How to Register for the New Oriental Express Where to Book and Where to Board
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? Tickets for the New Oriental Express tourist train must be purchased through professional and regular railway travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang on a “mobile star-rated hotel” — A comprehensive guide to the 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train
If you long for a relaxing, well-serviced in-depth Xinjiang tour and want to avoid the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be the ideal choice. This train, hailed as a “mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,” is not recommended to be equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, separate wet and dry bathrooms, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and exclusive carriage service, but also adopts a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, deep exploration during the day” model, making long-distance travel as comfortable as staying at home.
📍 Route or destination details
The 2026 New Oriental Express itinerary is divided into a summer edition (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural edition, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical relics, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities.
The summer route connects core scenic spots like Keketuohai, Hemu Village, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, fully presenting the ecological and cultural panorama of the Tianshan Mountains. The October Southern Xinjiang route delves into Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, Luntai, and other places, exploring historical and natural landmarks like the Jiaohe Ancient City, Loulan Museum, Yotkan Ancient City, Tianshan Grand Canyon, and Tarim Poplar Forest.
According to an announcement by the Xinjiang Cultural and Tourism Department in April 2026, the above attractions are all open normally, with optimized and upgraded internal tour routes, visitor service centers, and rest facilities, significantly improving reception capacity and visitor experience. The Duku Highway is expected to open in early June 2026 (subject to the transportation department’s announcement), and the itinerary has reserved flexible change space.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary
Quick itinerary overview (Summer edition)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang on a “mobile star-rated hotel” — A comprehensive guide to the 2026 New Oriental Express luxury trainDay03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day11:Taxkorgan – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
If you long for a relaxing, well-serviced in-depth Xinjiang tour and want to avoid the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be the ideal choice. This train, hailed as a “mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,” is not recommended to be equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, separate wet and dry bathrooms, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and exclusive carriage service, but also adopts a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, deep exploration during the day” model, making long-distance travel as comfortable as staying at home.Day14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
📍 Route or destination detailsDay09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
> Note:The above itinerary is the finalized content. Actual travel may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation
The prices for each tour of the 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train are as follows (subject to contract confirmation):
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
The 2026 New Oriental Express itinerary is divided into a summer edition (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural edition, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical relics, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. 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
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
The summer route connects core scenic spots like Keketuohai, Hemu Village, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, fully presenting the ecological and cultural panorama of the Tianshan Mountains. The October Southern Xinjiang route delves into Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, Luntai, and other places, exploring historical and natural landmarks like the Jiaohe Ancient City, Loulan Museum, Yotkan Ancient City, Tianshan Grand Canyon, and Tarim Poplar Forest. 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
> Warm reminder:Prices and availability may fluctuate with tour dates, and the final decision is based on the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact person:Guo Jing
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229 (can be copied to add as friend, free detailed itinerary materials)
📋 Fee and service explanation
The fee includes transportation, accommodation (train compartment or hotel), meals as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, shuttle buses, guide services, and dedicated train crew services. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, constant temperature systems, high-quality bedding and sleep aids, and some room types include a viewing sofa area and butler service.
The itinerary includes cultural activities such as intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences and ethnic dance interactions, and is equipped with on-board medical staff to ensure health needs. Luggage is handled uniformly by staff, allowing tourists to travel light.
> Specific service content, accommodation standards, meal arrangements, etc., are subject to actual consultation and signed contract. The opening status of scenic spots and traffic conditions involved in the itinerary may change due to seasons or policies. The travel agency will make reasonable adjustments in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
🌄 The New Oriental Express is not just a trip; it’s an immersive cultural journey through the Western Regions. Whether it’s the magnificent scenery crossing the Tianshan Mountains in summer or the profound history of exploring ancient cities in Southern Xinjiang in autumn, you can savor it in comfort and ease. For more details, feel free to contact customer service for the latest tour dates and availability.
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’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
