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【New Oriental Express Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official 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 is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Friends who want to take the New Oriental Express for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang in 2026, take a look. This practical guide covering departure schedule selection, seat comparison, and booking process will help you easily plan your exclusive slow tour of Xinjiang 👇
🚞 I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Special Train
The New Oriental Special Train is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It originated from the classic Orient Express IP that was specially used to receive foreign guests in the 1980s and 1990s. After its 2026 upgrade, it deeply integrates the cultural positioning of Xinjiang as a hub on the ancient Silk Road, adopting a travel model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.
In 2026, the New Oriental Express plans to operate multiple departures covering several routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, passing through more than 20 well-known natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who prefer in-depth experiences and do not want to rush their itinerary. The itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement to suit different travel needs.
🛏 ️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Special Train
The New Oriental Special Train offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing free choice based on personal budget and travel preferences. In 2026, two brand-new train sets — Luxury and Comfort — have been launched. The overall livery is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. The entire train features private bathrooms in all compartments, complemented by newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, where corresponding services can be enjoyed.
1. Noble Gold Diamond Three-Compartment Car: A luxury-type carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 1 carriage in total. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-bed mode. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 6 distinguished guests and features multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is approximately 12 sqm, the bathroom is 1.5 sqm, the shower room is 1.06 sqm, the king bed measures 2 x 1.7 meters, and the single bed measures 2 x 0.85 meters.
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment Car: A luxury-type carriage with a capacity of 8 people, 5 carriages in total. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king 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 and features multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is approximately 10 sqm, the bathroom is 1.5 sqm, the shower room is 1.06 sqm, the king bed measures 2 x 1.7 meters, and the single bed measures 2 x 0.85 meters.
3. Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment Car: A comfort-type carriage with a capacity of 10 people, 7 carriages in total. Each carriage has 5 compartments, each equipped with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 10 distinguished guests. The total compartment area is approximately 8 sqm, both the upper and lower berths measure 2 x 0.78 meters, the bathroom is 1.26 sqm, and the shower room is 0.9 sqm.
The entire train also features many detailed designs: rounded anti-collision corners, damped hardware on cabinet doors to prevent finger pinching, voice-activated plus touch-screen switches for easy operation, and a dome starry-sky themed dining car that adds a more pleasant atmosphere to the journey.
Friends who want to take the New Oriental Express for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang in 2026, take a look. This practical guide covering departure schedule selection, seat comparison, and booking process will help you easily plan your exclusive slow tour of Xinjiang 👇✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Special Train
The New Oriental Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from conventional tourism.
1. Attentive Accompanying Service: Each train is equipped with 1 professional medical staff member and a first-aid kit. In response to Xinjiang’s plateau climate, anti-altitude-sickness medication and oxygen cylinders are prepared in advance. Tourists over 70 years old can enjoy exclusive health record services. Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler who can respond to passenger needs at any time.
2. Featured Cultural Experiences: The itinerary includes interactive sessions with intangible cultural heritage inheritors on board. Along the way, immersive experiences such as mulberry bark paper rubbing can be participated in. Relevant scholars are also invited to explain historical and cultural content along the route. Some departures feature stargazing lectures where astronomy experts interpret the plateau night sky.
3. Comfortable Accommodation Experience: The compartment is equivalent to a mobile hotel space, with all facilities configured according to residential needs. There is no need to change accommodation throughout the journey or repeatedly pack luggage.
4. Exclusive Souvenir Service: The itinerary includes travel photography services. After the trip, a personalized short video souvenir album will be created for tourists to preserve travel memories.
5. Local Reception Service: Based on the characteristics of each transit area, tourists can experience the local cultural atmosphere immediately upon leaving the station. The itinerary is loosely arranged, reserving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the New Oriental Special Train
Currently, the New Oriental Express offers two different itineraries, respectively suited for summer travel and the October southern Xinjiang themed trip. Both follow the logic of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, with no need for repeated transfers throughout the journey, allowing easy enjoyment of all major scenic spots along the way.
The first is the summer version itinerary:
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
🚞 I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Special TrainDay 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 – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Special Train is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It originated from the classic Orient Express IP that was specially used to receive foreign guests in the 1980s and 1990s. After its 2026 upgrade, it deeply integrates the cultural positioning of Xinjiang as a hub on the ancient Silk Road, adopting a travel model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
The second is the October southern Xinjiang itinerary:
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening special train to Hotan
Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan City – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night view
Day 05:Special 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 Residential Area, evening special train to Kuqa
In 2026, the New Oriental Express plans to operate multiple departures covering several routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, passing through more than 20 well-known natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who prefer in-depth experiences and do not want to rush their itinerary. The itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement to suit different travel needs.Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
📅 V. 2026 New Oriental Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description
In 2026, the New Oriental Special Train will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with denser schedules during the peak tourism season to accommodate travel plans at different times. The per-person travel prices vary by seat type and departure schedule. Reference prices are as follows:
May 6 and May 14 departures:
Noble Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): reference price RMB 59,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): reference price RMB 54,999/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): reference price RMB 49,999/person; third and fourth persons: reference price RMB 30,000/person
June 1 and June 30 departures:
Noble Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): reference price RMB 67,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): reference price RMB 62,999/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): reference price RMB 56,999/person; third and fourth persons: reference price RMB 30,000/person
June 11 and June 25 departures:
🛏️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Special TrainNoble Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): reference price RMB 69,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): reference price RMB 63,999/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): reference price RMB 58,999/person; third and fourth persons: reference price RMB 30,000/person
July 9, July 23, and August 6 departures:
Boyue Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 56,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 62,999/person; Noble Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 69,999/person
September 3 departure:
Noble Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): reference price RMB 71,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): reference price RMB 65,999/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): reference price RMB 59,999/person; third and fourth persons: reference price RMB 30,000/person
September 17 and 26 Urumqi start-and-end departures:
Boyue Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 59,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 65,999/person; Noble Gold Diamond: reference price RMB 71,999/person
October 15 and October 25 departures:
Noble Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): reference price RMB 44,999/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): reference price RMB 39,999/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): reference price RMB 36,999/person; third and fourth persons: reference price RMB 20,000/person
Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure schedule. The actual price is subject to consultation and the signed contract.
📞 VI. New Oriental Special Train Booking and Registration Methods
The New Oriental Special Train offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing free choice based on personal budget and travel preferences. In 2026, two brand-new train sets — Luxury and Comfort — have been launched. The overall livery is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. The entire train features private bathrooms in all compartments, complemented by newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, where corresponding services can be enjoyed.If you want to ride the New Oriental Special Train, please keep this ticket booking guide.
New Oriental Special Train-related tourism products are not sold as standalone tickets on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itinerary arrangements, and complete bookings through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the New Oriental Special Train.
2. Choose a Travel Product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents, passport, or other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain the corresponding 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 seats. 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. New Oriental Special Train Fees and Service Related Description
The service items included in the New Oriental Special Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. For solo registrations, our company will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules are primarily governed by the Tourism Law. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
Xinjiang has a vast territory with different scenery in different seasons — spring has flower seas, summer has grasslands, and autumn has populus euphratica forests, suitable for travel at multiple times of the year. If you also want to start an in-depth Xinjiang journey without rushing around, you can contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for related information. We look forward to embarking on a magnificent journey through Xinjiang with you.
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official 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 is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
