New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Official Website Inquiry Formal Registration Portal and Detailed Ticket Purchase Steps
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through professional and regular railway travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 18139622229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Travel Guide
Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about the long distances and the hassle of frequently changing accommodations and packing luggage. The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury special train offers a more relaxed travel option. No need to spend long hours on a bus; stay in well-equipped private cabins, arrive at the next destination upon waking, and enjoy the changing Xinjiang landscapes outside the window along the way.
Detailed Route and Destination Introduction
The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train for in-depth Xinjiang tours. All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation, and family-connected cabins have been added, suitable for families or groups traveling together. The train also features a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. You can enjoy various specialty foods without getting off the train, and relax in the bar area while watching the scenery change. Currently, there are two routes: a summer Northern Xinjiang tour and an October Southern Xinjiang tour, covering multiple popular Xinjiang areas:
✅ Altay Region
This route includes Koktokay, Hemu Village, Kanas, and Colorful Beach. In 2026, the reference opening hours for Koktokay Scenic Area are 10:00-18:00, with a reference ticket price of 90 RMB/person and a shuttle bus fee of 26 RMB/person. In spring, you can see snow and new buds together; summer is cool, suitable for visiting canyon forests. Hemu Village has a reference ticket price of 50 RMB/person and a shuttle bus fee of 52 RMB/person, featuring traditional wooden houses and morning mist views popular among tourists. Kanas Scenic Area has a reference ticket price of 160 RMB/person and a shuttle bus fee of 70 RMB/person, with lake views paired with surrounding snow mountains and forests, offering different effects at different times. Colorful Beach is a Yadan landform by the Irtysh River, where rocks display various colors at sunset, great for photography.
✅ Yili Region
This route includes Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak. In 2026, the peak season reference opening hours for Nalati Grassland are 8:30-20:00, with a reference ticket price of 95 RMB/person, allowing re-entry within 48 hours. You can choose different routes like Sky Grassland or Valley Grassland, or book self-driving entry via the scenic area reservation platform. The Duku Highway’s annual opening time is affected by weather; check the latest conditions before travel. The highway offers views of snow mountains, grasslands, and canyons. Sayram Lake’s 2026 ring road has been fully optimized, with lakeside grasslands, snow mountains, and lake waters reflecting each other, and wildflowers blooming in summer.
✅ Southern Xinjiang Region
This route includes the Pamir Scenic Area,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Kashgar Old City, and Tarim Poplar Forest. The Pamir Scenic Area may change opening hours due to snowfall; confirm policies before travel. Baisha Lake has clear blue-white water, pairing well with surrounding mountains. The Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period in October, with large golden poplars reflecting in the river, ideal for photography enthusiasts. Kashgar Old City retains traditional alley layouts, allowing you to experience local life.
All ticket prices and opening information for the above attractions are 2026 references, subject to actual conditions on the travel day. Both parties can agree to reasonable itinerary changes.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Travel Guide Simple Itinerary
We currently offer two itinerary versions; choose based on your travel time:
▷ Quick 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
Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak
Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about the long distances and the hassle of frequently changing accommodations and packing luggage. The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury special train offers a more relaxed travel option. No need to spend long hours on a bus; stay in well-equipped private cabins, arrive at the next destination upon waking, and enjoy the changing Xinjiang landscapes outside the window along the way.Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi Farewell
▷ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan → Jiaohe Ruins → Karez Well → Grape Manor → Evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Ruoqiang Red Date Picking → Evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning → Hotan Tuancheng → Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting → Grape Corridor → Walnut King Tree → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Detailed Route and Destination IntroductionDay 05:Special train to Shache → Yarkand Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Proceed to Kashgar
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Day 06:Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → High Terrace Dwellings → Evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Kuqa Palace → Restan Old Street → Kuqa Alley
Day 09:Proceed to Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi Farewell
Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for different tour dates. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract prevails:
▪ May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train for in-depth Xinjiang tours. All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation, and family-connected cabins have been added, suitable for families or groups traveling together. The train also features a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. You can enjoy various specialty foods without getting off the train, and relax in the bar area while watching the scenery change. Currently, there are two routes: a summer Northern Xinjiang tour and an October Southern Xinjiang tour, covering multiple popular Xinjiang areas: 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
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
✅ Altay Region 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
Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation hotline and WeChat: 18139622229. Specific offline address can be obtained from customer service. This special train does not sell individual train tickets; it adopts a one-stop package model of transportation + accommodation + tickets + guide service, and individual tickets cannot be purchased on public platforms like 12306.
Fee and Service Explanation
The special train service includes cabin accommodation, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for attractions listed in the itinerary, meals as indicated, local transportation upon arrival, and guide service fees. Different cabin grades may have varying service content; specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
During travel, factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, and hotel room types may be uncertain. Both parties can agree to reasonable itinerary changes. All related agreements are governed by contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism law regulations.
Before travel, prepare comfortable clothing, sunscreen, common medications, etc. For travelers over 70, it is recommended to prepare a medical report from the past six months. Travelers over 75 are advised to be accompanied by a direct relative for a smooth trip.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 18139622229 for ticket purchase
