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The 2026 season of the New Orient Express is officially rolling in Xinjiang. 52 travelers have departed Urumqi on a luxury train adventure through Kashi, Korla, and Altay region. With starry sky-themed dining cars, cultural workshops like jewelry making and mulberry paper rubbing, and medical staff on board to care for its mostly elderly guests, this high-end ride is redefining slow travel. Xinjiang railway authorities plan 100 tourist trains this year, including 35 of these premium New Orient Express journeys.
The 2026 season of the New Orient Express is officially rolling in Xinjiang. 52 travelers have departed Urumqi on a luxury train adventure through Kashi, Korla, and Altay region. With starry sky-themed dining cars, cultural workshops like jewelry making and mulberry paper rubbing, and medical staff on board to care for its mostly elderly guests, this high-end ride is redefining slow travel. Xinjiang railway authorities plan 100 tourist trains this year, including 35 of these premium New Orient Express journeys.