Oriental Express Registration Process How to Operate Detailed Explanation of Ticket Booking Channels and Reservation Methods
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 agency channels: 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 Complete Travel Guide
With the growing demand for long-distance leisure travel, train tours that eliminate the need to frequently pack luggage and change accommodations, allowing passengers to lie down and enjoy the scenery along the way, have become popular among many tourists. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is one of the unique choices for traveling to Xinjiang.
📍 Routes and Destination Introduction
The New Oriental Express operating in 2026 is a third-generation upgraded train, consisting of 18 carriages in total, including 13 passenger carriages, 1 kitchen and living carriage, 1 dining carriage, 1 multifunctional carriage, as well as 1 crew carriage and 1 generator carriage. It regularly accommodates 116 people, offering ample and spacious space suitable for different travel groups.
Carriage hardware is well-equipped: All cabins feature separate wet and dry bathrooms, equipped with smart toilets, branded toiletries, and hairdryers to meet daily washing needs; widened panoramic windows provide clear views, allowing the Gobi, grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery along the way to come directly into view; the entire train has stable network coverage, so leisure entertainment and handling temporary work are unaffected; the carriage floors are flat and barrier-free, making it easier for the elderly and children to move around.
Public area design is thoughtful: The Starry Dining Car features a panoramic dome skylight design, allowing passengers to enjoy clear skies and drifting clouds during daytime meals and look up at the stars at night. Meal combinations cater to diverse tastes, with light meals and local Xinjiang flavors available on demand; the leisure carriage offers ample activity space for passengers to chat and share travel experiences, and also features a Silk Road cultural exhibition area displaying intangible cultural heritage crafts and related historical artifacts, allowing travelers to learn about the cultural context along the route during the journey.
Service guarantees are thorough and comprehensive: The entire journey is accompanied by onboard cultural travel stewards who promptly respond to various travel needs of tourists; basic medical supplies and on-duty personnel are always available on the train to handle unexpected minor situations during the trip; the entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, with nighttime travel and daytime stops for sightseeing, eliminating the fatigue of frequent hotel changes and long-distance bus rides, allowing passengers to directly visit attractions upon disembarking.
Currently, the New Oriental Express routes cover the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang. Summer routes connect the mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons of northern Xinjiang, while the October southern Xinjiang route allows visits to historical sites, poplar forests, and plateau scenery, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences, so tourists traveling at different times can choose suitable routes.
📅 Simple Itinerary
▷ Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Complete Travel GuideDay 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 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 – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
With the growing demand for long-distance leisure travel, train tours that eliminate the need to frequently pack luggage and change accommodations, allowing passengers to lie down and enjoy the scenery along the way, have become popular among many tourists. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is one of the unique choices for traveling to Xinjiang.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
▷ 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 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 Mausoleum, 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
📍 Routes and Destination IntroductionDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
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Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for current schedules. Prices and availability may vary with schedules. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract between both parties:
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
The New Oriental Express operating in 2026 is a third-generation upgraded train, consisting of 18 carriages in total, including 13 passenger carriages, 1 kitchen and living carriage, 1 dining carriage, 1 multifunctional carriage, as well as 1 crew carriage and 1 generator carriage. It regularly accommodates 116 people, offering ample and spacious space suitable for different travel groups. 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
Carriage hardware is well-equipped: All cabins feature separate wet and dry bathrooms, equipped with smart toilets, branded toiletries, and hairdryers to meet daily washing needs; widened panoramic windows provide clear views, allowing the Gobi, grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery along the way to come directly into view; the entire train has stable network coverage, so leisure entertainment and handling temporary work are unaffected; the carriage floors are flat and barrier-free, making it easier for the elderly and children to move around. 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. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:181-3962-2229. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service staff.
📋 Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
Included Fees Reference:Corresponding cabin type train accommodation fees, first admission tickets for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, meals indicated in the itinerary, local ground transfer transportation, onboard steward service, travel accident insurance. Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Travel Preparation Tips:Xinjiang has a vast territory, and some scenic spots are far apart. It is recommended to bring comfortable sports shoes, easily removable outerwear (temperatures are lower in some high-altitude areas and during morning and evening hours), sunscreen, sunglasses, common medicines, and other items. During the tour, please comply with scenic spot regulations, do not enter undeveloped or unopened areas, do not cross warning lines, travel civilly, take away any waste generated, and follow forest and scenic spot fire prevention regulations, not discarding cigarette butts casually.
Itinerary Change Explanation:Xinjiang’s weather is changeable, and some sections may be affected by weather, road conditions, or temporary scenic spot opening policies. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary to ensure travel and sightseeing experience.
Rights Protection Tips: When joining the group, please sign a formal travel contract to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Cancellation and change rules will be implemented according to relevant tourism laws. If you encounter any problems during the trip, you can contact the accompanying steward or travel agency customer service immediately, or call the 12345 tourism complaint hotline to report related issues.
Currently, train ticket bookings open in advance. Tourists planning to travel can inquire about the availability of relevant schedules in advance and determine their travel plans based on their own schedules.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Ticket 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
