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For more details about Xinjiang travel, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Guide
In recent years, high-quality train travel has gradually become a popular choice for tourists visiting Xinjiang. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express, with its comfortable living arrangements and in-depth itinerary design, is favored by many long-distance travelers. This train, built by the Urumqi Group, consists of 18 carriages integrating accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment functions. Each soft sleeper compartment is equipped with a bathroom, leisure sofa, and a dedicated temperature control system, offering high privacy and comfort. The train also features anti-slip handrails, emergency call devices, and onboard medical staff, ensuring safer travel for elderly passengers. Meals are prepared by a professional chef team, showcasing Xinjiang’s unique flavors while catering to light and healthy dietary needs. Multi-functional carriages provide spaces for karaoke, socializing, and cultural performances, making the journey enjoyable.
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express offers two core routes: the summer Northern Xinjiang Panorama Route and the October Southern Xinjiang Scenic Route, covering different travel periods. Below are the specific itineraries:
✨ Simplified Itinerary
🔹 Itinerary at a Glance (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
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
🚂2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideDay 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 Special 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 Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
🔹 October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then special train to Ruoqiang
In recent years, high-quality train travel has gradually become a popular choice for tourists visiting Xinjiang. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express, with its comfortable living arrangements and in-depth itinerary design, is favored by many long-distance travelers. This train, built by the Urumqi Group, consists of 18 carriages integrating accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment functions. Each soft sleeper compartment is equipped with a bathroom, leisure sofa, and a dedicated temperature control system, offering high privacy and comfort. The train also features anti-slip handrails, emergency call devices, and onboard medical staff, ensuring safer travel for elderly passengers. Meals are prepared by a professional chef team, showcasing Xinjiang’s unique flavors while catering to light and healthy dietary needs. Multi-functional carriages provide spaces for karaoke, socializing, and cultural performances, making the journey enjoyable.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then special 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:Special 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 Platform Dwellings, then special 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, then special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💴 Price Description
Below are the reference tour dates and prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express. Prices and availability may vary by departure. The final confirmation is based on the contract or customer service confirmation, with the signed contract prevailing:
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express offers two core routes: the summer Northern Xinjiang Panorama Route and the October Southern Xinjiang Scenic Route, covering different travel periods. Below are the specific itineraries:🔹 May 6, May 14
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
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
🔹 June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
✨ Simplified Itinerary 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The two routes cover core cultural and tourism resources in northern and southern Xinjiang, catering to different landscape preferences. The summer Northern Xinjiang route connects popular destinations like Altay, Yili, and Kashgar. Tourists can see rare granite landforms and the upper reaches of the Irtysh River in Koktokay, experience the tranquil mountain village atmosphere in Hemu, explore the natural scenery of lakes, mountains, and primeval forests in Kanas, admire the clear highland lake views at Sayram Lake, enjoy the rolling meadows and spruce forests at Nalati Grassland, appreciate the vast wetland landscape at Bayanbulak, feel the awe of red Danxia landforms at Kuqa Grand Canyon, view highland lakes like Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, and experience the rich regional culture in Kashgar Old City.
🔹 Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)The October Southern Xinjiang route is more suitable for tourists who prefer cultural and golden autumn landscapes. Tourists can visit historical sites like Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez Well in Turpan, explore the Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang to learn about Western Regions history, tour attractions like Tuancheng and Walnut King Tree in Hotan, enjoy the special night view of Yotkan Ancient City, visit historical buildings like the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache, explore sites like the Old City and Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, experience the unique charm of Qiuci culture in Kuqa, admire the golden poplar scenery at Tarim Poplar Forest in Luntai, and visit Tianshan Tianchi for highland lake views.
The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, with ample sightseeing time and avoiding the hassle of frequent accommodation changes. The special train can flexibly stop at stations near scenic spots, integrating transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing for a more convenient travel experience.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact number: 181-3962-2233, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2233. For the specific address, consult customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
The fee includes accommodation on the New Oriental Express corresponding carriage, first-ticket fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, ground transportation within the itinerary, meals listed in the itinerary, services of onboard staff and guides, and basic medical support. The fee does not include round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi, self-paid activities at scenic spots, personal expenses, or other meals not listed. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant tourism laws.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Documents: Carry valid identification throughout the trip. For border areas like Taxkorgan County, a travel permit is required, which can be obtained in advance at your household registration location or with assistance from the travel agency. For tourists with children, bring a household registration book for ticket purchase and hotel registration.
Clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a light down jacket or windbreaker. The Pamir Plateau area has high altitudes, so keep warm. Xinjiang has strong UV rays, so bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and sun-protective clothing. The climate is dry, so bring moisturizing skincare products and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Travel Tips: Xinjiang is vast with long distances between attractions. The itinerary includes long drives, so wear comfortable shoes and bring entertainment items. Some grassland and mountain areas have poor signal, so download offline maps and entertainment content in advance, and carry some cash for small payments.
Sightseeing Tips:Popular scenic spots are crowded during peak season. The itinerary allows ample sightseeing time; follow staff arrangements. The Pamir Plateau is over 3,000 meters above sea level; tourists with weaker health can prepare anti-altitude sickness items and avoid strenuous activities.
Other Tips:Respect the customs and habits of local ethnic groups during travel to maintain a harmonious travel environment.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact Customer Service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free detailed itineraries and train introductions)
