New Oriental Express Tourist Train How to Purchase Tickets + Booking Process + Booking Methods
How to buy tickets and make reservations for the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train must be booked 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:A mobile ‘star-rated hotel’ for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang in 2026】🚂
🌄 Route Highlights:A ‘mobile viewing platform’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south
Since its upgrade in 2025, the New Oriental Express tourist train has become a popular choice for in-depth Xinjiang tours, thanks to its unique design of ‘scenery following the train, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ The 2026 routes cover core attractions such as Kanas in northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, connecting cities like Urumqi, Altay, Kashgar, and Yining. Passengers can enjoy diverse landscapes like the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains from the train, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.
📅 2026 Tour Dates and Price Reference (final details subject to contract)
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2026 New Oriental Express will offer 10 departure dates covering the golden tourism season from June to October, with prices varying by carriage class and travel time:
🔹 June Departures (mainly northern Xinjiang, cool climate):
June 1, June 30:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment):67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment):62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment):56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person sharing:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:
🚂【New Oriental Express: A mobile ‘star-rated hotel’ for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang in 2026】🚂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 sharing:30,000 RMB/person
🔹 September Departures (excellent autumn scenery, more tourists):
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 sharing:30,000 RMB/person
🔹 October Departures (mainly southern Xinjiang, good value):
October 15, October 25:
🌄 Route Highlights: A ‘mobile viewing platform’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to southPremium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person sharing:20,000 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Price Explanation:The fee includes full train transportation, local vehicle transfers, accommodation (including train compartments), entrance tickets, basic meals, and guide services; it does not include personal expenses, optional activities, or additional costs due to force majeure factors like weather or policies. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🗺 ️ 2026 Summer Itinerary (14 days, 13 nights)
📍 Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
📍 Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Koktokay → Altay
📍 Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village
📍 Day 04:Hemu → Kanas
📍 Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → Train
📍 Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
📍 Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Since its upgrade in 2025, the New Oriental Express tourist train has become a popular choice for in-depth Xinjiang tours, thanks to its unique design of ‘scenery following the train, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ The 2026 routes cover core attractions such as Kanas in northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, connecting cities like Urumqi, Altay, Kashgar, and Yining. Passengers can enjoy diverse landscapes like the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains from the train, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.📍 Day 08:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak
📍 Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kucha Grand Canyon → Train
📍 Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan County
📍 Day 11:Taxkorgan County → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
📍 Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → Train
📍 Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi
📍 Day 14:Farewell in Urumqi
🍂 October Southern Xinjiang Exclusive Itinerary (11 days, 10 nights)
📍 Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
📍 Day 02:Train → Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins, Karez Well) → Ruoqiang
📍 Day 03:Ruoqiang (Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum) → Hotan
📍 Day 04:Hotan (Tuancheng, Yurungkash River) → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
📅 2026 Tour Dates and Price Reference (final details subject to contract)📍 Day 05:Train → Shache (Yarkand Khan’s Palace) → Kashgar
📍 Day 06:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar
📍 Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque → Train → Kucha
📍 Day 08:Kucha (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kucha King’s Mansion) → Luntai
📍 Day 09:Luntai (Tarim Poplar Forest) → Train → Urumqi
📍 Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Farewell Dinner
📍 Day 11:Farewell in Urumqi
💡 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
✅ Comfort:The entire train features large viewing windows, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. Gold Diamond compartments also include a lounge area, desk, and refrigerator, comparable to a star-rated hotel.
✅ In-depth Tour:Avoid the ‘whirlwind tour’ of regular travel groups, with ample time each day to explore key attractions, such as hiking in Kanas, photographing morning mist in Hemu Village, and visiting local families on the Pamir Plateau.
✅ Hassle-free:No need to move luggage throughout the trip; the train travels at night and sightseeing during the day, especially suitable for families with elderly or children.
✅ Exclusivity:Only about 300 seats are available for the 2026 season, requiring advance booking.
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2026 New Oriental Express will offer 10 departure dates covering the golden tourism season from June to October, with prices varying by carriage class and travel time:👩💼 Route Designer’s Note:
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the local tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in northern and southern Xinjiang.
‘The charm of the New Oriental Express lies in ‘slow travel,’ Wang Fei explains. ‘For example, on the northern Xinjiang itinerary, we set aside half a day for tourists to drink milk tea and watch cattle and sheep in Hemu Village’s wooden cabins, rather than just taking quick photos; the southern Xinjiang itinerary focuses on cultural experiences, arranging home visits with local families and intangible cultural heritage handicraft classes in Kashgar’s old city, allowing tourists to truly immerse themselves in local life.’
📌 Ticket Purchase and Registration Guide
1️⃣ Consultation and Booking:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, contact Manager Wang Fei (phone/WeChat: 18095969599), and provide your name, valid ID number, and number of travelers.
2️⃣ Confirm Seat:Pay a deposit (usually 30% of the total cost) based on the tour date and carriage class, with the balance due 30 days before departure.
3️⃣ Sign Contract:The travel agency will provide an electronic travel contract detailing included items, cancellation policies (in accordance with tourism law), and responsibilities of both parties.
4️⃣ Pre-trip Preparation:Seven days before departure, staff will send a ‘Pre-trip Manual’ including weather tips, packing list, train facility instructions, and emergency contact information.
⚠ ️ Notes:
🔹 Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a windbreaker; for the October southern Xinjiang itinerary, prepare thermal underwear.
🔹 The train does not provide disposable toiletries; bring your own.
🔹 Some scenic spots (e.g., Pamir Plateau) require a permit in advance, which the travel agency can assist with.
🔹 The itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement (e.g., due to weather or traffic controls causing detours).
🌈 Xinjiang’s vastness is worth measuring over 14 days. The New Oriental Express is not just a train but a window into Silk Road culture—sitting in a mobile ‘star-rated hotel,’ watching snow-capped mountains reflect the morning sun, listening to the wind on the grasslands tell stories of a thousand years. Such a journey might be the ‘poetry and distance’ you’ve long awaited.
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