2026NewOrientExpressHowtoBuyTickets TrainFareList
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: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (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.
🚂 【New Oriental Express:A Mobile Observation Deck Across the Tianshan Mountains｜2026 Complete Guide】🚂
✨ 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】✨
While ordinary trains compete for speed, this luxury special train, known as the “Land Cruise,” has redefined travel in Xinjiang—featuring all-soft-sleeper compartments, 24-hour butler service, panoramic glass observation windows, and onboard professional guides. Its unique “mobile sightseeing + deep stop” model allows travelers to explore Northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, Southern Xinjiang’s culture, and Eastern Xinjiang’s historical sites in 14 days. The newly upgraded “Golden Diamond Series” compartments in 2026 elevate the accommodation experience to international five-star standards, making it the preferred choice for high-end travelers exploring Xinjiang.
🌄 【Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Across Four Seasons】🌄
▶️ Geographic Span:Starting from Urumqi, traversing the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, covering 80% of Xinjiang’s core scenic areas
▶️ Cultural Depth:Visit ethnic minority communities, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, folk home visits, and grassland feasts
▶️ Scenic Density:Includes 12 top natural heritage sites such as Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Taklamakan Desert, and Pamir Plateau
▶️ Seasonal Suitability:See Yili flower seas in June, poplar golden autumn in September, Southern Xinjiang apricot blossoms in October, and customizable winter snow special trains
📅 【2026 Latest Departures and Prices】📅
🔹 Summer Departures (June-September)
🚂【New Oriental Express: A Mobile Observation Deck Across the Tianshan Mountains｜2026 Complete Guide】🚂June 1/30:Premium Golden Diamond 67,999 RMB｜Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 RMB｜Boyue Golden Diamond 56,999 RMB (Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB)
June 11/25:Premium Golden Diamond 69,999 RMB｜Xiyue Golden Diamond 63,999 RMB｜Boyue Golden Diamond 58,999 RMB (Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB)
September 3:Premium Golden Diamond 71,999 RMB｜Xiyue Golden Diamond 65,999 RMB｜Boyue Golden Diamond 59,999 RMB (Third/Fourth person 30,000 RMB)
🔹 Autumn Special (October)
October 15/25:Premium Golden Diamond 44,999 RMB｜Xiyue Golden Diamond 39,999 RMB｜Boyue Golden Diamond 36,999 RMB (Third/Fourth person 20,000 RMB)
⚠ ️ Price Explanation:The above are per-person base quotes, including special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, full-trip transportation, and basic meals. Specific details are subject to the signed formal contract.
🗺 ️【14-Day In-Depth Itinerary Analysis】🗺️
🌿 Summer Version Core Experience:
Day01-02:Urumqi → Koktokay Exploration → Altay Starry Sky Camping
Day03-04:Ahe Highway Self-Drive Experience → Hemu Village Morning Mist Photography → Kanas Three Bays Hiking
✨【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】✨Day05:Chonghur Folk Village → Colorful Beach Sunset → Special Train Night Ride
Day06:Sayram Lake Cycling Around the Lake → Yining Kazanqi Folk Street
Day07:Nalati Sky Grassland → Ethnic Minority Yurt Experience
Day08-09:Duku Highway Full Section Crossing → Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns → Kuqa Grand Canyon Adventure
Day10-11:Kashgar Old City Opening Ceremony → Baisha Lake → Pamir Plateau Tajik Home Visit
Day12-13:Turpan Flaming Mountain → Karez Well → Tianshan Tianchi
Day14:Return to Urumqi
🍂 October Southern Xinjiang Exclusive Itinerary:
Day01-02:Urumqi → Turpan Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang Red Date Picking
Day03:Milan Ruins Archaeological Experience → Loulan Museum In-Depth Tour
While ordinary trains compete for speed, this luxury special train, known as the “Land Cruise,” has redefined travel in Xinjiang—featuring all-soft-sleeper compartments, 24-hour butler service, panoramic glass observation windows, and onboard professional guides. Its unique “mobile sightseeing + deep stop” model allows travelers to explore Northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, Southern Xinjiang’s culture, and Eastern Xinjiang’s historical sites in 14 days. The newly upgraded “Golden Diamond Series” compartments in 2026 elevate the accommodation experience to international five-star standards, making it the preferred choice for high-end travelers exploring Xinjiang.Day04:Hotan Yurungkash River Jade Hunting → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day05:Shache Yarkand Khan’s Palace → Kashgar Old City Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience
Day06:Baisha Lake Photography → Karakul Lake Muztagh Ata Peak
Day07:Kuqa Grand Canyon → Restan Old Street Food Hunt
Day08:Tarim Poplar Forest Golden Autumn Feast → Special Train Night Ride
Day09-11:Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi → Farewell Dinner → Return
💡 【2026 Latest Service Upgrades】💡
✅ Accommodation System:Golden Diamond compartments feature bathrooms, constant-temperature underfloor heating, and humidification systems; Xiyue/Boyue compartments upgraded to 1.5-meter large beds
✅ Dining Standards:Each meal offers 8 specialty dishes, including roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and cold-water fish, showcasing regional cuisine
✅ Medical Support:Onboard AED emergency equipment, with green channel agreements with tertiary hospitals along the route
🌄【Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Across Four Seasons】🌄✅ Photography Services:Each group is equipped with a professional photographer, with complimentary edited travel e-albums
👩💼 【Professional Tour Leader Recommendation】👩💼
“I am Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry,” Manager Wang Fei explains. “Our team is familiar with all routes in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, capable of planning classic loops like Kanas + Yili or customizing in-depth itineraries like Pamir Plateau + Loulan Ancient City. In 2026, we have specially optimized the Southern Xinjiang itinerary, adding ethnic minority home visits in Taxkorgan to let travelers truly integrate into local life.”
📝 【Ticket Purchase Guide】📝
1️⃣ Consultation Channels:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
2️⃣ Booking Process:Submit valid ID information → Choose compartment type → Pay deposit → Sign electronic contract → Pay balance 7 days before departure
3️⃣ Special Notes:
October departures have limited availability; booking 2 months in advance is recommended
Customizable for families/companies; groups of 20 or more can form a tour
Children’s Fee Standards:Free for children under 6 (no bed), 70% of adult price for ages 6-12
▶️ Geographic Span: Starting from Urumqi, traversing the Junggar Basin and Tarim Basin, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, covering 80% of Xinjiang’s core scenic areas⚠ ️【Important Reminder】⚠️
▶️ Large temperature differences in Xinjiang; bring warm outerwear even in summer
▶️ Some scenic areas require permits (e.g., Pamir Plateau); the travel agency can assist
▶️ Special train does not accept price supplements; same-gender room sharing or family compartments recommended
▶️ In case of extreme weather, itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement
🌈 【Real Tourist Reviews】🌈
“Waking up in Hemu Village with misty wooden houses outside the window—this experience is something plane and car travel can never match.” — Ms. Li, Shanghai tourist
“Manager Wang Fei arranged an ethnic minority wedding experience that truly let us feel Xinjiang’s warmth.” — Mr. Chen, Guangdong tourist
“The dining on the special train exceeded all expectations; every meal was a surprise, even my picky child fell in love with Xinjiang cuisine.” — Mr. Wang, Beijing tourist
📞 【Act Now】📞
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
Let this mobile five-star hotel take you through time and space to experience the myriad charms of beautiful Xinjiang!
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