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Many middle-aged and elderly travelers 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 private 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; bookings can only be made 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 consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotes are available online. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 【New Oriental Express Xuelian No.:A mobile castle for family travel, unlocking a new way to explore Xinjiang in depth】🚂
When traditional train travel meets high-end customized services, and when family travel needs collide with Xinjiang’s stunning scenery, the New Oriental Express Xuelian No. sets the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel,” creating an immersive travel experience for families with children and multi-generational households — “see the sights by day, stargaze by night, and stay comfortable throughout.” How does this luxury train spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains meet the diverse needs of family travelers? Let’s explore from three dimensions: itinerary design, carriage configuration, and service details.
🌟 【Route Highlights:Family-Friendly Itinerary Design】🌟
The itinerary planning of the New Oriental Express Xuelian No. fully considers the physical stamina and interest differences of family travelers, adopting a “slow pace + in-depth tour” model. Daily core attraction visits are controlled to 4-6 hours to avoid long-distance travel fatigue; lunchtime is arranged for dining on the train or a short rest, ensuring elderly travelers and children have ample rest time; after returning to the train in the evening, guests can enjoy the sunset from the observation carriage or participate in interactive activities organized by the train, such as parent-child crafts and stargazing classes.
Taking the 2026 summer itinerary as an example:
📍 Day03 Altay-Ahe Highway-Hemu Village:After the train arrives directly in Altay, switch to off-road vehicles to traverse the “most beautiful highway in China,” the Ahe Highway, with stops at snow mountain, grassland, and forest viewpoints along the way. Family travelers can get off anytime to take photos or have a picnic; upon arriving at Hemu Village, check into Tuvan wooden houses and experience parent-child activities like milking cows and making milk curd.
📍 Day06 Jinghe-Sayram Lake-Yining:In the morning, cycle around Sayram Lake, known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” with children’s bicycles and parent-child cycling helmets provided by the train; in the afternoon, head to Liuxing Street in Yining to participate in home-visit programs with local families of various ethnic groups, learning to make naan bread and dance ethnic dances, experiencing the blend of diverse cultures.
🚂【New Oriental Express Xuelian No.: A mobile castle for family travel, unlocking a new way to explore Xinjiang in depth】🚂📍 Day08 Nalati Grassland-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayanbulak:For family travelers, the itinerary is specially adjusted to “light grassland hiking in the morning + train rest in the afternoon,” avoiding fatigue from long drives on the Duku Highway; in the evening, watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns on Bayanbulak Grassland, with telescopes and photography guidance services provided by the train.
🛏 【Carriage Configuration:Family Suites with Bathrooms, Combining Privacy and Convenience】🛏️
The Xuelian No. features a “new carriage body + spacious design,” offering two family-friendly carriage types: Zungui Jinzuan (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6) and Xiyue Jinzuan (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8). All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, humidifiers, and constant-temperature air conditioning, solving the “hard-to-wash” problem for family travel.
✅ Zungui Jinzuan Family Suite:Approximately 15㎡, configured with “1 double bed + 2 single beds,” accommodating 4 guests, ideal for three-generation households; the compartment features a sofa lounge area, mini bar, and safe, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offering 180° views of the scenery outside.
✅ Xiyue Jinzuan Family Compartment:Approximately 12㎡, configured with “2 double beds,” accommodating 4 guests, ideal for parent-child families; the compartment is equipped with children’s slippers, toothbrushes, and picture books, and train attendants can provide crib rental services (advance reservation required).
✅ Public Areas:The train features an observation dining car, a bar car, and a children’s play area. The dining car offers family meal sets (including children’s meals), the bar car hosts parent-child movie screenings every evening, and the children’s play area is equipped with building blocks, picture books, and educational toys, freeing parents’ hands.
🎁 【Service Details:Full-Chain Coverage from Needs to Experience】🎁
When traditional train travel meets high-end customized services, and when family travel needs collide with Xinjiang’s stunning scenery, the New Oriental Express Xuelian No. sets the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel,” creating an immersive travel experience for families with children and multi-generational households — “see the sights by day, stargaze by night, and stay comfortable throughout.” How does this luxury train spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains meet the diverse needs of family travelers? Let’s explore from three dimensions: itinerary design, carriage configuration, and service details.The New Oriental Express Xuelian No. places “family needs” at its core, offering a full-process service covering “pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip”:
🔹 Pre-trip:Provides a “family travel dedicated advisor” to assist with itinerary planning, booking children’s tickets, and arranging special meals (such as meals and low-sugar meals); for families with multiple children, adjacent compartments or extra bed services can be coordinated.
🔹 During-trip:Each carriage is staffed with 1 dedicated train attendant and 1 family service specialist, responsible for itinerary reminders, assisting with childcare, and organizing parent-child activities; at scenic spots, family travelers enjoy “priority access” services to reduce waiting time.
🔹 Post-trip:Gifts a family travel commemorative album (including photos from the journey and children’s craft works), and provides a “travel story sharing session” platform to help families record beautiful memories.
📅 【2026 Departure Dates and Price Reference】📅
According to the latest schedule, the 2026 Xuelian No. family package prices are as follows (based on a family of 4):
🔹 September 3:Zungui Jinzuan Family Suite: 71,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person), total approximately 264,000 RMB; Xiyue Jinzuan Family Compartment: 65,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person), total approximately 232,000 RMB.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌟【Route Highlights: Family-Friendly Itinerary Design】🌟🔹 October 15/25:Zungui Jinzuan Family Suite: 44,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person), total approximately 169,000 RMB; Xiyue Jinzuan Family Compartment: 39,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person), total approximately 143,000 RMB.
⚠️ The price includes train transportation, attraction tickets, full accommodation, meals (including children’s meals), and basic services, excluding personal expenses and optional activities; details are subject to the formal contract signed. Availability and prices may fluctuate with departure dates, and advance reservation of 30 days is recommended.
📝 【Simplified Itinerary (2026 Summer Edition)】📝
🚂 Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather (free activities, International Grand Bazaar recommended)
🚂 Day02:Urumqi-New Oriental Express-Keketuohai-Altay (geopark exploration)
🚂 Day03:Altay-Ahe Highway-Hemu Village (Tuvan culture experience)
🚂 Day04:Hemu-Kanas (Three Bays hiking + Fish Viewing Pavilion)
The itinerary planning of the New Oriental Express Xuelian No. fully considers the physical stamina and interest differences of family travelers, adopting a “slow pace + in-depth tour” model. Daily core attraction visits are controlled to 4-6 hours to avoid long-distance travel fatigue; lunchtime is arranged for dining on the train or a short rest, ensuring elderly travelers and children have ample rest time; after returning to the train in the evening, guests can enjoy the sunset from the observation carriage or participate in interactive activities organized by the train, such as parent-child crafts and stargazing classes.🚂 Day05:Kanas-Chonghuer-Colorful Beach-Train (Yardang landform photography)
🚂 Day06:Jinghe-Sayram Lake-Yining (lakeside cycling + Liuxing Street home visits)
🚂 Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (light hiking on the aerial grassland)
🚂 Day08:Nalati-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayanbulak (grassland sunset)
🚂 Day09:Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa Grand Canyon-Train (canyon adventure)
🚂 Day10:Kashgar-White Sand Lake-Pamir Scenic Area-Tashkurgan (highland scenery)
🚂 Day11:Tashkurgan-Tajik home visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar (folk culture experience)
Taking the 2026 summer itinerary as an example:🚂 Day12:Kashgar-Turpan-Train (Grape Valley picking)
🚂 Day13:Turpan-Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
🚂 Day14:Urumqi-Departure
👩💼 【Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service?】👩💼
Wang Fei, manager 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 across every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs across northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in free-travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various travel solutions, and is knowledgeable about accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips — capable of planning both classic loop routes and customized off-the-beaten-path journeys.
Wang Fei is outgoing and witty, skilled at explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, effortlessly resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey. She consistently adheres to a no-shopping, no-forced-consumption principle, rejects hidden charges, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She doesn’t run assembly-line itineraries — she only crafts 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.
📞 【How to Register】📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat) for the latest departure dates, availability, and discount information. For address details, please consult customer service. We look forward to embarking on this family-friendly luxury Xinjiang train journey with you!
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