The first train of New Oriental in 2025, we continue our journey!
Let’s travel to Xinjiang by train together!
Western Xinjiang, Southwestern Xinjiang – Kashgar
The endpoint of the Duku Road – the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon
The thousand-year-old Lop Nur people search for the lost tribe
From Border Highway 219 to Jimunai Port
What you see is the spring scenery of Northern Xinjiang along the way
[The First Village in Northwest China] Baihaba
Take you into the fairy tale world of Kanas
The grass in Yili turns green in June
Lavender blooms in purple, waiting for your arrival!
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Spend 15 days traveling across both southern and northern Xinjiang.
Explore the mysterious northern Xinjiang, approach the ‘God’s Backyard’, traverse the Duku Highway, a scenic route running along the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains, visit the historic southern Xinjiang, and immerse yourself in a colorful ethnic feast!
These route designs were crafted by experts with 30 years of inbound tourism experience, after ten months of over 50,000 kilometers of round-trip field inspections and more than ten in-depth discussions with local tourism professionals. The designed routes achieve an optimal combination in terms of itinerary arrangement and customer comfort.
In the Golden Diamond carriages, only four double suites are arranged in each carriage, and each suite is recommended for two people. Therefore, each carriage can accommodate a maximum of eight people, providing ample privacy!
The rooms have independent bathrooms with wet and dry separation, as well as brand-name mattresses, desks, closets, and safes. When you leave the train, you can store valuables in the safe.
The rooms are equipped with soundproof panels, independent audio systems, lighting adjustments, and butler service bells. You can adjust the air volume yourself, and there is also mineral water and hot tea available.
Each accommodation carriage will have a dedicated butler. For example, if you need laundry service during the trip, you can leave it to the butler, and the cleaned clothes will be delivered back to your compartment, comparable to a star hotel!
I. The New Oriental Express underwent a complete upgrade in 2020 with a total investment of 48 million yuan. Compared to the original Oriental Express carriages, the new carriages have significantly improved sealing, stability, and shock absorption, and are equipped with large glass picture windows. The train boasts domestically large-sized luxury compartments with showers. The shower rooms are separated into wet and dry areas, using advanced partition material design. The train exclusively uses ceramic toilets throughout. Each room has an air volume adjustment switch, and each bedside in the compartments has USB ports and five-pin sockets. The train has undergone formaldehyde removal and fully complies with international standards.
II. The New Oriental Express is currently China’s new type of luxury tourist train. The hardware configuration, dining services, and attentive service of the staff on board are comparable to those of star hotels.
III. The accommodation carriages include eight Supreme Golden Diamond carriages (each with four luxury suites, each suite accommodating up to two people, with private bathrooms, desks, closets, and safes) and four Luxury Blue Diamond carriages (each with seven compartments, each accommodating 2-4 people, with shared bathroom showers and refrigerators) in two types of compartment rooms. Bathroom facilities are fully equipped, with large picture windows and exclusive bedding.
IV. The entire train is equipped with luxury bar entertainment carriages and Chinese-style dining carriages, complete with professional chefs, providing passengers with high-end VIP travel services throughout the journey.
V. The New Oriental Express is exclusively crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau, with its route integrated and optimized. It makes full use of passengers’ nighttime rest hours for travel, allowing for more scenic spot visits and longer stays during the day. The train tracks run straight ahead, shortening travel time. During the journey, tourists can wander through all the carriages or enjoy a drink and relax in the entertainment carriage and dining carriage while admiring the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang along the way.
Booking and registration process for Xinjiang tourist trains:
First: Where can I purchase and book tickets for Xinjiang tourist trains?
The Xinjiang tourist trains (including the New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, New Western Train, and Yuanman Southern Xinjiang Train) are comprehensive tourism products that include scenic area tickets, accommodation, meals, coach buses, and tour guide services, plus special train services. These trains are not sold on the 12306 official railway website but are sold through designated official brand travel agencies authorized by the railway bureau.
Second: How far in advance should I book a Xinjiang tourist train?
Xinjiang tourist trains generally announce their specific departure schedules, itineraries, and fees in November of the year before departure, and bookings can be made that same month. Since Xinjiang tourist trains do not depart every day but operate on a regular monthly schedule, bookings must be made in advance. Some trains require reservations up to a year in advance. If you plan to join a tourist train at the last minute, there may not be any seats available.
Third: Where do the Xinjiang tourist trains start and end?
Xinjiang tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, New Western Train, and Yuanman Southern Xinjiang Train start and end in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang. The departure station is Urumqi High-speed Railway Station, and the arrival station is also Urumqi High-speed Railway Station (currently known as Urumqi Station). Therefore, tourists from mainland cities need to arrive in Urumqi by train or plane on their own. Just inform us of your flight time and train number, and we will provide 24/7 pick-up service.
Fourth: What are the main Xinjiang tourist train products?
The tours cover the entire scenery of North and South Xinjiang (around 13-15 days), South Xinjiang only (around 10 days), or North Xinjiang only (around 8 days), with both the starting and ending points at Urumqi Station. Departure dates are generally from May to November, with different departure dates, plans, and products each month.
Fifth: Where can I learn about Xinjiang tourist train products?
You can contact the Xinjiang Tourist Train Center at: 180 9596 9599
Learn about the New Western Train, New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Yuanman Southern Xinjiang Train, Panda Train, Lindu Train, and other related tourism products to choose the appropriate tour date.
Fifth: How do I book and pay for Xinjiang tourist trains?
After selecting the travel date and special train product, you can confirm the booking and registration. Firstly, provide ID information (name + ID number). Secondly, pay the deposit for the New Oriental Express train tickets, with the remainder to be paid 30 days before departure.
Sixth: How do I sign a contract for Xinjiang tourist trains?
After booking, sign the unified electronic contract template on the National Tourism Supervision Platform. Arrive in Urumqi according to the departure time. Our company provides 24/7 pick-up service. After arriving in Urumqi, we will embark on the Xinjiang tourist train journey.
Seventh: How can I contact the booking and registration hotline for Xinjiang tourist trains?
Official Booking and Consultation Center for Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Trains
Wang Fei: 180 9596 9599
For more information about Xinjiang tourist trains, including the New Oriental Express, New Western Train, Panda Train, Chengdu Train, Shifang Train, Silk Road Dream Train, Tianyuan Train, Tianshan Train, and other special train plans, please call us for consultation.