How to Book Tickets for the New Oriental Express Train Xinjiang Tourism Train Ticket Booking Guide
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you need to go through the official travel agency channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, why rush? The New Oriental Express train lets you ‘sleep across cities, wake up to scenery’
If you’ve hesitated to set off due to Xinjiang’s vast territory, or worried about daily hotel changes and repacking luggage affecting your travel experience, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism train might be the perfect travel mode for you. This high-end tourist train, known as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, allowing you to cross the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable sleeper berths. Wake up in the morning to snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, or ancient cities—truly achieving ‘no need to rush, just enjoy the view.’
📍 Route Highlights & In-depth Destination Experience (Latest 2026 Updates)
The New Oriental Express connects the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering both natural and cultural essences. The summer route delves into the Altay region, visiting classic destinations like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Bayinbuluke; the autumn route focuses on southern Xinjiang, exploring unique landscapes such as Loulan cultural relics, Hotan Jade River, Shache Ancient City, the Pamir Plateau, and poplar forests at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.
Keketuohai:In 2026, the scenic area’s infrastructure is fully upgraded, with Zhongshan Mountain and the Irtysh Grand Canyon open and stable, suitable for photography and geology enthusiasts.
Kanas Lake:In June, it enters early summer greenery with moderate visitor numbers, crystal-clear lake water, and misty mornings creating picturesque scenes.
Duku Highway:According to the Xinjiang Transportation Department, it’s expected to fully open in early June 2026 (weather permitting), with the itinerary reserving a reasonable passage window.
Pamir Plateau:Baisa Lake and Karakul Lake are at their peak autumn colors in October, with Muztagh Ata reflected on the lake, offering a visual spectacle.
Tarim Poplar Forest:Luntai Poplar Forest Park enters its prime viewing period in mid-to-late October, with a golden expanse providing a strong visual impact.
All attractions are arranged according to 2026 scenic area opening policies; some require advance booking (e.g., Kanas, Tianshan Tianchi), and the train team has integrated into the unified booking process, so tourists don’t need to handle it themselves.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Presented strictly according to the local finalized original text)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, why rush? The New Oriental Express train lets you ‘sleep across cities, wake up to scenery’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 – Baisa 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
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
If you’ve hesitated to set off due to Xinjiang’s vast territory, or worried about daily hotel changes and repacking luggage affecting your travel experience, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express tourism train might be the perfect travel mode for you. This high-end tourist train, known as a ‘mobile viewing hotel,’ adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, allowing you to cross the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable sleeper berths. Wake up in the morning to snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, or ancient cities—truly achieving ‘no need to rush, just enjoy the view.’Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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:Baisa 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 Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to uncontrollable factors like weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Prices & Tour Dates (Presented strictly according to the local finalized original text)
June 1, June 30
📍 Route Highlights & In-depth Destination Experience (Latest 2026 Updates) Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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
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
The New Oriental Express connects the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering both natural and cultural essences. The summer route delves into the Altay region, visiting classic destinations like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Bayinbuluke; the autumn route focuses on southern Xinjiang, exploring unique landscapes such as Loulan cultural relics, Hotan Jade River, Shache Ancient City, the Pamir Plateau, and poplar forests at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.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
> The above are reference price ranges; the specific price is subject to the signed formal travel contract and may fluctuate based on tour dates, seat types, and group formation.
✅ Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full journey New Oriental Express sleeper accommodation (with bathroom)
First admission tickets and scenic area transportation for listed attractions
Daily nutritious meals (including specialty ethnic cuisine)
Full-journey Chinese-speaking guide service and medical escort
Train butler-style meticulous service
Exclusions:
Keketuohai: In 2026, the scenic area’s infrastructure is fully upgraded, with Zhongshan Mountain and the Irtysh Grand Canyon open and stable, suitable for photography and geology enthusiasts.Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses, optional activities, and voluntary upgrade services
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., temporary traffic controls, extreme weather delays)
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 How to Register? Finding the Right Person Matters!
The New Oriental Express is a customized railway tourism product and is not sold through public platforms like 12306. Travelers planning a trip can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
We especially recommend contacting Manager Wang Fei—a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the local tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in northern and southern Xinjiang and is well-versed in all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in planning free-and-easy trips, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can design classic loops or customized in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions history and culture, easily resolving travel hassles, and ensuring a reliable and thoughtful trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consistently adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating others sincerely, and working professionally. She doesn’t create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every guest from afar truly experience Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, ensuring a worry-free and enjoyable trip.
📱 Contact Information:
Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
Address details can be obtained directly from customer service.
✨ Final Thoughts
The New Oriental Express is not just a train but a travel philosophy—slow down, immerse in the scenery, and give time back to the journey itself. Whether you’re a silver-haired family, a photography enthusiast, or a traveler seeking deep culture, this 15-day journey lets you fully embrace Xinjiang’s seasonal beauty in comfort and ease.
Before departing, remember to confirm tour date availability in advance, lock in your preferred seat, and start a Xinjiang slow travel journey without packing luggage!
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