How Taiwanese Travelers Can Book the New Oriental Express! A Step by Step Guide from Taiwan
Many middle-aged and senior tourists have asked: Where can I book the New Oriental Express, how do I book it, and which is the official booking agency? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotes. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 How to book the New Oriental Express Xuelian? A clear guide to the comfortable experience of this high-end tourist train
Want to explore the vast land of Xinjiang in a worry-free and dignified way? The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express Xuelian is connecting the snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains as a “mobile luxury hotel.” It is not an ordinary train but a tourist train product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours — tickets are not sold separately and must be booked through a travel agency. Below, we will clearly walk you through the route highlights, itinerary, price reference, registration method, and service details.
🌄 Route Highlights:Why choose the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express Xuelian is created by the Xinjiang railway department in partnership with professional travel agencies. In 2026, it adopts a brand-new third-generation carriage body, with all cabins featuring private bathrooms, eliminating the inconvenience of washing on traditional long-distance trains. The train is equipped with:
Starry Sky Theme Dining Car:Offering exquisite meals blending Xinjiang flavors with cuisines from various regions
Bar and Entertainment Car:An ideal space for evening socializing, stargazing, and drinks
Observation Carriage:Large panoramic windows so you never miss the scenery along the way
Onboard medical staff + star-rated chefs:Ensuring health and dining quality throughout the journey
The itinerary follows a “travel by night, tour by day” model — explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly on the smooth, comfortable train at night, without the hassle of frequently moving luggage or changing hotels. It is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and senior travelers, or those seeking a relaxed pace.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (strictly based on local facts)
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
🚂 How to book the New Oriental Express Xuelian? A clear guide to the comfortable experience of this high-end tourist trainDay 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
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
Want to explore the vast land of Xinjiang in a worry-free and dignified way? The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express Xuelian is connecting the snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains as a “mobile luxury hotel.” It is not an ordinary train but a tourist train product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours — tickets are not sold separately and must be booked through a travel agency. Below, we will clearly walk you through the route highlights, itinerary, price reference, registration method, and service details.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, then overnight train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then overnight train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant 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, then 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:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, then overnight train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Registration Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌄 Route Highlights: Why Choose the New Oriental Express?> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to force majeure factors such as weather and road conditions, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Tour Dates and Prices (strictly based on local facts)
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15 and October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express Xuelian is created by the Xinjiang railway department in partnership with professional travel agencies. In 2026, it adopts a brand-new third-generation carriage body, with all cabins featuring private bathrooms, eliminating the inconvenience of washing on traditional long-distance trains. The train is equipped with:> Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices. The final cost is subject to the signed travel contract, and prices may fluctuate based on departure dates, cabin types, and group formation.
📞 How to Register? Official Channel Explanation
The New Oriental Express Xuelian is a packaged tourist train product and cannot be booked separately through platforms like 12306. You must complete your reservation through a legitimate travel agency.
✅ Registration Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Contact for Consultation:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei:A Local’s Professional Recommendation
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in planning self-guided tours, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions. She knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips, and can plan both classic loop routes and customized off-the-beaten-path journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei has always adhered to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption and treating people with sincerity and professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Typically included in the cost:
Train cabin accommodation for the entire journey (with private bathroom)
Starry Sky Theme Dining Car: Exquisite meals blending Xinjiang flavors with cuisines from various regions, first admission tickets to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
All meals during the trip (including special welcome banquet, roasted whole lamb, etc.)
Chinese-speaking tour guide services and onboard medical staff
Typically not included in the cost:
Transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations (flights/train tickets)
Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, extra beverages, etc.)
Additional costs arising from force majeure factors (such as temporary traffic controls, weather delays, etc.)
> ⚠️ Please refer to actual consultation and the signed contract for details.
📌 Friendly Reminders
Train seats are limited, so it is recommended to consult early to secure your preferred departure date and cabin type.
Please bring valid identification documents when traveling; some border areas require routine inspections.
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, and strong UV rays in summer. It is recommended to bring both sun protection and warm clothing.
Want to experience a truly “lie-down tour of Xinjiang” high-end journey? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (18095969599) to get the latest departure availability and detailed itinerary materials, and begin your panoramic slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
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