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No need to drive yourself or rush between transfers—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple classes, from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourism train charter tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
✨ 【Discover the New Oriental Express:A high-end journey crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains】✨
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination
The New Oriental Express, a tourist train hailed as a “mobile star-rated castle,” has become a benchmark in China’s high-end tourism market since its 2026 upgrade and renovation, with more luxurious facilities and more thoughtful service. The train features fully enclosed carriages equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to enjoy a five-star hotel experience even while on the move.
The train route runs through north and south Xinjiang. Departing from Urumqi, it passes through highlights such as Koktokay, Altay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, covering the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang throughout the journey. According to recent 2027 data, the train has optimized its stop stations and added in-depth experience programs such as “Tajik family visits,” bringing passengers closer to local life.
🚂 Simple itinerary (summer version)
According to the recently finalized itinerary, the 14-day, 13-night journey will take you to experience Xinjiang’s finest scenery:
▶ Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
▶ Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
▶ Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
✨【Discover the New Oriental Express: A high-end journey crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains】✨▶ Day04:Hemu – Kanas
▶ Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Wucaitan (Five-Colored Beach) – New Oriental Express charter train
▶ Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
▶ Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
▶ Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
▶ Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express charter train
▶ Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
▶ Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
▶ Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
🌄Detailed introduction to the route or destination▶ Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
▶ Day14:Urumqi – Send-off
💰 Price description
The recent 2027 quotation plan is as follows (prices may fluctuate with departure dates; subject to contract confirmation):
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person, 4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people
Honorable Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person, 3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people
📅 Departure dates (Urumqi start and end)
Currently bookable departure dates are:
April 16, May 7, May 20, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 30, September 13, September 27.
The New Oriental Express, a tourist train hailed as a “mobile star-rated castle,” has become a benchmark in China’s high-end tourism market since its 2026 upgrade and renovation, with more luxurious facilities and more thoughtful service. The train features fully enclosed carriages equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to enjoy a five-star hotel experience even while on the move.📝 Registration method
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide you with detailed consultation.
💡 Fee description and service description
Fees include:
Full-journey charter train accommodation (including bathroom and viewing window)
Local land first-class vehicle use
Travel through beautiful Xinjiang on a tourist charter train, with multiple classes from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Full-journey meals (including specialty meals)
First admission tickets to scenic spots and shuttle buses
Professional tour guide and train butler service
The train route runs through north and south Xinjiang. Departing from Urumqi, it passes through highlights such as Koktokay, Altay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, covering the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang and the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang throughout the journey. According to recent 2027 data, the train has optimized its stop stations and added in-depth experience programs such as “Tajik family visits,” bringing passengers closer to local life. Travel accident insurance
Fees do not include:
Personal consumption and self-funded items outside the itinerary
(For single-person registration, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
🌟 Route highlights analysis
🏔 ️【Koktokay and Kanas:The ice and snow poem of northern Xinjiang】
Koktokay is famous for its “geological holy pit.” In 2026, the scenic area added a “mine pit adventure” experience program, where visitors can wear equipment and go deep into underground mine shafts to feel the shock of geological wonders. Kanas Lake has launched a “morning mist photography special line,” with dedicated vehicles arranged every morning at 6 o’clock to take visitors to the Fish-Watching Platform to capture the stunning scenes of thin mist on the lake and reflections of snow-capped mountains.
🌿 【Nalati Grassland and Duku Highway:Summer rhapsody on the spine of the Tianshan Mountains】
🚂Simple itinerary (summer version)The “Sky Grassland” area of Nalati Grassland completed ecological restoration in 2027. Visitors can ride horses through seas of flowers and participate in traditional sheep-grabbing competitions of various ethnic groups. The middle section of the Duku Highway has added a “cliff café,” where visitors can taste hand-brewed coffee on the edge of a cliff at an altitude of 3,000 meters while overlooking the winding mountain road.
🕌 【Kashgar Old City and Pamir Plateau:The cultural code of southern Xinjiang】
Kashgar Old City completed intelligent renovation in 2026, using AR technology to restore historical scenes of century-old streets. Visitors can scan QR codes to watch virtual historical figures tell stories of the old city. The “Muztagh Ata climbing experience” program in the Pamir Scenic Area is led by professional guides who take visitors hiking to a glacier camp at an altitude of 4,500 meters for a close encounter with the “Father of Ice Mountains.”
🚂 【Train facilities and services:A mobile five-star hotel】
After the 2027 upgrade of the New Oriental Express, all carriages are equipped with:
Large viewing windows (with electrically adjustable blackout curtains)
Bathrooms (24-hour hot water)
Constant-temperature air conditioning (zone-controlled)
Mini bar (providing free drinks)
According to the recently finalized itinerary, the 14-day, 13-night journey will take you to experience Xinjiang’s finest scenery: Emergency call system
The train provides a “morning wake-up service” every day. The butler will prepare hot towels, honey water, and breakfast menus according to passengers’ needs. During dinner, the chef will launch “one city, one banquet” themed meals combining local ingredients, such as Altay’s cold-water fish banquet and Kashgar’s pigeon soup noodles.
📌 Notes
Climate:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, a windproof jacket is needed.
Documents:Valid ID documents are required. Some border areas require a pass (assisted by the travel agency).
Photography:Drones are prohibited in scenic areas such as Kanas and Sayram Lake; scenic area regulations must be followed.
Policy:In case of force majeure factors (such as weather or policy changes), both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
🌈 Conclusion
The New Oriental Express is not just a trip, but a high-end experience traveling through time and space. From the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang to the desert ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, from the star-rated service on the train to in-depth exploration at destinations, every detail demonstrates the pursuit of quality. In 2027, let us meet at the New Oriental and embark on an unforgettable journey to Xinjiang!
📞 Consultation method
For more details, you can consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
