One of China’s most luxurious trains, the New Oriental Express, does depart from Xinjiang.?
The New Oriental Express is one of China’s most luxurious tourist trains, created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau and put into operation in 1999. Initially, it mainly catered to overseas tourists and has only been open to the domestic market in recent years.?
This train, with a green body and painted with the "UR" logo, runs on the north-south Xinjiang railway lines.?
The New Oriental Express underwent a complete upgrade in 2020. The new carriage bodies have significantly improved sealing, stability, and shock absorption, and are equipped with extra-large glass panoramic windows. The hardware configuration, dining services, and the quality of service personnel on the train are comparable to those of star hotels.?
The accommodation carriages come in two types of cabins: Blue Diamond Series and Golden Diamond Series, complete with bathroom facilities, allowing passengers to enjoy premium VIP travel services throughout the journey.?
In addition, Xinjiang also has another luxury train, the "Kashi" Z6516/6517 train. This is Xinjiang’s first all-sleeper direct train, covering a distance of 1,453 kilometers with a travel time of 11 and a half hours. The train is equipped with hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and premium soft sleepers, priced from 304.5 to 919.5 yuan.?
In summary, the New Oriental Express, as one of China’s most luxurious trains, does depart from Xinjiang, providing domestic and international tourists with a high-end travel experience.?