New Oriental Express Special Train Latest Price List Detailed Cost Explanation for 2026 North and South Xinjiang Loop Route Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
New Oriental Express Train:A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang – A 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide
🚂 [Route Highlights:An Excellent Fusion of a Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’ with the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
Since its upgrade in 2025, the New Oriental Express Train has become a benchmark for high-end railway tourism in China. This ‘mobile landscape hotel’ features designated compartments for included itinerary items, private viewing windows, and full-service butlers throughout the journey, connecting core destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. The 2026 route optimizes the travel pace, adding ‘slow travel’ experiences, such as a full-day stay in Hemu Village, allowing tourists to deeply experience the Tuvan village amidst morning mist; a specially arranged early morning crossing of the Duku Highway to avoid peak traffic and enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains intertwined with grasslands.
The train itself can be called a ‘mobile art gallery’: the interior design of the carriages combines ethnic patterns with modern aesthetics, with each carriage equipped with a viewing lounge, a temperature-controlled wine cabinet, and a fresh coffee machine. The compartments feature separate wet and dry bathrooms, a humidification system, and 24-hour oxygen supply equipment to address discomfort during high-altitude travel. According to the latest data from March 2026, the train is recommended to accommodate 134 passengers when fully loaded, striving for refined service.
📅 [Simple Itinerary:14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, Daily Highlights Explained]
According to the summer 2026 itinerary, the route design balances nature and culture:
🌄 First Half:Exploring the Secret Realms of Northern Xinjiang
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations, check into a hotel, and acclimate to the high-altitude climate.
Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express Train → Koktokay → Altay
The train departs early in the morning, stops at Koktokay in the afternoon where tourists can stroll through the Irtysh River Canyon, and arrives in Altay in the evening to savor a local cold-water fish banquet.
Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village
Traverse the ‘Most beautiful highway in China,’ the Ahe Highway, with alternating views of snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands along the way; arrive in Hemu in the afternoon, check into a Tuvan wooden house, and ascend the Haden Platform to watch the sunset in the evening.
Day 04:Hemu → Kanas
New Oriental Express Train: A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang – A 2026 In-Depth Experience GuideCapture the morning mist in Hemu early in the morning, travel to Kanas by car in the morning, take a boat tour of the Three Bays, and visit a Tuvan village.
Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → Special Train
Free activities in the morning, traverse the Chonghur Valley in the afternoon, and admire the symphony of sunset between the Yardang landform and the Irtysh River at Colorful Beach in the evening.
🌿 Middle Section:Poetic Dwelling in the Ili River Valley
Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
Arrive at Sayram Lake early in the morning for a bike ride or hike around the lake, traverse the Guozigou Bridge in the afternoon, and experience home visits with various ethnic groups in the Kazanqi Folk Village in Yining in the evening.
Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Spend a full day exploring Nalati, with options to ride a horse across the aerial grassland or take a helicopter to overlook the snow-capped spruce forests.
Day 08:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak
Traverse the middle section of the Duku Highway, stopping at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery to pay tribute to the road construction heroes; wait for the sunset spectacle of ‘Nine Suns’ on the Bayanbulak Grassland in the evening.
🏔 ️ Second Half:A Blend of Humanities and Nature in Southern Xinjiang
Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Special Train
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, explore the Danxia landform of the Kuqa Grand Canyon, and savor Kuqa small white apricots on the special train in the evening.
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan
🚂[Route Highlights: An Excellent Fusion of a Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’ with the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Arrive in Kashgar early in the morning, travel to the Pamir Plateau by car, stopping at Baisha Lake and Muztagata Peak along the way, check into Taxkorgan in the evening, and experience eagle dances by various ethnic groups.
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit a Tajik family in the morning, return to Kashgar in the afternoon, stroll around the Id Kah Square, and savor rose tea at a century-old tea house.
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → Special Train
Fly to Turpan, visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez Irrigation System, savor seedless white grapes at a vineyard in the evening, and take the special train back in the late evening.
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi
The train arrives in Urumqi, with free activities or options to purchase specialties such as dried fruits and Atlas silk.
Day 14:Urumqi → See-off Group
See off at the airport according to the flight schedule, concluding the itinerary.
💰 [Price Explanation:Different Compartment Types and Group Dates, Discounts for Third/Fourth Occupants]
The 2026 price system varies based on compartment type and departure date, subject to the contract:
May Group Dates (May 6, May 14):
Noble Gold Diamond (3 compartments):59,999 yuan/person
Since its upgrade in 2025, the New Oriental Express Train has become a benchmark for high-end railway tourism in China. This ‘mobile landscape hotel’ features designated compartments for included itinerary items, private viewing windows, and full-service butlers throughout the journey, connecting core destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. The 2026 route optimizes the travel pace, adding ‘slow travel’ experiences, such as a full-day stay in Hemu Village, allowing tourists to deeply experience the Tuvan village amidst morning mist; a specially arranged early morning crossing of the Duku Highway to avoid peak traffic and enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains intertwined with grasslands.Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 compartments):54,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 compartments):49,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Occupants Sharing:30,000 yuan/person
June Group Dates (June 1, June 11, June 25, June 30):
Noble Gold Diamond:67,999-69,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:62,999-63,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:56,999-58,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Occupants Sharing:30,000 yuan/person
September Group Date (September 3):
Noble Gold Diamond:71,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:59,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Occupants Sharing:30,000 yuan/person
October Group Dates (October 15, October 25):
The train itself can be called a ‘mobile art gallery’: the interior design of the carriages combines ethnic patterns with modern aesthetics, with each carriage equipped with a viewing lounge, a temperature-controlled wine cabinet, and a fresh coffee machine. The compartments feature separate wet and dry bathrooms, a humidification system, and 24-hour oxygen supply equipment to address discomfort during high-altitude travel. According to the latest data from March 2026, the train is recommended to accommodate 134 passengers when fully loaded, striving for refined service.Noble Gold Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:36,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Occupants Sharing:20,000 yuan/person
📝 [Registration Method:Exclusive Channel for Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency]
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing from Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency for availability and contract details. Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with group dates.
💡 [Fee Explanation and Service Details]
Fees Include:
Accommodation throughout the special train journey (including compartments with bathrooms)
Local transportation (including direct shuttle buses to scenic areas)
13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including specialty dishes such as roast whole lamb and cold-water fish banquet)
First entrance tickets to scenic spots and interval vehicles
Guide and train butler services
📅[Simple Itinerary: 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, Daily Highlights Explained] Travel accident insurance
Fees Do Not Include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
Personal consumption and self-funded items (such as helicopter tours, Tajik home visit souvenirs)
：Single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Service Explanation:
The train is equipped with a team doctor to respond to emergencies such as altitude sickness.
Fresh fruits and mineral water are provided daily, with a mini-bar (including soft drinks) in each compartment.
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
⚠ ️[Notes:Policies and Weather Require Attention]
Document Requirements:Valid identification documents must be carried; foreign tourists need to apply for a travel permit in advance.
Altitude Sickness:The Pamir section exceeds an altitude of 3,000 meters; it is advisable to prepare medicines such as Rhodiola in advance.
Weather Tips:Northern Xinjiang is rainy in summer, while southern Xinjiang is dry in autumn; windproof jackets and moisturizing skincare products should be carried.
Policy Changes:Scenic spot opening hours and ticket policies may change; follow the latest local notifications.
The charm of the New Oriental Express Train lies in its ability to connect the superior scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang with various ethnic cultures in the most comfortable way, creating a flowing feast. In 2026, why not board this ‘mobile viewing platform,’ traverse snow-capped mountains in the morning light, listen to the grasslands at dusk, and make travel a ceremony to relax the body and mind.
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation.
