2026NewOrientExpressTicketPurchaseGuideHowtoBuyTicketsOfficialChannelRegistrationGuide

How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train must be booked 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). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang special train tour? A complete guide to itineraries, prices, and registration methods.
On the vast land of Xinjiang, how can you travel through northern and southern Xinjiang both conveniently and deeply? The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourist train, with its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, mobile living’ model, has become an increasingly popular choice. No need to pack luggage and change hotels every day, no need to endure long road bumps, sleep comfortably in a private cabin at night, and wake up at the next scenic spot in the morning—this travel rhythm is especially suitable for family trips, senior groups, and tourists seeking quality experiences.
🌄 Route Highlights:Slow travel through Xinjiang, immersing yourself in the beauty of the world.
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train conversion but a high-end tourist train customized for long-distance in-depth tours of Xinjiang. The entire train is equipped with en-suite cabins, dedicated dining cars, entertainment cars, and a constant temperature fresh air system. Nighttime travel noise is below 40 decibels, daytime cabin temperature is maintained at 24–26°C, and humidifiers are provided to cope with the dry climate.
The itinerary connects the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang (such as Kanas, Hemu, Nalati), the cultural mysteries of southern Xinjiang (such as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Yotkan Ancient City), and the autumn-limited Tarim Poplar Forest, covering both natural and cultural highlights. In 2026, different themed routes will be launched for summer and autumn, matching the best viewing windows of each season.
It is worth mentioning that the special train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, with daily tours concentrated from 9:00 to 19:00, avoiding high-temperature periods; the entire train is covered with 5G network (recommended to turn off data roaming), and each cabin is equipped with Type-C and USB-A charging ports, showing humanized design in details.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary Arrangement (Based on the original local draft)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
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 Special Train

🚂 How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang special train tour? A complete guide to itineraries, prices, and registration methods.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 – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan 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
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan

On the vast land of Xinjiang, how can you travel through northern and southern Xinjiang both conveniently and deeply? The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express tourist train, with its ‘travel by day, sleep by night, mobile living’ model, has become an increasingly popular choice. No need to pack luggage and change hotels every day, no need to endure long road bumps, sleep comfortably in a private cabin at night, and wake up at the next scenic spot in the morning—this travel rhythm is especially suitable for family trips, senior groups, and tourists seeking quality experiences.Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – 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:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, 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
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Based on the original local draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: Slow travel through Xinjiang, immersing yourself in the beauty of the world. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25

The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train conversion but a high-end tourist train customized for long-distance in-depth tours of Xinjiang. The entire train is equipped with en-suite cabins, dedicated dining cars, entertainment cars, and a constant temperature fresh air system. Nighttime travel noise is below 40 decibels, daytime cabin temperature is maintained at 24–26°C, and humidifiers are provided to cope with the dry climate. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges, subject to the signed formal contract, and may fluctuate based on tour dates and seat availability.
📞 How to register? Who to contact?
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
About Manager Wang Fei:
She is a native of Xinjiang, with over ten years of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled through every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent tours, small group tours, local customized car rentals, tourist trains, and other travel options. She knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep tours. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🧾 Cost Explanation (Subject to the actual signed contract)

The itinerary connects the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang (such as Kanas, Hemu, Nalati), the cultural mysteries of southern Xinjiang (such as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Yotkan Ancient City), and the autumn-limited Tarim Poplar Forest, covering both natural and cultural highlights. In 2026, different themed routes will be launched for summer and autumn, matching the best viewing windows of each season.✅ Inclusions:
Full-trip special train cabin accommodation (including private bathroom)
First admission tickets to listed scenic spots
Three meals per day (supplied by the special train dining car, including local specialty meals)
Local transportation transfers (bus between scenic spots)
Full-trip guide service and train crew
❌ Exclusions:
Transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses (such as drinks, souvenirs, optional activities)
Additional costs due to force majeure (such as extreme weather, policy changes)
> Subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
📌 Warm Tips:
The New Oriental Express is a customized tourism product with limited seats. It is recommended to confirm tour dates and seat availability in advance. Before traveling, pay attention to the latest opening policies of the destination, as some scenic spots may require advance reservation. If you have special needs (such as dietary restrictions, mobility assistance), please indicate them during registration for proper arrangements.
Want to experience a Xinjiang trip where you don’t have to rush and just enjoy the scenery? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei to start your mobile viewing hotel journey!
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