The Xinjiang Tourism Special Train, the New Oriental Express, is a domestic top-level luxury tourist train that provides a high-quality travel experience.?
The New Oriental Express, built by the Urumqi Railway Bureau, has been operating since 1999. Initially, it mainly catered to foreign tourists and has only been open to the domestic market in recent years. This train, with its luxurious hardware facilities and attentive service, provides passengers with a unique and luxurious travel experience, earning it the titles of a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ and ‘the Rolls-Royce of trains.’ The train is equipped with facilities such as large glass viewing windows, showers, public refrigerators and kitchens, 24-hour hot water supply, Wi-Fi coverage throughout the train, and also has a dedicated bar carriage and KTV equipment, allowing passengers to enjoy entertainment and leisure during the journey.?
The New Oriental Express offers a variety of carriage types, mainly including Golden Diamond carriages and Blue Diamond carriages. Each Golden Diamond carriage accommodates only 8 tourists and is composed of 4 suites, with facilities such as 1.5-meter beds, private bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, etc. It provides luxury king-sized suites with private bathrooms, separate dry and wet areas, suitable for passengers pursuing high-end experiences. Each Blue Diamond carriage can accommodate 28 tourists, consisting of 7 soft compartments, with public bathroom services provided at both ends of the carriage. The price is relatively moderate, suitable for most passengers. Additionally, Silver Diamond carriages and regular carriages are also available for passengers with different needs.?
The itinerary of the New Oriental Express mainly covers the northern and southern regions of Xinjiang, including Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Kanas Scenic Area, Colorful Beach, Hemu Village, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Bayinbrok Grassland, and many other well-known attractions. The train stops at each city for much longer than regular trains, allowing passengers to fully explore and visit these beautiful scenery spots.?
Since the New Oriental Express is a customized tourism special train, it does not sell train tickets separately and needs to be booked together with tourism products. Passengers can book tickets through designated formal travel agency channels such as Xinjiang China Travel Service, and determine the price according to the travel date and selected route. It is recommended to book popular carriage types such as the Presidential Luxury Suite and the Golden Diamond Compartment more than 9 months in advance, while the Blue Diamond Compartment is also recommended to be booked at least 6 months in advance.?
In general, the Xinjiang Tourism Special Train, the New Oriental Express, is a top-level luxury tourist train that integrates luxury, comfort, and entertainment, providing passengers with an unprecedented luxurious travel experience.?