Adjustments have been made to the operational schedule of the New Oriental Express for the whole year of 2025. In 2025, two sets of the New Oriental Express will operate continuously on the railways, namely, one Gold + Silver Diamond carriage combination and one Blue Diamond carriage. How to book? For details, please consult the official booking hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
In 2025, take the Xinjiang Eastern Express, a mobile luxury tourist train, to easily travel around nearly 5,000 kilometers in northern and southern Xinjiang, saving time from taking buses. The train makes full use of passengers’ nighttime rest time to travel and stays longer during the day to visit attractions. Secondly, the tracks move straight ahead, shortening the journey and bypassing travel time. The train operates in a dedicated train mode, and except for Xinjiang Eastern Express VIPs, no other passengers can purchase tickets and board the train along the way. Because the Xinjiang Eastern Express is a customized luxury tourist train, it does not sell train tickets separately on the official 12306 railway website.
Some bookable schedules for the Xinjiang Eastern Express from May to August 2025:
The Xinjiang Eastern Express operates multiple schedules throughout the year, covering all four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Specific schedules may be adjusted according to the year and actual conditions. Below are some scheduled dates for the Xinjiang Eastern Express in 2025 for reference:
May 7th Xinjiang Eastern Express 15-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Starting and Ending Time: May 7th – May 21st
Starting and Ending City: Urumqi, Xinjiang
Unified Fare for Xinjiang Eastern Express:
Supreme Golden Diamond Compartment (2-person room): Price is 56,999 yuan/person (limited spots available).
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite (2-person room): 58,999 yuan/person (4 spots left)
Silver Diamond Deluxe Standard (2-person room): Price is 35,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Executive (2-person room): Price is 39,999 yuan/person
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May 21st Xinjiang Eastern Express 15-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Starting and Ending Time: May 21st – June 4th
Starting and Ending City: Urumqi, Xinjiang
Unified Fare for Xinjiang Eastern Express:
Supreme Golden Diamond Compartment (2-person room): Price is 59,999 yuan/person (sold out).
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite (2-person room): Price is 58,999 yuan/person (4 spots left)
Silver Diamond Deluxe Standard (2-person room): Price is 35,999 yuan/person (10 spots left)
Silver Diamond Executive (2-person room): Price is 39,999 yuan/person (8 spots left)
Xinjiang Eastern Express Dedicated Train Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tourism:
Xinjiang Eastern Express Itinerary: This trip will start from Urumqi and last for 15 days, taking tourists to experience the best attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang. The itinerary includes: Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Burqin (Kanas, Hemo, Colorful Beach), Bortala (Sayram Lake), Yining (Kalajun Grassland, Horgos Port), Korla (Lop Nor Village), Kuqa (Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府), Kashgar (Pamirs Plateau, Taxkorgan County, Hongqilafu Border Gate, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar Travel Photo Session), Hotan (Hotan Round City, Hotan Museum), and the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, and other famous attractions.
New Oriental Express Schedule:
May 7/21, Various Cities Across the Country to Urumqi
May 8/22, Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi, and Then Heading to Yining
May 9/23, Departing from Yining to Kalajun Grassland, and Then Returning to Yining
May 10/24, Yining to Khorgos Port, Then Touring Sayram Lake, Returning to Yining, and Finally Heading to Beitun
May 11/25, Beitun to Burqin, Visiting Colorful Beach, and Then Heading to Hemu
May 12/26, Hemu to Kanas
May 13/27, Kanas to Beitun, and Then Heading to Kuqa
May 14/28, Kuqa to Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Visiting Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as王府 mansion or王府 palace depending on context), and Finally Arriving in Kashgar
May 15/29, Kashgar to Karakul Lake, Heading to Taxkorgan County
May 16/30, Visiting Tajik Families, Touring Hongqilafu Border Gate Stone City and Jincao Beach, and Returning to Taxkorgan County
May 17/31, Taxkorgan County to Baisha Lake, Taking Photos in Kashgar, and Then Returning to Kashgar
June 18/01, Kashgar to Kashgar Old Town, Visiting Id Kah Mosque and Xiangfei Garden, and Finally Heading to Hotan
June 19/02, Hotan to Hotan Museum, Visiting Hotan Old Town, and Then Heading to Korla
June 20/03, Korla to Lop Nur Village, and Finally Returning to Urumqi
June 21/04, Urumqi to Various Cities Across the Country
Reservation Methods for the New Oriental Express:
The New Oriental Express does not directly book train tickets on the official 12306 railway website. Instead, it is sold through formal travel agency channels cooperating with the Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau. For more information on the schedules and ticket prices of the New Oriental Express, tourists can contact the official reservation hotline: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Notes for the New Oriental Express:
Advance Reservations: Due to the limited seating and high popularity of the New Oriental Express, it is recommended to make reservations in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
Information Verification: When making a reservation, please carefully verify the travel date, carriage type, seat configuration, and other information to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Notes for Foreign Guests Reservations: We accept registrations from tourists worldwide. Foreign guests holding passports are unable to visit Bayanbulak Grassland and Lop Nur Village scenic areas (we will arrange other attractions separately). If you plan to visit the border, we will also assist in obtaining a border pass.
In summary, the schedules and ticket prices of the New Oriental Express vary due to multiple factors. Tourists should fully understand the relevant information and make reservations in advance.