The New Oriental Express in Xinjiang is currently China’s most advanced luxury tourist train. The New Oriental luxury tourist train takes you on a journey around north and south Xinjiang by train; the train arrives day and night, with sleeping berths throughout, and complete facilities inside, just like a mobile ‘star hotel’ on the New Oriental Express.
Consultation and registration phone number for the New Oriental Express: 1809 5969599 (same as above)
New Oriental Express – Prestige North-South Xinjiang 15-Day Tour
Assembly time in Urumqi: August 13, airport pick-up and hotel accommodation every day
Train departure time: Morning of August 14
Booking prices for the New Oriental Express:
Luxury Blue Diamond four-person compartment (for 2 people): 37,999 yuan per person
Upgraded commercial carriages of the New Oriental Express:
Overall package price for the Presidential carriage: 429,999 yuan per carriage (including 14 berths in the Presidential carriage and tour fees for 12 people)
Note: The train can carry 8-12 passengers regularly, equipped with shower rooms, meeting tables, kitchens, refrigerators. The dining steward on board will deliver meals to the carriage for group dining, with beverages and fruits available 24/7. The carriage is equipped with mahjong tables and other facilities, providing you with a private leisure space!
[Design Concept]
Explore the mysterious northern Xinjiang and approach the ‘God’s Backyard’
Drive on the Duku Highway, enjoying the beauty of the four seasons within a day,
Visit the ancient south of Xinjiang, the desert oasis at the foot of Mount Kunlun, and experience the colorful ethnic customs!
Uncontaminated powder snow glittering in the sunshine; the last tear of the Atlantic;
Roaming the train in the distant frontier, seeking the quietest dreams in the north.
[New Oriental Express Top-Level Luxury Train]
The New Oriental Express is China’s most advanced luxury tourist train. The hardware configuration, dining services, and quality of service personnel on board are comparable to those of star hotels. The accommodation carriages include the Blue Diamond series and the Silk Road Tianshan series, complete with sanitary ware, offering a full experience of high-end VIP travel services.
[New Oriental Express – Luxury Blue Diamond Carriage]
Each Blue Diamond carriage is equipped with 7 four-person compartments, generally recommended for 2 people (if accompanied by relatives, friends, or colleagues).
The berth can accommodate up to 3 people without sharing with strangers), equipped with an extra-wide lower berth.
(0.9M*1.95M), upper berth (0.7M*1.82M) with damping devices, you can fold it up and lean it against the wall. There are public toilets and showers at both ends of the carriage.
[New Oriental Express – Silk Road Tianshan Carriage]
Each section of the presidential carriage is configured with 2 presidential single rooms (with shower and oversized bathroom), 2 executive twin rooms, 2 luxury blue diamond 4-person compartments, 1 public toilet, 1 steward room, and a living room. Each presidential single room is equipped with a 1m single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair, and the two presidential single rooms share an independent wet-dry separated shower room, suitable for couples or friends. The two executive twin rooms are configured with 0.7M wide single beds and washrooms, and are recommended for two people.
[The New Oriental Express Takes You to Enjoy the Best Scenic Areas of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Colorful Beach, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Duku Highway, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque, Lop Nor Village
[Overview of the New Oriental Express Features]
1. The train departs in the morning and arrives in the evening, with sleeper carriages throughout, and comprehensive facilities inside, just like a moving ‘star hotel’
2. VIP reception service throughout the journey, privacy guaranteed, more convenient travel
3. Cooked by a professional chef team, Chinese cuisine service is provided throughout the journey, with dedicated attendants in each carriage, regularly tidied up every day to maintain cleanliness inside the train
4. Rich Itinerary: ‘Designed for the entire North-South Xinjiang route’, many famous attractions in Xinjiang have fixed times, locations, and routes, which can fully leverage the advantage of ‘multiple tours on one route’ to meet the diverse needs of travelers. Trains mostly run at night and stop during the day for viewing, with scenery moving alongside the train, safe and comfortable
5. Unique Transportation: Xinjiang luxury train operations, for example, a high-end luxury hotel that moves amidst magnificent scenery, running at night and stopping during the day, no transfers, no change of hotels
6. Pure Play Quality: No stops at shops, zero shopping pressure, no additional attractions, enjoy a relaxed tour
7. Selected Accommodation: Full stay at five-star hotels (some being the best in the local area)
8. Thoughtful Arrangements: Visit a Kazakh family in Chonghuer, and farewell dinner with Uyghurs in Kashgar
9. Ethnic Customs: Experience the warmth and local customs of ethnic minorities during the trip
10. Taste Upgrade: Enjoy Xinjiang cuisine throughout the journey, including ‘Xinjiang Large Plate Chicken, Xinjiang Hand-Grabbed Rice, Xinjiang Roast Mutton, Pigeon Soup, Korla Grilled Fish’!
[August 13th, Instant Overview of the New Oriental Supreme North-South Xinjiang Tour]
Route attractions: Urumqi/Turpan (Karez Wells, Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain)/Changji (Jiangbulak)/Burjin (Kanas, Hemu, Wu Caitan, Baiha Village – the First Village in Northwest China, Jimunai Port)/Bortala (Sayram Lake)/Yining (Nalati Grassland)/Duku Highway/Korla (Bayinbuluke Grassland, Lop Nor罗布人村)/Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon)/Atush (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Aoyitake Glacier)/Kashgar (Pamirs Plateau, Taxkorgan County, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque) Luxury 15-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
New Oriental Express Inquiry and Registration Phone: 180959 69599 (same number for inquiries and registrations)
[How to Arrange the New Oriental Express Tourism Route]
Day 1: August 13, Nationwide – Urumqi
Day 2: August 14, Urumqi – Jiangbrak – Beitun City
Day 3: August 15, Beitun City – Colorful Beach – Hemu Village – Kanas
Day 4: August 16, Kanas – Baihaba – Khabarovsk
Day 5: August 17, Khabarovsk – Jiminai Port – Beitun City
Day 6: August 18, Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 7: August 19, Yining – Nalati; Bayin Town
Day 8: August 20, Bayanbulak Grassland – Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day 9: August 21, Kashgar – Xiangfei Garden – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Day 10: August 22, Taxkorgan – Oytag Glacier – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 11, August 23, Taxkorgan – Oytag Glacier – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: August 24, Kashgar – Kashgar Old City Tourism Photography – Korla
Day 13: August 25, Korla – Lop Nur Village – Turpan
August 26, Turpan – Kanerjing – Grape Valley – Urumqi
Day 15: August 29, Urumqi – Nationwide
Answers to frequently asked questions about registration for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train:
Question: Where can I register and book the New Oriental Express? How do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express?
Answer: The New Oriental Express is a top-level luxury tourist train exclusively created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau, and cooperates with travel agencies to create tourist train products sold through formal travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau.
Where are the starting and ending points of the New Oriental Express?
1: The current main product is a panoramic view of both southern and northern Xinjiang, with both the starting and ending points of southern or northern Xinjiang at Urumqi Station.
2. Where are the starting and ending points of the New Oriental Express?
1: The current main product is a panoramic view of both southern and northern Xinjiang, with both the starting and ending points of southern or northern Xinjiang at Urumqi Station. Therefore, we need to arrive in Urumqi ourselves, and we will统一安排 pick-up from the station.
2: During certain time periods on the Silk Road, there will be trains with destinations as Yinchuan from Xinjiang or Urumqi, or originating from Yinchuan and terminating in Urumqi.
3. What is the carriage configuration of the New Oriental Express? What are the differences between Blue Diamond, Gold Diamond, and the Silk Road Tianshan Train?
1. Gold Diamond Suite, each suite is approximately 10 square meters; one 1.5M*2M double bed; desk, wardrobe, safe, separate shower room with dry and wet areas; air volume adjustment switch, each bedhead is equipped with a USB interface and a 5-pin socket
2. Blue Diamond compartment, with lower bed size 0.9M*1.95M and upper bed size 0.7M*1.82M; air volume adjustment switches are set at each bedhead with USB interfaces and 5-pin sockets. Public restrooms and showers are located at both ends of the carriage.
3. Tianshan Silk Road carriage
Each presidential carriage is configured with 2 presidential suites (with showers and oversized bathrooms), 2 executive standard rooms, 2 luxury Blue Diamond 4-person compartments, 1 public restroom, 1 attendant room, and a living room. Each presidential suite is equipped with a 1m single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair. The two presidential suites share an independent wet-dry separated shower room, suitable for couples or friends. The two executive standard rooms are equipped with 0.7M wide single beds and washrooms, and are recommended for two people.
Question 4: What is the ticket price of the New Oriental Express? Are there any discounts?
Answer: The price of the New Oriental Express is determined based on the specific travel date and route. Prices vary according to the peak tourist season in Xinjiang and the specific travel date; for two Gold Diamond boxes, the single-person price is around 30,000 to 50,000 yuan, and for Blue Diamond boxes accommodating 2 to 4 people, the price is around 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. Therefore, the specific price depends on your travel date and chosen route. The Oriental Express tourist train is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Railways and travel agencies. The price of each departure of the New Oriental Express is a unified national price, and no discounts or preferential policies are allowed.
Question 5: What fees are included in the ticket price of the New Oriental Express?
Answer: The New Oriental Express includes the following fees: New Oriental Express ticket, catering, hotel accommodation, local tourist transportation, tour guide service, travel agency liability insurance, scenic area tickets, inter-scenic area transfers, and personal travel accident insurance fees.
Question 6: How many dining cars are there on the train, and what is their configuration?
Answer: There are a total of 2 dining cars, each with 12 tables, and each table can seat 4 people, accommodating 48 people at the same time.
Question 7: During the land journey, can large luggage be stored on the train?
Answer: Yes, the private rooms on the train will not change from start to finish, and no other passengers will board the special train in between. Please keep valuable items with you at all times!
New Oriental Express inquiry and registration phone number: 180 95969599 (same number for inquiries and registrations)
Question 8: What is the internal environment like on the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train?
1. The entire train consists of 5 holiday luxury Blue Diamond carriages, 1 executive bar carriage, 2 music dining carriages, and 8 Supreme Gold Diamond carriages.
2. Each carriage will have 1 dedicated attendant. Paid laundry services are available on the train (charged by the number of items of clothing). If needed, VIPs can obtain a laundry card from the attendant, fill in the brand, and the attendant will wash the clothes, which will be returned to the VIP’s accommodation box.
3. For safety reasons, the windows in the carriage cannot be opened. Smoking is prohibited throughout the journey. To adjust the air conditioning and ventilation temperature in the room, please call the attendant.
4. The executive bar car provides services such as beverages, snacks, coffee, etc. VIPs can purchase them at a fee.
5. The music dining car has tables for 4 people. Two people may need to share a table for dining.
6. The luxury Blue Diamond carriage has public showers. A shower room rotation schedule will be formulated and executed accordingly. It is recommended to control each person’s shower time to 8-10 minutes.
7. Plastic slippers (self-prepared recommended), shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel (not individually packaged) are provided on the train. To fulfill the concept of low-carbon environmental protection, only one bath towel is provided throughout the journey (self-prepared recommended). The attendants will clean your room every day.
8. Each music dining car can accommodate 48 people dining at the same time. Therefore, when dining on the train, we will set dining times and batches and notify you in advance. Please understand and cooperate!
The advantage of Xinjiang train tourism routes is that they usually provide more comfortable accommodation and catering services. While enjoying the fascinating scenery outside the window, tourists can also better understand the local customs and culture of Xinjiang. In addition, tourist trains are usually equipped with professional guides and tourism service personnel to provide tourists with more professional tourism services.
In recent years, the Xinjiang railway department has actively carried out tourism assistance work in Xinjiang and taken multiple measures to promote the upgrading of "railway + tourism". They have successively organized and operated a series of tourist trains, such as the "New Oriental Express", "Tianshan Train", "Extraordinary Journey – Tarim Basin Loop Train", etc., providing tourists with more choices. These tourist trains cover multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, providing tourists with more convenient and comfortable tourism services.
In general, the Xinjiang train tourism routes are a very popular way of traveling. They not only allow tourists to better understand the local customs and culture of Xinjiang but also provide them with a more comfortable and convenient travel experience.
How many New Oriental Express tourist trains are there?
The number of New Oriental Express tourist trains operated is determined by the season and market demand. During the peak tourist season, the number of New Oriental Express tourist trains operated will increase to meet the needs of tourists. As of August 28, 2024, 19 New Oriental Express tourist trains have been operated.
What are the seven classic tourist routes in Xinjiang?
Kanas Loop: 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay Region, with attractions such as Kanas, Hemu Village, Koktokay, the Devil’s City, and Black Oil Mountain; the best travel time is from September to October.
Yili Loop: 6-10 days, exploring the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata Ancient Road, Tangbula Grassland, and the Duku Highway; suitable for travel from May to August.
Kayi Loop: 11-13 days, a combination of "Kanas Loop + Yili Loop", allowing visitors to explore the attractions of these two major routes. It is the most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang; suitable for travel from May to October.
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