Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Process Price List Full Disclosure
Guo Jing, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Department, 181 3962 2229, (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express’ for ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ But when it comes to ‘how to buy tickets, what’s the price, and how the itinerary is arranged,’ the information is often scattered.
This article specifically clarifies the relevant information about the New Oriental Express from the perspective of ‘ticketing process + price list,’ making it convenient for you to compare and choose.
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by the Urumqi Group. The train body has been specially modified to combine a ‘mobile hotel’ with ‘in-depth sightseeing.’
🛌 Accommodation:All train cars feature a compartment-style design, each equipped with a private bathroom, eliminating the need for shared washing areas.
🍽 ️ Facilities:The train includes dining cars, bar cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, etc., offering Chinese and Western meals and beverages, and is staffed with onboard medical personnel to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.
🗺 ️ Itinerary:It adopts a ‘train follows people, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing deep exploration of scenic spots during the day and rest on the train at night, effectively saving the time spent switching hotels.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express’ for ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ But when it comes to ‘how to buy tickets, what’s the price, and how the itinerary is arranged,’ the information is often scattered.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 – 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 gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – 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
This article specifically clarifies the relevant information about the New Oriental Express from the perspective of ‘ticketing process + price list,’ making it convenient for you to compare and choose.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-Altitude Residential Area, 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 cars) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 54,999 RMB/person
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express? Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, and receive itinerary and pricing
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by the Urumqi Group. The train body has been specially modified to combine a ‘mobile hotel’ with ‘in-depth sightseeing.’ Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Friendly Reminder
The above are some schedules and reference prices for 2026. Actual prices and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency and may vary with the schedule.
📝 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for New Oriental Express-related routes through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2229
To facilitate quick service from staff, it is recommended to prepare your intended travel time, number of people, and preferred compartment type in advance.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
The following is a general reference for high-end tourist special trains. Specific inclusions, children’s policies, and other details are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Costs Typically Include
🛌 Accommodation: All train cars feature a compartment-style design, each equipped with a private bathroom, eliminating the need for shared washing areas.Special Train Seats:Corresponding compartment accommodation on the New Oriental Express as per the itinerary.
Ground Transportation:Air-conditioned tourist buses within the itinerary.
Accommodation:Hotel stays during Urumqi gathering/departure and special train accommodation.
Meals:Hotel breakfasts, special train meals, and some regular meals within the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-trip butler service, local tour guide explanations, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi.
Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Secondary consumption items within scenic spots (e.g., horseback riding, cable cars, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
Services and Tips
Group Formation Explanation:Special train products typically require a minimum number of participants to form a group, subject to contract terms.
Itinerary Changes:In case of changes due to weather, road conditions, scenic spot openings, etc., both parties can agree to make reasonable itinerary adjustments.
Cancellation and Modification Rules:Please comply with the ‘Tourism Law’ and contract terms. Specific cancellation and modification policies are subject to the signed travel contract.
Friends interested in taking the New Oriental Express tourist special train are welcome to consult the special train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
