New Orient Express China 2025 China Travel

Last updated: Mar 30, 2026
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The New Orient Express bringing a brand new travel choice to the majority of tourists. With its unique tourism model and high -quality services, the New Orient Express has already enjoyed a high reputation in the domestic and foreign tourism market, becoming a dream journey in the minds of many tourists.

the New Orient Express

The schedule of New Oriental Express's annual departures in 2025 with Gold Diamond + Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond:

New Oriental Express Phase 1: March 30-April 6 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 11 days

New Oriental Express Phase 2: April 8-April 17 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang + Yining 12 days

New Oriental Express Phase 3: April 19-April 25 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 10 days

New Oriental Express Phase 4: April 27-May 6 New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 12 days

New Oriental Express Phase 5: May 8th - May 20th New Oriental Express 15 days in southern and northern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 6th: May 22nd - June 03rd New Oriental Express 15 days in southern and northern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 7th: June 06th - June 18th New Oriental Express 15 days in southern and northern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 8th: June 20th - July 24th New Oriental Express 15 days in southern and northern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 9th: July 04th - July 16th New Oriental Express 15 days in southern and northern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 10th: July 18th - July 30th New Oriental Express 15 days in southern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 11th: August 2-August 14 New Oriental Express 15 days in southern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 12th: August 16-August 28 New Oriental Express 15 days in southern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 13th: August 30-September 11 New Oriental Express 15 days in southern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 14th: September 13-September 24 New Oriental Express 15 days in southern Xinjiang

New Oriental Express Phase 15th: September 26-October 8 New 15 days in South and North Xinjiang by Orient Express

The 16th period of New Orient Express: October 10-October 19, 12 days in South and North Xinjiang by New Orient Express

The 17th period of New Orient Express: October 21-October 03, 13 days in South Xinjiang by New Orient Express

The 18th period of New Orient Express: November 03-November 13, 13 days in South Xinjiang by New Orient Express

Overview of the New Orient Train Route

Overview of the New Orient Train Route

Overview of the Route

There are currently two main routes opened by the New Orient Express Tourist Train, namely the entire line of South and North Xinjiang and the South Xinjiang Line. These routes basically cover the main popular attractions in Xinjiang, such as Keketuohai, Kanas, Sailimu Lake, Nalati Grassland, etc., allowing tourists to see the magnificent scenery of South and North Xinjiang in half a month.

Sightseeing Attractions

The tour route of the New Orient Express Tourist Train covers many characteristic tourist attractions in Xinjiang. Tourists can take the train to Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Scenic Area, Wucai Beach, Hemu Village and other famous attractions to enjoy Xinjiang's magnificent scenery and unique cultural landscape. In addition, tourists can also experience the popular roads-Duku Highway and Panlong Ancient Road, and feel the unique charm of Xinjiang.

New Oriental Train Carriage

Golden Diamond Carriage: Each carriage has 4 suites, each suite can accommodate 2 people, equipped with independent bathroom, desk, wardrobe and other facilities.

Blue Diamond Carriage: Each carriage has 7 soft sleeper compartments, each compartment can accommodate 2-4 people, equipped with extra-large viewing windows and

public toilets.

Dining car: Provides exquisite meals with 6 dishes and 1 soup. Guests in the Golden Diamond Carriage can also enjoy meal service.

Bar car: Provides coffee, fine wine and KTV entertainment facilities. Exclusive butler service: Each carriage is arranged with an exclusive butler to provide 24-hour service.

More about New Oriental Train

New Oriental Express Attraction Selection:

The New Oriental Express's panoramic tour route of southern and northern Xinjiang is a classic tourist route, covering the main attractions in Xinjiang. The trip takes about 15 days. The main attractions include

Urumqi: starting point and end point, the geographical center of Asia.

Dushanzi Grand Canyon: located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, the starting section of the Duku Highway.

Keketuohai National Geopark: located in the Irtysh Grand Canyon, with rich natural landscapes.

Keketuohai National Geopark

Kanas Nature Reserve: known as "the last pure land of mankind", with lakes and mountains blending into one.

Kanas Nature Reserve

Sai Limu Lake: Xinjiang's highest altitude and largest alpine cold water lake.

Sai Limu Lake

Nalati Grassland: known as "one of the four major grasslands in Asia and Europe", with beautiful scenery.

Nalati Grassland

Bayinbuluke Grassland: China's second largest grassland, with "Swan Lake"

Kuche Grand Canyon: known as "one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China"

Kuche Grand Canyon

Kash: Xinjiang's cultural center, with rich history and customs.

Kash

Karez: ancient Xinjiang water conservancy project.

Grape Valley: famous for grape cultivation.

Huoyan Mountain: a famous scenic spot in "Journey to the West".

Tianshan Tianchi: a famous alpine lake

Tianshan Tianchi

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Compared China Xinjiang New Orient Express Train journey, Pand Train- Chengdu Hao offers flexibility to travelers to choose the point to board the train, travelers can choose to board the train  Chengdu, Lanzhou or Urumqi

 

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