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Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
🚄 New Oriental Express 2026:A Moving Feast Across the Land of Xinjiang
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, travel is not just about reaching a destination, but an immersive experience of conversing with mountains and rivers and journeying through time. The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026, with the design concept of a ‘Mobile Palace,’ transforms the train into a high-end travel space integrating comfort, sightseeing, and social interaction. The entire train is equipped with 180° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, separate wet and dry bathrooms, an intelligent temperature control system, and features a starry-sky themed dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car, and an exclusive observation area, turning the 8,000-kilometer Silk Road journey into a leisurely and elegant slow travel experience.
🌄 Destination Highlights:From Northern Xinjiang’s Hidden Gems to Southern Xinjiang’s Autumn Colors
The New Oriental Express route covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The summer itinerary traverses the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Pamir Plateau—Keketuohai’s granite canyons, Hemu Village’s morning mist and cooking smoke, Kanas Lake’s clear waters and forests, Sayram Lake’s azure mirror-like surface, Nalati Grassland’s endless green carpet, Bayinbuluke’s sunset light over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and Kuqa Grand Canyon’s red rock walls, forming a three-dimensional ecological picture.
And the October Southern Xinjiang special train focuses on the civilization imprints along the edge of the Tarim Basin: the Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan tells tales of a thousand-year-old city-state, the Loulan culture in Ruoqiang sparks imagination, the Yurungkash River in Hotan offers a chance to ‘treasure hunt’ by hand, the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache showcases the legacy of an ancient Silk Road kingdom, the streets of Kashgar’s Old City are filled with the aroma of daily life, and the Populus euphratica forest in Luntai ignites into a sea of gold in the autumn wind. Different seasons, two kinds of charm, all can be leisurely appreciated on the New Oriental Express.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚄 New Oriental Express 2026: A Moving Feast Across the Land of XinjiangDay 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 County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, travel is not just about reaching a destination, but an immersive experience of conversing with mountains and rivers and journeying through time. The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026, with the design concept of a ‘Mobile Palace,’ transforms the train into a high-end travel space integrating comfort, sightseeing, and social interaction. The entire train is equipped with 180° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, separate wet and dry bathrooms, an intelligent temperature control system, and features a starry-sky themed dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car, and an exclusive observation area, turning the 8,000-kilometer Silk Road journey into a leisurely and elegant slow travel experience.Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – 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 – Treasure hunting at Yurungkash River – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Residences, evening special 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 Populus euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center
🌄 Destination Highlights: From Northern Xinjiang’s Hidden Gems to Southern Xinjiang’s Autumn Colors💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
The following prices and tour dates are current confirmed information, subject to the signed travel contract between both parties, and may reasonably fluctuate based on departure dates, cabin types, and group formation:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 49,999 RMB/person, third and 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 and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express route covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The summer itinerary traverses the Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Pamir Plateau—Keketuohai’s granite canyons, Hemu Village’s morning mist and cooking smoke, Kanas Lake’s clear waters and forests, Sayram Lake’s azure mirror-like surface, Nalati Grassland’s endless green carpet, Bayinbuluke’s sunset light over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and Kuqa Grand Canyon’s red rock walls, forming a three-dimensional ecological picture.June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person, third and 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 and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
And the October Southern Xinjiang special train focuses on the civilization imprints along the edge of the Tarim Basin: the Jiaohe Ancient City in Turpan tells tales of a thousand-year-old city-state, the Loulan culture in Ruoqiang sparks imagination, the Yurungkash River in Hotan offers a chance to ‘treasure hunt’ by hand, the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache showcases the legacy of an ancient Silk Road kingdom, the streets of Kashgar’s Old City are filled with the aroma of daily life, and the Populus euphratica forest in Luntai ignites into a sea of gold in the autumn wind. Different seasons, two kinds of charm, all can be leisurely appreciated on the New Oriental Express. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
📌 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Welcome to contact Manager Wang Fei for detailed itinerary arrangements, cabin availability, and personalized needs. You can contact via phone or WeChat:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🧾 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes the entire journey’s special train berth, listed hotel accommodations, first admission tickets to attractions, local transportation, meals (as per itinerary), professional driver-guide service, and train butler service. All room types are equipped with bathrooms, high-quality bedding, and basic toiletries, with public areas including a dining car, observation car, and entertainment space to enhance travel comfort.
Please note: Specific service content, hotel standards, vehicle arrangements, and ticket policies are subject to the actual signed contract. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or temporary service guidance at scenic spots, the itinerary may be reasonably modified through mutual agreement to ensure travel and experience quality. For conditions and costs for children and special groups, please confirm with customer service in advance.
✨ Warm Tips
The train is a closed environment; it is recommended to prepare common medicines and personal items in advance.
Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing and sun protection gear.
The itinerary involves multiple nature reserves and cultural heritage sites; please follow scenic area regulations and travel responsibly.
All prices, cabin availability, and departure date information are subject to final confirmation by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
The New Oriental Express is not just a mode of transportation but a travel philosophy—slow down, let the scenery flow past the window, and let stories naturally unfold in the carriage. Whether it’s the summer grasslands and lakes or the autumn populus euphratica and deserts, this journey across Xinjiang will leave you with unique and warm memories.
For more travel consultations (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lanmei, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei

