The New Oriental Express is not just a high-speed tourism train; it is more like a mysterious key to the mysterious cultural realm of the East, leading passengers to traverse the vast territory of China and explore its diverse culture, long history, and stunning natural landscapes. It is like a graceful butterfly fluttering in the long scroll of history, allowing passengers to deeply immerse themselves in the long history and cultural atmosphere of the Chinese nation while enjoying the changing scenery outside the window. The New Oriental Express enjoys the reputation of being a ‘mobile seven-star hotel.’ The entire train is designed with sleeper berths and can accommodate approximately 150 passengers, with all kinds of facilities available. The train adopts a ‘follow-the-passenger’ mode, with no need to change sleeper berths or compartments throughout the journey, ensuring the privacy and convenience of each passenger. A professional chef team provides delicious cuisine throughout the train, and each carriage has a dedicated attendant who regularly tidies up to ensure a clean and comfortable environment. Moreover, the New Oriental Express covers many well-known attractions in Xinjiang. The train operates at night and stops at various attractions during the day for passengers to enjoy, allowing you to have a more comfortable and enhanced travel experience within a limited time. 1. ‘What is the ticket price of the New Oriental Express in 2024?’
We often encounter customers directly inquiring about ticket prices. However, please note that the specific ticket prices of the New Oriental Express are determined based on the detailed itinerary planning, number of days, tourist attractions and routes, as well as the schedule. The exact prices should be based on the quotes officially published by the New Oriental Express. Since the New Oriental Express Tourism Special Train recruits passengers nationwide, its pricing system follows a unified national standard. The following information is provided for reference only:
Ticket prices for the Xinjiang Tourism Special Train of the New Oriental Express (Please note that the following prices are for a single passenger, not for the entire compartment):
Gold Diamond Compartment (for 2 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 50,000 and 62,000.
Blue Diamond Compartment (for 2 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 30,000 and 40,000.
Blue Diamond Compartment (for 4 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 20,000 and 30,000.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite in Carriage (for 2 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 50,000 and 65,000.
Executive Compartment (for 2 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 40,000 and 50,000;
Silver Diamond Compartment (for 4 people): The cost for each passenger is approximately between RMB 20,000 and 30,000.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train, which city is the starting and ending point of the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train, how much is the ticket price for the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train, detailed descriptions of the train marshaling and carriages of the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train, the annual schedule of the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train has been released. Tourists who want to ride the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). II. Common Questions Guide for the New Oriental Express
1. How to book the New Oriental Express tourism train?
To book the New Oriental Express tourism train, you can call our booking hotline: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Please select a suitable tour date according to your travel date and pay the train ticket deposit after confirming the tour date. Next, you need to sign an electronic contract on the National Tourism Administration’s tourism supervision platform, and the balance must be paid 30 days before departure.
2. Where are the starting and ending stations of the New Oriental Express?
The starting and ending points of the New Oriental Express, a panoramic tourism train covering both southern and northern Xinjiang, are both set at Urumqi Station, serving as the starting and ending point for both southern and northern Xinjiang itineraries.
3. What is the carriage configuration of the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express has 8 Gold Diamond carriages, each with 4 double compartments, totaling 64 berths. In addition, there are 5 Blue Diamond carriages, each with 7 four-person compartments, accommodating 70 to 140 people.
4. Are Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond carriages interconnected?
All carriages on the New Oriental Express are interconnected, including Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond carriages, allowing passengers to move freely between carriages. However, the buses after disembarking from the train are separately boarded for Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond passengers.
5. What is the internal configuration of the Gold Diamond carriage?
Each suite in the Gold Diamond carriage is approximately 10 square meters in area, equipped with a 1.5-meter-wide and 2-meter-long double bed, desk, wardrobe, safe, and a separate shower and toilet with dry and wet areas. Each bedhead also has a USB port and a five-pin socket for passengers’ convenience.
6. What about the compartment configuration in the Blue Diamond carriage?
The lower bunk in the Blue Diamond carriage compartment is 0.9 meters wide and 1.95 meters long, and the upper bunk is 0.7 meters wide and 1.82 meters long. Each bedhead also has a USB port and a five-pin socket, and is equipped with an air volume adjustment switch. But please note that the Blue Diamond carriage uses public bathroom facilities.
7. What is the dining car configuration on the train?
The New Oriental Express has 2 dining cars, each equipped with 12 tables, and each table can accommodate 4 people, so 96 people can dine at the same time.
8. How to store large luggage during the land trip?
Since the compartments on the New Oriental Express will not be changed throughout the journey, and no other passengers will join midway, you can rest assured to leave your valuables in the compartment. However, for safety reasons, it is still recommended to carry valuables with you. For large luggage, if you need to store it during the land trip, please communicate with the tour guide or staff in advance.
9. How do I board the New Oriental Express?
To board the New Oriental Express, you need to use the boarding pass we provide. When you arrive at the airport and receive the airport pickup service, we will give you the boarding pass. During the entire itinerary, you will need to use this boarding pass to board and disembark the train.
10. Does the New Oriental Express offer discounts?
The price of the New Oriental Express is a unified national price and does not enjoy any discounts or promotions.
11. Can I only purchase a train ticket for the New Oriental Express?
No. The New Oriental Express is a comprehensive tourism product, not just a train ticket. Therefore, you cannot purchase it through railway ticketing platforms such as 12306, and can only make reservations through designated travel agencies.
12. Does the New Oriental Express spend the entire journey on the train?
No, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered scenic spots, the New Oriental Express requires accommodation in land hotels for part of the itinerary.
13. What does the price of the New Oriental Express include?
The price of the New Oriental Express includes all expenses such as the luxury tourist train, scenic spot tickets, accommodation (including land hotels and compartments on the train), meals, and tour guide services. Therefore, it is not just the price of a train ticket, but a comprehensive tourism product. However, you need to arrange your own transportation to and from Xinjiang. III. Introduction to Seats on the New Oriental Express
1. Golden Diamond carriage (the following images are design drawings, please refer to the actual train decoration)
Each Golden Diamond carriage is configured with 4 suites, with a passenger capacity of 8 people per Golden Diamond luxury carriage. It is recommended for 2 people (up to 2 adults with 1 child). Each suite is approximately 10 square meters in size, with an independent toilet, shower room (wet and dry separation), and a large glass viewing king-size bed with a branded mattress (1.5M * 2M). In addition, the suites are equipped with desks, wardrobes, and safes. Each accommodation carriage is also equipped with a dedicated butler. Each room in the Golden Diamond suites has a safe, where passengers can store valuables when leaving the train. 2. Luxury Blue Diamond carriage (the following images are design drawings, please refer to the actual train decoration)
Each Blue Diamond carriage is configured with 7 four-person compartments, with a passenger capacity of 28 people per carriage. It is usually recommended for 2-4 people (it is recommended to travel with family and friends; it is more economical and private for 4 people). Each compartment is equipped with twin beds with an upper and lower bunk, the lower bunk is extra-wide (0.9M x 1.95M), and the upper bunk (0.7M x 1.82M) has a damping device that can be folded up and attached to the wall. The 7 compartments share bathroom facilities, with one Chinese-style and one Western-style toilet and a public shower room located at both ends of the carriage. 3. Silver Diamond carriage (the following images are design drawings, please refer to the actual train decoration)
The entire carriage can accommodate up to 14 people, or 8 people. This is the new Eastern Express.
1. Presidential single room (1.0-1.2 meter single bed, 2 single rooms share a bathroom and vanity)
2. Administrative standard room (with 2 beds 0.9-1.0 meters above and below, separate vanity, shared bathroom)
3. Luxury Twin Room (2 x 0.7-meter single beds, shared bathroom)
Presidential Carriage Conference Room:
Dimensions are 4.474 meters * 2.8 meters, with a three-person sofa, single sofa, coffee table, armchair, extendable conference table, refrigerator, combination audio cabinet, large-screen TV, and other equipment inside.
4. [Overview of the New Oriental Express Features]
1. This train follows the rhythm of nature, departing at dawn and resting at dusk. The entire train is meticulously laid out with sleeper spaces and fully equipped internal facilities, like a ‘mobile star-rated rest palace’ gracefully moving forward on the tracks.
2. Throughout this extraordinary journey, passengers will be immersed in VIP-level尊贵礼遇 throughout, with personal privacy thoughtfully protected, making every step of the journey smooth and worry-free, and allowing them to enjoy tranquility and comfort.
3. The chef team on the train is highly skilled, meticulously preparing authentic Chinese cuisine, each bite a feast for the taste buds. Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated waiter who, with sincere service attitudes, cleans the carriage at fixed times every day to ensure an elegant and tidy environment, creating a warm and comfortable mobile home for passengers.
4. The itinerary is thoughtfully designed, especially introducing the ‘Panoramic In-depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’, covering all the major scenic spots in Xinjiang. Through carefully planned timed, fixed-point, and fixed-route tour schemes, it fully utilizes the geographical advantage of ‘a string of pearls on a line’ to satisfy passengers’ desire for diverse travel experiences. The train races through the night and stops during the day, allowing passengers to rest peacefully at night and enjoy the scenery to their heart’s content during the day. Scenery accompanies the train, with safety and comfort coexisting.
5. This is an unprecedented transportation experience. The luxury train in Xinjiang is like a mobile high-end luxury lounge, shuttling through magnificent natural scenery. It breaks the shackles of traditional travel, traveling under the stars at night and stopping gracefully at picturesque stations during the day. With no transfers needed and fixed berths, passengers can enjoy convenience and comfort throughout the journey. 5. [Instant Understanding Diagram of the New Oriental Express Itinerary]
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Dushanzi Gorge – 0 km Mark of Duku Highway – Beitun City
Day 3: Beitun City – Colorful Beach – Hemu Village
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Baihaba – Habahe
Day 5: Habahe – Jimunai Port – Beitun City
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 7: Yining – Six Star Street – Tianshan Flower Sea – Nalati
Day 8: Nalati Grassland – Bayin Town
Day 9: Bayanbulak Grassland – Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Karakul Lake – Tajik Autonomous County
Day 11: Tajik Autonomous County – Golden Grassland – Stone Town – Dragon’s Spine Road – Tajik Autonomous County
Day 12: Tajik Autonomous County – Oytag Glacier – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 13: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque* – Kashgar Photo Shoot – Korla
Day 14: Korla – Lop Nor Village – Urumqi
Day 15: Urumqi – Nationwide