How to Book the New Oriental Express 2026 Official Complete Ticket Guide
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang, why rush? — A full analysis of the 15-day in-depth journey on the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’
If you’re tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and rushing between attractions, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ might be your ideal choice for a leisurely Xinjiang tour. This tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile living space,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model—sleep comfortably in your cabin at night and arrive at your destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’
🌄 Route Highlights:A panoramic slow journey across northern and southern Xinjiang
The New Oriental Express connects four core regions: the secret northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, eastern Xinjiang’s culture, and the southern Xinjiang plateau, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, poplar forests, and ancient ruins. In 2026, the train is fully upgraded with en-suite cabins, a dedicated dining car, kitchen, and entertainment car, offering services comparable to high-end vacation experiences.
Whether you’re traveling with family, as a senior group, or as a photography enthusiast, you’ll find your own rhythm on this journey. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample daily sightseeing time, avoiding long road bumps, making it especially suitable for mid-to-high-end tourists who prefer comfort and privacy.
It’s worth noting that the train operates from April to October each year. In summer, it focuses on the northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic loop, while in autumn, it highlights southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests and cultural scenery, with distinct seasonal features and different experiences.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the local finalized text)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang, why rush? — A full analysis of the 15-day in-depth journey on the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special 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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
If you’re tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and rushing between attractions, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ might be your ideal choice for a leisurely Xinjiang tour. This tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile living space,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model—sleep comfortably in your cabin at night and arrive at your destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amanishahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Strictly as per local finalized text)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: A panoramic slow journey across northern and southern Xinjiang Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
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 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express connects four core regions: the secret northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, eastern Xinjiang’s culture, and the southern Xinjiang plateau, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, poplar forests, and ancient ruins. In 2026, the train is fully upgraded with en-suite cabins, a dedicated dining car, kitchen, and entertainment car, offering services comparable to high-end vacation experiences.October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; the specific price is subject to the signed contract and may vary based on tour dates, number of people, and service standards.
📞 How to register? Finding the right person is key!
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is familiar with all the routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist trains, and is knowledgeable about local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize in-depth journeys.
With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining Western Region history and culture, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the trip. She adheres to a no-shopping policy, refusing hidden consumption, and treats everyone with sincerity and professionalism. She doesn’t offer cookie-cutter itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every visitor from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Explanation (Clear and transparent, with clear responsibilities)
Cost Includes:
Whether you’re traveling with family, as a senior group, or as a photography enthusiast, you’ll find your own rhythm on this journey. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample daily sightseeing time, avoiding long road bumps, making it especially suitable for mid-to-high-end tourists who prefer comfort and privacy.Full-trip special train cabin accommodation (including private bathroom)
First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local transportation transfers (including scenic area shuttle buses)
Professional tour guide service
Full-trip meals (including specialty dishes)
Travel accident insurance
Cost Excludes:
Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
Optional self-paid activities
Additional costs due to force majeure factors
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
This New Oriental Express journey is not just about seeing the scenery; it’s a switch in life’s pace. As the train slowly passes through the Altai Mountains, traverses the Duku Highway, and stops at the Pamir Plateau, the scenery outside the window is a flowing painting, and inside is a stable ‘home.’ In 2026, why not slow down, take a slow train just for you, and carefully pack Xinjiang’s vastness into your memories.
📞 Want to know more? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei now:18095969599 (same number for WeChat) to get the latest availability and tour dates!
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