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Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
🚂 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourist Train:Slow Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Immersive Experience of the Magnificent Scenery
If you long for the tranquility of snow-capped mountains and lakes, the vastness of grasslands and gobi deserts, and also hope for a worry-free and comfortable journey, then the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be your ideal way to travel. This train is not an ordinary means of transport but a moving mobile hotel—with exquisite cabin interiors and attentive service. During the day, you explore scenic spots in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly on the train without having to repeatedly move your luggage, truly achieving a deep travel experience of ‘the train moves with you, and you play while the train stops.’
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The New Oriental Express connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang. The landscapes along the route are rich and diverse: from the forest lakes of the Altai Mountains to the alpine meadows of the Tianshan Mountains; from the oasis towns on the edge of the Tarim Basin to the magnificent snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau—a single trip offers a panoramic view of Xinjiang’s geography.
The 2026 itineraries are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn Southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing respectively on Northern Xinjiang’s ecological scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s history and culture. The train is equipped with dedicated shuttle buses, professional guides, and onboard service staff to ensure smooth connections and a safe experience at every stop. Meals can be adjusted according to taste preferences, and the cabins feature public leisure areas, with some trips offering bar cars and entertainment carriages to enhance travel comfort.
Please note that the opening status of specific attractions and road conditions may be affected by weather or temporary policies. The travel agency will negotiate with tourists to make reasonable adjustments to the itinerary while ensuring safety.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: Slow Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Immersive Experience of the Magnificent SceneryDay 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 – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
If you long for the tranquility of snow-capped mountains and lakes, the vastness of grasslands and gobi deserts, and also hope for a worry-free and comfortable journey, then the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be your ideal way to travel. This train is not an ordinary means of transport but a moving mobile hotel—with exquisite cabin interiors and attentive service. During the day, you explore scenic spots in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly on the train without having to repeatedly move your luggage, truly achieving a deep travel experience of ‘the train moves with you, and you play while the train stops.’October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then overnight train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Date Picking, then overnight train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash 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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, then overnight 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, then overnight train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Draft)
The following are the announced tour dates and corresponding prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express. All quotes are for reference only, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang. The landscapes along the route are rich and diverse: from the forest lakes of the Altai Mountains to the alpine meadows of the Tianshan Mountains; from the oasis towns on the edge of the Tarim Basin to the magnificent snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau—a single trip offers a panoramic view of Xinjiang’s geography. 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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
The 2026 itineraries are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn Southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing respectively on Northern Xinjiang’s ecological scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s history and culture. The train is equipped with dedicated shuttle buses, professional guides, and onboard service staff to ensure smooth connections and a safe experience at every stop. Meals can be adjusted according to taste preferences, and the cabins feature public leisure areas, with some trips offering bar cars and entertainment carriages to enhance travel comfort. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as tour dates and cabin availability. It is recommended to inquire in advance to confirm currently available tours and corresponding fees.
📞 How to Register
Travelers interested in the New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Contact Information:#☎️ or #Wang Fei Inquiry Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei
(For specific address, please contact customer service directly; it is not publicly disclosed.)
ℹ️ Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include:Full-trip berth accommodation on the train, first admission tickets to listed attractions, scenic area shuttle transport, professional guide service, daily meals (specific meal standards are based on the itinerary), and basic onboard medical support.
Items generally not included:Transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional self-funded activities, and single occupancy surcharges (if applicable).
All service details and cancellation/modification rules are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. If the itinerary changes due to force majeure or objective factors, the travel agency will negotiate with tourists to make reasonable adjustments.
For specific service details, fee structure, and rights and obligations, please refer to the actual signed travel contract.
Boarding the New Oriental Express is not about rushing but about slowly seeing—seeing the morning mist over Kanas Lake shimmering with light, seeing the snow-capped peaks and grasslands interweaving along the Duku Highway, and seeing the daily烟火 of various ethnic residents in the alleys of Kashgar Old City. This 14-day or 11-day journey takes you into the seasonal画卷 of Xinjiang in a leisurely way.
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