Oriental Express Ticket Booking Process Overview Official Registration Portal and Legal Ticket Purchase Channels
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 Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 18139622229. Tickets cannot be purchased 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 Guide | Booking/Price/Itinerary/Registration at a Glance
For those planning to experience a luxury train tour of Xinjiang in 2026, the New Oriental Express, as a comfortable tourist train product, allows you to maintain good rest during long-distance travel without frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. It covers multiple featured scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang along the way, suitable for tourists who want to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one go. Below is practical information compiled for your travel reference.
Route and Scenic Spot Introduction
The New Oriental Express routes cover multiple core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, offering different natural scenery depending on the departure season:
🌲 The Koktokay Scenic Area in northern Xinjiang features the Irtysh River Canyon as its main body, blending glacial relics and primeval forests, with wildflowers dotting the foothills and clear streams winding through the valleys. In 2026, Koktokay’s opening hours are from April 17 to April 30, 09:15-19:00 (last entry at 18:00). Subsequent opening times may change with weather, subject to the scenic spot’s daily announcements. The area offers yurt accommodations, and visitors with camping gear can camp for free near the hot spring campsite. Choose your stay based on your situation. Eligible groups, such as children under 6, seniors over 65, and active military personnel, can enjoy discounts on tickets or shuttle buses with valid documents. Consult staff before entering.
🌊 Kanas Lake is nestled in the deep forests of the Altai Mountains, a high-altitude freshwater lake. Attractions include Tuojin Bay, Color-Changing Lake, Wolong Bay, and Guanyu Terrace. In spring and summer, the lake changes color with seasons and weather: grayish in May, light green or blue-green in June, milky white with blue-green in July during flood season, dark green in August due to rainfall, and emerald in September and October. Each month offers a different view. The round-trip shuttle to Guanyu Terrace costs 120 RMB/person for those wanting a panoramic view.
💎 Sayram Lake is a famous high-altitude lake in northern Xinjiang, with clear waters surrounded by grasslands and snow-capped mountains. In summer, wildflowers bloom along the shore, perfect for walks and photos.
🏔 ️ The Pamir Tourist Area is open year-round from 09:00 to 20:00. It features Muztagh Ata, known as the ‘Father of Icebergs,’ covered in snow year-round, a highlight along National Highway 314. Travel tips:A border pass is required to enter the Pamir Plateau. The plateau has strong UV rays, so bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Consult customer service for details on obtaining the pass.
🍂 The October southern Xinjiang itinerary visits the Tarim Poplar Forest Park. In 2026, the Luntai Poplar Culture Tourism Festival runs from October 1 to November 16, with the best viewing period from mid-October to early November. The golden color of poplars is most stable from October 20 to 31, ideal for photos. Leaves begin to fall in early November, revealing unique branch lines. Check real-time viewing indexes on scenic spot platforms 35 days before departure.
Simple Itinerary
The New Oriental Express offers two itineraries: one for summer travel and one for October southern Xinjiang travel. Details are as follows:
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Guide | Booking/Price/Itinerary/Registration at a Glance▶ Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
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
Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Tashkurgan
For those planning to experience a luxury train tour of Xinjiang in 2026, the New Oriental Express, as a comfortable tourist train product, allows you to maintain good rest during long-distance travel without frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. It covers multiple featured scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang along the way, suitable for tourists who want to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one go. Below is practical information compiled for your travel reference.Day 11:Tashkurgan → 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:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
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 early → Hotan Round City → Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting → Grape Corridor → Walnut King Tree → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache → Yarkand Khan Palace → Amanishahan Mausoleum → Travel to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar
Route and Scenic Spot IntroductionDay 07:Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → High Platform Dwellings → Evening train to Kuqa
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Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Kuqa King’s Mansion → Restan Old Street → Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Travel to Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi Farewell
Subject to weather, road conditions, scenic spot policies, etc., both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes. Actual arrangements are based on the signed contract.
Price Explanation
Reference prices for different 2026 New Oriental Express tour groups are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express routes cover multiple core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, offering different natural scenery depending on the departure season: 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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
🌲 The Koktokay Scenic Area in northern Xinjiang features the Irtysh River Canyon as its main body, blending glacial relics and primeval forests, with wildflowers dotting the foothills and clear streams winding through the valleys. In 2026, Koktokay’s opening hours are from April 17 to April 30, 09:15-19:00 (last entry at 18:00). Subsequent opening times may change with weather, subject to the scenic spot’s daily announcements. The area offers yurt accommodations, and visitors with camping gear can camp for free near the hot spring campsite. Choose your stay based on your situation. Eligible groups, such as children under 6, seniors over 65, and active military personnel, can enjoy discounts on tickets or shuttle buses with valid documents. Consult staff before entering. 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
The above prices are for reference. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on tour groups and supply-demand conditions. Final costs are subject to the signed contract.
Registration Method
Tourists wishing to inquire or register can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at:18139622229, same WeChat: 18139622229. Office address available upon inquiry.
Cost and Service Explanation
Included costs generally cover accommodation for the corresponding train room type, first-entry tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local transportation transfers, and meals and hotel stays as specified. Services vary by room type. Consult staff for detailed inclusions and exclusions, subject to actual inquiry and contract.
During travel, if force majeure factors like weather changes, road conditions, or temporary scenic spot service adjustments occur, both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes. Cost adjustments follow tourism law and contract terms. Cancellation and modification rules comply with tourism law, with no unreasonable disclaimers. Both parties’ rights are legally protected.
Before departure, prepare clothing based on the season. Mountain and plateau areas have large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a light jacket, sunscreen, common medicines, etc., for a smoother trip.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 18139622229 for ticket purchase
