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How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train requires purchasing tickets through professional and regular railway travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Train:A Comfortable Journey Across the Tianshan Mountains in 2026
If you long for a relaxed, well-served deep tour of Xinjiang and want to avoid the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, the “New Oriental Express” tourist train offers an ideal choice for travel in 2026. This train, hailed as a “mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,” integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. During the day, you explore scenic spots, and at night, you sleep comfortably on the train as it moves, truly achieving a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; tour by day, travel by night” experience.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The 2026 New Oriental Express itinerary is divided into a summer version (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural version, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical relics, respectively.
The summer version covers the essence of Northern Xinjiang: from the canyon wonders of Koktokay to the morning mist and smoke of Hemu Village; from the turquoise waters and forests of Kanas Lake to the azure surface of Sayram Lake; then crossing the Tianshan Mountains via the Duku Highway to reach Bayanbulak Grassland, and finally heading south to the Pamir Plateau for a distant view of Muztagh Ata Peak. The entire route connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons.
The October Southern Xinjiang version focuses on the southern route of the Silk Road:Passing through Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, and other places, visiting historical and cultural sites like the Jiaohe Ruins, Loulan Museum, Yotkan Ancient City,白沙湖, and Kuqa Grand Canyon, experiencing the profound heritage of the thousand-year Silk Road.
All tourist spots are mature scenic areas open normally in 2026. The itinerary is designed considering seasonal traffic conditions (e.g., the Duku Highway is expected to open in early June) and reserves reasonable flexibility to cope with uncontrollable factors like weather and road conditions.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Train: A Comfortable Journey Across the Tianshan Mountains in 2026Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express 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 Train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
If you long for a relaxed, well-served deep tour of Xinjiang and want to avoid the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, the “New Oriental Express” tourist train offers an ideal choice for travel in 2026. This train, hailed as a “mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,” integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. During the day, you explore scenic spots, and at night, you sleep comfortably on the train as it moves, truly achieving a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; tour by day, travel by night” experience.October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening 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:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:白沙湖, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell
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💰 Price Explanation
Based on the latest 2026 group schedules, the New Oriental Express offers various cabin options with prices as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
The 2026 New Oriental Express itinerary is divided into a summer version (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural version, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical relics, respectively. Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. Specific costs, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts, and may vary with schedules.
📞 Registration Method
The New Oriental Express train can be consulted and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. This route adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately. It must be handled through professional travel agency channels.
The summer version covers the essence of Northern Xinjiang: from the canyon wonders of Koktokay to the morning mist and smoke of Hemu Village; from the turquoise waters and forests of Kanas Lake to the azure surface of Sayram Lake; then crossing the Tianshan Mountains via the Duku Highway to reach Bayanbulak Grassland, and finally heading south to the Pamir Plateau for a distant view of Muztagh Ata Peak. The entire route connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons.Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Address Information:Please contact customer service directly for detailed inquiries; the specific office address is not publicly disclosed.
It is recommended to confirm travel dates, cabin types, and availability in advance to smoothly arrange the itinerary.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:
Full-trip train cabin accommodation (with bathroom and constant temperature air conditioning)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for listed scenic spots
Three meals daily (including specialty meals and train meals)
Dedicated guide and train attendant
Luggage handling and station transfer services
Excluded items may include personal expenses, some optional experiences, and transportation from departure points to Urumqi. Specific service content, cancellation policies, etc., are subject to the signed travel contract and comply with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather, traffic controls, or temporary scenic spot closures during the trip, the travel agency and tourists can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the visit order or accommodation locations, striving to fulfill the travel and experience.
The New Oriental Express is not just a sightseeing trip but an immersive cultural and natural experience. Whether it’s the vast beauty of Northern Xinjiang in summer or the historical echoes of Southern Xinjiang in autumn, this journey will let you explore Xinjiang’s diverse charm at a comfortable pace.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
