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How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train? The New Oriental Express tourist train requires ticket purchase through professional and regular channels of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, 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 + service’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Guide
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang are troubled by long-distance travel and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express train adopts a mode of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, with the train moving as passengers travel. There is no need to frequently change berths or pack luggage daily to move between different accommodations, allowing tourists to focus more on enjoying the scenery and the journey.
The 2026 New Oriental Express is a third-generation upgraded train, featuring a folding bellows windshield and tight-lock coupler design, with significantly improved sand-proof sealing, quietness, and stability. The train has a standard capacity of about 160 passengers, staffed by 50 crew members, with dedicated service personnel in each carriage to promptly respond to various passenger needs. In terms of carriage configuration, different room types in the gold diamond carriages are equipped with complete accommodation facilities. Suites include comfortable beds, desks, wardrobes, safes, and separate wet and dry shower rooms, ensuring a more reliable accommodation experience throughout the journey. Additionally, the train features dining cars and leisure bar carriages. The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team offering various cuisines, while the bar carriage provides coffee seating and leisure entertainment facilities to enrich the travel experience.
Currently, the New Oriental Express itineraries vary by departure season, including a summer full-view itinerary of northern and southern Xinjiang and an October southern Xinjiang autumn scenery and cultural itinerary, covering key landscapes in different regions of Xinjiang to suit different travel preferences.
🌿 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction
The summer itinerary departing from May to September connects natural and cultural attractions in multiple regions such as Altay, Ili, Pamir, and Kashgar:
Keketuohai Scenic Area has resumed summer operations after April 15, 2026. The canyon features rushing rivers, gradually greening birch forests along the banks, and iconic spots like Bell Mountain for photo opportunities. The area has multiple dining and rest points for energy replenishment and short breaks.
Along the Ahe Highway from Altay to Hemu Village, you can see interlaced landscapes of mountains, grasslands, and river valleys. Hemu Village’s wooden houses are scattered in the valley, with morning mist covering the village at dawn and sunset views from the surrounding hillsides.
Kanas Scenic Area’s three bays and lake landscapes each have unique features. Chonghur and Colorful Beach combine Danxia landforms with water scenery, offering rich visual layers.
Sayram Lake has resumed regular operations in summer 2026. You can tour along the lake road, with the lake showing a clear blue-green color on sunny days. The surrounding mountain grasslands are lush, and you can participate in local folk activities and taste specialties like grilled meat and milk tea.
Nalati Grassland has good vegetation from June to September, with wildflowers blooming across the mountains. The middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway offer landscape transitions of ‘four seasons on one mountain,’ varying from mountain meadows to canyon Danxia. Bayinbuluke’s wetland scenery is expansive, and Kuqa Grand Canyon’s red Danxia landforms are distinctive.
Pamir Scenic Area features high-altitude landscapes like白沙湖 and Karakul Lake, which are highly recognizable. Local home visits in Taxian County showcase the lifestyles of various ethnic groups. Kashgar Old City and Turpan’s cultural sites also offer insights into Xinjiang’s historical and cultural context.
The October southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on autumn scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for tourists who prefer slow exploration of cultural sites and poplar autumn views:

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideTurpan’s Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez are millennia-old cultural relics. Ruoqiang’s Loulan Museum provides historical and cultural insights, and you can participate in red date picking to experience local agricultural features.
Hotan’s Tuancheng and Yotkan Ancient City’s night scenery are distinctive. Shache’s Yarkand Khan’s Palace and Amannisa Khan’s Tomb offer historical and cultural understanding. Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and High Terrace Dwellings are suitable for leisurely strolls to experience local life.
Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, and Qiuci Alley showcase the culture of ancient Qiuci. Luntai’s Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period in October, with golden leaves contrasting with the blue Tarim River, creating a highly recognizable landscape.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
Currently, the train offers two itineraries for different seasons, as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 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

Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang are troubled by long-distance travel and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express train adopts a mode of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, with the train moving as passengers travel. There is no need to frequently change berths or pack luggage daily to move between different accommodations, allowing tourists to focus more on enjoying the scenery and the journey.Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxian County
Day 11:Taxian County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – 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 Scenery
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Tomb, then to Kashgar

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to send itineraries and prices.
The 2026 New Oriental Express is a third-generation upgraded train, featuring a folding bellows windshield and tight-lock coupler design, with significantly improved sand-proof sealing, quietness, and stability. The train has a standard capacity of about 160 passengers, staffed by 50 crew members, with dedicated service personnel in each carriage to promptly respond to various passenger needs. In terms of carriage configuration, different room types in the gold diamond carriages are equipped with complete accommodation facilities. Suites include comfortable beds, desks, wardrobes, safes, and separate wet and dry shower rooms, ensuring a more reliable accommodation experience throughout the journey. Additionally, the train features dining cars and leisure bar carriages. The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team offering various cuisines, while the bar carriage provides coffee seating and leisure entertainment facilities to enrich the travel experience.Day 06:白沙湖, 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
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to Group
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different schedules are as follows. Prices and availability may vary by schedule and booking status. The final price is based on the signed 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 New Oriental Express itineraries vary by departure season, including a summer full-view itinerary of northern and southern Xinjiang and an October southern Xinjiang autumn scenery and cultural itinerary, covering key landscapes in different regions of Xinjiang to suit different travel preferences. 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
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person

🌿 Route and Destination Highlights Introduction 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 phone and WeChat are:181-3962-2229. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
📝 Cost and Service Explanation
The current itinerary’s service inclusions are roughly as follows:
Transportation:New Oriental Express train corresponding seats, destination regular tourist air-conditioned buses, shuttle vehicles for the Duku Highway section
Meals:Corresponding breakfasts and main meals in the itinerary, including welcome banquet on the train, local family feasts, cold-water fish feast, fruit feast, and other specialty meals. Meal standards vary by scenario to cover dietary needs during the trip.
Tickets:All scenic spot tickets and necessary scenic transport fees included in the itinerary
Accommodation:Includes train accommodation and ground accommodation. Ground accommodation mostly consists of higher-standard local hotels or guesthouses. If some areas have limited facilities, the best available local accommodation is selected.
Service:Accompanying service personnel to promptly respond to various travel needs of tourists
Specific inclusions and service details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and schedule changes, both parties can agree to make reasonable itinerary changes. All itinerary agreements and rights and responsibilities comply with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal regulations.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light warm jacket. The local UV intensity is high, so prepare high-SPF sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizing skincare products, etc. Xinjiang has a time difference of about 2 hours from inland China. Adjust your schedule accordingly to adapt to local meal and sightseeing times. During the tour, respect local customs, travel civilly, and seek permission before photographing landscapes or people.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase