How to Book Tickets for the New Oriental Express Official Ticketing Channels + Seat Availability Inquiry

How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
If you want to take your parents or elders on a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip, buying a New Oriental Express ticket is a key step. Unlike regular train tickets, the purchase method for this high-end tourist train has its own particularities. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of two purchase methods and a thoughtful plan designed for the elderly.
🎟 ️ New Oriental Express Ticket Purchase Channels
As a high-end tourist train, New Oriental Express tickets are not sold through the 12306 official website for individual passengers. Instead, they adopt a model of ‘travel agency unified passenger collection + railway allocation of tickets.’ There are two main purchase methods:
1. Booking through a travel agency (main method)
This is the worry-free method chosen by most tourists. Take Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as an example:
Consult about routes:Contact the travel agency to learn about the itinerary, tour dates, and prices and availability of different cabin classes (such as Noble Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond) for the ‘New Oriental’ routes.
Submit information:After confirming your intention, provide the name, valid ID number, and other personal information of each traveler as required for booking and insurance.
Make payment:Usually, a certain amount of deposit needs to be paid first to lock in the seat, with the remaining balance paid according to the contract schedule.
Sign a contract:Use a formal electronic travel contract to clarify the itinerary, costs, service standards, and rights and obligations of both parties.
Gather and depart:Receive the departure notice before departure and gather at the designated location in Urumqi as required.
2. Inquire through the 12306 ‘Railway Tourism’ section
The railway department has set up a ‘Railway Tourism’ section in the 12306 app to showcase tourism train products, including the New Oriental Express.
Check information:You can check train introductions, itinerary overviews, and reference prices in this section as a reference for trip planning.
Note:According to public information, the actual sales and berth locking for the New Oriental Express still need to be completed through a travel agency. The 12306 section mainly serves for information display and traffic guidance.
> 💡 Warm Tips

If you want to take your parents or elders on a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip, buying a New Oriental Express ticket is a key step. Unlike regular train tickets, the purchase method for this high-end tourist train has its own particularities. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of two purchase methods and a thoughtful plan designed for the elderly.> It is recommended to prioritize choosing a formal travel agency with rich experience in operating special trains, as communication will be smoother and follow-up services more reliable.
👵 Detailed Steps for Elderly Special Train Ticket Purchase
The New Oriental Express, with its ‘one berth all the way’ feature and well-equipped elderly-friendly facilities, is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends. Combined with the railway department’s elderly-friendly services, here are the recommended steps for elderly ticket purchase:
Step 1:Assess the travel conditions of the elderly
Health status:Confirm that the elderly are in good health suitable for long-distance travel, without severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, or other diseases that are not suitable for long trips.
Travel habits:Assess the elderly’s adaptability to long-distance trains. The New Oriental Express’s ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model helps reduce travel fatigue.
Step 2:Choose a formal channel and suitable schedule
Choose a travel agency:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, inform them of the travelers’ situation, and let professionals recommend schedules with a relaxed pace and comfortable accommodation.
Choose a cabin:Select a cabin based on budget and preferences. Noble Gold Diamond offers good privacy, while Xiyue Gold Diamond and Boyue Gold Diamond offer higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for group travel.
Step 3:Prepare documents and sign/pay
Prepare documents:Gather valid ID information for all travelers. If there is a special medical history, it is recommended to attach a brief note so the travel agency can provide more precise services.
Sign and pay:Carefully read the contract terms, confirm the itinerary details, then sign and pay. It is recommended to purchase travel insurance covering emergency medical and accident protection for the elderly.
Step 4:Utilize railway elderly-friendly services
Phone booking:The railway offers phone booking services for passengers aged 60 and above. Children can call the 12306 customer service hotline on behalf of the elderly, explain the needs, and have customer service assist with the order.
Look for discounts:Pay attention to railway department fare discounts and travel voucher activities for passengers aged 60 and above. When confirming the plan with the travel agency, ask if these can be applied.

🎟️ New Oriental Express Ticket Purchase ChannelsStep 5:Pre-trip communication and preparation
Pre-trip communication:Confirm with the travel agency whether there are on-board medical staff, emergency call devices, and other elderly-friendly service details.
Item preparation:Remind the elderly to prepare common medications, warm clothing, comfortable shoes, and carry emergency contact information.
🤝 Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Among many options, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a reliable partner.
👤 Exclusive Consultant:Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry, thoroughly familiar with routes in northern and southern Xinjiang. She can customize exclusive itineraries for families with different needs, whether classic loops or niche hidden gems, providing professional advice. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she vividly explains Western Regions culture and history, making the trip not just sightseeing but also a knowledge exploration.
✨ Service Commitment
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no shopping stops in the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, and is committed to creating a comfortable journey that matches tourist preferences. She is familiar with road conditions, weather, and local customs, and can inform you of precautions in advance, making the elderly’s trip worry-free and reassuring.
📞 How to Contact
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei)
Consultation Content:Specific schedules, availability of various cabin classes, price ranges, elderly discount policies, and other details.
📋 New Oriental Express Route Information
Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
As a high-end tourist train, New Oriental Express tickets are not sold through the 12306 official website for individual passengers. Instead, they adopt a model of ‘travel agency unified passenger collection + railway allocation of tickets.’ There are two main purchase methods:Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang

1. Booking through a travel agency (main method)Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Homes, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
Prices and Tour Dates
June 1, June 30
Noble 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

This is the worry-free method chosen by most tourists. Take Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as an example: June 11, June 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Noble 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 15, October 25
Noble 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
> ⚠️ Important Note
> The above are reference prices. The final prices, availability, and discount policies are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For more travel inquiries (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)