★ All private rooms in the train are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, providing high-end services. Multiple room types are available for twin/king/family rooms to meet different needs
★ 2+1 tourist buses will be arranged for landing in Xinjiang (if this model is not available in some areas, tourist buses with more than 38 seats will be arranged), and 7-seater shuttle buses will be upgraded on the Duku Highway
★ Accommodation in selected local hotels in Xinjiang, each room comes with a complimentary fruit platter (2 seasonal fruits)
★ The train is equipped with a train steward, accompanying doctor, follow-up photographer, and overall leader
★ Set up a "scenic supply station" for the New Oriental Express, providing you with dried fruits, beverages, snacks, and other energy supplements during your journey
★ Pick up and drop off of Xinjiang characteristic song and dance performances at some stations
★ The train catering is customized by the catering team of Ruihao International Hotel, with regional specialty catering that hits the tongue
Itinerary
Arrived in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which is the farthest city from the ocean in the world. The Oriental Express Chinese/English tour guide welcomes your arrival at the airport. Along the way, you can enjoy the charming scenery and learn in detail about the history, culture, and customs of Xinjiang Autonomous Region. You will be taken to the hotel for rest.
【 Friendly reminder 】 There is a 2-hour time difference between Urumqi and Beijing, but Beijing time is used. It is recommended to rest early, adapt to the time difference, and reserve energy for the next day's itinerary.
Meals:Please take care of yourself
Stay:Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel or equivalent
DAY 2
Urumqi Turpan Urumqi
After breakfast, take a car to Turpan to visit ancient underground water conservancy projects
Karez Well(Tour time approximately 1 hour)It, along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, is known as one of the three major ancient Chinese engineering projects, with a total length of about 5000 kilometers. It is the main lifeline that nourishes the oasis of Turpan. Afternoon tour depicted in Journey to the West
Flame Mountain(Tour time approximately 1 hour)Under the sunshine, a reddish brown mountain shaped like a flying dragon is magnificent, as if you were standing next to a large furnace. The visit has a history of over 2000 years and was established as the highest military and political institution in the Western Regions, the Anxi Protectorate, as early as the Tang Dynasty
Jiaohe Ancient City(Travel time approximately 1.5 hours)In the afternoon, return to Urumqi and after dinner, check into the hotel to rest.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, travel
Tian Shan Tian Chi(Including shuttle bus, the tour time is about 3 hours)It is located halfway up the Bogda Ice Peak in the Tianshan Mountains, with an altitude of 1980 meters. The Tianshan Tianchi is centered around a high mountain lake, with snow capped peaks reflecting the picturesque scenery. It was formerly known as "Yaochi". Taking a boat tour of Tianchi, the lake and mountains are picturesque, with ice capped peaks and tree shadows that are enchanting. Many beautiful and moving myths and legends are passed down here, adding a magical touch to the natural beauty of Tianchi. It is the most renowned tourist attraction in Xinjiang. Post Tour
Hongshan Park Scenic AreaThe main landscapes include more than ten places such as the tower reflecting the slanting sun, the distant view building, the stone tablet heroes, the tiger head red wall, and the lying dragon fountain, as well as more than ten amusement facilities such as the Qineng slide. In 2006, Hongshan Park Scenic Area was upgraded to a national AAAA level scenic spot.
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![Heavenly Lake of Tianshan]()
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel or equivalent
Take a car tour after breakfast
Xinjiang International BazaarThe Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar was completed on June 26, 2003. It is the world's largest bazaar (in Uyghur language, meaning market or agricultural market), integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment, and catering. It is a gathering place and exhibition center for tourism products in Xinjiang, known as the "Window of Xinjiang", "Window of Central Asia", and "Window of the World". After lunch, take a special train to Kashgar.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
After breakfast, take a car to go
Baisha LakeBaisha Mountain stretches for thousands of kilometers and is composed of more than 10 white hills of various sizes. The peaks of Shanxueshan Mountain are also covered in snow all year round. The undulating sand dunes and snow peaks are reflected in Baisha Lake, complementing the snow capped mountains at the top and the lakes and rivers below, creating a magnificent and beautiful spectacle. The lake water is clear, presenting a unique blue-green color under the combined effect of the sky, white sand, and snow capped mountains, deep and charming, like the "blue tears of the Pamir Plateau". visit
Panlong Ancient Road(The tour time is about 3.5 hours, and the entire journey is taken by car.)The entire ancient road has over 600 bends, where you can experience the speed and passion of the Pamir Plateau. After dinner, check into the hotel.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Ta County Crown Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, go
Tashkurgan Stone City(Tour time approximately 1 hour)It is located on the north side of Tashkurjik Autonomous County and is a well-known ancient city site on the ancient Silk Road. At an altitude of 3700 meters, it is located in a strategic location with a majestic atmosphere. From the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, it has been continuously expanded and stationed, with the highest point of the city wall reaching over 20 meters. There are multiple layers of broken or continuous city walls outside the city, with overlapping stone hills and piles of scattered stones between the walls, creating a unique stone city scenery. In the early Yuan Dynasty, Shitou City underwent extensive construction to expand its city walls, and the old Shitou City was given a new look. In the 28th year of the Guangxu reign, the Qing court established the Puli Hall here and also repaired the castle. Go and observe
Golden Grass BeachTake photos and take pictures. Then take a car to go
Karakule Lake(Tour time approximately 1 hour)Karakuri "means" Black Sea "and is one of the few plateau lakes in the world. It passes through the Pamir Plateau, the roof of the world, and allows visitors to appreciate the colorful Gezi Gorge on the mountain cliffs. The vibrant colors are colorful and colorful, as if they have been soaked with dye. The colors of Lake Karakule are constantly changing, ranging from dark green, golden, pink, and deep blue ... stunningly beautiful. You can take a stroll by the lake and freely wander in the magical and wonderful scenery of nature. Check into the hotel after dinner.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Kashgar Hotel or equivalent
Visit after breakfast
Kashgar Ancient City(Travel time approximately 1.5 hours)Originally known as Shule, it has a history of over 2000 years. It was once the ancient capital city of Shule in the Western Regions, and the earliest record can be found in Zhang Qian's "Book of Han: Biography of the Western Regions" during the Western Han Dynasty in China. The streets and alleys of the old city area are crisscrossed, with winding paths leading to secluded places. Most of the residential buildings are made of civil and brick wood structures, making it the largest existing group of earthen buildings in the world. There is a Uyghur ethnic minority living here, who are skilled in singing and dancing, and still retain rich ethnic customs and habits. Continue visiting after lunch
Aitigar Mosque(Tour time approximately 1 hour)Founded in 1442, covering a total area of 16800 square meters, it is not only the largest mosque in Xinjiang, but also the largest mosque in the country; Later visit
Xiangfei Garden(Tour time approximately 2 hours)The Apahoga Tomb and the Xiangfei Tomb are located in the eastern suburbs of Kashgar City, and are a typical Islamic style ancient architectural complex that was first built around 1640. It is said that there are 72 people from five generations of the same family buried in the tomb. It is named after Apahoga, a master of the Islamic "Yichan School" in Kashgar during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. After dinner, take a special train to Kuche.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
I arrived in Kuche in the morning. Kuche is the location of the Kuche Kingdom, one of the 36 ancient Western Regions, which was once prosperous and the birthplace of Kuche music and dance. The Hu Xuan dance, which was extremely popular in the court during the Tang Dynasty, was an important component of the Kucha music and dance. Go visit
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains(Travel time approximately 1.5 hours)The reason why the Grand Canyon has a mysterious color is mainly reflected in: firstly, it often emits misty yin-yang spheres resembling the "Eight Trigrams" from underground; secondly, the peculiar image of the divine dog guarding the valley with changing colors according to the seasons. Tour after lunch
Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave(Tour time approximately 2 hours)This is the westernmost of the four major grottoes in China. The caves were first excavated in the 3rd century AD, towards the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. After thousands of years, 236 caves have been preserved to this day, with the most magnificent being the existing murals covering tens of thousands of square meters. From the 5th to the 7th century AD, incense was flourishing here. At that time, the population of Kucha Kingdom was over 100000, and there were tens of thousands of monks practicing in the Thousand Buddha Caves. People call this the 'Second Dunhuang of China'.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Kuche Hilton Huiting Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, take a special train to Korla for sightseeing
【 Robu Village 】 (Foreign nationals are not allowed to visit)(Including changing trains, the tour time is about 3.5 hours),The Robu people's village is located on the southwest side of Yuli County. It was originally one of the villages of the Robu people. Nowadays, many Robu people's characteristic buildings have been built on the original basis, creating a huge cultural tourism area that reflects the Robu people's culture. Here, you can visit numerous buildings such as the Robe people's houses and altars, as well as the scenery of the desert, Tarim River, and Populus euphratica forest. You can enjoy sightseeing and entertainment, making it an important attraction in Yuli County. The Luobu people are one of the ancient ethnic groups in Xinjiang, and they make a living by fishing along the Tarim River. This ethnic group has been isolated from other ethnic groups for thousands of years, with unique culture and customs that are very mysterious. Nowadays, there are not many real Robe people, and the scenic area is a good place to understand the mysterious Robe culture. After dinner, take a special train to Altay.
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![Lop Nor Village]()
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
Arrive in Altay in the morning. Go along Ahe Highway (in case of special weather conditions, Ahe Highway is prohibited from passing due to traffic control)
Hemu VillageIt is the largest village among the Tuwa people, with mainly nomadic residents. The houses here are all built with logs, giving the village a primitive flavor while also maintaining the mysterious color of the ancient grain trees. On the small slopes around Hemu Village, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hemu Village and Hemu River: the ghost of the empty valley, the flowing water of the small bridge, and the shepherd passing by with dust from the forest... Together, they form beautiful landscape paintings. Hemu Bridge is a symbol of Hemu Village. This ancient wooden bridge has a history of over 100 years and has withstood several impacts from the Kanas Glacier. Local people can recall the past when they see Hemu Bridge. This is also a prime location for filming the Hemu River. Standing on the bridge, you can see Hemu Village on the shore and the endless white birch forest. Looking down at the Hemu River under the bridge, one can see the same purity and beauty as Hemu Village. After dinner, check into the hotel.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Hemu Resort Hotel or equivalent
After breakfast, take a car to go
Kanas Forest Park(Including shuttle bus, the tour time is about 4 hours)It is a natural landscape created by Quaternary glaciers, geological structures, and hydrodynamic processes. Kanas Mongolian means "beautiful and rich, mysterious and unfathomable". Here, the surging light and mountain scenery blend together, combining the grandeur of the northern scenery with the beauty of the Jiangnan mountains and waters, making it truly breathtaking. Take the shuttle bus into the scenic area, passing through: Camel Neck Bay, Huaqiao Valley, Birch Forest, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, Yaze Lake. The beautiful scenery and its name will be engraved in your mind, quiet and beautiful, it is a fairyland that can purify people's hearts. After dinner, check into the hotel.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Jiadengyu Hongfu Ecological or equivalent
After breakfast, go on a tour
Colorful Beach(Tour time approximately 2 hours)Wucaitan is located on the north bank of the Ertix River, 24 kilometers northwest of Burqin County, Xinjiang. It is a river beach known for its Yadan landform. The hills here have unique geological features, displaying a variety of colors. Every evening when the sunset shines, the colors are dazzling and fantastic, which is very spectacular. On the other side is a dense forest of Populus euphratica, reflected in the beautiful scenery of the river. In autumn, it becomes a fairy tale here. The brilliant yellow leaves are a great place for taking photos. In the afternoon, head to Beitun, and in the evening, take a special train to Urumqi.
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Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stay:Orient Express
DAY 13
Urumqi - Various Regions
Arrive early in Urumqi and take you to the airport according to the flight information, ending your unforgettable New Oriental Express journey!
[Special note]: Today's breakfast will be arranged according to the actual situation.
Meals:breakfast
Stay:Please take care of yourself
(The above itinerary is for reference only, subject to the signed contract.)
Price Includes / Excludes
Includes
1. [Special train accommodation] Designated seat on New Oriental Express.
2. The standard for breakfast on land is 50 yuan per person, the standard for main meals is 80-100 yuan per person, and the standard for specialty meals is 120-150 yuan per person; Breakfast on the special train is 70 yuan/person, and dinner on the special train is 150 yuan/person.
Special note: As train meals need to be ordered and prepared according to the quantity before the train departs, and local meals for tourism are group table meals, the meals included in the itinerary are non refundable and do not need to be returned. Thank you for your understanding!
3. [Scenic spot tickets] Scenic spot tickets and necessary scenic spots included in the itinerary.
Special note: The tour train itinerary is a service package model, and ticket fees have been calculated uniformly according to the group price, and advance booking and registration are required. Therefore, there are no preferential policies for tickets, and there is no need for refunds! Please understand.
4. 【 Land Hotel 】 Stay at a 5-star hotel or a local specialty hotel throughout the entire stay.
5. Land use: Use air-conditioned tour buses throughout the journey to make your trip more comfortable.
6. [Land Tour Guide] Local Chinese tour guide service.
7. [Full Accompanying Tour Guide] Chinese Full Accompanying Service (Urumqi - Southern Xinjiang - Northern Xinjiang - Urumqi).
8. 【 Other 】 Provide road drinking mineral water.
Excludes
1. 【 Transportation 】 Residence - Urumqi round-trip transportation.
2. [Single room difference] Special trains and ground hotels have a single room difference (land room difference is 7800 yuan/person, train berth difference is 29800 yuan/berth for Platinum Joy Diamond, 33800 yuan/berth for Xiyue Diamond, and 39800 yuan/berth for Supreme Diamond).
3. Personal expenses include hotel laundry, telephone, luggage handling fees, and other services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation & Change Policy
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 unforeseeable events or related departments' scheduling, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, line heavy lines, etc., which cause the travel special train to be advanced or delayed, our company will notify 7 days in advance. If the travel special train cannot be operated, our company will notify 5 days in advance, and the travel agency will not bear any breach of contract liability. If the above situation occurs and the tourist agrees to reschedule after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant reasonable rescheduling expenses for the already traveled tourist. The specific departure time and stopping point of the special train shall be subject to the orders of relevant departments! Due to reasons such as railway system scheduling, construction, line accidents, vehicle malfunctions, and changes in train schedules, the delay of tourist trains and other factors that affect tourist travel itineraries are considered force majeure factors, and travel agencies shall not be held responsible for any breach of contract! Due to policy reasons related to the special train or the number of group members not reaching the number of special trains, the special train cannot be operated. In such cases, the regular train will be used or a full refund will be issued.
Due to the charter nature of the tourist special train, travel agencies need to pay the railway department's performance guarantee deposit, hotel deposit and other fees in advance. Therefore, the cancellation rules for tourists who register for this special train are as follows:
(1) If the travel advance payment is cancelled due to personal reasons after collection, the advance payment will not be refunded;
(2) The final payment shall be made 45 days before the departure date. If the final payment is not paid due to any personal reasons, it shall be deemed as automatic waiver and the advance payment shall not be refunded;
(3) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 15-44 days before the departure date (inclusive), 60% of the contract amount will be charged;
(4) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons 1-14 days before the departure date (inclusive), 80% of the contract amount will be charged;
(5) If the trip is cancelled due to personal reasons on the day of departure or during the itinerary, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.
The travel agency will deduct the above-mentioned shop fees (this fee is only for the loss of the shop and not the full fare). Our company has the right to continue using the shop, please understand!