How to Book Tickets for the New Oriental Express
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New Oriental Express:A Moving Scenic Feast Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Updated April 2026)
✨ 【Route Highlights:Full Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, See Four Seasons in 12 Days】
The New Oriental Express is not a traditional ‘express train’ but a mobile high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The upgraded 2026 route starts from Urumqi, adopting a loop design of ‘enter from the south, exit from the north’ or ‘enter from the north, exit from the south,’ covering the best attractions on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The total journey is about 4,000 kilometers, connecting representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, avoiding repetitive routes and allowing tourists to experience the dramatic climate difference of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a gauze at noon’ within 12 days.
The train travels 4-6 hours daily, with the remaining time spent on in-depth visits at stops. For example:
Arriving in Burqin in the early morning, tourists can hike or take a boat on Kanas Lake, avoiding the afternoon tourist peak;
Crossing the Junggar Basin in the afternoon, the Gobi and wind turbine arrays outside the window create a unique landscape;
Stopping in Yining in the evening, heading straight to Nalati Grassland to join the bonfire party of various ethnic groups;
Passing through the Tianshan Tunnel late at night, waking up the next morning to find themselves in Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang.
📅 【Simple Itinerary:12-Day Highlights Arrangement】
Day 1-2:Gather in Urumqi
New Oriental Express: A Moving Scenic Feast Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Updated April 2026)Check into the hotel after arriving in Urumqi, free time recommended for the International Grand Bazaar and Xinjiang Museum;
Attend the pre-trip briefing the next day, receive the train’s exclusive equipment pack (including custom thermos, luggage tag, etc.).
Day 3-4:Northern Xinjiang Hidden Gems
Kanas Lake:Take the shuttle bus to the Fish Viewing Platform, overlooking the birthplace of the lake monster legend;
Hemu Village:Stay in Tuvan wooden houses, experience the fairy-tale village in the morning mist.
Day 5-6:Yili Flower Sea
Nalati Grassland:Horseback ride across the alpine grassland, visit nomadic families;
Sayram Lake:Self-drive or bike around the lake, encounter the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’.
Day 7-8:Southern Xinjiang Culture
Kashgar Old City:Learn to make naan bread, play the hand drum, visit century-old tea houses;
White Sand Lake:Photograph the fantastic landscape of snow-capped mountains and white sand intertwined.
✨【Route Highlights: Full Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, See Four Seasons in 12 Days】Day 9-10:Pamir Plateau
Muztagh Ata Peak:Hike at 4,000 meters altitude, overlook the Father of Glaciers;
Stone City:Explore the ruins of the ancient road traveled by Xuanzang on his westward journey.
Day 11-12:Return and Summary
Return to Urumqi, attend the closing ceremony and receive a travel souvenir album;
Transfer to the airport according to flight time, end of the trip.
💰 【Updated Price Reference for 2026】
The New Oriental Express offers two types of carriages: ‘Blue Diamond Carriage’ and ‘Gold Diamond Carriage’:
Blue Diamond Carriage (4-person compartment):
Adult price:From 29,800 RMB/person (includes 11 nights accommodation, all meals, attraction tickets, guide service);
Child price (6-12 years old):18,800 RMB/person (no bed, otherwise same as adult).
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is not a traditional ‘express train’ but a mobile high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The upgraded 2026 route starts from Urumqi, adopting a loop design of ‘enter from the south, exit from the north’ or ‘enter from the north, exit from the south,’ covering the best attractions on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The total journey is about 4,000 kilometers, connecting representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, avoiding repetitive routes and allowing tourists to experience the dramatic climate difference of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a gauze at noon’ within 12 days.Gold Diamond Carriage (2-person compartment):
Adult price:From 45,800 RMB/person (includes bathroom, 24-hour butler service, exclusive viewing window);
Child price (6-12 years old):26,800 RMB/person.
Price explanation:
April is the shoulder season, prices increase by 15%-20% from June to August and during the National Day holiday;
The fee includes train accommodation, land hotels, all meals, first entrance tickets to attractions, and guide service;
Does not include round-trip transportation (air/train tickets), personal expenses, and insurance (must be purchased separately).
📞 【Registration Method】
It is recommended to register only through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, contact information as follows:
Phone:180-9596-9599 (Weekdays 9:00-18:00)
WeChat:180-9596-9599 (Add with note ‘New Oriental Express’)
The train travels 4-6 hours daily, with the remaining time spent on in-depth visits at stops. For example:Process:Inquire about availability → Confirm schedule → Sign contract → Pay deposit (30%) → Pay balance 30 days before departure.
📋 【Fee and Service Explanation】
Fee includes:
Train accommodation (Blue Diamond/Gold Diamond carriage), land four-star hotels (including breakfast), all meals (including specialty dishes like roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice);
Attraction tickets (Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, etc.), shuttle bus fees, professional guide service;
Free Wi-Fi, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water on the train.
Fee does not include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi;
Personal expenses (such as consumption, optional activities), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately);
Single room supplement (if requesting single occupancy, the supplement is subject to actual consultation and contract).
Service explanation:
Arriving in Burqin in the early morning, tourists can hike or take a boat on Kanas Lake, avoiding the afternoon tourist peak;Each group is limited to 28-36 people, equipped with 1 train manager, 2 guides, and 1 accompanying doctor;
Fresh fruit and afternoon tea are provided daily on the train, and the land itinerary includes 3 special experiences (such as Kazakh home visits, ethnic group song and dance performances);
The itinerary may change order due to weather or policies, but the number and quality of attractions remain the same, subject to actual consultation and contract.
⚠ ️【Important Notes】
Schedule restrictions:In 2026, three departures are recommended: May 10, June 15, and September 20, with no more than 12 spots per departure;
Document requirements:Valid ID is required; foreign tourists need to obtain a travel permit in advance;
Health tips:The Pamir Plateau section has high altitude; it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance; tourists over 65 need to sign a health commitment letter;
Cancellation policy:Implemented according to the ‘Tourism Law’; cancellations 30 days or more before departure can get a full refund (minus deposit), within 30 days as per the contract.
🌄 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】
‘A mobile five-star hotel’ is not an exaggeration: Gold Diamond carriages are equipped with bathrooms, humidifiers, and safes; Blue Diamond carriages have shared bathrooms but are disinfected every 2 hours; the train’s chef team comes from famous Urumqi restaurants, the menu is updated weekly, and can even customize meals or vegetarian options according to tourists’ tastes; more importantly, it solves the pain points of Xinjiang tourism—’long distances and scattered attractions’—play during the day, travel at night, truly leaving time for the scenery.
The 2026 New Oriental Express is not just a means of transportation but a window to observe Xinjiang. From the forests and lakes of Northern Xinjiang to the desert ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, from the yurts of nomadic ethnic groups to the bazaars of various ethnic groups, the 12-day journey is like a three-dimensional geography textbook, allowing tourists to understand the diversity and vastness of this land in comfort.
(Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may vary with schedules. For inquiries, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599）
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