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If you want to experience the representative scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang all at once in a ‘slow-paced, hassle-free’ way, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train is a worthwhile option. It’s not an ordinary train but a high-end travel product that packages ‘accommodation, dining, transportation, and sightseeing’ together, allowing you to comfortably connect highlights like Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City.
🚂 New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., in operation since 1999. Initially catering mainly to overseas tourists, it gradually opened to the domestic market after 2020, becoming one of the representatives of high-end train travel in Xinjiang.
✨ Core Highlights
📍 Operating Mode:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ mode, running along Xinjiang and the Silk Road, connecting core attractions like Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City, achieving ‘multiple sights on one route, train follows travelers’.
🛏 ️ 2026 New Formation:The train consists of about 18 carriages, including high-end soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars. Capacity is around a hundred people, offering private compartment rooms.
🛁 Bathroom Facilities:All rooms are equipped with bathrooms and showers, providing 24-hour hot water, ensuring high comfort during long train journeys.
🛋 ️ Public Spaces:Features dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional carriages, offering Chinese and Western meals, afternoon tea, KTV, piano, lectures, and other entertainment activities, creating an atmosphere similar to a moving high-end club.
👵 Elderly-Friendly Design:Considering the high proportion of elderly tourists, the train is equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, temperature control, and other elderly-friendly facilities, along with onboard medical staff for basic medical support.
🗺 ️ Overview of the 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary
Below is a classic ’14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama’ route. Specific arrangements are subject to the contract you sign.
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi on your own, and a private car will pick you up to the hotel. Free time in the evening to adjust to the time difference and prepare for the journey ahead.
Day 2:Turpan Day Tour
Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Jiaohe Ruins, and other Silk Road relics, experiencing ancient wisdom and the geographical features of the Western Regions. Return to Urumqi for the night.
Day 3:Tianchi Lake
Take a boat or car to the ‘Jade Pool’ Tianchi Lake, enjoying the reflection of snow-capped mountains and the lake scenery. After the tour, head to the special train stop to board.
Day 4:Heading to Northern Xinjiang – Burqin/Beitun
If you want to experience the representative scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang all at once in a ‘slow-paced, hassle-free’ way, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train is a worthwhile option. It’s not an ordinary train but a high-end travel product that packages ‘accommodation, dining, transportation, and sightseeing’ together, allowing you to comfortably connect highlights like Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City.The train heads north, and you can enjoy the changing scenery of the Gobi Desert and farmland from your compartment. Arrive in Beitun or Burqin in the evening and check into the hotel.
Day 5:Kanas Core Scenic Area
Explore the Kanas scenic area, visiting Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay), experiencing the charm of ‘a picturesque paradise’. Stay overnight in Jiadengyu or Burqin.
Day 6:Hemu Village
Visit the Tuva village of Hemu, enjoying the picture of river valleys, wooden houses, and birch forests, experiencing the tranquility of the primitive village. Return to the special train in the evening to continue the journey.
Day 7:Colorful Beach
Head to Colorful Beach along the Irtysh River, admiring the vibrant colors of the Yadan landform at sunset. Then return to the special train and head towards Yili.
Day 8:Sayram Lake
Arrive at Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Stroll along the lake or enjoy a tea break, admiring the azure lake water and snow-capped mountains. Stay overnight on the special train.
Day 9:Nalati Grassland
Explore the Nalati Sky Grassland, engaging in outdoor activities like horseback riding and photography, experiencing the vastness of the grassland. Stay overnight in Nalati or Yining.
Day 10:Cross the Northern Section of the Duku Highway
Transfer to a tourist vehicle to cross the northern section of the Duku Highway, experiencing the wonder of ‘seeing four seasons in one day’. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of canyons and snow-capped mountains along the way, arriving in Kuqa in southern Xinjiang.
Day 11:Kuqa Grand Canyon & Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Visit the Kuqa Tianshan Grand Canyon, experiencing the wonders of nature. Then visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to learn about the ancient Kucha culture. Stay overnight in Kuqa or return to the special train.
Day 12:Kashgar
Arrive in Kashgar, the ‘Silk Road hub’. Check into the hotel and freely stroll through the old city, experiencing the rich Silk Road atmosphere.
Day 13:Pamir Plateau
🚂 New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelTravel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visiting Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, with a distant view of Muztagh Ata Peak. Pass through Tashkurgan County, experiencing the plateau scenery and the customs of various ethnic groups. Stay overnight in Tashkurgan or return to Kashgar.
Day 14:Kashgar Old City & Return
In the morning, revisit Kashgar Old City, visiting the Id Kah Mosque and the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb. In the afternoon or evening, take the special train/plane back to Urumqi, ending the journey.
💰 2026 Latest Price Reference
The price of the New Oriental Express varies depending on travel dates, itinerary duration, room type, and other factors. Below are reference prices for some departures. The final price is subject to the contract you sign with the travel agency.
1. 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Starting and Ending in Urumqi)
| Departure Date | Room Type | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— |
| May 6/16, 2026 | Platinum Gold Diamond | 49,999 RMB |
| | Purple Gold Diamond | 54,999 RMB |
| | Premium Gold Diamond | 59,999 RMB |
| June 2/30, 2026 | Platinum Gold Diamond | 56,999 RMB |
| | Purple Gold Diamond | 62,999 RMB |
| | Premium Gold Diamond | 67,999 RMB |
| August 31, 2026 | Platinum Gold Diamond | 59,999 RMB |
| | Purple Gold Diamond | 65,999 RMB |
| | Premium Gold Diamond | 71,999 RMB |
Platinum Gold Diamond:Retractable upper and lower berths, suitable for families or friends.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., in operation since 1999. Initially catering mainly to overseas tourists, it gradually opened to the domestic market after 2020, becoming one of the representatives of high-end train travel in Xinjiang.Purple Gold Diamond:Exquisite four-compartment layout, offering better space and privacy.
Premium Gold Diamond:Three-compartment layout, spacious with rich meeting area functions.
2. 12-Day Southern Xinjiang High-End Tour (Starting and Ending in Urumqi)
| Departure Date | Room Type | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— |
| April 20, 2026 | Boyue Gold Diamond | 50,888 RMB |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond | 56,888 RMB |
| | Premium Gold Diamond | 63,888 RMB |
Boyue Gold Diamond:Retractable upper and lower berths, suitable for families or friends.
Xiyue Gold Diamond:Exquisite four-compartment layout, offering better space and privacy.
Premium Gold Diamond:Three-compartment layout, spacious with rich meeting area functions.
3. 11-12 Day Southern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Historical Reference)
2024 First Departure Reference Price:
Gold Diamond (2 people/room):29,999 RMB
Blue Diamond (4 people/room):16,999 RMB
Upgraded Blue Diamond (2 people/room):24,999 RMB
2025 Spring Reference Price:
Gold Diamond:29,999 – 35,999 RMB
✨ Core HighlightsBlue Diamond:16,999 – 19,999 RMB
Upgraded Blue Diamond:23,999 – 26,999 RMB
> Warm Tips:
> * The above are reference prices; actual prices may vary due to departure dates, room types, whether airfare is included, etc.
> * Additional costs such as children’s fees and single room supplements need to be calculated separately, subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 How to Book
The New Oriental Express is a packaged product of ‘tourist train + ground services’ and cannot be booked separately on 12306. It must be booked through a travel agency.
To book with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, please use the following methods:
Consultation Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat Consultation:180-9596-9599 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Booking Process
1. Consultation: Contact customer service to confirm departure dates, room types, and availability, and obtain a detailed itinerary and contract.
2. Contract Signing: Submit traveler information, sign the unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform online, and pay a deposit.
3. Departure: Pay the remaining balance before departure, and customer service will send the departure notice. Upon arrival in Urumqi, a private car will pick you up.
Travel Agency Address
Please contact customer service directly for the specific address. Customer service will recommend a convenient meeting point based on your needs.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Below is a general description of cost composition and services. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract you sign.
📍 Operating Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ mode, running along Xinjiang and the Silk Road, connecting core attractions like Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City, achieving ‘multiple sights on one route, train follows travelers’.✅ Costs Typically Include
Special Train Seat:Full-use rights to the room-type compartment throughout the itinerary.
Ground Accommodation:Hotel accommodation in cities listed in the itinerary (usually local high-star or characteristic hotels).
Meals:Breakfast and main meals on the special train, as well as some specialty meals during land itineraries (e.g., whole roasted lamb feast).
Scenic Spot Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Ground Transportation:Tourist bus costs (e.g., transfers on the Duku Highway section).
Guide Service:Local ground guide and full-time tour leader services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Personal expenses (e.g., additional hotel consumption, shopping, optional entertainment activities).
Meals not explicitly listed in the itinerary.
Single room supplement (subject to actual consultation and contract).
🛎 ️ Services and Facilities
Butler Service:Each carriage has a dedicated attendant providing daily tidying, meal delivery, and other services.
Elderly Care:The entire train is equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and onboard medical staff for basic medical support.
Entertainment Activities:Dining cars and bar cars offer Chinese and Western meals, afternoon tea, KTV, lectures, and other activities.
Luggage Service:Large luggage can be stored in the compartment or designated areas; valuables should be carried with you.
> ⚠️ Warm Tips
> Weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening hours, and train schedules involved in the itinerary may change. Specific arrangements are subject to official announcements, scenic spot announcements on the day, and mutual agreement.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei’s phone: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
