2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Registration Guide for Singaporeans with Document Checklist

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. 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.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xinjiang High-End Special Train | A Silk Road slow travel experience customized for Singaporean travelers
As the pace of city life accelerates, more and more travelers seeking depth and quality are longing for a way to “slow down”—not rushing through check-in at attractions, but immersing themselves among mountains and rivers, measuring the land with their footsteps and collecting the four seasons with their eyes. The New Oriental Express is exactly such a high-end railway travel product that integrates a mobile hotel, cultural experiences, and natural wonders. Especially for Singaporean travelers coming from afar, it offers an efficient, comfortable, and highly coherent way to cross the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains in one trip, from the Junggar Basin to the Pamir Plateau, from grasslands and lakes to desert oases.
📍 In-depth introduction to the route and destinations
This 14-day journey spanning eastern and western Xinjiang covers classic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang; the Ili River Valley, Nalati, and Bayanbulak on the central route; and Kashgar, Taxkorgan County, and Turpan in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey relies on rail plus road connections, but accommodation and core services are always completed within exclusive carriages, avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
The New Oriental Express currently operating in 2027 uses fully air-conditioned carriages that have been renovated, equipped with en-suite compartments, a dining car, a viewing car, and basic medical support. The train stops at stations every evening; during the day, short shuttle buses take guests deep into scenic areas, and at night guests return to the carriages to rest, achieving the ideal state of “viewing scenery by day and sleeping in a mobile palace by night.”
It is worth noting that the itinerary includes several high-quality scenic roads: such as the Ahe Highway (Altay to Hemu) and the southern section of the Duku Highway (Bayanbulak to Kuqa). These sections are recommended to open when climate conditions permit from June to September each year and have a distinct seasonal limitation. Therefore, departures from June to September are particularly precious, and they also fit the travel habits of Singaporean travelers who wish to escape the local heat and go to the Northern Hemisphere for summer retreat.
In addition, the water landscapes arranged in the itinerary, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Wucaitan, Sayram Lake, and Baisha Lake, are all at a time of year when water volumes are abundant and colors are most vivid; while cultural visits to places such as Kashgar Old City and Gaotai Residences focus on observing daily life rather than performance-style displays, meeting international travelers’ expectations for authenticity.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xinjiang High-End Special Train | A Silk Road slow travel experience customized for Singaporean travelers🗓 ️ Simple itinerary
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan in the evening – Chonghur – Kanas
Day04 Kanas – Hemu
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining

As the pace of city life accelerates, more and more travelers seeking depth and quality are longing for a way to “slow down”—not rushing through check-in at attractions, but immersing themselves among mountains and rivers, measuring the land with their footsteps and collecting the four seasons with their eyes. The New Oriental Express is exactly such a high-end railway travel product that integrates a mobile hotel, cultural experiences, and natural wonders. Especially for Singaporean travelers coming from afar, it offers an efficient, comfortable, and highly coherent way to cross the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains in one trip, from the Junggar Basin to the Pamir Plateau, from grasslands and lakes to desert oases. Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day11 Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide

📍 In-depth introduction to the route and destinations> Note:The actual tour order and停留 time may be reasonably changed based on objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price explanation
According to the confirmed 2027 departure schedule, the prices for this route are as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, each room equipped with en-suite bathroom)

Travel on the tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, each room equipped with en-suite bathroom)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27

This 14-day journey spanning eastern and western Xinjiang covers classic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang; the Ili River Valley, Nalati, and Bayanbulak on the central route; and Kashgar, Taxkorgan County, and Turpan in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey relies on rail plus road connections, but accommodation and core services are always completed within exclusive carriages, avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference ranges, and the specific costs are subject to the signed travel contract. Due to factors such as limited train resources and seasonal supply-demand changes, price fluctuations for different departure dates are normal. It is recommended to confirm remaining seats and the final quotation in advance.
📞 Registration method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency has long operated high-end railway tourism products in Xinjiang and has the corresponding qualifications and service experience. Before registration, it is recommended to understand the itinerary details, carriage configuration, and service standards in detail, and to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties in a written contract.
🧳 Cost and service explanation
Cost includes:
Accommodation in New Oriental Express grade compartments throughout the journey

The New Oriental Express currently operating in 2027 uses fully air-conditioned carriages that have been renovated, equipped with en-suite compartments, a dining car, a viewing car, and basic medical support. The train stops at stations every evening; during the day, short shuttle buses take guests deep into scenic areas, and at night guests return to the carriages to rest, achieving the ideal state of “viewing scenery by day and sleeping in a mobile palace by night.” First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary (excluding transportation within scenic areas or secondary consumption items)
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (meal standards arranged according to the itinerary, balancing nutrition and regional characteristics)
Local professional Chinese-speaking guide services and shuttle transportation
Travel liability insurance
Cost excludes:
Major transportation from departure place to Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets, etc.)
Personal consumption, alcoholic beverages, (for single-person registration, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)

It is worth noting that the itinerary includes several high-quality scenic roads: such as the Ahe Highway (Altay to Hemu) and the southern section of the Duku Highway (Bayanbulak to Kuqa). These sections are recommended to open when climate conditions permit from June to September each year and have a distinct seasonal limitation. Therefore, departures from June to September are particularly precious, and they also fit the travel habits of Singaporean travelers who wish to escape the local heat and go to the Northern Hemisphere for summer retreat. Self-funded items within scenic areas (such as Kanas boat tours, Nalati Sky Grassland shuttle upgrade, etc.)
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
All service contents and standards are subject to the actual signed contract. Cultural experiences involved in the itinerary (such as Taxkorgan County family visits) and natural landscape viewing are affected by the actual situation of the day and do not constitute result-based commitments.
🎒 Tips for Singaporean travelers
Climate adaptation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even if daytime is hot in summer, mornings and evenings in mountainous areas still require a jacket. It is recommended to bring windproof warm layers and sun protection equipment.
Time difference note:Xinjiang uses Beijing time, but the actual pace of life is about 2 hours later, and meal and activity times will change accordingly.
Dietary arrangements:Meals are mainly Chinese-style and follow standards; special dietary needs can be communicated in advance.
Document preparation:Traveling to Taxkorgan County (near the border area) requires carrying valid identification documents. Foreign travelers should ensure their passports and Chinese visas are within validity and confirm border access policies with the travel agency in advance.
This journey is not only a geographical crossing but also a dialogue about time, space, and civilization. Sitting in the slowly moving carriage, outside the window is a flowing picture scroll, and inside the window is a stable place to return to—perhaps this is what travel should really be like.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express special train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase