How do beginners book the New Oriental Express Official booking process and tips for identifying official entry points
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist special train can only be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
For friends experiencing the New Oriental Express for the first time, the biggest concerns are how to register, where to book tickets, and how to identify legitimate channels. This guide will explain in detail to help you easily start your Xinjiang journey.
🚂 Getting to know the New Oriental Express:A moving luxury hotel
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end customized special train integrating “train + hotel + tourism” in one. It perfectly combines long-distance travel with sightseeing along the way, allowing you to “travel by night and explore by day” — comfortable and worry-free.
🛏 ️ Private Accommodation:All carriages feature compartment-style sleeper berths, equipped with private bathrooms and large panoramic windows, so you can enjoy home-like privacy and comfort during the journey.
🍽 ️ Exquisite Dining:The train features dining cars and bar cars, offering a variety of meals and leisure spaces to meet your social and entertainment needs during the trip.
🏞 ️ Selected Attractions:The itinerary is carefully designed to connect Xinjiang’s most iconic attractions, allowing you to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all in one trip.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:14-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This route adopts the “travel by night, explore by day” model, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while moving and explore in depth during the day. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various cities 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
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
For friends experiencing the New Oriental Express for the first time, the biggest concerns are how to register, where to book tickets, and how to identify legitimate channels. This guide will explain in detail to help you easily start your Xinjiang journey.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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various cities to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – 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 Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
🚂 Getting to know the New Oriental Express: A moving luxury hotelDay 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal 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 – Departure
💰 Price Information:Transparent pricing, worry-free choice
The price of this route varies by departure date and compartment type, as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3-customized compartment):59,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4-customized compartment):54,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5-customized compartment):49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3-customized compartment):67,999 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end customized special train integrating “train + hotel + tourism” in one. It perfectly combines long-distance travel with sightseeing along the way, allowing you to “travel by night and explore by day” — comfortable and worry-free.Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4-customized compartment):62,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation.
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5-customized compartment):56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3-customized compartment):69,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4-customized compartment):63,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5-customized compartment):58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3-customized compartment):71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4-customized compartment):65,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5-customized compartment):59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3-customized compartment):44,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Private Accommodation: All carriages feature compartment-style sleeper berths, equipped with private bathrooms and large panoramic windows, so you can enjoy home-like privacy and comfort during the journey.Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4-customized compartment):39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5-customized compartment):36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:20,000 RMB/person
> 💡 Friendly Reminder
> The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, and other factors. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency as the final standard.
📝 Registration Guide:Five Steps to Book the New Oriental Express
1. 📞 Consult the Route
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service by phone or WeChat, provide the number of travelers, travel dates, and budget, and obtain detailed information.
2. ✅ Confirm Details
Confirm your preferred departure date, itinerary version, and compartment type with customer service, and verify seat availability.
3. 📄 Submit Materials
Provide the real-name information of all travelers, including names and valid ID numbers, for booking and contract signing.
4. 💳 Pay Deposit
Pay the deposit as agreed to secure your seats, and keep the payment receipt safe.
5. ✍️ Sign the Contract
🍽️ Exquisite Dining: The train features dining cars and bar cars, offering a variety of meals and leisure spaces to meet your social and entertainment needs during the trip.Carefully review the itinerary, fees, cancellation and refund rules, and other terms in the contract. Sign and submit after confirming everything is correct.
🔍 Anti-Scam Guide:How to Identify Legitimate Channels
1. Recognize the official channel
The New Oriental Express is a railway customized product and is not sold through 12306. Be sure to choose a qualified travel agency and confirm that they can issue formal travel contracts and invoices.
2. Beware of low-price traps
If a quotation is far below the market price, be wary of subsequent price increases or forced consumption. All fee details should be clearly listed in the contract.
3. Verify Information
Use the published hotline or website to verify that the departure dates and prices provided by the travel agency are consistent.
4. Clarify contract rights and responsibilities
Carefully read the cancellation and refund terms in the contract, understand the deduction standards at different time points, and avoid disputes.
📞 Contact Us:Start Your Xinjiang Journey
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at any time.
Hotline:181-3962-2229
WeChat Customer Service:181-3962-2229
> 💡 Friendly Reminder
> For the specific contract signing location, please consult customer service directly. They will recommend a convenient signing method based on your location.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourism special train ticket booking center hotline: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.
