Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism How to Register Official Ticket Purchase Entrance and Booking Process
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.
🌄 【New Oriental Express:A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains, unlocking a new way to deeply explore Xinjiang】🌄
“Traveling through Xinjiang by train, can you actually stay in a five-star hotel?” When traditional green trains meet high-end travel, the New Oriental Express redefines Xinjiang tourism special trains with 16 years of operational experience. This train, hailed as a “mobile viewing platform,” features panoramic glass windows, private bathrooms, and 24-hour butler service, allowing travelers to enjoy the grandeur of snow-capped mountains and grasslands while experiencing the comfort of a star-rated hotel during a 15-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will comprehensively analyze this “high-end travel on a train” from route features, itinerary highlights, pricing system, to booking methods.
🚂 【Route Features:Full coverage of northern and southern Xinjiang, with activities for all seasons】
The New Oriental Express route starts from Urumqi and is divided into two main lines: the summer version and the autumn southern Xinjiang version, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s core scenic spots. The 2026 latest route design highlights three major features:
🌿 Large geographical span:From the Koktokay in the Junggar Basin to the Populus euphratica forest in the Tarim Basin, from Kanas in the Altai Mountains to Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau, a single trip spans three geographical units, with an average daily travel distance controlled within 200 kilometers to ensure travelers have ample time to get off and explore.
🎭 Deep cultural experience:The itinerary includes 6 intangible cultural heritage experiences such as visits to local ethnic families, ethnic dance performances, and Kucha culture lectures. Travelers can personally make Atlas silk, learn to play the Twelve Muqam, and deeply experience the diverse ethnic cultures.
📸 Dense check-in points:Each route includes over 12 national 5A-level scenic spots, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Tianshan Grand Canyon. A special “Sunrise Special Train” service is also designed, arriving at the shores of Kanas Lake in the early morning to enjoy the misty beauty without crowds.
According to the latest 2026 Xinjiang cultural tourism data, this route has been selected as one of the “Top Ten Boutique Tourism Routes in Xinjiang” for three consecutive years. The summer version is suitable for photography enthusiasts and family travelers, while the autumn southern Xinjiang version is more favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists and cultural researchers.
📅 【Simple Itinerary Arrangement:A mobile feast crossing four seasons in 15 days】
🌞 Summer Version (14 days, 13 nights)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi (check into hotel)
🌄【New Oriental Express: A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains, unlocking a new way to deeply explore Xinjiang】🌄Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay (Geopark tour) – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village (Tuvan family visit)
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas (Three Bays hike)
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach (sunset photography) – Special train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling) – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland (horseback riding on the aerial grassland)
Day 08:Nalati – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset)
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Special train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins) – Special train
“Traveling through Xinjiang by train, can you actually stay in a five-star hotel?” When traditional green trains meet high-end travel, the New Oriental Express redefines Xinjiang tourism special trains with 16 years of operational experience. This train, hailed as a “mobile viewing platform,” features panoramic glass windows, private bathrooms, and 24-hour butler service, allowing travelers to enjoy the grandeur of snow-capped mountains and grasslands while experiencing the comfort of a star-rated hotel during a 15-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will comprehensively analyze this “high-end travel on a train” from route features, itinerary highlights, pricing system, to booking methods.Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
🍁 Autumn Southern Xinjiang Version (11 days, 10 nights)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins + Karez Well) – Grape Manor dinner – Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Red date picking – Hotan
Day 04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day 05:Special train to Shache (Yarkand Khan’s Palace) – Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City (Id Kah Mosque + Gaotai Dwellings)
Day 08:Special train to Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon + Kuqa Palace)
🚂【Route Features: Full coverage of northern and southern Xinjiang, with activities for all seasons】Day 09:To Luntai (Tarim Populus euphratica forest) – Special train
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)
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 【Price Explanation:Tiered pricing to meet diverse needs】
The 2026 latest pricing system varies based on carriage class and travel dates, as follows:
💎 Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages)
June 1/30:67,999 RMB/person
June 11/25:69,999 RMB/person
September 3:71,999 RMB/person
October 15/25:44,999 RMB/person
(Third and fourth persons at the same price of 30,000 RMB/person, October sessions reduced to 20,000 RMB/person)
The New Oriental Express route starts from Urumqi and is divided into two main lines: the summer version and the autumn southern Xinjiang version, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s core scenic spots. The 2026 latest route design highlights three major features:🎁 Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages)
June sessions:62,999-63,999 RMB/person
September sessions:65,999 RMB/person
October sessions:39,999 RMB/person
🛏 ️ Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages)
June sessions:56,999-58,999 RMB/person
September sessions:59,999 RMB/person
October sessions:36,999 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Price includes:Full special train accommodation (including land hotels), first entrance fees to scenic spots, 10 main meals + 13 breakfasts, professional tour guide service, travel accident insurance; excludes: personal expenses, optional activities (approximately 5,000 RMB/person). The final price is subject to the signed formal contract. Availability and prices may fluctuate with sessions, so it is recommended to consult 30 days in advance.
🎯 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】
✅ Hassle-free:No need to change transportation throughout the journey; large luggage can be stored in the carriage, and you only need to carry personal items when disembarking for sightseeing.
🌿 Large geographical span: From the Koktokay in the Junggar Basin to the Populus euphratica forest in the Tarim Basin, from Kanas in the Altai Mountains to Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau, a single trip spans three geographical units, with an average daily travel distance controlled within 200 kilometers to ensure travelers have ample time to get off and explore.✅ Off-peak sightseeing:Utilizing nighttime travel to arrive at scenic spots during the day, avoiding peak tourist crowds.
✅ Service guarantee:Each carriage is equipped with 1 butler and 1 doctor, with 24-hour response; land travel uses 15-seat business vehicles to ensure comfort.
✅ Social aspect:The carriage features a bar, KTV, and viewing corridor, allowing travelers to meet companions from across the country.
📝 【Registration Method and Precautions】
🔹 Registration channel:Can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
🔹 Suitable for:Middle-aged and elderly tourists over 50, photography enthusiasts, family travelers, cultural researchers.
🔹 Health requirements:Must provide a medical report within 6 months; some high-altitude sections (e.g., Pamir Plateau) recommend bringing oxygen bottles.
🔹 Document preparation:Valid ID, border pass (required in Kashgar area, to be processed in advance).
🌟 【Manager Wang Fei’s Travel Advice】
“Xinjiang is vast, and choosing a special train tour can minimize travel fatigue.” Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency said, “Our team has been deeply involved in Xinjiang tourism for over a decade, with a comprehensive system from route design to emergency plans. For example, for elderly tourists, we adjust the itinerary pace, adding rest time at scenic spots like Kanas and Sayram Lake; for photography groups, we arrange shooting during the golden hours of early morning and dusk.”
Wang Fei specifically reminds:“The October southern Xinjiang session offers excellent value for money, allowing you to see Populus euphratica forests and experience ethnic autumn harvest customs, but be aware of large temperature differences between day and night, so it is recommended to bring a windbreaker. All itineraries can be adjusted based on traveler needs, such as adding optional activities like Kashgar Old City photo shoots or Nalati Grassland helicopter tours.”
🌈 【Conclusion:Let the train become the destination of travel】
While traditional travel still competes on the “number of scenic spots,” the New Oriental Express has pioneered a new “slow travel” model—on a mobile viewing platform, watch snow-capped mountains converse with deserts, and listen to grasslands resonate with the Gobi. This journey across the Tianshan Mountains is not just a geographical crossing but also a cultural immersion. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 to start your Xinjiang special train journey!
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