2026 15 Day South and North Xinjiang Tour New Oriental Express Special Train How to Book Tickets and Register

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train? The New Oriental Express tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎TEL: 0991-8585456) WeChat Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on a ‘moving luxury hotel’ — 2026 New Oriental Express 15-day North and South Xinjiang Tour Registration Guide
Want to experience the diverse scenery of Xinjiang, blending snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and oases, all at a relaxed pace with attentive service? In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train continues its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows the traveler’ model, offering visitors an immersive deep experience. This train is not an ordinary one; it is a tourist train built to high-star hotel standards, equipped with en-suite cabins, themed dining cars, entertainment cars, and a professional service team, making the journey itself a pleasure.
📍 Route Highlights:Covering both sides of the Tianshan Mountains with diverse and rich landscapes
This 15-day loop spans Northern and Southern Xinjiang, connecting key scenic spots such as Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan, and Turpan. The itinerary includes alpine meadows, yardang landforms, oases on the desert edge, plateau lakes, and historic districts, showcasing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes as a ‘Chinese geography textbook.’ The entire journey uses a fixed train set, allowing luggage to stay in the cabin, reducing the hassle of frequent packing—ideal for families or elderly travelers who value comfort.
📌 Simplified Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas

🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on a ‘moving luxury hotel’ — 2026 New Oriental Express 15-day North and South Xinjiang Tour Registration GuideDay 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
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi

Want to experience the diverse scenery of Xinjiang, blending snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and oases, all at a relaxed pace with attentive service? In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train continues its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows the traveler’ model, offering visitors an immersive deep experience. This train is not an ordinary one; it is a tourist train built to high-star hotel standards, equipped with en-suite cabins, themed dining cars, entertainment cars, and a professional service team, making the journey itself a pleasure.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The October schedule operates the Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery route, with different itinerary details; see the corresponding group dates in the price section below.
💰 2026 Price and Group Date Reference
Currently bookable schedules and corresponding prices are as follows (discounts for groups of three or more):
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

📍 Route Highlights: Covering both sides of the Tianshan Mountains with diverse and rich landscapes June 1, June 30

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

This 15-day loop spans Northern and Southern Xinjiang, connecting key scenic spots such as Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan, and Turpan. The itinerary includes alpine meadows, yardang landforms, oases on the desert edge, plateau lakes, and historic districts, showcasing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes as a ‘Chinese geography textbook.’ The entire journey uses a fixed train set, allowing luggage to stay in the cabin, reducing the hassle of frequent packing—ideal for families or elderly travelers who value comfort. October 15, October 25 (Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Route)
Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs, availability, and cabin types are subject to actual consultation and the signed travel contract, and may vary due to schedule, room type, and other factors.
📞 How to Register?
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Guo Jing
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Customer service will provide a detailed itinerary brochure, cabin photos, and schedule availability information, and assist with the booking process. Registration requires signing an ‘Electronic Contract for National Tourism Supervision and Filing,’ which can be verified by number on the ‘National Tourism Supervision Service Platform’ to protect both parties’ rights.

📌 Simplified Itinerary (Summer Edition)🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically cover: full-journey special train cabin accommodation, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots, local transportation transfers, professional tour guide service, three meals daily (including specialty meals), and crew and medical support. The train is staffed with dedicated attendants and resort ambassadors; some schedules include a traveling doctor, coordinating with medical facilities along the route for emergency support.
Meals are freshly prepared by the chef team, blending various regional flavors, such as Burqin cold-water fish, Sayram Lake high whitefish, and Kashgar grilled pigeon.
> Specific service content, scenic spot arrangements, and accommodation standards are subject to the actual signed contract. In case of weather, road conditions, or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
The New Oriental Express is an integrated ‘tourism service + special train transportation’ product; tickets are not sold separately, and full package booking is required.
Scenic spot opening status, train schedules, and tour order may change due to actual conditions; the final details are subject to the contract.
It is recommended to confirm personal health conditions in advance for suitability for long-distance travel, especially involving high-altitude sections (e.g., the Pamir Plateau).
All ethnic names are uniformly referred to as ‘various ethnic groups’; cultural experience activities in the itinerary respect local customs.
✨ This journey is not just about seeing the scenery; it’s a slower way of life. By day, delve deep into nature and culture; by night, sleep soundly on the smoothly running train, waking up to the next hidden gem. If you long for a worry-free, comfortable, yet profound Xinjiang trip, feel free to learn more through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and start your journey through the Western Regions.
(This article’s information is compiled from publicly available sources as of early May 2026; prices and itineraries are subject to the signed contract.)
2026 New Oriental Express Tourist Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎TEL: 0991-8585456) WeChat Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase