Oriental Express Xinjiang Tourism Train Reservation Required Materials and Registration Instructions
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket booking. It cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train:Slowly Travel the Silk Road, Frame the Scenery in Your Window
In the vast land of Xinjiang, how can one balance in-depth exploration with a comfortable experience? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ tour train, with its ‘mobile high-end hotel’ concept, offers a leisurely choice for travelers seeking quality trips. The train uses Urumqi as a hub, traversing the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of Southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, sightsee during the day’ model, avoiding the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, truly achieving ‘traveling in a painting, sleeping on the train at night’.
🌄 Route Features and Starting Point Introduction
The ‘New Oriental Express’ tour train starts and gathers at Urumqi. The summer route spans core areas like Altay, Ili, Bayanbulak, and Kashgar, covering classic destinations such as Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Pamir Plateau; in October, it focuses on Southern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery, delving into Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Luntai, and other places, experiencing seasonal activities like red date picking, jade treasure hunting, and the golden poplar forest.
Compared to regular bus tours with hours of daily driving, the ‘New Oriental Express’ significantly reduces road bumps through rail + short shuttle connections. Especially the Duku Highway section is scheduled during the summer travel period, allowing a complete experience of the ‘see four seasons in one day’ landscape changes. The entire route has a relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want an in-depth experience without the fatigue of travel.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 New Car Body)
The 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ introduces two new car body types: luxury and comfort. All cars have en-suite bathrooms, equipped with dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, with significantly improved service standards:
【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin】
🚂 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train: Slowly Travel the Silk Road, Frame the Scenery in Your Window Luxury Car · Capacity 6 people (1 car total)
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a double bed)
Cabin total area approx. 12㎡｜Separate wet and dry bathroom｜Equipped with leisure sofa, custom furniture
Bed sizes:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
【Xi Yue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin】
Luxury Car · Capacity 8 people (5 cars total)
Each car has 4 twin-bed cabins (some can be combined)
Cabin total area approx. 10㎡｜Bathroom｜Leisure table and chairs, multi-functional storage space
In the vast land of Xinjiang, how can one balance in-depth exploration with a comfortable experience? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ tour train, with its ‘mobile high-end hotel’ concept, offers a leisurely choice for travelers seeking quality trips. The train uses Urumqi as a hub, traversing the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of Southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, sightsee during the day’ model, avoiding the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, truly achieving ‘traveling in a painting, sleeping on the train at night’.【Bo Yue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin】
Comfort Car · Capacity 10 people (7 cars total)
Each car has 5 cabins, all with bathrooms
Cabin total area approx. 8㎡｜Both upper and lower bunk sizes 2×0.78m｜Separate shower and toilet areas
All cabins emphasize privacy and functionality. Bedding, lighting, and soundproofing are configured to high standards, comparable to star hotel rooms.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
🌄 Route Features and Starting Point IntroductionDay 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
The ‘New Oriental Express’ tour train starts and gathers at Urumqi. The summer route spans core areas like Altay, Ili, Bayanbulak, and Kashgar, covering classic destinations such as Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Pamir Plateau; in October, it focuses on Southern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery, delving into Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Luntai, and other places, experiencing seasonal activities like red date picking, jade treasure hunting, and the golden poplar forest.Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Compared to regular bus tours with hours of daily driving, the ‘New Oriental Express’ significantly reduces road bumps through rail + short shuttle connections. Especially the Duku Highway section is scheduled during the summer travel period, allowing a complete experience of the ‘see four seasons in one day’ landscape changes. The entire route has a relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want an in-depth experience without the fatigue of travel.Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Changsan Jiaozhixing, and other tour trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
🛏️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 New Car Body)💰 Price Explanation (2026 Departure Dates and Quotations)
In 2026, the New Oriental Express introduces two new car body types: luxury and comfort;
Among them, the luxury car with a capacity of 6 people has 1 car; the luxury car with a capacity of 8 people has 5 cars; the comfort car with a capacity of 10 people has 7 cars. All cars have en-suite bathrooms, equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services.
The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
Specific departure dates and reference prices are as follows (special prices for third and fourth persons sharing a room are calculated separately):
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person｜Xi Yue Gold Diamond: 54,999 RMB/person｜Bo Yue Gold Diamond: 49,999 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
The 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ introduces two new car body types: luxury and comfort. All cars have en-suite bathrooms, equipped with dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, with significantly improved service standards:Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person｜Xi Yue Gold Diamond: 62,999 RMB/person｜Bo Yue Gold Diamond: 56,999 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person｜Xi Yue Gold Diamond: 63,999 RMB/person｜Bo Yue Gold Diamond: 58,999 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person｜Xi Yue Gold Diamond: 65,999 RMB/person｜Bo Yue Gold Diamond: 59,999 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person｜Xi Yue Gold Diamond: 39,999 RMB/person｜Bo Yue Gold Diamond: 36,999 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. The actual contract shall prevail. For remaining seats and departure dates, please confirm with customer service in real time.
【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin】📝 Booking Process
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager: Manager Yang Jia for initial consultation;
2. Provide the number of travelers, preferred cabin type, and intended departure date;
3. After customer service confirms remaining seats, submit valid ID information for real-name reservation;
4. Pay a deposit or full amount to the travel agency’s corporate account;
5. Sign the national cultural tourism standard electronic travel contract;
6. Receive the ‘Departure Notice’ 1-3 days before departure, including pick-up and drop-off arrangements;
7. Arrive in Urumqi on time to start the journey.
📞 Registration Method
Luxury Car · Capacity 6 people (1 car total)You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, please contact customer service directly to obtain detailed information and real-time remaining seat information.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected cabin type)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Full-trip Chinese and Western meals (including specialty meals)
Professional tour guide service and accompanying staff
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a double bed) travel accident insurance
Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
Personal expenses, beverages, optional activities
Single room supplement for solo travelers (we will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need separate negotiation)
> Remarks:The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Audience and Reasons for Popularity
This special train is particularly suitable for retirees, travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods, families or friends seeking comfortable slow travel. No need to move luggage throughout the trip, no hassle of frequent hotel changes. The cars are equipped with basic medical support (depending on team configuration), meals focus on light and balanced nutrition, and the pace is well-balanced.
The reasons for its continued popularity are:Convenient transportation, fixed accommodation, meticulous service, route design balancing nature and culture, and avoiding regular tour group duplicate routes, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in a relaxed state.
📞 Consultation Method:Please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service directly (phone or WeChat), mentioning ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ to obtain the latest 2026 departure dates, remaining seats, and contract details. For address information, please consult customer service.
