The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train in China, renowned for its luxury and comfort, and is praised as a "mobile five-star hotel". The interior facilities of the train are upscale, offering various carriage types such as Gold Diamond and Blue Diamond, equipped with facilities such as independent bathrooms, king-sized beds, wardrobes, and more. Exclusive services are provided throughout the journey. The New Oriental Express offers a rich itinerary, covering major counties and cities and famous attractions in Xinjiang. Tourists can enjoy the scenery of Kanas, Hemu, the Pamir Plateau, and other sights during the trip, experiencing the local customs and traditions of different regions. Traveling through Xinjiang on the New Oriental Express is a unique way of traveling, allowing tourists to enjoy more fun and comfort during the journey. The schedule for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train for the whole year of 2025 has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train are welcome to inquire at the official train hotline: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). New Oriental FAQ Guide Answers:
Q1: What is the New Oriental Express?
A1: The New Oriental Express is one of China’s most luxurious tourist trains, created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau. With a green body and painted with the ‘UR’ logo, it runs on the northern and southern Xinjiang railway lines. It is also known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel’, with overall amenities comparable to those of a five-star hotel.
Q2: What is the historical background of the New Oriental Express?
A2: The New Oriental Express officially began operations in 1999, but previously mainly catered to overseas tourists. In 2020, it was renovated by the Urumqi Railway Bureau to officially serve domestic tourists.
Q3: What carriages and facilities does the New Oriental Express have?
A3: The New Oriental Express is composed of multiple carriages, including Gold Diamond carriages, Blue Diamond carriages, dining carriages, and bar carriages. Gold Diamond carriages are equipped with private bathrooms, large beds, wardrobes, safes, desks, lamps, and other facilities, and suites also provide 24-hour hot water supply and mini-fridges. Blue Diamond carriages offer soft sleeper compartments with shared public toilets and showers. The dining carriages provide Chinese cuisine services throughout the journey, as well as free beverages and mineral water. The bar carriages are equipped with coffee seats, televisions, audio equipment, karaoke, pianos, and other facilities, allowing tourists to enjoy romantic afternoon tea, sing karaoke, and engage in other activities.
Q4: What is the itinerary and service like on the New Oriental Express?
A4: The New Oriental Express offers a rich itinerary, allowing tourists to visit major counties and cities in Xinjiang such as Yili, Kuche, Kashgar, and Korla, and to take in the scenery of Kanas, Hemu, the Pamir Plateau, and the folk customs of Kashgar Old City. In terms of service, each carriage is equipped with dedicated attendants who provide exclusive services to tourists throughout the journey, such as serving tea and water, preparing towels, etc. Additionally, the train also provides scenic weather forecasts, 24-hour hot water supply, specialty cuisine, luggage consignment, meal delivery to cabins, and various other considerate services.
Q5: What are the ticket prices for the New Oriental Express?
A5: The ticket prices for the New Oriental Express vary based on the travel date, the peak and off-peak tourism situations in Xinjiang, and the length of the scenic route, as well as the type of carriage (Gold Diamond, Blue Diamond, etc.). Generally speaking, ticket prices for Gold Diamond carriages are higher, while those for Blue Diamond carriages are relatively lower. Gold Diamond carriages have private bathrooms, while Blue Diamond carriages have shared public bathrooms.
Q6: How do I make a reservation for the New Oriental Express?
A6: The New Oriental Express does not sell tickets separately, but instead combines the entire Xinjiang tourism experience with this unique train tourism product, the New Oriental Express, for sales. Therefore, tourists need to make reservations through travel agencies or reservation centers that cooperate with the New Oriental Express. During the reservation process, information such as the travel date, number of people, and carriage type is required, and a corresponding deposit needs to be paid. Specific reservation procedures can be inquired on related websites or by consulting the reservation center. Ticket Price Guide and Carriage Introduction for the New Oriental Express Luxury Tour Train in Xinjiang:
1. New Oriental Express Gold Diamond Compartment:
Each Gold Diamond luxury carriage can accommodate 8 passengers. One carriage has 4 Gold Diamond double compartments (can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults with 1 child under 6 years old). Each suite is approximately 10 square meters and contains an independent toilet, shower room (wet and dry separation), an extra-large glass viewing king-size bed (1.5M * 2M), as well as a desk, wardrobe, safe, and a public small refrigerator in each carriage. Each accommodation carriage is assigned a dedicated butler.
Fee Reference:
Extra-large glass viewing king-size bed room for 2 people, approximately priced at 40,000-65,000 yuan per person;
Gold Diamond compartment area: approximately 10 square meters
King-size bed size: 1.5 m * 2 m
Distance from the bed to the floor: 30 cm
Restroom: approximately 2.6 square meters
The Gold Diamond wardrobe has two layers for luggage placement
1) 26*85 (cm)
2) 23*85 (cm) 2. New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Compartment:
Each Blue Diamond carriage can accommodate 28 passengers. One carriage has 7 Blue Diamond quadruple compartments, which can also be upgraded to Blue Diamond double compartments (for upgraded double compartments, we will fold up the upper bunk and only retain the two lower bunks). One carriage with Blue Diamond double compartments can accommodate 14 passengers. Each compartment has 2 upper bunks and 2 lower bunks, equipped with extra-wide lower bunks (0.9M * 1.95M) and upper bunks (0.7M * 1.82M) with damping devices that can be folded up and close to the wall. The 7 compartments share toilets and showers, with one Chinese-style and one Western-style restroom at each end of the carriage, as well as a public shower room. It is generally recommended for 2-4 people (it is recommended for relatives and friends to travel together; it is more economical and private for 4 people to stay)
Fee Reference:
Deluxe Blue Diamond carriage (1 room for 4 people), approximately priced at 20,000-35,000 yuan per person;
Luxury Blue Diamond carriage (1 room for 2 people), approximately priced at 30,000-45,000 yuan per person;
Blue Diamond carriage quadruple room area: 4.8 square meters
Bed size: upper bunk 0.78 m * 1.95 m; lower bunk 0.9 m * 1.95 m;
Width between two beds: 50 cm
Height from the bed to the floor: 30 cm (suitcases of appropriate size can be placed according to this height). 3. New Oriental Express Silver Diamond Business Carriage:
Each Silver Diamond Presidential carriage can accommodate 14 passengers, suitable for family tours, group tours, corporate annual meetings, small gatherings, mobile business, family reunions, and other exclusive customized travel activities. Each presidential carriage has 2 separate presidential rooms (with a shared wet and dry separated bathroom for 2 people), 1 executive twin room (with a separate vanity, and the twin room can also accommodate 4 people with bunk beds), and 2 quadruple rooms (sharing a public vanity). The entire carriage is equipped with independent toilets, showers, refrigerators, meeting rooms, small KTVs, and pantries. The entire train is equipped with luxury bar entertainment carriages and Chinese-style music dining carriages, with professional chefs and meals included throughout the journey, providing a high-end VIP travel service. (The Silver Diamond carriages will undergo upgrades and renovations at the end of 2023).
Fee Reference:
Presidential Suite Price: Around 50,000-60,000 yuan per person, Silver Diamond Executive Double Room 40,000-50,000 yuan, Silver Diamond Business Quadruple Room 20,000-30,000 yuan.
The price of the entire Silver Diamond Presidential Carriage is approximately 400,000-650,000 yuan per carriage.
Presidential Carriage Conference Room:
The size is 4.474m*2.8m, equipped with a three-person sofa, single sofa, coffee table, armchair, extendable conference table, refrigerator, combined audio cabinet, large-screen color TV, and other equipment. A Quick View of New Oriental Express Features:
1. Wide-angle Viewing Windows Configuration: This train is specially equipped with wide-angle viewing windows, allowing passengers to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window during the journey.
2. Spacious Shower Area Design: The train interior features top-notch large shower rooms in China, cleverly separating the shower and drying areas using advanced partition materials, and is equipped with ceramic toilets throughout, providing passengers with a convenient and pleasant showering experience.
3. Shared Refrigerator and Cooking Facilities: Each carriage is equipped with a public refrigerator and kitchen equipment, convenient for passengers to store food and beverages, satisfying dining needs during the journey.
4. All-day Hot Water Supply System: The train provides hot water all day long, ensuring passengers can enjoy the convenience of bathing and washing at any time.
5. Full-car Wi-Fi Network Coverage: The train is fully covered by Wi-Fi, allowing passengers to easily access the internet during the journey and stay connected with the outside world at any time. 6. Exclusive Butler Service: The train is equipped with about 50 professional staff, with one dedicated butler per carriage, providing meticulous service to passengers. The rooms are equipped with mineral water, hot tea, and other beverages, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere like being at home.
7. Diverse Travel Route Options: The New Oriental Express has carefully designed various travel routes, such as the "North-South Xinjiang Scenery Tour" and the Southern Xinjiang Loop, etc.
8. Daytime Stopping for Sightseeing: The train mainly operates at night, stopping near scenic spots during the daytime, allowing passengers to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of the motherland during a relaxed and enjoyable journey. What is the overview of the 2025 Xinjiang itinerary for the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train? Exploring the 2025 New Oriental Express official booking channel guide? The 2025 New Oriental Express cost breakdown? How to purchase 2025 New Oriental Express travel tickets? I believe these are questions for many people. The 2025 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train’s annual schedule has been released. Tourists who want to ride the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train are 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)