Xinjiang Oriental Express Silver haired Train Tour Prices
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s New Oriental Express Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train developed by Xinjiang Railway, operating since 1999. In 2026, the train completed its third-generation upgrade, positioning itself as a combination of a ‘mobile five-star hotel and destination experience,’ primarily running on routes covering northern and southern Xinjiang, with expansions to the southwest, northeast, and Hong Kong and Macau regions.
✨ 2026 Third-Generation New Train Highlights:
Upgraded Configuration:Equipped with folding bellows gangways and tight-lock couplers, improving sand resistance, sealing, and noise reduction performance.
Luxury Cabins:The entire train has 18 carriages, offering three types of cabins: Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, all with private bathrooms and smart toilets, plus family connecting room options.
Public Spaces:Includes a dome starry sky-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, a multifunctional bar/entertainment car, and a panoramic sightseeing car.
Operation Mode:Adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, covering Xinjiang’s top attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Duku Highway, and Kashgar.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:See All of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
This route is divided into a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang version, both using a combination of ‘New Oriental Express + ground transportation’ for comfortable travel and in-depth ground experiences.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
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 Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train developed by Xinjiang Railway, operating since 1999. In 2026, the train completed its third-generation upgrade, positioning itself as a combination of a ‘mobile five-star hotel and destination experience,’ primarily running on routes covering northern and southern Xinjiang, with expansions to the southwest, northeast, and Hong Kong and Macau regions.October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05: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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Tourism Booking and Ticket Consulting Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
✨ 2026 Third-Generation New Train Highlights:Summer Version Prices and Tour Dates
| Departure Date | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | Third/Fourth Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| May 6, May 14 | 59,999 RMB/person | 54,999 RMB/person | 49,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 1, June 30 | 67,999 RMB/person | 62,999 RMB/person | 56,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 11, June 25 | 69,999 RMB/person | 63,999 RMB/person | 58,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| September 3 | 71,999 RMB/person | 65,999 RMB/person | 59,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
October Southern Xinjiang Version Prices and Tour Dates
| Departure Date | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | Third/Fourth Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| October 15, October 25 | 44,999 RMB/person | 39,999 RMB/person | 36,999 RMB/person | 20,000 RMB/person |
> 📌 Friendly Reminder
Upgraded Configuration: Equipped with folding bellows gangways and tight-lock couplers, improving sand resistance, sealing, and noise reduction performance.> The above are reference prices per person, which may fluctuate based on tour dates and availability. Specific fees and discounts for children, etc., are subject to the final signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599
WeChat:18095969599
Registration Process:Confirm intent → Submit materials → Pay deposit → Sign contract → Pre-trip preparation.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Reference for Included Fees
Transportation:New Oriental Express cabin seats, tour buses within the itinerary, and vehicles for the Duku Highway section.
Accommodation:Hotel in Urumqi for assembly day and ground accommodations listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the train, plus some special ground meals.
Luxury Cabins: The entire train has 18 carriages, offering three types of cabins: Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, all with private bathrooms and smart toilets, plus family connecting room options.Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide services, train service staff, and accompanying medical personnel.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Reference for Excluded Fees
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi.
Self-paid experience activities within scenic spots (e.g., horseback riding, cable cars).
Personal expenses (e.g., extra hotel consumption, beverages).
> 📌 Friendly Reminder
> The above are reference descriptions; specific included and excluded items, prices, and discounts are subject to the travel contract signed with the agency.
💡 Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Please bring your original valid ID when traveling.
Climate and Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night and strong sunlight. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, and warm clothing.
Health and Safety:Some sections of the itinerary are at high altitudes; tourists with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases should inform in advance. It is advised to bring common medications and pay attention to food hygiene.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted after consultation with the travel agency, subject to the departure notice and contract.
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