2025 Comprehensive Guide to the New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train in Xinjiang: Routes, Official Reservation Website, Price List, and Ticket Purchasing Guide. The schedule and cost details for the 2025 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train have been released! We have carefully prepared a comprehensive overview of the customized tourist trains operated by the New Oriental Express for the first quarter (January to May) of 2025. The New Oriental Express, as a unique luxury tourist train in Xinjiang, not only provides a comfortable riding experience but also perfectly integrates diverse tourist products such as sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment into the train journey, creating a unique new travel experience. Please note that the New Oriental Express does not sell train tickets separately but is presented in the form of an overall tourist product.
The 2025 schedule for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train has been released. Tourists who wish to ride on the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Overview of New Oriental Express Tourist Train Prices from January to May 2025
Below are the detailed price information for each schedule of the New Oriental Express tourist train departing from and returning to Urumqi between January and March 2025. The New Oriental Express, with its luxurious facilities and unique combination of tourist products, provides passengers with unforgettable travel experiences.
1. Schedule on January 5, 2025 (12 days and 11 nights itinerary) Gold Diamond King Size Bed Room (with private bathroom): The price is 42,888 RMB per passenger. Blue Diamond Double Room (using public bathroom): The price is 31,888 RMB per passenger. Silver Diamond Presidential Suite (booking for the entire carriage, accommodating up to 12 people): The price is 698,888 RMB per carriage.
2. Schedule on January 16, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights itinerary) Gold Diamond King Size Bed Room: The price is 49,888 RMB per passenger. Blue Diamond Double Room: The price is 37,888 RMB per passenger. Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: The price is 858,888 RMB per carriage.
3. Schedule on January 29, 2025 (Special Limited Edition for Chinese New Year, 14 days and 13 nights itinerary) Gold Diamond King Size Bed Room: The price is 56,888 RMB per passenger (Special Price for Chinese New Year). Blue Diamond Double Room: The price is 42,888 RMB per passenger (Special Price for Chinese New Year). Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: The price remains unchanged at 858,888 RMB per carriage.
4. Departure date: February 11, 2025 (12 days and 11 nights route, exclusive for foreign guests) Golden Diamond King Bed room: 51,888 yuan/person; Blue Diamond double occupancy room: 39,888 yuan/person.
5. Departure date: February 16, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights route) Golden Diamond King Bed room: 49,888 yuan/person; Blue Diamond double occupancy room: 37,888 yuan/person; Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage.
6. Departure date: March 12, 2025 (14 days and 13 nights route) Golden Diamond King Bed room: 49,888 yuan/person; Blue Diamond double occupancy room: 37,888 yuan/person; Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage.
7. Departure date: April 19, 2025 (10 days and 9 nights, Yili Apricot Blossoms and Southern Xinjiang route) Blue Diamond 4-person room: 19,999 yuan/person; Blue Diamond double occupancy room: 29,999 yuan/person.
8. Departure date: May 21, 2025 (15 days and 14 nights, North-South Xinjiang loop route) Supreme Golden Diamond compartment (double occupancy): 59,999 yuan/person; Silver Diamond Presidential Suite (double occupancy): 58,999 yuan/person; Silver Diamond Deluxe Room (double occupancy): 35,999 yuan/person; Silver Diamond Executive Room (double occupancy): 39,999 yuan/person
2025 New Oriental Express Tourism Train Schedule
Departure dates for the New Oriental Express 2025 Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond combined configuration (a total of 19 trips):
The following departure dates feature a combined New Oriental Express Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond carriage configuration: March 30, April 8, April 19, April 27, May 8, May 22, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 2, August 16, August 30, September 13, September 26, October 10, October 21, November 3, December 23.
Departure dates for the New Oriental Express 2025 Blue Diamond configuration (a total of 16 trips):
The following departure dates feature the New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage configuration: April 10, April 20, May 1, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 15, September 28, October 12, October 23.
Friendly reminder: Some departure dates for the Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond compartments are fully booked. If you have travel plans on the New Oriental Express in 2025, please contact the official train manager, Mai Zi, at 132 01333409 as soon as possible to make a reservation and secure your seat, to avoid affecting your travel plans.
Introduction to Seats on the New Oriental Express
1. [Golden Diamond Carriage]:
Total area of the Golden Diamond compartment: approximately 10 square meters
Bed size: 1.5m * 2m
Bed height from the ground: 30 cm
Toilet size: 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: 4-person room size: 4.8 square meters
Upper bunk size: 0.7m * 1.95m
Lower bunk size: 0.9m * 1.95m
Width between two beds: 50 cm
Bed height from the ground: 30 cm (suitcases of appropriate size can be placed according to this height)
3. [Summary of Silver Diamond Carriage Features]:
Each carriage can accommodate up to 14 people or house 8 people. Each presidential carriage has 2 independent presidential rooms (shared by 2 people with a separate wet and dry toilet), 1 executive twin room (with an independent sink and can also accommodate 4 people in bunk beds), and 2 four-person rooms (sharing a public sink). The entire carriage is also equipped with facilities such as private toilets, showers, refrigerators, meeting rooms, small KTVs, and pantries.
Can the ticket price for the New Orient Express’s luxury tourist train in Xinjiang be discounted?
Answer: The ticket prices for the New Orient Express’s luxury tourist train in Xinjiang are not fixed but are priced according to the specific travel date and chosen itinerary. As a tourist destination, Xinjiang’s peak and off-peak travel seasons and different travel dates all affect ticket prices. Therefore, to determine the specific ticket price, it needs to be considered in combination with your travel date and chosen route.
The New Orient Express is a tourism project carefully cooperated between the Ministry of Railways and travel agencies, aimed at providing passengers with a high-quality travel experience. The price for each schedule is uniformly set and follows the principle of a unified national price. This means that the New Orient Express does not offer any form of preferential policies or discounts.
◆Arrangement of the New Orient Express’s Luxury Train in Xinjiang◆
Private and luxurious compartments: The New Orient Express provides dedicated train service, making your train journey as luxurious as a cruise on land. At each stop, you can relax and explore, while your luggage is safely kept by the train porters on the platform. You only need to carry lightweight belongings and enjoy the journey with ease.
Convenient services at Urumqi’s departure and arrival stations: At Urumqi’s departure and arrival stations, train porters will help you with your large luggage, freeing you from the hassle of carrying it. You only need to bring along your laundry and daily medications, and enjoy the rest of the journey.
Comfortable environment like spring throughout the year: The China Orient Express maintains a constant temperature of 72°F (about 22°C) in winter and spring. In summer, air conditioning is turned on before you board to ensure that you return feeling as cozy and comfortable as at home.
Luxurious accommodation experience: On the Orient Express, you will enjoy 5 wonderful nights; for the remaining 10 nights, we will arrange for you to stay in local luxury or themed hotels, allowing you to fully experience the customs and comfort of different regions.
Bar car adds joy to the journey: A specially designed bar car on the train allows you to enjoy a cup of rich coffee with family and friends during the trip between cities. While listening to the melodious piano music, you can relax and enjoy the desert scenery, or invite friends to play a game of chess, making the journey a pleasure.
Freshly Cooked Gourmet Dishes to Satisfy Your Taste Buds: Train chefs cook delicious dishes on site, with every main meal offering a different taste, allowing you to taste cuisine from various parts of China. During main meals, red wine, beer, beverages, and dessert fruits are provided free of charge to satisfy your taste buds.
Professional Medical Escort Throughout the Journey: Professional medical staff accompany the train to ensure your safe and worry-free journey, providing you with a more comfortable travel experience.
Thoughtful Butler Service: The New Oriental Express is equipped with about 50 staff members, and each accommodation carriage has a dedicated butler to solve any problems you may encounter during the journey, making you feel at home on the train.
24-hour Hot Water Showers: The showers in the accommodation carriages provide 24-hour hot water, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable shower anytime on the train, keeping you fresh and energetic.
New Oriental Express Train Reservation and Registration Process:
1. Product Overview and Sales Channels
The New Oriental Luxury Tourist Train, as a unique tourism + train product, is not directly sold on the 12306 Railway Bureau’s official website. It is exclusively marketed and sold through formal travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau. If you are interested in this luxury tourist train, please contact our official train manager Mai Zi (contact number: 132 01333409), who will provide you with free detailed route consultations and materials.
2. Reservation Time Suggestion
Regarding the reservation of the Xinjiang Tourist Train, it usually requires advance planning. From January to March each year, we will announce the specific departure plans, schedules, and fee standards. Once the information is announced, you can make a reservation. But please note that the Xinjiang Tourist Train does not depart every day, but operates on a regular monthly schedule. Therefore, to ensure the smooth progress of your travel plan, we strongly recommend that you make a reservation in advance to avoid missing out due to seat availability.
3. Product Features and Departure Dates
The Xinjiang Tourist Train products comprehensively cover the essential scenic spots in both northern and southern Xinjiang, with an itinerary duration of about 13 to 15 days. The starting and ending points of the special train are both set at Urumqi Station, convenient for your travel. The departure dates are mainly concentrated from May to November, with different departure dates set each month to meet your different needs.
4. Reservation Process
After in-depth communication with the staff of the New Oriental Express Tourist Train, you can choose suitable luxury tourism products such as Gold Diamond Compartment, Blue Diamond Compartment, or President Business Compartment according to your time and preferences. Then, please provide your name and ID card number to the staff to confirm the departure time and selected product.
5. Reservation Confirmation and Pick-up Service
After paying the advance deposit for the New Oriental Express train ticket reservation, we will issue a unified company receipt for you and let you sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the National Tourism Service. This marks your successful registration for the New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train. At the same time, please inform us of your flight or train information to Urumqi, and we will provide you with round-the-clock pick-up services. From the moment you arrive in beautiful Xinjiang, you will feel our enthusiasm and thoughtfulness.
Welcome to choose the New Oriental Luxury Tourist Train for an unforgettable journey!