2027 New Oriental Express Presale Dates, Seats, and Booking Process Explained

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists ask: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express? How do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express? Which is the legitimate booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a customized packaged cultural tourism product of the railway (including train dedicated-seat + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land bus + guide service + insurance and other all-in-one tourist train products covering designated items within the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through legitimate railway travel agencies. Legitimate booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated 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). Receive electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes: selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚇 New benefit from the opening of Urumqi Xuelianshan Tunnel! The comfort of the Xuelian号 special train itinerary is upgraded again
With the official opening of the Urumqi Xuelianshan Tunnel, the winding mountain road that originally required a detour from Urumqi city to Tianshan Tianchi has been greatly shortened, and the travel time has been compressed from the original 1 hour 40 minutes to about 1 hour 10 minutes. The road surface is smoother and traffic efficiency is higher. For tourists choosing the New Oriental Express Xuelian号 special train, the first stop to Tianshan Tianchi no longer requires an early departure. The saved time can be used to stay longer and experience more in the Tianchi scenic area, and the comfort of the entire journey has been significantly improved.
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Xuelian号 special train focuses on a one-stop in-depth travel experience across southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire route connects the core landscape belts of the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, and Pamir Plateau. It covers not only popular natural attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak, but also sites combining natural and cultural features such as Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and Pamir Scenic Area. Tourists do not need to transfer transportation multiple times or go through the trouble of booking accommodation repeatedly. It is suitable for families traveling together, friends traveling together, and others who want to check in on the core scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang at once and pursue travel quality.
Based on the recent policies of Xinjiang cultural tourism in 2026, these practical pieces of information can be understood in advance during the trip:
The northern section of the Duku Highway will implement a reservation system for passage starting June 25, 2026. Reservations are recommended for small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) and trucks with an approved load capacity of less than 5 tons. Passing without a reservation will face a penalty of a 200 yuan fine and 1 point deducted. The southern section of Duku (Nalati to Kuqa) does not require reservations and can be passed normally. The local vehicles provided with the special train all meet the passage requirements, and staff will complete reservations in advance, so tourists do not need to operate it themselves.
Sayram Lake will implement a real-name reservation system during the 2026 peak season (April 25-October 15). Self-driving tickets are limited to 3,000 per day and need to be reserved 3-7 days in advance via the mini program. Self-driving tickets cannot be purchased on site. Swimming and playing in the water are prohibited throughout the scenic area. It is recommended to briefly soak feet barefoot in the shallow shoals along the shore. To get close to the lake surface, operating sailboats, speedboats, and other projects can be chosen.
Nalati Grassland will suspend offline self-driving ticket processing in 2026 and fully implement online reservations. Self-driving tickets are limited daily and can be grabbed 7 days in advance on the “Smart Tour Nalati” mini program. Drivers must meet the requirement of at least 3 years of driving experience. Self-driving tickets are valid for 48 hours and allow unlimited entry and exit from the scenic area.
Kanas Scenic Area implements a real-name reservation system in summer. Private cars are prohibited from entering the park, and visitors need to uniformly transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus. The maximum daily carrying capacity is 55,000 person-times. During peak season travel, staff will complete ticket reservations in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary.
✨ The reference itinerary for the new train body Xuelian号 of the 2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train is as follows:
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi Meals:Self-care Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express

🚇 New benefit from the opening of Urumqi Xuelianshan Tunnel! The comfort of the Xuelian号 special train itinerary is upgraded againDay03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day04 Kanas-Hemu Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Prince’s Residence-Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan County Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day11 Tajik Family Visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /

With the official opening of the Urumqi Xuelianshan Tunnel, the winding mountain road that originally required a detour from Urumqi city to Tianshan Tianchi has been greatly shortened, and the travel time has been compressed from the original 1 hour 40 minutes to about 1 hour 10 minutes. The road surface is smoother and traffic efficiency is higher. For tourists choosing the New Oriental Express Xuelian号 special train, the first stop to Tianshan Tianchi no longer requires an early departure. The saved time can be used to stay longer and experience more in the Tianchi scenic area, and the comfort of the entire journey has been significantly improved.💰 The reference departure dates and prices of the Xuelian号 special train are as follows (prices and remaining seats are subject to contract/customer service confirmation, may fluctuate with departure dates, and are subject to the contract signed by both parties; the final price is subject to the formal contract signed):
2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
October 15, October 25
Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train departure dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices

Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Xuelian号 special train focuses on a one-stop in-depth travel experience across southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire route connects the core landscape belts of the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, and Pamir Plateau. It covers not only popular natural attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak, but also sites combining natural and cultural features such as Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and Pamir Scenic Area. Tourists do not need to transfer transportation multiple times or go through the trouble of booking accommodation repeatedly. It is suitable for families traveling together, friends traveling together, and others who want to check in on the core scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang at once and pursue travel quality.Distinguished Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old train body departure dates and prices
[Product Dates]
April 10-April 23, May 10-May 23, May 24-June 6

Based on the recent policies of Xinjiang cultural tourism in 2026, these practical pieces of information can be understood in advance during the trip: June 7-June 20, June 21-July 4, July 5-July 18
July 19-August 1, August 2-August 15, August 16-August 29
August 31-September 13, September 14-September 27, September 28-October 11
[Product Prices]
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond Carriage 38,999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 2-person room 28,999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 4-person room 24,999 yuan/person
📋 Service Description
✅ Fees usually include:
New Oriental Express special train accommodation in the corresponding cabin class within the itinerary, local hotel accommodation
Corresponding meals marked in the itinerary
First-tier admission tickets for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, as well as necessary shuttle bus fees within the scenic areas

The northern section of the Duku Highway will implement a reservation system for passage starting June 25, 2026. Reservations are recommended for small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) and trucks with an approved load capacity of less than 5 tons. Passing without a reservation will face a penalty of a 200 yuan fine and 1 point deducted. The southern section of Duku (Nalati to Kuqa) does not require reservations and can be passed normally. The local vehicles provided with the special train all meet the passage requirements, and staff will complete reservations in advance, so tourists do not need to operate it themselves. Legitimate tourist vehicle service after local arrival
Certified guide service, onboard service staff on the special train
❌ Fees usually do not include:
Round-trip major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi
Self-funded items noted in the itinerary, consumption during personal free time
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
(Room sharing can be coordinated, subject to actual consultation and signing)
Subject to actual consultation and signing.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs of southern and northern Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret places, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary and refusing hidden consumption. She treats people sincerely and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and strives to let every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Registration and consultation methods
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For related questions, you can consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599. Both the phone and WeChat use this number. For address-related content, you can consult customer service.
Travel tips:The opening conditions of scenic spots involved in the itinerary, Duku Highway passage policies, weather and road conditions, etc. may change according to actual conditions. Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary upon mutual agreement. All arrangements comply with relevant legal provisions such as the Contract Law and the Tourism Law.
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