New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train 2026 Schedule Price and Official Booking
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
Many friends searching for ‘New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Official Website 2026’ often wonder: why can’t it be found on 12306? In fact, the New Oriental Express is a packaged product of ‘luxury tourist train + full-service’, and tickets are not sold separately, so it cannot be booked through regular channels.
Simply put, you need to find a legitimate travel agency to book the ‘ticket + accommodation + meals + guide + entrance fees’ as a complete package.
🚂 Get to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., in operation since 1999. In 2026, the train was upgraded to its third generation, hailed as a ‘moving five-star hotel’.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Sleeper:The entire train consists of sleeper compartments with various room types, all equipped with bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.
🍽 ️ Exquisite Dining:It features a dedicated dining car offering meals that blend Xinjiang specialties with flavors from various regions. Some routes also include welcome dinners and themed meals.
🎲 Leisure and Entertainment:Equipped with a bar car, karaoke, and other facilities, it also organizes folk performances, intangible cultural heritage handicraft activities, making the journey enjoyable.
🛡 ️ Professional Service:Each car has a dedicated attendant providing 24-hour responsive service. Some long-distance routes also include a onboard doctor.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights Overview
This route adopts a ‘train follows passengers, travel by day, ride by night’ model, allowing you to explore during the day and travel to the next stop at night, saving the hassle of long-distance travel.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Explore Koktokay, Kanas, and Hemu, experience the grandeur of the Ahe Highway, feel the beauty of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’ at Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, and traverse the Duku Highway to appreciate the vastness of Bayanbulak.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Visit the ancient city of Kashgar to experience millennia-old culture; head to the Pamir Plateau to enjoy the purity of白沙湖 and Karakul Lake; experience the life of Tuancheng in Hotan and participate in red date picking; visit Taxkorgan to experience home visits with various ethnic groups.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Many friends searching for ‘New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Official Website 2026’ often wonder: why can’t it be found on 12306? In fact, the New Oriental Express is a packaged product of ‘luxury tourist train + full-service’, and tickets are not sold separately, so it cannot be booked through regular channels.Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – 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 -白沙湖 – 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
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Simply put, you need to find a legitimate travel agency to book the ‘ticket + accommodation + meals + guide + entrance fees’ as a complete package.Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:白沙湖, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, 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:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
The price of this route varies depending on the departure month and selected car class, as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 54,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
🚂 Get to Know the New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 49,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 56,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., in operation since 1999. In 2026, the train was upgraded to its third generation, hailed as a ‘moving five-star hotel’. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to factors such as schedule and room type. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day.
📞 Booking Method
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation Phone:Please call Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for inquiries.
WeChat Consultation:Add Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service on WeChat to get free detailed route materials, itineraries, and quotes.
Booking Process Overview:
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency to confirm the number of travelers, dates, budget, and preferred route.
2. Contract: The travel agency provides a detailed itinerary and quote. After confirmation, pay a deposit to secure seats and sign an electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
3. Departure: Pay the remaining balance as notified before departure, and receive the travel guide and departure notice.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding room type seats and tour buses within the itinerary.
Accommodation:Train compartments and hotels listed in the itinerary.
🛏️ Comfortable Sleeper: The entire train consists of sleeper compartments with various room types, all equipped with bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.Meals:Train meals and some specialty meals.
Tickets:First entrance fees and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots in the itinerary.
Service:Guide, tour leader services, and travel agency liability insurance.
Costs typically exclude:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi.
Personal expenses and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Features:
Full ‘moving hotel + destination experience’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
The train is equipped with butler service, and some routes have onboard doctors, adding peace of mind for elderly travelers.
The itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, focusing on the experience.
Friendly Reminder:For specific inclusions, children’s policies, and other matters not covered, please refer to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Booking Tips
1. Book Early: Popular schedules (especially June-September) have limited seats; it is recommended to inquire months in advance.
2. Use Legitimate Channels: Be sure to book through a legitimate travel agency, sign a contract, and obtain a proper invoice to protect your rights.
3. Pay Attention to Seasonal Features: In summer, protect against sun and stay hydrated; in autumn, Southern Xinjiang has large temperature differences, so bring warm clothing.
4. Maintain Communication: If you have special needs during the trip, communicate with the travel agency in advance to coordinate within reasonable limits.
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