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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) to reserve and purchase tickets. 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 special train? Where to book tickets for the Xinjiang special train? — A practical guide for slow travel enthusiasts
If you’re tired of the fatigue of ‘check-in style’ travel, frequent luggage moving, and changing hotels, and long for a leisurely journey to deeply explore northern and southern Xinjiang, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism special train might be your ideal way to travel. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ operates on a ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth throughout’ model, making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🌄 Route Highlights:More than just transportation, it’s an immersive travel experience
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train but a customized tourism special train integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and socializing. After a complete overhaul in 2026, the carriage interiors are designed by a professional team, blending modern comfort with Xinjiang’s regional aesthetics, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, intelligent temperature control systems, and some compartments even feature leisure lounge areas and foldable desks.
The route spans the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, ancient cities, and ethnic villages. During the day, you get off to explore key attractions in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly on the smoothly moving train, arriving at the next stop the next morning—truly achieving ‘no need to rush, just enjoy the views.’
Especially suitable for family trips, photography enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and middle-aged and elderly groups who value a relaxed pace and quality service.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the original local draft)
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 Special Train
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express special train? Where to book tickets for the Xinjiang special train? — A practical guide for slow travel enthusiastsDay 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 County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – 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 Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Estate, evening special train to Ruoqiang
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
If you’re tired of the fatigue of ‘check-in style’ travel, frequent luggage moving, and changing hotels, and long for a leisurely journey to deeply explore northern and southern Xinjiang, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism special train might be your ideal way to travel. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ operates on a ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth throughout’ model, making the journey itself part of the scenery.Day 05:Special 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 Dwellings, evening special 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 special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The specific itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, etc., with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: More than just transportation, it’s an immersive travel experienceJune 11, June 25
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)
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
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
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train but a customized tourism special train integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and socializing. After a complete overhaul in 2026, the carriage interiors are designed by a professional team, blending modern comfort with Xinjiang’s regional aesthetics, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, intelligent temperature control systems, and some compartments even feature leisure lounge areas and foldable desks. Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary with departure dates, and the final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 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 involvement 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 travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, customized local car rentals, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep travel itineraries. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels in explaining Western Region history and culture, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and attentive service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, allowing them to enjoy a safe and pleasant trip to beautiful Xinjiang.
✅ Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected seat type)
First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
The route spans the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, ancient cities, and ethnic villages. During the day, you get off to explore key attractions in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly on the smoothly moving train, arriving at the next stop the next morning—truly achieving ‘no need to rush, just enjoy the views.’ Full-trip meals (including specialty local dishes)
Professional tour guide service
Travel insurance
Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airfare/train tickets, etc.)
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Optional self-paid activities
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, policy changes)
> Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📌 Warm Tips
The New Oriental Express is a customized tourism product and is not sold through public platforms like 12306.
It is recommended to inquire about availability in advance, as popular departure dates have limited seats.
Before traveling, ensure your personal health is suitable for long-distance travel, especially in areas with high altitudes or large temperature differences.
All itinerary arrangements, service standards, and cancellation policies are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
Want to slow down and truly immerse yourself in Xinjiang’s landscapes and time? Feel free to call Manager Wang Fei and share your expectations. This 15-day special train journey might be your gentlest encounter with beautiful Xinjiang.
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