2026 New Oriental Express Complete Registration Guide Official Website Entry, Booking Process, and Official Ticket Purchase Methods Summary
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train can only be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s 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? This guide will walk you through the entire process from “first spark to departure,” helping you plan with ease.
🚂 New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train created by the Xinjiang railway department, hailed as a “moving luxury hotel.” It operates on a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, allowing you to sleep comfortably in your berth and explore attractions with full energy during the day, avoiding the hassle of constantly switching hotels.
✨ Key Highlights
Comfortable Berths:The entire train features sleeper berths with different room grades, all equipped with private bathrooms to ensure privacy and comfort during the journey.
Rich Amenities:The train features a dining car, bar car, and lounge areas, offering specialty cuisine and beverages, perfect for socializing and entertainment.
No Optional Fees:Products typically include train berths, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, most meals, attraction tickets, and guide services, reducing the worry of extra expenses.
Professional Team:Experienced guides and onboard butlers are provided, with some routes also including onboard medical staff to safeguard your trip.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:The Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
This route focuses on an in-depth loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting the forests and valleys of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, letting you see the best of Xinjiang in one journey. The itinerary comes in a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang version.
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations 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
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This guide will walk you through the entire process from “first spark to departure,” helping you plan with ease.Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Train
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
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 locations to gather in Urumqi
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 – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
🚂 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 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 Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information:Transparent Pricing, Worry-Free Booking
This route adopts a “no optional fees” model, with costs including train berths, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, most meals, attraction tickets, and guide services. Specific prices vary by departure date and room type. Below are reference prices for this route:
Prices and Departure Dates
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
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train created by the Xinjiang railway department, hailed as a “moving luxury hotel.” It operates on a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, allowing you to sleep comfortably in your berth and explore attractions with full energy during the day, avoiding the hassle of constantly switching hotels. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of industry experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and quotes
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
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
✨ Key Highlights Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Reminders
The above are reference prices; actual costs may fluctuate due to holidays, supply and demand, and other factors.
The final price, cabin availability, and preferential policies are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 How to Register:Four Easy Steps to Secure Your Seat
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for registration and consultation through the following methods:
Consultation Hotline:181-3962-2229
WeChat Customer Service:181-3962-2229 (add with note “New Oriental Express”)
Registration Process
1. Consult the route: Inform customer service of your travel dates, group size, budget, and preferred route (e.g., 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang, 10-day Northern Xinjiang, 11-day Southern Xinjiang, etc.).
2. Confirm departure date and room type: Customer service will provide a detailed itinerary, real-time quotes, and seat availability charts to help you lock in a suitable departure date and room type (Boyue Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, Premium Gold Diamond).
3. Submit materials and pay deposit: Submit the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers and pay a deposit to secure your seats.
4. Sign contract and pay balance: Before departure, customer service will contact you to sign a unified electronic tourism contract on the national tourism supervision platform and remind you to pay the balance.
Comfortable Berths: The entire train features sleeper berths with different room grades, all equipped with private bathrooms to ensure privacy and comfort during the journey.📋 Fees and Services Description
✅ Included in the Price
Transportation:New Oriental Express berths, ground luxury tourist buses.
Accommodation:Train cabin accommodation, hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfasts, regular meals, and specialty banquets (such as whole roasted lamb) included in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fares for attractions listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-journey guide, train butler, and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Not Included in the Price
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (flights/trains).
Personal expenses (such as shopping, extra drinks, optional entertainment activities, etc.).
Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately).
📌 Important Notes
The itinerary may change due to weather, policies, railway orders, and other factors; specific arrangements are subject to same-day notices.
Whether a single traveler needs to pay a single occupancy supplement and the amount shall be determined by the tourism contract signed by both parties.
💡 Booking Tips
Book early during peak season:May to October is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, especially summer and the golden autumn poplar season. It is recommended to book 1-3 months in advance.
Choose formal channels:Be sure to register through a regular railway travel agency, sign a contract, and obtain proper receipts. Avoid booking through private or unofficial channels to protect your rights.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
