How to purchase tickets/schedules/prices for the 2025 New Oriental Express special train for Xinjiang tourism
Reservation phone number: 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat)
The sound of camel bells echoing, the hustle and bustle of people, this is the Western Regions!
Traveling to Xinjiang by train is also a new way to experience a complete tour of the 1.6 million square kilometers of Xinjiang
Our story begins here
[My name is South Xinjiang]:
Full name: The southern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang
How others see me:
No big cities, unfamiliar, remote, backward, with gobi deserts,
Having been misunderstood for so many years, now let’s put aside stereotypes,
Allow me to introduce to you a South Xinjiang that is both beautiful and intelligent, with outstanding natural scenery and talent!
The ancient Silk Road, a civilization of thousands of years, has captivated countless people
Put aside prejudice and come to witness the true South Xinjiang
Let the north of the Great Wall with iron horses and autumn winds meet you, carrying a basket and sword
The departure dates for the entire year of the 2024 New Oriental Express have been announced. For booking inquiries, please contact the dedicated customer service line of the New Oriental Express: Guo Jing 1813962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The entire train is prepared according to five-star hotel standards. It is the pinnacle of world-class super luxury trains. It is a mobile dream castle that makes some of the world’s travel enthusiasts envy. They are already drooling. Every day, the train travels from north to south, circling Xinjiang, crossing deserts and gobis, passing leisurely white and black yaks on the Pamir Plateau, snow-capped mountains. You can visit the Irtysh River to pick up beautiful pebbles, go to Kekeri Lake to find shepherds and enjoy the wine brewed by them, see dances and songs of different ethnic groups in Kanas, or go to Turpan to see the ancient karez wells and taste sweet grapes, traverse the endless Taklamakan Desert, and enjoy desert customs. By riding on this New Oriental Express, you can visit the entire panorama of Xinjiang, understand the various customs and cultures of multiple ethnic groups in the entire region, and see the abundance and beauty of Xinjiang. Next, let’s take a look at the length and characteristics of the train. By riding on this New Oriental Express, you can visit the entire panorama of Xinjiang, understand the multiculturalism of the entire region, see rich customs and cultures, and witness the abundance of Xinjiang. Next, let’s take a look at the length and characteristics of the train.
The upgraded New Oriental Express has a total of 18 carriages, including 8 Gold Diamond carriages and 10 Blue Diamond carriages. Each Gold Diamond carriage accommodates 8 passengers, including 4 two-person suites with double beds, desks, wardrobes, safes, and private bathrooms; each Blue Diamond carriage accommodates 28 passengers in 7 four-person compartments, including bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and showers. The train is also equipped with dining cars, bar cars, and other functional carriages. Each bedside has 2 sets of charging sockets, Wi-Fi coverage, and complete solid wood furniture that meets environmental standards.
【Introduction to the New Oriental Express】
The New Oriental Express tourist train underwent a complete upgrade in 2020 with a total investment of 48 million yuan. Compared to the original Oriental Express carriage body,
The new carriage body has significantly improved sealing, stability, and shock absorption, and is equipped with large glass viewing windows. The train boasts the largest area in China currently,
Luxury compartments with showers. The shower rooms are separated into wet and dry areas, using the most advanced partition material design currently available. Ceramic toilets are exclusively used throughout the train. Each
Each room has an air volume adjustment switch, and each bedside in the compartments is equipped with a USB port and a 5-pin socket. The train has undergone special formaldehyde removal work and fully complies with international standards.
The New Oriental Express is currently China’s newest luxury tourist train. The hardware configuration, dining services, and attentive staff on the train are all
Services comparable to star-rated hotels. The accommodation carriages include 8 sections of Supreme Gold Diamond (4 luxury suites per carriage, accommodating 2 people each, with private bathrooms.
Bathrooms/desks/wardrobes/safes) and luxury Blue Diamond compartments in 4 sections (7 compartments per carriage, accommodating 2-4 people each, with shared bathrooms in each carriage.
Private showers/refrigerators) in two types of compartments, with complete bathroom facilities. The compartments have large viewing windows, exclusive bedding, and a luxury bar throughout the train.
Entertainment carriages and Chinese-style dining carriages are equipped with professional chefs, providing premium VIP tourism services throughout the journey.
The New Oriental Express is exclusively crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau, with integrated and optimized operating routes, making full use of passengers’ nighttime rest time for travel,
Therefore, during the day, you can visit more attractions and stay longer. The train tracks move straight ahead, shortening the travel time. Passengers can
Stroll through the carriages or relax and have a drink in the entertainment carriage and dining carriage, enjoying the scenery along the way in beautiful Xinjiang
New Oriental Express departure dates and prices for January and February 2024:
New Oriental Express gathering time in Urumqi:
First trip: January 27th
Second trip: February 10th (the first day of the Lunar New Year)
Third trip: February 12th (the third day of the Lunar New Year)
Fourth trip: February 22nd
New Oriental Express fee standard:
Luxury Blue Diamond carriage (4-person room): 16,999 yuan/person
Luxury Blue Diamond carriage (2-person room): 22,999 yuan/person
Supreme Gold Diamond carriage (2-person room): 26,999 yuan/person
Silk Road Tianshan entire section (12 people): 298,800 yuan/section/12 people
Child price (under 1.2m): 6,999 yuan/person
[New Oriental Express Spring Apricot Blossom Season 1—11-day Luxury Southern Xinjiang Tour]
The first trip of the 2024 New Oriental Express tourist season has set sail; in mid-to-late March, the cold branches bloom, and spring rises in Pamir, revealing a tender scroll comparable to the regions south of the Yangtze River amidst wilderness and desolation! Go see the canyon at the end of the Duku Highway, the apricot blossoms on the plateau of Pamir, the dancing Old Kashgar City, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps always narrated, and lost history: Milan Relics, Loulan Museum… Moreover, visit the first desert railway built by the infrastructure maniac during the day—the He-Ruo Railway.
Departure date: March 19, 2024 (arrival in Urumqi)
Uniform quotation for the New Oriental Express starting and ending in Urumqi:
Gold Diamond carriage with 8 passengers per section, 2 people per room: 29,999 yuan/person (18-person VIP group)
Blue Diamond carriage with 28 passengers per section, 4 people per room, 16,999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
Upgraded Blue Diamond carriage with 14 passengers per section, 2 people per room, 23,999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
[Main Cities and Routes of the 11-day Luxury Southern Xinjiang Tour with New Oriental Express] Urumqi (Ancient Ecology Park, Autonomous Region Museum) / Korla (Lop Nur Village) / Ruoqiang (Loulan Museum, Milan Relics) / Kuqa (Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon) / Atush (Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake) / Taxkorgan County (Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, aerial photography of Panlong Ancient Road) / Kashgar (Old Kashgar City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Tomb) / Shihezi (Junkeng Museum)
2024 New Oriental Express Spring Apricot Blossom Season 2: On April 7th, take the luxurious Xinjiang tourist train of the New Oriental Express to explore the desert scenery, savor the Western Regions’ charm, and witness the magical Xinjiang; visit the desert railway and see the infrastructure of a great nation; embark on the New Oriental Express together to trace the historical traces of ancient civilizations.
New Oriental Express Jiangxing and Ruonan 12-day tour of southern and northern Xinjiang
Departure date: April 7th, 2024
New Oriental Express product prices:
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond carriage price: 8 people per carriage, 2 people per room, 35999 yuan/person (18-person VIP group)
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage price: 28 people per carriage, 4 people per room, 19999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
New Oriental Express upgraded Blue Diamond carriage price: 14 people per carriage, 2 people per room, 26999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
New Oriental Express schedule for spring, summer, and autumn 2024:
First session: March 19th – March 29th: 11 days exploring southern Xinjiang
Second session: April 7th – April 16th: 10 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Third session: April 18th – April 24th: 6 days exploring southern Xinjiang
Fourth session: April 26th – May 5th: 10 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Fifth session: May 7th – May 19th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Sixth session: May 21st – June 2nd: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Seventh session: June 5th – June 17th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Eighth session: June 20th – July 1st: 12 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Ninth session: July 3rd – July 15th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Tenth session: July 18th – July 29th: 12 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Eleventh session: August 1st – August 13th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Twelfth session: August 15th – August 26th: 12 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Thirteenth session: August 29th – September 10th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Fourteenth session: September 12th – September 23rd: 12 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Fifteenth session: September 25th – October 7th: 13 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Sixteenth session: October 9th – October 18th: 10 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Seventeenth session: October 20th – October 30th: 11 days exploring southern Xinjiang
Eighteenth session: December 22nd – January 1st: 11 days exploring southern and northern Xinjiang
Configuration of carriages for New Oriental Express Golden Diamond + Blue Diamond dates:
1. The New Oriental Golden Diamond Train consists of: 8 Golden Diamond carriages + 5 Blue Diamond carriages + Dining carriage + 1 Bar carriage
2. Some dates may be subject to slight adjustments, but generally remain unchanged.
Reservation hotline: 181-39622229, 0991-8585456
Detailed itinerary can be provided via WeChat