Below are detailed answers to questions about how to book and register for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train, in which city the New Oriental Express starts and ends, how much the New Oriental Express ticket costs, the train configuration of the New Oriental Express, and detailed descriptions of the carriages inside. The 2025 New Oriental Express luxury tourism schedule for the entire year has been released. Tourists who plan to ride the New Oriental Express in 2025 are welcome to consult with us.
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Where can I register and book the New Oriental Express, and how can I book tickets?
Answer: The New Oriental Express is a top-level luxury tourist train exclusively created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau, and it has partnered with travel agencies to create a tourism + train product sold through designated official travel agency channels of the railway bureau.
Where are the starting and ending points of the New Oriental Express?
Currently, the main product of the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train is a panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang, with starting and ending points in Urumqi Station for either southern or northern Xinjiang tours. Therefore, everyone needs to arrive in Urumqi on their own, and we will arrange for pick-up services.
What fees are included in the New Oriental Express ticket price?
The New Oriental Express includes: New Oriental Express train ticket costs, meals, hotel accommodation, local tourist transportation, tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, attraction tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, and personal travel accident insurance fees.
Can large luggage be stored on the train during land travel?
Yes, the compartments on the train will remain unchanged from the beginning to the end, and no other passengers will board during the journey. Please keep valuables with you at all times!
What is the internal environment of the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train like?
Composition of the entire train’s carriages and the configuration of the New Oriental Express tourist train for different tour dates:
1. The New Oriental Express [Gold Diamond + Blue Diamond] series configuration is: Luxurious Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond carriages.
2. The New Oriental Express [Silver Diamond + Blue Diamond] series configuration is: Luxurious Blue Diamond carriages.
Note: Different New Oriental Express trains for different tour dates are composed of different carriage configurations, including Gold Diamond, Blue Diamond, and Presidential carriages, as well as dining carriages and leisure bar carriages.
3. Each carriage will have a dedicated attendant. Paid laundry services (charged by the number of items) are available on the train. VIPs who need this service can obtain a laundry tag from the attendant, fill it out, and give it to the attendant along with the laundry. The cleaned clothes will be returned to the VIP’s compartment.
4. For safety reasons, the windows in the carriages cannot be opened. Smoking is prohibited throughout the train. To adjust the air conditioning and ventilation temperature in your room, please call your attendant for assistance.
5. The Executive Bar carriage offers services such as beverages, snacks, and coffee. VIPs can purchase these items for a fee.
6. The music dining carriage is set up with tables for four people. Those traveling in pairs will need to share a table for meals.
7. The luxurious Blue Diamond carriages have public showers. A schedule for alternating shower room usage will be established and followed as needed. It is recommended that everyone limit their bathing time to 8-10 minutes.