2025 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Sightseeing Train Itinerary Overview | 2025 New Oriental Express Official Reservation Platform Full Guide | 2025 New Oriental Express Cost Breakdown | 2025 New Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Process Detailed Explanation. The recently highly anticipated New Oriental Express tourist train is a paradigm of domestic luxury tourist trains, traveling through northern and southern Xinjiang to enjoy magnificent scenery. The carriages are luxurious and comfortable, equipped with panoramic windows, independent bathrooms, 24/7 hot water, and meticulous personalized service. It covers popular attractions such as Koktokay, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, with scientifically planned itineraries, allowing for sufficient sightseeing and rest during the day and night. Entertainment facilities such as KTV and bars are complete within the train. Riding the New Oriental Express, you will experience a perfect start to a luxurious Xinjiang journey, making your trip unforgettable and wonderful. So, how do you book this luxury tourist train? For details, consult the official hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Some frequently asked questions about the New Oriental Express:
Q: What is the New Oriental Express?
A: The New Oriental Express is one of the newest and most luxurious tourist trains in mainland China, also known as the ‘mobile five-star hotel’. It was mainly built by the Urumqi Railway Bureau and has been in operation since 1999, previously catering to foreign tourists and only recently opening up to the domestic market.
Q: What is the ticket price for the New Oriental Express?
A: The ticket prices for the New Oriental Express are relatively expensive, and they fluctuate depending on the carriage type and travel season. Prices range from approximately 20,000 to 60,000 yuan, depending on the seat selected. Q: How are the carriage facilities on the New Oriental Express?
A: The carriages of the New Oriental Express are very luxurious, with overall facilities comparable to five-star hotels. Specifically:
Supreme Golden Diamond Carriage: Each carriage has four luxury suites, each accommodating a maximum of 2 people, with independent restrooms, bathing facilities, desks, wardrobes, safes, etc. Each room in the suites has a safe where valuables can be stored. Each suite covers an area of about 10 square meters and is equipped with extra-large panoramic windows and brand-name mattresses.
Luxury Blue Diamond Carriage: Each carriage has seven compartments, each accommodating 2 to 4 people. The carriage is equipped with shared restrooms, showers, and refrigerators. The compartments are equipped with extra-wide lower and upper berths (the upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall). All rooms are soundproofed and equipped with independent audio systems, lighting adjustments, and butler service bells.
Silver Diamond Carriage: It is equipped with presidential suites, executive twin rooms, and luxurious four-person compartments to meet the needs of different passengers. The presidential suites are equipped with single beds, mosquito nets, desks, armchairs, etc., and two presidential suites share an independent shower room with separate dry and wet areas.
In addition, the New Oriental Express is also equipped with extra-large glass panoramic windows, the largest domestic shower cabins, public refrigerators and kitchens, separate dry and wet shower areas, 24/7 hot water supply, Wi-Fi coverage throughout the train, and other facilities. Q: What services does the New Oriental Express provide?
Answer: The services provided by the New Oriental Express are very comprehensive, including:
Catering services: The train is equipped with a Chinese dining carriage with professional chefs, providing high-end VIP travel catering services throughout the journey. The dining carriage is configured for 4 people to share a table, with each meal consisting of multiple dishes and a soup, as well as beer and soft drinks. Prestige Gold Diamond guests can also enjoy room service for meals.
Butler service: Each accommodation carriage is assigned a dedicated butler to provide services, and mineral water, hot tea, etc., are supplied in the rooms. Laundry services are also available on the train (additional fees apply).
Entertainment facilities: The train is equipped with KTV, bars, and other entertainment facilities, providing a variety of entertainment activities for passengers to enjoy during the journey.
Q: What are the tourist routes of the New Oriental Express?
Answer: The New Oriental Express currently has three main routes: the entire north-south Xinjiang route, as well as the northern Xinjiang route and southern Xinjiang route. The northern Xinjiang route and southern Xinjiang route basically cover major popular attractions in Xinjiang such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Nalati Grassland. The train operates mostly at night, and visits are organized during the day at stops, ensuring that both travel and sightseeing are not compromised. Q: How to book a ticket on the New Oriental Express?
Answer: To book a ticket on the New Oriental Express, you need to select the travel date and route, provide the ID information of the travelers, pay a deposit (with an official receipt issued), and sign an electronic contract regulated by the National Culture and Tourism Administration (an electronic document can be downloaded for archiving). Afterward, send the flight or train information for arrival and departure from Urumqi to the New Oriental Express customer service supervisor, and a one-stop airport pickup service will be arranged on the day of arrival. The specific booking process is subject to the latest official information. Introduction to the carriages of the New Oriental Express:
1. Gold Diamond carriage:
Total area of Gold Diamond compartment: approximately 10 square meters
King-size bed: 1.5m * 2m
Distance from bed to floor: 30 cm
Toilet area: approximately 2.6 square meters
The Gold Diamond wardrobe has two layers for luggage storage
Layer size: 26*85 cm
Second-layer size: 23*85 cm 2. Blue Diamond carriage:
Blue Diamond carriage: 4-person room area: 4.8 square meters
Upper bunk size: 0.7m * 1.95m
Lower bunk size: 0.9m * 1.95m
Width between two beds: 50 cm
Height from bed to floor: 30 cm (suitable-sized luggage can be placed according to this height) 3. Overview of Silver Diamond carriage features:
Each entire carriage can accommodate up to 14 people or be occupied by 8 people. Each presidential carriage is equipped with 2 independent presidential rooms (shared by 2 people with a wet and dry separated toilet), 1 executive twin room (with an independent washbasin and can also accommodate 4 people with bunk beds), and 2 four-person rooms (sharing a public washbasin). The entire carriage is also equipped with facilities such as independent toilets, showers, refrigerators, meeting rooms, small KTVs, and pantries. The 2025 New Oriental Express operates throughout the year with a schedule for Gold Diamond, Silver Diamond, and Blue Diamond departures:
The first phase of the New Oriental Express: March 30th – April 6th, 11-day tour of southern Xinjiang on the New Oriental Express
The second phase of the New Oriental Express: April 8th – April 17th, 12-day tour of southern Xinjiang and Yining on the New Oriental Express
New Oriental Express 3rd Session: April 19 – April 25 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 9 days
New Oriental Express 4th Session: April 27 – May 6 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 12 days
New Oriental Express 5th Session: May 8 – May 20 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 6th Session: May 22 – June 3 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 7th Session: June 6 – June 18 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 8th Session: June 20 – July 4 (Note: Original text had an error, corrected end date to align with start of next session) New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 9th Session: July 4 – July 16 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 10th Session: July 18 – July 30 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 11th Session: August 2 – August 14 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 12th Session: August 16 – August 28 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 13th Session: August 30 – September 11 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 14th Session: September 13 – September 24 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 15th Session: September 26 – October 8 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 15 days
New Oriental Express 16th Session: October 10 – October 19 New Oriental Express North-South Xinjiang 12 days
New Oriental Express 17th Session: October 21 – November 3 (Note: Original text had an error, corrected to November 3 as end date) New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 13 days
New Oriental Express 18th Session: November 3 – November 13, 2025 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 13-day itinerary, latest price list for January to March 2025:
1. January 5, 2025 itinerary (Urumqi departure and return, 12 days and 11 nights):
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 31,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 698,888 yuan/carriage (capacity for 12 people)
Detailed Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Yema Ecological Park – Welcome Dinner – Yining (Overnight at New Oriental Express)
Day 3: Yining – Swan Pond – Nalati – Bonfire Evening Party – Hot Spring Bath (Overnight in Nalati)
Day 4: Nalati马拉 Sled Ride – Forest Traverse – Nalati Snowland Hot Pot – Kazanqi – Yining (Overnight in Yining City)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake Blue Ice – Guozigou Valley – Yining – Kuqa (Overnight at New Oriental Express)
Day 6: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Qiuci Alley – Courtyard Tea Break – Kashgar (Overnight at New Oriental Express)
Day 7: Kashgar – N39 Desert Experience – Dolan Folk Dance Interaction – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 8: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tahman Wetland – Tajikistan County (Overnight in Tajikistan County)
Day 9: Tajikistan County – Stone City Golden Grass Beach – Tajik Wedding – Eagle Dance Performance – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Stroll through Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Afternoon Tea (Overnight at New Oriental Express)
Day 11: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Time – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 12: Urumqi – Hometown (no activities) 2. Schedule for January 16, 2025 (departing and arriving in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights)
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity: 12 people)
3. Schedule for January 29, 2025 (Special Limited Schedule during the Spring Festival) (departing and arriving in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights)
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 56,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 42,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity: 12 people)
Detailed Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Hometown – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Yema Ecological Park – Welcome Dinner – Altay (overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 3: Altay – Hemu (overnight in Hemu Scenic Area)
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Altay City (overnight in Altay City)
Day 5: Altay – Equestrian Base – Yining City (overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 6: Yining City – Sayram Lake – Yining City (overnight in Yining City)
Day 7: Yining City – Kuldning (overnight in Kuldning)
Day 8: Kuldning – Swan Pond – Kazhanqi – Kuqa (overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 9: Kuqa – Kuqa Big Naan City – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 10: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan (overnight in Taxkorgan)
Day 11: Taxkorgan – Stone City Golden Grass Beach – Tajik Wedding – Tahman Wetland – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 12: Kashgar – Walkthrough of Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden (overnight on the New Oriental Express)
Day 13: Kashgar – Urumqi – Free Time – Farewell Dinner – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 14: Urumqi – Hometown (no activities)
4. Schedule for February 11, 2025 (departing and arriving in Urumqi, 12 days and 11 nights)
[Exclusive for Foreign Guests]
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 51,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 39,888 yuan/person
5. Schedule for February 16, 2025 (departing and arriving in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights)
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity: 12 people)
6. Schedule for March 12, 2025 (departing and arriving in Urumqi, 14 days and 13 nights)
Gold Diamond King Bed Room (private bathroom): 49,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room (shared bathroom): 37,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 858,888 yuan/carriage (capacity: 12 people) For information on how to book and register for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, the departure and arrival cities of the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, ticket prices for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, detailed descriptions of the train marshalling and carriages, and the annual schedule of the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, please consult the official train center: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)