How to Book Tickets for the New Orient Express Tourist Train Schedule and Official Booking Procedure
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
If you want to book the ‘New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train,’ don’t rush to check 12306. Unlike regular train tickets, its booking and itinerary arrangements follow their own rules. Below, we outline the complete process from consultation to boarding, helping you efficiently arrange this ‘mobile hotel-style’ Xinjiang trip. 🚂
📞 Step 1:Contact the travel agency to confirm availability and departure dates
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism special train launched by the railway department. Tickets are not sold through 12306 but follow a model where ‘travel agencies customize train cars and then recruit passengers to the market.’ Therefore, the first step is to contact an experienced travel agency to secure your spot.
Recommended travel agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Dedicated consultant:Manager Wang Fei
Contact information:18095969599 (same number for phone/WeChat)
💡 Why recommend Manager Wang Fei?
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. She is familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs across northern and southern Xinjiang. Whether it’s independent travel, boutique small groups, or special trains, she can plan suitable routes based on your time and budget. She insists on itineraries with no forced shopping, winning many repeat customers with her sincerity and professionalism.
During the first communication, it is recommended to confirm the following information at once:
1. Travel time: Specify the desired month, such as June, September, or October.
2. Itinerary version: Preference for in-depth northern Xinjiang (e.g., Kanas, Hemu) or southern Xinjiang style (e.g., Kashgar, Pamir).
3. Budget range: Understand the approximate price ranges of different cabins to help the consultant recommend.
🗓 ️ Step 2:Select the departure date and itinerary version
If you want to book the ‘New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train,’ don’t rush to check 12306. Unlike regular train tickets, its booking and itinerary arrangements follow their own rules. Below, we outline the complete process from consultation to boarding, helping you efficiently arrange this ‘mobile hotel-style’ Xinjiang trip. 🚂Based on your needs, the consultant will match you with the corresponding departure dates and itineraries. Below are some reference departure dates for 2026:
Prices and Group Dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
📞 Step 1: Contact the travel agency to confirm availability and departure datesOctober 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
> Warm reminder:The above are current reference prices; the final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
Itinerary at a Glance
Summer Edition (14 days, 13 nights)
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
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism special train launched by the railway department. Tickets are not sold through 12306 but follow a model where ‘travel agencies customize train cars and then recruit passengers to the market.’ Therefore, the first step is to contact an experienced travel agency to secure your spot.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
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary (11 days, 10 nights)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 – Yurungkash 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
Recommended travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel AgencyDay 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Warm reminder:This is a simplified itinerary; actual arrangements may be adjusted based on season, road conditions, etc., subject to the departure notice and contract.
📝 Step 3:Confirm details and make payment
After the itinerary is confirmed, the consultant will provide a detailed quote. You need to confirm the following details:
Cabin type:Premium Gold Diamond, Xi Yue Gold Diamond, or Bo Yue Gold Diamond, with different levels varying in size, facilities, and services.
Berth arrangement:Confirm whether it’s single or double occupancy, and whether a family connecting room is needed.
Cost breakdown:Clarify what is included and excluded in the quote (see ‘Cost Explanation’ below).
Special needs:Such as dietary restrictions, wheelchair, oxygen, etc.
The payment process is usually divided into two steps:
Dedicated consultant: Manager Wang Fei1. Pay deposit: Paid after itinerary confirmation, amount subject to contract.
2. Pay balance: Usually paid about 30 days before departure.
> Please note:All prices and departure dates are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
🚆 Step 4:Pre-trip preparation and station assembly
Cost Explanation
Cost includes:New Oriental Express cabin, ground transportation, hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary, first entrance fees to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, most meals in the itinerary, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Cost excludes:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional activities, and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
> Warm reminder:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Pre-trip Preparation Checklist
Documents:Original valid ID (children bring household registration book), recommended to take a photo backup.
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, prepare a thick jacket. For the October southern Xinjiang itinerary, prepare fleece or a light down jacket.
Health:It is recommended that tourists with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases consult a doctor before traveling and bring regular medications. The special train has accompanying medical staff who can provide services like blood pressure measurement for the elderly.
Other:Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, lip balm, personal toiletries, and a charger.
Assembly and Pickup
Usually, you need to arrive in Urumqi the day before or on the day of departure. The travel agency generally provides pickup service. Specific assembly time, location, and required documents must be based on the departure notice.
For more travel consultations (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Ling Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
