Oriental Express Ticket Booking Process Annual Fare Details
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Department Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities in one go, the New Oriental Express is an unavoidable choice. It is not an ordinary train, but a high-end travel product that combines a ‘mobile hotel + luxury train + full travel service’ into one.
Due to limited seats, it is recommended to plan early. Below, we outline the route highlights, itinerary, ticket prices, and booking process to help you easily start this journey.
🚂 Route Highlights at a Glance
✨ Mobile Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is known as a ‘luxury cruise on land,’ with sleeper compartments featuring large panoramic windows. The train includes dining cars, bar cars, entertainment cars, and other functional carriages, with facilities comparable to a star-rated hotel, allowing you to enjoy comfort and privacy during the trip.
🗺 ️ One Route, Multiple Destinations, Train Follows Travelers
The train connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, so you don’t need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage. Travel by day, ride by night, leaving more time for the scenery. The itinerary covers famous attractions like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau.
🛌 Private and Comfortable Gold Diamond Compartment
The ‘Gold Diamond Series’ compartments promoted on this route feature 3-5 rooms per carriage for strong privacy. Each compartment is about 10 square meters, equipped with a 1.5-meter bed, separate wet and dry bathroom, desk, wardrobe, and safe. Some train models also offer a shared mini-fridge and dedicated butler service.
🍽 ️ All-Inclusive Price for Designated Items in Itinerary, Hassle-Free
The fee typically includes the train seat, ground hotels, most meals, entrance tickets and shuttle buses for attractions in the itinerary, guide service, and travel insurance. You can focus solely on the trip without worrying about trivial details.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary Overview
This route offers a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang version, allowing you to choose based on your travel time.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities in one go, the New Oriental Express is an unavoidable choice. It is not an ordinary train, but a high-end travel product that combines a ‘mobile hotel + luxury train + full travel service’ into one.Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 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 – Baisha Lake – 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 to Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Due to limited seats, it is recommended to plan early. Below, we outline the route highlights, itinerary, ticket prices, and booking process to help you easily start this journey.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:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening 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 train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to Group
💰 Price Explanation
This route uses an ‘all-inclusive price for designated items in itinerary’ model. Below are reference prices for each cabin class. Please note that prices may fluctuate due to seasons, holidays, and other factors; the final price is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
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
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, send itinerary and quote
🚂 Route Highlights at a Glance Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth Person 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/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/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/Fourth Person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
✨ Mobile Luxury Hotel Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, Third/Fourth Person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
Price Fluctuation:The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to travel dates, policies, etc., subject to the contract.
Children’s Policy:Prices and discounts for children, third/fourth persons are subject to final confirmation by the travel agency.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, costs during free time, etc., are typically not included.
📝 Detailed Booking Process
The New Oriental Express is a tourist train; seats must be booked through a formal travel agency and cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306.
1. Choose a Formal Channel
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to choose a formal travel agency with years of experience in train services to protect your rights.
2. Inquiry and Confirmation
Contact Customer Service:Communicate with customer service via phone 181-3962-2229 or WeChat (same number).
Confirm Details:Inform the number of travelers, preferred tour dates, cabin preferences, etc., and the customer service will provide a detailed itinerary and cost breakdown for confirmation.
3. Signing and Payment
Submit Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and other personal information of all travelers.
The New Oriental Express is known as a ‘luxury cruise on land,’ with sleeper compartments featuring large panoramic windows. The train includes dining cars, bar cars, entertainment cars, and other functional carriages, with facilities comparable to a star-rated hotel, allowing you to enjoy comfort and privacy during the trip.Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit (usually tens of thousands of RMB per person) as agreed to lock in seats, and keep the payment receipt.
Sign Contract:The travel agency will arrange for the signing of an electronic travel contract regulated by the national cultural and tourism authority, clarifying the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation
Pay Balance:Usually pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure.
Prepare Materials:Pay attention to customer service notifications before departure, and prepare valid documents, visas (if needed), etc., as required.
Arrange Transportation:Book your own flights or train tickets to and from Urumqi, and share the information with the travel agency for pickup and drop-off arrangements.
5. Departure and Return
Gather at the time and place specified in the contract, and a dedicated vehicle will take you to the train station. After the trip, a dedicated vehicle will also take you to the airport or train station.
📌 Fee and Service Explanation
Inclusions:Typically include train compartment accommodation, ground hotels, most meals in the itinerary, entrance tickets and shuttle buses for attractions, guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, meals not included in the itinerary, costs during free time, additional transportation or accommodation due to force majeure, etc.
Service Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary, subject to mutual negotiation and the contract.
📞 Inquire Now
If you’re interested, why not take action now!
Inquiry/Registration:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
It is recommended to inquire early to secure your preferred cabin and travel dates.
Friends who want to take the New Oriental Express tourist train are welcome to consult the train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
