2025 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourism Special Train in Xinjiang: How much does it cost/How to book/Where does it depart from
Ticket purchase phone number for Xinjiang Tourism Special Train: 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat ID)
I. Introduction to the Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a domestic quality tourism train newly built by Xinjiang Railway in 2021, benchmarking international service standards and known as the “Rolls-Royce” of trains. It operates at night and stops during the day, covering routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, providing tourists with a relaxed and comfortable travel experience. The train is equipped with various living and entertainment facilities, such as extra-large glass viewing windows, showers with dry and wet separation, 24-hour hot water supply, public refrigerators and kitchens, and WiFi coverage throughout the train, providing tourists with a better and more comfortable travel experience. The hardware configuration, dining services, and attentive service of the staff on the train are comparable to those of star hotels.
II. Carriage Configuration
The New Oriental Express consists of soft sleeper carriages, dining carriages, and bar carriages, with all carriages being sleeper carriages. The sleeper carriages are divided into Golden Diamond carriages and Blue Diamond carriages: Golden Diamond carriages: Each carriage accommodates only 8 tourists and consists of 4 suites. The rooms are equipped with 1.5-meter beds, as well as independent bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities. Blue Diamond carriages: Each carriage can accommodate 28 tourists and consists of 7 soft compartments. Public bathroom services are provided at both ends of the carriage. In addition, there are upgraded Blue Diamond carriages, with 14 people per carriage and 2 people per room, providing a more private accommodation experience.
III. Itinerary Arrangements
The New Oriental Express offers various itinerary arrangements to meet the needs of different tourists. Taking 2024 as an example, the special train will offer multiple departure dates and itineraries, such as the 11-day Southern Xinjiang Luxury Tour, the 10-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour, and the 6-day Southern Xinjiang Tour. The specific itineraries will cover the essence of scenic spots in Xinjiang, such as Urumqi, Korla, Ruoqiang, Kuqa, Atush, Taxkorgan, Kashgar, Shihezi, and other places. Tourists can visit the mysterious Tian Shan Grand Canyon, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Tomb, and many other charming scenery.
IV. Ticket Purchase Methods and Prices
Tickets for the New Oriental Express are mainly sold through official travel agency channels cooperating with the Xinjiang Urumqi Railway Bureau. Tourists can inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency or call the New Oriental Express Customer Service Center at Guo Jing 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat ID).
Detailed ticket purchase information and itinerary arrangements should be understood. In terms of pricing, ticket prices will vary based on different carriage types and itinerary arrangements. Generally speaking, tickets for the Golden Diamond carriages are higher in price, while those for the Blue Diamond carriages are relatively affordable.
V. Precautions Before purchasing tickets, tourists need to carefully understand the itinerary and price information, and choose a suitable departure date and route. When purchasing tickets, ID card information is required, and a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulation Platform must be signed. Adequate preparations should be made before departure, such as bringing necessary clothing for changing and daily necessities. During the trip, tourists must abide by the regulations and arrangements of the tour group, and pay attention to safety and environmental protection.