How to purchase tickets for the 2025 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourist Special Train
For itinerary and route inquiries, please call 1813962-2229
The New Oriental Express is the most luxurious tourist train in China, with a milky white body and a "UR" logo painted on it, running on the Longhai Railway, Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, and the North-South Xinjiang Railway lines. The picture shows the "New Oriental Express" running on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. Currently, there are not many seats left for future departures. For details, please inquire at 181-39622229
Highlights of the new train:
1. Compared with ordinary trains or special trains, its airtightness, stability, and shock absorption have been greatly improved.
2. The noise decibel data of the air-conditioning system meets the standards. The compressor uses a universal compressor for trains, and the vehicle has undergone strict third-party testing and exceeds the standards before leaving the factory. The main air duct design has been updated, adopting a static pressure sealed cavity. The air outlet adopts side air outlet, and an electric ventilation regulator is set. The air compressor has an independent air supply system, which can assist in air supply when there is no generator. The air outlet is soft, and when the vehicle’s air speed reaches a certain amount, it automatically releases air pressure. This setting is unique to special service official cars and is not found in ordinary cars. The power of this car has been increased, and the material of the air duct has been upgraded, providing heat dissipation, insulation, moisture retention, and heat insulation.
3. There are highlights in the design of the entire train:
1) It is currently the largest booth with a shower in China; the shower rooms in the entire train are separated into dry and wet areas, and the material and design of the partitions are the most advanced at present.
2) The original 1064mm windows of the train have been replaced by 25T type 1528mm large scenic windows for corridors and rooms; 3) Each room has an air volume adjustment switch added.
4) Upper bunks with damping devices that can be folded up against the wall; this is currently the most advanced in China. 5) Each bedside in the suite is equipped with a 5-pin socket for computer and mobile phone charging with USB interfaces (AC200V/300W, 2 sets in total); a set of 5-pin sockets (AC200V/1500W) is set up at the multi-functional table, and a 5-pin socket with splash-proof cover (AC200V/1500W) is set up in the toilet;
6) Vacuum waste collection devices in the toilets;
7) Exclusive ceramic toilets for the entire train 8) The train has undergone a formaldehyde removal process and meets international standards.
4. The furniture throughout the train is made of solid wood, custom-made by a manufacturer designated by the China Railway Corporation to provide furniture for official and special transport vehicles. The mattress for the king-size bed is from Qumei, the shower is from Haier, and the bathing products in Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond Suites are generally brands like Lux, Rejoice, and Safeguard.
If you only look at its appearance, it resembles the familiar green trains we know, but with a gold ‘UR’ emblem on the carriage.
Once you step into the carriage, you will be instantly amazed!
First of all, the New Oriental Express has Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond Suites.
01. Gold Diamond Suite
The Gold Diamond Suite is a double bedroom, with only 4 double suites per carriage, accommodating 8 people.
The interior decoration of the suite is comparable to a five-star hotel:
Inside, there is a 1.5m king-size bed, a separate wet and dry bathroom, wardrobe, safe… It also provides 24/7 hot water and air conditioning throughout the journey.
Especially since there is a small refrigerator in the suite, which can be used to store chilled drinks, medications, and even face masks for girls, which is very thoughtful.
Such a configuration naturally comes with a high price.
02. Blue Diamond Suite
The Blue Diamond Suite is a 4-person bunk room, with 28 people per carriage, priced at around 25,000 yuan.
Although they are bunk beds, each room has a large scenic window. The lower bunks are widened, and the upper bunk beds can be folded up against the wall. There are public toilets, showers, and small refrigerators at both ends of the carriage.
World-class facilities, world-class service
Apart from differing internal facilities, the Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond Suites offer similar services.
For example, there are two dining carriages on the train, with six dishes and one soup for each meal. There are over 100 kinds of ‘Silk Road cuisine’, changing daily. There are also beers and drinks, and guests in the Gold Diamond Suite can even enjoy room service.
To cater to young people, there is even a dedicated ‘bar carriage’ on the train, equipped with a karaoke system.
Apart from having world-class facilities, the service on the New Oriental Express is also top-notch.
The train has a standard passenger capacity of 134 people, with 50 crew members alone. Moreover, each carriage will have a dedicated butler who can provide you with various services at any time.
The scenery along the route is like a world-class blockbuster in every frame.
Apart from having world-class facilities, the scenery along the New Oriental Express route is also world-class. Many people take this train to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of China.
April 8th – New Oriental Express Panoramic 12-Day Taklamakan Desert South Xinjiang Tour; Round-trip City: Urumqi; Departure Date: April 8th, 2023
Gold Diamond carriage: 2 people per room, 29,999 yuan/person (18-person VIP group)
Blue Diamond carriage: 4 people per room, 16,999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
Upgrade to Blue Diamond: 2 people per room, 24,999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
April 25th – New Oriental Express 12-Day North-South Xinjiang Tour
Round-trip City: Urumqi; Departure Date: April 25th, 2023
Gold Diamond carriage: 2 people per room, 37,980 yuan/person
Upgrade to Blue Diamond: 2 people per room, 32,980 yuan/person
May 21st – New Oriental Express Panoramic 15-Day North-South Xinjiang Tour
Round-trip City: Urumqi; Departure Date: May 21st, 2023
Gold Diamond carriage: 2 people per room, 41,999 yuan/person (18-person VIP group)
Blue Diamond carriage 28-person section, 4 people per room: 25,999 yuan/person (24-person delicate small group)
Upgrade to Blue Diamond 14-person carriage, 2 people per room: 33,999 yuan/person (20-person VIP group)
June 21st – New Oriental Express Prestige 13-Day North-South Xinjiang Tour
Round-trip City: Urumqi; Departure Date: Pick-up and hotel check-in on June 21st
Luxury Blue Diamond Four-person Package (4-person bed): 24,880 yuan/person; Luxury Blue Diamond Four-person Package (2-person bed): 34,880 yuan/person
Four-person Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (2 rooms for 8 people): 24,880 yuan/person
Executive Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 2 people, upper and lower beds): 35,880 yuan/person
Executive Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 1 person, upper bed available): 49,880 yuan/room
Luxury Suite on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 2 people): 109,880 yuan/room (sold out)
Entire Silk Road Tianshan Train Section (for 12 people): 398,800 yuan
July 31st/August 26th – New Oriental Express Prestige 13-Day North-South Xinjiang Tour
Urumqi Assembly Time: Pick-up and hotel check-in on July 31st/August 26th; Train Departure Time: Morning of August 1st/Morning of August 27th
Luxury Blue Diamond Four-person Package (4-person bed): 26,999 yuan/person
Luxury Blue Diamond Four-person Package (2-person bed): 35,999 yuan/person
Four-person Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (2 rooms for 8 people): 26,999 yuan/person
Executive Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 2 people, upper and lower beds): 37,999 yuan/person
Executive Room on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 1 person, upper bed available): 51,999 yuan/room
Luxury Suite on the Silk Road Tianshan Train (for 2 people): 119,999 yuan/room; Entire Silk Road Tianshan Train Section (for 12 people): 428,800 yuan
Detailed itinerary can be obtained by adding V181-39622229