Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Guide Price List Overview
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 the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, many people think of the New Oriental Express, which allows you to ‘travel through Xinjiang by train.’ Unlike regular trains, it’s more like a moving luxury hotel—the carriage is the hotel, and the special train is the itinerary. This ticket guide focuses on prices and tour dates to help you plan easily.
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train traveling between northern and southern Xinjiang. The train body is built by the Xinjiang Railway Department and has been upgraded to the third generation in 2026.
✨ Highlights of the Third-Generation New Train Body
Privacy and Comfort:All carriages are en-suite compartments, breaking away from the traditional public bathroom model of green trains.
Rich Features:In addition to compartments, it includes dining cars, bar/entertainment cars, and observation cars, offering diverse services like dining, entertainment, and socializing.
Enhanced Experience:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, saving travel time and improving comfort.
📍 Route Coverage
The itinerary is designed around Xinjiang’s core scenic spots, such as Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in Ili, Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, and Turpan, achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery shifts with the train.’
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
This route offers two options: a full summer tour of northern and southern Xinjiang and an in-depth autumn tour of southern Xinjiang. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Quick Itinerary (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
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
If you want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, many people think of the New Oriental Express, which allows you to ‘travel through Xinjiang by train.’ Unlike regular trains, it’s more like a moving luxury hotel—the carriage is the hotel, and the special train is the itinerary. This ticket guide focuses on prices and tour dates to help you plan easily.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
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
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulongkashi 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 Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?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
💰 Price and Tour Date Details
Below are some 2026 tour dates and corresponding reference prices for this route. Actual prices may fluctuate due to supply and demand, etc., please refer to the final contract.
Summer Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments):59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments):54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments):49,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments):67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments):62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments):56,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, and send itinerary and quote
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train traveling between northern and southern Xinjiang. The train body is built by the Xinjiang Railway Department and has been upgraded to the third generation in 2026.Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments):69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments):63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments):58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments):71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments):65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments):59,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
Autumn Southern Xinjiang In-Depth 11-Day Tour
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments):44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments):39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments):36,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
💡 Price Explanation
Room Type Differences:Prices from high to low are Premium Gold Diamond > Xiyue Gold Diamond > Boyue Gold Diamond, mainly differing in the number of compartments (3/4/5) and privacy.
✨ Highlights of the Third-Generation New Train BodySame Car Discount:The third and fourth persons sharing a room get a relatively discounted price, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Seasonal Factors:Typically, September-October offers autumn scenery, with prices slightly different from summer.
📞 How to Register and Inquire
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It’s recommended to prepare your intended travel dates, number of people, and preferred room type in advance for efficient communication.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2229 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Initial Communication Process
1. Confirm Availability: Ask if there are still spots for your intended tour date and the specific price.
2. Clarify Details: Understand what is included (e.g., hotels, tickets, meals) and excluded.
3. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., for booking.
4. Sign and Pay: After confirming the itinerary, sign a formal travel contract and complete payment.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Below is a general framework of the cost structure. Specific inclusions and exclusions should be based on the contract signed with the travel agency.
✅ Costs Typically Include
Transportation:New Oriental Express compartment seats, tourist buses for ground itinerary.
Accommodation:Train compartments and hotel accommodations as specified in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, including train and hotel breakfasts and main meals.
Privacy and Comfort: All carriages are en-suite compartments, breaking away from the traditional public bathroom model of green trains.Tickets:First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Travel agency liability insurance, guide and tour leader services.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs (air/train tickets) from various locations to Urumqi.
Personal expenses, such as additional hotel consumption, optional activities outside the itinerary, etc.
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
⚠ ️ Friendly Reminder
The order of the itinerary and stop times at scenic spots may change due to weather, road conditions, etc., but efforts will be made to ensure core attractions are not reduced.
The special train is a unique product; specific departure dates, stops, etc., are subject to the final arrangements of the railway department and travel agency.
🤔 How to Choose?
1. Choose by Season
June-September:Suitable for visiting northern Xinjiang, enjoying grasslands and lake scenery.
October:Suitable for experiencing southern Xinjiang, viewing poplar forests, and experiencing cultural charm.
2. Choose by Budget and Group Size
Sufficient budget/emphasis on privacy:Opt for Premium Gold Diamond.
Balance cost-effectiveness/traveling with family or friends:Xiyue Gold Diamond or Boyue Gold Diamond are good choices.
Family/friends traveling together:Consider the discount plan for the third and fourth persons sharing a room.
3. Plan Early
Spots on the New Oriental Express are limited, especially during peak tourist seasons. It’s recommended to inquire and book several months in advance.
Friends who want to take 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)
