2026NewOrientExpressXuelianOfficialTicketPricesRevealed

How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 New Oriental Express Tour of Xinjiang:Another Possibility of Slow Travel
In an era of accelerating pace, a way of traveling is quietly returning — no rushing, no check-ins, no repeated luggage moving, enjoying scenery by day and sleeping in the carriage by night. In 2026, the New Oriental Express will operate with a new train body, offering a comfortable and leisurely option for travelers yearning for deep, slow exploration of Xinjiang.
🚄 Train Introduction and Route Features
The New Oriental Express is not a traditional tourist bus or regular train, but a luxury tourist train with all carriages equipped with bathroom suites. Its overall paint is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, cleverly blending Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and diverse cultural elements. The train features a dedicated dining car, kitchen car, and entertainment car, supported by a professional service team throughout the journey, making the trip itself an enjoyment.
This route spans the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The summer itinerary covers classic areas like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau; in October, it shifts to the Southern Xinjiang cultural route, exploring Loulan culture, Hetian Jade River, Kashgar Old City, and Populus euphratica forests. Unlike regular tours that require frequent transfers and luggage handling, the New Oriental Express adopts a ‘train follows travelers, sleep on board’ model, greatly reducing travel fatigue, making it especially suitable for retirees, tourists who can’t tolerate long car rides, and families or friends seeking a relaxed pace.
Compared to other special trains entering Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express focuses more on humanized service details: meals are moderately flavored, low in oil and spice, catering to different dietary habits; a doctor accompanies the group throughout to handle emergencies on plateaus or long journeys; fellow passengers are mostly quality-conscious and of similar age, creating a harmonious atmosphere and natural communication.
🛏 ️ Compartment Types and Space Configuration
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new types of carriages: luxury and comfort, with a total of 13 travel carriages, all equipped with bathrooms, dry-wet separation, no need to queue for washing.
Premium Gold Triple Suite (Luxury Type)
Each carriage has 3 suites, capacity 6 people
Suite area approximately 12 square meters

🚂 New Oriental Express Tour of Xinjiang: Another Possibility of Slow Travel Beds can be a king-size (2×1.7 meters) or two single beds (2×0.85 meters)
Equipped with a double sofa, table, custom furniture, and multi-functional storage area
Xiyue Gold Quad Suite (Luxury Type)
Each carriage has 4 suites, capacity 8 people
Suite area approximately 10 square meters
Also supports king/twin bed mode, with bathroom and sitting area
Boyue Gold Quint Suite (Comfort Type)
Each carriage has 5 suites, capacity 10 people
Suite area approximately 8 square meters
Both bunk beds are 2×0.78 meters, bathroom 1.26 square meters, shower 0.9 square meters
All suites offer one bed per person, privacy, avoiding the awkwardness of shared rooms and the hassle of daily hotel changes.

In an era of accelerating pace, a way of traveling is quietly returning — no rushing, no check-ins, no repeated luggage moving, enjoying scenery by day and sleeping in the carriage by night. In 2026, the New Oriental Express will operate with a new train body, offering a comfortable and leisurely option for travelers yearning for deep, slow exploration of Xinjiang.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Presented according to local factual text)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – 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
Day 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

🚄 Train Introduction and Route FeaturesDay 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
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 Hetian
Day 04:Arrive in Hetian early – Hetian 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 Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar

The New Oriental Express is not a traditional tourist bus or regular train, but a luxury tourist train with all carriages equipped with bathroom suites. Its overall paint is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, cleverly blending Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and diverse cultural elements. The train features a dedicated dining car, kitchen car, and entertainment car, supported by a professional service team throughout the journey, making the trip itself an enjoyment.Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Specific itinerary may change due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies; reasonable adjustments can be made by mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local factual text)

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
2026 New Oriental Express prices are as follows (reference prices, subject to contract):
Departures on May 6 and 14
Premium Gold Triple:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Quad:54,999 RMB/person

This route spans the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The summer itinerary covers classic areas like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau; in October, it shifts to the Southern Xinjiang cultural route, exploring Loulan culture, Hetian Jade River, Kashgar Old City, and Populus euphratica forests. Unlike regular tours that require frequent transfers and luggage handling, the New Oriental Express adopts a ‘train follows travelers, sleep on board’ model, greatly reducing travel fatigue, making it especially suitable for retirees, tourists who can’t tolerate long car rides, and families or friends seeking a relaxed pace.Boyue Gold Quint:49,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
Departures on June 1 and 30
Premium Gold Triple:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Quad:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Quint:56,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
Departures on June 11 and 25
Premium Gold Triple:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Quad:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Quint:58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person

Compared to other special trains entering Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express focuses more on humanized service details: meals are moderately flavored, low in oil and spice, catering to different dietary habits; a doctor accompanies the group throughout to handle emergencies on plateaus or long journeys; fellow passengers are mostly quality-conscious and of similar age, creating a harmonious atmosphere and natural communication.Departure on September 3
Premium Gold Triple:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Quad:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Quint:59,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
Departures on October 15 and 25
Premium Gold Triple:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Quad:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Quint:36,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
> Prices may fluctuate with schedules, final subject to signed contract.

🛏️ Compartment Types and Space Configuration📝 Booking Process
To book the New Oriental Express, please follow these steps:
1. Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service: Manager Yang Jia;
2. Provide travel date, compartment type, and number of people;
3. Get availability confirmation and draft contract;
4. Sign the travel contract after mutual agreement;
5. Pay the fee as agreed to complete the booking.
📞 Registration Method
You can register for the New Oriental Express itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For specific schedule availability and service details, please directly consult the travel agency customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:

In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new types of carriages: luxury and comfort, with a total of 13 travel carriages, all equipped with bathrooms, dry-wet separation, no need to queue for washing.Full-journey special train suite accommodation (with bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Three meals daily (supplied in dining car, moderate flavor)
Local transportation transfers (scenic area to station)
Accompanying service staff and basic medical support
Excluded Items:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Additional costs due to force majeure
> Note:‘Specific details subject to actual consultation and signed contract.’
❤ ️ Why is the New Oriental Express Continuously Popular?
Since its launch, the New Oriental Express has been widely praised for its relaxed pace, meticulous service, and high passenger compatibility. It solves the pain points of traditional Xinjiang tours like ‘changing hotels daily, moving luggage repeatedly, and long car rides,’ especially suitable for travelers who want to enjoy scenery easily and rest peacefully. The carriage is a mobile home, with flowing scenery outside the window. This ‘slow down’ travel philosophy is the core reason for its long-term appeal to repeat customers.
For more information, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service (phone or WeChat).