2025 New Oriental Express: A New Marshalling Mode for a Luxurious Journey Through Xinjiang
Since 2020, the New Oriental Express has become the best choice for exploring Xinjiang and crossing the Tianshan Mountains with its 18 brand-new carriages (including 8 Gold Diamond, 10 Blue Diamond, and 7 Silver Diamond carriages). In 2025, the New Oriental Express will undergo a complete upgrade, adopting a **two-group carriage marshalling mode of Gold/Silver Diamond and Silver/Blue Diamond**, providing tourists with an even more luxurious and comfortable travel experience. Our agency offers various travel options for everyone to choose from, including private train tours, carpooling tours, group tours, and customized chartered bus tours. For detailed inquiries, please call: 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend for detailed inquiries about Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
**Carriage Configuration and Room Type Introduction**
**1. Gold Diamond Carriage**
- **Configuration**: Each Gold Diamond carriage has 4 suites, recommended for 2 people, accommodating up to 8 passengers at most.
- **Facilities**: Each suite measures approximately 10 square meters, equipped with oversized panoramic windows, brand-name mattresses (1.5m × 2m), desks, wardrobes, safes, and separate dry and wet shower restrooms.
- **Highlight**: Each suite is equipped with a safe for convenient storage of valuables by passengers.
**2. Blue Diamond Carriage**
- **Configuration**: Each Blue Diamond carriage has 7 suites that can accommodate 2-4 people. It is recommended for travel with family and friends; 4 people staying together is more economical and offers higher privacy.
- **Facilities**: Oversized panoramic windows, extra-wide lower berths (0.9m × 1.95m), upper berths (0.7m × 1.82m) that can be folded up against the wall, with shared restrooms and showers.
**3. Silver Diamond Carriage**
- **Configuration**: Each Silver Diamond carriage is equipped with 2 presidential suites, 2 executive twin rooms, 2 luxury 4-person boxes, 1 public restroom, 1 attendant’s room, and a living room.
- **Facilities**:
- **Presidential Single Room**: Equipped with a 1-meter-wide single bed, mosquito net, desk, armchair. Two presidential single rooms share an independent shower room with a dry and wet separation, suitable for couples or friends.
- **Executive Twin Room**: Equipped with two 0.7-meter-wide single beds and a washroom. It is recommended for two people.
**Highlights and Itinerary Arrangements**
The routes of the Xindufang Express have been carefully designed to connect the most essential attractions in Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi, it passes through Ili, Kuqa, Kashgar, Korla, and other places, taking tourists to enjoy the stunning scenery of Kanas, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Baishahu Lake, Stone City, and other places, providing you with a feast for the eyes.
**2025 Xindufang Express Schedule and Itineraries**
**Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond Carriage**
- **March 29th – April 8th (11 days)**: Urumqi/Kuqa/Kashgar/Ruoqiang/Korla/Turpan
- **May 7th – May 21st (15 days)**: Turpan/Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
- **May 21st – June 4th (15 days)**: Urumqi/Yining/Kanas/Kuqa/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla
- **July 17th – July 31st (15 days)**: Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Bayanbulak/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
- **August 1st – August 15th (15 days)**: Same itinerary as above
- **September 12th (15 days)**: Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
- **October 20th – November 3rd (15 days)**: Urumqi/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla/Kuqa
**Blue Diamond Carriage**
- **May 13th – May 27th (15 days)**: Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla/Turpan
- **May 27th – June 10th (15 days)**: Same itinerary as above
- **July 22nd – August 5th (15 days)**: Same itinerary as above
- **August 4th – August 17th (15 days)**: Same itinerary as above
- **October 22nd – November 3rd (15 days)**: Urumqi/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla/Kuqa
**Expected Prices**
- **Gold Diamond/Presidential Suite Carriage**: 30,000-70,000 yuan/person
- **Blue Diamond Carriage**: 20,000-40,000 yuan/person
**Why Choose Xindufang Express?**
With its high-end brand positioning, luxurious carriage facilities, carefully designed itineraries, and unparalleled service, the Xindufang Express has become the best choice for luxurious travel. Whether it’s the privacy and comfort of the Gold Diamond carriage or the cost-effectiveness of the Blue Diamond carriage, the Xindufang Express can meet all your travel expectations.
**Booking Tips**
The 2025 Xindufang Express schedule is now open for pre-sale. Seats are limited, so it is recommended to book in advance to ensure your luxurious journey! Come and experience this fantastic journey through Xinjiang!