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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 agencies: 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 Travel Guide
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang worry about long journeys, frequent hotel changes, and luggage handling. The New Oriental Express train effectively solves these issues. As a tourist train operating on Xinjiang routes, it adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model—the train runs at night, and passengers disembark for sightseeing during the day. There’s no need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage, making the travel pace more relaxed.
🏞 ️ Route Features and Destination Introduction
The launched trains are divided into the summer Northern Xinjiang Panorama Route and the October Southern Xinjiang Special Route, covering multiple distinctive scenic spots in Xinjiang. Different routes meet tourists’ needs for natural landscapes and historical culture:
The Northern Xinjiang Route passes through Keketuohai, featuring unique granite canyon landscapes with the Irtysh River flowing through. Summer temperatures are cool, making it ideal for escaping the heat. Hemu Village is nestled in the Altai Mountains, with morning mist, evening smoke, and wooden houses creating a highly recognizable landscape. Kanas Lake is surrounded by primeval forests, with light at different times giving the lake surface various colors. The Rainbow Beach’s Yadan landform shows rich color layers at sunset. Sayram Lake is encircled by mountains, with wildflowers and pasture grass growing by the shore, offering great experiences for cycling and walking. Nalati Grassland is an alpine meadow with lush summer grass, featuring vast pastures and livestock. Bayinbuluk has winding rivers, and the light effects at sunset are beloved by many photographers. According to the 2026 Altay Prefecture summer-autumn public welfare policy, multiple scenic spots like Kanas, Hemu, and Keketuohai offer free or half-price tickets for local residents, cadres aiding Xinjiang, and veterans. Eligible tourists can inform customer service in advance to confirm the usage rules for relevant discounts.
The October Southern Xinjiang Route focuses on historical culture and autumn landscapes. The Jiaohe Ruins are a well-preserved raw earth city site, exuding a strong historical atmosphere. The Karez system is a unique underground irrigation system, showcasing local wisdom in adapting to nature. The Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum allow tourists to learn about local history and culture. Hotan Tuan City retains traditional architectural styles, and the night lighting at Yotkan Ancient City is quite impressive. The Yarkand Khan’s Palace and Amannisa Khan’s Tomb in Shache have distinctive architectural styles.白沙湖 and Karakul Lake are located on the Pamir Plateau, with clear waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The Tarim Poplar Forest turns golden around October, with poplars, deserts, and rivers creating a unique landscape.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The itineraries for the two routes are as follows:
✅ Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay

🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideDay 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow 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 – Bayinbuluk
Day 09:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi

Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang worry about long journeys, frequent hotel changes, and luggage handling. The New Oriental Express train effectively solves these issues. As a tourist train operating on Xinjiang routes, it adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model—the train runs at night, and passengers disembark for sightseeing during the day. There’s no need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage, making the travel pace more relaxed.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
✅ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – 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 Tuan City – 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, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itineraries and quotes
🏞️ Route Features and Destination IntroductionDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💴 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on departure dates and booking conditions. Final prices are subject to actual consultation and 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
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

The launched trains are divided into the summer Northern Xinjiang Panorama Route and the October Southern Xinjiang Special Route, covering multiple distinctive scenic spots in Xinjiang. Different routes meet tourists’ needs for natural landscapes and historical culture: 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
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person

The Northern Xinjiang Route passes through Keketuohai, featuring unique granite canyon landscapes with the Irtysh River flowing through. Summer temperatures are cool, making it ideal for escaping the heat. Hemu Village is nestled in the Altai Mountains, with morning mist, evening smoke, and wooden houses creating a highly recognizable landscape. Kanas Lake is surrounded by primeval forests, with light at different times giving the lake surface various colors. The Rainbow Beach’s Yadan landform shows rich color layers at sunset. Sayram Lake is encircled by mountains, with wildflowers and pasture grass growing by the shore, offering great experiences for cycling and walking. Nalati Grassland is an alpine meadow with lush summer grass, featuring vast pastures and livestock. Bayinbuluk has winding rivers, and the light effects at sunset are beloved by many photographers. According to the 2026 Altay Prefecture summer-autumn public welfare policy, multiple scenic spots like Kanas, Hemu, and Keketuohai offer free or half-price tickets for local residents, cadres aiding Xinjiang, and veterans. Eligible tourists can inform customer service in advance to confirm the usage rules for relevant discounts. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229, same number for WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Specific offline addresses can be confirmed with customer service.
ℹ️ Fee Explanation and Service Description
The current route fees include corresponding class train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, meals listed in the itinerary, scenic area shuttle transportation, guide services, basic travel accident insurance, etc. Fees do not include round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses during the trip, or other items not listed. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Due to uncertain factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and railway scheduling, both parties may agree to reasonably modify the itinerary to ensure the travel experience as much as possible. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws and regulations such as the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the ‘Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
🧳 Travel Precautions
When boarding the train, arrive at the station at least 1 hour early for check-in. Do not bring firearms, explosives, controlled knives, flammable and explosive items, toxic, corrosive, or radioactive dangerous goods. Spray-type sunscreen, hairspray, air fresheners, and other self-pressurized containers cannot pass inspection. It is recommended to replace them with non-spray alternatives before travel.
The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large. Even in summer, prepare warm clothing like thin down jackets or windbreakers. For the October Southern Xinjiang Route to Taxkorgan County and the Poplar Forest area, temperatures are lower, so thicker warm outerwear is recommended.
Most areas in Xinjiang have strong UV rays. Prepare sun hats, sunglasses, non-spray sunscreen, lip balm, and other sun protection items. The climate is relatively dry, so bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Before travel, bring valid identification documents; some scenic spots require ID for entry. First-time visitors to Xinjiang may experience acclimatization issues, so bring common medications like stomach medicine and cold medicine.
During the trip, respect the customs and habits of local ethnic groups, travel civilly, and do not enter undeveloped areas to avoid danger.
For more details on routes and availability, contact customer service for specific information.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Ticket 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