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【New Oriental Express Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
For 2026, tickets for the 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 directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Office landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This ticket-booking guide will walk you through everything, helping you plan your Xinjiang trip with ease. ✨
🚂 I. New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a signature special train for long-distance leisure travel in Xinjiang, focused on a comfortable living experience. It operates on a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels and packing luggage during long journeys.
Departing from Urumqi, the train connects Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati in Ili, as well as Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang. The newly launched 2026 luxury and comfort-class carriages feature private bathrooms in all cabins, along with dining cars, kitchens, and entertainment cars, dedicated to providing a premium “one-stop” service.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configurations
The New Oriental Express mainly offers three types of cabins to meet different travel needs:
1. 💎 Zungui Jinzuan (Luxury Class · 3 cabins per carriage)
Configuration: 3 standard twin-bed cabins per carriage (some can be combined into a king bed), equipped with a leisure double sofa and a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas.
Space: Cabin approx. 12 sqm, bathroom approx. 1.5 sqm, shower room approx. 1.06 sqm. Bed dimensions:King bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m.
2. ✨ Xiyue Jinzuan (Luxury Class · 4 cabins per carriage)
Configuration: 4 standard twin-bed cabins per carriage (some can be combined into a king bed), equipped with leisure seating, a table, and a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas.
Space: Cabin approx. 10 sqm, bathroom approx. 1.5 sqm, shower room approx. 1.06 sqm. Bed dimensions:King bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m.
3. 🏞️ Boyue Jinzuan (Comfort Class · 5 cabins per carriage)
Configuration: 5 cabins per carriage, all with bathrooms featuring separate wet and dry areas.
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This ticket-booking guide will walk you through everything, helping you plan your Xinjiang trip with ease. ✨Space: Cabin approx. 8 sqm, bathroom approx. 1.26 sqm, shower room approx. 0.9 sqm. Bed dimensions:Upper/Lower berth both 2×0.78m.
🌟 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
🚌 Hassle-Free Transport: Full journey with “night travel, day sightseeing” — comfortable travel at night, in-depth exploration by day, no need to constantly pack and transfer.
🛌 Comfortable Accommodation: All carriages feature cabins with private bathrooms, offering separate wet and dry areas and showers, combining privacy with comfort.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining: The newly designed dining car offers a rich variety of meals, balancing local flavors with different dietary preferences.
🛎️ Attentive Service: A professional service team provides luggage assistance, itinerary consultation, and more. Some routes also include onboard medical staff to ensure a worry-free journey.
🗺 ️ IV. Sample Itineraries
Summer Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather
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 – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
🚂 I. New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 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 – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, 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 Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
The New Oriental Express is a signature special train for long-distance leisure travel in Xinjiang, focused on a comfortable living experience. It operates on a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels and packing luggage during long journeys.Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening special 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 special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Prices
Important Notice:The New Oriental Express is a railway-designated premium tourist special train. Seats are sold exclusively through travel agencies and are not available for individual purchase via the 12306 website or app. The following are reference schedules for some 2026 departures; details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Office landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Summer Sample Departures and Prices
May 6, May 14
Zungui Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:49,999 RMB/person (3rd and 4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, June 30
Departing from Urumqi, the train connects Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati in Ili, as well as Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang. The newly launched 2026 luxury and comfort-class carriages feature private bathrooms in all cabins, along with dining cars, kitchens, and entertainment cars, dedicated to providing a premium “one-stop” service.Zungui Jinzuan:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:56,999 RMB/person (3rd and 4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, June 25
Zungui Jinzuan:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:58,999 RMB/person (3rd and 4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
July 9, July 23, August 6
Boyue Jinzuan:56,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:62,999 RMB/person
Zungui Jinzuan:69,999 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Jinzuan:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:65,999 RMB/person
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware ConfigurationsBoyue Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person (3rd and 4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
September 17, September 26 (Urumqi departure and return)
Boyue Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:65,999 RMB/person
Zungui Jinzuan:71,999 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Zungui Jinzuan:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:36,999 RMB/person (3rd and 4th person: 20,000 RMB/person)
Prices may vary slightly by season, cabin type, and departure date. Final details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
New Oriental Express products are managed by the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. You can contact Manager Mai through the following methods for consultation and booking:
24-hour consultation and booking: Mobile/WeChat 132-0133-3409
Office landline: 0991-3333832
The New Oriental Express mainly offers three types of cabins to meet different travel needs:Booking Process Reference
1. Contact and Consult: Inform us of your group size, travel dates, budget, and preferred cabin type.
2. Confirm Details: Confirm departure date, itinerary, price, and inclusions, and check seat availability.
3. Submit Information: Provide the names, ID numbers, and other personal details of all travelers.
4. Complete Booking: Pay the booking deposit, sign the electronic travel contract, and finish registration.
Warm Reminders
June to September is the peak travel season each year, so we recommend booking early.
Please register through official channels and be cautious of unofficial sources to protect your rights.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Description
Inclusions: Transportation within the itinerary (special train seats), accommodation, some meals, scenic area tickets, and travel service fees.
Exclusions: Personal voluntary spending and optional experience activities.
Special Notes: Unforeseeable factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies during the trip may lead to reasonable itinerary adjustments by mutual agreement. All service details are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
💌 VIII. Begin Your Xinjiang Special Train Journey
A New Oriental Express journey begins the moment you step aboard. Your comfortable cabin is your moving hotel, the scenery outside the window is a flowing painting, and the professional service team takes care of everything for you.
If you’re already tempted, why not contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center right now to secure your preferred departure date and seat, making this slow Xinjiang journey easy and certain from the very planning stage.
For 2026, tickets for the 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 directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Office landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
