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🚂 Want to experience a travel style of ‘living on the train while exploring Xinjiang’? The New Oriental Express is designed for exactly that. It’s a high-end tourist special train that packages ‘hotel + transportation + attractions,’ saving you the hassle of constantly switching hotels and allowing you to easily tour the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Key Tips:The New Oriental Express is not sold through 12306; you must book through a licensed railway travel agency. Among them, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is one of the partner agencies, offering consultation and booking services.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights and Destination Overview
The New Oriental Express focuses on in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering most of the region’s iconic landscapes. Below is an overview of several classic routes:
| Route Type | Duration | Core Highlights and Areas Covered |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Full Northern & Southern Xinjiang Tour | About 15 days | Covers Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, Kashgar, Hotan, etc., experiencing snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities. |
| Northern Xinjiang Highlights | About 10 days | Focuses on Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Ili Valley, etc., suitable for first-time visitors to Northern Xinjiang scenery. |
| Southern Xinjiang In-Depth Tour | About 12 days | Passes through Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, Hotan, etc., offering an in-depth experience of Southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm and desert landscapes. |
✨ Special Train Features
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper:The entire train has sleeper berths, divided into Gold Diamond, Blue Diamond, and other levels, equipped with air conditioning and charging ports, with higher-class compartments having bathrooms.
🌙 Travel by Day, Sleep by Night:Travels at night and explores during the day, maximizing time and reducing travel fatigue.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining:Features a dining car and a bar car, offering Xinjiang specialty cuisine and beverages.

🚂 Want to experience a travel style of ‘living on the train while exploring Xinjiang’? The New Oriental Express is designed for exactly that. It’s a high-end tourist special train that packages ‘hotel + transportation + attractions,’ saving you the hassle of constantly switching hotels and allowing you to easily tour the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.🛡 ️ Full Service:Equipped with professional guides and accompanying butlers; some routes also have onboard medical staff for comprehensive service.
📅 Reference Itinerary (Using the 15-Day Full Northern & Southern Xinjiang Tour as an Example)
The following is a framework itinerary; specific arrangements are subject to the final contract.
D1:Arrival Day
Arrive in Urumqi, transfer by private car to the hotel. Free time; it’s recommended to acclimate to the climate and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.
D2:Urumqi → Beitun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi in the morning, then take the special train to Beitun in the afternoon, enjoying the Gobi scenery along the way.
D3:Beitun → Kanas Area
Upon arrival, transfer by bus to visit the sunset at Colorful Beach, then check into Hemu Village in the evening to experience the tranquility of the Tuva settlement.
D4:Hemu → Kanas
In the early morning, you can watch the mist over Hemu, then head to Kanas Scenic Area to visit highlights like Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay.
D5:Kanas → Return to Special Train
Depending on your energy, choose whether to climb Guanyu Terrace. In the afternoon, return to the special train to head to the next stop.
D6-D7:Ili Valley

Key Tips: The New Oriental Express is not sold through 12306; you must book through a licensed railway travel agency. Among them, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is one of the partner agencies, offering consultation and booking services.Stop at Sayram Lake (‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic’) along the way. Upon arriving in Ili, you can visit Nalati Grassland and experience the beauty of ‘the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.’
D8-D9:Duku Highway Section
Cross the northern and southern sections of the Duku Highway, enjoying magnificent scenery like canyons and snow-capped mountains, eventually arriving in Southern Xinjiang.
D10-D11:Pamir Plateau
Head to the ‘High Plateau’ of Pamir, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata Peak, and explore Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County.
D12-D13:Kashgar Old City → Return to Urumqi
Take an in-depth tour of Kashgar Old City, experiencing the rich Silk Road culture. Then take the special train back to Urumqi.
D14:Urumqi → Departure
Based on your flight or train schedule, arrange airport/station transfer to end the trip.
💰 2026 Price Reference
Important Note:The following are historical price ranges for reference only. The specific 2026 prices are influenced by various factors; be sure to check the real-time quotes from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Blue Diamond Compartment
Quadruple Room:Historical reference price: approximately 20,000-30,000 RMB/person.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🗺️ Route Highlights and Destination OverviewDouble Room:Historical reference price: approximately 30,000-40,000 RMB/person.
Gold Diamond Compartment
Double Room:Historical reference price: approximately 40,000-60,000 RMB/person, with a deposit typically of 20,000 RMB/person.
Silver Diamond/Business Car
Historical reference price: approximately 20,000-40,000 RMB/person.
Children’s Price
Some routes offer children’s prices (e.g., under 14 years old approximately 19,000 RMB/person, without bed); specific policies need to be inquired.
Main Factors Affecting Price:
Departure date (peak vs. off-peak season)
Specific route and duration
Compartment level and berth type
Whether it includes specialty meals, welcome banquets, etc.
📝 Detailed Booking Process (Using Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service as an Example)
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection

The New Oriental Express focuses on in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering most of the region’s iconic landscapes. Below is an overview of several classic routes:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service by phone or WeChat, inform them of the number of travelers, time, budget, etc., and get route recommendations and quotes.
2. ✅ Confirmation and Payment
After selecting the itinerary, provide traveler information to lock in seats, pay the required deposit (usually 10%-20% of the total cost), and keep the receipt.
3. 📄 Contract and Balance Payment
The travel agency will send an electronic contract; please read the terms carefully. After confirming, sign it online and pay the remaining balance as scheduled.
4. 📬 Preparation and Departure
About 15 days before departure, receive materials like the ‘Travel Guide’ and arrive at the station early as instructed for assembly.
📞 Booking and Consultation Methods
For inquiries or bookings, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service through the following methods:
Consultation Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat Customer Service:180-9596-9599
💡 Friendly Reminder:Phone and WeChat are mainly used for initial consultation and communication. Formal booking and signing must follow the travel agency’s process, with payments made to the corporate account and electronic contracts signed to protect your rights.
💡 Cost and Service Description

| Route Type | Duration | Core Highlights and Areas Covered |Included Items (Typically)
Special Train:Sleeper berth and related onboard services.
Accommodation:Special train and hotels in the itinerary.
Meals:Most main meals and specialty meals on the special train.
Transportation:Tour buses and scenic area shuttle buses.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions.
Services:Guide and tour leader services, plus travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items (Commonly)
Personal expenses and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Round-trip transportation to the departure point.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
Service and Terms Description
Special train seats are limited; it’s recommended to plan early and pay a deposit to secure your spot.
All itinerary details, service standards, and cost structures are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
In case of force majeure factors like weather or policy changes, the itinerary may be adjusted; specific arrangements will be notified on the day.
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