New Oriental Express Golden Diamond Luxury Encounters Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the 13th, Line B: Kashgar Enters Urumqi and Exits
Regarding the destination
Without going to Xinjiang, one does not know the vastness of China; Without going to Xinjiang, we cannot fully appreciate the beauty of China. The beauty of Xinjiang is full of vitality in the atmosphere; The Tianshan Mountains, stretching for thousands of miles, stand tall and majestic. The snow covering them turns into clear springs, nurturing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Xinjiang has one sixth of China’s territory. Snow mountains, grasslands, Gobi, deserts, lakes, and canyons are as dazzling as stars, countless. Dance on the streets, shepherds on the grasslands, fireworks in bazaar Let’s meet here and embark on a wonderful journey to the west!
【 Transportation 】
The “New Oriental Express” is the earliest high-end tourist train in China, operated by Urumqi Bureau in the early 21st century, and is also the earliest distinctive business card to showcase “traveling Xinjiang by train” to the outside world.
Explore the beautiful scenery
Xinjiang is far away and very large. Taking East China as an example, the flight time is usually over 5 hours, and some even longer. One trip to northern and southern Xinjiang is the best choice, and of course, Xinjiang is also worth visiting multiple times, every time and scenery is different! Summer grasslands/lakes/snow capped mountains/forests/deserts will always make you feel a different kind of beauty!
[Tasting Food]
The cuisine in Xinjiang is not just beef and mutton, but also cold water fish from Burqin, high white salmon from Lake Selim, and roasted pigeons from Kashgar. Xinjiang also has the most unexpected seafood, various dried fruits and vegetables, all of which are worth your visit!
【 Cities and major attractions visited 】
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi)/Altay (Kanas, Hemu)/Yining (Nalati Grassland, Tianshan Flower Sea)/Bole (Sailimu Lake)/Southern end of Duku Highway/Hejing (Bayinbuluke) Kuche (Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Xiaolongchi)/Kashgar (Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, Xiangfei Garden, Aitigar Mosque)/Aktao (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake)/Supreme Northern and Southern Xinjiang 13 day tour
Detailed itinerary: The following itinerary is for reference only, please refer to the actual departure notice for details!
Day 1: Across the country – Arriving in Kashgar
Today, the VIP arrived at Kashgar Leining International Airport by flight and arranged for pick-up before heading to the hotel.
【 Reminder 】: Today is the preparation day for the itinerary. It is recommended to rest early to adapt to the time difference and reserve energy for tomorrow’s high-altitude trip.
There is a 2-3 hour time difference between Kashgar and the mainland, please adjust accordingly. Please ensure that your mobile phone is unobstructed for the convenience of airport personnel to contact.
Catering: Breakfast – Please take care of lunch – Please take care of dinner – Please take care of yourself
Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 2: Kashgar Pamir Plateau Karakuli Lake Shitou City Jinchao Beach Ta County
Today: Departing from Kashgar, heading towards the magnificent Pamir Plateau. Appreciating the purity of Baisha Lake and Karakuli Lake along the way
inverted reflection in water. Afterwards, visit the ruins of Shitou City and enjoy the beautiful sunset view of the wetland on the opposite side of Jinchao Beach, and then move into Ta County.
Event Highlights:
1. Baisha Lake: a jade colored lake between the desert and snow capped peaks, best photographed in the morning with clear light.
2. Karakuri Lake: The surface of the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the “father of icebergs” Mount Mustagh, creating a stunning scenery.
【 Friendly Reminder 】: The altitude has significantly increased today. Please avoid vigorous exercise, pay attention to warmth and sun protection, try not to take a shower, and avoid
Avoid headaches. Starting today, I will adapt to the dining time in Xinjiang, which is relatively late compared to mainland China, and there are tourists with low blood sugar
Small Dim sum and dry food can be prepared before each meal.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: Ta County
Day 3: Taxian Tajik Home Visit Baisha Lake Kashgar
This morning, I participated in a home visit to Tajikistan to deeply experience the enthusiasm and folk culture of the Tajik people, the only white ethnic group in China
Afterwards, enjoy the scenery of Baisha Lake again along the way and return to Kashgar.
Event Highlights:
Tajik Home Visit: Tasting Salty and Fragrant Tajik Milk Tea, Experiencing the Most Authentic Ethnic Customs
【 Friendly Reminder 】: Please respect local customs during home visits.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 4: Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Mosque – Night Sleeping Kuche
This morning, we visited the exotic old city of Kashgar and the Xiangfei Garden. Visit the Aitigar Mosque in the afternoon. Late ride
New Oriental Express overnight sleeper to Kuche.
Event Highlights:
Kashgar Old Town: Wandering through maze like streets and alleys, capturing ethnic handicrafts, children playing, and capturing vivid cultural images.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 5: Early arrival in Kuche – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Xiaolongchi – Duku Highway – Bayinbulu
After arriving in Kuche this morning, visit the mysterious red Tianshan Grand Canyon. Then, along the Duku Highway, passing through a jade like large area
Xiaolongchi, arrive at Bayinbuluke Grassland and enjoy the magnificent sunset of the Kaidu River’s “nine curves and eighteen bends”. Later move into Bayin Town.
Event Highlights:
Duku Highway: Experience the “Landscape Avenue that runs through the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains” and feel the tremendous landscape changes from the Red Canyon to the alpine grasslands
【 Friendly Reminder 】:
The road conditions of Duku Highway are complex, with many bends and steep slopes. Tourists who get carsick should prepare their own medicine; Please be sure to follow traffic rules.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: Bayin Town Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day 8: Yining – Sailimu Lake – Yewobei Tun
Today, departing from Yining, we will embark on a tour around Lake Selim, known as the “last tear of the Atlantic”. evening
Take the New Oriental and lie down at night to head to Beitun.
Event Highlights:
Sailimu Lake: The lake water is clear and blue, complementing the distant mountains and snow peaks with a charming scenery that is refreshing and pleasant
【 Friendly Reminder 】: The area around Lake Selim has strong winds and low temperatures, so it is important to pay attention to wind prevention and keep warm.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 9: Early arrival at Beitun Chonghuer Kazakh Folk Village Burqin Kanas Jadenyu
Today’s itinerary: Arrive in Beitun in the early morning and go to Chonghuer Kazakh Folk Village to experience folk customs. Subsequently, through Burqin
Arrive at Kanas, the ‘backyard of the gods’, and enjoy the dreamy scenery of Kanas Lake.
Event Highlights:
Kanas Lake: Known for its mysterious lake monster legends and changing lake colors, you can stroll along the lake and experience the beauty of nature.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner
Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 10: Kanas Hemu
Today’s itinerary: Drive to Hemu Village, known as the “divine sanctuary”, and enjoy the dazzling starry sky at night.
Event Highlights:
Hemu Village: Tuwa people’s small wooden houses are scattered in the valley, and the morning mist and cooking smoke intertwine, like a fairyland.
【 Friendly Reminder 】: Accommodation in Hemu Village is mostly in small wooden houses, with relatively simple conditions but unique experiences. It’s very cold at night, be sure to pay attention
keep warm.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner
Accommodation: Hemu
Day 11: Hemu Ahe Highway Altay Night Sleeping Urumqi
Today’s itinerary: In the morning, you can enjoy the morning mist of Hemu. Then, cross the primitive forest along the beautiful Ahe Highway and arrive in Ale
Tai. Take the train in the evening and lie down at night to return to Urumqi.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 12: Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi
Today’s itinerary: After arriving in Urumqi in the morning, we will visit Tianchi in Tianshan Mountains and enjoy the scenery of the high mountains and lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains.
Highlights of the event: Tianchi is a high-altitude glacial lake with an altitude of 1980 meters. The lake surface is crescent shaped and is known for its snow capped mountains, lakes, and forest landscapes,
Long distance view of Bogda Peak.
Catering: breakfast lunch dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13: Urumqi/Free Departure from Various Places (Warm Home)
Today’s itinerary: According to your flight schedule, arrange a drop off to the airport to end your pleasant panoramic trip to Xinjiang.
【 Friendly reminder 】: Please reserve sufficient time.
Catering: Breakfast – Hotel Breakfast * The New Oriental Express trains are scheduled for 2025, and the specific boarding and alighting times for 2026 will be based on the current year’s timetable;
*Tour guides can adjust their itinerary and dining order based on local conditions. Unless there are special circumstances, the number of attractions on the itinerary will not be reduced. in case of
Due to uncontrollable factors, our company and the local travel agency have the right to change or shorten the itinerary.
*Special Reminder and Agreement on Duku Highway: This itinerary has been arranged to cross the middle and south sections of Duku Highway. Duku Highway is subject to annual restrictions
Due to weather conditions, the opening hours are uncertain. If it is not possible to arrange crossing the Duku Highway due to weather conditions, the travel agency will refund the relevant fees
The price difference without incurring any expenses. (Subject to actual arrangement)
Kashgar Meeting Time
June 1st, June 19th, July 25th, September 17th
[Travel itinerary quotation]
Deluxe Diamond Suite (with separate bathroom for 2 people and 1 large bed): 49888 yuan/person
Children under 1.2 meters not occupying a berth: 9980 yuan/person (not occupying a bed, not occupying a berth, tickets and hotel breakfast will be charged)
Self care; Only including landing bus, guide, and meal expenses)
Single room difference: 6000 yuan/person [cost included]
1. Transportation: including various private rooms such as buses within Xinjiang and gold and silver diamonds on the Xinjiang New Oriental Express.
2. Ticket: The first major ticket for the attractions listed in the itinerary. Special note: The tourist train itinerary is in a service package mode, and the ticket is available
The cost has been calculated based on the team price and requires advance booking and registration, therefore no discount policies will be implemented for the tickets
No need, no refund! Please understand.
3. Accommodation: 3 nights on the New Oriental Express train+9 nights at a local hotel
Full online evaluation of the five diamond standard (no five diamonds arranged, four diamonds arranged, or arranged according to local high standards)
Reference hotel:
Kashgar: Southern Xinjiang Global Port, Hilton Garden Inn, Sheraton or equivalent
Ta County: Kaitu Sheli, Panoramic Starry Sky Hotel or equivalent
Bayinbrook: Bayinbrook C Hotel, Yunshangzun Hotel or equivalent
Narati: Narati Cultural Tourism, Narati Wansen or equivalent
Yining: Tianyuan International, Wenzhou International or equivalent
Jia Dengyu: Hongfu Ecology, Birch Forest or equivalent
Hemu: Shubolisi Hotel, Hemu Mountain Villa or equivalent
Urumqi: Ruihao International, Global International, Jinjiang International or equivalent;
The above hotels are selected as alternative hotels or of the same level. In special circumstances such as peak tourist seasons, due to limited housing resources or government regulations
Public interest requisition, in the event that none of the alternative hotels can guarantee occupancy, travel agency arrangements shall not be lower than the reserve
Choose a hotel of a certain level. If you do not check into the hotel on the first night of the itinerary, the fee will not be refunded.
4. Dining: From 12am to 22am throughout the entire process. (Main meal+featured meal, 8 dishes, 1 soup, and 1 main course) Breakfast on land is a hotel buffet breakfast,
The breakfast meal on the train is priced at 50 yuan per person, the main meal is priced at 80 yuan per person on land, and the special meal is priced at 100-120 yuan per person
[Special note]:
Due to the fact that train meals need to be ordered and prepared according to the quantity before the train departs, and local dining for tourism is a group table meal, the meals included in the itinerary are non refundable and do not need to be refunded. Thank you for your understanding!
5. Tour guide: Accompany staff throughout the entire process and provide local tour guide services.
6. Insurance: One copy of group travel accident insurance.
[Special note]: The maximum insured amount is 200000 yuan. The specific claims for accidents during the travel period shall be subject to the relevant terms of the insurance company
Accurate: For all types of accidental injuries caused by reasons not related to the travel agency, the expenses incurred shall be advanced by the tourist in advance, and shall be covered by the insurance company afterwards
Compensation shall be made in accordance with relevant regulations of the company. The expenses incurred due to the guest’s own illness shall be borne by themselves and are not within the scope of insurance liability. [Cost not included]
1. [Transportation] VIP round-trip transportation expenses to and from Xinjiang;
2. [Single Room Price Difference] If a VIP needs to change to a single room, an additional price difference will be charged;
3. [Self arranged itinerary] VIPs can extend their vacation or add self selected self paid itineraries and fees to be paid;
4. [Other expenses] such as force majeure events such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, as well as special circumstances such as traffic delays, flight cancellations, or changes in schedules
Additional expenses incurred due to special circumstances or other reasons not attributable to our company (such as extended accommodation, food, and transportation expenses while away);
5. [Self care] Please bear the costs not mentioned in the above quotation.
Deposit and refund standards
Tourists are aware and aware that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people’s livelihood. Railway transportation organization follows the principle of unified dispatch and command. In case of emergencies or
Due to uncontrollable factors such as map adjustment, construction, line accidents, vehicle malfunctions, and heavy track changes by relevant departments, the travel special train may be advanced or delayed
The travel agency shall provide a 7-day notice in advance. If the travel train is unable to operate, the travel agency shall provide a 5-day notice and shall not be liable for any breach of contract
Ren. If the above situation occurs and the tourist agrees to reschedule after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant reasonable rescheduling fees for the tourists who have already traveled
Use it. The specific departure time and stopping point of the special train shall be subject to the orders of relevant departments! Due to railway system mapping, construction, line accidents, and vehicle malfunctions
Any delay in the travel itinerary of tourists caused by obstacles, changes in driving plans, or other reasons is considered a force majeure factor, and the travel agency shall not bear any liability for breach of contract!
Due to the nature of the tourism special train as a chartered vehicle, travel agencies need to pay the railway department’s performance bond, hotel deposit and other fees in advance. Therefore, regarding this special train
The cancellation rules for tourists after registration are as follows:
Deposit and Reservation Policy
1. The reserved space is subject to the list, with a deposit of ¥ 20000 per person for the gold diamond. The space will be reserved for 24 hours, and if no payment is made within 24 hours, the space will be reserved
eliminate;
2. The final payment must be paid 30 days before departure;
3. For reservations made less than 30 days before the departure date, full payment must be made as proof of registration and reservation;
Cancel Policy
1. Once the deposit is paid, if it is cancelled due to personal reasons of the guest, the deposit will not be refunded.
2. If the final payment is not paid due to any personal reasons, it will be deemed as automatic waiver and the deposit will not be refunded.
3. Vacancy loss: The special train belongs to the nature of chartering, and the group travel agency purchases and sells it in advance with advance payment. Once booked, the deposit cannot be refunded,
Tourists request to withdraw from the group before the departure, and the travel agency will deduct a loss of 25000 yuan per store (this fee is only
The loss fee for the shop is not the full amount of the ticket price. Our company has the right to continue using the shop, please understand.
After deducting the loss of dedicated train berths, the deduction standard for other expenses is:
1) Collect 50% of the travel expenses after deducting the berth fee 15-29 days before the departure date
Collect 85% of the travel expenses after deducting the berth fee 1-14 days (inclusive) before the departure date
100% of the travel expenses after deducting the berth fee will be charged for cancellations made on the day of departure
2) The special train is a chartered train, and after the contract is signed, the ticket cannot be changed, shared, changed or refunded.
3) If you do not participate for any reason, the fee will not be refunded and equivalent items will not be exchanged. In case of weather conditions during the trip, the flight may be cancelled
The costs and losses caused by natural disasters such as road collapses and other uncontrollable factors shall be borne by the customers themselves!
4. The above itinerary is for reference only. At that time, while ensuring that the number of attractions and service standards are not reduced, the travel agency may adjust according to the actual situation
Make corresponding adjustments to the travel sequence based on the situation and the timing of the special train; The specific operation and arrival/departure time of the special train will be determined by the final order and station of the railway bureau
Internal scheduling shall prevail; If the special train arrives late or early, the travel agency is not in breach of contract and is responsible for coordinating and adjusting the itinerary according to the actual situation
We will not reduce the number of scenic spots or lower the service standards, but we will not bear any economic compensation; Due to policy reasons of special trains or insufficient number of group members
If the number of passengers on the special train fails to make it, the regular bus will be used instead or a full refund will be issued.
6. Travel agencies have the right to independently set prices and offer product discounts based on their own sales strategies, such as member subsidies and promotional activities
There may be price differences after customer registration. According to the principle of “free trade”, in such cases, tourists have no right to claim compensation
Requesting travel agencies to refund the price difference, please understand!
7. In the event of travel delays or changes caused by force majeure factors, the travel agency shall not be held responsible for any losses or liabilities resulting therefrom
The expenses incurred shall be borne by the customer; Due to personal reasons, tourists temporarily give up sightseeing, dining, accommodation, etc., causing actual losses to our company
No refund of fees.
New Oriental Express booking process and reservation precautions
1: Due to the fact that the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train is a customized tourism special train, it is recommended to book tickets through designated formal travel agency channels such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, which cooperates with the railway bureau.
2: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train does not sell train tickets separately and needs to be booked together with tourism products. When booking tickets, ID card/passport/Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan travel permit information must be provided, and a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform must be signed.
3: The specific price will be determined based on the travel date and selected route, and may vary due to the peak and off peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates; Choose a suitable travel time and tourism products.
4: Provide the personal name and ID number number to the customer service to determine the travel time and tourism products. Prepay the train ticket reservation fee, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision, and complete the registration.
