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How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special 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 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express special train? Complete guide to the 2026 Xinjiang luxury tourism special train
If you dream of a Xinjiang trip where you don’t have to rush, switch hotels, enjoy deep daytime exploration, and sleep soundly at night, then the fully upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express special train might be your ideal travel mode. This high-end tourism train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connects the essence of the landscapes north and south of the Tianshan Mountains with a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, making the vast beauty of Xinjiang easily accessible.
🌄 Route Highlights:Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express special train is not an ordinary train but a tourism train tailored for deep travelers, including designated itinerary items. The 2026 model is fully upgraded, with all carriages equipped with en-suite bathrooms, constant-temperature fresh air systems, high-speed 5G networks, and USB-C fast charging ports. The carriages feature double-layer vacuum glass and low-noise design, with nighttime operation decibels below 40, ensuring passengers sleep peacefully.
The itinerary covers over 20 core attractions, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. Whether it’s summer grasslands and lakes or autumn poplar forests and desert oases, the train optimizes routes by season, with a relaxed pace suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly leisure travel, or group trips with friends.
Notably, the train stops at attractions during the day from 9:00 to 19:00, avoiding the high afternoon temperatures in Xinjiang. The dining car offers local cuisine, and the entertainment car features a viewing bar and social spaces, providing a comfortable and culturally rich travel experience.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Draft)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express special train? Complete guide to the 2026 Xinjiang luxury tourism special trainDay 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express special train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express special train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express special train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
If you dream of a Xinjiang trip where you don’t have to rush, switch hotels, enjoy deep daytime exploration, and sleep soundly at night, then the fully upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express special train might be your ideal travel mode. This high-end tourism train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connects the essence of the landscapes north and south of the Tianshan Mountains with a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, making the vast beauty of Xinjiang easily accessible.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly Based on Local Final Draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: Why Choose the New Oriental Express? Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
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)
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express special train is not an ordinary train but a tourism train tailored for deep travelers, including designated itinerary items. The 2026 model is fully upgraded, with all carriages equipped with en-suite bathrooms, constant-temperature fresh air systems, high-speed 5G networks, and USB-C fast charging ports. The carriages feature double-layer vacuum glass and low-noise design, with nighttime operation decibels below 40, ensuring passengers sleep peacefully.October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; the specific price is subject to the signed formal contract and may vary by departure date and seat type.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the routes, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local custom vehicles, and tourism trains, and is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep-travel itineraries. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining Western Region history and culture, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and thoughtful service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free trip to beautiful Xinjiang.
The itinerary covers over 20 core attractions, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. Whether it’s summer grasslands and lakes or autumn poplar forests and desert oases, the train optimizes routes by season, with a relaxed pace suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly leisure travel, or group trips with friends.🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Inclusions:
Full-trip special train transportation and cabin accommodation
First admission tickets to listed attractions
Three meals daily (including local specialty meals)
Professional guide service and scenic area commentary
Travel accident insurance
❌ Exclusions:
Transportation from departure city to Urumqi
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs)
Voluntary self-funded activities
Additional costs due to force majeure
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Want to experience a Xinjiang trip that is unhurried, warm, and deep? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei to learn about the seat availability and travel details for the 2026 New Oriental Express special train. Let this slow journey through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities become the most expansive scenery in your memory.
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