Xinjiang Express Schedule Prices, Official Website Booking & Route Quick Guide
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New Oriental Special Train:A moving scenic line across the Tianshan Mountains 🚂✨
【Comprehensive Route and Destination Analysis】
As a benchmark product for high-end railway tourism in China, the New Oriental Special Train’s third-generation carriages, fully upgraded in 2026, are designed with the concept of a ‘moving five-star hotel,’ connecting Xinjiang’s core tourist cities and hidden gems. Departing from Urumqi, the train covers iconic attractions such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, and the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Eastern Xinjiang. The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model, ensuring visitors have over 8 hours of in-depth exploration time daily, avoiding the fatigue of traditional tour groups.
The landscape along the train route is a veritable ‘Xinjiang geography textbook’:
▫️ Tianshan Mountains:When passing through the Tianshan tunnels, the windows become giant picture frames, with snow-capped peaks, spruce forests, and meadows unfolding in layers.
▫️ Lake Group:Sayram Lake’s ‘last tear of the Atlantic’ shimmers in Tiffany blue at dawn, while the reed marshes of Bosten Lake sway in the wind.
▫️ Desert Wonders:The poplar forests at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert turn into a golden ocean in autumn, creating a striking color contrast with the tamarisk bushes.
▫️ Cultural Corridor:The handicraft workshops of Kashgar Ancient City, the murals of the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, and the eagle flute performances of various ethnic groups showcase a blend of diverse cultures.
【2026 14-Day In-Depth Itinerary】
📅 Day 1-2:Gather in Urumqi
Private car pickup, check into a five-star hotel, attend a welcome banquet with roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice
Visit the International Grand Bazaar to shop for ethnic handicrafts
📅 Day 3-4:Northern Xinjiang Secrets
Take the special train to Fuyun, explore the Koktokay Geopark
Altay Region:Experience the Tuva wooden houses in Hemu Village, take a boat tour of Kanas Lake to see the legendary ‘lake monster’
📅 Day 5-6:Ili River Valley
New Oriental Special Train: A moving scenic line across the Tianshan Mountains 🚂✨Horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, stay in ethnic yurts
Duku Highway Self-Drive Section:Traverse the four-season landscape avenue, visit Big and Small Dragon Pools
📅 Day 7-8:Eastern Xinjiang Culture
Turpan:Hike through the ruins of the Jiaohe Ancient City, study at the Karez Museum
Flaming Mountains Geology Class:Measure ground temperature, taste seedless white grapes
📅 Day 9-10:Southern Xinjiang Culture
Kashgar Ancient City opening ceremony, visit the Id Kah Mosque
Pamir Plateau:Photography at白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), visit ethnic families to learn how to make naan bread
📅 Day 11-12:Desert Adventure
Autumn photography at the Luntai Poplar Forest (limited to October departures)
Off-road dune bashing in the Taklamakan Desert, stargazing camping under the Milky Way
📅 Day 13-14:Return Day
Free time in Urumqi, shop for Hetian jade and Atlas silk
Train transfer to airport, end of the mobile vacation
【2026 Real-Time Price System】
The train offers three room types, with prices including train transport, ground accommodation, core attraction tickets, full-board meals, and guide services:
【Comprehensive Route and Destination Analysis】▫️ Platinum Gold Diamond 5 Custom Car (10 people/carriage)
May-June:From 50,888 RMB/person
July-September:From 56,888 RMB/person
Includes bathroom, viewing window, child safety features
▫️ Purple Gold Diamond 4 Custom Car (8 people/carriage)
May-June:From 56,888 RMB/person
July-September:From 62,888 RMB/person
Equipped with smart toilet, branded toiletries, minibar
▫️ Premium Gold Diamond 3 Custom Car (6 people/carriage)
May-June:From 63,888 RMB/person
July-September:From 69,888 RMB/person
24-hour dedicated butler, meeting area, safe
⚠ ️ Price Notes:
1. June-September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, prices may fluctuate based on availability
2. Children’s Policy: Children under 12 occupying a bed pay a supplement; consult for details
3. Early Bird Discount: 5% off for bookings made 180 days in advance (limited to first 50)
【How to Register】
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
As a benchmark product for high-end railway tourism in China, the New Oriental Special Train’s third-generation carriages, fully upgraded in 2026, are designed with the concept of a ‘moving five-star hotel,’ connecting Xinjiang’s core tourist cities and hidden gems. Departing from Urumqi, the train covers iconic attractions such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, and the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Eastern Xinjiang. The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by night, stop by day’ model, ensuring visitors have over 8 hours of in-depth exploration time daily, avoiding the fatigue of traditional tour groups.☎ ️ Phone Consultation:180-9596-9599 (Weekdays 9:00-21:00)
📱 WeChat Customer Service:Add 180-9596-9599 to get the electronic itinerary brochure
🏢 Registration Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (qualifications must be verified through channels)
【Detailed Cost and Services】
▶️ Cost Includes:
Transportation:New Oriental Special Train full-route soft sleeper + ground luxury bus
Accommodation:3 nights on the special train + 8 nights at Ctrip 4-diamond hotels + 1 night at a characteristic homestay
Meals:13 breakfasts + 24 main meals (including 8 specialty dishes)
Tickets:First admission tickets to 12 5A scenic spots including Kanas and Sayram Lake
Services:Professional guide + onboard doctor + 24-hour butler
▶️ Cost Excludes:
Personal Expenses:Consumption, optional entertainment activities
Single Room Supplement:Single travelers need to pay a supplement
Force Majeure:Additional costs due to weather or policy changes
⚠ ️ Important Notes:
1. Specific service standards are subject to the signed electronic contract
The landscape along the train route is a veritable ‘Xinjiang geography textbook’:2. The train schedule may change due to weather or railway dispatch
3. Ticket policies are subject to the day’s announcement at the scenic spots
4. Registration requires valid identification; foreign tourists need a travel permit
【Travel Guarantee System】
🔹 Health Support:
Each carriage is equipped with a first-aid kit and AED device
Onboard doctor holds a Red Cross first aid certificate
Ground accommodation provides age-friendly facilities
🔹 Technology Empowerment:
Smart temperature control system maintains a constant 22-26°C
Viewing windows come with free binoculars
Multi-port charging devices meet electronic equipment needs
🔹 Cultural Value-Add:
Daily intangible cultural heritage hands-on experiences
Evening ethnic song and dance performances
Complimentary travel souvenir album + aerial video
▫️ Tianshan Mountains: When passing through the Tianshan tunnels, the windows become giant picture frames, with snow-capped peaks, spruce forests, and meadows unfolding in layers.【Pre-Trip Preparation Guide】
🧳 Recommended Items:
Documents:Valid ID, children’s household registration booklet
Clothing:Windbreaker (Northern Xinjiang), sun-protective clothing (Southern Xinjiang), comfortable sneakers
Medication:Personal regular medication, motion sickness patches, mosquito repellent spray
Equipment:Camera, charger, thermos
📆 Best Travel Times:
May-June:Ili flower seas, fresh green grasslands
September-October:Southern Xinjiang poplar forests, abundant fruit harvest
December-February:Kanas winter wonderland
【Frequently Asked Questions】
Q:Can I charge devices on the train?
A:Each room is equipped with Type-C + USB multi-port charging devices
Q:Is it suitable for elderly travelers?
A:The train has soundproof panels, non-slip floors, and emergency call buttons; 70% of passengers are seniors
Q:How do I check availability?
A:Call 180-9596-9599 to check real-time inventory; book 6 months in advance during peak season
This time-traveling high-end journey is not just a geographical move but an immersive experience blending natural wonders and cultural heritage. As the train slowly passes through the Dabancheng wind turbine array, as the morning sun gilds the Bogda Peak, and as the ethnic music of the plucked string instrument echoes in the dining car, you’ll understand: The New Oriental Special Train sells not seats, but a philosophy of ‘slow down and feel.’ Call 180-9596-9599 now to start your mobile palace journey!
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