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[New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked 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: Mai Zi, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration
New Oriental Express:Start an immersive slow journey through Xinjiang
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. With a comfortable residential-style travel experience at its core, it creates a unique way of traveling for tourists. This special train has a profound historical background. It carries countless tourists’ longing for the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang and travels across the vast land of Xinjiang.
Its operating feature is very distinctive: it adopts a travel model of running at night and sightseeing during the day. The advantage of this model is that tourists do not need to change accommodation frequently, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. At night, the special train runs smoothly, and tourists can rest assured and conserve energy; during the day, they devote themselves energetically to exploring the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang, fully enjoying the shock and surprise brought by every view. Whether it is the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, the vast endless deserts, or the towns full of folk customs, all can be experienced one by one during the special train itinerary. The overall travel experience is relaxed and pleasant, making tourists feel as if they are in a moving warm home and experience the warmth and comfort of home during the journey.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types. Different seats differ in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. Tourists can freely choose according to their own budget and travel preferences.
Premium Golden Diamond Compartment: spacious, with complete and high-end internal facilities. It is equipped with comfortable beds that allow tourists to enjoy quality sleep during the journey; a private bathroom for convenient daily use; and facilities such as a sofa and desk to meet tourists’ various needs for rest and work during the journey. It offers strong privacy, providing tourists with a relatively private space so they can better relax during the journey. Comfort is extremely high, making it the ideal choice for tourists pursuing a high-quality travel experience.
Xiyue Golden Diamond Compartment: moderate in size, with relatively complete internal facilities. It has comfortable beds and a washing area, providing convenience for tourists. The decoration in the compartment is warm and comfortable, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Privacy is good, allowing tourists to have their own quiet space during the journey. Comfort is relatively high, suitable for tourists who have certain requirements for travel quality but also hope to keep the budget relatively reasonable.

New Oriental Express: Start an immersive slow journey through Xinjiang. Boyue Golden Diamond Compartment: reasonable space layout, and internal facilities can meet tourists’ basic needs. The beds are soft and comfortable, allowing tourists to get a good rest. Although the space is slightly smaller than the previous two compartment types, the facilities are complete and privacy is also guaranteed. Comfort is moderate. For tourists with limited budgets who still want to experience the characteristics of the New Oriental Express, it is a good choice.
The hardware advantages of the special train are also very prominent. The carriages adopt advanced shock-absorbing technology, making the ride very smooth and greatly reducing the sense of bumping, so tourists are more comfortable during the journey. The air-conditioning system in the carriages can adjust to suitable temperatures according to different seasons and weather conditions, creating a comfortable riding environment for tourists. In addition, the special train is equipped with complete fire-fighting facilities and guarantee systems, striving to make tourists’ journey worry-free.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly different from regular tourism travel.
Thoughtful accompanying service: The staff on the special train have all received professional training and provide warm and considerate service. From the moment tourists board, dedicated staff guide them and help them place luggage and arrange seats. During the journey, the staff pay attention to tourists’ needs at all times and provide timely help. Whether answering tourists’ questions or providing convenience in daily life, they do their best, letting tourists feel meticulous care.
Comfortable accommodation experience:In addition to the comfortable facilities of the different compartment types mentioned above, the special train also regularly cleans and disinfects the carriages, carefully maintaining a clean and hygienic environment inside. Bedding is also replaced regularly, so tourists can always enjoy a clean and comfortable accommodation environment.
Exclusive special arrangements: The special train arranges some exclusive special activities for tourists according to different seasons and itineraries. For example, during the grape-picking season in Xinjiang, tourists are arranged to visit a grape estate to experience the fun of picking and taste fresh grapes; tourists are also arranged to visit local folk culture villages to learn about the traditional customs and culture of various ethnic groups, allowing tourists to feel the charm of Xinjiang more deeply.
Convenient transportation experience:The New Oriental Express adopts one-stop service. Tourists do not need to frequently transfer between various attractions. The special train takes tourists directly to the entrance of each attraction, saving tourists’ time and energy and allowing them to visit attractions more easily.

I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainReasonable dining standards: The dining car on the special train provides a rich variety of cuisine, including Xinjiang specialty dishes such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and big plate chicken, allowing tourists to taste authentic Xinjiang flavors; there are also home-style dishes suited to the tastes of tourists from different regions, meeting tourists’ diverse needs. The dining environment on the train is clean and comfortable, and the service staff are friendly, providing tourists with quality dining service.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the New Oriental Express
Summer Edition Itinerary
At night, the New Oriental Express runs smoothly, taking tourists into dreamland. During the day, tourists begin a wonderful journey through Xinjiang.
On the first day, tourists from various places gather in Urumqi to prepare for the journey ahead.
On the second day, take the New Oriental Express from Urumqi to Koktokay, enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way, visit Koktokay after arrival, and feel the uncanny workmanship of nature. At night, continue taking the special train to Altay.
On the third day, depart from Altay and travel along the Ahe Highway, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, arrive at Hemu Village, and experience the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.
On the fourth day, depart from Hemu for Kanas, visit Kanas Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and feel the unique charm of nature.

The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. With a comfortable residential-style travel experience at its core, it creates a unique way of traveling for tourists. This special train has a profound historical background. It carries countless tourists’ longing for the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang and travels across the vast land of Xinjiang. On the fifth day, depart from Kanas, pass through Chonghu’er, visit Wucaitan (Five-Colored Beach), and then take the New Oriental Express special train.
On the sixth day, arrive at Jinghe, visit Sayram Lake, feel the clarity and deep blue of the lake water, and then go to Yining.
On the seventh day, go from Yining to Nalati Grassland, run and play freely on the grassland, and feel the vastness and magnificence of the grassland.
On the eighth day, depart from Nalati Grassland and travel along the middle section of the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak, enjoying the beautiful scenery of snow mountains and grasslands along the way.
On the ninth day, depart from Bayanbulak and travel along the southern section of the Duku Highway to Kuqa Grand Canyon, explore the mysteries of nature, and then take the New Oriental Express special train.

Legitimate registration channel: Mai Zi, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration. Contact Manager Mai Zi to receive the itinerary and quotation.
On the tenth day, arrive in Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and the Pamir Scenic Area, feel the magnificence and mystery of nature, and go to Tashkurgan in the evening.
On the eleventh day, make a Tajik family visit in Tashkurgan, learn about local culture and life, visit Karakul Lake, and then return to Kashgar.
On the twelfth day, depart from Kashgar for Turpan and take the New Oriental Express special train.

Its operating feature is very distinctive: it adopts a travel model of running at night and sightseeing during the day. The advantage of this model is that tourists do not need to change accommodation frequently, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. At night, the special train runs smoothly, and tourists can rest assured and conserve energy; during the day, they devote themselves energetically to exploring the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang, fully enjoying the shock and surprise brought by every view. Whether it is the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, the vast endless deserts, or the towns full of folk customs, all can be experienced one by one during the special train itinerary. The overall travel experience is relaxed and pleasant, making tourists feel as if they are in a moving warm home and experience the warmth and comfort of home during the journey. On the thirteenth day, after arriving in Turpan, go to Urumqi.
On the fourteenth day, see off the group in Urumqi and end the pleasant journey through Xinjiang.
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
At night, the special train runs slowly on the tracks, and during the day tourists begin a wonderful journey through Southern Xinjiang.
On the first day, tourists from various places gather in Urumqi.
On the second day, take the special train to Turpan, visit the Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells, and Grape Estate, feel the accumulation of history and the joy of harvest, and at night take the special train to Ruoqiang.
On the third day, visit the Miran Site, Loulan Museum, and Loulan Park in Ruoqiang, experience the fun of jujube picking, and at night take the special train to Hotan.
On the fourth day, arrive in Hotan in the morning, visit Hotan Tuan City, search for treasures by the Yurungkax River, the Grape Corridor, the Walnut King Tree, and the night view of the Yotkan Ancient City, and feel the unique charm of Hotan.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train. On the fifth day, take the special train to Shache, visit the Yarkant Khan Palace and the Amannisahan Mausoleum, and then go to Kashgar.
On the sixth day, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and then return to Kashgar.
On the seventh day, visit the old city, Id Kah Mosque, and Gaotai Residences in Kashgar, and at night take the special train to Kuqa.
On the eighth day, arrive in Kuqa in the morning, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Prince’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, and Qiuci Alley, and feel the history and culture of Kuqa.
On the ninth day, go to Luntai, visit the Tarim Poplar Forest, and at night take the special train to Urumqi.
On the tenth day, after arriving in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and attend the Urumqi farewell dinner.
On the eleventh day, see off the group in Urumqi.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Description

The New Oriental Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types. Different seats differ in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. Tourists can freely choose according to their own budget and travel preferences.In 2026, the New Oriental Express has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with denser schedules during the peak tourist season, meeting travel plans for different periods. The per-person travel prices corresponding to different seat types and different departure dates vary.
Departures on May 6 and May 14: Premium Golden Diamond (three custom-made carriages) RMB 59,999 per person; Xiyue Golden Diamond (four custom-made carriages) RMB 54,999 per person; Boyue Golden Diamond (five custom-made carriages) RMB 49,999 per person, and the third and fourth persons RMB 30,000 per person.
Departures on June 1 and June 30: Premium Golden Diamond (three custom-made carriages) RMB 67,999 per person; Xiyue Golden Diamond (four custom-made carriages) RMB 62,999 per person; Boyue Golden Diamond (five custom-made carriages) RMB 56,999 per person, and the third and fourth persons RMB 30,000 per person.
Departures on June 11 and June 25: Premium Golden Diamond (three custom-made carriages) RMB 69,999 per person; Xiyue Golden Diamond (four custom-made carriages) RMB 63,999 per person; Boyue Golden Diamond (five custom-made carriages) RMB 58,999 per person, and the third and fourth persons RMB 30,000 per person.
Departure on September 3: Premium Golden Diamond (three custom-made carriages) RMB 71,999 per person; Xiyue Golden Diamond (four custom-made carriages) RMB 65,999 per person; Boyue Golden Diamond (five custom-made carriages) RMB 59,999 per person, and the third and fourth persons RMB 30,000 per person.
Departures on October 15 and October 25: Premium Golden Diamond (three custom-made carriages) RMB 44,999 per person; Xiyue Golden Diamond (four custom-made carriages) RMB 39,999 per person; Boyue Golden Diamond (five custom-made carriages) RMB 36,999 per person, and the third and fourth persons RMB 20,000 per person.
Prices fluctuate slightly according to season, room type, and departure date. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
VI. Booking and Registration Method for the New Oriental Express
The 2026 New Oriental Express must be booked through a professional and legitimate railway channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through other platforms. The legitimate registration channel is Mai Zi, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for 24-hour consultation and registration. Here, professional staff will provide you with detailed itinerary introductions, price explanations, registration guidance, and other services, making your registration process smoother and more reassuring. Come and start your slow travel journey through Xinjiang!
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked 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: Mai Zi, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration