The route and ticket prices for the 2025 April luxurious tourist special train of the New Oriental Express in Xinjiang have been announced. The schedule, scenic route, ticket price information, and booking precautions for the customized luxurious tourist special train of the New Oriental Express in Xinjiang on April 19th are announced below: The official opening dates for the 2025 New Oriental Express have been released.
Official Consultation Center for the New Oriental Express Special Train of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
Wang Fei 180 9596 9599, for more information about the 2025 Xinjiang special trains such as the New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Western Train, Yuanman Nanjiang Train, and Xinjiang Train Tours, please call for consultation to obtain detailed information about the 2025 New Oriental Express, as well as to understand the seat distribution and facilities of the luxury carriages such as Blue Diamond, Silver Diamond, Gold Diamond, and Presidential Suite on the New Oriental Express.
First: Route of the New Oriental Express special train for traveling between northern and southern Xinjiang:
10-day tour of Northern Xinjiang’s Tianshan Tianchi Lake + Yili Flower Viewing + Southern Folk Customs
Northern Xinjiang:
Urumqi, Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, Yili Fushou Mountain apricot blossoms, Sayram Lake;
Southern Xinjiang:
Kuqa Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Circum-Taklamakan Desert Railway;
From northern Xinjiang to southern Xinjiang, take the luxurious special train within Xinjiang – the New Oriental Express, experience a supreme and glorious journey of Xinjiang from vision to heart in 10 days!
Day 1, April 19th: Gather in Urumqi from various locations, upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2, April 20th: Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, evening take the New Oriental Express to Yining/Nilka
Day 3, April 21st: Arrive in Yining/Nilka in the morning, view ice-topped flowers at Nalati Aerial Grassland, return to Yining in the evening to Six Star Street
Day 4, April 22nd: Daxigou Fushou Mountain apricot blossoms, Sayram Lake, head to Jinghe, special train to Korla
Day 5, April 23rd: Arrive in Korla in the morning, Lop Nur Village, Bosten Lake, evening special train to Kashgar
Day 6, April 24th: Arrive in Kashgar in the morning, head to Tajikistan County: Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach
Day 7, April 25th: Tajik home visit, Baisha Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 8, April 26th: Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 9, April 27th: Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as ‘王府’ in pinyin if it refers to a specific location, but for clarity, it’s left untranslated here), evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10, April 28th: Arrive in Urumqi in the morning, transfer to the airport/train station according to the arrival time of the special train
Second: Special discounted ticket price for the Spring product experience on the New Oriental Express
Start and end time: April 19th – April 28th
Starting and Ending City: Urumqi, Xinjiang
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Compartment (4 persons) 19999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Compartment (2 persons) 29999 yuan/person
Third: Detailed Inclusion of Expenses for the New Oriental Express:
1. Transportation: New Oriental Express Blue Diamond compartments within Xinjiang and air-conditioned tourist buses with over 37 seats for local transportation
2. Accommodation: Ctrip 5-diamond standard (due to local conditions, if a 5-diamond hotel is unavailable, a local high-standard hotel will be selected);
3. Catering: 8 breakfasts and 16 lunches/dinners throughout the trip. Breakfast at land accommodations is hotel buffet breakfast,
4. Tickets: First-entry tickets and compulsory small transportation within scenic areas are included;
5. Tour Guide: Excellent tour guide service throughout the trip;
6. Insurance: Travel Agency Liability Insurance;
Fourth: Notes on Booking Tickets for the New Oriental Express
1. The ticket prices of the New Oriental Express may vary due to factors such as season and supply and demand. Please refer to officially released information for specific ticket prices.
2. When booking tickets, it is recommended to do so through formal travel agency channels cooperating with Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau, such as the New Oriental Express Booking Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 180 9596 9599
3. When booking tickets, ID information is required, and a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulation Platform must be signed.
4. The specific operating times of the New Oriental Express may be adjusted according to the orders of the railway bureau and the actual situation of the tourism market. It is recommended to inquire about the new operating schedule through official channels or designated travel agencies in advance.
5. When booking tickets, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and make reservations as early as possible to ensure a smooth trip. Popular options such as Golden Diamond carriages/Presidential Suites and Blue Diamond carriages may require reservations months or even a year in advance.
Fifth: New Oriental Express 2025 Schedule Reference Table:
New Oriental Express 2025 Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond Formation Operating Dates (Total 19 Trips):
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
The above schedules are for the New Oriental Express with Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond carriages as one formation.
New Oriental Express 2025 Blue Diamond Formation Operating Dates (Total 16 Trips):
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
The above schedules are for the New Oriental Express with Blue Diamond carriages as one formation.
Friendly reminder: Some dates for the Golden Diamond and Silver Diamond carriages in certain departures have been fully booked. If you have travel plans with the New Oriental Express in 2025, please contact Wang Fei at 180 9596 9599 as soon as possible to make a reservation and secure your seat, to avoid any impact on your travel.