The New Oriental Express is a luxurious tourist train that offers opportunities for in-depth exploration of both northern and southern Xinjiang. This train is renowned for its high-end services and unique travel experiences. Since 2022, this train has been open to domestic tourists, providing comprehensive travel services including "eating, lodging, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment".
Booking Notes for the 2025 New Oriental Express: As the New Oriental Express is a customized tourist train that operates on a fixed schedule, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Since some passengers on the New Oriental Express are foreign tourists, they usually book their travel plans for the next year one year in advance. Therefore, some seats and departure dates are already nearly fully booked. Many friends missed out on this luxurious tourist train in Xinjiang, China, in 2024. Tourists who plan to take the premium tourist train, the New Oriental Express, in 2025 can now make reservations as soon as possible. Friends who plan to book the New Oriental Express can consult and call the official account manager of the New Oriental Express: Mai Zi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
I. Travel Dates and Prices for the New Oriental Express in July 2025
Travel Dates – Departure Date: July 3, 2025. Starting and Ending City: Urumqi
Fare Information – Golden Diamond Carriage (with independent bathroom, 1 king-size bed for 2 people): 72,999 yuan/person. Silver Diamond Carriage: Presidential Suite (with independent bathroom, for 2 people, 2 single rooms): 72,999 yuan/person. Standard King-size Bed Room: 32,999 yuan/person. Executive Room (with sink, no independent bathroom, upper and lower berths for 2 people): 45,999 yuan/person
II. Introduction to Seats on the New Oriental Express – Supreme Golden Diamond Carriages: There are a total of 8 Supreme Golden Diamond carriages, each equipped with 4 luxury suites, with a maximum occupancy of 2 people per suite. These suites are equipped with independent bathrooms, shower facilities, desks, wardrobes, safes, and other amenities. Each room has a safe for tourists to store valuables. Each suite covers an area of about 10 square meters, equipped with extra-large scenic windows and brand-name mattresses. Luxury Blue Diamond Carriages: There are a total of 4 Luxury Blue Diamond carriages (may vary depending on the marshalling). Each carriage has 7 compartments, each accommodating 2 to 4 people. The carriages are equipped with shared bathrooms, showers, and refrigerators. The compartments are internally equipped with extra-wide lower and upper berths, soundproof panels, independent audio systems, adjustable lighting, and butler service bells. New Oriental Silver Diamond Carriages:
1 luxury suite: 2 independent single rooms with bed sizes of approximately 0.9m*2m and 1.1m*2m respectively, a super-large separate wet and dry area with a shower bathroom, can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or friends;
1 luxury Golden Diamond king-size bed compartment: 1 independent Golden Diamond single room with a bed size of about 1.5M*2M, a super-large separate wet and dry area with a shower bathroom, can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples
2 executive standard rooms: independent sink (for washing only, not a bathroom), retractable upper berths, one room can accommodate 1-2 people;
2 luxury 4-person compartments: upper berths can be flipped up (2 people can enjoy a 4-person compartment exclusively), 1 with a shared bathroom (with shower); one carriage can accommodate 12-16 VIP guests.
In addition, the train is also equipped with luxury bar entertainment carriages and Chinese-style dining carriages with professional chefs, providing tourists with high-end VIP travel services throughout the journey.
III. Cities and Main Attractions Along the North and South Xinjiang Routes of the New Oriental Express:
14-day tour of Urumqi, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Beitun, Kanas, Hemo Village, Colorful Beach, Yining, Sayram Lake, Liuxing Street, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbrook Grassland, Duku Highway, Kuqa, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kuqa Wangfu, Kashgar, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan County, White Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Old Kashgar City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Tomb, Korla, Lop Nor Village, and Bosten Lake
Itinerary Arrangement
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi by yourself, and check into the hotel after being picked up from the airport!
Day 2: Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Board the New Oriental Express to Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu Village – Jiadenyu
Day 5: Jiadenyu – Kazak Folk Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Board the New Oriental Express to Yining
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street
Day 7: Yining – Nalati Grasslands
Day 8: Nalati Grasslands – Bayanbulak Grasslands – Duku Highway – Large and Small Dragon Lakes – Kuqa
Day 9: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated based on context, here assumed as a palace or mansion) – Board the New Oriental Express to Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach – Tajik Autonomous County
Day 11: Tajik Autonomous County – Tajik Home Visit – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Xiangfei Garden – Board the New Oriental Express to Korla
Day 13: Lop Nur Village – Bosten Lake – Board the New Oriental Express to Urumqi
Day 14: Arrive in Urumqi – Return on your own
Friendly reminder:
Please note that some dates for the Golden Diamond carriages are already sold out. If you plan to ride the New Oriental Express in 2025, please contact the official train reservation service as soon as possible to secure your booking and ensure your travel plans are not affected.
IV. Booking Process and Precautions for the New Oriental Express
1. Inquiry and understanding
First, please contact Mai Zi, the dedicated manager of the New Oriental Express official booking center in Xinjiang, at: 132 01333409 (you can copy the number and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed tourism route information), to obtain detailed information about the 2025 New Oriental Express and understand the seat distribution and facilities of the luxurious carriages.
2. Select the travel date and route
The official schedule for the 2025 New Oriental Express has been released. Based on your schedule and preferences, choose a suitable New Oriental Express itinerary, such as the 15-day panoramic journey of northern and southern Xinjiang, a 10-12 day trip to southern Xinjiang, or a 10-day trip to northern Xinjiang. Then, inform the reservation center of your scheduled travel date and selected route.
3. Determine the deposit amount and payment method
After selecting the travel date and seat, you need to provide personal identification information and pay the corresponding deposit. The amount of the deposit will vary based on the selected carriage type. For example, the deposit for the Golden Diamond Suite and President Suite is 20,000 yuan per person, while the deposit for the Blue Diamond Suite is 10,000 yuan per person. After payment, you will receive a deposit receipt.
4. Sign the electronic contract and wait for departure
Finally, you need to sign an electronic contract regulated uniformly by the National Culture and Tourism Administration and complete the relevant procedures. Please inform the customer service supervisor of the New Oriental Express of your flight or train information for arriving and leaving Urumqi, so that airport pick-up service can be arranged to ensure a smooth start to your luxurious journey. By following the above steps, you can successfully book the 2025 New Oriental Express and enjoy this unique travel experience.
Through the above contact information, you can obtain more detailed information about the 2025 New Oriental Express, including schedules, ticket prices, itinerary arrangements, etc. It is recommended to book in advance to ensure that your travel plans are not affected.