Xinjiang Express Luxury Train Registration Guide Official Website Ticket Prices and Booking Fees
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’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.
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Full Guide
After a new round of upgrades in 2026, the New Oriental Express, as a representative product of Xinjiang railway’s special tourist trains, operates regularly from April to October, with 35 trips planned for the year, becoming a choice for many tourists to deeply explore Xinjiang. The upgraded train features standard bathrooms, adds family connecting rooms, and is equipped with a dome starry sky themed dining car, a kitchen living car, and a multifunctional bar car, like a mobile unique accommodation space. Without frequently changing hotels and packing luggage, you can travel across different landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting various natural and cultural attractions such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and Gobi deserts.
🏞 ️ Route Features and Destination Introduction
Northern Xinjiang Summer Route: This route focuses on the natural ecological scenery of Ili and Altay in northern Xinjiang. Most of the covered scenic spots have been open normally since May 2026. The source of the Irtysh River at Koktokay has early snowmelt, with blue-green river water flowing through canyons; the mountain grasslands along the Ahe Highway start to turn green in May, dotted with small wildflowers; birch trees sprout new buds beside the wooden houses in Hemu Village, with morning mist shrouding the village; the lake water of Kanas gradually turns into a bright blue-green as temperatures rise, with mist over the Three Bays especially soft in the morning; the Yadan landform of the Colorful Beach shows red, orange, and yellow gradient colors at sunset, contrasting sharply with the green river; the ice on Sayram Lake completely melts in May, with wildflowers blooming along the shore, and swans swimming on the lake when driving around; the grassland of Nalati grows gradually, with yurts of nomadic families scattered on the grassland; after the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway open, you can experience climate changes of “four seasons in one day,” with frequent switches from grasslands to snow-capped mountains to canyon landscapes; the red rock walls of the Kuqa Grand Canyon stand steeply, and walking in the canyon you can feel the texture of the rock walls; the White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau is like a blue gem embedded in the Gobi, with the lake reflecting white sand mountains and distant snow-capped mountains; the streets of Kashgar Old City hide various snack stalls and handicraft shops, with the evening market full of lively atmosphere.
October Southern Xinjiang Route: This route focuses on the cultural history and poplar autumn scenery of southern Xinjiang. In October, the Tarim Poplar Forest enters an excellent viewing period, with golden poplars reflected on the water. The Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan preserve a thousand-year-old city site, and the Karez underground irrigation system still nourishes the local land; the Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang offer stories of the ancient Silk Road and the experience of local red date picking; the Tuancheng in Hotan preserves traditional residential architecture, and the Yurungkash River offers the fun of picking jade; the night lights of Yotkan Ancient City create a unique regional cultural atmosphere; the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache has exquisite architectural patterns, and the Amanishaham Mausoleum carries local cultural memories; in the Restan Old Street and Kucha Alley in Kuqa, doors and windows are painted in bright colors, making for great photos; the autumn scenery of Tianchi Lake in October is beautiful, with leaves turning golden and red by the lake, contrasting with the clear water.
During the tour, there is no need to rush for long-distance buses. You get off to visit during the day and return to the train to rest at night. The itinerary is relatively relaxed, suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without enduring long rides.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
✨ Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Full GuideDay04: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 – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
✨ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
After a new round of upgrades in 2026, the New Oriental Express, as a representative product of Xinjiang railway’s special tourist trains, operates regularly from April to October, with 35 trips planned for the year, becoming a choice for many tourists to deeply explore Xinjiang. The upgraded train features standard bathrooms, adds family connecting rooms, and is equipped with a dome starry sky themed dining car, a kitchen living car, and a multifunctional bar car, like a mobile unique accommodation space. Without frequently changing hotels and packing luggage, you can travel across different landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting various natural and cultural attractions such as snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and Gobi deserts.Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amanishaham Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:White Sand 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 King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Kucha Alley
Day09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
🏞️ Route Features and Destination Introduction💴 Price Description
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 send itinerary and quotes
The following are reference prices for different tour dates:
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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Northern Xinjiang Summer Route: This route focuses on the natural ecological scenery of Ili and Altay in northern Xinjiang. Most of the covered scenic spots have been open normally since May 2026. The source of the Irtysh River at Koktokay has early snowmelt, with blue-green river water flowing through canyons; the mountain grasslands along the Ahe Highway start to turn green in May, dotted with small wildflowers; birch trees sprout new buds beside the wooden houses in Hemu Village, with morning mist shrouding the village; the lake water of Kanas gradually turns into a bright blue-green as temperatures rise, with mist over the Three Bays especially soft in the morning; the Yadan landform of the Colorful Beach shows red, orange, and yellow gradient colors at sunset, contrasting sharply with the green river; the ice on Sayram Lake completely melts in May, with wildflowers blooming along the shore, and swans swimming on the lake when driving around; the grassland of Nalati grows gradually, with yurts of nomadic families scattered on the grassland; after the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway open, you can experience climate changes of “four seasons in one day,” with frequent switches from grasslands to snow-capped mountains to canyon landscapes; the red rock walls of the Kuqa Grand Canyon stand steeply, and walking in the canyon you can feel the texture of the rock walls; the White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau is like a blue gem embedded in the Gobi, with the lake reflecting white sand mountains and distant snow-capped mountains; the streets of Kashgar Old City hide various snack stalls and handicraft shops, with the evening market full of lively atmosphere. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
Prices and availability may vary depending on the tour date and booking situation. The final details are subject to actual consultation and signed travel contract.
October Southern Xinjiang Route: This route focuses on the cultural history and poplar autumn scenery of southern Xinjiang. In October, the Tarim Poplar Forest enters an excellent viewing period, with golden poplars reflected on the water. The Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan preserve a thousand-year-old city site, and the Karez underground irrigation system still nourishes the local land; the Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang offer stories of the ancient Silk Road and the experience of local red date picking; the Tuancheng in Hotan preserves traditional residential architecture, and the Yurungkash River offers the fun of picking jade; the night lights of Yotkan Ancient City create a unique regional cultural atmosphere; the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache has exquisite architectural patterns, and the Amanishaham Mausoleum carries local cultural memories; in the Restan Old Street and Kucha Alley in Kuqa, doors and windows are painted in bright colors, making for great photos; the autumn scenery of Tianchi Lake in October is beautiful, with leaves turning golden and red by the lake, contrasting with the clear water.📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:181-3962-2229. The specific address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
📝 Fee Description and Service Explanation
Fees typically include:Train compartment accommodation at the corresponding tier, first admission tickets for listed scenic spots, scenic area shuttle transportation, dining services as indicated in the itinerary, full tour guide explanation services, basic on-board medical support, and travel accident insurance.
Fees typically do not include:Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal consumption expenses, dining not indicated in the itinerary, and costs for optional experience activities.
Specific fee composition, service details, room type arrangements, etc., are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather changes, road condition changes, or temporary policy changes at scenic spots, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China” and relevant regulations.
💡 Travel Precautions
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between regions. High-altitude scenic spots have low temperatures in the morning and evening. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm jackets or light down jackets, as well as sunscreen hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Desert and Gobi areas have strong UV rays, so sun protection and hydration are important.
When going to border areas like Taxkorgan, you need to apply for a border pass in advance. This can be done at your household registration location or locally in Xinjiang. Before traveling, ensure that valid documents are within their validity period and comply with relevant verification requirements of the railway and scenic spots.
The train is equipped with power sockets and basic bedding. You can bring commonly used personal items without frequently packing luggage to change accommodations.
The itinerary passes through areas inhabited by various ethnic groups. Respect local customs and habits. When visiting places, dress appropriately, avoid wearing shorts or short skirts, and do not take frontal photos of local residents without permission to avoid misunderstandings.
Scenic spot opening hours may change due to seasons and weather. Confirm relevant information before departure to arrange your visit time reasonably.
Travel times in Xinjiang are generally long. Prepare portable snacks, motion sickness medication, power banks, etc., to enhance travel comfort.
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
