2026How to Play on Xinjiang Tourism Special Train New Orient Express 15 Day Itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang + Detailed Costs Recommended Route Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
2026 Xinjiang New Oriental Express In-Depth Guide:15-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Complete Strategy
🌄 [Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’]
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism train, the New Oriental Express’s newly upgraded ‘Gold Diamond Series’ carriages in 2026 redefine train travel with full bathrooms, oversized viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems. The train adopts a ‘deep daytime tour + nighttime travel’ model, connecting 12 5A-level scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering five major landscapes: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, lakes, and deserts. It is accompanied by professional onboard butlers, bilingual tour guides, and local intangible cultural heritage inheritors for explanations, providing an immersive ‘train stops, scenery moves’ experience.
The train features a specially designed ‘dual-theme itinerary’: the summer version focuses on superior natural landscapes including Kanas, the Duoku Road, and the Pamir Plateau, while the October southern Xinjiang version emphasizes the autumn cultural scenery of poplar forests, Kashgar Old City, and the Taklimakan Desert. Each carriage is equipped with 24-hour hot water, humidifiers, and charging ports, while the dining area offers meals and Xinjiang specialty teas and snacks to meet different tourists’ needs.
🚂 [2026 Recent Simple Itinerary]
According to the 2026 operational plan, the New Oriental Express offers two themed routes:
Summer Panoramic Version (14 days)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
2026 Xinjiang New Oriental Express In-Depth Guide: 15-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Complete StrategyDay 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati – Middle Section of Duoku Road – Bayinbuluk
Day 09:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of Duoku Road – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:See off the group in Urumqi
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Rhyme Version (11 days)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
🌄[Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’]Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Jujube Picking – Hotan
Day 04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungqash River – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkant Khanate Palace – Amanisha Khan Tomb – Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Folk Residence – Kuqa
Day 08:Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Resitan Old Street
Day 09:Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest – Special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Tianshan Tianchi – Farewell Dinner
Day 11:See off the group in Urumqi
(Note:Specific stops may change due to weather or policy changes, and the itinerary can be optimized after mutual agreement)
💰 [2026 Price and Group Schedule Explanation]
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism train, the New Oriental Express’s newly upgraded ‘Gold Diamond Series’ carriages in 2026 redefine train travel with full bathrooms, oversized viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems. The train adopts a ‘deep daytime tour + nighttime travel’ model, connecting 12 5A-level scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering five major landscapes: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, lakes, and deserts. It is accompanied by professional onboard butlers, bilingual tour guides, and local intangible cultural heritage inheritors for explanations, providing an immersive ‘train stops, scenery moves’ experience.According to the recent 2026 schedule, the New Oriental Express offers three carriage class options:
May 6/14, June 1/11/25/30, September 3 departures:
Noble Gold Diamond (3 compartments):59,999-69,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 compartments):54,999-63,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 compartments):49,999-58,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth person in the same compartment:30,000 yuan/person
October 15/25 Autumn Special Departures:
Noble Gold Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:36,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth person in the same compartment:20,000 yuan/person
The train features a specially designed ‘dual-theme itinerary’: the summer version focuses on superior natural landscapes including Kanas, the Duoku Road, and the Pamir Plateau, while the October southern Xinjiang version emphasizes the autumn cultural scenery of poplar forests, Kashgar Old City, and the Taklimakan Desert. Each carriage is equipped with 24-hour hot water, humidifiers, and charging ports, while the dining area offers meals and Xinjiang specialty teas and snacks to meet different tourists’ needs.(Prices include special train accommodation, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, all meals, and tour guide services, excluding personal expenses and round-trip major transportation. Remaining seats and final prices are subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate with market conditions)
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and staff will recommend suitable departure dates and carriage types based on your needs. When registering, you need to provide valid identification information and a health commitment letter. Tourists over 65 years old are advised to bring recent medical examination reports.
💡 [Fee and Service Explanation]
Fees include:Special train accommodation throughout the journey, 12 main meals + 14 breakfasts, scenic spot tickets, shuttle bus fees, professional tour guide and onboard butler services, and travel accident insurance.
Fees do not include:Personal expenses, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require negotiation for additional fees), and round-trip major transportation to Urumqi.
Service upgrades:Each carriage is equipped with a first aid kit and oxygen generator, and rhodiola tea is provided on the plateau section; VIP channels are arranged at scenic spots such as Kanas and Nalati.
Special reminder:Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and photography spots and experiential activities involved in the itinerary may change content due to seasonal changes.
🌈 [In-Depth Destination Analysis]
Kanas: Recent 2026 observation data shows that the autumn colors from late September to early October last for 25 days, with layered taiga forests and emerald lakes forming a ‘color palette’ landscape. The scenic area implements a timed reservation system, and New Oriental Express tourists can visit during off-peak hours through exclusive channels.
Duoku Road:The full opening of the road in 2026 is expected on June 10, with three new viewing platforms added along the way. Traffic control measures on the middle section from Nalati to Bayinbuluk have been optimized, improving travel group passage efficiency by 40%.
Pamir Plateau:The Baisha Lake scenic area will open a new tourist center in 2026, and the Muztagh Ata mountaineering base camp will be open to ordinary tourists for visits, requiring advance permits (travel agencies can assist with processing).
🚂[2026 Recent Simple Itinerary]Southern Xinjiang Poplar Forests:The Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest Park will launch a ‘night tour by mini train’ project in 2026, entering an excellent viewing period after October 20, with golden tree crowns contrasting beautifully with the starry sky.
⚠ ⚠️[Precautions]
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, windproof jackets are necessary; for the October southern Xinjiang itinerary, warm underwear is recommended.
Disposable items are not provided on the special train; please bring your own toiletries kit and slippers.
Respect local customs in ethnic minority areas, and obtain consent before photographing people.
The peak tourist season in Xinjiang in 2026 is from June to October; it is advisable to register 60 days in advance to secure seats.
(Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for recent 2026 schedules and preferential policies)
📌 [Why Choose the New Oriental Express?]
Worry-free:No need to transfer transportation throughout the journey; luggage can remain in the carriage
In-depth:Average daily sightseeing time reaches 8 hours, far exceeding ordinary travel groups
Private:Each carriage is recommended to accommodate 12-15 tourists, avoiding crowds
Flexible:In case of extreme weather, the train can change its route or extend its停留 time (Note: ‘停留时间’ was translated as ‘stay time’ for clarity)
Xinjiang in 2026 is welcoming visitors from all directions with more mature tourism facilities. The New Oriental Express, a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ will take you through time and space, allowing you to experience the wonder of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a gauze dress at noon’ and witness the magnificent scenery of ‘a lone smoke rising straight from the desert.’ Act now and embark on your legendary journey to the Western Regions!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
