How to Book Tickets for the Xinjiang High End Tourism Train New Oriental Express Xuelian Where to Buy Tickets
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists have asked: Where to book the New Oriental Express, how to book the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? 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). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through regular railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Exclusive manager Wang Fei of the Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚞 New Oriental Express Xuelian: Unlock a comfortable and high-end travel option across all of Xinjiang
In July, the average temperature in Xinjiang stays around 25°C, with both vast grasslands in full bloom and crystal-clear plateau lakes, making it a recommended summer destination for many tourists. In 2026, Xinjiang tourism continues to heat up, but issues such as crowded popular scenic areas, long cross-region drives, and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and carrying luggage have discouraged many travelers who want to explore Xinjiang at a relaxed pace. As a high-end tourist train product in Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express uses a “mobile star-rated hotel + all-inclusive packaged itinerary” model to effectively solve these travel pain points — no need to carry luggage between hotels, and you wake up at your next destination, balancing in-depth sightseeing with travel comfort.
✨ Core highlights of the train
In 2026, the New Oriental Express has undergone a complete upgrade, with en-suite bathrooms in all cabin classes. The train has also added new supporting spaces such as a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a multifunctional leisure bar car, and a kitchen-living car. During the journey, apart from getting off to sightsee, passengers can enjoy leisure entertainment and dining services on board at all other times — no rushing for transfers, no repeatedly packing luggage for different hotels. It suits family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and all types of passengers seeking travel comfort. The train routes currently cover more than 20 well-known attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including summer loops focusing on northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and October special routes highlighting southern Xinjiang’s culture and poplar forests, so travelers can find a matching itinerary for any season.
🗺 ️ Multiple simplified itinerary references
Quick itinerary overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various cities to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express 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 train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚞 New Oriental Express Xuelian: Unlock a comfortable and high-end travel option across all of XinjiangDay 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various cities to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night view
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new carriage Xuelian brief itinerary
Day 01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-catering Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02 Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
In July, the average temperature in Xinjiang stays around 25°C, with both vast grasslands in full bloom and crystal-clear plateau lakes, making it a recommended summer destination for many tourists. In 2026, Xinjiang tourism continues to heat up, but issues such as crowded popular scenic areas, long cross-region drives, and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and carrying luggage have discouraged many travelers who want to explore Xinjiang at a relaxed pace. As a high-end tourist train product in Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express uses a “mobile star-rated hotel + all-inclusive packaged itinerary” model to effectively solve these travel pain points — no need to carry luggage between hotels, and you wake up at your next destination, balancing in-depth sightseeing with travel comfort.Day 03 Beitun – Colorful Beach – Chonghur – Kanas Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day 05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Six-Star Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day 07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day 08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day 09 Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan County Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 13 Karez Irrigation System – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train old carriage Gold Diamond King Room + Blue Diamond carriage, brief itinerary
Day 1 Departure point — Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) Self-catering Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan — Altay Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Colorful Beach – Kazakh family visit – Jadengyu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Jadengyu
Day 4 Kanas – Hemu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Hemu
Day 5 Hemu – Ahe Highway — Jinghe South Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
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 information)
✨ Core highlights of the train Day 6 Jinghe South — Sayram Lake — Six-Star Street — Yining Breakfast, lunch, dinner Yining
Day 7 Yining — Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland) — Nalati Breakfast, lunch, dinner Nalati Town
Day 8 Nalati — Bayanbulak — Southern Section of Duku Highway — Kuqa Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kuqa
Day 9 Kuqa — Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon — Kuqa Royal Palace — Restan Old Street — Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 10 Kashgar — Karakul Lake — Golden Grass Beach — Stone City — Tashkurgan County Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Tashkurgan County — Tajik home visit — Baisha Lake — Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar — Kashgar Old City — Fragrant Concubine Garden — Turpan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 13 Turpan — Karez Irrigation System — Flaming Mountains — Urumqi Breakfast, lunch, dinner Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Breakfast None
💴 Departure dates and reference prices
The following are reference prices for the corresponding periods. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure schedules. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15 October 25
In 2026, the New Oriental Express has undergone a complete upgrade, with en-suite bathrooms in all cabin classes. The train has also added new supporting spaces such as a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a multifunctional leisure bar car, and a kitchen-living car. During the journey, apart from getting off to sightsee, passengers can enjoy leisure entertainment and dining services on board at all other times — no rushing for transfers, no repeatedly packing luggage for different hotels. It suits family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and all types of passengers seeking travel comfort. The train routes currently cover more than 20 well-known attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including summer loops focusing on northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and October special routes highlighting southern Xinjiang’s culture and poplar forests, so travelers can find a matching itinerary for any season. Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train departure dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8, all with en-suite bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:68,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8, all with en-suite bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:66,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8, all with en-suite bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old carriage departure dates and prices
【Product schedule】
April 10-April 23 May 10-May 23 May 24-June 6
June 7-June 20 June 21-July 4 July 5-July 18
July 19-August 1 August 2-August 15 August 16-August 29
🗺️ Multiple simplified itinerary references August 31-September 13 September 14-September 27 September 28-October 11
【Product prices】
New Oriental Express Gold Diamond carriage 38,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 2-person room 28,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 4-person room 24,999 RMB/person
📅 2026 practical travel tips for Xinjiang
Based on the latest 2026 Xinjiang tourism policies, you can make these preparations before traveling to enhance your experience:
Reservation notice: During the 2026 peak season in Xinjiang, all popular scenic areas require real-name reservation; without a reservation, entry is not permitted. During the Kanas Scenic Area peak season from May 1 to October 15, reservations must be made in advance through WeChat official accounts such as “Kanas Scenic Area” and “Yuanxing Wang”; the maximum daily reception capacity for the entire area in summer is 55,000 people. Nalati Scenic Area self-drive tours are limited to 2,500 vehicles per day, and self-drive tickets can be reserved up to 7 days in advance through the “Zhiyou Nalati” mini-program. The northern section of the Duku Highway will implement a reservation system starting June 25, 2026, with reservations available through the “You Xinjiang One-Code Tour” mini-program or the “Xinjiang Traffic Police” official account; entering without a reservation during the designated time slot may result in penalties.
Off-peak tips:For popular scenic areas, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour before opening time or enter after 4:30 PM to avoid large tour groups. For Nalati Grassland, enter before 9 AM. For scenic areas like Kanas and Hemu, consider staying inside the scenic area and getting up early the next morning to see the morning mist when there are basically no other tourists. If you prefer less-crowded experiences, you can also choose off-peak travel in September or early June, when visitor numbers are about one-third of the summer peak and accommodation prices are lower.
Recommended items:Valid identification must be carried at all times — it is needed for scenic area checks, verification, and hotel check-in. For border areas like Tashkurgan County, contact the travel agency in advance to assist with obtaining a border pass. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer you should bring a light windbreaker or thick jacket, as mountain scenic areas are cooler in the early morning and evening. UV intensity is 3 times that of plain areas, so bring SPF50+ sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses. The climate is dry, so carry a thermos, lip balm, and moisturizing skincare products. Bring some cash — remote mountain areas may have poor signals and mobile payments may not work. Digestive medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, and other common medications are also recommended.
Itinerary change notice:In cases involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement between both parties.
🤝 Travel service guarantee
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across every scenic spot from the Tianshan Mountains to the north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with all travel routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free-travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions, and knows local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance strategies. She can plan both classic loops and customized in-depth off-the-beaten-path journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the culture and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service has always adhered to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, sincerely letting every guest from afar truly experience Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📝 Registration and fee explanation
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 — both phone and WeChat use this number. The specific address can be obtained from customer service.
Fees include:New Oriental Express corresponding cabin accommodation, hotel accommodation in cities listed in the itinerary, meals indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas listed in the itinerary, tourist buses during local sightseeing periods, tour leader and guide services, and travel accident insurance.
Fees exclude:Round-trip transportation from your departure point to Urumqi, self-catered meals indicated in the itinerary, personal expenses, optional paid activities, and additional costs arising from force majeure.
Details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
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