2026 Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train New Oriental Express Schedule + Fare + Official Website
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 When mentioning Xinjiang, many people picture snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. To connect these scattered scenic spots into a route without spending all the time on the road, the New Oriental Express offers a mature solution:A luxury tourist train starting and ending in Urumqi, moving the ‘hotel’ directly onto the tracks, allowing you to rest on the train and explore off the train.
🛤 ️ About the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It has been running since 1999, initially targeting overseas tourists, and gradually opened to the domestic market after 2020. It adopts a ‘one route, multiple scenic spots, train follows passengers’ model, traveling at night and stopping for sightseeing during the day, connecting representative Xinjiang attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and Sayram Lake.
In 2026, the train completed its third-generation upgrade, positioning itself more as a ‘mobile five-star hotel + deep tour train’. The train consists of about 18 carriages, with a total capacity of around 100 people, including high-end soft sleeper cars, dining cars, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, etc., and is equipped with age-friendly facilities and onboard medical staff for travelers of all ages.
🛌 Carriages and Compartments:Mobile Hotel Rooms
A key feature of the New Oriental Express is that the entire train uses compartment-style layout, with each room having its own bathroom, eliminating the shared washroom space of traditional soft sleepers. The public areas on the train are also rich, featuring a dome starry sky-themed dining car, a professional kitchen living car, a multi-functional bar car, and a sightseeing carriage, offering KTV, piano, board games, and other entertainment facilities to make the journey less monotonous.
Compartments are mainly divided into the following three types, all equipped with wet-dry separated bathrooms:
🥇 Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages)
Layout: 3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people.
Area: About 13㎡, relatively spacious.
Configuration: Bedroom and living area face each other, some room types include a mini bar and refrigerator.
Suitable for: Travelers with high demands for privacy and space, such as couples, business receptions, etc.
🥈 Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages)
Layout: 4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people.
Area: About 10㎡, compact and practical layout.
Configuration: Clear separation of bedroom and living area functions, balancing rest and communication.
🚂 When mentioning Xinjiang, many people picture snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. To connect these scattered scenic spots into a route without spending all the time on the road, the New Oriental Express offers a mature solution: a luxury tourist train starting and ending in Urumqi, moving the ‘hotel’ directly onto the tracks, allowing you to rest on the train and explore off the train.Suitable for: Friends traveling together or travelers focused on cost-effectiveness.
🥉 Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages)
Layout: 5 compartments per carriage, capacity 10 people.
Area: Relatively compact but fully functional.
Configuration: Uses a retractable bunk bed design, flexibly accommodating 2-4 people.
Suitable for: Family trips or group travel, high cost-effectiveness.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Arrive 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 – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
🛤️ About the New Oriental ExpressDay 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express
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
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05: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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It has been running since 1999, initially targeting overseas tourists, and gradually opened to the domestic market after 2020. It adopts a ‘one route, multiple scenic spots, train follows passengers’ model, traveling at night and stopping for sightseeing during the day, connecting representative Xinjiang attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and Sayram Lake.Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
The prices and tour dates for this route are as follows. Please refer to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for details.
Summer Edition Prices and Dates
May 6, May 14
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 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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
In 2026, the train completed its third-generation upgrade, positioning itself more as a ‘mobile five-star hotel + deep tour train’. The train consists of about 18 carriages, with a total capacity of around 100 people, including high-end soft sleeper cars, dining cars, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, etc., and is equipped with age-friendly facilities and onboard medical staff for travelers of all ages. 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 Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Prices and Dates
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 Tips
The above are reference prices for some 2026 departures. Actual prices may fluctuate due to supply and demand. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day.
Fees for children, additional services, etc., are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 How to Book
You can book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to prepare your intended travel dates, number of people, and preferred compartment type in advance for customer service to check availability and quotes.
Consultation Phone: Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
🛌 Carriages and Compartments: Mobile Hotel RoomsWeChat Consultation: Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The following is a general explanation of fees and services. Specific inclusions, exclusions, and standards are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
✅ Fees Usually Include
Transportation: New Oriental Express compartment seat and tour buses as indicated in the itinerary.
Accommodation: Train compartment accommodation and ground hotels as specified in the itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary, including some specialty meals.
Tickets: First entrance fees and necessary shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services: Full-tour guide service, onboard medical staff, intangible cultural heritage experience activities, travel photo album, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
❌ Fees Usually Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs (airfare/train tickets) from departure point to Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary (e.g., consumption, extra drinks, etc.).
Single room supplement (if you request a single compartment).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, road conditions, policies, etc.).
📌 Important Notes
Information such as weather, road conditions, and scenic spot opening hours mentioned in the itinerary may change. The travel agency and passengers can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Specific cancellation and change rules, child policies, etc., are executed according to the ‘Tourism Law’ and the travel contract signed by both parties.
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