What are the special tourist trains for Xinjiang? How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Orient Express if planning a trip to Xinjiang? Where to book the Xinjiang Orient Express in 2025? Booking process for the luxury tourist train of the Xinjiang Orient Express. Then, I must recommend the top-of-the-line luxury train, the Xinjiang Orient Express; the Orient Express is China’s most luxurious tourist train to date and also the only Orient train in the country, aiming to set international tourism service standards and provide Chinese travelers with an ultimate enjoyable journey to Xinjiang.
New Oriental Express inquiry and registration phone number: 1809 5969599 (same number for inquiries and registrations)
The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is organized and operated by Xinjiang Railway Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. It will take passengers on a 13-15 day journey around northern and southern Xinjiang. This tourist train mainly passes through Fuyun, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, and other places. Passengers can visit more than 18 5A scenic spots in beautiful Xinjiang, such as Koktokay, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Lop Nur Village, mountains, lakes, deserts, and forests, all in one trip. The positioning of this top-tier Xinjiang tourist train is high-end, elegant, luxurious, and enjoyable. However, the price of the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train is also not cheap, ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 yuan. Different seating options cater to different VIP needs and price points.
How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express? How to enroll?
Booking process for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train:
First: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train is a tourism + train product. It is not separately available for booking on the 12306 railway bureau’s official website. It is sold through designated official travel agency channels of the railway bureau.
Second: The main products of the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train are panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang (around 15 days), southern Xinjiang only (9-12 days), or northern Xinjiang only (around 8 days), with Urumqi Station as both the starting and ending point. Departure dates are generally from April to November, with different departure dates, plans, and products each month.
Third: You can inquire about the specific prices for Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond classes, as well as New Oriental Express tourism products, through the New Oriental Express registration center in Xinjiang to select the appropriate tour date.
Fourth: After selecting the travel date and product, you can confirm and book your reservation. Firstly, provide your ID information (name + ID number). Secondly, pay the deposit for the New Oriental Express train ticket, with the balance due 30 days before departure.
Fifth: Sign the unified electronic contract format on the national tourism regulatory platform. Arrive in Urumqi according to the departure time. Our company provides 24/7 pick-up services. After arriving in Urumqi, we will start our journey on the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train.
Highlights of the New Oriental Express Tourist Train:
Compared with ordinary trains or special trains, its airtightness, stability, and shock absorption have been greatly improved.
The noise decibel level of the air-conditioning system meets the standard. The compressor used is a universal train compressor, and the vehicle has undergone rigorous third-party testing and exceeds the standard before leaving the factory. The main air duct design has been updated, adopting a static pressure sealed cavity, with side air outlets, and equipped with electric ventilation regulators. The air compressor has an independent air supply system, which can assist in air supply when there is no generator. The airflow is gentle, and when the vehicle’s air speed reaches a certain level, it automatically releases air pressure. This setting is unique to special service official cars and is not found in ordinary cars. The power of this car has been increased, and the material of the air duct has been upgraded, providing heat dissipation, insulation, and moisture retention.
New Oriental Express inquiry and registration phone number: 1809 5969599 (same number for inquiries and registrations)
新东方专列拥有目前国内面积大的卫生间，采用了目前国内列车中先进的隔断材质，均为干湿分离的设计。厕所尺寸：1255mm*1087.5mm，淋浴间尺寸：1255mm*950mm。
金钻车厢为8定员车厢，由4个带独立卫生间的大套间组成，套间是目前国内的大面积包厢；包间尺寸：3536mm*2100mm，双人床尺寸：1500mm*2000mm。每个套间里有大床，书桌，衣柜、保险箱及独立卫生间。
蓝钻车厢为28定员车厢，由7个带独立卫生间的包厢组成。双床上下铺，包间面积：2420mm*2000mm，下铺尺寸：900mm*1945mm，上铺尺寸：700mm*1820mm。7间包厢公享车厢两头各有一中式一西式洗手间及一公共淋浴间。带阻尼装置的上铺，可以收起紧贴墙壁，白天可收起，扩大包厢空间。
新东方快车旅游专列细节设计亮点：
原车的1064mm的普通车窗改为现在的1528mm观景大窗；
每个房间增设风量调节开关；
增设多处插头，方便游客使用：包间每个床头处设用于电脑、手机充电及带USB接口的5芯插座（AC200V/300W，共2组）；多功能桌处设置1组5芯插座（AC200V/1500W），洗手间设置带防溅面盒的5芯插座（AC200V/1500W）；
卫生间真空集便装置及独家整列陶瓷马桶
列车专门经过除甲醛工序，达标并符合国际标准。
全车实木家具，曲美大床床垫 ，海尔淋浴器 ，金钻、蓝钻洗浴品一般为力士、飘柔、舒肤佳等品牌。
新东方快车旅游专列特色服务：
行程为高端个性化定制产品，全方位满足客户的需求。列车多为夜间运行，白天停靠观赏，安全、可靠、舒适。
全程vip接待，专车专用，每到一处，火车在当地停留等候。
专列上每人所住的软卧包厢，全程不会改变，配有私人或公共的冲凉卫生间。
新东方快车配套的餐车和舒适的酒吧车，使客人享受到如同在家一般的舒适和各种有趣的娱乐服务。专列旅游亦可如此舒适—或于餐车上酌、或于包厢休憩，更可于酒吧车内弹钢琴、观赏电影、享受下午茶、欢唱卡拉OK、或参加艺文讲座等活动。
新疆旅游专列具体优势及中老年参加适合吗？
First: Safety guarantee of the Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour. The Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour offers stable berths, reduces transfers during the journey, and allows tourists to place their luggage on the train without needing to move it back and forth! In addition, professional staff and healthcare personnel with years of practical service experience accompany the group throughout the journey.
New Oriental Express inquiry and registration phone number: 1809 5969599 (same number for inquiries and registrations)
Second, the Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour is worry-free and satisfying. The Xinjiang dedicated train tour starts and ends in Urumqi, with a tour guide accompanying the group from Urumqi. The entire journey receives attentive service, and there is no need to worry about transfers. All passengers on the dedicated train are tourists, and everyone is in good spirits both on the train and when visiting attractions. Especially for middle-aged and elderly friends traveling, their children can also have peace of mind.
Third, the Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour is cost-effective and comfortable. Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with long distances between attractions and cities (if using provinces as an example, Xinjiang is equivalent to 9 Guangdongs, 10 Jiangxis, 11 Shangdongs, 12 Anhuis, 15 Zhejiangs, 16 Jiangsus, or 46 Taiwans). If traveling by car, the journey time would be longer, and the number of days would increase, resulting in higher travel expenses. However, traveling by train takes only about 12 to 15 days to complete a tour of both northern and southern Xinjiang, while traveling by car would take at least 20 days or more. Therefore, traveling by dedicated train is more comfortable and cost-saving. Especially for our middle-aged and elderly friends, the journey time takes a great toll on our bodies and energy.
Fourth, the Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour is inclusive of all ages. As long as there are no severe conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cerebral thrombosis, and other severe sudden illnesses, one can participate in the dedicated train tour activities. However, it should be noted that insurance companies have high compensation restrictions for individuals over 75 years old (including 75). For those over 75, it is hoped that their children can accompany them to complete the trip. If there is no accompaniment, a health declaration must be truthfully filled out.
Fifth, the diverse options for carriages on the Damei Xinjiang dedicated train tour. 1. The New Oriental Express is currently China’s new luxury dedicated tourist train; 2. Xinjiang Train Tourism International carriages; 3. Tianshan Express dedicated tourist train; 4. Xinjiang Dedicated Train Tourism carriages. Various dedicated tourist train products can be chosen according to one’s needs.
The itinerary of the Xinjiang dedicated train tour is usually well-designed, with a slow and reasonable pace. The tour leader and local guides will provide attentive service, and dedicated healthcare personnel will accompany the group to respond to emergencies during the tour. In addition, the dedicated train remains the same throughout the journey, eliminating the need to carry large luggage off the train, thus reducing the fatigue of transfers. Therefore, the Xinjiang dedicated train tour is relatively less tiring.
However, Xinjiang is vast, and there are long distances between tourist attractions. There may be some travel fatigue during the itinerary. But overall, the dedicated train tour of Xinjiang aims to better enjoy the travel process and minimize fatigue during the journey.
The 15-day Xinjiang dedicated train tour is a very special way of traveling, allowing tourists to visit the famous attractions of Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. Here is a possible itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi and check into the hotel to rest.
Day2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Kashgar. You can enjoy beautiful scenery along the way.
Day3: Arrive in Kashgar to visit the Id Kah Mosque, Ethnic Handicraft Street, the Old Town, and other attractions.
Day4: Head to the Pamir Plateau to visit Red Mountain, Sand Mountain, Kongur Tagh, and other attractions.
Day5: Head to Karakul Lake to visit Mount Muztagh Ata and other attractions.
Day6: Head to Maigaiti’s Dolan Culture Village to visit Dawakun Desert and other attractions.
Day7: Return to Kashgar to visit the Central Asia International Bazaar and other attractions.
Day8: Depart from Kashgar and head to Hotan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery along the way.
Day9: Arrive in Hotan to visit the Id Kah Mosque, Ethnic Handicraft Street, and other attractions.
Day10: Head to Turpan to visit Flaming Mountain, Grape Manor, and other attractions.
Day11: Head to Urumqi to visit the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area and other attractions.
Day12: Head to Korla to visit the Tarim River, Populus euphratica Forest, and other attractions.
Day13: Head to Aksu to visit the Duolang River, Hongqiao Bridge, and other attractions.
Day14: Head to Kashgar to visit the Id Kah Mosque, Ethnic Handicraft Street, and other attractions.
Day15: Return to Urumqi and end the trip.
This itinerary allows tourists to fully explore the famous attractions in Xinjiang while avoiding fatigue and inconvenience during the trip. Tourists can enjoy delicious food and scenery on the comfortable train and also disembark at stations and attractions for visits and tours.
Orient Express Consultation and Registration Hotline: 180 95969599 Same
✅Must-visit attractions in July and August
Colorful Beach: It is colorful and features unique landforms shaped like colored castles, monsters, and peak clusters, making it a typical colored hill. At Colorful Beach from July to August, the sun is blazing, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night, with an average temperature of 25 – 35℃ during the day and dropping to around 15 – 20℃ at night.
Pure Land Kanas: Kanas Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, green slopes, and dark forests, boasts breathtaking lake and mountain scenery, earning it the reputation of being a "fairyland on earth, the garden of gods". At this time, the temperature in Kanas is relatively cool, averaging between 18 – 28℃, so bring a jacket to protect against the chill in the morning and evening.痢
Hemu Village, a Primitive Village: Wooden cabins built with logs are scattered throughout the village, with small bridges, flowing streams, and curling smoke from chimneys… The quaint mountain village scenery is filled with mysterious charm, just like Kanas Lake. The climate in Hemu is pleasant from July to August, with an average temperature of 20 – 25℃, but the ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to wear sunscreen.
Devil City Sunset: It integrates natural landscapes such as Gobi Yardangs, desert canyons, natural asphalt, sunrise clouds, and mirages. It is hot here during the day, with temperatures reaching above 35℃, but the temperature will gradually decrease at sunset.
Bayanbulak’s Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River: The grassland is flat and abundant in water and grass, making it a typical meadow grassland of gramineous herbs and one of the important animal husbandry bases in Xinjiang. The temperature in summer is moderate, averaging between 20 – 28℃, but the wind is strong, so be prepared for wind protection.
Nalati Grassland: Known as the "Tianshan Green Island," "Green Homeland," and "Colorful Grassland." From July to September, Nalati Grassland is lush and green, with temperatures ranging from 15 – 25℃, and it is cooler in the morning and evening.
Sayram Lake Circuit: The last place favored by the Atlantic warm and moist air currents in Xinjiang, known as the "last tear of the Atlantic." At this time, the climate around Sayram Lake is mild, with an average temperature of around 20℃.
Duku Highway: A truly scenic avenue, offering spectacular views of four seasons in one day and different weather every ten li. Due to the large topographic relief, temperatures can change significantly, and you may experience a rapid transition from heat to cold.
Route planning: Urumqi – Fuyun – Burqin – Hemu – Bahaba – Fuhai – Wusu – Urumqi.
Attractions: Tianshan Tianchi, Huoshaoshan Oilfield, Koktokay, Irtysh Grand Canyon, Burqin Colorful Beach, Hemu Village, Kanas, Bahaba, Ulungur Lake, Urho Devil’s City.
Best travel time: September 20th – October 15th.
Route planning: Urumqi – Qingshuihe Town (Huocheng) – (Xiata) – Tekes – (Jongkushitai) – Nalati – Bayanbulak – (Tangbula Yurt) – Urumqi. (You can also return to Urumqi in the direction of "Turpan" shown in the above picture.)
Attractions: S101 National Defense Highway, Yizhao Highway, Duku Highway; Sayram Lake, Huocheng Lavender Manor, Xiata Grassland, Karakjun Grassland, Jongkushitai, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Tangbula Grassland.
Best travel time: May 20th – August 20th.
Route planning: From Urumqi, head south along the Duku Highway, passing through Kuche, Aksu, Kashgar, and then via the Karakoram Highway to Taxkorgan County. After that, follow the Panlong Ancient Road and Tasha Ancient Road to Yecheng, Hotan, Minfeng, and then northbound via the Minlun Desert Highway back to Urumqi.
Attractions: Tian Shen Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kuche Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Atush Heaven’s Gate, Baisha Lake, Mushtagh Peak, Zepu Populus Euphratica Forest, Taklamakan Populus Euphratica Forest, Lop Nur Village, Turpan Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain, etc.
Best travel time: Avoid the winter when roads may be icy.
Route planning: First visit the Kanas scenic area in Altay, then head to the Yili Grasslands, and finally return to Urumqi via Turpan in the Eastern Xinjiang.
Attractions: Includes all attractions of the "Kanas Loop" and "Yili Loop", and also passes through Korla, Heshuo, Turpan, and other places.
Best travel time: May 20th – October 20th.
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