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[New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
For the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train, bookings and ticket purchases must be made through a professional and legitimate railway channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration
New Oriental Express:A luxury moving castle that opens up long-distance slow travel in Xinjiang
I. Detailed introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a special tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Since it began operating, it has redefined in-depth travel in Xinjiang with the concept of a “moving luxury hotel.” This special train adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, excellently integrating transportation and accommodation functions. Tourists do not need to change accommodation frequently, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel groups seeking quality and comfort.
The special train links the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering popular destinations such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan. The itinerary is designed to balance natural scenery and cultural experiences. For example, the summer itinerary goes deep into seasonal scenic roads such as the Ahe Highway and the Duku Highway, while the October southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on autumn-limited landscapes such as the Tarim Poplar Forest and the Pamir Plateau, striving to present Xinjiang’s most representative scenery in every season.
II. New Oriental Express cabin types, hardware configuration, and advantages and features
The New Oriental Express offers three cabin types: Distinguished Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, meeting different budgets and experience needs:
Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):The largest per-capita space, equipped with a bathroom, 24-hour hot water, constant-temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and a humidification system. The cabin has a sofa lounge area and a desk, suitable for tourists with extremely high privacy requirements.
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):Slightly more compact space but fully equipped, also with a bathroom and viewing windows, using an intelligent temperature control system. The cabin has a storage cabinet and mini bar, offering outstanding value for money.
New Oriental Express: A luxury moving castle that opens up long-distance slow travel in XinjiangBoyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages): Basic configuration is complete, with shared public bathrooms at both ends of the carriage, but each cabin is equipped with viewing windows and charging ports, suitable for tourists with limited budgets who still want to experience the special train service. When a third and fourth person stay, the per-person price can drop to 30,000 yuan/person (some October departures are 20,000 yuan/person).
The special train’s hardware advantages are notable: the entire train uses shock-absorbing and noise-reduction technology, with ride smoothness comparable to a Land Cruiser; the carriages are equipped with a fresh air system, keeping the air fresh even when crossing the Gobi Desert; the dining car offers specialty foods from northern and southern Xinjiang, from baked samsa to hand-grabbed rice, all prepared on site by professional chefs.
III. New Oriental Express travel quality and service highlights
Thoughtful accompanying service
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler responsible for luggage handling, attraction explanations, and emergency assistance; an onboard doctor is on 24-hour standby, equipped with common medicines and first-aid equipment; fresh fruit platters and goodnight milk are provided daily, showing quality in the details.
Comfortable accommodation experience
The bedding in the cabins uses five-star hotel standards and is changed daily; the bathroom provides branded bath products; during nighttime travel, the train dims the lights and reduces noise, striving to ensure tourists’ sleep quality.
Exclusive special arrangements
I. Detailed introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainThe itinerary includes multiple “special train exclusive” experiences:Arrange a Tuvan family visit in the Kanas scenic area, hold a starry sky concert by Sayram Lake, and arrange on-site teaching by intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Kashgar Old City.
Convenient transportation experience
The special train goes directly to each scenic area, avoiding long-distance bus bumpiness; for example, from Urumqi to Kanas, traditional tour groups need to transfer 3 times, while the special train can go directly to the scenic area parking lot.
Reasonable dining standards
Main meals consist of eight dishes and one soup, including 3 local specialty dishes (such as Hotan roast pigeon and Ili smoked horse sausage); breakfast offers Chinese and Western buffet choices; Xinjiang specialty snacks (such as almonds and dried figs) are always available on board.
IV. Simple itinerary of the New Oriental Express
Summer itinerary (14 days)
Day 1:Travel from various places to Urumqi to gather, and check in to the hotel.
The New Oriental Express is a special tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Since it began operating, it has redefined in-depth travel in Xinjiang with the concept of a “moving luxury hotel.” This special train adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, excellently integrating transportation and accommodation functions. Tourists do not need to change accommodation frequently, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel groups seeking quality and comfort.Day 2:Depart from Urumqi by special train, passing Koktokay to Altay, enjoying the scenery of the Junggar Basin along the way.
Day 3:From Altay to the Ahe Highway, pass through primeval forests and arrive at Hemu Village, staying in Tuvan wooden houses.
Day 4:Sunrise photography at Hemu Village, then go to Kanas Lake in the afternoon and take a boat tour of the Three Bays.
Day 5:From Kanas to Chonghu’er, enjoy the sunset at Five-Colored Beach along the way, and take the special train to Jinghe in the evening.
Day 6:From Jinghe to Sayram Lake, cycle around the lake and then go to Yining to visit Kazanqi Folk Village.
Legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Contact Manager Maizi to receive the itinerary and quotation.
Day 7:From Yining to Nalati Grassland, experience horseback riding and family visits with people of various ethnic groups.
Day 8:From Nalati through the middle section of the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak, enjoy the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves.
Day 9:From Bayanbulak through the southern section of the Duku Highway to Kuqa Grand Canyon, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
The special train links the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering popular destinations such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar, and Turpan. The itinerary is designed to balance natural scenery and cultural experiences. For example, the summer itinerary goes deep into seasonal scenic roads such as the Ahe Highway and the Duku Highway, while the October southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on autumn-limited landscapes such as the Tarim Poplar Forest and the Pamir Plateau, striving to present Xinjiang’s most representative scenery in every season.Day 10:From Kashgar to White Sand Lake and the Pamir scenic area, overnight in Tashkurgan County.
Day 11:Tajik family visit in Tashkurgan County, visit Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar.
Day 12:From Kashgar to Turpan, visit the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley.
Day 13:Return from Turpan to Urumqi, visit the International Grand Bazaar.
Day 14:See off the group in Urumqi.
October southern Xinjiang itinerary (11 days)
Day 1:Travel from various places to Urumqi to gather.
Day 2:Take the special train to Turpan, visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez Wells, and go to Ruoqiang in the evening.
II. New Oriental Express cabin types, hardware configuration, and advantages and featuresDay 3:Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang, experience red date picking.
Day 4:From Ruoqiang to Hotan, visit Hotan Tuan City and Yurungkash River.
Day 5:From Hotan to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and then go to Kashgar.
Day 6:From Kashgar to White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar.
Day 7:Kashgar Old City and Id Kah Mosque, then take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
Day 8:Kuqa Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kuqa Prince’s Mansion, overnight at Restan Old Street.
Day 9:From Kuqa to Luntai, enjoy the Tarim Poplar Forest.
Day 10:Return from Luntai to Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi.
The New Oriental Express offers three cabin types: Distinguished Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, meeting different budgets and experience needs:Day 11:After the farewell dinner in Urumqi, see off the group.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express departure dates and price description
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will offer multiple departure schedules throughout the year. The specific departure dates and prices are as follows:
May departures:Departing May 6 and May 14: Distinguished Gold Diamond 59,999 yuan per person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 54,999 yuan per person, Boyue Gold Diamond 49,999 yuan per person, third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person.
June departures: Departing June 1 and June 30: Distinguished Gold Diamond 67,999 yuan per person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 yuan per person, Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 yuan per person, third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person; departing June 11 and June 25: Distinguished Gold Diamond 69,999 yuan per person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 yuan per person, Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 yuan per person, third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person.
September departures:Departing September 3: Distinguished Gold Diamond 71,999 yuan per person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 yuan per person, Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 yuan per person, third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person.
October departures:Departing October 15 and October 25: Distinguished Gold Diamond 44,999 yuan per person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 yuan per person, Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 yuan per person, third and fourth person 20,000 yuan/person.
Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date; the actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail.
VI. New Oriental Express booking and registration method
For the 2026 New Oriental Express, bookings and ticket purchases must be made through a professional and legitimate railway channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Legitimate registration channel:Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration services. After successful registration, staff will provide a detailed travel checklist and contract template, striving to protect tourists’ rights and interests.
For the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train, bookings and ticket purchases must be made through a professional and legitimate railway channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration
