2026 Xinjiang New Oriental Train Ticket Availability and Pricing Synchronization How to Reserve a Seat
【New Oriental Express Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train can only be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Travel Guide — Easily Unlock an In-Depth Slow Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, emphasizing a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel model of overnight travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The 2026 upgraded special train carries forward past service experience and is positioned as a high-quality cultural tourism special train, operating from April to October. It offers multiple main routes including the Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop, in-depth Northern Xinjiang, and in-depth Southern Xinjiang, covering more than 20 natural and cultural attractions. It targets travelers who value comfort and prefer in-depth tours, such as family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and vacation-style tourists.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can freely choose based on your budget and travel preferences.
✨ Zungui Jinzuan Three-Compartment Car (Luxury carriage / capacity 6 people, 1 carriage in total)
Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments. Some twin beds can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, and a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 6 distinguished guests. It features multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Reference dimensions: compartment total area approx. 12 sqm; bathroom area 1.5 sqm; shower area 1.06 sqm; bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m.
✨ Xiyue Jinzuan Four-Compartment Car (Luxury carriage / capacity 8 people, 5 carriages in total)
Each 8-person carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs and a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 8 distinguished guests. It features multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Reference dimensions: compartment total area approx. 10 sqm; bathroom area 1.5 sqm; shower area 1.06 sqm; bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m.
✨ Boyue Jinzuan Five-Compartment Car (Comfort carriage / capacity 10 people, 7 carriages in total)
Each 10-person carriage has 5 compartments, each with its own bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 10 distinguished guests. Reference dimensions: compartment total area approx. 8 sqm; upper berth size 2*0.78m; lower berth size 2*0.78m; bathroom area 1.26 sqm; shower area 0.9 sqm.
The entire train features private bathrooms in all compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. The overall livery is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. The carriages are also equipped with anti-slip handrails suitable for the elderly, one-touch call devices, and temperature control systems, accommodating travelers of all ages.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express
🚂2026 New Oriental Express Travel Guide — Easily Unlock an In-Depth Slow Journey Through Northern and Southern XinjiangThe New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular travel.
✅ Attentive Accompanying Service:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, and medical staff accompany the train. The one-touch call function can respond to passenger needs at any time, making the journey more reassuring.
✅ Distinctive Cultural Experiences:During the trip, you can participate in intangible cultural heritage activities such as mulberry bark paper rubbing, and professional scholars accompany the journey to explain the historical and cultural content along the way, allowing you to learn more about local culture during the trip.
✅ Exclusive Souvenir Service:The special train offers travel photography services. After the trip, a personalized short video souvenir album is produced and gifted to travelers, preserving the beautiful moments of the journey.
✅ Quality Assurance for Meals and Accommodation:Meals are crafted by a professional chef team, balancing Xinjiang’s distinctive flavors with the needs of travelers with different dietary preferences. The compartment living experience is comfortable, with no need to pack luggage daily or change accommodation, making the trip more hassle-free.
✅ Relaxed and Reasonable Itinerary:Adopting a model of overnight travel and daytime sightseeing, each attraction has ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure. There is no need to rush, allowing you to immerse yourself in the scenery along the route.
IV. Simplified Itinerary of the New Oriental Express
The special train offers two types of itineraries: the summer version and the October Southern Xinjiang version. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status. The specific arrangement shall be subject to mutual agreement.
Summer Version Itinerary at a Glance:
Day01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainDay06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell and Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary:
Day01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, emphasizing a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel model of overnight travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The 2026 upgraded special train carries forward past service experience and is positioned as a high-quality cultural tourism special train, operating from April to October. It offers multiple main routes including the Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop, in-depth Northern Xinjiang, and in-depth Southern Xinjiang, covering more than 20 natural and cultural attractions. It targets travelers who value comfort and prefer in-depth tours, such as family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and vacation-style tourists.Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Night view of Yotkan Ancient City
Day05:Special train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell and Departure
Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Information
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during the peak tourism season to accommodate travel plans at different times. The per-person travel price varies by seat type and departure schedule, with reference prices for each type of berth and compartment. Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule. Specific prices are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
In 2026, two new train sets of the New Oriental Express will be launched: luxury type and comfort type. Among them, the luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people has 1 carriage in total; the carriage with a capacity of 8 people has 5 carriages in total; the comfort carriage with a capacity of 10 people has 7 carriages in total. The entire train features private bathrooms in all compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering premium services. The overall livery is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
Reference prices for each period are as follows:
✅ May 6, May 14
Zungui Jinzuan (3-compartment carriage) 59,999 yuan/person
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Xiyue Jinzuan (4-compartment carriage) 54,999 yuan/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5-compartment carriage) 49,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
✅ June 1, June 30
Zungui Jinzuan (3-compartment carriage) 67,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4-compartment carriage) 62,999 yuan/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5-compartment carriage) 56,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
✅ June 11, June 25
Zungui Jinzuan (3-compartment carriage) 69,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4-compartment carriage) 63,999 yuan/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5-compartment carriage) 58,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
✅ July 9, July 23, August 6
1. Boyue Jinzuan: 56,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 5 compartments, capacity 10-20 people, all with bathrooms)
2. Xiyue Jinzuan: 62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can freely choose based on your budget and travel preferences.3. Zungui Jinzuan: 69,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
✅ September 3
Zungui Jinzuan (3-compartment carriage) 71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4-compartment carriage) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5-compartment carriage) 59,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
✅ September 17/26, 2026, starting and ending in Urumqi
Boyue Jinzuan:59,999 yuan/person (5 compartments per carriage, 10 people)
Xiyue Jinzuan:65,999 yuan/person (4 compartments per carriage, 8 people)
Zungui Jinzuan:71,999 yuan/person (3 compartments per carriage, 6 people)
✅ October 15, October 25
Zungui Jinzuan (3-compartment carriage) 44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4-compartment carriage) 39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5-compartment carriage) 36,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
The above prices are reference prices only. Specific charges are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
✨ Zungui Jinzuan Three-Compartment Car (Luxury carriage / capacity 6 people, 1 carriage in total)VI. How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express — How to Buy Tickets and Where to Book
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, here is a ticket booking guide for you.
Tourism products related to the New Oriental Express are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact and Consultation:Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the New Oriental Express.
🗓 ️ Choose a Travel Product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat and room type.
📝 Submit Personal Information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permit, passport, or other basic identification information for travel registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Fees and Service Information for the New Oriental Express
The service items included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, charging standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and charges are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, you can contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
For solo registrations, our company will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant laws.
VIII. Conclusion
Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities each have their own unique scenery. In 2026, if you want to avoid the hassle of making travel plans and rushing between destinations, and comfortably tour all of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, you can consider the New Oriental Express. Friends with travel plans can contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center at any time for details, and choose a suitable schedule to start your slow journey through Xinjiang.
In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train can only be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
