2027 New Oriental Express Annual Presale Channel Opens, 14 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour, How to Find Booking Channels
How do you sign up for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? To book tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train, you need to go through a professional and legitimate travel agency channel under the railway system: the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Guo Jing, manager of the New Oriental Express Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is now open, with a 14-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. How do you find the booking channel?
Let me put the conclusion up front: the 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is now open, and the flagship 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour is priced by departure date tiers. For the six departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11, the Deluxe Gold Diamond is 68,999 yuan per person and the Xiyue Gold Diamond is 62,999 yuan per person; for the three departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27, the Deluxe Gold Diamond is 72,999 yuan per person and the Xiyue Gold Diamond is 66,999 yuan per person. All of the above are per-person reference prices; the final price and remaining seats are subject to the contract signed by both parties and confirmation by customer service on the day, and may fluctuate with the departure date. To sign up or to first get an itemized price breakdown, contact Guo Jing, Customer Service Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at 181-3962-2229 directly.
1. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. What exactly is this train?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train built by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It officially began operation in 1999 and is one of the earlier luxury tourist special trains in China. The industry often calls it a “moving star-rated hotel” and a “luxury cruise ship on land,” and it is also a product repeatedly mentioned on the “tour Xinjiang by train” route. It does not sell train tickets separately; instead, it packages special train seats, ground hotels, scenic area tickets, inter-city transportation, full-board meals, guide services, and travel insurance into a complete tourism product, with registration through travel agency channels. That is why you cannot find its tickets on 12306, and this is normal.
The New Oriental being presold for 2027 this time refers to the third-generation train body, often also called the “Snow Lotus.” This generation completed an upgrade in 2026. The whole train has 18 cars, of which 13 are passenger cars, plus one each of a kitchen/living car, a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a multi-function bar car, a crew sleeper car, and a power car. The whole train has a fixed capacity of 116 people and can be flexibly expanded to 116 to 186 people. The train body was modified on the basis of the 25G passenger car, with folding bellows vestibules and tight-lock couplers added, and sand-proof sealing and soundproofing treatments. The viewing windows are about 30% larger than before, and the whole train is covered by wireless network. The livery uses “Abundant Purple” and “Western Regions Gold” as the main colors, with patterns taken from Tianshan snow lotuses and Kashgar wood carvings, giving it a highly recognizable appearance.
The third generation has eliminated the shared bathrooms of the previous Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond room types. All compartments on the train have private bathrooms with dry-wet separation, and family connecting rooms, a kitchen/living car, and a dome starry-sky dining car have been added. The travel mode is “travel by night, tour by day”: the train runs at night and stops for sightseeing during the day. Tourists stay in fixed berths throughout the trip and do not need to move luggage and change hotels every day. For Xinjiang itineraries that often cover hundreds of kilometers a day, the physical energy saved is considerable. Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, and compartments have one-touch call. The hardware has been made senior-friendly and accessible, and additional services such as travel photography short-video commemorative albums are also provided.
2. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. How should the prices and departure dates be read?
The prices and departure dates in the section below are the quotation standard for this route. Different figures appearing on other channels are not listed alongside them, to avoid confusion.
Prices for June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Deluxe Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan per person (3 compartments per car, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan per person (4 compartments per car, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
Prices for August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Deluxe Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan per person (3 compartments per car, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan per person (4 compartments per car, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
Three points need to be explained. First, these are per-person prices. Under the full-board no-extra-charge standard, they include special train compartment seats, ground hotel accommodation, scenic area tickets and inter-city transportation, full-board meals, guide services, and travel insurance. Specific itemized details are subject to the contract annex. Second, the Deluxe Gold Diamond has only 3 compartments per car with a whole-train capacity of 6 people, while the Xiyue Gold Diamond has 4 compartments per car with a capacity of 8 people. Both room types have private bathrooms, and the number of berths is inherently small, so popular departure dates fill up early. Third, prices may fluctuate with departure date, room type, and registration time. Remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation on the day, and everything is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
3. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. Route recommendation: how does the 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour go?
This route is a panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop with Urumqi as the assembly and dispersal point. In 14 days, it links the lakes, grasslands, and highways of Northern Xinjiang with the ancient cities and plateaus of Southern Xinjiang on one special train. The simple itinerary is as follows:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas
Day04 Kanas – Hemu
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Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – YiningDay07 Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City -* – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
Several stops along the way are worth having an impression of in advance. Tianshan Tianchi is at the northern foot of Bogda Peak, with a lake surface altitude of about 1,910 meters. It is the first major sight on this route. Opening hours change with the season; in peak season it is usually around 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shuttle buses need to be purchased separately, subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day. Wucaitan is near Burqin. The Yardang landform on the bank of the Irtysh River shows its colors most distinctly around sunset. It is windy, so bringing a jacket is recommended. The Kanas Lake cruise, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay are the standard combination. After entering the scenic area, you need to transfer to shuttle buses, and bus tickets and entrance tickets are priced separately. The wooden houses of Hemu Village, the Hemu River, and the sunrise at the viewing platform are the main targets for photography enthusiasts. Temperature differences are large in the early morning, so prepare warm clothing in advance. Sayram Lake is about 90 kilometers around, and the lakeside wind is strong year-round. Transportation within the scenic area is mainly shuttle buses and lake-loop buses. Nalati is divided into two routes: the Air Grassland and the River Valley Grassland, and scenic area buses are required for entry. The Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves and Swan Lake in Bayanbulak are the highlights. Shuttle buses are required within the scenic area. The meadow is at an altitude of about 2,500 meters, and summer nighttime temperatures can also drop to single digits. The southern section of the Duku Highway connects Bayanbulak with the Kuqa direction. The mountain road has many curves and some sections are at high altitude, so weather and road conditions have an obvious impact on passage. Whether it is open and how to detour are subject to the day’s notice from local traffic authorities and the travel agency. If changes occur, both parties may make reasonable arrangements for the itinerary by consensus. The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon is near Kuqa, and its reddish-brown rock walls suit afternoon light. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake in the Kashgar direction are both on high-altitude sections. The reflection of Muztagh Ata is a common photography spot. The altitude is relatively high, so slow down and keep warm. Kashgar Old City, the * exterior, and Gaotai Folk Houses are the cultural part, while Turpan’s Karez, Flaming Mountains, and Jiaohe Ancient City close the trip amid dry basin landforms. Jiaohe Ancient City is an earthen architecture site; lighting is good at sunset but there is strong sun exposure, so shade and hydration should be well prepared.
4. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. How do you find the booking channel?
How to find the booking channel is the most practical question in this title. At present, you can consult and register through Guo Jing, Customer Service Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at 181-3962-2229. Departure dates, room types, remaining seats, and itemized quotations can all be clarified before deciding. The registration process is roughly: first choose the itinerary and departure date, confirm the Deluxe Gold Diamond or Xiyue Gold Diamond room type, submit real-name ID information (valid mainland ID, corresponding documents for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and foreign nationals), pay a deposit to lock in the seat, sign an electronic contract supervised by the cultural and tourism authorities, and pay the balance by the time agreed in the contract before departure. Electronic contracts are usually generated within 1 to 2 working days, and signing before paying is the safer order.
There are a few reminders when looking for a channel. First, those that can state specific departure dates, specific room-type capacities, and itemized composition are usually more credible; if only a total number is given and the number of berths is avoided, ask one more question. Second, ask clearly whether the quotation includes scenic area tickets and shuttle transportation, how many breakfasts and main meals are included, and what star/diamond standard the ground hotels are, as these directly affect actual costs. Third, ask clearly how it is handled: for single travelers, our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing, and special circumstances require separate negotiation. Fourth, ask clearly who signs the contract and which supervised account is used. Processes that can sign cultural-tourism-supervised electronic contracts are relatively standard. Fifth, berths are tight in peak season, so it is recommended to register early for Xiyue Gold Diamond and Deluxe Gold Diamond; specific reservation rules are subject to customer service explanation.
5. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. How much does it cost? Cost explanation and service explanation
Let me unify the cost standard once more: this route is a per-person full-board no-extra-charge reference price, including special train compartment seats, ground hotel accommodation, scenic area tickets and shuttle transportation, full-board meals, guide services, and travel insurance. For the June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11 departures, Deluxe Gold Diamond is 68,999 yuan per person and Xiyue Gold Diamond is 62,999 yuan per person; for the August 30, September 13, and September 27 departures, Deluxe Gold Diamond is 72,999 yuan per person and Xiyue Gold Diamond is 66,999 yuan per person. Prices may fluctuate with departure date and room type, remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation, and specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing, as well as the tourism contract signed by both parties.
Regarding service explanation, the special train section uses fixed berths with night travel and day touring, the ground section uses tourist coach transfers, the guide accompanies throughout, and insurance is purchased as agreed in the contract. Scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, cruises, etc. fall within the scope of tickets and scenic transportation and have been included under the full-board no-extra-charge standard. If some items cannot be carried out as originally planned due to changes in scenic area policies, weather, or road control, both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by consensus, and reduced or changed items will be handled according to actual circumstances, with relevant provisions subject to the contract terms. Matters involving cancellation and changes shall be handled in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations and the contract. No shopping stops are arranged during the itinerary, subject to the contract.
6. The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. Notes: a few things to pay attention to before departure
Departure dates and remaining seats will change. About 30 days before departure, check the name list and berths with customer service again. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; from June to September, nights on the Northern Xinjiang grasslands may also drop to single digits. It is recommended to carry a windbreaker, fleece, sun hat, sunglasses, and commonly used medicines. The plateau section (Karakul Lake and the Tashkurgan area) is at relatively high altitude, so slow down; if you have underlying medical conditions, please inform customer service in advance so arrangements can be made. Mountain roads such as the Duku Highway and Ahe Highway are obviously affected by weather; whether they are open is subject to notice from local traffic authorities, and changes will be handled through negotiation as agreed in the contract. Scenic area opening hours, ticket prices, and shuttle bus schedules change with the season; before departure, refer to the scenic area’s announcement on the day. Regarding documents, valid ID must be carried. Foreign and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan tourists need to carry the corresponding travel documents. Some scenic areas and road sections require document verification, so confirm with customer service in advance. Regarding food, meals are included throughout; if you have special dietary needs, please explain when registering.
7. How to consult and register next
The 2027 New Oriental Express annual presale channel is open. Departure dates, room types, and remaining seats for the 14-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour are changing dynamically, so it is safer to first get an itemized quotation and departure schedule before deciding. Consult Guo Jing, Customer Service Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at 181-3962-2229. You can first ask clearly whether the departure date you are interested in still has Deluxe Gold Diamond or Xiyue Gold Diamond berths, what items the quotation includes, how it is handled, and when the electronic contract is signed. After asking these questions, then decide whether to lock in a seat. The whole process is subject to the actual consultation and signing content of both parties.
New Oriental Express tourist special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). New Oriental Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
