2026 Luxury Tourist Train Schedule and Price Summary!
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Train Department Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (Copy and add as 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 detailed ticket purchase guide will provide you with clear instructions.
🚂 Get to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train that brings hotel accommodations, dining, and leisure areas onto the train, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery stops with you’ during your journey.
Trip Highlights:One journey allows you to experience the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, as well as the ancient cities, canyons, and cultural customs of Southern Xinjiang.
Core Advantages:No need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage throughout the trip, making it a worry-free choice for experiencing Xinjiang.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview
This route offers two options: a summer panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and an autumn in-depth tour of Southern Xinjiang. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
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 detailed ticket purchase guide will provide you with clear instructions.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 – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
🚂 Get to Know the New Oriental ExpressDay 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 – Yulong Kashi River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Night view of Yotkan Ancient City
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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, 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:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
The New Oriental Express uses a ‘tourism product’ package pricing, with fees including train seats, accommodation, some meals, and attraction tickets. Prices vary by carriage type and departure date. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.
📅 2026 Tour Dates and Reference Prices
| Departure Date | Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriages) | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriages) | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriages) | Third/Fourth Person |
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Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as a friend, and send itinerary and pricing
| May 6, May 14 | 59,999 RMB/person | 54,999 RMB/person | 49,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 1, June 30 | 67,999 RMB/person | 62,999 RMB/person | 56,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| June 11, June 25 | 69,999 RMB/person | 63,999 RMB/person | 58,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| September 3 | 71,999 RMB/person | 65,999 RMB/person | 59,999 RMB/person | 30,000 RMB/person |
| October 15, October 25 | 44,999 RMB/person | 39,999 RMB/person | 36,999 RMB/person | 20,000 RMB/person |
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices per person; actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions.
Fees for children, etc., must be calculated separately; please ensure the final contract is the basis.
📝 Six-Step Online Ticket Purchase Guide
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection
Contact the Travel Agency:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat to confirm the route, tour dates, and availability.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Trip Highlights: One journey allows you to experience the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, as well as the ancient cities, canyons, and cultural customs of Southern Xinjiang.Provide Information:Inform the number of travelers, travel dates, preferred room type (Premium/Xiyue/Boyue Gold Diamond), and special requirements.
Obtain Materials:Customer service will provide an itinerary and a sample contract for your reference.
2. 🗓️ Confirmation and Seat Reservation
Select Tour Date:Choose a suitable departure date from the table above based on your schedule.
Confirm Details:Reconfirm the itinerary version (Summer/Southern Xinjiang) and room type.
Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit to secure your seat. The deposit amount is subject to the travel agency’s advice, typically tens of thousands of RMB per person. Keep the receipt after payment.
3. 📄 Contract Signing and Payment
Sign the Contract:The travel agency will send an electronic contract. Carefully review the itinerary, fees, cancellation and change policies, and other terms before signing.
Pay the Balance:Pay the remaining amount according to the contract’s timeline (usually about 30 days before departure).
4. 📬 Preparation and Coordination
Receive Notifications:About 7-15 days before departure, you will receive a ‘Tour Notification Letter’ containing assembly information, luggage suggestions, etc.
Pre-Trip Communication:If needed, contact the travel agency to arrange pick-up and drop-off services.
5. 📱 Online Operation Guide
Core Advantages: No need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage throughout the trip, making it a worry-free choice for experiencing Xinjiang.Main Channels:Communicate via phone/WeChat (181-3962-2229) and complete payments and information submission through your phone.
Auxiliary Channels:Some operations may be done through the travel agency’s online system or mini-program; follow customer service instructions.
6. ⚠️ Important Reminders
Official Channels:The New Oriental Express is a railway product; please register through a legitimate travel agency and do not search separately on platforms like 12306.
Contract as Basis:All itinerary details, fees, and cancellation/change policies are based on the contract you sign. In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate itinerary changes.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included Fees:Typically include train seats, hotel accommodations, some meals, first admission tickets to attractions in the itinerary, and travel insurance.
Excluded Fees:Round-trip transportation to Xinjiang, personal expenses, entertainment activities outside the itinerary, etc.
Service Standards:Guides and staff are available throughout the trip, and the train is equipped with dining areas, restrooms, and other facilities. Specific service details are based on the contract.
📞 Contact Us
If you have selected a tour date or need more detailed information, feel free to contact us:
Registration Inquiry:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
We will provide you with a detailed itinerary introduction and fee explanation to assist you with registration.
Friends who want to ride the New Oriental Express tourist train are welcome to consult the train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
