Tickets for the New Oriental Express are not sold separately through the official 12306 railway website, but are sold through formal travel agency channels cooperating with Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau. For inquiries and reservations, please call the following number: The operating dates for the New Oriental Express in 2025 have been announced. The official inquiry center phone number is 181 3962 2233. Welcome to call for more information about the 2025 Xinjiang tourist train.
Departure Date from Urumqi: June 19
New Oriental Express Gold Diamond King Bed/Silver Diamond Suite: 70,888 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Silver Diamond Executive 2-person cabin: 43,888 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Silver Diamond 2-person cabin: 42,888 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Silver Diamond 4-person cabin: 30,888 yuan/person
Reference Itinerary for the New Oriental Express:
Day 1: Gather in Urumqi from various locations. After airport pickup, transfer to the hotel for rest.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Tianchi, and take the New Oriental Express to Beitun in the evening.
Day 3: After arriving in Beitun, head to Burqin and Kanas to appreciate the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang.
Day 4: Dive into Hemu Village to experience Tuwa culture.
Day 5: Experience the life of Kazakh herdsmen, visit Colorful Beach, and take the New Oriental Express in the evening.
Day 6: Arrive in Jinghe, visit Sayram Lake, and head to Yining to visit the Six Star Street.
Day 7: Visit Nalati Grassland.
Day 8: Bayanbulak Grassland. Drive on the Duku Highway, enjoying the scenic beauty of the Big and Small Dragon Lakes.
Day 9: Explore the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as ‘王府’ in Chinese context, but for clarity, it could be omitted or translated as ‘Palace’ in a broader sense).
Day 10: Arrive in Kashgar, head to Tajikistan County to visit Karakul Lake, and participate in a Tajik home visit.
Day 11: Visit Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, then return to Kashgar.
Day 12: Visit Kashgar Old Town, the Id Kah Mosque, and Xiangfei Garden. In the evening, board the New Oriental Express.
Day 13: Arrive in Korla, visit the Luobu Village and Bosten Lake, and return by special train in the evening.
Day 14: Arrive in Urumqi, and end the journey with airport drop-off.
The booking process for the New Oriental Express is as follows:
1. **Plan Ahead**: The New Oriental Express tourist train departs regularly each month. It is recommended that tourists register 3-6 months in advance to ensure they can book the desired cabin.
2. **Determine Route**: Choose the appropriate route, departure month, and schedule based on personal preferences, and select a suitable cabin type and price.
3. **Provide Identity Information and Pay Deposit**: Submit ID card and passport information. After paying the deposit, sign the contract regulated uniformly by the National Culture and Tourism Administration.
4. **Arrange Itinerary**: Confirm the flight or train information for arrival and departure from Urumqi, and promptly inform customer service to arrange airport pickup service.