Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Steps Price List Details
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Department Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
To smoothly board the New Oriental Express and get a clear picture of tickets, prices, and itineraries, follow this set of ‘purchase steps + fare details.’ The content is divided into sections for easy reference while you proceed.
🎟 ️ Step 1:Understand Routes and Purchase Channels
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operating between northern and southern Xinjiang, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest in comfortable cabins while focusing on sightseeing during the day, avoiding travel fatigue.
Core Experience:No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting northern Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and southern Xinjiang’s cultural relics in one go.
Purchase Method:Train seats are not sold through regular platforms like 12306 but are booked through travel agencies partnered with the railway department.
Registration Agency for This Route:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 🏢
You can contact them via the following methods to get route materials, check schedules and prices:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
> 💡 Tip
> It’s recommended to contact them as early as possible after confirming your itinerary to secure seats and prices. Specific schedules, availability, and prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📋 Step 2:Choose Schedule and Cabin Type
1. Available Schedules
Based on the route information you provided, the following departure dates are available:
May:6th, 14th
June:1st, 11th, 25th, 30th
September:3rd
October:15th, 25th
To smoothly board the New Oriental Express and get a clear picture of tickets, prices, and itineraries, follow this set of ‘purchase steps + fare details.’ The content is divided into sections for easy reference while you proceed.2. Cabin Types and Prices
This route offers three types of gold diamond cabins, mainly differing in the number of cabins per car and per-person prices. The third and fourth persons in the same cabin enjoy a uniform discounted price.
Gold Diamond Series Cabin Specifications
Premium Gold Diamond:3 cabins per car, capacity 6 people
Xiyue Gold Diamond:4 cabins per car, capacity 8 people
Boyue Gold Diamond:5 cabins per car, capacity 10 people
Price Details for Each Batch
📅 May 6th & May 14th
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:49,999 RMB/person
3rd/4th person in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
📅 June 1st & June 30th
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999 RMB/person
3rd/4th person in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
📅 June 11th & June 25th
🎟️ Step 1: Understand Routes and Purchase ChannelsPremium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person
3rd/4th person in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
📅 September 3rd
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
3rd/4th person in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
📅 October 15th & October 25th (Autumn Special)
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person
3rd/4th person in same cabin:20,000 RMB/person
> ⚠️ Price Note
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to season, supply and demand, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📝 Step 3:Confirm Itinerary Version
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operating between northern and southern Xinjiang, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest in comfortable cabins while focusing on sightseeing during the day, avoiding travel fatigue.This route includes two versions: ‘Summer Edition’ and ‘October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary.’ You must specify your choice when purchasing.
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, and send itinerary and quote.
1. Summer Edition Itinerary at a Glance
Day01:Depart from various locations 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 Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
2. October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Core Experience: No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting northern Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and southern Xinjiang’s cultural relics in one go.Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, proceed to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:Proceed to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
> 💡 Itinerary Note
> The order of the itinerary, stops, and train schedules may change based on actual conditions. Please refer to the final tour notice and contract.
📌 Step 4:Understand Costs and Services
Included Items
Transportation:New Oriental Express seats, ground tour bus (business car on Duku Highway section).
Accommodation:Train cabin accommodation and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty meals included in the itinerary.
Purchase Method: Train seats are not sold through regular platforms like 12306 but are booked through travel agencies partnered with the railway department.Tickets:First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, tour leader services, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi.
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Optional items not mentioned in the itinerary and costs during free time.
> 📌 Important Note
> Specific included and excluded items are subject to the final signed travel contract.
🚀 Step 5:Formal Registration and Payment
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or add WeChat at 181-3962-2229, inform them of your preferred schedule, number of people, and cabin type.
2. Submit Information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, etc., of all travelers for booking and insurance.
3. Pay Deposit: Follow customer service instructions to pay a deposit to secure seats.
4. Sign Contract: After verifying the itinerary and price, sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract timeline.
6. Receive Notification: 7-10 days before departure, receive the ‘Tour Notice’ with assembly info, luggage suggestions, etc.
💡 Step 6:Practical Tips
About Cancellation/Changes:Specific cancellation and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law’ and the signed travel contract; it’s recommended to read carefully before booking.
Pre-Trip Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a jacket. Prepare sunscreen, lip balm, sun hat, etc.
Respect Customs:The itinerary involves various ethnic areas; please respect local customs.
For those interested in taking the New Oriental Express tourist train, feel free to consult the train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
