The Booking Guide for the Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train, the New Oriental Express, in June 2025. The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train in Xinjiang, providing a high-quality travel experience. Information related to the booking prices of the New Oriental Express in June 2025: The official operating dates for the New Oriental Express in 2025 have been announced. Customer Manager of the Official Consultation Center for the New Oriental Express: Mai Zi 132 0133 3409 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
Part 1: The Operating Plan of the New Oriental Express in June 2025 Operating Date: June 24, 2025 Starting and Ending City: Urumqi Itinerary Duration: 14 days (June 24th to July 7th)
Part 2: Booking Prices for the New Oriental Express in June 2025
The booking prices for the New Oriental Express vary depending on the season, carriage type, and number of travel days. Below are the fees for a 14-day journey between northern and southern Xinjiang on the New Oriental Express in June 2025:
Carriage Type Price (yuan/person)
Blue Diamond Carriage (4-person) 30999
Blue Diamond Carriage (2-person) 42999
Part 3: Schedule for the New Oriental Express in June 2025
This is a detailed travel itinerary for the New Oriental Express in southern Xinjiang, covering many famous attractions and unique experiences in Xinjiang. Below is an overview of the itinerary:
Day Itinerary
Day 1: Assemble in Urumqi, pick up from the airport, and transfer to the hotel for rest.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Tianchi, and in the evening, board the New Oriental Express to Beitun.
Day 3: Upon arrival in Beitun, head to Buerjin and Kanas to enjoy the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang.
Day 4: Delve into Hemu Village to experience the traditional life of the Tuvans.
Day 5: Depart from Jiadenyu, experience the life of Kazakh herdsmen, visit Colorful Beach, and in the evening, board the New Oriental Express.
Day 6: Arrive in Jinghe, visit Sayram Lake, and proceed to Yining to visit the Liuxing Street.
Day 7: Visit the Nalati Grasslands to feel the vastness and beauty of the grasslands.
Day 8: Bayinbuluke Grasslands, drive on the Duku Highway, and admire the scenery of the Big and Small Dragon Lakes.
Day 9: Explore the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, visit the Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as ‘王府’s palace’ but here it’s kept as is for consistency), and in the evening, board the New Oriental Express.
Day 10: Arrive in Kashgar, proceed to Taxkorgan to visit Karakul Lake, and conduct a Tajik home visit.
Day 11: Visit Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, and return to Kashgar.
Day 12: Visit Kashgar Old Town, visit the Id Kah Mosque and Xiangfei Garden, and in the evening, board the New Oriental Express.
Day 13: Arrive in Korla, visit Lop Nor Village and Bosten Lake, and in the evening, return via special train.
Day 14: Arrive in Urumqi, airport transfer, and end of journey.
Part 4: Cost Breakdown for the New Oriental Express in June 2025
Transportation: Gold Diamond Suite and various Silver Diamond suites on the New Oriental Express; locally, air-conditioned tourist buses with over 37 seats will be used, with a team size of around 20 people. Accommodation: 5-diamond standard on Ctrip for the entire journey (local conditions are limited, and where 5-diamond hotels are unavailable, the highest local standard will be selected). Catering: 12 breakfasts and 24 lunches/dinners throughout the journey, with land-based breakfasts being hotel buffets, and train breakfasts costing 50 yuan/person; meal standards: 80 yuan/person on land, 120 yuan/person on the train, and special meals costing 100-150 yuan/person. Arrangements for local specialty meals are as follows: Buerjin Coldwater Fish Banquet, Kanas Folk Park Song and Dance Banquet, Chonghuer Kazakh Family Specialty Meal, Taxkorgan Yak Beef Hot Pot, Xinjiang-style Whole Roast Lamb. Tickets: First-entry tickets for attractions and mandatory small transportation within scenic areas are all included. Guide: Excellent guide service throughout the journey. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance.
Part 5: Booking and Registration Process for the XDF Express in June 2025
1: Product Introduction
The XDF Express luxury tourist train in Xinjiang is an innovative product combining tourism with a dedicated train. This product cannot be booked separately on the 12306 official railway website but through formal travel agency channels authorized by the railway bureau. If you are interested in the XDF Express luxury tourist train, please feel free to consult the official account manager of the XDF Express: Maizi 132 0133 3409. Through the above contact information, you can consult for free and obtain detailed route materials, understand the travel dates, routes, ticket prices, and other detailed information of the XDF Express, as well as the seat distribution, dining car, and living room entertainment carriage facilities of the special train.
2: Reservation Suggestions
Typically, the departure schedule, daily schedule, and fee standards for the Xinjiang tourist train are announced before January each year. Once the relevant information on the Xinjiang tourist train schedule is released, you can immediately make a reservation. However, since the Xinjiang tourist train does not depart daily but operates regularly each month, it is highly recommended to book in advance to avoid the situation of no seats due to last-minute plans.
3: Itinerary Arrangement
The XDF Express luxury tourist train in Xinjiang mainly offers a comprehensive tour experience covering both northern and southern Xinjiang, with the itinerary lasting approximately 14 days from northern to southern Xinjiang. The starting and ending points of the special train are both set in Urumqi. The departure dates are generally arranged between May and November, with different departure dates available each month.
4: Select Product and Travel Date
After communicating with the XDF Express staff, you can select the suitable XDF Express luxury tourist train in Xinjiang and travel date according to your schedule and preferences, including train seating arrangements. Afterward, please provide your name and ID card number to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected XDF Express Xinjiang tourism product.
5: Advance Deposit and Contract Signing
After paying the advance deposit for the XDF Express train ticket reservation, we will provide you with a company unified receipt and request you to sign an electronic contract uniformly supervised by the National Culture and Tourism Administration (electronic document can be downloaded for archiving). Upon completion of this step, your registration for the XDF Express luxury tourist train will be deemed successful. This means that the procedures for the XDF Express luxury tourist train in Xinjiang have been completed. You need to confirm your flight or train information for arrival and departure from Urumqi and send it to the customer service supervisor of the XDF Express. Upon arrival, one-stop airport pick-up service will be arranged to start your luxury journey on the XDF Express.