Xinjiang New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Guide Official Channel Purchase and Registration Process Full Analysis

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train requires purchasing tickets through the professional and regular channels of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 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
Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang worry about long cross-regional travel times and tight itineraries. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train can effectively solve this problem. As a brand tourist train product created by the Xinjiang railway department, this train is called a ‘mobile comfortable accommodation space.’ After the 2026 upgrade, it features three different types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms using a wet-dry separation design, balancing privacy and hygiene needs during travel. It also adds family-connected compartments, suitable for travel with friends and family.
The train is also equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. During the journey, you can enjoy exclusive meals such as roast whole lamb feast, cold-water fish feast, and local specialty home-style meals, or relax in the bar car while admiring the flowing Xinjiang scenery outside the window. The train is staffed with medical personnel and stocked with common medicines throughout the journey. Each carriage has a dedicated butler providing services, and emergency call devices are placed everywhere in the carriages, ensuring timely responses to various needs during travel. After disembarking, you can also experience welcome activities featuring the characteristics of various ethnic groups and feel the local warm atmosphere.
Currently, the train offers two different itinerary directions. The summer itinerary from May to September covers northern Xinjiang natural landscapes, special sections of the Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau scenery, and cultural attractions in Kashgar and Turpan, suitable for tourists who want to visit the core sights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip. The October southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on ancient city culture, historical sites, and autumn poplar forests, making it more suitable for tourists who prefer cultural tours.
Each scenic spot has its unique features: the Koktokay Gorge is deep with strange rock formations, and the No. 3 Mine Pit also has unique educational value; the wooden house clusters in Hemu Village are quiet and comfortable, with pleasant morning and evening mist views in the forest; Kanas’s Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay each have their own characteristics, with different lighting effects suitable for photography at various times; Sayram Lake has blooming flower seas by the lake from June to August, offering a good experience for lake tours; Nalati Grassland has scattered cattle and sheep with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop, and you can also experience horseback riding and grassland walks; the Duku Highway connects different landscapes like grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and canyons, with rich scenery changes along the way; Kashgar Ancient City has a strong street atmosphere, with bazaars and local delicacies worth exploring slowly; Baisha Lake features sand mountains contrasting with blue lake water, with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop; Karakul Lake faces Muztagh Ata, with clear reflections on the lake and open scenery; the Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period in October, with golden trees reflecting on the water, creating a stunning visual effect.
📝 Simple Itinerary
· Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
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

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideDay 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
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi

Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang worry about long cross-regional travel times and tight itineraries. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train can effectively solve this problem. As a brand tourist train product created by the Xinjiang railway department, this train is called a ‘mobile comfortable accommodation space.’ After the 2026 upgrade, it features three different types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms using a wet-dry separation design, balancing privacy and hygiene needs during travel. It also adds family-connected compartments, suitable for travel with friends and family.Day 14:Depart from Urumqi
· October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan → Jiaohe Ancient City → Karez Well → Grape Manor → Evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Ruoqiang Jujube Picking → Evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning → Hotan Tuancheng → 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 → Travel 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 Palace → Restan Old Street → Qiuci Alley

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 18139622229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
The train is also equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. During the journey, you can enjoy exclusive meals such as roast whole lamb feast, cold-water fish feast, and local specialty home-style meals, or relax in the bar car while admiring the flowing Xinjiang scenery outside the window. The train is staffed with medical personnel and stocked with common medicines throughout the journey. Each carriage has a dedicated butler providing services, and emergency call devices are placed everywhere in the carriages, ensuring timely responses to various needs during travel. After disembarking, you can also experience welcome activities featuring the characteristics of various ethnic groups and feel the local warm atmosphere.Day 09:Travel to Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Depart from Urumqi
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for different tour dates. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with the schedule. The final price is based on the signed travel contract.
· 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

Currently, the train offers two different itinerary directions. The summer itinerary from May to September covers northern Xinjiang natural landscapes, special sections of the Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau scenery, and cultural attractions in Kashgar and Turpan, suitable for tourists who want to visit the core sights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip. The October southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on ancient city culture, historical sites, and autumn poplar forests, making it more suitable for tourists who prefer cultural tours. 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
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person

Each scenic spot has its unique features: the Koktokay Gorge is deep with strange rock formations, and the No. 3 Mine Pit also has unique educational value; the wooden house clusters in Hemu Village are quiet and comfortable, with pleasant morning and evening mist views in the forest; Kanas’s Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay each have their own characteristics, with different lighting effects suitable for photography at various times; Sayram Lake has blooming flower seas by the lake from June to August, offering a good experience for lake tours; Nalati Grassland has scattered cattle and sheep with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop, and you can also experience horseback riding and grassland walks; the Duku Highway connects different landscapes like grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and canyons, with rich scenery changes along the way; Kashgar Ancient City has a strong street atmosphere, with bazaars and local delicacies worth exploring slowly; Baisha Lake features sand mountains contrasting with blue lake water, with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop; Karakul Lake faces Muztagh Ata, with clear reflections on the lake and open scenery; the Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period in October, with golden trees reflecting on the water, creating a stunning visual effect. 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
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:18139622229, same WeChat ID: 18139622229. In-person service addresses can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Explanation
Reference services include corresponding grade train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets for listed attractions, marked specialty meals, local ground transfer transportation, professional tour guide services, dedicated train butler services, and basic medical support throughout the trip. Specific inclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and services may vary slightly between different tour dates.
Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, tickets, and accommodation room types, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.’
Before traveling, you can prepare the following items:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring light jackets, windbreakers, etc. UV intensity is high, so prepare high-SPF sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, etc. Scenic spots require long walks, so wear comfortable, non-slip sports shoes. For border areas like Taxkorgan, you need to apply for a travel permit in advance, either at your place of residence or after arriving in Xinjiang. Carry valid documents throughout the trip for various checks. During peak season, scenic spot tickets and train availability are tight, so it is recommended that tourists with travel plans book in advance to ensure a smooth itinerary.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585656) Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 18139622229 for ticket purchase