic desert landscape. Warm, inviting ambiance. — Dining Car

Elegant train dining booth with red seats and floral cushions. A table set for two with crystal glasses and a flower in a vase. Misty bridge scene outside. — Dining Table

Luxurious train carriage bar with a vintage feel, featuring red and gold arched ceiling, plush seating, chandeliers, and a polished counter. Cozy and elegant ambiance. — Lounge Bar

Luxurious train carriage interior with two blue armchairs facing a small round table. Large window reveals scenic landscape of green fields and blue sky. — Lounge Cabin

Luxurious train interior featuring a games table with floral chairs, ornate red and gold paneling, and a landscape view through a large window. — Games Cabin

“Envisioned as a luxurious mobile resort, we redefined boundless luxury within compact elegance. Where the spirit of the China’s Han Dynasty Silk Road meets panoramic window innovation, the journey itself becomes the destination.”

— Wings Ni, Project Director, Studio HBA

Luxurious train cabin with ornate wood paneling, a plush sofa, and dining table. Large window reveals a serene landscape, creating a cozy, elegant atmosphere. — Guest Cabin

Luxurious train bathroom with marble and gold accents, featuring a freestanding tub, dual sinks, large mirrors, and an elegant window view. — Guestroom Bathroom

Luxurious train cabin interior with elegant wood paneling and warm lighting. Features a minibar with green bottles, plush seating, and scenic window view. — Guestroom

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Awards & accolades

Winner

Train of Glamour, Silk Road Express

Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL)

2025

Finalist

Train of Glamour, Silk Road Express

Hospitality Design Awards (HD) - Transportation category

2025

Winner

Train of Glamour, Silk Road Express

Golden Bund Awards - Best Hotel Catalogue

2025

Winner

Train of Glamour, Silk Road Express (STUDIOHBA)

Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL)

2024

Team

Designed by Studio HBA Shanghai

HBA-Joris Angevaare-StudioHBA-Portrait

Studio | Singapore

Joris Angevaare
Partner

Studio | Shanghai

Wings Ni
倪文斯
Project Director

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