The official website of the New Oriental Express, the official website of China’s New Oriental Express, and which is the official website for booking tickets for the New Oriental Express; I often receive many calls from guests planning to participate in the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train. So today, I will introduce to you. How to book train tickets for the New Oriental Express, how to participate in the New Oriental Express, and where to sign up for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train
The New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, which has gained fame both domestically and internationally in recent years, was created by the Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau and put into operation in 1999. It was previously only sold to overseas tourists and was opened to the domestic market after a complete upgrade and renovation in 2020.
2025 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train Booking Consultation Phone Number: Wang Fei 180 95969599. For more information on Xinjiang tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express, Tianshan, Western Train, and Yuanman Nanjiang, as well as various train plans for Xinjiang train tours, please call for consultation.
Answers to questions that everyone wants to know when registering for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train:
First question: Where can I register and book the New Oriental Express, and how do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express?
Answer: The New Oriental Express is a top-level luxury tourist train exclusively created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau in China, and in collaboration with travel agencies, they have developed a tourism + train special product sold through designated official travel agency channels of the Railway Bureau. Select the tour date according to your travel date. After the tour date is finalized, pay the deposit for the New Oriental Express train ticket first, and the balance must be paid 30 days before departure.
Second question: Where are the starting and ending points of the New Oriental Express?
1: The current main product is a panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang, with either northern Xinjiang or southern Xinjiang as the starting point and终点all at Urumqi Station. Therefore, everyone needs to arrive in Urumqi by themselves, and we will arrange pick-up uniformly.
Third question: What are the carriage configurations of the New Oriental Express trains, and what are the differences between Blue Diamond, Gold Diamond, and Silk Road Tianshan?
1. Gold Diamond compartment: Each suite has an area of approximately 10 square meters; a 1.5M*2M double bed; desk, wardrobe, safe, and each compartment is equipped with an independent wet and dry separated shower room; air volume adjustment switch, USB ports and 5-pin sockets at each bedhead.
2. Blue Diamond compartment: The lower bed measures 0.9M*1.95M and the upper bed measures 0.7M*1.82M; air volume adjustment switch, USB ports and 5-pin sockets at each bedhead. Public restrooms and showers are located at both ends of the carriage.
3. Silk Road Tianshan carriage: Each presidential carriage is equipped with 2 presidential single rooms (with shower and extra-large bathroom), 2 executive twin rooms, 2 luxury Blue Diamond 4-person compartments, 1 public restroom, 1 attendant room, and a living room. Each presidential single room is equipped with a 1m single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair. The two presidential single rooms share an independent wet and dry separated shower room, suitable for couples or friends. The executive twin room is equipped with two 0.7M wide single beds and a washroom, and is recommended for two people.
The 2025 New Oriental Express operates throughout the year with Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond departure schedules:
The following are the departure and return times to Urumqi for the New Oriental Express with Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond configurations. The specific assembly time and arrival time in Urumqi are subject to the detailed confirmed itinerary of the New Oriental Express. For specific dates of Blue Diamond departures, please consult the New Oriental Express Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
The 1st Session of the New Oriental Express: March 30th – April 6th, 11 days in southern Xinjiang.
The 2nd Session of the New Oriental Express: April 8th – April 17th, 12 days in southern Xinjiang + Yining.
The 3rd Session of the New Oriental Express: April 19th – April 25th, 9 days in southern Xinjiang.
The 4th Session of the New Oriental Express: April 27th – May 6th, 12 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 5th Session of the New Oriental Express: May 8th – May 20th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 6th Session of the New Oriental Express: May 22nd – June 3rd, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 7th Session of the New Oriental Express: June 6th – June 18th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 8th Session of the New Oriental Express: June 20th – July 24th (Note: There seems to be a space in the date, assuming it means July 24th), 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 9th Session of the New Oriental Express: July 4th – July 16th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 10th Session of the New Oriental Express: July 18th – July 30th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 11th Session of the New Oriental Express: August 2nd – August 14th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 12th Session of the New Oriental Express: August 16th – August 28th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 13th Session of the New Oriental Express: August 30th – September 11th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 14th Session of the New Oriental Express: September 13th – September 24th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 15th Session of the New Oriental Express: September 26th – October 8th, 15 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 16th Session of the New Oriental Express: October 10th – October 19th, 12 days in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
The 17th Session of the New Oriental Express: October 21st – November 3rd (Note: There seems to be a typo in the original, assuming it means October 3rd as the return date), 13 days in southern Xinjiang.
The 18th Session of the New Oriental Express: November 3rd – November 13th, 13 days in southern Xinjiang.
January 16th/February 26th/March 12th, departing and returning from Urumqi, 14 days with 13 nights.
37,888 yuan/person, two people per compartment.
January 29th, special limited train for the Spring Festival, departing and returning from Urumqi, 14 days with 13 nights.
42,888 yuan/person, two people per compartment.
The New Oriental Express is a new type of luxury train in mainland China, and it is also a special train with a luxury bar. The cabins only accommodate two VIP guests, and each passenger car has 6-8 luxury and exquisite cabins, equipped with 2 toilets. Each carriage is assigned a dedicated attendant who carefully tidies up every day, and the rooms are supplied with mineral water, hot tea, and fruit.
Traveling on the Silk Road can be so comfortable — you can walk around the entire train during the journey, or have a drink and rest in the dining car. You can also enjoy a romantic afternoon tea, sing karaoke, or participate in artistic lectures and other activities in the bar car provided.
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