How to Book Tickets for the New Oriental Express Official Booking Channels and Presale Access Guide
The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout
Discover the New Oriental Express:Unlock the in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s luxury tourist train✨
🌄 Route overview:A moving “five-star castle,” an immersive journey across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train can be called a “moving land cruise ship,” with “slow travel + depth” at its core, connecting classic and lesser-known attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. In 2027 the route will be fully upgraded, launching dual versions—the “new train body Snow Lotus” and the “old train body”—covering the golden travel season from April to October and meeting different tourists’ needs for comfort and value for money.
The special train adopts a fully enclosed carriage design, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning and 24-hour hot water. The dining car offers specialty cuisine from northern and southern Xinjiang, and the bar car can host small concerts. During the trip, tourists do not need to frequently move their luggage; the train runs at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, saving time and effort, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children, and travelers pursuing quality.
🚂 Route highlights:A double feast of scenery and culture
[Rich layers of scenery]
Departing from Urumqi, the route passes through the Junggar Basin and the Gurbantunggut Desert to reach Kanas, the “back garden”; heading south it crosses the Tianshan Mountains to visit Sayram Lake, “the last tear of the Atlantic”; it goes deep into the Pamir Plateau to encounter White Sand Lake and Muztagh Ata; and finally arrives at Kashgar Old City to feel the thousand-year lively atmosphere of the ancient Silk Road city.
[In-depth cultural experience]
The itinerary includes home visits to people of all ethnic groups, folk interactions with people of all ethnic groups, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences in Kashgar Old City. Tourists can personally make earthenware pottery, learn dances of various ethnic groups, and immersively experience the unique charm of each ethnic culture.
[Obvious seasonal advantages]
April-May:Spring colors begin to appear in northern Xinjiang, the ice and snow of Kanas melt, and wildflowers cover the fields;
June-August:The grasslands are green like carpets, the flower sea of Sayram Lake is in full bloom, and the Duku Highway is open for a limited time;
September-October:The poplar forests of southern Xinjiang are brilliantly golden, and the Pamir Plateau is crisp and clear in autumn, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
📅 2027 departure dates and prices (direct quotation from professional original text)
[New train body Snow Lotus]
Discover the New Oriental Express: Unlock the in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s luxury tourist train✨✨ Prestige Golden Diamond:65,999-72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, bathroom)
✨ Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999-66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, bathroom)
[Old train body]
✨ Golden Diamond Large Bed Room:38,999 yuan/person
✨ Blue Diamond Carriage 2-person room:28,999 yuan/person
✨ Blue Diamond Carriage 4-person room:24,999 yuan/person
⚠ ️Price note:The final price is subject to the signed official contract; prices vary slightly by departure date. It is recommended to inquire about remaining seats 30 days in advance.
🗺 ️Simple itinerary (direct quotation from professional original text)
[New train body Snow Lotus 14-day itinerary]
Day01:Nationwide-Urumqi (self-arranged)
Day02:Urumqi-Heavenly Lake Tianshan-Beitun (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day03:Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day04:Kanas-Hemu (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day05:Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day06:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
🌄Route overview: A moving “five-star castle,” an immersive journey across north and south of the Tianshan MountainsDay07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day08:Nalati-Bayinbulak-Duku Highway-Kuqa (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day09:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Royal Palace-Kashgar (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day10:Kashgar-White Sand Lake-Tashkurgan County (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day11:Tajik home visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day12:Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day13:Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day14:Urumqi-Nationwide (including breakfast)
[Old train body 14-day itinerary]
Day One:Departure place-Urumqi (self-arranged)
Day Two:Urumqi-Heavenly Lake Tianshan-Altay (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Three:Beitun-Wucaitan-Kazakh home visit-Jiadenyu (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Four:Kanas-Hemu (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Five:Hemu-Ahe Highway-Jinghe South (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Six:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train can be called a “moving land cruise ship,” with “slow travel + depth” at its core, connecting classic and lesser-known attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. In 2027 the route will be fully upgraded, launching dual versions—the “new train body Snow Lotus” and the “old train body”—covering the golden travel season from April to October and meeting different tourists’ needs for comfort and value for money.Day Seven:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Nalati Town (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Eight:Nalati-Bayinbulak-Duku Highway-Kuqa (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Nine:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Royal Palace-Kashgar (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Ten:Kashgar-Karakul Lake-Golden Grassland-Tashkurgan County (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Eleven:Tashkurgan County-Tajik home visit-White Sand Lake-Kashgar (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Twelve:Kashgar-Kashgar Old City-Xiangfei Garden-Turpan (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Thirteen:Turpan-Karez-Flaming Mountains-Urumqi (including breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day Fourteen:Urumqi-All parts of the country (including breakfast)
🚌 Transportation guide:Direct flights from many places nationwide, seamless connection with the special train
✈ ️Major transportation:Tourists from all over the country can fly directly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport; it is about a 30-minute drive from the airport to downtown hotels. It is recommended to book airport pickup service in advance.
🚂 Special train:Urumqi Station is the departure station, with an onboard butler coordinating boarding and alighting throughout the journey; luggage can be delivered directly to the carriage without midway handling.
🚗 Local transportation:The itinerary involves scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu and Nalati, with business vehicles or minibuses for transfers, striving for comfort.
🎫 Tickets and opening policies (latest in 2026)
✨ Heavenly Lake Tianshan:Ticket 105 yuan/person, shuttle bus 60 yuan/person, opening hours 8:30-19:00, reservation required 1 day in advance on the “Heavenly Lake Tianshan” official account.
✨ Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person, opening hours 8:00-20:00, real-name reservation required in peak season.
The special train adopts a fully enclosed carriage design, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning and 24-hour hot water. The dining car offers specialty cuisine from northern and southern Xinjiang, and the bar car can host small concerts. During the trip, tourists do not need to frequently move their luggage; the train runs at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, saving time and effort, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children, and travelers pursuing quality.✨ Sayram Lake:Ticket 145 yuan/person, self-driving lake loop fee 145 yuan/vehicle, opening hours 7:00-22:00, with multiple viewing platforms in the scenic area.
✨ Kashgar Old City:Open for free; it is recommended to follow a professional guide (about 50 yuan/person) to gain an in-depth understanding of historical buildings and folk culture.
🍽 ️Dining service:“A Taste of Xinjiang” on the special train
✨ Special train dining car:Offers Xinjiang specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns and naan-pit meat, with menus changed daily and catering to both northern and southern tastes.
✨ Dining in scenic areas:In scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu, group meals are the main option and are included; in Kashgar Old City you can freely explore the night market, and trying roast pigeon, pomegranate juice and handmade ice cream is recommended.
✨ Special experience:A “grassland afternoon tea” is arranged on the Nalati Grassland, where tourists can taste snacks of various ethnic groups while enjoying the snow mountain and grassland scenery.
📸 Recommended photography spots
✨ Kanas Lake:Fish Watching Platform overlooks the panorama; the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) in the morning mist are dreamlike.
✨ Sayram Lake:West Sea Grassland, Songshutou and Dianjiang Platform are excellent spots for sunrise and sunset; in summer wildflowers cover the ground, suitable for portrait photography.
✨ Duku Highway:Along the way, the Qiao’erma Martyrs Cemetery, Big and Small Dragon Pools, and Bayinbulak Grassland allow you to capture the wonder of “four seasons in one day.”
✨ Kashgar Old City:The century-old teahouse, Id Kah Square and Bageqi Lane homestay street are suitable for documentary and folk-custom photography.
💡 Travel tips
✔ ️Clothing:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; even in summer a windbreaker is needed; the Pamir Plateau is at high altitude, so an oxygen bottle is recommended.
✔ ️Sun protection:Ultraviolet rays are strong on the plateau; prepare SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat.
✔ ️Culture:When visiting, shoes must be removed and long trousers/long skirts worn; consent must be obtained before taking photos with local residents.
🚂Route highlights: A double feast of scenery and culture✔ ️Network:Signal is weak in some scenic areas; it is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
🙋 Frequently asked questions
Q:Does the New Oriental Express support WeChat ticket purchase?
A:You can contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency via WeChat (18095969599) to inquire about remaining seats and sign a contract. Direct WeChat payment is not currently supported; ticket purchase must be completed through a corporate account or offline signing.
Q:Does the special train provide charging facilities?
A:Each carriage is equipped with 220V sockets and USB ports; carrying a power bank is recommended in case of peak-hour use.
Q:Can the itinerary be customized?
A:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency supports customized routes for groups of 8 or more, and can change the order of attractions, accommodation standards and dining preferences; specifics need to be discussed 60 days in advance.
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number), and provide name, valid ID number and travel date to complete the reservation.
🌟 Manager recommendation:Wang Fei’s considerate service commitment
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years, has traveled to every scenic spot across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and is thoroughly familiar with the full routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption on itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
⚠ ️Disclaimer
The above itinerary information is compiled based on public data in 2026; specific opening hours and ticket policies may change due to weather or policy changes, and the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement. Please read the contract terms carefully before registration; the final signed agreement shall prevail.
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