How to Book the New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train for a 15 Day Xinjiang Tour and Buy Tickets
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 other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express luxury tourism special train? A complete guide to the correct way to enjoy a 15-day deep slow trip in Xinjiang.
Want to traverse the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, from the foot of the Altai Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from the shores of Kanas Lake to the edge of the Taklamakan Desert on a single train? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is a ‘mobile living space’ tailored for travelers seeking comfort, ease, and deep experiences. It’s not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism special train equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, dedicated dining cars, and entertainment carriages. It operates on a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, letting you sleep between cities and wake up to scenic views.
🌄 Route Highlights:Why choose the New Oriental Express to tour Xinjiang?
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional group tours often face long journeys and frequent hotel changes. The New Oriental Express cleverly solves this pain point—using the train as a home, chasing the light. All carriages feature private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, soundproof design, latex mattresses, and custom furniture, with noise controlled below 45 decibels for a restful night’s sleep.
The itinerary covers key attractions in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and Turpan. It also includes immersive experiences like ethnic home visits, grassland stargazing photography, and desert stargazing. Whether you’re a silver-haired family, photography enthusiast, or traveler wanting a slow-paced experience of Western Regions scenery, you’ll find your rhythm here.
According to the latest 2026 operational arrangements, the special train runs different routes in summer and autumn. Summer focuses on a full loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, while autumn highlights Southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests and cultural secrets, offering strong seasonal adaptability and rich scenic layers.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
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
🚂 How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express luxury tourism special train? A complete guide to the correct way to enjoy a 15-day deep slow trip in Xinjiang.Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
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 – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Ethnic Home Visits – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Want to traverse the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, from the foot of the Altai Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from the shores of Kanas Lake to the edge of the Taklamakan Desert on a single train? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is a ‘mobile living space’ tailored for travelers seeking comfort, ease, and deep experiences. It’s not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism special train equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, dedicated dining cars, and entertainment carriages. It operates on a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, letting you sleep between cities and wake up to scenic views.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – 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 – Yulong Kashgar 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 Tomb, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, 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 objective factors like weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: Why choose the New Oriental Express to tour Xinjiang?💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
The following are currently bookable schedules and corresponding prices, subject to the signed contract:
Departures on June 1 and 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 in same room:30,000 RMB/person
Departures on June 11 and June 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional group tours often face long journeys and frequent hotel changes. The New Oriental Express cleverly solves this pain point—using the train as a home, chasing the light. All carriages feature private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, soundproof design, latex mattresses, and custom furniture, with noise controlled below 45 decibels for a restful night’s sleep.Third and fourth person in same room:30,000 RMB/person
Departure on September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person in same room:30,000 RMB/person
Departures on October 15 and October 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person in same room:20,000 RMB/person
Price includes full transportation, accommodation, first entrance fees to scenic spots, meals, and basic services, excluding personal expenses, optional activities, and additional costs from force majeure. Subject to actual consultation and contract.
The itinerary covers key attractions in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and Turpan. It also includes immersive experiences like ethnic home visits, grassland stargazing photography, and desert stargazing. Whether you’re a silver-haired family, photography enthusiast, or traveler wanting a slow-paced experience of Western Regions scenery, you’ll find your rhythm here.📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei 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 experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent trips, boutique small groups, custom local car rentals, and tourism special trains. She knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls, capable of planning both classic loops and niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily handling travel details, ensuring a reliable and thoughtful trip.
Wang Fei adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She doesn’t do assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📌 Warm Tips
The New Oriental Express is a customized tourism special train, not sold through public platforms like 12306. Seat availability must be confirmed in advance through the travel agency.
Carriage types are divided into three tiers based on space and configuration, all with bathrooms. Choose according to group size and budget.
Some sections of the itinerary (e.g., Duku Highway) are heavily affected by seasons, with opening times subject to the year’s traffic authority announcements.
All service details, cancellation policies, etc., are executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and related contract terms.
For the latest schedule availability, carriage photos, or itinerary details, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei:18095969599 (same number for WeChat). Address information available upon request from customer service.
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