In 2025, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train invites you to embark on a dreamlike journey through Xinjiang by train. Now, the schedule for the New Oriental Express throughout 2025 has been officially announced. You can calmly choose your preferred departure date based on your personal schedule. As a domestically luxury-level tourist train, the New Oriental Express rivals five-star hotels in terms of luxury and is even被誉为 as a luxury cruise ship on land. Equipped with cutting-edge shock absorption systems and ultra-spacious viewing windows, the train provides you with an unprecedented safe and comfortable travel experience, making it the best mode of travel available today. 2025 New Oriental Express official booking hotline: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add for free consultation and detailed route information). New Oriental Express carriage prices:
The ticket prices for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train vary depending on the type of seating. Below is the range of single ticket prices for each type of seating:
Gold Diamond Compartment (2 persons per room): approximately RMB 50,000-70,000 per person;
Blue Diamond Compartment (2 persons per room): approximately RMB 30,000-40,000 per person;
Blue Diamond Compartment (4 persons per room): approximately RMB 20,000-30,000 per person;
Silver Diamond Carriage Presidential Suite: approximately RMB 60,000-70,000 per person;
Silver Diamond Carriage Executive Room (2 persons per room): approximately RMB 30,000-40,000 per person
Silver Diamond Carriage (4 persons per room): approximately RMB 20,000-30,000 per person. Overview of New Oriental Express features:
1. This train operates during the night and rests during the day, with sleeping berths throughout the carriage. Equipped with everything needed, it is like a mobile ‘star-rated retreat’.
2. Enjoy VIP privileges throughout the journey, with proper privacy protection, making the trip smoother and carefree.
3. A team of chefs carefully prepares authentic Chinese cuisine throughout the journey, with dedicated waiters in each carriage and daily cleaning schedules to ensure an elegant and clean environment inside the train.
4. Diverse Itinerary Arrangements: Specially planned ‘Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’, covering all major scenic spots in Xinjiang. Multiple scenic spots are visited at fixed times, locations, and routes, making full use of the ‘string of pearls’ advantage to meet the diverse tourism needs of travelers. The trains run swiftly at night and stop during the day to enjoy the scenery, with beautiful views flowing by as you travel safely and comfortably.
5. Special Mode of Transportation: Luxury trains traverse the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang, like a mobile high-end luxurious resting space. They run at night and stop during the day, without transfers and no need to change berths. About the New Oriental Express:
[Operating Experience]:
Designed by experts with years of experience in railway routes, with real evaluations from tens of thousands of travelers each year, this is a route where you can savor the Silk
The glory of the Silk Road, a premium tourist route exploring the mysterious places of the Western Regions.
[Dining Arrangements]:
Burqin cold-water fish, Ili roasted whole sheep, Kashgar Halal cuisine, Tajikistan County yak beef hotpot, Lop Nur tamarisk-skewered barbecue… [Itinerary Highlights]:
1. The scenery of Kanas, the chimney smoke of Hemo, God’s backyard and palace;
2. The beauty of Ili lies in the azure blue of Sayram Lake, the greatness of the Tianshan Mountains carved through here, the beauty of the grasslands along the way, and more importantly, the wind on the road
Light;
3. Kashgar is a must-visit, the Oriental Morocco, where the country is prosperous and the people are at peace, it is the ultimate expression of Xinjiang’s ethnic minority customs;
4. Visit the middle and southern sections of Duku Road, which are also the most beautiful times;
In May and June, Ili is the season of flowers and the most beautiful time for the grasslands.
[Lodging Arrangements]
Selected five-diamond or local highest standard hotels, stay in the Tuva wooden cabins in Kanas [Special Arrangement]
1: Kanas VIP direct access, 7-seater business van for Duku Road;
2: VIP direct access to Kalajun Scenic Area, enjoy the beauty of Nalati in June!
3: Bayin Direct – A journey to chase the nine-bend sunset dream!
4: Stay in Tajikistan County for two consecutive days, eliminating long-distance travel;
5: Kashgar travel photography, capturing wonderful travel memories! The 2025 schedule for the New Oriental Express has been publicly announced! Below is a comprehensive schedule and cost overview based on publicly available information, but please note that all details may be adjusted according to the latest scheduling notices from the railway department. The details of the travel plan for the first quarter of 2025 (January to March) are announced as follows: Given the unique nature of the New Oriental Express as a specialized tourist train, we highly recommend booking through official and authorized travel agency channels such as Xinjiang China Travel Service. The 2025 New Oriental Express itinerary has been officially announced! Below is a summary of the schedule and pricing overview based on current public information, but please note that specific arrangements may change according to the latest scheduling orders from the railway bureau. Hereby, the details of the itinerary plan for January to March 2025 are announced. Prices for the New Oriental Express tourist train from January to March 2025:
1. Departure on January 5th, 2025 (12 days and 11 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 31,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 698,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
2. Departure on January 16th, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
3. Departure on January 29th, 2025 (Special Spring Festival Itinerary) (14 days and 13 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 56,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people) 4. Departure on February 11th, 2025 (12 days and 11 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
[Exclusive for Foreign Guests]
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 51,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 39,888 yuan/person
5. Departure on February 16th, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
6. Departure on March 12th, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights from Urumqi to Urumqi):
Gold Diamond King Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people) Itinerary for Xindongfang Express from January to March 2025 (12 days and 11 nights):
(January 5th, February 11th)
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Yema Ecological Park – Welcome Dinner – Yining (Overnight on Xindongfang Express)
Day 3: Yining – Swan Pond – Nalati – Bonfire Night – Hot Spring Soak (Overnight in Nalati)
Day 4: Nalati马拉 (马拉 Snow Sleigh) – Forest Traverse – Nalati Snowland Hot Pot – Kazhanqi – Yining (Overnight in Yining City)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake Blue Ice – Guozi Valley – Yining – Kuqa (Overnight on Xindongfang Express)
Day 6: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Guizi Alley – Courtyard Tea Break – Kashgar (Overnight on Xindongfang Express)
Day 7: Kashgar – N39 Desert Experience – Dolan Music Interaction – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 8: Kashgar – Baishahu 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 City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Stroll through Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Afternoon Tea (Overnight on Xindongfang Express)
Day 11: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Activities – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 12: Urumqi – Hometown (No itinerary) Itinerary for 2025 (14 days and 13 nights):
(January 5th, January 16th, January 29th, February 16th, March 12th)
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 City (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 6: Yining City – Sayram Lake – Yining City (Overnight in Yining City)
Day 7: Yining City – Kurdining (Overnight in Kurdining)
Day 8: Kurdining – Swan Pond – Kazanqi – Kuqa (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 9: Kuqa – Kuqa Big Nang City – Tianshan Mysterious 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 – Tafman Wetland – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 12: Kashgar – Stroll through Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden (Overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 13: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Activities – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 14: Urumqi – Hometown (No activities) Ticket Price Guide and Carriage Introduction for the New Oriental Express Luxury Train in Xinjiang:
1. Gold Diamond Compartments on the New Oriental Express:
Each Gold Diamond luxury carriage can accommodate 8 passengers. One carriage has 4 Gold Diamond 2-person compartments (maximum capacity: 2 adults with 1 child under 6 years old). Each suite is approximately 10 square meters, with an independent toilet, shower room (wet and dry separation), a super large glass viewing king-size bed (1.5M*2M), as well as a desk, wardrobe, safe, and a public small refrigerator in each carriage. Each accommodation carriage is arranged with a dedicated butler.
Fee reference:
A super large glass viewing king-size bed room for 2 people, with a price range of approximately 40,000-65,000 yuan per person;
Gold Diamond Compartment area: approximately 10 square meters
King-size bed dimensions: 1.5 meters * 2 meters
Distance between bed and ground: 30 cm
Toilet: approximately 2.6 square meters
The Gold Diamond wardrobe has two layers for luggage storage.
1) 26*85 (cm)
2) 23*85 (cm) 2. Blue Diamond Compartments on the New Oriental Express:
Each Blue Diamond carriage can accommodate 28 passengers. One carriage has 7 Blue Diamond 4-person compartments, which can also be upgraded to Blue Diamond 2-person compartments (for the upgrade, we will fold up the upper bunk and only keep two lower bunks in the compartment). One carriage with Blue Diamond 2-person compartments can carry 14 passengers. Each compartment has 2 upper bunks and 2 lower bunks, equipped with extra-wide lower bunks (0.9M*1.95M). The upper bunks (0.7M*1.82M) have damping devices and can be folded up and attached to the wall. The 7 compartments share a toilet and shower room, with one Chinese-style and one Western-style toilet, as well as one public shower room at each end of the carriage. It is generally recommended for 2-4 people to stay (it is recommended for friends and family to travel together. It is more cost-effective and private for 4 people to stay).
Fee reference:
Luxury Blue Diamond carriage, 4 people per room, approximately 20,000 to 35,000 yuan per person;
Luxury Blue Diamond carriage, 2 people per room, approximately 30,000 to 45,000 yuan per person;
Blue Diamond carriage four-person room area: 4.8 square meters
Bed size: upper bunk 0.78 meters * 1.95 meters; lower bunk 0.9 meters * 1.95 meters;
Width between the two beds: 50 centimeters
Height from the bed to the ground: 30 centimeters (suitable luggage size can be placed according to this height). 3. New Oriental Express Silver Diamond Business carriage:
Each Silver Diamond Presidential carriage can carry 14 passengers, suitable for family tours, group tours, company annual meetings, small gatherings, mobile business, family reunions, and other exclusive customized travel activities. Each presidential carriage has 2 separate presidential rooms (2 people share a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas), 1 executive twin room (with a separate vanity, the twin room can also accommodate 4 people with bunk beds), 2 four-person rooms (sharing a public vanity), and the entire carriage has independent toilets, showers, refrigerators, conference rooms, small KTVs, pantries, etc. The entire train is equipped with luxury bar entertainment carriages and Chinese-style music dining carriages, with professional chefs, meals included throughout the journey, providing a high-end VIP travel service. (The Silver Diamond carriages will undergo upgrades and renovations at the end of 2023)
Fee reference:
Presidential suite price: approximately 50,000 to 60,000 yuan per person, Silver Diamond Executive double room for 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, Silver Diamond Business four-person room for 20,000 to 30,000 yuan.
The price for the entire Silver Diamond Presidential carriage is approximately 400,000 to 650,000 yuan per carriage.
Presidential carriage conference room:
The size is 4.474 meters * 2.8 meters, equipped with a three-seater sofa, a single sofa, a coffee table, armchairs, a conference table with an adjustable desktop, a refrigerator, a combined audio cabinet, a large-screen color TV, and other facilities. The schedule planning for the 2025 New Oriental 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 for January to March 2025: Considering that the New Oriental 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 New Oriental Express in 2025 is: 0991-6622120 —— 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)