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How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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.
🚂✨ 【New Oriental Express:A mobile high-end palace crossing the Tianshan Mountains】✨🚂
On the vast land of Xinjiang, there is a train known as the ‘mobile five-star hotel’—the New Oriental Express. With its superior comfort and unique travel perspective, it takes you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes, unlocking the most essential scenery of Xinjiang. In 2026, this special train has been upgraded again, adding new secret routes in southern Xinjiang and offering multiple price options to meet the needs of different travelers. This article will take you deep into the unique charm, itinerary highlights, and practical information of this special train.
🌟 【Itinerary Highlights:A dual feast of sight and culture】🌟
The itinerary design of the New Oriental Express can be called a ‘Xinjiang geography textbook,’ covering the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of southern Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi, the train connects classic northern Xinjiang attractions like Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway, and goes deeper into lesser-known spots in southern Xinjiang such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest.
🌄 Northern Xinjiang Section:A superior display of natural scenery
Departing from Urumqi, the train travels along the edge of the Junggar Basin, with views of continuous snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands outside the window. In Keketuohai, you can explore the geological wonder of ‘No. 3 Mine Pit’; the blue waves of Kanas Lake and the Tuvan wooden houses form a fairy-tale world; the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’ at Sayram Lake sparkles in the sunlight; the sky garden of Nalati Grassland and the rugged scenery of the Duku Highway make one marvel at nature’s craftsmanship.
🏰 Southern Xinjiang Section:An in-depth exploration of culture and history
The southern Xinjiang itinerary is full of rich folk customs. In Kashgar Old City, you can stroll through century-old streets and feel the daily life of various ethnic groups; the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau reflect the majestic Muztagh Ata; the Tarim Poplar Forest turns into a golden ocean in autumn; the Jiaohe Ruins and Loulan Museum tell the millennia-old stories of the Western Regions.
👩💼 Exclusive Services:Details highlight luxury
The New Oriental Express offers a ‘specified items included in the itinerary’ service. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, 24-hour hot water and air conditioning. Meals are prepared by a professional chef team, blending Xinjiang specialties with Chinese and Western flavors. The train also arranges ethnic dance performances, photography guides, and cultural lectures, making the journey fun and educational.
📅 【Simple Itinerary Arrangement:14 days crossing northern and southern Xinjiang】📅
According to the latest 2026 itinerary plan, the special train is divided into a summer version and a southern Xinjiang version. Below is the summer version itinerary:

🚂✨【New Oriental Express: A mobile high-end palace crossing the Tianshan Mountains】✨🚂🌞 Summer Version (14 days)
▸ Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
▸ Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – Altay
▸ Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
▸ Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
▸ Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express
▸ 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
▸ Day 10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
▸ Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
▸ Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express

On the vast land of Xinjiang, there is a train known as the ‘mobile five-star hotel’—the New Oriental Express. With its superior comfort and unique travel perspective, it takes you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes, unlocking the most essential scenery of Xinjiang. In 2026, this special train has been upgraded again, adding new secret routes in southern Xinjiang and offering multiple price options to meet the needs of different travelers. This article will take you deep into the unique charm, itinerary highlights, and practical information of this special train.▸ Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
▸ Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
🍂 Southern Xinjiang Version (11 days)
▸ Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
▸ Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
▸ Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
▸ Day 04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
▸ Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
▸ Day 06:White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
▸ Day 07:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
▸ Day 08:Kuqa Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
▸ Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
▸ Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Farewell Dinner

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)
🌟【Itinerary Highlights: A dual feast of sight and culture】🌟▸ Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 【Price Explanation:Multiple options, flexible adaptation】💰
The 2026 New Oriental Express offers three carriage grades, with prices varying by schedule and number of people. The following are reference prices (final prices subject to contract):
💎 Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages)
▸ June 1, June 30:67,999 yuan/person
▸ June 11, June 25:69,999 yuan/person
▸ September 3:71,999 yuan/person
▸ October 15, October 25:44,999 yuan/person
💎 Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages)
▸ June 1, June 30:62,999 yuan/person
▸ June 11, June 25:63,999 yuan/person
▸ September 3:65,999 yuan/person

The itinerary design of the New Oriental Express can be called a ‘Xinjiang geography textbook,’ covering the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of southern Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi, the train connects classic northern Xinjiang attractions like Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway, and goes deeper into lesser-known spots in southern Xinjiang such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest.▸ October 15, October 25:39,999 yuan/person
💎 Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages)
▸ June 1, June 30:56,999 yuan/person
▸ June 11, June 25:58,999 yuan/person
▸ September 3:59,999 yuan/person
▸ October 15, October 25:36,999 yuan/person
👨👩👧👦 Family Discount:Third and fourth persons sharing a room can enjoy 30,000 yuan/person (June-September) or 20,000 yuan/person (October).
📝 【Registration Method and Fee Explanation】📝
🔹 Registration Channel:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consulting Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
🔹 Fees Include:
▸ Transportation:Soft sleeper carriage for the entire train journey, local air-conditioned tour bus;
▸ Accommodation:Train carriage accommodation + hotels within the itinerary;
▸ Tickets:First entrance tickets to all attractions;

🌄 Northern Xinjiang Section: A superior display of natural scenery▸ Meals:All meals (including specialty dishes);
▸ Services:Guide, photography guide, cultural lectures, insurance.
🔹 Fees Exclude:
▸ Personal expenses, optional activities;
▸ Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policy changes).
⚠ ️ Specific details subject to actual consultation and contract.
👩💼 【Professional Service Team:Your thoughtful travel butler】👩💼
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the routes, weather conditions, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning free travel, small group tours, local customized transportation, and tourist trains, and is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep-travel itineraries.
Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, skilled in explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the journey. She adheres to a no-shopping policy, refusing hidden consumption, treating others sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only designs comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly feels Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, allowing them to explore beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🌈 【Travel Tips】🌈
▸ Best Season:Northern Xinjiang from June to September has lush grass and blooming flowers, with stunning autumn colors in October; southern Xinjiang from September to October has pleasant weather and golden poplar forests.
▸ Clothing Advice:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a warm jacket; southern Xinjiang has strong sunlight, so protect against sunburn.
▸ Cultural Respect:In multi-ethnic areas, follow local customs, such as removing shoes when entering certain places and dressing appropriately.
The New Oriental Express is not just a train but a journey through time and space. Here, you can enjoy luxury and deeply experience Xinjiang’s grandeur and culture. In 2026, let’s meet across the Tianshan Mountains and embark on an unforgettable special train journey! 🚂💖
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