New Orient Express Xinjiang 15 Day Tour Price New Orient Express Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Official Website English Version
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, while also hoping for a comfortable and worry-free journey?
The ‘New Oriental Express’ luxury tourist train might be the answer you’re looking for.
This article will provide a detailed interpretation of this route from two perspectives: ‘the train itself’ and ‘the travel style,’ helping you determine if it’s suitable for you.
🛤 ️ What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., operating since 1999. It adopts a ‘one route, multiple scenic spots, train follows passengers’ model, allowing you to ‘rest on the train at night and visit scenic spots during the day.’ It is one of the representative high-end trains for touring Xinjiang.
✨ 2026 New Upgrade Highlights
New Generation Car Body:Equipped with folding bellows and tight-lock couplers, improving sand resistance, sealing, and soundproofing, resulting in smoother travel.
Luxury Cabins:All carriages are compartment-style, each with a bathroom and smart toilet.
Rich Facilities:Includes a dome starry sky themed dining car, kitchen living car, multi-function bar car, and panoramic sightseeing car.
Diverse Compartments:Offers different levels such as Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, meeting various travel needs for singles, couples, and families.
Thoughtful Service:The train consists of about 18 carriages with a total capacity of fewer than 200 people, ensuring a high service ratio. Medical staff are on board, and age-friendly facilities are available, making it suitable for seniors.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop
This route focuses on an in-depth tour of the entire Northern and Southern Xinjiang, combining the ‘New Oriental Express’ with ground transportation, allowing you to efficiently connect Xinjiang’s highlights within 14 days. The itinerary includes a summer version and an October Southern Xinjiang version.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, while also hoping for a comfortable and worry-free journey?Day 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 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 – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan 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
The ‘New Oriental Express’ luxury tourist train might be the answer you’re looking for.Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
Itinerary Pace Overview:
Northern Xinjiang Scenery Section:Urumqi → Koktokay → Altay → Hemu → Kanas → Colorful Beach, enjoying forests, river valleys, and lakes.
Yili Grassland Section:Sayram Lake → Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak, experiencing the vastness of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.’
Southern Xinjiang Culture Section:Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, and Taxkorgan County.
Cultural Experience Section:The October version specially arranges visits to Turpan, Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, etc., for an in-depth experience of Silk Road culture.
💰 Price Explanation
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
This article will provide a detailed interpretation of this route from two perspectives: ‘the train itself’ and ‘the travel style,’ helping you determine if it’s suitable for you.The price system for this route is clear, with different carriage levels corresponding to different prices, as follows:
Prices and Tour Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
🛤️ What is the New Oriental Express? Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices per person; actual costs may vary depending on travel dates, berth selection, and other factors.
Please ensure that the price policies for children, third/fourth persons are based on the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., operating since 1999. It adopts a ‘one route, multiple scenic spots, train follows passengers’ model, allowing you to ‘rest on the train at night and visit scenic spots during the day.’ It is one of the representative high-end trains for touring Xinjiang.📝 Registration and Fee Information
#Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, tourist trains, and other travel options, she is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep travel itineraries. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels in explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free tour of magnificent Xinjiang.
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to prepare your intended travel dates, number of people, and preferred carriage level in advance to obtain detailed itinerary materials and quotes.
Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include train seats, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, scenic spot tickets, and guide services. Specific inclusions are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
Fees Exclude:Round-trip transportation to Xinjiang, personal expenses, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Please be aware.
Pre-Trip Preparation
Documents:Bring valid documents such as ID cards.
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring warm clothing.
Health:Some sections have high altitudes; bring common medications and honestly inform about your health condition.
Contract:Carefully read the contract terms before departure, especially regarding cancellation, refunds, and liability allocation.
📞 Get a Customized Plan
If you want to know the specific availability for a certain tour date or wish to customize a plan based on your budget and interests, you can directly contact Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
#☎️ Inquiry:You can directly call Manager Wang Fei to discuss your travel ideas.
#Wang Fei Consultation:Add Manager Wang Fei’s #Wang Fei, send ‘New Oriental Express’ to get route materials and discuss details online.
Whether you yearn for the magnificent scenery of Northern Xinjiang or the Silk Road charm of Southern Xinjiang, this route can provide you with a comfortable and in-depth travel experience.
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