2026NewEastExpressOnlineAndOfflineCompleteTicketBookingRegistrationProcess
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special 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.
🚂✨ 【New Oriental Express Special Train:A mobile luxury hotel traversing the Tianshan Mountains, 2026 latest travel guide】✨
🌄 【Route Highlights:A visual feast crossing four seasons】
The New Oriental Express special train, known as the ‘Land Cruise,’ offers a ‘premium-level’ experience for Xinjiang tourism. Starting from Urumqi, this train connects the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the desert ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, covering 5,000 kilometers over 14 days. It stops at over 20 5A-level scenic spots, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages with large viewing windows, private bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. The Gold Diamond carriages even offer private butler service, making it a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’
📅 【2026 Latest Departure Dates and Prices】
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2026 New Oriental Express special train will have 6 departure dates, with prices varying by season and carriage class:
🔹 Summer Departures (June-September):
June 1, June 30:Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, June 25:Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
🚂✨【New Oriental Express Special Train: A mobile luxury hotel traversing the Tianshan Mountains, 2026 latest travel guide】✨September 3:Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
🔹 Autumn Departures (October):
October 15, October 25:Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person)
⚠ ️ Price Explanation:The fee includes special train accommodation, scenic spot tickets, full-journey transportation, and basic meals, but excludes personal expenses and optional activities. The final details are subject to the signed contract.
🗺 ️【2026 Summer Itinerary Details】
📍 Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Recommended activities:Experience ethnic handicrafts at the International Grand Bazaar, and taste baked buns and hand-pulled rice.
📍 Day 02:Urumqi – Keketuohai – Altay
🌄【Route Highlights: A visual feast crossing four seasons】Core experience:Visit the ‘World Geopark’ Keketuohai, and take the special train across the Junggar Basin.
📍 Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Photo spots:Snow peaks, forests, and grasslands on the Ahe Highway, and the wooden houses in the morning mist at Hemu Village.
📍 Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Must-do activities:Boat tour on Kanas Lake, and hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay).
📍 Day 05:Kanas – Colorful Beach – Special Train
Landscape contrast:The warm and cool color collision of Danxia landforms at Colorful Beach during sunset and the Irtysh River.
📍 Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express special train, known as the ‘Land Cruise,’ offers a ‘premium-level’ experience for Xinjiang tourism. Starting from Urumqi, this train connects the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang with the desert ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, covering 5,000 kilometers over 14 days. It stops at over 20 5A-level scenic spots, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages with large viewing windows, private bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. The Gold Diamond carriages even offer private butler service, making it a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’Highlight moment:Drive around Sayram Lake, and visit the azure waters known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’
📍 Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Special activities:Horseback ride across the alpine grassland, and stay in ethnic yurts to experience local culture.
📍 Day 08:Nalati – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Driving experience:The northern section of the Duku Highway, crossing four seasons in one day, passing by the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery.
📍 Day 09:Bayanbulak – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Special Train
Geological wonder:The red-brown rock walls of Kuqa Grand Canyon blaze like fire under the sun.
📍 Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area
📅【2026 Latest Departure Dates and Prices】Cultural depth:Attend the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, and enjoy yak hotpot during a home visit with local ethnic groups.
📍 Day 11:Taxkorgan – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Photography paradise:The reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak in Karakul Lake, a ‘snow mountain mirror’ landscape.
📍 Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – Special Train
Contrast experience:From the desert ancient city of Southern Xinjiang to the Grape Valley of Eastern Xinjiang, experiencing dramatic changes in climate and culture.
📍 Day 13:Turpan – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi
Classic finale:Hike around Tianshan Tianchi, and gaze at the snow-capped peak of Bogda Peak.
📍 Day 14:Urumqi farewell
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2026 New Oriental Express special train will have 6 departure dates, with prices varying by season and carriage class:🍁 【October Southern Xinjiang Exclusive Itinerary Highlights】
If you choose the autumn departure, the itinerary will focus on Southern Xinjiang’s culture and poplar forest landscapes:
🔸 Loulan Culture:Visit Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum to uncover history.
🔸 Poplar Forest Secret:Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest Park, take a small train through a golden sea.
🔸 Folk Experience:Aywain residences in Hetian Round City, and clay pottery making in Kashgar’s high-platform dwellings.
💡 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】
1️⃣ Hassle-free:No need to change transportation throughout the journey; luggage can stay in the carriage, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.
2️⃣ In-depth experience:Travel at night, play during the day, avoiding driving fatigue, with 2-3 core attractions daily for a balanced pace.
3️⃣ Service upgrade:Gold Diamond carriages equipped with
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