2026NewOrientExpressCompleteGuideFares+Schedules+Routes

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)
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026:A Moving Scenery Line Crossing Xinjiang’s Four Seasons
On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cultural cities intertwine into a flowing painting. The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026 unfolds this painting before travelers at a unique pace of ‘stopping by day, traveling by night, moving with the people.’ Unlike traditional travel that requires frequent transfers and luggage handling, this luxury tourist train, integrating accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing, returns the journey to comfort and ease—exploring scenic spots by day and resting in the carriage by night, with flowing scenery outside the window and private relaxation space inside.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The New Oriental Express 2026 features two core routes:The summer full-loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and the October Southern Xinjiang cultural autumn route, covering over 20 representative scenic nodes across the Tianshan Mountains.
The Northern Xinjiang section connects the granite canyons of Keketuohai, the misty wooden houses of Hemu Village, the emerald three bays of Kanas Lake, the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach, and the aerial grasslands and winding rivers of Nalati and Bayinbuluke, showcasing the natural grandeur of the Altai Mountains and the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains.
The Southern Xinjiang section delves into the Pamir Plateau, passing through白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) and卡拉库里湖 (Karakul Lake), with distant views of Muztagh Ata; it explores historical districts like Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, and Yotkan Ancient City, experiencing the cultural depth of the ancient Silk Road.
As the highlight of the summer route, the Duku Highway is skillfully integrated into the train’s schedule during its open period, offering an immersive experience of ‘traveling through canyons and soaring in the clouds.’
The October itinerary specially incorporates seasonal elements like the Populus euphratica forest in Luntai, Ruoqiang red date gardens, and the Yurungkash River in Hotan, where autumn gold and human warmth complement each other.
All itineraries adopt a ‘train + scenic area shuttle’ model to reduce travel fatigue and enhance sightseeing efficiency. Carriages are equipped with bathrooms, viewing sofas, mini bars, and full-car Wi-Fi, with public areas featuring a piano bar, KTV entertainment carriage, and themed restaurant, making the journey itself a pleasure.
> Note:Specific scenic spot arrangements, visit order, and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the local finalized text)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)

🚂 New Oriental Express 2026: A Moving Scenery Line Crossing Xinjiang’s Four SeasonsDay 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – 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 – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi

On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cultural cities intertwine into a flowing painting. The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026 unfolds this painting before travelers at a unique pace of ‘stopping by day, traveling by night, moving with the people.’ Unlike traditional travel that requires frequent transfers and luggage handling, this luxury tourist train, integrating accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing, returns the journey to comfort and ease—exploring scenic spots by day and resting in the carriage by night, with flowing scenery outside the window and private relaxation space inside.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – 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 – Yurungkash 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 Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group

🌄 Route and Destination Highlights💰 Price Explanation (Strictly based on local finalized text)

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 2026 New Oriental Express prices vary by schedule and room type, as follows:
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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25

The New Oriental Express 2026 features two core routes: the summer full-loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and the October Southern Xinjiang cultural autumn route, covering over 20 representative scenic nodes across the Tianshan Mountains. Premium 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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
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

The Northern Xinjiang section connects the granite canyons of Keketuohai, the misty wooden houses of Hemu Village, the emerald three bays of Kanas Lake, the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach, and the aerial grasslands and winding rivers of Nalati and Bayinbuluke, showcasing the natural grandeur of the Altai Mountains and the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains. Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors like schedule and room availability, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in the 2026 New Oriental Express itinerary can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes full-trip train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, inter-area transportation, meals (including specialty dinners), guide service, and butler-style carriage assistance. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, safes, and 24-hour hot water, with public areas providing leisure and entertainment facilities.
It should be specifically noted that:
Hotels, trains, and scenic spot opening status involved in the itinerary may be affected by season or policy; the travel agency will negotiate reasonable changes with tourists while ensuring service quality;
Specific service content, room type details, and cancellation policies are subject to the terms of the actual signed travel contract and comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China;
It is recommended that tourists assess their health conditions for long-distance travel and purchase travel accident insurance on their own.
Boarding the New Oriental Express is not a hurried check-in but a slow journey of deep dialogue with the land of Xinjiang. Whether crossing the clouds on the Duku Highway in summer or capturing the gold of the Populus euphratica forest in autumn, this journey returns time to the scenery and leaves comfort for the body and mind.
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