Oriental Express Registration Portal Ticket Purchase Process Guide
Guo Jing, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Department: 181 3962 2229. (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ‘Registration Portal and Ticket Purchase Process Guide’ will provide you with clear steps to help you easily plan this trip to Xinjiang. ✨
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train running on the Xinjiang railway line, with both its starting and ending points in Urumqi. It perfectly combines a ‘mobile hotel’ with ‘scenic stops along the way,’ allowing you to comfortably visit Xinjiang’s top attractions like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City from your sleeper berth.
Operating Time:Typically from April to October each year, with specific schedules subject to the annual plan.
Itinerary Pace:Adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night’ model—sightseeing during the day and traveling by train at night, effectively saving time and energy.
Core Advantages:All sleeper berths, equipped with hotel-style facilities like bathrooms and panoramic windows, plus dining cars and bars, making it a worry-free choice for experiencing Xinjiang.
🗺 ️ Route Overview
This route offers two classic options, allowing you to choose based on your interests and schedule:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ‘Registration Portal and Ticket Purchase Process Guide’ will provide you with clear steps to help you easily plan this trip to Xinjiang. ✨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 County
Day 11:Taxkorgan 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:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then evening special train to Ruoqiang
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then evening special 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: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, High Platform Residences, 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
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism product with limited seats. Prices vary by carriage and travel date. The following are the current prices for this route; actual costs are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Prices and Group Dates
May 6, May 14
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train running on the Xinjiang railway line, with both its starting and ending points in Urumqi. It perfectly combines a ‘mobile hotel’ with ‘scenic stops along the way,’ allowing you to comfortably visit Xinjiang’s top attractions like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City from your sleeper berth. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Contact Guo Jing, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181 3962 2229, add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
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 persons: 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
Operating Time: Typically from April to October each year, with specific schedules subject to the annual plan. Third and fourth persons: 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 persons: 30,000 RMB/person
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 persons: 20,000 RMB/person
> Friendly Reminder:
> 1. The above are current prices for reference only. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions, etc. Please ensure the final contract with the travel agency is the binding document.
Itinerary Pace: Adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night’ model—sightseeing during the day and traveling by train at night, effectively saving time and energy. > 2. Fees for children, etc., are determined based on specific group sizes and contract details.
📝 Registration and Ticket Purchase Process
New Oriental Express seats must be booked through a travel agency and cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306. The process is as follows:
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat, inform them of the number of travelers, dates, preferred itinerary, and cabin type, and receive detailed information.
2. ✅ Confirmation and Contract
After confirming itinerary details, provide traveler information and pay a deposit to secure seats. The travel agency will then send an electronic contract for you to sign online.
3. 💳 Payment and Preparation
Pay the remaining balance as per the contract. Before departure, watch for the ‘Group Departure Notice’ and prepare valid identification documents in advance.
📞 How to Contact Us
Registration Inquiry:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2229
Customer Service WeChat:181-3962-2229
Company Address:Please contact customer service for the specific address.
> Friendly Reminder:Before departure, be sure to confirm the latest meeting time, location, and required documents with customer service.
Those interested in riding the New Oriental Express tourist train are welcome to consult the special train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
