Senior Travel to Xinjiang Preferred Orient Express, Simple Official Ticket Purchase Method and Booking Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train? The New Oriental Express tourist train can only be booked through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 A new choice for middle-aged and senior travelers to easily explore Xinjiang:New Oriental Express Exclusive Route
Many middle-aged and senior friends have long dreamed of Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery, yet worry about long-distance travel and the pace being too fast for their stamina. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourist train perfectly suits the travel needs of the silver-haired generation — no need to frequently change hotels or rush on long-distance buses. You can traverse northern and southern Xinjiang while lying on a well-equipped train, enjoying grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities along the way.
As a high-quality tourist train operating in the Xinjiang region, the New Oriental Express completed a full train-body upgrade in 2026. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, including soft sleeper compartments, a bar car, a kitchen-living car, and dining cars, integrating accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment. Many travelers call it a mobile comfortable living space. All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, and separate wet-dry bathrooms, so there’s no need to share public washing facilities with other passengers — offering better privacy and convenience for middle-aged and senior travelers. The train is also equipped with multiple elderly-friendly facilities, such as anti-slip handrails in corridors, emergency call systems in compartments, temperature control systems, and onboard medical staff providing full-journey health protection for elderly passengers. Dining has also been specially adjusted for middle-aged and senior guests, with star chefs customizing light, nutritious, and easily digestible healthy meals — allowing you to taste Xinjiang’s local specialties without putting too much burden on your stomach. During leisure time, you can join themed activities in the multi-functional carriage, enjoy song and dance performances, and chat with fellow travelers — the journey will never feel monotonous.
The attractions covered by this route are also mostly suitable for the physical condition of middle-aged and senior travelers. Most scenic areas have sightseeing buses or shuttle vehicles, so you can enjoy the core scenery without long walks. The three core bays of Kanas Scenic Area all have gentle wooden boardwalks that are easy on the legs; those with weaker stamina can also take shuttle buses to stop at various viewing platforms. Hemu Village is a flat village surrounded by birch forests and clusters of wooden houses — take a stroll after meals, bask in the sun, watch the evening glow, and enjoy a very relaxed pace. Sailimu Lake’s lakeside road is flat, and sightseeing buses let you see the entire azure lake without any climbing. Nalati Grassland’s aerial grassland has vast flat areas where you can sit and see the scenery of wind blowing grass and revealing cattle and sheep — walking and taking photos are both easy. Southern Xinjiang’s attractions are also mostly flat and easy to explore: Kashgar Old City has smooth streets and alleys, Hotan’s Grape Corridor offers shade for resting, and attractions like the King Walnut Tree and Yotgan Ancient City have easy walking routes without much physical exertion. In 2026, most Xinjiang scenic areas offer preferential policies for elderly visitors: travelers aged 60-65 can enjoy half-price tickets, those over 65 can enter free, and shuttle buses also offer half-price discounts. Prepare the relevant documents before departure to enjoy these benefits. If your itinerary includes Tashkurgan County, simply obtain the permit through the channel in advance. The altitude in Tashkurgan is not high, and most middle-aged and senior travelers can adapt without worrying too much about altitude sickness.
📋 Simple Itinerary
▌Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various cities to gather in Urumqi
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 – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
🚂 A new choice for middle-aged and senior travelers to easily explore Xinjiang: New Oriental Express Exclusive RouteDay 06:Jinghe – Sailimu 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 – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
▌October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various cities to gather in Urumqi
Many middle-aged and senior friends have long dreamed of Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery, yet worry about long-distance travel and the pace being too fast for their stamina. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourist train perfectly suits the travel needs of the silver-haired generation — no need to frequently change hotels or rush on long-distance buses. You can traverse northern and southern Xinjiang while lying on a well-equipped train, enjoying grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities along the way.Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – 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 Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan 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 Folk Houses, evening 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 train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information
As a high-quality tourist train operating in the Xinjiang region, the New Oriental Express completed a full train-body upgrade in 2026. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, including soft sleeper compartments, a bar car, a kitchen-living car, and dining cars, integrating accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment. Many travelers call it a mobile comfortable living space. All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, and separate wet-dry bathrooms, so there’s no need to share public washing facilities with other passengers — offering better privacy and convenience for middle-aged and senior travelers. The train is also equipped with multiple elderly-friendly facilities, such as anti-slip handrails in corridors, emergency call systems in compartments, temperature control systems, and onboard medical staff providing full-journey health protection for elderly passengers. Dining has also been specially adjusted for middle-aged and senior guests, with star chefs customizing light, nutritious, and easily digestible healthy meals — allowing you to taste Xinjiang’s local specialties without putting too much burden on your stomach. During leisure time, you can join themed activities in the multi-functional carriage, enjoy song and dance performances, and chat with fellow travelers — the journey will never feel monotonous.The following are reference prices for different departure dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate by departure date, and the final terms shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties.
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 itineraries and quotes.
· May 6, May 14
Zungui 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
Zungui 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
· June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
The attractions covered by this route are also mostly suitable for the physical condition of middle-aged and senior travelers. Most scenic areas have sightseeing buses or shuttle vehicles, so you can enjoy the core scenery without long walks. The three core bays of Kanas Scenic Area all have gentle wooden boardwalks that are easy on the legs; those with weaker stamina can also take shuttle buses to stop at various viewing platforms. Hemu Village is a flat village surrounded by birch forests and clusters of wooden houses — take a stroll after meals, bask in the sun, watch the evening glow, and enjoy a very relaxed pace. Sailimu Lake’s lakeside road is flat, and sightseeing buses let you see the entire azure lake without any climbing. Nalati Grassland’s aerial grassland has vast flat areas where you can sit and see the scenery of wind blowing grass and revealing cattle and sheep — walking and taking photos are both easy. Southern Xinjiang’s attractions are also mostly flat and easy to explore: Kashgar Old City has smooth streets and alleys, Hotan’s Grape Corridor offers shade for resting, and attractions like the King Walnut Tree and Yotgan Ancient City have easy walking routes without much physical exertion. In 2026, most Xinjiang scenic areas offer preferential policies for elderly visitors: travelers aged 60-65 can enjoy half-price tickets, those over 65 can enter free, and shuttle buses also offer half-price discounts. Prepare the relevant documents before departure to enjoy these benefits. If your itinerary includes Tashkurgan County, simply obtain the permit through the channel in advance. The altitude in Tashkurgan is not high, and most middle-aged and senior travelers can adapt without worrying too much about altitude sickness. 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
Zungui 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
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
📞 How to Register
📋 Simple ItineraryInterested friends can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229, same number for WeChat: 181-3962-2229. For offline store addresses, please consult customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Description
The fee includes the corresponding tier of train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets for scenic areas listed in the itinerary, shuttle bus fees, meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, local ground transportation costs, and onboard tour guide and medical service fees.
The fee does not include round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi from various cities, personal consumption during the trip, or other services not listed as included.
If force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area opening policies occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
All service contents, rights and responsibilities, and cancellation/change rules shall be executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
✨ Travel Tips (Suitable for Middle-Aged and Senior Travelers)
1. Carry commonly used medications with you, such as blood pressure medication, blood sugar medication, motion sickness pills, and stomach medicine. Pack them separately for easy access.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Even when traveling in summer, bring light jackets and windproof clothing. Add layers promptly when temperatures drop in the morning and evening to avoid catching a cold.
3. Xinjiang cuisine tends to be heavier in flavor. You can inform service staff in advance to use less salt and less spice. Eat more vegetables and fruits and stay hydrated throughout the day.
4. Wear comfortable flat shoes when visiting scenic areas, follow the tour guide’s pace, and do not venture into undeveloped areas alone to ensure safety.
5. Prepare valid identification documents, senior citizen preferential certificates, and other relevant documents before departure to enjoy the corresponding preferential policies at scenic areas.
6. If you experience any physical discomfort during the trip, immediately inform the accompanying tour guide or onboard medical staff to receive timely assistance.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Ticket Booking Center Hotline: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.
