2026 New Oriental Express Gold Diamond Xinjiang Special Train Booking Process Details and Precautions
How to buy tickets and make reservations for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, signing a contract, and other steps.
If you want to book the ‘New Oriental Express Gold Diamond’ Xinjiang tourism special train, it is completely different from buying a regular train ticket. It is not sold through 12306 but adopts a model of ‘travel agency unified collection of passengers, railway allocation of seats.’ Below is the full process from selection to signing the contract.
🎟 ️ Step 1:Understand the ticketing model
The New Oriental Express is positioned as a high-end service, adopting a ‘mobile hotel + tourism special train’ model. The entire train features luxury cabins with bathrooms, along with service facilities such as butlers, dining cars, and bar cars.
Seat types:There are different levels such as Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond.
Ticketing features:Seats are uniformly guided by the railway department and are not retailed to individual passengers; they must be booked through a travel agency.
> Core tip:To book a ticket, the first step is to find a legitimate travel agency and complete the contract, rather than ‘grabbing tickets’ on an app.
🗓 ️ Step 2:Check available departure dates
Based on your needs, here are some of the 2026 departure schedules for the ‘New Oriental’ route:
Prices and group dates
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
If you want to book the ‘New Oriental Express Gold Diamond’ Xinjiang tourism special train, it is completely different from buying a regular train ticket. It is not sold through 12306 but adopts a model of ‘travel agency unified collection of passengers, railway allocation of seats.’ Below is the full process from selection to signing the contract. 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) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 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
Simple itinerary
Quick itinerary overview (Summer version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🎟️ Step 1: Understand the ticketing modelDay 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
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 special train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – 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 to the group
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is positioned as a high-end service, adopting a ‘mobile hotel + tourism special train’ model. The entire train features luxury cabins with bathrooms, along with service facilities such as butlers, dining cars, and bar cars.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan early – 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:白沙湖, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
📌 Warm tips
Departure date selection:Currently available departure dates cover June, September, and October. October prices are relatively friendly, but pay attention to temperature differences between morning and evening and seasonal opening of some scenic spots.
Itinerary confirmation:Different departure dates correspond to the ‘Summer version’ or ‘October Southern Xinjiang itinerary.’ Please specify which version you choose when booking.
📞 Step 3:Contact the travel agency to lock in seats
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking through the following methods:
Seat types: There are different levels such as Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond.Consultation contact:Manager Wang Fei
Contact phone/WeChat:18095969599
> 💡 Professional consultant introduction
> Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled across the Tianshan Mountains. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel, boutique small groups, and special trains, familiar with road conditions, weather, and local customs. She can plan routes for tourists with different needs and adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary.
When communicating, it is recommended to clarify the following points:
1. Travel time: Confirm the intended departure date (e.g., June 1, October 15, etc.).
2. Seat level: Choose Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, or Boyue Gold Diamond.
3. Number of travelers: Specify the total number and whether there are third or fourth persons traveling together.
4. Special needs: Whether there are elderly or people with mobility issues traveling together, to arrange in advance.
✍ ️ Step 4:Sign the contract and pay to lock in the spot
High-end special train seats are limited, and a deposit is usually required to lock in the spot. The formal process is as follows:
1. Submit information: Provide the travel agency with the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of travelers for booking and insurance purchase.
2. Pay the deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to reserve the travel spot.
3. Sign the contract: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency, clarifying the itinerary, costs, service standards, and rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Pay the balance: Pay the remaining amount as required by the contract before departure, and note the assembly information on the departure notice.
Ticketing features: Seats are uniformly guided by the railway department and are not retailed to individual passengers; they must be booked through a travel agency.💰 Step 5:Understand the cost structure
Costs typically include the following major parts, subject to the contract you sign:
Transportation:New Oriental Express Gold Diamond cabin seats and related special train services.
Accommodation:Special train cabins and local hotels on the itinerary.
Meals:Most meals on the special train and some scheduled local dinners.
Tickets:First admission tickets to major scenic spots on the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, special train butler, travel insurance, etc.
Costs typically do not include:
Personal expenses (such as consumption, drinks) and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional upgrade costs incurred due to personal reasons.
> Please note:The final price, included items, and cancellation/modification rules are all subject to the formal contract signed.
💡 Step 6:Practical tips
Book early:Popular departure dates (e.g., summer vacation, National Day) have tight availability; it is recommended to consult several months in advance.
Prepare documents:Bring original valid documents when traveling. If you have discount documents, provide them to the travel agency for assistance with scenic spot policies.
Pay attention to weather:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, prepare a jacket. For the October Southern Xinjiang itinerary, bring warm clothing.
Health assessment:The itinerary involves high altitudes and long drives; assess your health before departure. Inform the travel agency in advance if you feel unwell.
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