New Oriental Express Gold Diamond Cabin August 30th Schedule How to Purchase Where to Book Tickets
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 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express tourism special train? A guide to an in-depth Xinjiang journey with ‘the train as your home’
If you’re tired of the rush, frequent hotel changes, and dragging luggage between scenic spots in traditional group tours, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism special train might be the travel style you’ve been waiting for. This special train, hailed as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ integrates accommodation, transportation, and in-depth exploration, letting you immerse in beautiful scenery by day and sleep soundly in the carriage by night, truly achieving ‘slow down, go deep’ across the vast Xinjiang region.
🌄 Route Highlights:More than just a train, it’s a residential-style journey
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train but a residential-style long-distance special train designed for travelers seeking quality and relaxation. After a full train overhaul in 2026, the entire train features low-noise design (nighttime carriage decibels below 40), equipped with a constant temperature system (daytime 24–26°C), fresh air humidification, 5G network coverage, and Type-C/USB-A dual-interface charging devices, greatly enhancing travel comfort.
The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model—departing in the evening and arriving at the destination in the morning, eliminating the hassle of intercity transfers and repeated luggage packing. All carriages have private bathrooms, paired with a new dining car, kitchen, and entertainment carriage, truly making ‘the train your home.’
The route covers core natural and cultural landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, including over 20 classic spots like Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Taxkorgan, Turpan, and Poplar Forest, featuring diverse terrains such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, ancient cities, and desert oases, suitable for family trips, photography enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and mid-to-high-end travelers valuing privacy and comfort.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on original local draft)
Quick Itinerary (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 Special Train
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express tourism special train? A guide to an in-depth Xinjiang journey with ‘the train as your home’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 – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special 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:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
If you’re tired of the rush, frequent hotel changes, and dragging luggage between scenic spots in traditional group tours, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism special train might be the travel style you’ve been waiting for. This special train, hailed as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ integrates accommodation, transportation, and in-depth exploration, letting you immerse in beautiful scenery by day and sleep soundly in the carriage by night, truly achieving ‘slow down, go deep’ across the vast Xinjiang region.Day 04:Arrive in Hotan early – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkent 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 Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early, 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 to the group
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors like weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, after mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly based on original local draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: More than just a train, it’s a residential-style journey 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
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train but a residential-style long-distance special train designed for travelers seeking quality and relaxation. After a full train overhaul in 2026, the entire train features low-noise design (nighttime carriage decibels below 40), equipped with a constant temperature system (daytime 24–26°C), fresh air humidification, 5G network coverage, and Type-C/USB-A dual-interface charging devices, greatly enhancing travel comfort. 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
> The above prices are reference ranges; specific details are subject to the signed formal contract and may fluctuate with the schedule.
🎫 How to book and register?
The New Oriental Express tourism special train cannot be booked independently through platforms like 12306; reservations must be made through travel agency channels.
✅ Registration Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact Information:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Same number for phone and WeChat)
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang, with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is well-versed in the entire route, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning various travel options such as independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can design classic routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining Western Region humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden costs, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She avoids cookie-cutter itineraries, only crafting comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every distant friend truly experience Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
The itinerary adopts a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model—departing in the evening and arriving at the destination in the morning, eliminating the hassle of intercity transfers and repeated luggage packing. All carriages have private bathrooms, paired with a new dining car, kitchen, and entertainment carriage, truly making ‘the train your home.’🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full-trip special train cabin accommodation (with private bathroom)
First admission tickets to listed scenic spots
Local transportation connections (from special train stops to scenic areas)
Catering services (including specialty meals)
Guide services and basic support
Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Optional activities and other unlisted costs
Additional expenses due to force majeure
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Want to experience a Xinjiang trip without rushing, changing hotels, or deep immersion? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei to discuss your travel plans. This slow journey ‘lying down to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang’ is slowly approaching.
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