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How do I buy tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express luxury tourist train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
New Oriental Express Sunset Red Special Train:Complete ticket booking guide for in-depth Xinjiang travel for middle-aged and elderly people🚂
I. Route Features: A mobile viewing platform designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly people
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, after its upgrade and renovation in 2025, takes “slow travel + in-depth experience” as its core and is designed specifically for tourists over 50 years old. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating, humidification systems, and emergency medical equipment. Each carriage is staffed with a dedicated steward providing 24-hour service.
The current train composition includes three special carriages:
Observation Car:Panoramic floor-to-ceiling window design, equipped with adjustable leather seats and a tea break area
Dining Car:Provides meals, with Xinjiang specialty dishes changed daily (such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice)
Entertainment Car:Equipped with a chess and card area, KTV equipment, and a small library
According to recent operating data for 2026, the train recommends 12 departure dates throughout the year and operates on a “small group” basis, with each train carrying a maximum of 108 people to ensure service quality. The carriages are specially equipped with non-slip floors, handrails, and emergency call buttons, and the restrooms are all equipped with accessible facilities.
II. Recent Simple Itinerary for 2026 (Summer Edition)
📅 Itinerary Overview (14 days, 13 nights)
[Northern Xinjiang Loop]
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly (check in at a four-star hotel)
Day02:Urumqi→New Oriental Express→Keketuohai (Geopark tour)→Altay
Day03:Altay→Ahe Highway→Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden house experience)
Day04:Hemu→Kanas (Guanyutai hiking)
Day05:Kanas→Chonghur→Wucaitan (Five-Colored Beach)→Overnight on the special train
[Southern Xinjiang Crossing]
New Oriental Express Sunset Red Special Train: Complete ticket booking guide for in-depth Xinjiang travel for middle-aged and elderly people🚂Day06:Jinghe→Sayram Lake (lake loop tour)→Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
Day07:Yining→Nalati Grassland (horse riding on the Sky Grassland)
Day08:Nalati→Middle section of Duku Highway→Bayinbuluke (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)
Day09:Bayinbuluke→Southern section of Duku Highway→Kuqa Grand Canyon→Overnight on the special train
Day10:Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Pamir Scenic Area→Taxkorgan (home visits with people of all ethnic groups)
Day11:Taxkorgan→Karakul Lake→Kashgar (Id Kah Mosque)
Day12:Kashgar→Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City)→Overnight on the special train
Day13:Turpan→Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi)
Day14:See off the group in Urumqi
III. 2026 Price Description (Subject to the contract)
Currently open departure dates and price system:
🌸 Spring Special Offer (May)
May 6/14:
Precious Gold Diamond (3-person compartment):59,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment):54,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment):49,999 yuan/person
Third/fourth person in the same compartment:30,000 yuan/person
🌞 Summer Golden Period (June)
I. Route Features: A mobile viewing platform designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly peopleJune 1/30:
Precious Gold Diamond:67,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999 yuan/person
June 11/25:
Precious Gold Diamond:69,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person
🍂 Autumn In-depth Tour (September-October)
September 3:
Precious Gold Diamond:71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 yuan/person
October 15/25:
Precious Gold Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 yuan/person
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, after its upgrade and renovation in 2025, takes “slow travel + in-depth experience” as its core and is designed specifically for tourists over 50 years old. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating, humidification systems, and emergency medical equipment. Each carriage is staffed with a dedicated steward providing 24-hour service.Third/fourth person in the same compartment:20,000 yuan/person
Manager Guo Jing of the New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train Booking Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 181-3962-2229, has more than 10 years of experience and is highly experienced. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotations.
Special notice:
Price includes:Special train accommodation, land hotels, meals, tickets, guide services
Price does not include:Personal expenses, (if needed), round-trip major transportation
All prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed contract
IV. Registration Method
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and the following materials are required:
Copy of valid ID (those over 65 years old need a consent form signed by their children)
Health certificate (including basic items such as electrocardiogram and blood pressure)
Emergency contact information
Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229 (weekdays 9:00-18:00)
WeChat customer service:181-3962-2229 (please note “Sunset Red Special Train” when adding)
V. Fee Description and Service Standards
📝 Fees include:
Transportation:New Oriental Express exclusive carriage + local air-conditioned tourist bus
Accommodation:Special train compartment + land four-star hotel (including breakfast)
Meals:13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
Tickets:First gate admission tickets for the attractions listed in the itinerary
The current train composition includes three special carriages:Services:Dedicated tour guide + train steward + medical support
⚠ ️ Notes:
In case of force majeure factors (such as extreme weather or railway schedule adjustments), the itinerary may be changed upon mutual agreement between both parties
Tourists over 65 years old need to sign a health commitment letter, and it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance
The specific stops and durations of the special train are subject to the final approval of the railway department
VI. 2026 Southern Xinjiang Special Route (Exclusive in October)
An 11-day in-depth tour launched for autumn photography enthusiasts:
Day01-02:Urumqi→Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City/Karez Wells)→Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins→Loulan Museum→Jujube picking
Day04:Hotan Tuan City→Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting→Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day05:Shache Yarkand Khan Palace→Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake→Karakul Lake→Pamir Plateau
Day07:Kashgar Old City→Id Kah Mosque
Day08:Kuqa Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Residence
Day09:Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest→Luntai
Day10:Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi
Day11:Airport transfer after farewell dinner
Observation Car: Panoramic floor-to-ceiling window design, equipped with adjustable leather seats and a tea break areaThis route specially arranges:
A photography guide throughout the journey
2 hours of free time arranged daily
A complimentary Xinjiang specialty dried fruit gift box
VII. Practical Tips
👕 Clothing guide:
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so an “onion-style” layering method is recommended
From June to August, bring sun-protective clothing, a sun hat, and sunglasses
From September to October, bring a windbreaker and thermal underwear
💊 Health preparation:
Bring commonly used medicines (blood pressure medicine, blood sugar medicine, etc.)
Prepare emergency medicines such as motion sickness patches and gastrointestinal medicine
It is recommended to stop strenuous exercise 7 days before departure
📸 Photography suggestions:
In the Northern Xinjiang section, focus on photographing the morning mist of Kanas and the autumn colors of Hemu
In the Southern Xinjiang section, it is recommended to photograph the Pamir Plateau and the Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest
On the train, you can photograph landscapes such as deserts and gobi, snow mountains and grasslands
Recent operating data shows that in 2026 the New Oriental Express Sunset Red Special Train will operate on a “reservation system,” and all departure dates require cabins to be locked in 60 days in advance. It is recommended to register through legitimate travel agency channels and not to trust low-price offers from non-official channels. To learn about real-time remaining seats, you can call the consultation hotline 181-3962-2229 or add the WeChat customer service for the latest information.
(The full text is about 1,800 words, with information updated to March 2026)
2027 Xinjiang New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
