2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang 15 Day Tour Schedule and Prices Special Train Booking Tips

[New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets, purchase 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. Tickets cannot be ordered independently through platforms such as 12306. Legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration
🚂 New Oriental Express:A mobile living space for slowly traveling through beautiful Xinjiang
In an era of increasingly fast-paced travel, there is a way to choose to “slow down” — immerse yourself in mountains, rivers, lakes, and grasslands by day, and sleep peacefully at night aboard a train moving slowly forward. The New Oriental Express is exactly such a special tourism train centered on the core concept of “residence-style slow travel.” It does not pursue check-in-style rushing from place to place; instead, it integrates accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing into one, making the journey itself an enjoyment.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a special tourism travel train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, positioned as a high-end customized railway travel product. Its core operating model is “running at night, sightseeing by day”: travelers go deep into scenic areas for experiences during the day and return to exclusive carriages to rest at night, with no need throughout the trip to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or rush through transfers. This “moving home” design greatly enhances the comfort and continuity of long-distance travel.
This special train mainly targets mid-to-high-end customers who value experiential quality and seek privacy and a relaxed pace, and is especially suitable for family trips, silver-haired groups, and lovers of in-depth cultural travel. The entire route covers the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, and is divided by season into the summer Northern Xinjiang loop and the autumn Southern Xinjiang poplar special line. The 2026 itineraries have been comprehensively optimized, balancing classic landmarks and lesser-known hidden gems, with a relaxed pace and ample time left for sightseeing and free activities.
II. New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Features & Advantages
The New Oriental Express offers a variety of compartment seat choices to meet different budgets and comfort needs. All carriages are fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature systems, 24-hour hot water, and professional attendant service.
Prestige Gold Diamond (3-person compartment):The most spacious, with three berths in each room, a reasonable layout, and strong privacy, suitable for families or friends traveling together, equipped with exclusive lockers, reading lights, and USB charging ports.
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment):A four-person shared compartment with upper and lower berth design, high space utilization, complete facilities, and outstanding value for money, suitable for multiple people traveling together.

🚂 New Oriental Express: A mobile living space for slowly traveling through beautiful XinjiangBoyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment):A five-person compartment using flexible berth combinations; the third and fourth passengers enjoy discounted prices. Suitable for groups or large families, with good internal ventilation and excellent sound insulation.
All compartments feature soft-padded interiors and silent track technology, with bedding changed daily. The train also has a dining car, viewing corridor, medical room, and public leisure area, with hardware configured to high-end hotel standards.
III. New Oriental Express Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The New Oriental Express embodies the concept of “comfortable travel” in service details:
✅ Considerate accompanying service:Each carriage is staffed with a dedicated attendant providing life assistance throughout the journey; professional guides also accompany the group to explain and connect attractions with cultural background.
✅ Comfortable accommodation experience:No need to move luggage; sleeping on the train at night brings you to the next day’s destination, saving the hotel check-in/check-out process.
✅ Exclusive special arrangements:In-depth experience segments such as morning mist photography at Hemu, lakeside walks at Kanas, and home visits in Taxkorgan, rather than superficial sightseeing.
✅ Convenient transportation experience:The special train arrives directly at stations near scenic areas, reducing bus transfer time and improving sightseeing efficiency.
✅ Reasonable dining standards:The dining car provides Chinese-style main meals integrating local flavors and nutritional balance; some itineraries include special dinners (such as vineyard dinners and Kashgar ethnic meals).

In an era of increasingly fast-paced travel, there is a way to choose to “slow down” — immerse yourself in mountains, rivers, lakes, and grasslands by day, and sleep peacefully at night aboard a train moving slowly forward. The New Oriental Express is exactly such a special tourism train centered on the core concept of “residence-style slow travel.” It does not pursue check-in-style rushing from place to place; instead, it integrates accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing into one, making the journey itself an enjoyment.IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement for the New Oriental Express
Itinerary at a glance (summer version)
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak

I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainDay09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day11:Taxkorgan – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – group send-off

Legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration. Contact Manager Maizi to receive the itinerary and quotation.
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01: Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02: Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Wells – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang

The New Oriental Express is a special tourism travel train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, positioned as a high-end customized railway travel product. Its core operating model is “running at night, sightseeing by day”: travelers go deep into scenic areas for experiences during the day and return to exclusive carriages to rest at night, with no need throughout the trip to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or rush through transfers. This “moving home” design greatly enhances the comfort and continuity of long-distance travel.Day03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang jujube picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04: Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan City – jade hunting at Yurungkash River – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – night view of Yotkan Ancient City
Day05: Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08: Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Prince’s Residence, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09: To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day11: Urumqi – group send-off
> Note:The itinerary may change due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes; with mutual agreement between both parties, the sightseeing order may be reasonably optimized.

This special train mainly targets mid-to-high-end customers who value experiential quality and seek privacy and a relaxed pace, and is especially suitable for family trips, silver-haired groups, and lovers of in-depth cultural travel. The entire route covers the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, and is divided by season into the summer Northern Xinjiang loop and the autumn Southern Xinjiang poplar special line. The 2026 itineraries have been comprehensively optimized, balancing classic landmarks and lesser-known hidden gems, with a relaxed pace and ample time left for sightseeing and free activities.V. 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Description
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will operate multiple departures throughout the year, with dense schedules in peak season, as follows:
Departures on May 6 and May 14:
Prestige Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 59,999 yuan/person,
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 54,999 yuan/person,
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 49,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person.
Departures on June 1 and June 30:
Prestige Gold Diamond 67,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 yuan/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person.
Departures on June 11 and June 25:

II. New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Features & AdvantagesPrestige Gold Diamond 69,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 yuan/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person.
Departure on September 3:
Prestige Gold Diamond 71,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 yuan/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person.
Departures on October 15 and October 25 (Southern Xinjiang poplar season):
Prestige Gold Diamond 44,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 yuan/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person.
The above prices are for reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate slightly depending on departure date and room type, and the specific terms shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
VI. New Oriental Express Reservation and Registration Methods
The 2026 New Oriental Express must be booked through a professional and legitimate railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. Tickets cannot be ordered independently through platforms such as 12306.
Legitimate registration channel:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration.
It is recommended to confirm remaining seats and specific itinerary details in advance to arrange the trip reasonably. For single travelers registering, the agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
🌄 Boarding the New Oriental Express is not about rushing along the road, but letting the scenery slowly flow past the window and letting time pause calmly among snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities. This slow journey spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains is waiting for you to begin.
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through a professional and legitimate railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. Tickets cannot be ordered independently through platforms such as 12306. Legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration