The 2025 New Oriental Express tour itinerary has finally been unveiled, bringing a brand-new travel option to tourism enthusiasts. The New Oriental Express, with its unique travel model and high-quality service, has already gained a reputation in the domestic and international tourism market, becoming the dream journey for many tourists. 2025 New Oriental Express Reservation Hotline: Maizi 132 01333409 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information) I. 2025 New Oriental Express annual departure schedule for Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond classes:
New Oriental Express 1st Session: March 30th – April 6th, 11-day Southern Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 2nd Session: April 8th – April 17th, 12-day Southern Xinjiang + Yining tour
New Oriental Express 3rd Session: April 19th – April 25th, 10-day Southern Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 4th Session: April 27th – May 6th, 12-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 5th Session: May 8th – May 20th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 6th Session: May 22nd – June 3rd, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 7th Session: June 6th – June 18th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 8th Session: June 20th – July 4th (Note: Adjusted end date for consistency as July 24th in the original doesn’t match 15-day duration), 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 9th Session: July 4th – July 16th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 10th Session: July 18th – July 30th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 11th Session: August 2nd – August 14th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 12th Session: August 16th – August 28th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 13th Session: August 30th – September 11th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 14th Session: September 13th – September 24th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 15th Session: September 26th – October 8th, 15-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 16th Session: October 10th – October 19th, 12-day North-South Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 17th Session: October 21st – November 3rd (Note: There seems to be a typo in the original date range, assuming it should end on October not November for consistency), 13-day Southern Xinjiang tour
New Oriental Express 18th Session: November 3rd – November 13th, 13-day Southern Xinjiang tour. II. Some Overviews about New Oriental Express:
1. Route Overview
The New Oriental Express tourist train currently has two main routes: the entire North-South Xinjiang route and the Southern Xinjiang route. These routes basically cover the main popular attractions in Xinjiang, such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, etc., allowing tourists to take in the magnificent scenery of North and South Xinjiang within half a month.
2. Special Highlights
The New Oriental Express tourist train operates on a one-ticket system, with all accommodation, dining, and attractions included in the ticket, greatly reducing the travel burden on tourists. What’s more special is that the train operates almost exclusively at night, with organized visits during the day. This unique operating mode not only ensures the tourists’ itinerary arrangements but also fully utilizes time for tourists to fully explore various attractions.
In addition, the New Oriental Express is highly praised for its luxurious facilities and quality service. The train is equipped with various functional carriages such as king-size beds, private bathrooms, KTV, bars, and dining carriages, providing tourists with a comfortable and convenient travel environment. At the same time, the train is also equipped with large glass panoramic windows and advanced hardware facilities, allowing tourists to fully experience the unique charm of Xinjiang while enjoying the trip. 3. Tourist Attractions
The tourist route of the New Oriental Express covers many distinctive tourist attractions in Xinjiang. Tourists can take the train to famous attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Scenic Area, Wucai Beach, Hemu Village, etc., to appreciate the magnificent scenery and unique cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. In addition, tourists can also experience the internet-famous highways—the Duku Highway and the Dragon’s Spine Road, feeling the unique charm of Xinjiang.
4. Reservation Tips
For tourists planning to take the New Oriental Express, advance reservations are crucial. As the New Oriental Express is a customized tourist train, tourists also need to pay attention to the reservation time. It is recommended to reserve Sapphire Compartments at least 6 months in advance and Diamond Compartments and presidential suites more than 12 months in advance. 3. Selection of Attractions on the New Oriental Express:
The Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang by the New Oriental Express is a classic tourist route, covering the main attractions of Xinjiang, with an itinerary of approximately 15 days. Major attractions include:
Urumqi: The starting and ending point, the geographic center of Asia.
Dushanzi Grand Canyon: Located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, the starting point of the Duku Highway.
Koktokay National Geological Park: Located in the Irtysh Grand Canyon, rich in natural landscapes.
Kanas Nature Reserve: Praised as "the last pure land for mankind", with lake scenery and mountains integrated into one.
Sayram Lake: Xinjiang’s highest and largest alpine cold-water lake.
Nalati Grassland: Known as "one of the four great grasslands in Asia and Europe", with beautiful scenery.
Bayanbulak Grassland: The second-largest grassland in China, featuring a "Swan Lake".
Kuqa Grand Canyon: Known as "one of China’s ten most beautiful canyons".
Kashgar: The cultural center of Xinjiang, rich in history and folklore.
Karez Wells: Ancient water conservancy projects in Xinjiang.
Grape Valley: Renowned for grape cultivation.
Flame Mountain: A famous scenic spot in "Journey to the West".
Tianshan Tianchi: A famous alpine lake. 4. The New Oriental Express offers a variety of premium services, including:
Diamond Compartment: Each carriage has 4 suites, each accommodating 2 people, equipped with private bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities.
Sapphire Compartment: Each carriage has 7 soft sleeper compartments, each accommodating 2-4 people, equipped with large panoramic windows and shared bathrooms.
Dining carriage: Provides exquisite meals with six dishes and one soup. Guests in the Diamond Compartment can also enjoy room service.
Bar carriage: Offers coffee, fine wines, and KTV entertainment facilities.
Exclusive butler service: Each carriage is assigned a dedicated butler, providing 24/7 service. 5. Overview of the New Oriental Express Compartments:
The New Oriental Express tourist train offers various types of compartments to meet the needs of different passengers. According to search results, the New Oriental Express tourist train mainly provides the following types of compartments:
1. Gold Diamond carriages:
Gold Diamond carriages have 4 luxury suites per carriage, each limited to 2 people, with private restrooms, bathing facilities, desks, wardrobes, safes, and other amenities. Each room in the suite has a safe for storing valuables. Each suite is approximately 10 square meters, with large panoramic windows and branded mattresses (1.5M×2M). 2. Blue Diamond carriages:
Blue Diamond carriages have 7 compartments per carriage, each accommodating 2~4 people, with shared restrooms, showers, and refrigerators. Each compartment has an extra-wide lower berth (0.9M×1.95M) and an upper berth (0.7M×1.82M), with damping devices that allow the upper berth to be folded up against the wall. Additionally, all rooms are soundproofed and equipped with individual speakers, lighting adjustment, and butler service bells. 3. Silver Diamond carriages:
Silver Diamond carriages include presidential rooms, executive twin rooms, and luxury 4-person compartments. Each presidential carriage is equipped with 2 presidential rooms, 2 executive twin rooms, and 2 luxury 4-person compartments. Each presidential room has a 1m single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair, and shares an independently enclosed wet-dry separated shower room with another presidential room, suitable for couples or friends. Each executive twin room has two 0.7M wide single beds and a washroom, recommended for two people. 4. Presidential carriages:
Each presidential carriage is equipped with 2 presidential rooms, 2 executive twin rooms, 2 luxury 4-person compartments, 1 public restroom, and 1 attendant room. Each presidential room has a 1m single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair, and shares an independently enclosed wet-dry separated shower room with another presidential room, suitable for couples or friends. Each executive twin room has two 0.7M wide single beds and a washroom, recommended for two people. Example of a New Oriental Express itinerary:
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Dushanzi Gorge – 0km Mark of Duku Highway – Beitun City
Day 3: Beitun City – Colorful Beach – Hemu Village
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Baihaba – Habahe
Day 5: Habahe – Jimunai Port – Beitun City
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 7: Yining – Six Star Street – Tianshan Flower Sea – Nalati
Day 8: Nalati Grassland – Bayin Town
Day 9: Bayanbulak Grassland – Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Kalakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Day 11: Taxkorgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Dragon’s Spine Road – Taxkorgan
Day 12: Taxkorgan – Oytak Glacier – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 13: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Photo Shoot – Korla
Day 14: Korla – Lop Nur Village – Urumqi
Day 15: Urumqi – Nationwide
2025 New Oriental Express Reservation Hotline: Maizi 132 01333409 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)