Have you ever dreamed of embarking on a journey through time and space, feeling the awesome power of nature and the collision of multiculturalism? On May 13, 2025, the New Oriental Express will take you on a luxurious 15-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, from the fairyland of Kanas to the exotic charm of Kashgar, from the sapphire blue of Sayram Lake to the vastness of the Nalati Grasslands. Each stop will become the most unforgettable memory of your life. The New Oriental Express Luxury Tourism Train in Xinjiang is tailor-made for tourists who wish to deeply explore Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. Reservation Manager of the New Oriental Express Official Website: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Highlights of the itinerary: The ultimate experience of northern and southern Xinjiang
1. Kanas and Hemu: God’s Backyard Garden
Kanas Lake is known as the ‘Last Pure Land of Mankind’, with clear waters surrounded by mountains, as if you are in a fairyland. Hemu Village is the settlement of the Tuvans. The morning smoke and sunrise complement each other, creating a peaceful pastoral scenery like a painting.
2. Sayram Lake: The Last Tear of the Atlantic
Sayram Lake is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang, with sapphire-blue waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’. Here, you can feel the tranquility and grandeur of nature.
3. Nalati Grasslands: The vastness of the Southwest of the Yangtze River beyond the Great Wall
The Nalati Grasslands are one of the four major grasslands in Asia and Europe, known as the ‘Southwest of the Yangtze River beyond the Great Wall’. The grassland scenery here is beautiful, with dense mountain springs, crisscrossing streams, dotted yurts, and clouds of cattle and sheep, as if entering a fairy tale world.
4. Kashgar: The exotic charm of Eastern Morocco
The Old Town of Kashgar is the ultimate embodiment of Xinjiang’s ethnic minority culture, known as the ‘Eastern Morocco’. Here, you can feel the strong Islamic cultural atmosphere, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the ancient streets and alleys, as if traveling back in time to the Silk Road a thousand years ago.
Special arrangement: Kashgar photo shoot, leaving beautiful memories
This itinerary specially arranges for a photo shoot in Kashgar, where you will have the opportunity to wear ethnic minority clothing and capture your most beautiful moments in the ancient streets and alleys of the Old Town of Kashgar. Whether it is the grandeur of the Id Kah Mosque or the lively atmosphere of the Old Town of Kashgar, they will all become the most precious memories of your trip.
Culinary feast: Xinjiang on the tip of your tongue
Xinjiang is not only picturesque, but its cuisine is also mouthwatering. Coldwater fish in Burqin, roasted whole sheep in Ili, Halal cuisine in Kashgar, yak beef hotpot in Taxkorgan, and red willow grilled meat of Lop Nur people… Each dish offers authentic Xinjiang flavor, satisfying your taste buds during the journey.
Lodging experience: five-diamond or local characteristic homestays based on online reviews
To make your journey more comfortable, we have selected five-diamond hotels or local characteristic homestays based on online reviews. Whether it is the Ruihao International Hotel in Urumqi or the Hemu Mountain Villa in Kanas, each accommodation will provide you with the most thoughtful service.
Detailed Itinerary Arrangements
D1: Nationwide – Urumqi
Fly to Urumqi and check into the hotel after airport pickup.
D2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun City
After breakfast, head to the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area and take the New Oriental Express to Beitun City in the evening.
D3: Beitun City – Colorful Beach – Jiadengyu
Visit Colorful Beach and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
D4: Jiadengyu – Kanas
Visit Kanas Lake, stroll along the wooden plank walkway by the lake, and feel the leisure and tranquility of the Kanas scenic area.
D5: Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun City – Yining
Visit Hemu Village in the morning and take the New Oriental Express to Yining after dinner.
D6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Nalati
Visit Sayram Lake and stay overnight in Yining.
D7: Nalati Grassland – Bayin Town
Visit Nalati Grassland and take the New Oriental Express to Kuqa in the evening.
D8: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Visit the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar in the evening.
D9: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Visit Xiangfei Garden, tour Karakul Lake, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan.
D10: Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Dragon Coil Highway – Taxkorgan
Visit Stone City and Golden Grassland, and experience the speed and excitement of the Dragon Coil Highway.
D11: Taxkorgan – Baisha Lake – Oytag Glacier – Kashgar
Visit Baisha Lake and Oytag Glacier, and stay overnight in Kashgar.
D12: Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Travel Photos – Korla
Visit Kashgar Old Town and Id Kah Mosque, take Kashgar travel photos, and take the New Oriental Express to Korla in the evening.
D13: Korla – Luobu Village – Turpan
Visit the Luobu Village and take the New Oriental Express to Turpan in the evening.
D14: Turpan – Grape Valley – Kaner Well – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi
Visit Grape Valley, Kaner Well, and Flaming Mountain, then return to Urumqi in the evening.
D15: Urumqi – Departure Point
End the pleasant itinerary and return to the departure point.
Cost and Registration
Blue Diamond Cabin: 26999 yuan/person (4 people per room), 36999 yuan/person (2 people per room)
Child pricing: 8888 yuan/person for children under 6 years old, 10999 yuan/person for children aged 6-14
Single room supplement: 5000 yuan/person
The cost includes the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, air-conditioned coach buses at destinations, full-board meals, tour guide services, entrance fees to attractions, and travel insurance. The cost does not include round-trip airfare from the departure point to the destination and personal expenses.
The Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train of the New Oriental Express is tailor-made for tourists who wish to explore Xinjiang in-depth in a comfortable environment. Reservation Manager of the New Oriental Express Official Website: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
On May 13, 2025, let’s embark on this luxurious journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, experiencing the awe-inspiring wonders of nature and the collision of diverse cultures, creating Xinjiang memories that belong to you!