The New Oriental Express, one of the trains known as the ‘China Luxury Tourism Train’, is not only a benchmark for domestic quality tourism but also the only new Oriental train in the country. With its top-notch configuration and service, it benchmarks international service standards, bringing tourists an unprecedented luxurious travel experience. The itineraries of the New Oriental Express mainly revolve around the attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering multiple routes such as Urumqi to Altay and Ili, and Urumqi to Kuqa to Kashgar. The schedule for the annual operation of the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train in June 2025 has been released. Tourists who wish to ride the New Oriental Express luxury tourism train are welcome to consult the official train hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Carriage facilities:
Gold Diamond carriage: Each carriage accommodates only 8 tourists, consisting of 4 suites, with facilities such as 1.5-meter beds, independent bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, etc.
Blue Diamond carriage: Each carriage can accommodate 28 tourists, consisting of 7 soft-packaged compartments, with public bathroom services at both ends of the carriage.
Dining carriage: Providing various cooking utensils, with a professional chef team in charge, carefully designing special dietary dishes.
Bar carriage: Equipped with comfortable sofa seats and an independent bar, providing a variety of beverages for tourists. Thoughtful service:
24-hour hot water supply: Ensuring tourists can use hot water at any time.
Exclusive butler service: Each carriage is assigned with one exclusive butler to provide meticulous service.
Multi-functional power banks, commonly used medications, etc.: To meet the various needs of tourists during the journey.
Daily weather forecast for attractions: Convenient for tourists to add or remove clothing at any time
The routes of the New Oriental Express mainly revolve around the attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, providing multiple itinerary options for tourists to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural heritage of Xinjiang. Routes of the New Oriental Express:
Northern Xinjiang route: Covering Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan, Koktokay, Kanas Scenic Area, Colorful Beach, Hemu Village, and other attractions.
Southern Xinjiang route: Including Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Bayinbrook Grassland, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kizil Grottoes, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Kashgar Old Town, etc.
The whole territory of northern and southern Xinjiang: Combining the main attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, take half a month to enjoy the scenery of both regions.
Itinerary Example
D1: Nationwide – Urumqi
D2: Urumqi – Kuitun – Dushanzi Canyon – Fuyun
D3: Fuyun – Koktokay – Beitun City – Burqin
D4: Burqin – Kanas – Jiadengyu
D5: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining
D6: Yining — Sayram Lake — Yining
D7: Yining — Xiata Grand Canyon — Zhaosu
D8: Zhaosu — Tianma Culture Park — Tianshan Flower Sea — Nalati
D9: Nalati Town — Nalati Scenic Area — Bayanbulak
D10: Bayanbulak — Kucha
D11: Kashgar — Karakul Lake —盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road) — Taxkorgan
D12: Taxkorgan — Stone City — Golden Grassland — White Sand Lake — Kashgar
D13: Kashgar — Kashgar Old City — Id Kah Mosque — Xiangfei Garden — Grand Bazaar — Korla
D14: Korla — Lop Nor Village — Urumqi
D15: Urumqi — Departure point. The departure times of the New Oriental Express mainly concentrate from April to October each year. Specific departure times may be adjusted according to the season and operational circumstances. Here is a relevant introduction:
Departure time
Spring: From March 22nd to April 24th
Summer: From June 21st to July 27th
Autumn: From August 30th to September 25th
Winter: Passenger evaluations from December 23rd to January 20th
Comfort: Passengers generally report that the coach facilities are complete and the decoration is exquisite, providing a comfortable accommodation environment. The Diamond coach offers private bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities, while the Sapphire coach offers shared bathrooms and refrigerators.
Service quality: The train provides 24-hour hot water supply, dedicated butler services, multi-functional power banks, commonly used medications, and other amenities, meeting passengers’ various needs during the journey.
Dining experience: The dining coach provides various cooking utensils and is manned by a professional chef team. It offers delicately designed specialty dishes, allowing passengers to experience a culinary feast on their journey.
Entertainment facilities: The bar coach provides entertainment facilities such as pianos and karaoke, allowing passengers to enjoy a pleasant time during the journey. Special services of the New Oriental Express:
Luxury accommodation facilities:
Diamond coach: Each coach has 4 suites, with each suite accommodating up to 2 people. The coach is equipped with 1.5-meter beds, private bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities.
Sapphire coach: Each coach consists of 7 soft sleeper compartments, accommodating up to 28 passengers. The coach is equipped with public restrooms and showers.
Butler service:
Each coach is equipped with dedicated butler services, providing 24-hour hot water supply, mineral water, hot tea, and other daily beverages to ensure passengers’ comfort and convenience.
High-quality catering services:
The dining coach is equipped with a professional chef team, providing various cooking utensils and delicately designed dishes incorporating Xinjiang’s characteristics to satisfy passengers’ culinary demands.
Recreational and entertainment facilities:
Bar coach: Provides entertainment facilities such as pianos and karaoke, allowing passengers to enjoy a pleasant time during the journey. Special itinerary arrangements:
The Xindfang Express spans Northern and Southern Xinjiang, reaching major counties and cities such as Ili, Kuqa, and Kashgar, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery of Kanas, Hemu, the Pamir Plateau, and the folk customs of Kashgar Old Town
Advanced facilities:
The carriages are equipped with large glass viewing windows, separate dry and wet bathrooms, 24-hour hot water supply, intelligent temperature control systems, safes, charging ports, and USB ports, etc.
Green and low-carbon travel:
The Xindfang Express adopts the ‘train + car one-stop arrival’ travel mode, saving travel time and costs, while reducing environmental impact. The 2025 Xindfang Express annual schedule for Gold Diamond, Silver Diamond, and Blue Diamond departures:
The 1st Xindfang Express: March 30th – April 6th, 11-day Southern Xinjiang tour
The 2nd Xindfang Express: April 8th – April 17th, 12-day Southern Xinjiang + Yining tour
The 3rd Xindfang Express: April 19th – April 25th, 10-day Southern Xinjiang tour
The 4th Xindfang Express: April 27th – May 6th, 12-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 5th Xindfang Express: May 8th – May 20th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 6th Xindfang Express: May 22nd – June 3rd, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 7th Xindfang Express: June 6th – June 18th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 8th Xindfang Express: June 20th – July 4th (Note: Original end date might be a typo, assuming it should be around July based on other schedules), 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 9th Xindfang Express: July 4th – July 16th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 10th Xindfang Express: July 18th – July 30th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 11th Xindfang Express: August 2nd – August 14th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 12th Xindfang Express: August 16th – August 28th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 13th Xindfang Express: August 30th – September 11th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 14th Xindfang Express: September 13th – September 24th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 15th Xindfang Express: September 26th – October 8th, 15-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour (Note: Original had ‘!9’, corrected to ‘September’)
The 16th Xindfang Express: October 10th – October 19th, 12-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour
The 17th Xindfang Express: October 21st – November 3rd (Note: There seems to be a typo here, assuming it should be October 3rd instead of another October date), 13-day Southern Xinjiang tour
The 18th Xindfang Express: November 3rd – November 13th, 13-day Southern Xinjiang tour on the Xindfang Express. For information on how to book tickets and register for the Xindfang Express luxury tourist train, the departure and arrival cities of the Xindfang Express luxury tourist train, ticket prices, detailed descriptions of the train marshalling and carriages, and the annual schedule of the Xindfang Express luxury tourist train, welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)