Train of Glamour, Silk Road Express

Studio HBA
Train
China
2024
Luxurious vintage train bar with art deco elements. Red ceiling, ornate lighting, plush velvet seats, and polished bar create an elegant ambiance.
Luxurious train dining car with elegant beige ceiling, geometric patterns, plush green chairs, white tablecloths, and serene atmosphere.

The Silk Road Express by Trains of Glamour redefines luxury rail travel, offering a curated passage through landscapes and legacies. Studio HBA reimagines the train as a “luxurious mobile resort,” where Han Dynasty heritage meets refined contemporary design. Guests journey through history in motion, indulging in regional flavours, cultural richness, and bespoke hospitality at every turn — making each destination an experience both unforgettable and enriching.

Location

China

Studio

Studio HBA

Expertise

Interiors

Completed

2024

Sector

Entertainment

HBA Office Location

Singapore

Luxurious train interior with elegant wooden paneling and large windows showing mountain views. Plush seating with decorative pillows creates a cozy atmosphere.
Luxurious train interior with an ornate design, featuring a central mural of camels in a desert. Warm red tones create an elegant and exotic ambiance.
Elegant train cabin with two blue armchairs and a small round table. A potted orchid sits between the chairs. Wall mural depicts serene mountains.
Luxurious train car interior with a mahjong table, floral chairs, and ornate red and gold paneling. Large window shows a scenic landscape, evoking elegance.
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Wings Ni

“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 elegant decor, featuring ornate paneling, plush seating, a cozy bed, soft lighting, and scenic window view of rolling fields.
Luxurious train bathroom with elegant marble surfaces, gold fixtures, a freestanding tub, dual sinks, plush towels, and warm lighting. Spacious and opulent.
Luxurious train cabin interior with wood paneling and intricate designs. Features a wardrobe, small bar with green bottles, and a scenic window view.
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Awards & Recognition

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

Designed by HBA Singapore

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Joris-Angevaare
HBA Singapore

Joris Angevaare
Partner, Studio HBA

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Wings Ni
HBA Shanghai

Wings Ni
Project Director, Studio HBA

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