Xinjiang Tourism Peak Season New Oriental Express Schedule Pre sale Official Website Ticket Booking

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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 many people get stuck at the first step: ‘How to book a ticket?’
This guide doesn’t preach big principles. It only takes you step by step through the process from the perspective of ‘how an ordinary person can book a ticket,’ while introducing the trains, routes, and prices to help you get a clear picture.
📝 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It is not an ordinary passenger train but a packaged tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing.
✨ 2026 Highlights at a Glance:
Operating Mode:Adopts a ‘train follows passengers, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage moving and transfers.
Comfortable Carriages:New-generation carriages will be used in 2026, with all cabins equipped with bathrooms (wet and dry separation), 24-hour hot water, a fresh air system, and shock absorbers to ensure a quiet and comfortable rest environment.
Rich Amenities:Features a Chinese dining car, a bar and entertainment car, and a multi-functional activity carriage, offering Xinjiang specialty cuisine and exquisite meals. Each carriage has a dedicated butler, full Wi-Fi coverage, and a medical service point.
Senior-Friendly Design:Considering elderly tourists, the carriages have added anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and optimized barrier-free access design, with an overall relaxed pace.
🗺 ️ What routes are available in 2026?
The New Oriental Express designs routes around Xinjiang and its surrounding areas, focusing on ‘one route, multiple sights, slow and deep travel.’ Below are some representative routes:
1. Full South and North Xinjiang In-Depth Tour (11-15 days)
Suitable for:First-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to experience the highlights of both South and North Xinjiang in one trip.
Route Highlights:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake Tianshan → Kanas → Hemu → Sayram Lake → Nalati Grassland → Duku Highway Section → Kashgar Ancient City → Hotan → Return to Urumqi.
Pace:Relatively relaxed daily sightseeing time with midday rest periods, suitable for families and elderly tourists.

🚂 Want to experience the comfort of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train’? The New Oriental Express is a favorite for many. But many people get stuck at the first step: ‘How to book a ticket?’2. Northern Xinjiang Secret Route (About 10 days)
Suitable for:Tourists who love snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lake scenery, preferring natural landscapes.
Route Highlights:Urumqi → Altay → Kanas → Hemu → Koktokay → Return.
Pace:Focuses on core scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang, with well-controlled travel time and ample time to enjoy sights like Kanas morning mist and Hemu sunset.
3. Southern Xinjiang Cultural Route (About 10-11 days)
Suitable for:Tourists interested in ancient cities, Silk Road culture, and cultural experiences.
Route Highlights:Urumqi → Turpan → Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon) → Kashgar Ancient City → Hotan → Return.
Pace:Includes ample time for strolling in Kashgar Ancient City, experiencing local life, and interspersing intangible cultural heritage crafts and folk performances.
4. Themed and Cross-Province Routes
Winter Snow and Ice Route:Winter-exclusive, experiencing Altay skiing, snow cabins, rime, and other snow and ice activities.
Cross-Province Routes:Such as the ‘Qinghai-Gansu-Xinjiang Link Route’ (Xining → Dunhuang → Zhangye → Urumqi) and ‘Southwest Link Route’ (Chengdu → Lanzhou → Urumqi), suitable for tourists with ample time who want to connect multiple destinations.
> Friendly Reminder:Specific routes, stops, and sightseeing order may change. Please refer to the signed contract and ‘Tour Notification’ before departure.
🗓 ️ Sample Itinerary:Luxury South and North Xinjiang Glory Tour 14-Day Trip
Take a 14-day full South and North Xinjiang route as an example to feel its pace:
D1:Arrive in Urumqi, check into hotel, free time, adjust to the state.

This guide doesn’t preach big principles. It only takes you step by step through the process from the perspective of ‘how an ordinary person can book a ticket,’ while introducing the trains, routes, and prices to help you get a clear picture.D2:Visit Heavenly Lake Tianshan, enjoy snow mountain reflections, take the special train to Fuyun in the evening.
D3:Explore Koktokay, feel the tranquility of canyons and lakes.
D4-D5:Deep dive into Kanas Scenic Area, view Kanas Lake, Three Bays, and Tuva villages, slow travel in Hemu.
D6:Return from Burqin to the special train, enjoy Gobi and grassland scenery along the way.
D7:Arrive in Yining, visit Sayram Lake, head to Nalati Grassland in the evening.
D8:Light hike on Nalati Grassland, pass through the southern section of Duku Highway in the afternoon, take the special train to Kuqa.
D9:Visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, experience geological wonders.
D10-D11:Arrive in Kashgar, in-depth tour of Kashgar Ancient City, experience local life.
D12:Take a bus to Hotan, enjoy desert and oasis scenery along the way.
D13:Return from Hotan to Urumqi by bus, enjoy Gobi scenery along the way.
D14:Depart from Urumqi, end the trip (specific arrangements subject to contract).
💰 2026 Price Reference
The New Oriental Express is a packaged product, with prices varying by route, duration, season, and cabin class. Below are public price references.
1. Full South and North Xinjiang Glory Tour 14-Day Trip (Example)
Boyue Gold Diamond:
June Departure:58,999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)

📝 What is the New Oriental Express?September Departure:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:
June Departure:63,999 RMB/person
September Departure:65,999 RMB/person
Zungui Gold Diamond:
June Departure:69,999 RMB/person
September Departure:71,999 RMB/person
2. Southern Xinjiang Glory Tour 11-Day Trip (October Off-Season Example)
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Zungui Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
3. Children’s Price Reference
On some routes, children under 1.2m without a berth are priced at 9,980 RMB/person, usually including basic meals and tour services, excluding beds. Specific standards vary by route.
> Important Note:The above are reference ranges. Actual prices are affected by various factors. Final prices, discounts, and children’s policies must be confirmed in the contract with the travel agency.
🎟 ️ How to Register and Book?

The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It is not an ordinary passenger train but a packaged tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and sightseeing.The New Oriental Express is a high-end railway tourist special train. Tickets cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306; they must be booked through a regular travel agency.
1. Registration Channels
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for registration and consultation through any of the following methods:
Phone Consultation:180-9596-9599
WeChat Consultation:180-9596-9599
2. Detailed Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Call or add WeChat, inform travel time, group size, budget, and preferences. Customer service will provide route, departure, and cabin type suggestions.
2. Confirmation and Reservation: After selecting a plan, customer service will verify availability and reserve seats for you (usually 24-72 hours). Please confirm and pay a deposit promptly.
3. Submit Information: Follow customer service instructions to provide personal information such as names and valid ID numbers of all travelers.
4. Pay Deposit: Pay the deposit (amount as advised by customer service) to the travel agency’s corporate account and keep the receipt.
5. Sign Contract: Customer service will send an electronic contract. Carefully check itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, etc., before signing.
6. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining balance as per the contract timeline (usually about 30 days before departure).
7. Pre-Trip Preparation: About 15 days before departure, you will receive the ‘Travel Guide’ and ‘Tour Notification’ with details like meeting time and location.
💡 Cost and Service Description
1. Included Items (Usually Covered)

✨ 2026 Highlights at a Glance:Transportation:Corresponding seat fees on the special train.
Accommodation:Accommodation in special train carriages and hotels on the itinerary.
Meals:Meals in the special train dining car and hotels.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide commentary, accompanying doctor, and basic medical services.
Others:Some routes may include airport/station pickup services.
2. Excluded Items (Usually Self-Paid)
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Self-funded items and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., drinks, tips).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
> Please Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
⚠ ️ Booking Tips
1. Verify Channels: Book only through regular channels like Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Beware of unofficial ‘internal tickets’ or ‘scalper tickets.’
2. Book Early: Popular departures (e.g., June-September) have limited seats. It’s advisable to inquire and book months in advance.
3. Accurate Information: When submitting personal information, double-check that names and valid ID numbers match the documents exactly.
4. Read Contract Carefully: Focus on itinerary, cost details, cancellation and change rules, etc. Verbal promises should be written into the contract.
5. Note Special Needs: If there are elderly, children, or special health conditions, inform the travel agency in advance to arrange senior-friendly services or special meals.
For more travel information (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: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)