New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism Special Train 2026 Ticket Guide Booking
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.
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Want to explore Xinjiang in the easiest way? No need to frequently move luggage, no need to catch early buses, sightseeing during the day and sleeping at night—the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourism special train is becoming a top choice for more and more tourists, especially middle-aged and elderly friends. It’s not an ordinary train but a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ taking you on a slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, immersing you in the beauty of Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, truly achieving ‘lying down to see the scenery.’ The entire train consists of private rooms with bathrooms, equipped with dining cars, leisure cars, and observation cars, with meticulous and thoughtful service, especially suitable for deep travelers seeking comfort and a relaxed pace.
The 2026 special train covers northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and also delves into southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Pamir Plateau, and the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, offering different themed routes by season—summer focuses on northern Xinjiang scenery and the Duku Highway, while autumn highlights southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests and cultural landscapes.
Scenic spots along the way are arranged according to the 2026 scenic area opening policies, such as Kanas Scenic Area, Colorful Beach, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, and Gaotai Folk Houses, all normally open with smooth reservation and entry processes (subject to pre-departure scenic area announcements).
📅 Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Strictly Based on Local Final 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
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
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Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – 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 – Grape Manor, 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 – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
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
Want to explore Xinjiang in the easiest way? No need to frequently move luggage, no need to catch early buses, sightseeing during the day and sleeping at night—the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourism special train is becoming a top choice for more and more tourists, especially middle-aged and elderly friends. It’s not an ordinary train but a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ taking you on a slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, immersing you in the beauty of Xinjiang.Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, 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:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, traffic, scenic area policies, and other force majeure factors, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Strictly Based on Local Final 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
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: Why Choose the New Oriental Express? Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above are reference price ranges; actual costs may vary based on tour date, group size, and service standards. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract.
📞 How to Register? Ticket Purchase Channel Explanation
The New Oriental Express special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, truly achieving ‘lying down to see the scenery.’ The entire train consists of private rooms with bathrooms, equipped with dining cars, leisure cars, and observation cars, with meticulous and thoughtful service, especially suitable for deep travelers seeking comfort and a relaxed pace.The New Oriental Express tourism special train cannot be purchased through 12306 or regular railway platforms; it must be booked through a travel agency.
✅ Registration Method:Can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact Information:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Same number for phone and WeChat)
📍 Address Information:Please contact customer service directly for detailed guidance.
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei:Professional Companion from a Local Xinjiang Native
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled across the Tianshan Mountains to every scenic spot, familiar with the entire northern and southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized car rentals, and tourism special trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall avoidance strategies, capable of planning classic loops or customizing niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining Western Region humanities and history, easily resolving travel trivialities, providing reliable and thoughtful service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei 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 that match tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every distant friend truly feel the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang, as well as its simplicity and enthusiasm, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Inclusions and Exclusions
Cost Includes:
Full-trip special train private room accommodation (with private bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local transportation transfers (including scenic area shuttle buses)
Full-trip meals (special train dining car + some ground restaurants)
The 2026 special train covers northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and also delves into southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Pamir Plateau, and the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, offering different themed routes by season—summer focuses on northern Xinjiang scenery and the Duku Highway, while autumn highlights southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests and cultural landscapes. Professional tour guides and onboard service staff
Travel accident insurance
Cost Excludes:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Voluntary self-funded activities
Additional costs due to force majeure factors
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📌 Warm Tips
The special train operates annually from April to October, gradually stopping after late October, with October tours focusing on southern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery and poplar forests.
Different room types have slight variations in space and facilities; it is recommended to confirm preferences in advance.
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is advisable to bring warm clothing and sunscreen.
All itinerary arrangements comply with the national Tourism Law and related regulations to protect tourists’ legal rights.
Want to experience a Silk Road journey that is unhurried, hassle-free, deep, and comfortable? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei to discuss your Xinjiang dream.
📱 WeChat/Phone:18095969599
Let this ‘mobile home’ take you to the most beautiful border region in your heart.
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