The itineraries of the New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism Special Train usually cover the main attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. Specific itinerary arrangements vary based on the departure date and route design. Here is a typical itinerary example:
Typical Itinerary Example
Day 1: Gather from all over the country and head to Urumqi
Day 2: From Urumqi to Turpan, visit Kanerjing, Flaming Mountain, Jiaohe Ancient City, and other places.
Day 3: From Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi
Day 4: Depart from Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum, and then proceed to Kashgar.
Subsequent Days: Depart from Kashgar to visit Karakul Lake, Baishahu Lake, Taxkorgan County, Panlong Ancient Town, Apricot Blossom Village, and other places. You may then proceed to Kuqa, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves before returning to Urumqi.
. The entire itinerary may last for multiple days, with specific number of days and attractions determined by the specific arrangements of the special train.
Other Itinerary Examples
Another itinerary example starts from Urumqi, covering Tianshan Tianchi, flower appreciation in Yili, and southern Xinjiang folk customs, for a 10-day tour from northern to southern Xinjiang.
. Specific arrangements are as follows:
Day 1: Gather in Urumqi from various locations.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Tianchi, and take the New Oriental Express to Yining/Nileke in the evening.
Day 3: View the ice-topped flowers at the Nalati Aerial Grassland, then return to Yining.
Day 4: Visit the apricot blossoms at Fushou Mountain in Daxigou and Saimulike Lake, then proceed to Jinghe, and take the special train to Korla.
Subsequent Days: Visit the Lop Nur Village of罗布人, Bosten Lake in Korla, and then take the special train to Kashgar to explore the Old Town of Kashgar, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, and other places. You may also visit Tajik homes, Baishahu Lake, and other attractions before returning to Urumqi.
Precautions
Departure Date: The departure date of the New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism Special Train is determined based on market demand and railway arrangements, which may include dates like June 5th.
Carriage Types: The special train offers a variety of options such as Golden Diamond carriages, Silver Diamond carriages, and standard carriages to meet the needs of different passengers.
The above information is for reference only. For specific itinerary, prices, and other details, please contact the New Oriental Express Luxury Train Reservation Center directly.