New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism Train How to Buy Tickets New Oriental Express Itinerary Route Price Official Website How to Book
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
New Oriental Express Xinjiang In-depth Tour:A Mobile Observation Deck Across the Tianshan Mountains
🚂 【Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Star-rated Hotel’ and Panoramic View of Xinjiang】
The New Oriental Express is not a traditional train but a mobile high-end tourist train integrating ‘accommodation + sightseeing + cultural experience’. The newly upgraded carriages in 2026 feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and central air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 3-5 compartments, ensuring privacy and comfort. The train passes through core tourist areas of Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, connecting diverse landscapes like deserts, grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains, making it a ‘one-train tour of Xinjiang’s essence’.
The train’s design incorporates Xinjiang cultural elements. The dining car offers ethnic specialties, and the bar car hosts regular ethnic music performances. Passengers can enjoy baked buns, hand-pilaf, and listen to dombra music. The train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, allowing tourists to travel thousands of miles in comfortable sleep and wake up at new destinations, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and those seeking a slow pace.
📅 【2026 Prices and Tour Dates:Seasonal Pricing, Early Bird Discounts Available】
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, the 2026 schedules and prices for the New Oriental Express are as follows (prices may fluctuate with the market, subject to contract confirmation):
Off-season (October)
October 15, October 25:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment):44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment):39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment):36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person same price:20,000 RMB/person
Peak Season (May-June, September)
May 6, May 14:
New Oriental Express Xinjiang In-depth Tour: A Mobile Observation Deck Across the Tianshan MountainsPremium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person same price:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30:
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person same price:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person same price:30,000 RMB/person
🚂【Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Star-rated Hotel’ and Panoramic View of Xinjiang】September 3:
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person same price:30,000 RMB/person
Note:The price includes train accommodation, ground transportation, scenic spot tickets, guide services, and some meals. It does not include round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, or optional activities. The travel agency recommends booking 30 days in advance. Some schedules may change prices due to limited availability. For details, consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🗺 ️【Itinerary Analysis:14 Days Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Immersive Experience】
The New Oriental Express offers two classic routes covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots. Below is the detailed summer 2026 schedule:
Summer Panoramic Route (14 days)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi from various locations, check into hotel, hold pre-trip briefing.
Day 2:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai (Geological Wonder) → Altay (overnight on train).
Day 3:Altay → Ahe Highway (Grassland Scenery) → Hemu Village (Tuvan Wooden Houses).
Day 4:Hemu → Kanas (Fish Viewing Platform, Three Bays Hike).
Day 5:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach (Yadan Landform) → New Oriental Express Train.
Day 6:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (Last Tear of the Atlantic) → Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village).
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
The New Oriental Express is not a traditional train but a mobile high-end tourist train integrating ‘accommodation + sightseeing + cultural experience’. The newly upgraded carriages in 2026 feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and central air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 3-5 compartments, ensuring privacy and comfort. The train passes through core tourist areas of Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, connecting diverse landscapes like deserts, grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains, making it a ‘one-train tour of Xinjiang’s essence’.Day 7:Yining → Nalati Grassland (Horseback Riding on the Sky Grassland).
Day 8:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns Sunset).
Day 9:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express Train.
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan (Stone City, Golden Grassland).
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (Old City Night Tour).
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins, Grape Valley) → New Oriental Express Train.
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (International Grand Bazaar Shopping).
Day 14:Depart from Urumqi, end of trip.
October Southern Xinjiang Special Route (11 days)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi from various locations.
Day 2:Special train to Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins, Karez) → Ruoqiang (Red Date Picking).
Day 3:Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Ruoqiang special train to Hotan.
Day 4:Hotan Tuancheng → Yulongkashi River Treasure Hunting → Yotkan Ancient City Night View.
Day 5:Special train to Shache (Yarkand Khan’s Palace) → Kashgar.
The train’s design incorporates Xinjiang cultural elements. The dining car offers ethnic specialties, and the bar car hosts regular ethnic music performances. Passengers can enjoy baked buns, hand-pilaf, and listen to dombra music. The train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, allowing tourists to travel thousands of miles in comfortable sleep and wake up at new destinations, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and those seeking a slow pace.Day 6:Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar.
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → High Platform Dwellings → Special train to Kuqa.
Day 8:Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa King’s Mansion → Restan Old Street.
Day 9:To Luntai (Tarim Poplar Forest) → Special train to Urumqi.
Day 10:Tianshan Tianchi One-Day Tour → Urumqi Farewell Dinner.
Day 11:Depart from Urumqi.
📝 【Registration and Fee Explanation:Transparent Consumption, No Hidden Traps】
Registration Method:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Wang Fei (#☎️/#Same as Wang Fei).
Fee Includes:
Train accommodation (with bathroom, 24-hour hot water)
Air-conditioned tourist vehicle on ground
First admission tickets to scenic spots
Professional guide service
10 breakfasts and 18 main meals (including ethnic specialty meals)
📅【2026 Prices and Tour Dates: Seasonal Pricing, Early Bird Discounts Available】Travel accident insurance
Fee Excludes:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (plane/train)
Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, optional entertainment)
(Supplement required for single occupancy of compartment)
Internal transportation within scenic spots (e.g., electric carts, cable cars)
Service Explanation:
Itinerary may change due to weather, policies, etc. Routes can be optimized after mutual agreement.
Train compartments cannot be changed once confirmed. Cancellation must follow tourism law regulations.
Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract. The travel agency promises no forced shopping or additional paid attractions.
🌄 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】
Time Efficiency:Cover core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in 14 days, avoiding long-distance driving fatigue.
Unique Experience:Mobile observation compartments + in-depth cultural experiences, different from regular group tours.
Hassle-Free Service:Full-time guide accompaniment, solving language, transportation, and accommodation issues.
Wide Audience:Suitable for family trips, seniors, photography enthusiasts, and cultural explorers.
The 2026 New Oriental Express schedules are limited. Plan your trip in advance. For latest availability or customized routes, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for professional advice and discounts. Let this ‘mobile star-rated hotel’ take you across the Tianshan Mountains and discover Xinjiang!
More travel consultations (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, 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, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei
