Xinjiang Express Train Ticket Guide Detailed Booking Process for Designated Travel Agencies
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
Want to take the New Oriental Express for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang but can’t find it on 12306? Don’t worry, the ticket purchase method for this ‘mobile hotel’ is indeed unique. This ticket guide will clarify everything for you and help you easily secure your tickets.
🎟 ️ Key Information:New Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Channels
The New Oriental Express is a tourism train product jointly created by the railway department and travel agencies. Its tickets are not sold publicly through the 12306 platform but are booked through partner travel agencies.
：Tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional travel agency channels.
Product Nature:You are purchasing a travel product that includes transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services—a ‘one-price package covering designated items in the itinerary’—rather than a single train ticket.
Channel:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is one of the recognized ticket purchase channels and can assist you throughout the booking process.
📋 Four-Step Ticket Purchase Process
1. Inquire about schedules and prices
Provide the travel agency with your intended travel time to get the current tour dates, accurate prices for each carriage type (Premium Gold Diamond / Xiyue Gold Diamond / Boyue Gold Diamond), and availability.
2. Confirm itinerary and sign contract
After selecting a plan, the travel agency will provide a detailed itinerary and contract. Carefully read the itinerary, included/excluded items, and sign a formal travel contract after confirming everything is correct.
3. Pay deposit to secure spot
Pay a deposit as required by the travel agency to secure your berth. The deposit amount and payment timeline are based on the current contract.
Want to take the New Oriental Express for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang but can’t find it on 12306? Don’t worry, the ticket purchase method for this ‘mobile hotel’ is indeed unique. This ticket guide will clarify everything for you and help you easily secure your tickets.4. Pay balance and prepare for departure
Pay the remaining balance according to the contract timeline. Before departure, you will receive a ‘Travel Notice’ with meeting information, luggage suggestions, etc. Prepare as instructed.
🗓 ️ Available Schedules and Price Reference
The following are some schedules and reference prices for this route. The final details are subject to the signed formal contract.
Prices and Tour Dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
🎟️ Key Information: New Oriental Express Ticket Purchase ChannelsSeptember 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices per person; prices vary by schedule.
Special discounts apply for the third and fourth person in the same compartment.
Prices may change due to policies, costs, etc. Always refer to the final contract.
🚂 Itinerary Highlights at a Glance
This route offers two options, both using a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model for a comfortable journey across Xinjiang.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is a tourism train product jointly created by the railway department and travel agencies. Its tickets are not sold publicly through the 12306 platform but are booked through partner travel agencies.Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
: Tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional travel agency channels.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Product Nature: You are purchasing a travel product that includes transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services—a ‘one-price package covering designated items in the itinerary’—rather than a single train ticket.Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💡 Professional Advice and Thoughtful Service
Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Professional Consultant:Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry. She is familiar with road conditions, weather, and local customs across Xinjiang and can tailor itineraries for you.
Hassle-Free Experience:Manager Wang Fei is proficient in various travel plans and adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden costs for a worry-free trip.
Convenient Communication:You can directly add Manager Wang Fei on WeChat (same as phone number) and send ‘New Oriental Express’ to get the latest materials for efficient communication.
📞 Inquire Now
Contact Person:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599
WeChat:18095969599
📌 Booking Tips
Book Early:It is recommended to inquire several months in advance, especially during peak seasons like summer and National Day, as berths are limited.
Prepare Documents:Prepare traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., in advance to quickly secure spots.
Contract Confirmation:When signing the contract, pay close attention to itinerary details, cost breakdown, cancellation policies, and liability clauses.
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