2026 New Oriental Luxury Tourist Train Annual Schedule, Official Website Ticketing Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train requires purchasing tickets through professional and regular railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Itinerary and Price Guide:A Comfortable Choice for Slow Travel in Xinjiang
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, a deep travel experience is not recommended to cover diverse landscapes but also needs to balance pace and experience. In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, deep exploration during the day’ model, offering tourists a worry-free and comfortable travel option. This train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing, making it especially suitable for families or middle-aged and elderly groups who value quality and travel experience.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The 2026 New Oriental Express routes are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing on northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and southern Xinjiang’s cultural and historical landscapes, forming two distinct but equally exciting closed-loop itineraries.
The summer version connects the highlights of northern Xinjiang: starting from Urumqi, passing through Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, crossing the Duku Highway, then delving into the Pamir Plateau, overlooking Muztagh Ata Peak, and finally arriving at Kashgar Ancient City. The route covers forests, lakes, grasslands, canyons, snow-capped mountains, and other landscapes, making it an ideal route to appreciate Xinjiang’s ecological diversity.
The October southern Xinjiang version focuses on historical and cultural exploration: the itinerary covers Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, and other places, visiting sites like Jiaohe Ancient City, Loulan Museum, Yotkan Ancient City, and the Yarkand Khan’s Palace, while also arranging natural landscapes like Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, achieving a balance between culture and nature.
According to information released by the Xinjiang Cultural and Tourism Department in April 2026, the scenic spots mentioned above are all open normally, with continuous optimization of infrastructure and service guarantees. The Duku Highway is expected to open in early June 2026 (subject to official announcements from the transportation department), and the itinerary has reserved reasonable flexibility for changes.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Train 2026 Itinerary and Price Guide: A Comfortable Choice for Slow Travel in XinjiangDay 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
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, a deep travel experience is not recommended to cover diverse landscapes but also needs to balance pace and experience. In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, deep exploration during the day’ model, offering tourists a worry-free and comfortable travel option. This train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing, making it especially suitable for families or middle-aged and elderly groups who value quality and travel experience.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – 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, head 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:Head to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and prices
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
The 2026 New Oriental Express train is priced according to different schedules and cabin types, as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
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
The 2026 New Oriental Express routes are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing on northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and southern Xinjiang’s cultural and historical landscapes, forming two distinct but equally exciting closed-loop itineraries. 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
October 15, October 25
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
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary slightly due to schedule, room type, and service content. Specific details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
The summer version connects the highlights of northern Xinjiang: starting from Urumqi, passing through Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, crossing the Duku Highway, then delving into the Pamir Plateau, overlooking Muztagh Ata Peak, and finally arriving at Kashgar Ancient City. The route covers forests, lakes, grasslands, canyons, snow-capped mountains, and other landscapes, making it an ideal route to appreciate Xinjiang’s ecological diversity.The New Oriental Express train can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. This route adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately, nor can it be purchased through regular railway platforms like 12306.
If interested, you can contact customer service for detailed information:
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Address information is available directly from customer service; no fixed office location is publicly disclosed.
🧳 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs usually include:Full-trip train cabin accommodation, listed hotel accommodation, three meals per day (including specialty meals), first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, professional tour guide service, onboard medical support, and luggage handling services.
The train is equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, separate wet and dry bathrooms, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional entertainment areas. Some cabins feature viewing sofas and dedicated butler service, aiming to create a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ experience.
Note:
Factors such as the opening status of scenic spots, traffic conditions, and weather changes during the itinerary may lead to reasonable adjustments in the order or content of visits, which can be optimized after mutual agreement.
All service details, cancellation policies, and liability divisions are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
Specific service content, cost details, and itinerary arrangements are subject to actual consultation results and the formally signed travel contract.
Choosing the New Oriental Express is not just choosing a mode of transportation, but also a lifestyle attitude of experiencing Xinjiang leisurely. Whether it’s the summer grasslands and lakes or the autumn ancient cities and poplar forests, this journey will leave you with unforgettable Silk Road memories.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
