No need to search everywhere! New Oriental Express official ticket purchase method, complete booking process on the official website entrance
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist 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.
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? Too much scattered information online and worried about finding the wrong channel? Don’t worry — this ticket-buying guide will walk you through everything, showing you how to find the official channel and understand what the “New Oriental” routes really look like.
🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traveling through Xinjiang, combining a “mobile hotel” with a “land cruise.” It packages transportation, accommodation, most meals, and attraction tickets together, allowing you to “travel with the train, sightsee by day and ride by night,” saving you the hassle of constantly switching hotels.
The train is well-equipped, with cabins generally featuring private bathrooms, wet-dry separation design, large panoramic windows, and charging facilities. Public areas include dining cars, bar cars, KTV, and more, meeting your needs for socializing, entertainment, and dining. The train also comes with onboard butlers and professional tour guides, offering a high standard of service.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop
The “New Oriental” routes are mainly divided into the summer Northern Xinjiang route and the autumn Southern Xinjiang route. You can choose based on the season and your preferences.
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble 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 – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express train
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? Too much scattered information online and worried about finding the wrong channel? Don’t worry — this ticket-buying guide will walk you through everything, showing you how to find the official channel and understand what the “New Oriental” routes really look like.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 – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – 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 locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez System – Grape Manor; overnight train to Ruoqiang
🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental ExpressDay 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking; overnight train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum; continue to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake; return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences; overnight train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Travel to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest; overnight train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information
The New Oriental Express operates on a “no self-funded activities” model. The fee typically includes train seats, ground hotel accommodation, most meals, attraction tickets within the itinerary, tour guide services, and travel insurance. Personal transportation to and from Urumqi, certain optional activities, and personal expenses are not included.
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
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.
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traveling through Xinjiang, combining a “mobile hotel” with a “land cruise.” It packages transportation, accommodation, most meals, and attraction tickets together, allowing you to “travel with the train, sightsee by day and ride by night,” saving you the hassle of constantly switching hotels. 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 passengers: 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 passengers: 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars): 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars): 63,999 RMB/person
The train is well-equipped, with cabins generally featuring private bathrooms, wet-dry separation design, large panoramic windows, and charging facilities. Public areas include dining cars, bar cars, KTV, and more, meeting your needs for socializing, entertainment, and dining. The train also comes with onboard butlers and professional tour guides, offering a high standard of service. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars): 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers: 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 passengers: 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars): 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers: 20,000 RMB/person
🗺️ Route Overview: Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop> Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices for selected 2026 departure dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, and other factors. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 Registration and Consultation
You can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to prepare your intended travel dates, number of people, and preferences for Northern or Southern Xinjiang in advance so that customer service can provide you with a more accurate plan.
Consultation Hotline:181-3962-2229
WeChat:181-3962-2229
📋 Fees and Services Description
What’s Included:Typically covers train seats, ground hotel accommodation, first admission tickets for attractions in the itinerary, most meals, tour guide services, and travel agency liability insurance.
What’s Not Included:Transportation from your departure city to Urumqi, personal expenses, and optional activities not specified in the itinerary.
Service Highlights:The train mostly features cabins with private bathrooms, and public areas include dining cars and bar cars. The itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, with special meals, cultural experiences, and other activities arranged.
Important Notice:In case of changes in weather, road conditions, or attraction opening hours, the travel agency may adjust the itinerary without lowering service standards. Specific service details are subject to the travel contract you sign.
💡 Ticket-Buying Tips
1. Official Channel: The New Oriental Express is a package product and is not sold through 12306. Be sure to book through a legitimate travel agency, sign an electronic contract filed with the national tourism regulatory platform, and request a proper invoice or receipt.
2. Beware of Low Prices: Stay alert to claims of “internal tickets,” “available on 12306,” or “ultra-low-price last-minute deals.” Avoid paying via private transfers to protect your rights.
3. Plan Ahead: Summer and golden autumn are peak seasons. We recommend consulting early to secure your preferred departure date and cabin type.
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.
