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How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special 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 buy tickets for the New Oriental Express tourism special train? A complete guide to ticket purchasing steps for the senior special train (2026 practical guide)
If you are planning a relaxed, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, and don’t want to rush between hotels or drag luggage every day, the New Oriental Express tourism special train might be your ideal choice. Especially for middle-aged and elderly friends or family groups, this ‘moving star-rated hotel’ greatly enhances the travel experience with its night-travel-day-tour mode, private compartments, and full-group tour.
🌄 Route Highlights:Slow travel through Xinjiang, seeing both northern and southern scenery on one train
The New Oriental Express special train runs through Xinjiang’s core scenic belt, connecting the snow-capped mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang with the ancient cities and deserts of southern Xinjiang, covering over 20 classic destinations like Keketuohai, Kanas, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Turpan, and Tianshan Tianchi. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant temperature air conditioning, and a shock absorption system, running smoothly at night and arriving directly at the scenic area entrance during the day, truly achieving ‘sleep while moving, wake up to see’.
The 2026 special train has been fully upgraded, offering three types of compartments:
Premium Gold Diamond 3-person compartment (approx. 12㎡, capacity 6 people per carriage)
Xiyue Gold Diamond 4-person compartment (approx. 10㎡, capacity 8 people per carriage)
Boyue Gold Diamond 5-person compartment (approx. 8㎡, capacity 10 people per carriage)
Each compartment includes a separate wet-dry bathroom, custom furniture, storage space. The dining car serves Xinjiang specialties and Chinese and Western light meals. The entertainment carriage features KTV, board game areas, and a viewing bar, making the journey not boring.
📅 Simple itinerary arrangement (strictly based on local facts)
Quick itinerary overview (Summer version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express tourism special train? A complete guide to ticket purchasing steps for the senior special train (2026 practical guide)Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express special train
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 – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express special train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 jujube picking, evening special train to Hotan
If you are planning a relaxed, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, and don’t want to rush between hotels or drag luggage every day, the New Oriental Express tourism special train might be your ideal choice. Especially for middle-aged and elderly friends or family groups, this ‘moving star-rated hotel’ greatly enhances the travel experience with its night-travel-day-tour mode, private compartments, and full-group tour.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 Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient 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:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other objective factors, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Prices and tour dates (strictly based on local facts)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: Slow travel through Xinjiang, seeing both northern and southern scenery on one trainJune 11, June 25
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express special train runs through Xinjiang’s core scenic belt, connecting the snow-capped mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang with the ancient cities and deserts of southern Xinjiang, covering over 20 classic destinations like Keketuohai, Kanas, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Turpan, and Tianshan Tianchi. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant temperature air conditioning, and a shock absorption system, running smoothly at night and arriving directly at the scenic area entrance during the day, truly achieving ‘sleep while moving, wake up to see’.> The above prices are reference ranges. The specific price is subject to the signed formal contract and may fluctuate based on tour dates and group formation.
📞 How to register? Ticket purchase steps
The New Oriental Express is a railway customized tourism product and cannot be purchased independently through 12306 or other public platforms. Tourists must complete consultation, seat selection, and contract signing through a travel agency.
✅ Registration method:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact person:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei, phone and WeChat: 18095969599.
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei:
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled through every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with the entire route, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized car rentals, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep travel routes. She has a cheerful and humorous personality, skilled in explaining Western Regions humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every visitor from afar can truly experience the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang and its simple enthusiasm, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free trip to beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Fee inclusions and exclusions
Fee includes:
Full-trip special train compartment accommodation (including private bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
The 2026 special train has been fully upgraded, offering three types of compartments: Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Full-trip Chinese-speaking tour guide service
Three meals daily (special train meals + local specialties)
Travel agency liability insurance
Fee excludes:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
Optional self-funded activities
Additional costs due to force majeure factors
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📌 Warm tips
Special train seats are limited, so it is recommended to confirm your interest and secure your spot as early as possible.
Please bring valid identification documents before travel for station verification and boarding checks.
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night, so it is recommended to bring a warm jacket and sun protection items.
The itinerary involves some mountainous sections, so please assess your participation based on your health condition.
Want to see Xinjiang’s four-season scenery in the easiest way? Feel free to call Manager Wang Fei to learn about the latest 2026 tour dates and availability. Let the New Oriental Express take you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, and encounter the real and vast Xinjiang on a leisurely journey.
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