Oriental Express Registration Process and Ticket Price Details
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Department Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
🚂 Want to experience the New Oriental Express that ‘turns the hotel into a train,’ but confused about the registration process and ticket prices? Don’t worry, this guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you easily plan this journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights Overview
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train that combines ‘luxury hotel + mobile viewing platform + full-service’ into one. It integrates hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ experience, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
✨ Core Experience:
Comfortable Sleep:Cabin-style accommodation with private bathroom, wet-dry separation, king or twin beds, and some models feature viewing windows and desks.
Exquisite Dining:The train has a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with some schedules featuring Xinjiang specialties like roast whole lamb and high white salmon.
Rich Entertainment:Equipped with an entertainment car for activities like KTV, movies, and wine tasting, making the journey never dull.
All-Inclusive Designated Items:The itinerary typically includes train seats, land hotels, most meals, first admission tickets and shuttle buses for attractions, and guide services, with specific inclusions subject to the contract.
📸 Highlight Attractions Connected:
One trip covers diverse Xinjiang scenery and culture, such as Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, as well as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Duku Highway.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Arrangement
Summer Version Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂 Want to experience the New Oriental Express that ‘turns the hotel into a train,’ but confused about the registration process and ticket prices? Don’t worry, this guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you easily plan this journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow 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 – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
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
🗺️ Route Highlights OverviewDay 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar 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
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Residence, 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
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation
Prices and Tour Dates
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
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train that combines ‘luxury hotel + mobile viewing platform + full-service’ into one. It integrates hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ experience, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels. June 1, June 30
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, send itinerary and price quote
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
✨ Core Experience: October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some schedules in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
Children and other fee policies need to be confirmed with the travel agency.
📝 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Key Points for Communication:Number of travelers, preferred schedule, carriage type, special needs (e.g., dietary requirements, arrangements for elderly and children, etc.).
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:New Oriental Express seats, full-tour bus transportation.
Comfortable Sleep: Cabin-style accommodation with private bathroom, wet-dry separation, king or twin beds, and some models feature viewing windows and desks.Accommodation:Train cabins and land hotels as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Most meals in the itinerary, including specialty meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle buses for attractions in the itinerary.
Services:Guide and tour leader services, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations.
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and expenses during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Service Features
Professional Team:Equipped with experienced guides and tour leaders.
Butler Service:Some Gold Diamond carriages offer dedicated butlers.
Support:Basic medical supplies are available on the train; it is recommended to bring common medications based on personal needs.
💡 Booking Notes
Book Early:It is recommended to inquire several months in advance, especially for summer and Golden Week schedules.
Confirm Contract:Ensure to sign a formal electronic contract on the national tourism regulatory platform to clarify rights and responsibilities.
Monitor Policies:Before departure, pay attention to local weather, road conditions, and attraction openings in Xinjiang. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions.
Those interested in taking the New Oriental Express tourist special train are welcome to consult the train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
