Oriental Express Ticket Booking Process Urumqi Departure Reservation Method
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026:A moving five-star hotel, starting a slow journey through Xinjiang
If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, the upgraded New Oriental Express is undoubtedly a choice worth considering. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ is attracting more and more quality-seeking travelers with its unique travel style and premium experience.
🛤 ️ Train Overview and Features
First Departure and Routes: On April 23, 2026, the newly upgraded New Oriental Express departs from Urumqi. The train mainly operates from April to October each year, offering various routes such as the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, In-depth Northern Xinjiang, and In-depth Southern Xinjiang, covering over 20 famous attractions including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and the Pamir Plateau.
‘Moving Hotel’ Mode:The train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery changes with the train’ approach, allowing you to rest in comfortable carriages and arrive at new destinations by early morning, effectively avoiding travel fatigue.
High-end Hardware Configuration: The train consists of two sets of brand-new carriages, including luxury and comfort types. All carriages feature private bathroom compartments, and are equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing high-end services. Its simple yet elegant silk streamlined paint also showcases Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm.
2026 New Upgrades:
Professional Team:The train is equipped with professional medical staff, star-rated chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact with passengers.
Thoughtful Services:New on-board photography services are added to capture beautiful memories of your journey.
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026: A moving five-star hotel, starting a slow journey through XinjiangCultural Experience:Arrangements include immersive intangible cultural heritage experiences like mulberry paper rubbing and herbal medicine bag making, accompanied by expert explanations.
Elderly-Friendly Design:The carriages feature ‘one-click call’ buttons and other elderly-friendly facilities, with a dedicated butler for each carriage.
🛌 Private Compartments, Your Moving Suite
The New Oriental Express offers three different levels of compartments to meet your personalized needs. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms (wet and dry separation), leisure reception areas, and custom furniture, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.
| Compartment Type | Carriage Configuration | Core Features | Compartment Area | Bed Size |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Gold Diamond<br>(Luxury) | 3 compartments/carriage<br>Capacity: 6 people | Each is a standard twin bed compartment, some can be combined into a double bed. | Approx. 12 sqm | Double bed: 2×1.7m<br>Single bed: 2×0.85m |
| Xiyue Gold Diamond<br>(Luxury) | 4 compartments/carriage<br>Capacity: 8 people | Each is a standard twin bed compartment, some can be combined into a double bed. | Approx. 10 sqm | Double bed: 2×1.7m<br>Single bed: 2×0.85m |
| Boyue Gold Diamond<br>(Comfort) | 5 compartments/carriage<br>Capacity: 10 people | Each has bunk beds, with a compact and practical layout. | Approx. 8 sqm | Upper/lower bunk: 2×0.78m |
If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, the upgraded New Oriental Express is undoubtedly a choice worth considering. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ is attracting more and more quality-seeking travelers with its unique travel style and premium experience.💡 Warm Tips:Bathroom area is about 1.26-1.5 sqm, shower area is about 0.9-1.06 sqm. Specific layout and facilities are subject to actual conditions.
🗺 ️ Two Classic Itineraries to Experience the Beauty of Xinjiang
Summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang Loop (14 days, 13 nights)
Day 01: Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02: Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03: Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04: Hemu – Kanas
Day 05: Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
🛤️ Train Overview and FeaturesDay 07: Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08: Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09: Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11: Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13: Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14: Urumqi – Farewell
October In-depth Southern Xinjiang Tour (11 days, 10 nights)
First Departure and Routes: On April 23, 2026, the newly upgraded New Oriental Express departs from Urumqi. The train mainly operates from April to October each year, offering various routes such as the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, In-depth Northern Xinjiang, and In-depth Southern Xinjiang, covering over 20 famous attractions including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and the Pamir Plateau.Day 01: Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02: Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04: Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05: Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06: Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 07: Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08: Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09: To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
‘Moving Hotel’ Mode: The train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery changes with the train’ approach, allowing you to rest in comfortable carriages and arrive at new destinations by early morning, effectively avoiding travel fatigue.Day 11: Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 Reference Prices
Important Note:The following are reference prices for some departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays and other factors. Please be sure to refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
| Departure Date | Premium Gold Diamond<br>(3 compartments) | Xiyue Gold Diamond<br>(4 compartments) | Boyue Gold Diamond<br>(5 compartments) | Third/Fourth Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| May 6 / May 14 | 59,999 RMB/person | 54,999 RMB/person | 49,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 1 / June 30 | 67,999 RMB/person | 62,999 RMB/person | 56,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 11 / June 25 | 69,999 RMB/person | 63,999 RMB/person | 58,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| September 3 | 71,999 RMB/person | 65,999 RMB/person | 59,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
High-end Hardware Configuration: The train consists of two sets of brand-new carriages, including luxury and comfort types. All carriages feature private bathroom compartments, and are equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing high-end services. Its simple yet elegant silk streamlined paint also showcases Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm.| October 15 / October 25 | 44,999 RMB/person | 39,999 RMB/person | 36,999 RMB/person | 20,000 RMB/person |
🤔 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
Top-Tier Convenience:All-in-one ‘train + accommodation + meals + tickets’ package, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and move luggage, especially friendly for families and travelers with limited mobility.
Comfortable Slow Travel:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, avoiding the superficial ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at stops’ style. Particularly suitable for retirees and travelers who value comfort.
Professional Guarantee:The train is equipped with medical staff, and the itinerary design fully considers elderly-friendly needs, giving families peace of mind.
Quality Passenger Base:Fellow travelers are mostly middle-to-high-income individuals who value quality of life, creating a quiet, friendly, and comfortable travel atmosphere.
📝 How to Book
1. Contact Customer Service: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service by phone or WeChat, stating your desired departure date and compartment type (Premium/Xiyue/Boyue).
2. Get a Plan: Customer service will confirm availability and price, and provide a detailed itinerary and draft contract.
2026 New Upgrades:3. Sign and Pay: After both parties confirm, sign the contract online or offline, and make payment as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Before departure, customer service will provide a detailed ‘Departure Notice’ including meeting information, luggage suggestions, etc.
> Booking Tips:You can also directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager: Manager Yang Jia, for one-on-one exclusive service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Typically Include
New Oriental Express compartment accommodation and on-board meals
First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Full-trip tour bus and excellent guide service
On-board medical staff and basic medical coverage
Professional Team: The train is equipped with professional medical staff, star-rated chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact with passengers. Intangible cultural heritage experiences, on-board photography, and other special programs
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses and items not mentioned in the itinerary
(We will try our best to arrange shared rooms)
> Note:Specific included items and standards are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to inquire:
Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
We will serve you wholeheartedly and help you plan an unforgettable Xinjiang trip!
