Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Booking Guide Official Channels Full Strategy
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: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
Want to book the New Oriental Express Xinjiang special train but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will explain the booking process and price structure in detail, helping you easily plan this ‘mobile five-star hotel’ journey. ✨
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. It has been in operation since 1999 and is known as the ‘five-star hotel on rails.’ In 2026, the train has been fully upgraded, featuring a ‘slow travel’ model where ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery moves with the train,’ allowing you to comfortably connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts from your carriage.
✨ 2026 Upgrade Highlights
🛏 ️ Comfortable Accommodation:All carriages are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation. New family connecting rooms have been added for convenient travel with relatives and friends.
🍽 ️ Mobile Hotel:Features a dome starry sky themed restaurant, a kitchen-living carriage, and a multi-functional bar carriage, offering specialty cuisine and leisure spaces.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:Medical staff and common medications are provided throughout the journey, with dedicated butlers and emergency call devices in each carriage.
🎨 Cultural Experience:Arranges ethnic welcome ceremonies like Meshrep and Black Horse Dance, and offers immersive experiences such as travel photography and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts.
🗺 ️ ‘New Oriental’ Route Overview
This route is named ‘New Oriental’ and is mainly divided into two options: the summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang grand loop and the autumn in-depth Southern Xinjiang tour. You can choose based on the season and your interests.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Want to book the New Oriental Express Xinjiang special train but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will explain the booking process and price structure in detail, helping you easily plan this ‘mobile five-star hotel’ journey. ✨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 – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – 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
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?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 – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – 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, High Terrace 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:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
The New Oriental Express is a tourism product that includes specified items in the itinerary. Prices vary based on carriage class and departure date. Below are the 2026 reference prices for you:
Prices and Tour Dates
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. It has been in operation since 1999 and is known as the ‘five-star hotel on rails.’ In 2026, the train has been fully upgraded, featuring a ‘slow travel’ model where ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery moves with the train,’ allowing you to comfortably connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts from your carriage. June 1, June 30
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
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 person 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
✨ 2026 Upgrade Highlights Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are per-person reference prices; the final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
For the same class, the 3rd and 4th co-travelers have corresponding discounted prices.
Prices may change due to policies, market conditions, etc. It is recommended to consult early to secure a spot.
📝 How to Book?
To book the New Oriental Express, please follow the official process below:
1. Choose the Route and Departure Date
Based on your vacation and preferences, decide whether to choose the summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang panoramic route or the October in-depth Southern Xinjiang tour route.
2. Contact the Travel Agency to Confirm Availability
New Oriental Express tickets are not sold through 12306; they must be booked through a travel agency. You can contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, inform her of your desired route, departure date, and number of people, and check seat availability.
3. Submit Information and Pay a Deposit
🛏️ Comfortable Accommodation: All carriages are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation. New family connecting rooms have been added for convenient travel with relatives and friends.After confirming availability, provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other information as required, and pay a deposit. The deposit amount is subject to the travel agency’s current policy, with the balance usually due about 30 days before departure.
4. Sign the Travel Contract
After paying the deposit, the travel agency will provide a detailed itinerary and an electronic contract. Carefully read the itinerary, cost details, and cancellation/modification terms, and sign after confirming everything is correct.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation and Pickup
Pay attention to the travel agency’s departure notice before departure and arrive in Urumqi as required for assembly. The special train usually offers pickup services; specific arrangements are subject to the contract.
💡 Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder?
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, who will serve you, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She is familiar with all routes across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, can plan itineraries based on your needs, and adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the journey, ensuring a worry-free and enjoyable trip.
> Manager Wang Fei
> 📞 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
> Whether you’re inquiring about routes, checking prices, or planning itinerary details, she will provide professional answers and advice.
📌 Pre-Booking Tips
Book Early During Peak Season:Tourist special train seats are limited, especially during the peak season from June to September. It is recommended to consult several months in advance to avoid missing your preferred departure date.
Monitor Your Health:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau) and long-distance travel. Please assess based on your health condition. If you feel unwell, inform the travel agency in advance.
Allow Flexible Time:It is recommended to set aside 1-2 buffer days for round-trip transportation and itinerary transitions to cope with possible weather or road condition changes.
Clarify Cost Details:Before signing the contract, be sure to confirm what is included and excluded (such as some meals, personal expenses, etc.), with specifics based on actual consultation and the signed contract.
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