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New Oriental Express 15-Day Xinjiang In-Depth Tour:A Moving Observation Deck Across the Tianshan Mountains
🌄 Tour Highlights:A Visual Feast Spanning Four Seasons
Xinjiang, a vast region covering one-sixth of China’s territory, boasts diverse landscapes including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes. In 2026, the New Oriental Express introduces a newly upgraded ‘Moving Observation Deck’ model, offering a 15-day in-depth tour that seamlessly connects the grandeur of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural richness of Southern Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. As it travels at night, passengers can enjoy the starry sky outside while relaxing in comfortable, private spaces inside, truly achieving ‘traveling a thousand miles by day and sleeping soundly by night.’
The train features a specially designed ‘dual-loop’ route:The summer edition (May-September) focuses on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, while the autumn edition (October) emphasizes Southern Xinjiang’s cultural experiences, avoiding the limitations of a single season. During the tour, passengers can alight at 12 core scenic spots, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau, with 4 special home visits arranged for an in-depth experience of local ethnic life.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary:15 Days Across Three Geographic Units
Based on the latest route plan, the tour is divided into two main themes: ‘Northern Xinjiang Nature Exploration’ and ‘Southern Xinjiang Cultural Journey,’ with the following schedule:
Summer Edition (May-September) Key Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations, check into hotel, attend pre-trip briefing
Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai (Geopark hike) → Altay
Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway (self-driving experience) → Hemu Village (Tuva wooden house accommodation)
Day 04:Hemu → Kanas (climb Fish Viewing Platform for lake views)
Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach (sunset photography) → New Oriental Express
New Oriental Express 15-Day Xinjiang In-Depth Tour: A Moving Observation Deck Across the Tianshan MountainsDay 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling) → Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (horseback riding on the alpine meadow)
Day 08:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset)
Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan (home visits with local ethnic groups)
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (free time at Old City Night Market)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City archaeological experience) → New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (light hike at Heavenly Lake)
Day 14:Urumqi → Departure
Autumn Edition (October) Key Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train → Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City + Karez Well + Grape Orchard Harvest) → Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Ruoqiang Red Date Harvest → Hotan
🌄 Tour Highlights: A Visual Feast Spanning Four SeasonsDay 04:Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt → Walnut King Tree → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train → Shache (Yarkand Khan’s Palace + Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum) → Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → Gaotai Ancient Dwellings → Special train → Kuqa
Day 08:Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa King’s Palace → Restan Old Street → Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Special train → Urumqi
Day 10:Heavenly Lake → Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Departure
💰 Price Explanation:Pricing by cabin type, discounts for third/fourth passengers
2026 latest tour dates and prices are as follows (unit:RMB/person, subject to contract):
May Departures:May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 cabins):59,999 RMB
Xinjiang, a vast region covering one-sixth of China’s territory, boasts diverse landscapes including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes. In 2026, the New Oriental Express introduces a newly upgraded ‘Moving Observation Deck’ model, offering a 15-day in-depth tour that seamlessly connects the grandeur of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural richness of Southern Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. As it travels at night, passengers can enjoy the starry sky outside while relaxing in comfortable, private spaces inside, truly achieving ‘traveling a thousand miles by day and sleeping soundly by night.’Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 cabins):54,999 RMB
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consulting Center: Wang Fei
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 cabins):49,999 RMB
Third and fourth passengers in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
June Departures:June 1, June 11, June 25, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999-69,999 RMB
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999-63,999 RMB
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999-58,999 RMB
Third and fourth passengers in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
September Departures:September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB
Third and fourth passengers in same cabin:30,000 RMB/person
The train features a specially designed ‘dual-loop’ route: the summer edition (May-September) focuses on Northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, while the autumn edition (October) emphasizes Southern Xinjiang’s cultural experiences, avoiding the limitations of a single season. During the tour, passengers can alight at 12 core scenic spots, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau, with 4 special home visits arranged for an in-depth experience of local ethnic life.October Departures:October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB
Third and fourth passengers in same cabin:20,000 RMB/person
Price Includes:Full-trip special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 10 main meals (including specialty dishes), local professional guide service, travel accident insurance. Prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, subject to confirmation at contract signing.
📝 Booking Method:Book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
You can inquire and book through the following channels:
#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Booking requires valid identification information, payment of deposit after signing an electronic contract, with the balance paid 30 days before departure.
💡 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
🗺️ Simplified Itinerary: 15 Days Across Three Geographic UnitsFee Includes:Special train accommodation, first-class land transportation, scenic spot tickets, guide service, 10 main meals (including roast whole lamb, hand-pulled rice, and other specialties), travel accident insurance.
Fee Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, (single room supplement if needed).
Service Standards:Maximum 28 people per group, with 1 team leader + 1 doctor; 24-hour hot water, charging ports, free Wi-Fi on the train; 15-seat business vans for land travel to ensure comfort.
Special Notes:Specific itinerary may change due to weather or policy; both parties can optimize the route after mutual agreement; prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation.
📌 Important Notes:Pre-Trip Reading
Document Preparation:Must bring valid identification with at least 6 months of validity; foreign tourists need to arrange relevant procedures in advance.
Clothing Suggestions:Northern Xinjiang requires a windbreaker and warm hat (average temperature 10-15°C in May-June), while Southern Xinjiang mainly requires light clothing (average temperature 15-20°C in October).
Photography Tips:Signal is weak on the Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau sections; it’s recommended to download offline maps in advance; drones are prohibited at Kanas, Sayram Lake, and other scenic spots; follow scenic area regulations.
Health Management:The itinerary includes high-altitude areas (Taxkorgan at over 3,000 meters); tourists with heart disease or high blood pressure should inform the travel agency in advance.
🌟 Route Design Concept:A Blend of Slow Travel and In-Depth Experience
Unlike traditional tour groups, the New Oriental Express adopts a ‘mobile hotel + first-class land transportation’ model, converting travel time into sightseeing time. For example, when crossing the Duku Highway, the train travels at night, allowing passengers to rest in their berths and arrive directly at Bayanbulak Grassland the next morning, avoiding the fatigue and congestion of self-driving. In the Southern Xinjiang itinerary, interactive activities such as home visits with local ethnic groups and Hotan jade treasure hunts are arranged, turning tourists from ‘observers’ into ‘participants.’
In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service also launches ‘season-limited’ services: a Kanas wildflower photography manual is included for May-June departures, and a poplar forest photography backdrop for October departures, catering to different tourist needs. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast seeking natural scenery or a deep traveler yearning for cultural history, this route offers an experience beyond expectations.
📞 Act Now:Start Your Xinjiang Journey
Xinjiang’s grandeur must be experienced firsthand to be appreciated. Whether it’s the mining pit relics of Keketuohai, the snow-capped lakes of the Pamir Plateau, or the century-old tea houses of Kashgar’s Old City, all await your exploration. Call now to consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, or add #Wang Fei to get a detailed itinerary brochure, and let the New Oriental Express take you across the Tianshan Mountains to experience the unique charm of beautiful Xinjiang!
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