Xinjiang Sunset Red Tour How to Buy the New Oriental Express Special Train Purchase Steps Tutorial
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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 bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 Want to take the New Oriental Express for a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip? The ticket purchase process is completely different from regular train tickets. This guide will clarify everything for you.
🎟 ️ Step 1:Distinguish between two types of ‘tickets’
1. ‘Train seats’ issued by the railway department
The New Oriental Express is a tourist train, with seats uniformly issued by the railway department, not sold through the 12306 website or app.
Tickets must be purchased through the operator’s partner travel agency, and a formal travel contract must be signed.
2. ‘Travel products’ sold by travel agencies
The ‘New Oriental’ routes you see are all-inclusive travel products covering round-trip transportation, hotel accommodation, attraction tickets, guide services, etc.
The price is based on the contract signed with the travel agency.
> Key tip:To ride, you must book through a travel agency; to learn about itinerary details, you also need to check the travel agency’s route descriptions.
📞 Step 2:Contact the travel agency to confirm availability
Registration channel
🚂 Want to take the New Oriental Express for a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip? The ticket purchase process is completely different from regular train tickets. This guide will clarify everything for you. You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Professional travel consultant
Serving you is Manager Wang Fei, a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She is thoroughly familiar with routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in both northern and southern Xinjiang. She excels in free travel, boutique small groups, customized local car rentals, and tourist trains, and can plan itineraries based on your needs, adhering to a no-shopping policy throughout the trip for a worry-free experience.
Contact information
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Manager Wang Fei)
Communication points:When calling or adding WeChat, please specify your planned travel dates, preferred season (summer in northern Xinjiang or autumn in southern Xinjiang), and budget range, so Manager Wang Fei can check availability and recommend suitable departures.
📋 Step 3:Understand prices and departure schedules
Below are the reference prices and group dates for this ‘New Oriental’ route. The final details are subject to the signed formal contract.
Prices and group dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
🎟️ Step 1: Distinguish between two types of ‘tickets’ Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 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) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 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) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
1. ‘Train seats’ issued by the railway department Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
> Reminder:Prices may fluctuate based on travel season, group size, etc. The final price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
Simple itinerary arrangement
Quick itinerary (Summer version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
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 – 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
The New Oriental Express is a tourist train, with seats uniformly issued by the railway department, not sold through the 12306 website or app.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express 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 Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Tickets must be purchased through the operator’s partner travel agency, and a formal travel contract must be signed.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 Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
📝 Step 4:Sign contract and pay to secure seats
1. Confirm details: After confirming the departure date, carriage class, price, and inclusions with the travel agency, request a detailed itinerary and electronic contract.
2. Make payment: Usually, a deposit is required first, with the balance paid by an agreed date. The specific amount and payment method are subject to the travel agency’s instructions.
3. Obtain receipts: After payment, keep the contract, invoice, and payment receipts safe.
💡 Step 5:Practical tips
Book early:Seats on the New Oriental Express are limited, especially in summer and autumn. It is recommended to inquire months in advance for better planning.
Peak season confirmation:Before departure, reconfirm with the travel agency about any temporary changes to train schedules, stops, or hotels, and pay attention to weather and road conditions affecting the itinerary.
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