Oriental Express Sunset Train Ticket Purchase Process Detailed Explanation and Booking Guide
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you need to 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 book and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
Want to ride the ‘New Oriental Express Sunset Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket purchase guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you get it done easily!
🎟 ️ Step 1:Get to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourism product that combines a ‘mobile hotel’ and a ‘sightseeing train’.
Operation Mode:It adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, resting on the train at night and switching to a bus to visit attractions during the day, effectively saving travel time.
Carriage Configuration:The entire train has sleeper berths with private compartments, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, air conditioning, and charging facilities, with comfort comparable to a star-rated hotel.
Itinerary Pace:Designed for ‘slow travel’, the itinerary is relaxed, especially suitable for tourists who want to tour easily and experience deeply.
🔍 Step 2:Check Schedules and Prices
Channel Inquiry
1. Open the ‘Railway 12306’ App and enter the ‘Railway Tourism’ section at the bottom.
2. Search for ‘New Oriental Express’ to view available tourism train products, general itineraries, and reference prices.
Exclusive Information for This Route
The following are the exclusive schedules and prices for this ‘New Oriental’ route. The final details are subject to the signed formal contract.
Prices and Group Dates
June 1, June 30
Want to ride the ‘New Oriental Express Sunset Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket purchase guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you get it done easily! 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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 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 persons 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
🎟️ Step 1: Get to Know the New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
Simple Itinerary Arrangement
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourism product that combines a ‘mobile hotel’ and a ‘sightseeing train’.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:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 Hunting – 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 Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Operation Mode: It adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, resting on the train at night and switching to a bus to visit attractions during the day, effectively saving travel time.Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💡 Warm Tips
Train products are not sold directly through 12306 and must be booked through a travel agency.
Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract between both parties prevails.
📝 Step 3:Choose a Formal Channel
As a high-end tourism train, the New Oriental Express’s ticketing is guided by the unified service of the railway travel agency and does not open individual ticket purchases.
✅ Recommended Channel:Register through a formal travel agency.
❌ Invalid Channel:You cannot directly search for and purchase tickets for the ‘New Oriental Express Sunset Train’ on the 12306 App.
🚂 Step 4:Understand the Purchase Process
Booking through a travel agency usually follows these steps:
1. Consult the Route: Contact the travel agency to confirm your preferred schedule, itinerary version, and remaining berth availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide personal details such as the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and insurance purchase.
3. Pay a Deposit: Pay a deposit to lock in berths. The specific amount is based on the travel agency’s quote.
4. Sign a Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform online or offline to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Carriage Configuration: The entire train has sleeper berths with private compartments, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, air conditioning, and charging facilities, with comfort comparable to a star-rated hotel.5. Pay the Balance: Usually pay the remaining amount about 30 days before departure.
6. Receive Notification: Receive the departure notice before departure, including details such as assembly time and location.
👩 💼 Step 5:Contact a Dedicated Consultant
For your convenience in consulting and booking, we have a dedicated tourism consultant for you.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager · Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourism trains, and other travel options. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region culture and history, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and attentive service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📞 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
When adding WeChat, please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’. You can directly send the number of travelers, preferred schedule, and budget. Manager Wang Fei will check availability and quotes for you and assist with the subsequent booking process.
💡 Step 6:Practical Tips
Book Early:Popular schedules (e.g., June, September) have limited spots. It is recommended to inquire several months in advance, especially for group travel or those needing specific compartments.
Accurate Information:Ensure that the provided names, valid ID numbers, and other information are accurate to avoid affecting ticket issuance and insurance purchase.
Pay Attention to the Contract:Carefully read the contract’s included/excluded items, cancellation and change rules, and other terms. Raise any questions promptly.
Prepare for Travel:Check the weather in Xinjiang before departure and prepare appropriate clothing and common medications. If you have special needs (e.g., wheelchair), inform the travel agency in advance for arrangements.
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