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🚂 Want to experience the comfort of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train’? The New Oriental Express is a favorite for many. But tickets for this high-end special train are different from regular train tickets on 12306, and the booking method is also quite different.
This article will break it down for you in detail:What is the New Oriental Express, how to travel, the 2026 price range, and how to book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, helping you clarify your thoughts and easily plan your itinerary.
🌟 New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., known as the ‘moving star-rated hotel on the Silk Road.’ It integrates ‘luxury accommodation, specialty dining, and cultural experiences,’ allowing you to easily explore Xinjiang in a comfortable mobile space.
2026 New Train Highlights
🛏 ️ Bathrooms:All train models are equipped with wet and dry separate bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and age-friendly designs such as anti-slip handrails and emergency call systems.
🍽 ️ Star-rated Dining:Features a Chinese dining car and bar entertainment car, with a professional chef team providing meals that blend Xinjiang specialties with various regional flavors, catering to different tastes.
🎲 Entertainment and Socializing:Multi-functional cars offer KTV, leisure bars, tea rooms, chess and card rooms, etc. Some trips also include a piano to enrich the travel experience.
🩺 Medical Support:The entire train is covered with Wi-Fi, and is equipped with medical service points and accompanying medical staff, adding peace of mind for elderly or physically weaker passengers.
Core Route Overview
The New Oriental Express mainly operates from March to October each year, with plans to run over thirty trips in 2026, covering northern and southern Xinjiang as well as cross-province routes. All routes follow a ‘train moves with people, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day.
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Route (11-15 days)
Route Reference:Urumqi → Kanas → Hemu → Sayram Lake → Nalati → Duku Highway → Kashgar → Hotan → Return.
Suitable for:First-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to experience snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities all at once.

🚂 Want to experience the comfort of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train’? The New Oriental Express is a favorite for many. But tickets for this high-end special train are different from regular train tickets on 12306, and the booking method is also quite different.Northern Xinjiang Secret Route (About 10 days)
Route Reference:Urumqi → Altay → Beitun → Kuitun → Yining → Sayram Lake → Return.
Suitable for:Travelers who prefer snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lake scenery and want a more focused itinerary.
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Route (About 10-11 days)
Route Reference:Urumqi → Turpan → Ruoqiang → Loulan → Hotan → Shache → Kashgar → Kuqa → Return.
Suitable for:Travelers interested in Silk Road culture, ancient city heritage, and intangible cultural heritage crafts.
Cross-province Connection Route (12-18 days)
Route Reference:Such as the ‘Qinghai-Gansu-Xinjiang Connection Route’ (Xining → Dunhuang → Zhangye → Urumqi), ‘Southwest Connection Route’ (Chengdu → Lanzhou → Urumqi), etc.
Suitable for:Travelers with ample time who want to visit multiple destinations in one trip.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama 14-Day Reference
The following is a reference itinerary for the ‘Luxury Northern and Southern Xinjiang Glory Tour 14 Days,’ with specific arrangements subject to the final contract.
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Check into hotel after arrival, free time. In the evening, you can visit the Grand Bazaar to enjoy the city nightscape.
Day 2:Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—Fuyun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi in the morning, take the special train to Fuyun in the afternoon.

This article will break it down for you in detail: What is the New Oriental Express, how to travel, the 2026 price range, and how to book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, helping you clarify your thoughts and easily plan your itinerary.Day 3:Fuyun—Keketuohai—Burqin/Beitun
Explore Keketuohai in the morning, continue north on the special train in the afternoon.
Day 4-Day 5:In-depth Kanas Tour
Arrive at Kanas Scenic Area, visit Kanas Lake, Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), and head to the Tuva village of Hemu to enjoy dawn and dusk scenery.
Day 6:Kanas—Burqin/Beitun
Free time around Kanas in the morning, take the special train to the next stop in the afternoon.
Day 7:Yining—Sayram Lake—Nalati
After the special train arrives in Yining, take a bus to Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic,’ then enter Nalati Grassland.
Day 8:Nalati—Duku Highway—Kuqa
Experience the ‘four seasons in one day’ on the northern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains, canyons, and grasslands, arrive in Kuqa in the evening.
Day 9:Kuqa—Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon—Kashgar
Visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, take the special train to the southern Xinjiang hub of Kashgar in the afternoon.
Day 10-Day 11:In-depth Kashgar Tour
Visit Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, etc., to experience the rich southern Xinjiang culture.
Day 12:Kashgar—Hotan

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌟 New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelTake the special train to Hotan, enjoy the Taklamakan Desert scenery along the way.
Day 13:Hotan—Return to Urumqi
Experience the local market in the morning, take the special train back to Urumqi in the afternoon.
Day 14:Urumqi—Departure
Based on flight or train time, free time after the special train arrives, end of the trip.
💰 2026 Price Reference
The New Oriental Express uses a ‘one price includes itinerary items’ model, covering the special train seat, full hotel accommodation, most meals, scenic spot tickets and shuttle buses, tour buses, guide services, etc. Personal expenses (such as some scenic area entertainment activities) are at your own cost.
Price Range
Gold Diamond/Premium Gold Diamond Suite:Approximately ¥40,000 – ¥70,000 /person, varies by route, schedule, and room type.
Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond/Business Car:Approximately ¥20,000 – ¥40,000 /person, depending on berth and configuration.
Southern Xinjiang 11-Day Gold Diamond Route (Off-season):Approximately ¥37,000 – ¥45,000 /person.
Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Gold Diamond Route (Peak Season):Approximately ¥59,000 – ¥72,000 /person.
Deposit and Booking
Deposit:Usually 10%-20% of the total cost, Gold Diamond cabin deposit about ¥20,000 /person, Blue Diamond about ¥10,000 /person.
Balance:Generally paid about 30 days before departure.

The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., known as the ‘moving star-rated hotel on the Silk Road.’ It integrates ‘luxury accommodation, specialty dining, and cultural experiences,’ allowing you to easily explore Xinjiang in a comfortable mobile space.> Reminder:The above are reference ranges. Final prices, schedules, and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 How to Book:Two Official Channels
The New Oriental Express is a packaged service of ‘tourism product + train seat’ and cannot be purchased separately on 12306. There are currently two main official booking channels:
1. Railway Special Train Center
Channel Example:Zhonggang International Travel Special Train Center.
Booking Method:Consult and book through its official website, customer service hotline, or WeChat public account.
2. Local Xinjiang Travel Agency
Channel Example:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Booking Method:Call, WeChat, or visit in person to inquire and register.
✅ Key Point:Booking through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
If you want a local travel agency to provide more targeted services, you can choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Here is a detailed booking guide:
Booking Method
Phone Booking 📞
Directly call 180-9596-9599, inform the customer service of your travel intentions (time, number of people, budget, etc.), and the customer service will recommend suitable routes and schedules.
WeChat Booking 💬

Add WeChat ID 180-9596-9599, send your travel needs, and the customer service will provide detailed itinerary information and quotes for your reference.
Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact customer service to obtain route information and real-time schedule availability, confirm the intended itinerary.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide traveler identity information, pay the deposit as guided by customer service to lock in the seat.
3. Sign Contract: After confirming itinerary details, sign an electronic contract filed with the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
4. Pay Balance and Pre-departure Preparation: Pay the balance according to the contract timeline, receive the ‘Group Departure Notice’ and other materials, and prepare for travel.
Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Special train seat, full hotel accommodation, most meals, scenic spot tickets and shuttle buses as listed in the itinerary, tour buses, guide services, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses (such as self-funded items in scenic areas, beverages, etc.), additional costs due to force majeure, etc.
Service Standards:Full trip with ‘one car, one guide,’ some routes include accompanying doctors. The special train provides meals, entertainment facilities, and basic medical services.
> Important Note:All prices and schedule recommendations are for reference only, subject to actual consultation and contract. Weather, road conditions, scenic area opening hours, etc., may change; please refer to announcements or daily arrangements.
💡 Booking Tips
Book Early:Popular schedules (e.g., July-September) have limited availability; it is recommended to inquire and book months or even a year in advance.
Verify Channels:Be sure to book through official channels or travel agencies, be wary of unofficial channels like ‘internal tickets’ or ‘scalper tickets’ to ensure financial security.
Prepare Personal Documents:Prepare valid documents before travel, and check if a travel permit is needed (depending on the specific route).
Monitor Health:The itinerary involves a lot of walking; choose suitable routes and cabin types based on personal health conditions.
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