The operating time of the New Oriental Express is from January to December each year, with main products from May to September including a 13-15-day tour around northern and southern Xinjiang, and a 10-12-day tour of southern Xinjiang or a 15-day ice and snow themed tour of northern and southern Xinjiang from October to March of the next year. For specific operating times and price information, you can obtain it from the official customer service of the New Oriental Express at 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend).
The booking process for the New Oriental Express consists of the following five steps:
Step 1: Inquire about the facilities of the New Oriental Express carriages: First, contact the Xinjiang official consultation center at 181-3962-2233 to obtain detailed information about the New Oriental Express for 2025, including the facilities and seat distribution of different carriages.
Step 2: Select the travel date and route of the New Oriental Express: The official schedule for the New Oriental Express for the entire year of 2025 has been released. Based on your personal schedule and preferences, choose the itinerary of the New Oriental Express, such as a 15-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, a 10-12-day tour of southern Xinjiang, or a 10-day tour of northern Xinjiang, and inform the reservation center of your scheduled travel date and selected route.
Step 3: Determine the advance deposit amount and payment method: After selecting the travel date and seat, provide personal identity information and pay the corresponding advance deposit. The amount of the advance deposit will vary based on the selected carriage type, for example, 20,000 yuan/person for the Gold Diamond Suite and Presidential Suite, and 10,000 yuan/person for the Blue Diamond Suite; after payment is completed, you will receive an advance deposit receipt.
Step 4: Wait for confirmation of the detailed itinerary and price: After paying the advance deposit, you need to wait for the confirmation of the detailed itinerary and price of the New Oriental Express.
Step 5: Sign the electronic contract and wait for departure: Sign the electronic contract uniformly supervised 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 arrival and departure flight or train information from Urumqi, so that they can arrange airport pickup service to ensure a smooth start to your journey.