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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 travel agency channels of the railway: 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 + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Travel through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’:2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Guide
If you long for a Xinjiang trip with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and comprehensive scenery coverage, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be just what you need. This high-end tourist train, hailed as the ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ operates on a core model of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with in-depth daytime tours,’ allowing travelers to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable carriages, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long bumpy rides.
🌄 Route or Destination Details
The 2026 New Oriental Express itineraries are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural version, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical and cultural landscapes respectively.
The summer route connects the granite canyons of Keketuohai, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, the turquoise waters and forests of Kanas Lake, the azure surface of Sayram Lake, the pastoral scenery of Nalati Grassland, and the magnificent landscapes of the Duku Highway, which ‘experiences four seasons in one day.’ The Pamir Plateau section passes through Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, offering distant views of the snow-capped Muztagh Ata Peak, and finally arrives at the ancient city of Kashgar.
The October Southern Xinjiang route delves into the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, visiting historical sites like the Jiaohe Ruins, Loulan Museum, Hotan Round City, and the Yarkand Khan’s Palace, and includes immersive activities such as experiencing the Yurungkash River, red date picking, and night views of the Yotkan Ancient City, balancing cultural depth with a sense of daily life.
According to scenic area opening information released by the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in April 2026, the mentioned attractions such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and Kashgar Ancient City are all open normally with smooth reservation and entry processes. 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.
📅 Simple Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations

🚂 Travel through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’: 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideDay 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – 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
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

If you long for a Xinjiang trip with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and comprehensive scenery coverage, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be just what you need. This high-end tourist train, hailed as the ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ operates on a core model of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with in-depth daytime tours,’ allowing travelers to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable carriages, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long bumpy rides.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 Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Round City – 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 Tomb, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace 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

🌄 Route or Destination DetailsDay 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi

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Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Version)
The 2026 New Oriental Express group dates and corresponding prices are as follows (third and fourth person same cabin discounted prices apply):
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

The 2026 New Oriental Express itineraries are divided into a summer version (May–September) and an October Southern Xinjiang cultural version, focusing on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s historical and cultural landscapes respectively. 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
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 summer route connects the granite canyons of Keketuohai, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, the turquoise waters and forests of Kanas Lake, the azure surface of Sayram Lake, the pastoral scenery of Nalati Grassland, and the magnificent landscapes of the Duku Highway, which ‘experiences four seasons in one day.’ The Pamir Plateau section passes through Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, offering distant views of the snow-capped Muztagh Ata Peak, and finally arrives at the ancient city of Kashgar.> Note:The above prices are reference quotes. Specific costs, availability, and cabin arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate due to factors like group dates and cabin supply and demand.
📞 Registration Method
The New Oriental Express tourist train can be inquired and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. This route adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately; reservations must be made through professional travel agency channels.
If interested, 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.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes full-trip train transportation, hotel or cabin accommodation, meals as listed in the itinerary, first entrance fees for attractions, shuttle bus fees, guide services, and luggage assistance. Cabins are equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, bathrooms with separate wet and dry areas, and feature dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional entertainment areas to enhance travel comfort.
Some itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies. After mutual agreement, the order of visits may be optimized or replaced with attractions of equivalent value. All service details, cancellation, and change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
> Warm Reminder:Specific service content, accommodation standards, meal arrangements, and special needs (such as care for children or the elderly) should be fully communicated with the travel agency at the time of registration, and the final signed tourism contract shall prevail.
Choosing the New Oriental Express is not just a trip but a slow journey blending nature, history, and comfortable experiences. Whether crossing grasslands and lakes in summer or exploring ancient city ruins in autumn, this train offers a relaxed way to see Xinjiang.
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