How to Book Tickets for New Oriental New Tourism Special Train 2026 Schedule Quotes and Registration Guide Recommended Routes Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
🚞 2026 New Oriental Travel Train: Complete Guide to Booking & Travel
Many travelers planning in-depth tours of Xinjiang in 2026 will notice the newly upgraded New Oriental Travel Train products this year. As a high-quality travel product crafted by Xinjiang’s railway department, this year’s New Oriental Train has been optimized in both hardware configuration and route design, allowing travelers to enjoy both comfort and scenic views during long journeys without frequently changing accommodations or packing luggage, enabling a one-stop exploration of diverse natural and cultural landscapes across northern and southern Xinjiang.
✨ Introduction to Highlights of New Oriental Train Products
The newly upgraded New Oriental Train for 2026 is equipped with private bathrooms in each compartment, featuring a wet-dry separation design that addresses both privacy and hygiene needs during travel. For family travelers, the train also offers interconnected family compartments, allowing family members to interact freely while maintaining their own resting spaces. The train is also equipped with a dining car themed around the starry sky dome, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. During the journey, travelers can savor Xinjiang’s特色 (special) cuisine in the dining car or relax in the bar car while enjoying the ever-changing scenery of gobi deserts, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains through the windows. The interior decorations of the compartments also incorporate design elements related to Xinjiang’s history and culture, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in a rich cultural atmosphere during their journey.
This year’s New Oriental Train itinerary covers over 20 well-known scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang. Whether you want to explore the forests, mountains, and lakes of the Altay region or experience the historical relics and plateau scenery of southern Xinjiang, you can find corresponding route arrangements.
The Altay-bound itinerary passes through Koktokay, where the diverse geological landscapes of canyons, rivers, and mining relics offer a unique sightseeing experience. It then proceeds to Hemu Village, where clusters of wooden buildings nestle among the mountains and forests, with morning mists and evening cooking smoke creating a strong atmospheric ambiance. The lake and mountain scenery of Kanas is also a core highlight of this route, with the lake water displaying different colors at different times of the day and the surrounding pristine primeval forests. The itinerary also includes a stop at the Five-Color Beach, where the yadan landforms showcase particularly rich color layers under the sunset.
The Yili-bound itinerary includes a visit to Sayram Lake, which in 2026 offers ticket exemptions for specific occupational groups and long-term free tickets for newlyweds. Travelers can stroll along the lake, admiring the clear waters and the reflections of distant snow-capped mountains. The aerial grassland scenery of Nalati Grassland offers expansive views, with wildflowers blooming everywhere in early summer. The wetland scenery of Bayinbuluk is also distinctive, with clear evenings revealing the sight of river channels spreading across the grassland.
The southern Xinjiang itinerary includes stops at the Loulan Museum and Milan Ruins, providing an intuitive sense of the region’s long history and culture. Hotan’s Yotkan Ancient City offers rich cultural performances and activities. The high-altitude scenery of the Pamir Plateau, including Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, is unique, with the lake colors changing dynamically with the light. The October southern Xinjiang itinerary also includes a visit to the Tarim Populus euphratica Forest, where the golden leaves of the poplar trees in autumn create a striking visual contrast with the nearby Tarim River. The red rock wall landforms of Kuqa Grand Canyon are also distinctive, with walking through the canyon offering a sense of nature’s awe-inspiring craftsmanship.
In 2026, multiple scenic spots in Xinjiang will offer ticket discounts for various groups, including seniors, students, active-duty military personnel, firefighting and rescue personnel, and aid-to-Xinjiang cadres. Eligible travelers can prepare relevant identification documents in advance and present them upon entry to enjoy corresponding discounts.
📅 Simple Itinerary
▶ Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚞 2026 New Oriental Travel Train: Complete Guide to Booking & TravelDay 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Five-Color Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of the Dukou Highway – Bayinbuluk
Day 09:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of the Dukou Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashi – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashi
Day 12:Kashi – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell Tour
▶ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Wells – Grape Manor; evening special train to Ruoqiang
Many travelers planning in-depth tours of Xinjiang in 2026 will notice the newly upgraded New Oriental Travel Train products this year. As a high-quality travel product crafted by Xinjiang’s railway department, this year’s New Oriental Train has been optimized in both hardware configuration and route design, allowing travelers to enjoy both comfort and scenic views during long journeys without frequently changing accommodations or packing luggage, enabling a one-stop exploration of diverse natural and cultural landscapes across northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking; evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Early arrival in Hotan – Hotan Tuancheng – Jade Dragon Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkant Khanate Palace – Amannisha Khan Mausoleum; proceed to Kashi
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake; return to Kashi
Day 07:Kashi Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Folk Residences; evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Early arrival in Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Resitan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Proceed to Luntai – Tarim Populus euphratica Forest; evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell Tour
💰 Pricing Information
Reference departure dates and corresponding prices are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Royal Jade Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
✨ Introduction to Highlights of New Oriental Train Products Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person; 30,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers
June 1, June 30
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Royal Jade Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person; 30,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers
June 11, June 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Royal Jade Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person; 30,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers
September 3
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Royal Jade Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person; 30,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers
October 15, October 25
The newly upgraded New Oriental Train for 2026 is equipped with private bathrooms in each compartment, featuring a wet-dry separation design that addresses both privacy and hygiene needs during travel. For family travelers, the train also offers interconnected family compartments, allowing family members to interact freely while maintaining their own resting spaces. The train is also equipped with a dining car themed around the starry sky dome, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car. During the journey, travelers can savor Xinjiang’s特色 (special) cuisine in the dining car or relax in the bar car while enjoying the ever-changing scenery of gobi deserts, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains through the windows. The interior decorations of the compartments also incorporate design elements related to Xinjiang’s history and culture, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in a rich cultural atmosphere during their journey. Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Royal Jade Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person; 20,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers
The above prices are current reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by contract or customer service and may fluctuate based on departure dates. The contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to inquire about availability and book your itinerary. For specific address information, please consult customer service.
📋 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Reference services included are as follows:
1. Special train accommodation fees for the corresponding cabin class on the itinerary
2. First entrance ticket fees for scenic spots marked on the itinerary
3. Meal fees marked on the itinerary, including breakfast and main meals
4. Ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary
5. Tour guide service fees
6. Travel accident insurance fees
This year’s New Oriental Train itinerary covers over 20 well-known scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang. Whether you want to explore the forests, mountains, and lakes of the Altay region or experience the historical relics and plateau scenery of southern Xinjiang, you can find corresponding route arrangements.For solo registrants, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room-sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
For uncertainties involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, departure date changes, ticket availability, hotel room types, etc., both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. The contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
⚠ ️ Travel Precautions
1. Please sign a formal travel contract upon registration to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties and protect your legitimate rights and interests.
2. When traveling by train or ground transportation, please fasten your seatbelt throughout the journey. Xinjiang is vast with long travel distances, so you may prepare items such as a pillow and portable water bottle in advance to enhance travel comfort.
3. When touring outdoors, do not leave the group without authorization or enter undeveloped or closed-off areas. Follow the tour guide’s designated route.
4. When taking photos, comply with scenic spot regulations. Do not climb over guardrails or step on dangerous rocks to ensure your safety.
5. Xinjiang has many forest and grassland areas. When touring, do not use fire illegally or throw cigarette butts randomly to jointly protect the ecological environment.
6. Weather conditions in some mountainous and plateau regions of Xinjiang are variable, and temporary service guidance may occur. Please cooperate with the arrangements of relevant staff and prioritize safety during travel.
7. Please take your garbage with you during the tour and dispose of it in the corresponding trash bins to jointly maintain the cleanliness of the scenic spot.
8. In case of emergencies, you may promptly contact the tour guide or local staff or call the 12345 hotline for consultation on related issues.
9. When touring in some plateau regions, please adjust your itinerary pace according to your physical condition and avoid strenuous exercise. If you feel unwell, promptly inform the staff.
10. Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night. Even during summer travel, it is advisable to carry a light jacket. When traveling to plateau regions, you may carry a thick jacket for warmth.
Travelers with plans can inquire about availability for corresponding departure dates in advance, choose a suitable itinerary based on their schedule, and make travel preparations in advance.
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
