China New Oriental Express Tourist Train Official Website · 2026 Newly Upgraded Version
China New Oriental Express Tourist Train Official Website · 2026 Newly Upgraded Version
In recent years, the domestic high-end customized tourism market has been continuously booming. Known as the “Chinese version of the Oriental Express”, the luxury tourist train has become the preferred travel method for high-end tourists to explore the magnificent Xinjiang, relying on its advantages of privacy, comfort and in-depth experience.
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will set sail gloriously with a brand-new look, stunning the world with its third-generation upgraded car body, bringing tourists a higher-standard and better-experience Silk Road journey. At present, the official annual schedule has been officially announced. Ingeniously built by Urumqi Railway Bureau Group Co., Ltd., it has newly launched two groups of high-end tourist train car bodies: luxury type and comfortable type, comprehensively innovating the way of train travel and bringing passengers an unprecedented comfortable and noble experience.
Official Booking Customer Service Hotline Consultation:
Guo Jing +86 181 3962 2229 WhatsApp (Copy and add WeChat friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
2026 New Oriental Express: Three Innovative Private Cabins, Debuting for the First Time
The 2026 New Oriental Express has innovatively launched three characteristic cabin layouts for the first time:
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Supreme Diamond 3-Person Cabin
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Purple Gold Diamond 4-Person Cabin
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Platinum Diamond 5-Person Cabin
Through refined and humanized space design, the train accurately meets the different travel needs of tourists such as family trips, friends traveling together and high-end private trips, perfectly integrating private space with shared atmosphere and satisfying every tourist’s unique expectation for high-quality travel.
2026 Latest Information: Complete Guide to Schedules, Prices, Itineraries and Booking
If you hope to explore the magnificent mountains and rivers of Xinjiang and the Silk Road civilization in an extremely comfortable and relaxed way, the New Oriental Express is undoubtedly your best choice.
Known as a “mobile five-star hotel”, this luxury train is like a golden ribbon shuttling across the land, traveling through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, gobi deserts and lakes, bringing you one-stop access to the scenery of Northern Xinjiang and the culture of Southern Xinjiang, and starting a dreamlike Silk Road Secret Journey.
For more details about the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train, please feel free to consult:
Guo Jing 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add WeChat for free access to route information)
Train Highlights: Redefining the New Experience of High-End Train Travel
I. Cabin Configuration: All Cabins with Independent Bathrooms, Multiple Room Types to Choose Freely
The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express has a total of18 carriages with scientific and reasonable functional division:
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Passenger carriages: 13
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Supreme Diamond 3-Person Cabin: 1 carriage
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Purple Gold Diamond 4-Person Cabin: 5 carriages
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Platinum Diamond 5-Person Cabin: 7 carriages
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Supporting functional carriages: 1 kitchen carriage, 1 dining carriage, 1 functional carriage, 1 camping carriage and 1 power generation carriage
The standard passenger capacity of the whole train is 186 people, and the number of passengers can be flexibly adjusted according to team needs (116-186 people).
Each guest room is independently equipped with a bathroom + shower room, truly realizing “showering freedom” during the journey and bidding farewell to the crowding and inconvenience of traditional trains.
1. Supreme Diamond Cabin (3-Person) — Luxury and Privacy, Enjoy Top-Level Experience
The whole train is only equipped with1 Supreme Diamond Cabin, with a total of 3 guest rooms and an approved passenger capacity of 6 people, which is extremely rare and noble.
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Bedroom area: Movable king-size bed/twin beds, matched with screen luggage cabinet, spacious and transparent space
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Reception area: Mini bar, custom wardrobe, sofa bed and dining table and chairs, taking into account leisure and socializing
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Bathroom: Separate dry and wet areas + intelligent toilet + brand toiletries + hair dryer
It perfectly meets the multiple needs of high-end customers for private socializing, extreme comfort and business leisure.
2. Purple Gold Diamond Cabin (4-Person) — Exquisite Style, Cost-Effective Choice
The whole train is equipped with 5 Purple Gold Diamond Cabins, with 4 guest rooms in each carriage, a total of 20 guest rooms and an approved passenger capacity of 40 people.
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Bedroom area: King-size bed/twin beds optional, comfortable and reassuring sleeping experience
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Reception area: Mini bar, custom wardrobe and leisure table and chairs, practical and stylish
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Bathroom: Inheriting the luxury standard, with intelligent toilet and brand toiletries available
While ensuring a high-end experience, it also takes into account cost performance, making it an ideal choice for tourists pursuing quality travel.
3. Platinum Diamond Cabin (5-Person) — Innovative Design, First Choice for Families/Friends
The whole train is equipped with 7 Platinum Diamond Cabins, with 5 guest rooms in each carriage and an approved passenger capacity of 140 people.
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Innovative telescopic upper and lower bunks design, the upper bunk can be flexibly folded up to become two lower bunks
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Flexible and changeable space, perfectly suitable for family trips and friends traveling together
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Each room is equipped with an independent bathroom, taking into account both practicality and privacy
Travel is convenient and reassuring, with full comfort.
II. Functional Zones: Full-Scenario Leisure Supporting Facilities, Enjoy a Comfortable Journey
1. Luxury Dining Car
The newly upgraded dining car has added romantic 2-person tables on the basis of the original 4-person tables, which can accommodate 60 people for dining at the same time.
Carefully cooked by a professional chef team, it integrates Xinjiang characteristic flavors + national classic cuisines, and specially launches:
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Aging-friendly healthy meals (low oil and low salt)
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Child-friendly meals
Make every journey a feast for the taste buds.
2. Leisure and Entertainment Car
The car is equipped with piano, karaoke, chess and card booths, mini stage, bar counter and other facilities.
The train regularly holds:
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Folk custom performances
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Intangible cultural heritage handcraft experience
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Theme parties and music sharing sessions
2-4 person leisure booths, independent bathrooms and exclusive smoking areas are available, meeting all needs for socializing, leisure and relaxation.
3. All-Round Considerate Service
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The whole train is paved with professional sound insulation panels, creating a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment
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Cabin independent temperature control and independent lighting adjustment
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Equipped with safe, multi-port charging ports and convenient facilities
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Each carriage is equipped with an exclusive conductor to provide 24-hour butler service
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Guest rooms are cleaned regularly every day, with first-aid kits, wheelchairs and other convenient facilities
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All conductors have received Red Cross first-aid training to escort your journey safely
2026 Schedules and Prices: Peak Season Seats Are Tight, Book in Advance
In 2026, the official annual schedules and prices of thethird-generation upgraded Xinjiang tourist train of New Oriental Express have been officially released.
Seats for Xinjiang tourism in peak season are always tight, and high-end trains are even hard to get a ticket. It is recommended to plan and lock in seats in advance.
New Oriental Express Booking Guide: Plan in Advance for a Safe Journey
Booking Channels
New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist product authorized by the railway and not sold separately on 12306. It can only be booked through official designated regular travel agencies.
Officially recommended channel:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · New Oriental Express Official Booking Center
Consultation and Booking: Guo Jing 181 3962 2229
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Booking Process
1. Plan in Advance
It is recommended to book Diamond Suites 12 months in advance and Blue Diamond Cabins 6 months in advance to lock in your favorite seats first.
2. Pay the Deposit
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Diamond Cabin: Deposit 20,000 yuan/person
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Blue Diamond Cabin: Deposit 10,000 yuan/person
The balance can be paid in full 30 days before departure.
3. Sign the Contract for Guarantee
Provide the traveler’s ID card information and sign the unified electronic contract of the national cultural and tourism supervision platform to ensure your rights and interests are protected and make your trip more assured.
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In 2026, let’s take the New Oriental Express together, travel across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, enjoy the extreme scenery of Xinjiang, feel the thousand-year-old civilization of the Silk Road, and start a comfortable, luxurious and unforgettable exclusive journey!
Booking Consultation: Guo Jing +86 181 3962 2229 WhatsApp
