New Oriental Express Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Tour Official Travel Agency Customer Service Full Follow up
No need to drive or rush around. Take Xinjiang’s special tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities at once, without dragging luggage and changing hotels every day?
“The New Oriental Express Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop” is designed for this kind of “slow travel”:Spend the day exploring scenic spots in depth, return to the train to rest at night, no need to move luggage up and down, a relaxed pace, suitable for families, friends traveling together, or retirees.
🗺 ️ Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
This Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop connects several of Xinjiang’s representative landscapes into a clear travel route:
Northern Xinjiang Natural Scenery
Keketuohai:The Irtysh River winds through granite canyons, combining geological landscapes with river valley scenery.
Hemu Village:A Tuva settlement, with wooden houses, river valleys, birch forests, and morning mist creating a fairy-tale scene.
Kanas:A combination of alpine lakes and primeval forests, one of Northern Xinjiang’s representative scenic areas.
Colorful Beach:Yardang landforms along the Irtysh River, with strong color contrasts at sunset.
Sayram Lake:“The last tear of the Atlantic,” where the lake water contrasts with snow-capped mountains and grasslands.
Nalati Grassland:Vast meadows and river valley landscapes of the “Sky Grassland.”
Bayanbulak:Wetland grasslands and the “Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns” sunset scenery.
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Charm
Pamir Plateau:Along the way, you can see snow-capped mountains, lakes, and alpine meadows, a representative area of plateau landscapes.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities at once, without dragging luggage and changing hotels every day?Kashgar:An important ancient Silk Road city in Southern Xinjiang, with many preserved old city streets and traditional residences.
Kuqa:An important area of ancient Kucha culture, with landscapes like canyons and ancient cities.
Featured Themed Routes
Turpan:Known for oases, karez wells, and vineyards, with grape picking experiences in summer.
Hotan:An important city in Southern Xinjiang, with cultural attractions like Tuancheng and the Jade Bazaar.
Ruoqiang and Luntai:In autumn, you can view the Tarim Poplar Forest, a representative of Southern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
“The New Oriental Express Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop” is designed for this kind of “slow travel”: spend the day exploring scenic spots in depth, return to the train to rest at night, no need to move luggage up and down, a relaxed pace, suitable for families, friends traveling together, or retirees.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
Day 11:Taxkorgan – 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 Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04: Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut 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 Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
🗺️ Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsDay 08: Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Kucha Alley
Day 09: Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11: Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
The following are some departure dates and reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays and other factors. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day.
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Travel the beautiful Xinjiang by special tourist train, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 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 person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
This Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop connects several of Xinjiang’s representative landscapes into a clear travel route: 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 person 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 person 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 person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Reminder
The above are reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and room type availability. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
Price policies for children, foreign nationals, and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan differ. It is recommended to consult customer service directly for accurate information.
📞 Registration Method
Northern Xinjiang Natural SceneryYou can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration Process
1. Consultation: Call or add WeChat to obtain itinerary materials, departure dates, and prices.
2. Confirmation: Confirm travel dates, number of people, room type, and final price.
3. Signing and Payment: Submit personal information, sign an electronic contract online, and make payment as agreed.
4. Pre-trip Preparation: Receive the “Tour Notice” before departure and prepare relevant documents and items as required.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs Usually Include
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding compartment seats, tourist buses within Xinjiang (including the Duku Highway section).
Accommodation:Train accommodation and hotels listed in the itinerary (mostly high-grade or characteristic hotels).
Meals:Breakfast, regular meals, and some specialty meals included in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, train butler, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Keketuohai: The Irtysh River winds through granite canyons, combining geological landscapes with river valley scenery.Costs Usually Do Not Include
Round-trip transportation to Xinjiang (airfare/train tickets).
Single room supplement (if applicable).
Personal expenses and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, etc.).
Service Features
“Mobile Hotel” Experience:Compartments are equipped with comfortable beds, bathrooms, viewing windows, etc., suitable for relaxation.
“Day Tour, Night Travel” Pace:Trains travel at night, with daytime focused on sightseeing, saving travel time.
Professional Team Service:Equipped with guides, team leaders, and crew members to provide explanations and daily assistance.
Elderly-Friendly and Safety:Trains are equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, anti-slip floors, emergency call systems, and basic medical support.
> Please Note:Specific service content, cost details, and cancellation policies are subject to the terms of the actual signed travel contract and comply with relevant regulations such as the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.”
💡 Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Please be sure to bring the original valid ID documents. Some scenic spots and border areas require verification.
Climate and Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing, as well as sun protection items.
Altitude Sickness:Some sections of the itinerary are at high altitudes. If you have underlying conditions such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or respiratory diseases, please inform the travel agency in advance.
Itinerary Changes:In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening hours, etc., both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction).

