The New Oriental Express is renowned as one of the luxury tourist trains in Xinjiang, having won widespread praise for its exceptional quality and outstanding service. The train employs cutting-edge shock absorption technology and features extra-large panoramic windows, ensuring passengers enjoy safety, comfort, and luxury throughout their journey. The New Oriental Express not only provides a one-stop tourism solution, covering scenic spot sightseeing, accommodation arrangements, dining services, and professional tour guide accompaniment, but also allows tourists to fully experience the captivating scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. Given that the New Oriental Express is a customized tourist train operating on a fixed schedule, reservations for the following year are usually made one year in advance. It is recommended to book early. 2025 New Oriental Express Official Website Reservation Manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Ticket Price Information for the New Oriental Express on July 8, 2025
Gold Diamond Cabin (with private bathroom, 1 king bed for 2 people): 72999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Cabin: Suite (with private bathroom for 2 people/two single rooms) / Gold Diamond Standard King Bed: 72999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Cabin for 4 people: 32999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Cabin for 2 people: 44999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Cabin Executive Room (with sink, no private bathroom, bunk beds for 2 people): 45999 yuan/person
Price for children under 6 years old not occupying a berth: 9999 yuan/person (including meals, transportation, and tour guide services, excluding tickets and train berth reservations) II. New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang Tourism Route:
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi
Day 2: Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan – Take the New Oriental Express to Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Jiadenyu
Day 5: Jiadenyu – Kazakh Folk Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Take the New Oriental Express to Yining
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Six Star Street
Day 7: Yining – Nalati
Day 8: Nalati – Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Big and Small Dragon Lakes – Kuqa
Day 9: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated contextually, here kept as is) – Take the New Oriental Express to Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach – Taxkorgan County
Day 11: Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Xiangfei Garden – Take the New Oriental Express to Korla
Day 13: Lop Nur Village – Bosten Lake – Take the New Oriental Express to Urumqi
Day 14: Arrive in Urumqi – Self-return. III. Booking Methods for the New Oriental Express
Booking Channel: Tickets for the New Oriental Express are not sold separately on the official website of the 12306 Railway Bureau, but are sold through formal travel agency channels cooperating with the Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau.
Official Inquiry Center: You can make inquiries and reservations by calling the dedicated customer service hotline of the New Oriental Express: 133 2555 9266. IV. Booking Process for the New Oriental Express
1. Inquiry and Understanding: First, contact the official inquiry center of the New Oriental Express to learn more about its detailed information, including carriage types, facilities, itinerary routes, and prices.
2. Select Date and Route: Choose a suitable travel date and route for the New Oriental Express based on personal schedule and interests. The New Oriental Express offers a variety of itinerary options, including panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang and southern Xinjiang tours. 3. Provide Identity Information and Pay Deposit: After confirming the travel date and seat, provide personal identity information and pay the corresponding deposit. The deposit amount varies by carriage type, such as 20,000 yuan/person for Gold Diamond suites and presidential suites, and 15,000 yuan/person for Blue Diamond suites.
4. Contract Signing: After paying the deposit, you will receive detailed itinerary and price information. Pay the final payment 30 days in advance and sign an electronic contract regulated by the National Culture and Tourism Administration to complete the booking process.
5. Airport Pickup Service: After confirming your arrival and departure flights or train information for Urumqi, inform the travel agency customer service. On the day of arrival, a one-stop airport pickup service will be arranged to start your luxurious journey on the New Oriental Express. V. Characteristics of Riding the New Oriental Express Compared to Other Ordinary Trains
1. Luxury Amenities and Comfortable Experience:
The carriage design of the New Oriental Express focuses on passengers’ comfort experience, with both Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond carriages offering high-quality accommodation. The train is equipped with extra-large glass panoramic windows, allowing passengers to enjoy the natural beauty of Xinjiang throughout the journey.
2. Thoughtfully Planned Itinerary:
The New Oriental Express departs from Urumqi, passing through Bortala, Yining, Kuqa, Atush, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Ruoqiang, Korla, and other places, covering multiple important attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang. Each stop has arranged a variety of activities, such as visiting historical sites and experiencing local culture. 3. Gourmet Feast:
Meal service on the train is provided by a professional chef team, combining Xinjiang’s unique ingredients to bring passengers an authentic culinary experience.
4. Professional Tour Guide Service:
Experienced tour guides accompany the journey throughout, providing detailed introductions to attractions and interpretations of cultural backgrounds, ensuring professional guidance and service at every stage of the trip. 5. Cultural Exchange Opportunities:
During the journey, passengers have the opportunity to interact with local residents, understand their way of life and traditional customs, and enhance their understanding and appreciation of Xinjiang’s diverse cultures.
6. Safety Guarantee Measures:
Train operations strictly adhere to safety regulations, ensuring a worry-free journey for passengers.