2026NewOrientExpressXinjiangSpecialTrainTicketGuideWheretoRegisterandBuyTickets

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). 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 Xinjiang Train:A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains】✨🚂
🌄 【Route Highlights:Panoramic In-depth Experience of Xinjiang’s Beauty】
As the ‘golden business card’ of Xinjiang tourism, the New Oriental Express train, with its design concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting,’ connects the snowy mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang with the deserts and poplar forests of Southern Xinjiang. The 2026 route has been fully upgraded, featuring all soft-sleeper carriages with large viewing windows, bathrooms, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s four-season scenery in a moving ‘five-star hotel.’
📌 Core Landscape Features:
Northern Xinjiang Section:Morning mist of Kanas Lake, Tuva wooden houses in Hemu Village, ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’ at Sayram Lake
Southern Xinjiang Section:Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau, Poplar forests in the Taklamakan Desert, Century-old teahouses in Kashgar Old City
Special Experiences:Horseback riding on the Nalati Grassland, Self-driving on the Duku Highway, Home visits with local ethnic groups, Treasure hunting in the Yurungkash River in Hotan
👥 Suitable for:
Quality-seeking elderly travelers (no shopping arranged throughout the entire journey, a shopping-free itinerary experience)
Family trips with children (children’s play area in the carriage, well-paced itinerary)
Photography enthusiasts (dedicated viewing carriage + professional photography guide accompanying the trip)
📅 【2026 Tour Dates and Price Information】

🚂✨【New Oriental Express Xinjiang Train: A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains】✨🚂🔹 Summer Schedule (June-September):
June 1, June 30:
Premium Gold Diamond (3 cabins) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 cabins) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 cabins) 56,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person sharing cabin 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25, September 3:
Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person sharing cabin 30,000 RMB/person
🔹 Autumn Special Schedule (October):
October 15, October 25:

🌄【Route Highlights: Panoramic In-depth Experience of Xinjiang’s Beauty】Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person sharing cabin 20,000 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Price Explanation:
Included:Train soft sleeper throughout, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, local specialty meals, professional guide service
Not Included:Personal expenses, optional activities (e.g., Kanas boat tour), costs due to force majeure
Final price is subject to the signed formal contract. Prices may fluctuate based on the tour date. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance to secure discounts.
🗺 ️【2026 Summer Simplified Itinerary】
📍 Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly (hotel check-in, pre-trip briefing)
📍 Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai Geopark → Altay (overnight on the train)
📍 Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (Tuva home visit + stargazing photography)

As the ‘golden business card’ of Xinjiang tourism, the New Oriental Express train, with its design concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting,’ connects the snowy mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang with the deserts and poplar forests of Southern Xinjiang. The 2026 route has been fully upgraded, featuring all soft-sleeper carriages with large viewing windows, bathrooms, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s four-season scenery in a moving ‘five-star hotel.’📍 Day 04:Hemu → Kanas Lake (boat trip to Fish Viewing Platform + Three Bays hike)

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📍 Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → Train (arrive in Burqin at sunset)
📍 Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake Circumnavigation → Yining (dinner at Kazanqi Folk Village)
📍 Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (horseback riding on the alpine grassland + family banquet with local ethnic groups)
📍 Day 08:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
📍 Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Train
📍 Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Tourist Area → Taxkorgan (welcome dance by local ethnic groups)
📍 Day 11:Taxkorgan → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (Id Kah Mosque + Century-old Teahouse)
📍 Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins + Grape Valley picking) → Train
📍 Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Lake day trip)
📍 Day 14:Urumqi farewell (includes airport/train station transfer service)
🍁 【October Southern Xinjiang Exclusive Route Highlights】
In-depth Cultural Experience:Yarkand Yerqiang Khanate Palace, Yotkan Ancient City night light show

📌 Core Landscape Features:Seasonal Scenery:Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest (optimal viewing period in mid-to-late October)
Special Activities:Treasure hunting in the Yurungkash River in Hotan, Wishing at the Walnut King Tree, Handicraft making at Kuqa Restan Old Street
📝 【Registration and Service Instructions】
✨ Registration Method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
✨ Included:
Transportation:Train soft sleeper + local air-conditioned tour bus
Accommodation:3 nights in five-star hotels + 10 nights in luxury train cabins
Meals:13 breakfasts and 24 lunches/dinners (including roast whole lamb feast, hand-pilaf, and other specialty meals)
Tickets:First entrance tickets to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✨ Not Included:
Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls)
Optional activities (e.g., Kanas boat tour 280 RMB/person, Nalati shuttle bus 90 RMB/person)

Northern Xinjiang Section: Morning mist of Kanas Lake, Tuva wooden houses in Hemu Village, ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’ at Sayram Lake Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., traffic delays caused by weather)
⚠ ️ Important Notes:
The train requires applying for the carriage from the railway department 30 days in advance; early registration is recommended
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker and sunscreen
The itinerary can be reasonably modified by mutual agreement (e.g., if a scenic spot is temporarily closed)
👩💼 【Professional Service Guarantee】
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning various travel options, including independent travel, small group tours, local customized car rentals, and tourist trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and thoughtful service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no shopping arrangements throughout the entire journey, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not offer cookie-cutter itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar can truly experience the vastness, beauty, and genuine warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to explore beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 【Inquire Now】
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
(Service Hours:10:00-20:00, open on holidays)
🌈 Let the New Oriental Express take you through time and space, collecting Xinjiang’s seasonal poetry on a mobile viewing platform!✨
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