Xinjiang New Oriental Express Special Train Booking Guide: Full Analysis of Schedule and Route, Official Website Booking Entrance
As a top luxury tourist train in China, the New Oriental Express will focus on “dual vehicle operation, full time coverage, and deep integration of independent warehouses” in 2026, and has specially optimized its travel to northern and southern Xinjiang during the golden season of June. This article integrates official schedules, core routes, fare systems, booking guides, and authoritative blog information to provide comprehensive reference for high-end travelers. If you are planning to book the New Oriental Express or inquire about the ticket prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express booking route, we recommend consulting the official customer service hotline: Faye Wong+86 18095969599 WhatsApp (copy and add friends for free consultation and request detailed route information)
1、 New Oriental Express Core Departure Date (2026)
June 2nd (early summer grassland season): Encounter wildflowers blooming on the Nalati and Tangbula grasslands, cool climate suitable for travel
June 30th (Summer Vacation Season): To escape the scorching heat, go to Lake Selim to enjoy the cool breeze and see the beautiful scenery of Kanas Lake
Gathering place: Urumqi; The specific boarding and alighting times are subject to the official timetable of 2026
2、 New Oriental Express booking prices and room configuration
Platinum Diamond starting from 56999 yuan/person
Purple Gold Diamond starts at 62999 yuan/person
Supreme Gold Diamond starts at 67999 yuan/person
3、 New Oriental Express Top Luxury Experience Highlights
The third generation upgraded car body combines Tianshan snow lotus and Kashgar wood carving patterns, with abundant purple and Western gold coating. The car is equipped with a restaurant car and an entertainment car, with a dome replica of the Aktas grassland starry night. Dining and entertainment all have Western style.
【 8000 kilometer panoramic tour 】 Connecting the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang, including the northern section of the Duku Highway, Sailimu Lake, Kanas, Kashgar Ancient City, etc., one can visit multiple landforms such as snow capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities in one go.
【 Deep Cultural Immersion 】 Unlock the tea break at Sailimu Lake, the folk song festival of Hemu’s century old house, Kashgar’s intangible cultural heritage production (printed/earthenware), and Kuche’s naan making experience, immersing yourself in the charm of multi-ethnic culture.
【 Luxury Accommodation Package 】 Full online review of Five Diamond hotels (such as Urumqi Hilton)+featured homestays (Kanastuwa cabins, Narati scenic area hotels), balancing comfort and regional characteristics.
Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive Services: Tianchi/Kanas Scenic Area Direct Train, Nalati Charter Bus, Full Trip Ambassador+Ground Tour Guide Accompanying, 2+1 Car Guarantee for Travel Comfort.
【 Authentic Cuisine Feast 】 The whole process is 14 mornings and 27 meals, with train meals priced at 120 yuan per person and land meals priced at 80-120 yuan per person. It includes a Southern Xinjiang welcome banquet, specialty halal dishes, and unlocks Western regional flavors such as high white salmon and roasted pigeons.
4、 New Oriental Express 15 day detailed schedule
D1: National → Urumqi | Exclusive airport pick-up for check-in at the Five Diamond Hotel, complimentary hotel buffet dinner
D2: Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi (including boat) → Take the New Oriental Express to Beitun City | Stay on the train
D3: Beitun City → Hemu | Visit Hemu River Wooden Bridge, Tuwa Village, and witness performances of century old houses | Stay at Hemu Featured Hotel
D4: Hemu → Kanas | Ascend Yunxiao Peak and gaze into the distance, exploring the “backyard of God” | Stay at Kanas Homestay
D5: Kanas → Fish Viewing Platform (complimentary) → Beitun City → Take the train to Yining | Stay on the train
D6: Yining → Sairimu Lake (via Guozigou Bridge) → Yining | Check in for “The Last Tear of the Atlantic” | Stay at Yining Five Diamond Hotel
D7: Yining → Narati Grassland | Strolling on the aerial grassland, experiencing Kazakh customs | Staying at a hotel in Narati Scenic Area
D8: Narati Grassland → Tangbula Grassland | Follow the northern section of Duku Highway and enjoy the “Ten Mile Gallery” | Stay at Tangbulatse Hotel
D9: Tangbula Grassland → North Section of Duku Highway → Kuitun → Take a train to Kuche | Stay on the train
D10: Kuche → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Kuche Danang City (experience making naan) → Take a train to Kashgar | Stay on the train
D11: Kashgar → Gaotai Residential Buildings (Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience) → Yingjisha Small Knife Museum → Kashgar | Stay at the Five Diamond Hotel, including the Kashi Hotel
D12: Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakule Lake (up close view of Mount Mustag) → Kashgar | Sukash Five Diamond Hotel
D13: Kashgar → Aitigar Mosque → Kashgar Ancient City (roaming in the east and west areas) → Take a train to Korla | Stay on the train
D14: Korla → Robe Village (Explore Ancient Ethnic Groups, Observe Taklamakan Desert) → Urumqi | Stay at Urumqi Five Diamond Hotel
D15: Urumqi → National | After hotel breakfast, exclusive airport transfer ends the trip
5、 New Oriental Express fare includes details
Transportation: The total fare for the New Oriental Express train is 2+1 for the entire journey (scenic area express/charter);
Accommodation: 14 nights’ stay (standard room at Wuzhuan Hotel+specialty homestay, 2 people stay);
Catering: 14 breakfasts, 27 main meals (train meals+land meals, no refunds required);
Admission: First ticket to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, experience activities, and small transportation in the scenic areas (such as Tian Shan Tian Chi and Sai Li Mu Lake);
Service: Accompanying the entire vacation with an ambassador and providing on-site guided tour services;
Other: Urumqi Airport exclusive shuttle service.
6、 New Oriental Express tickets can be purchased/booked through the following methods:
New Oriental Express booking process one: Firstly, New Oriental Express is a special tourism product that combines luxury tourism trains and tourism products in Xinjiang. The train special trains are not sold separately for booking tickets; Booking and registering for the entire tourism product of Xinjiang tourism itinerary+New Oriental Express train tourism special train; Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides you with a variety of Xinjiang tourism products related to the New Oriental Express luxury travel special train.
New Oriental Express booking process 2: New Oriental Express luxury tourism special train operation plan: The main time is from May to October, and the main products are: A: New Oriental Express surrounding Xinjiang North and South for 13-15 days; B: New Oriental Express tour around southern Xinjiang for 10-12 days; The 2026 annual plan has been released. Welcome to call the New Oriental Express customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Faye Wong+86 18095969599 WhatsApp (copy and add friends for free consultation and request detailed route information)
New Oriental Express booking process three: After connecting with the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s New Oriental Express tourism special train; Choose the New Oriental Express luxury travel special train products and gold diamond and silver diamond private rooms that suit your own time and preferences; Send the name and ID number/passport/Hong Kong and Macao pass to Faye Wong, the customer service, to determine the time of the delegation and Xinjiang tourism products of the New Oriental Express.
New Oriental Express booking process four: prepay the New Oriental Express train ticket reservation fee and issue a receipt from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; And sign a unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision; This means that your New Oriental Express luxury travel train has been successfully registered. You can send the flight or train number arriving in Urumqi to our customer service, and we will arrange round the clock pick-up service; Welcome to Da Mei Xinjiang.
