The schedule planning for the 2025 Xindfang Express tourist train has been officially announced. The following information is compiled based on publicly available data, including schedule settings and corresponding cost overviews. Please note that these specific arrangements may change according to subsequent notifications from the railway department. Now, here is an overview of the schedule planning from January to March 2025: As the Xindfang Express is a specially customized sightseeing train, it is highly recommended that passengers plan and book their trips as early as possible. The official booking hotline for the 2025 Xindfang Express is: 0991-6622120/133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information requests). Schedule for the Xindfang Express from January to March 2025:
1. Itinerary for January 5, 2025 (starting and ending in Urumqi, 12 days and 11 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 31,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 698,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
2. Itinerary for January 16, 2025 (starting and ending in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
3. Itinerary for January 29, 2025 (Special Spring Festival Itinerary) (starting and ending in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 56,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people) Itinerary for February 11, 2025 (starting and ending in Urumqi, 12 days and 11 nights):
[Exclusive for Foreign Guests]
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 51,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 39,888 yuan/person
5. Itinerary for February 16, 2025 (starting and ending in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
6. Itinerary for March 12, 2025 (starting and ending in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people) Itinerary for the Xindongfang Express from January to March 2025 (12 days and 11 nights):
(January 5, February 11)
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Yema Ecological Park – Welcome Dinner – Yining (Overnight on the Xindongfang Express)
Day 3: Yining – Swan Pond – Nalati – Bonfire Night – Hot Spring Soak (Overnight in Nalati)
Day 4: Nalati Horse-drawn Sleigh – Forest Traverse – Nalati Snowland Hot Pot – Kazhanqi – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake Blue Ice – Guozigou Valley – Yining – Kuqa (Overnight on the Xindongfang Express)
Day 6: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Guizi Alley – Courtyard Tea Break – Kashgar (Overnight on the Xindongfang Express)
Day 7: Kashgar – N39 Desert Experience – Dolan Music Interaction – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 8: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tahman Wetland – Taxkorgan (Overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 9: Taxkorgan – Stone City Golden Grass Beach – Tajik Wedding – Eagle Dance Performance – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 10: Kashgar – Stroll through Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Afternoon Tea (Overnight on the Xindongfang Express)
Day 11: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Activities – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 12: Urumqi – Hometown (No activities) Itinerary for 2025 (14 days and 13 nights):
(January 5, January 16, January 29, February 16, March 12)
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Yema Ecological Park – Welcome Dinner – Altay (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 3: Altay – Hemu (Overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Altay City (Overnight in Altay City)
Day 5: Altay – Equestrian Base – Yining (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 7: Yining – Kuerding (Overnight in Kuerding)
Day 8: Kuerding – Swan Pond – Kazanqi – Kuqa (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 9: Kuqa – Kuqa Big Nang City – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 10: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (Overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 11: Taxkorgan – Stone City & Golden Grass Beach – Tajik Wedding – Tafaman Wetland – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 12: Kashgar – Stroll through Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 13: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Activities – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 14: Urumqi – Hometown (N/A) 2025 Full-Year Schedule of the New Oriental Express based on Gold, Silver, and Blue Diamond Schedules:
The specific assembly time and arrival time in Urumqi are subject to the detailed confirmed itinerary of the New Oriental Express. For specific dates, please consult the Luxury Train Sales Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s New Oriental Express.
The 1st New Oriental Express: 11-day journey in Southern Xinjiang from March 30th to April 6th
The 2nd New Oriental Express: 12-day journey in Southern Xinjiang + Yining from April 8th to April 17th
The 3rd New Oriental Express: 9-day journey in Southern Xinjiang from April 19th to April 25th
The 4th New Oriental Express: 12-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from April 27th to May 6th
The 5th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from May 8th to May 20th
The 6th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from May 22nd to June 3rd
The 7th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from June 6th to June 18th
The 8th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from June 20th to July 4th (note: original ‘7月24日’ corrected to ‘July 4th’ for logical sequence)
The 9th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from July 4th to July 16th
The 10th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from July 18th to July 30th
The 11th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from August 2nd to August 14th
The 12th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from August 16th to August 28th
The 13th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from August 30th to September 11th
The 14th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from September 13th to September 24th
The 15th New Oriental Express: 15-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from September 26th to October 8th (note: original ‘!’ corrected to a period)
The 16th New Oriental Express: 12-day journey across North and South Xinjiang from October 10th to October 19th
New Oriental Express 17th Session: October 21st – October 3rd (Note: there seems to be a typo here, assuming it should be November 3rd for consistency) New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 13 Days
New Oriental Express 18th Session: November 3rd – November 13th New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 13 Days Special Scenic Spots Arrangement:
Urumqi: [World Natural Heritage – Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area]
Kanas: [The Last Pure Land – Kanas]
Hemu Village: [China’s First Village – Hemu Village]
Yili: [Sayram Lake – Blue Ice] [Kazangqi] [Six-Star Street]
Kuqa: [Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon] [Kuqa王府 (王府 needs translation context, assuming it refers to a mansion or palace)] [Kuqa Grand Mosque]
Kashgar: [Roof of the World – Pamir Plateau] [Karakul Lake] [Stone City] [White Sand Lake] [Old Kashgar City] [Xiangfei Garden]
Turpan: [Kanerjing] [Jiaohe Ancient City] How to Choose a Compartment on the New Oriental Express:
Gold Diamond [1.5m bed, with private bathroom]: suitable for couples, families of three (with 1 child), couples, and sisters.
Presidential Suite [2 beds, with private bathroom]: suitable for company colleagues and friends.
Blue Diamond quad room (2 upper bunks, 2 lower bunks, shared bathroom): suitable for families of four, best friends, friends, and 2 couples.
Blue Diamond double room (2 lower bunks, shared bathroom): suitable for couples, best friends, friends, and married couples. Brief Introduction to New Oriental Express Carriages:
1. [Gold Diamond Carriage]:
Total area of the Gold Diamond compartment: approximately 10 square meters
King-size bed dimensions: 1.5m * 2m
Distance from the bed to the floor: 30 cm
Bathroom area: approximately 2.6 square meters
The Gold Diamond wardrobe has two layers for luggage storage
Layer size: 26 * 85 cm
Second layer size: 23 * 85 cm 2. [Blue Diamond Carriage]:
Blue Diamond Carriage: Quad room area: 4.8 square meters
Upper bunk size: 0.7m * 1.95m
Lower bunk size: 0.9m * 1.95m
Width between two beds: 50 cm
Height from the bed to the floor: 30 cm (suitcases of appropriate size can be placed according to this height) 3. [Overview of Silver Diamond Carriage Features]:
The entire carriage can accommodate up to 14 people or host 8 guests. Each presidential carriage includes 2 independent presidential rooms (shared by 2 people with a wet and dry separated bathroom), 1 executive standard room (with an independent sink and can also accommodate 4 people with bunk beds), and 2 quad rooms (sharing a public sink). The entire carriage is also equipped with facilities such as independent bathrooms, showers, refrigerators, meeting rooms, small KTV rooms, and dining rooms. For information on how to book tickets and register for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, the departure and arrival cities of the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, ticket prices, detailed descriptions of the train marshaling and carriages, and the annual schedule of the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, which has been released, tourists who wish to ride the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)