New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Official Website Guide, Complete Booking Method from Checking Fees to Submitting Registration
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.
Many people who first hear about the “New Oriental Express” will instinctively search on 12306, only to find nothing, of course. 😅
This high-end tourist special train adopts the model of “the train travels with passengers, stopping by day and moving at night.” Tickets are not sold separately but are packaged together with the itinerary, accommodation, and services as a product. Therefore, the booking process is completely different from that of regular train tickets.
This guide will take you from checking the cost to completing the full booking process step by step, from consultation to contract signing.
🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by the Xinjiang railway department. The train body has been specially renovated and positioned as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” mainly operating in-depth tours along the long routes of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🛌 Accommodation model:It adopts the model of “traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.” You rest in a comfortable cabin at night and arrive at new scenic spots during the day for sightseeing, without the need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage.
🏞 ️ Itinerary coverage:The itinerary typically covers 10–15 days, connecting core attractions across the Tianshan Mountains, such as snow-capped peaks, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, including Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar, and more.
🛋 ️ Onboard facilities:The train is equipped with dining cars, kitchen-living cars, bar cars, entertainment cars, and other functional carriages, and provides onboard medical staff and dedicated butlers, making it suitable for travelers who want a worry-free trip.
🗺 ️ Route overview:How does the itinerary go?
This route is named “New Oriental” and mainly has two variations: the summer panoramic version and the 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
Many people who first hear about the “New Oriental Express” will instinctively search on 12306, only to find nothing, of course. 😅Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express special 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 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 – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, then special train to Ruoqiang in the evening
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, then special train to Hotan in the evening
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Evening view of Yotkan Ancient City
This high-end tourist special train adopts the model of “the train travels with passengers, stopping by day and moving at night.” Tickets are not sold separately but are packaged together with the itinerary, accommodation, and services as a product. Therefore, the booking process is completely different from that of regular train tickets.Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, then special train to Kuqa in the evening
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, then special train to Urumqi in the evening
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price explanation:How to check the cost?
The price of the New Oriental Express is not fixed and may vary depending on travel dates, cabin class, whether there is a third or fourth passenger, and other factors. The following are the current reference prices implemented by our company. The final price shall be subject to the travel contract you sign.
Prices and departure dates
May 6, May 14
Zungui Gold Diamond (3-customized cabin) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-customized cabin) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-customized cabin) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth passenger 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
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.
This guide will take you from checking the cost to completing the full booking process step by step, from consultation to contract signing. Zungui Gold Diamond (3-customized cabin) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-customized cabin) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-customized cabin) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth passenger 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3-customized cabin) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-customized cabin) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-customized cabin) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth passenger 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond (3-customized cabin) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-customized cabin) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-customized cabin) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth passenger 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3-customized cabin) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-customized cabin) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-customized cabin) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth passenger 20,000 RMB/person
🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental Express💡 Warm reminder
The above are reference prices for some departure dates in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to season, room type, and other factors. Please refer to the final travel contract signed.
Special prices for children, seniors, and other special groups need to be consulted separately.
📝 Booking guide:How to place an order step by step?
When booking the New Oriental Express, choosing a regular channel is key.
1. Choose a regular registration channel
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train of the railway and does not sell tickets through public platforms such as 12306. You can book through the following methods:
Offline consultation:Visit Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for face-to-face consultation and contract signing.
Phone/WeChat consultation:Use the published consultation hotline or WeChat to obtain itinerary materials, real-time quotations, and seat availability.
> ⚠️ Fraud prevention reminder
> Beware of any individual or organization claiming “tickets available on 12306,” “limited-time slots,” or “low-price last-minute deals.” Be sure to choose a qualified regular travel agency and sign an electronic contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department.
2. Check costs and departure dates
1. Contact customer service: Call or add WeChat, and inform them of your intended travel month, number of people, budget, and preference for the itinerary (summer panoramic or southern Xinjiang).
2. Get a quotation: Customer service will provide a detailed itinerary and corresponding real-time quotation based on your needs.
3. Confirm details: Confirm all details with customer service, including departure point, return city, cabin type (Zungui/Xiyue/Boyue), and prices for third and fourth passengers.
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by the Xinjiang railway department. The train body has been specially renovated and positioned as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” mainly operating in-depth tours along the long routes of northern and southern Xinjiang.3. Submit materials and pay the deposit
1. Submit information: After confirming the itinerary, provide the names, valid ID numbers, and other personal information of all travelers as required for booking and filing.
2. Pay the deposit: Pay the deposit according to customer service instructions to lock in seats. The deposit amount and payment method are subject to the product description of the current period.
3. Keep the receipt: Properly keep the deposit receipt or transfer record.
4. Sign the electronic contract
1. Review the contract: Customer service will send an electronic contract under unified national cultural and tourism supervision. Carefully check all terms, including itinerary, price, inclusions, and cancellation and change rules.
2. Confirm and sign: After confirming everything is correct, complete the electronic contract signing online. This is an important step to protect your rights.
5. Pay the balance and prepare for departure
1. Pay the balance: Pay the balance according to the time agreed in the contract.
2. Receive the notice: Before departure, you will receive a departure notice containing detailed information such as assembly time, location, and tour leader contact information.
3. Depart with peace of mind: Arrive at the designated assembly point in Urumqi as instructed.
📞 Contact us
If you have confirmed your intention or wish to obtain more detailed information, feel free to contact us at any time.
📱 Mobile/WeChat:181-3962-2229
🏢 Registration unit:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Our consultants will provide one-on-one consultation services to assist you through the entire process from inquiry to contract signing.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist 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
