2026NewOrientExpressXinjiangLuxuryTourTrainFareAndTicketGuide
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.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Xinjiang luxury tourist train New Oriental Express? Full analysis of 2026 itineraries and prices
Tired of the travel rhythm of dragging luggage to change hotels and rushing to attractions every day? Want to embrace Xinjiang’s vast landscapes into a long holiday in a more leisurely way? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is redefining deep travel with a ‘residential slow travel’ style—immersing in scenery by day, sleeping comfortably on the train by night, without frequent luggage moving, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within the painting.’
🌄 Route Highlights:A moving star-rated hotel, traversing the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The New Oriental Express is a domestic tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, adopting a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, cleverly integrating transportation and accommodation. The 2026 newly built carriages feature en-suite cabins, dedicated dining cars, modern kitchens, and multi-functional entertainment carriages, with overall painting inspired by the flowing colors of the Silk Road, simple yet rich in regional aesthetics.
The itinerary covers Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and oases on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Southern Xinjiang, even delving into the Duku Highway and the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains. It is currently one of the few high-end train products that can connect the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go.
The train is especially suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, leisure travel for the middle-aged and elderly, or photography enthusiasts. The carriages feature constant temperature control, low-noise design (below 40 decibels at night), 5G network coverage, free charging ports, and other details for comfort and convenience. Some cabins are also equipped with oxygen generators to handle high-altitude sections, enhancing the travel experience.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Xinjiang luxury tourist train New Oriental Express? Full analysis of 2026 itineraries and pricesDay 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 County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Tired of the travel rhythm of dragging luggage to change hotels and rushing to attractions every day? Want to embrace Xinjiang’s vast landscapes into a long holiday in a more leisurely way? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is redefining deep travel with a ‘residential slow travel’ style—immersing in scenery by day, sleeping comfortably on the train by night, without frequent luggage moving, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within the painting.’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 – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – 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, High Platform Residences, evening 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:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
> Note:Actual itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Based on Local Final Draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: A moving star-rated hotel, traversing the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
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
The New Oriental Express is a domestic tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, adopting a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, cleverly integrating transportation and accommodation. The 2026 newly built carriages feature en-suite cabins, dedicated dining cars, modern kitchens, and multi-functional entertainment carriages, with overall painting inspired by the flowing colors of the Silk Road, simple yet rich in regional aesthetics.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 prices are reference ranges; the specific price is subject to the signed formal contract and may fluctuate based on tour dates and group formation.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang, with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, custom local vehicles, tourist trains, and other travel options, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region culture and history, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and thoughtful support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei 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 tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
The itinerary covers Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and oases on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Southern Xinjiang, even delving into the Duku Highway and the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains. It is currently one of the few high-end train products that can connect the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go.🧾 Cost Description
Cost Includes:
Full train cabin accommodation (with en-suite bathroom)
First admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Multiple daily meals on the train (combining local flavors with popular tastes)
Full tour guide service and basic support
Travel accident insurance
Cost Excludes:
Transportation from various locations to Urumqi
Personal expenses and optional activities
Additional costs due to force majeure factors
Single room supplement (subject to actual consultation and contract)
> Subject to actual consultation and contract.
To inquire about availability, detailed service standards, or custom needs, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
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