New Orient Express Tourist Train Ticket Guide Official Portal + Full Booking and Registration Process
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 Agency 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 + service’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
✨ 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Full Guide
Want to immerse yourself in the vast scenery of Xinjiang without enduring the hassle of transfers and frequent luggage packing? The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train can fulfill your travel needs of ‘sleeping in the scenery and enjoying Northern and Southern Xinjiang all the way,’ eliminating the fatigue of travel and leaving more time for sightseeing and experiencing local culture.
🚞 Route and Destination Details
The 2026 New Oriental Express uses a third-generation upgraded train body, optimized and refined overall, with a recommended capacity of 116 passengers per train, providing ample personal space, making it a mobile comfortable rest space. The train has a total of 18 carriages, including 13 passenger carriages, 1 kitchen and living carriage, 1 dining carriage, 1 functional carriage, and 1 crew carriage and 1 generator carriage each. Every room comes standard with a bathroom and shower, allowing for free washing throughout the journey without sharing public facilities with other passengers.
The three types of rooms currently offered each have their own focus, and you can choose based on the number of travelers and needs:
Premium Gold Diamond 3 Custom Carriage: Each carriage is recommended to have 3 standard twin-bed compartments, with beds that can be flexibly combined into a double bed, each room measuring 13 square meters, with clear functional zones including a bedroom area and a living area, equipped with a movable double/twin bed, screen luggage cabinet, minibar, custom wardrobe, double sofa and dining table and chairs, and a separate wet and dry bathroom with smart toilet, branded toiletries, and hairdryer, suitable for passengers with high privacy requirements.
Xiyue Gold Diamond 4 Custom Carriage:Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, with beds that can be combined into a double bed, complete bedroom and living area functions, equipped with a minibar, custom wardrobe, dining table and chairs, and a separate wet and dry bathroom, achieving a good balance between comfort and cost-effectiveness.
Boyue Gold Diamond 5 Custom Carriage: Each carriage has 5 bunk bed compartments, with the upper bunk foldable for storage and the lower bunk raised, with space underneath easily accommodating a 32-inch suitcase, and an innovative retractable bed design for flexible expansion, each with its own bathroom, suitable for family trips or group outings with friends.
The train routes cover the core landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with different departure dates corresponding to different scenic features:Departures in May-June offer views of Northern Xinjiang’s spring scenery, when Kanas and Hemu have just thawed, the lake water shows a bright blue tone, grasslands gradually turn green, wildflowers bloom in succession, and tourist numbers are relatively low, providing a better travel experience; Sayram Lake’s ice melts, and wildflowers bloom along the shore, suitable for lake tours and photography; Nalati Grassland’s aerial and river valley grasslands are fully accessible, with comfortable light at the nomadic family photo spots, making it easy to take great photos; after the Duku Highway opens, you can enjoy multiple landscapes like mountains, grasslands, and canyons. Departures in September offer views of Northern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery with layered forests in rich colors. The October Southern Xinjiang itinerary showcases the golden landscape of Tarim Poplar Forest, and you can deeply explore characteristic areas like Kashgar Old City and the Pamir Plateau. Kashgar Old City is accessible all day, with intricate streets and various local delicacies to taste, such as baked buns, pilaf, and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.
You can also prepare in advance before traveling:
Xinjiang is vast with long distances between attractions, so it’s advisable to bring motion sickness medicine, power banks, drinking water, and other supplies to enhance travel comfort.
✨ 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Full GuideHigh-altitude scenic areas have large temperature differences between morning and evening, so even in summer, it’s recommended to bring a light down jacket or windbreaker to cope with temperature drops.
For border areas like Tashkurgan, you can apply for a travel permit in your registered residence or locally in Xinjiang in advance to avoid affecting your itinerary.
The opening status of scenic areas may change temporarily based on actual conditions; check the scenic area notice one day before departure to confirm the opening status.
When visiting places, dress appropriately, avoid wearing shorts or short skirts, and respect the customs of local ethnic groups.
📅 Simple Itinerary
[Summer Version]
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Want to immerse yourself in the vast scenery of Xinjiang without enduring the hassle of transfers and frequent luggage packing? The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train can fulfill your travel needs of ‘sleeping in the scenery and enjoying Northern and Southern Xinjiang all the way,’ eliminating the fatigue of travel and leaving more time for sightseeing and experiencing local culture.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
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
[October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary]
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and pricing
🚞 Route and Destination DetailsDay 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar 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, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residential Area, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, 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
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for each departure date, which may fluctuate based on schedule and room availability. Specific prices are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, and prices and availability are based on the signed travel contract:
May 6, May 14
The 2026 New Oriental Express uses a third-generation upgraded train body, optimized and refined overall, with a recommended capacity of 116 passengers per train, providing ample personal space, making it a mobile comfortable rest space. The train has a total of 18 carriages, including 13 passenger carriages, 1 kitchen and living carriage, 1 dining carriage, 1 functional carriage, and 1 crew carriage and 1 generator carriage each. Every room comes standard with a bathroom and shower, allowing for free washing throughout the journey without sharing public facilities with other passengers. Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriage) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriage) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriage) 49,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriage) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriage) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriage) 56,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriage) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriage) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriage) 58,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
The three types of rooms currently offered each have their own focus, and you can choose based on the number of travelers and needs: Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriage) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriage) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriage) 59,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 Custom Carriage) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 Custom Carriage) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 Custom Carriage) 36,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. For specific offline addresses, please consult customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Reference fees include the corresponding room type’s train accommodation costs, land transportation costs within the itinerary, first-ticket fees for scenic spots marked in the itinerary, meal costs marked in the itinerary, dedicated tour guide service fees, exclusive butler service fees, travel accident insurance, etc. Specific inclusions and exclusions can be confirmed with staff during consultation, and the actual details are based on the consultation and signed contract.
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, temporary scenic area policies, or train schedule changes, and changes can be made upon mutual agreement. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws and regulations such as the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the ‘Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China,’ fully protecting the legal rights of both parties.
Before traveling, carefully check the required documents, bring personal commonly used medications, follow scenic area management regulations during the tour, and travel civilly. If you have special dietary needs, you can also inform staff in advance to try to accommodate.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
