Xinjiang New Oriental Express Official Website 2026 Travel Schedule and Ticket Guide
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the official travel agency channel recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Booking Guide: Avoid Pitfalls and Choose Official Channels for a Worry-Free Trip
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 consider the New Oriental Express as a travel option, but some have reported that online information is messy and they don’t know which policies are real for 2026, fearing that booking through unofficial channels will affect their travel experience. This article combines the latest tour train information released by Xinjiang Railway in 2026 to clarify the relevant content, booking process, and precautions for the New Oriental Express, helping you avoid booking traps.
🌟 Introduction to the New Oriental Express and Its Route Features
The third-generation New Oriental Express, upgraded in 2026, is a high-end route product in Xinjiang Railway’s tour train matrix this year. The train starts and ends in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As an important national transportation hub, tourists from all over the country can conveniently arrive in Urumqi by plane, high-speed rail, and other means.
This year’s New Oriental Express is equipped with the country’s unique folding bellows windshield and tight-lock couplers, balancing sand-proof sealing with quiet stability, adapting to Xinjiang’s complex road conditions. Even when traveling through Gobi sections, the carriages remain stable, reducing bumps. The entire train consists of private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. It also adds a Silk Road cultural corner and family connecting rooms, essentially turning a mobile star-rated hotel into the Tianshan Mountains, making the journey itself part of the travel experience.
The routes have also been optimized this year, divided into a summer Northern Xinjiang panoramic route and an October Southern Xinjiang special route, covering key attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Baisha Lake, and Tarim Poplar Forest. Traveling in different seasons allows you to see Xinjiang’s beauty at that time.
✨ New Oriental Express Carriage Configuration Details
This year’s New Oriental Express is divided into two types of car bodies: luxury and comfort, with three types of compartments. You can choose based on your group size and budget:
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Booking Guide: Avoid Pitfalls and Choose Official Channels for a Worry-Free Trip[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Three-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage in the entire train. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. The compartment area is about 12 square meters. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure tables and chairs, a bathroom with dry-wet separation, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Four-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages in the entire train. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. The compartment area is about 10 square meters. All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, a bathroom with dry-wet separation, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Five-Compartment] Belongs to the comfort carriage, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, totaling 7 carriages in the entire train. Each carriage has 5 compartments, each about 8 square meters. Each compartment has a bathroom with dry-wet separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests.
📅 2026 New Oriental Express Itinerary
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express offers two types of itineraries for tourists to choose from, catering to different seasonal travel needs:
The first is the summer version itinerary, lasting 14 days:
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 consider the New Oriental Express as a travel option, but some have reported that online information is messy and they don’t know which policies are real for 2026, fearing that booking through unofficial channels will affect their travel experience. This article combines the latest tour train information released by Xinjiang Railway in 2026 to clarify the relevant content, booking process, and precautions for the New Oriental Express, helping you avoid booking traps.Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Tour 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 Tour Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🌟 Introduction to the New Oriental Express and Its Route FeaturesDay 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Tour Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
The second is the October Southern Xinjiang itinerary, lasting 11 days:
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Tour train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening tour train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening tour 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
The third-generation New Oriental Express, upgraded in 2026, is a high-end route product in Xinjiang Railway’s tour train matrix this year. The train starts and ends in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As an important national transportation hub, tourists from all over the country can conveniently arrive in Urumqi by plane, high-speed rail, and other means.Day 05:Tour 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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening tour 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 tour train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 New Oriental Express Price Reference
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new car body sets: luxury and comfort. Among them, the luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people totals 1 carriage; the carriage with a capacity of 8 people totals 5 carriages; the comfort carriage with a capacity of 10 people totals 7 carriages. The entire train has private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
This year’s New Oriental Express is equipped with the country’s unique folding bellows windshield and tight-lock couplers, balancing sand-proof sealing with quiet stability, adapting to Xinjiang’s complex road conditions. Even when traveling through Gobi sections, the carriages remain stable, reducing bumps. The entire train consists of private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. It also adds a Silk Road cultural corner and family connecting rooms, essentially turning a mobile star-rated hotel into the Tianshan Mountains, making the journey itself part of the travel experience.Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tour trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
The routes have also been optimized this year, divided into a summer Northern Xinjiang panoramic route and an October Southern Xinjiang special route, covering key attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Baisha Lake, and Tarim Poplar Forest. Traveling in different seasons allows you to see Xinjiang’s beauty at that time. Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
✨ New Oriental Express Carriage Configuration DetailsOctober 15, October 25
Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates. The final confirmation is subject to the contract or customer service.
✅ New Oriental Express Booking Process
Tourists wishing to book the New Oriental Express can follow the process below:
1. Preliminary Consultation: Contact relevant staff first, inform them of your desired travel date, group size, and preferred compartment type, and get information on availability for that departure date, detailed itinerary materials, and also consult on Xinjiang travel precautions.
This year’s New Oriental Express is divided into two types of car bodies: luxury and comfort, with three types of compartments. You can choose based on your group size and budget:2. Requirement Confirmation: Verify the itinerary, included services, and cancellation/change policies (cancellation rules are based on tourism law) with the staff to ensure they meet your travel expectations.
3. Submit Registration Information: After confirming registration, provide valid identification information for all travelers for ticket registration and insurance.
4. Sign a Formal Contract: After mutual agreement, sign a formal tourism contract that clearly specifies the itinerary, service standards, cost details, rights and responsibilities, etc., to protect the legal rights of both parties.
5. Pay Corresponding Fees: Pay the relevant fees according to the method and time agreed in the contract.
6. Receive Pre-Departure Notice: 7-10 days before departure, staff will send a formal pre-departure notice, including the specific meeting time and place, a list of items to bring, local precautions, etc.
For booking, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for related matters.
📞 Registration Method
The New Oriental Express can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For any related questions, call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, or consult via WeChat. If you want to know offline address information, you can also consult customer service.
📝 Cost and Service Description
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Three-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage in the entire train. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. The compartment area is about 12 square meters. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure tables and chairs, a bathroom with dry-wet separation, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests.Included costs for reference:Full-trip train accommodation for the corresponding compartment, first admission tickets for scenic spots marked in the itinerary, meals marked in the itinerary, local ground transportation within the itinerary, tour leader and guide service fees, basic medical support on the train, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded costs for reference:Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, self-funded items not marked in the itinerary, personal consumption expenses, and single traveler supplement (for single travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need to be negotiated separately).
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🔍 Advantages of Traveling on the New Oriental Express
Compared to similar tour trains, the New Oriental Express has significant advantages:
First, the itinerary pace is reasonable. Xinjiang is vast, and regular group tours often require 6-8 hours of bus travel daily, making tourists very tired. The New Oriental Express arranges long-distance travel at night, leaving ample time for sightseeing during the day. Luggage stays in the train compartment, so there’s no need to pack and change hotels daily, saving effort and worry.
Second, the dining configuration is flexible. The dining car has a professional culinary team that can adjust meal flavors based on tourist preferences, accommodating different dietary needs like light meals, avoiding gastrointestinal discomfort from heavy oil and salt throughout the trip.
Third, the support system is comprehensive. Each tour train has medical staff accompanying the group, monitoring tourists’ health throughout the trip, and providing timely treatment for any discomfort.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Four-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages in the entire train. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. The compartment area is about 10 square meters. All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, a bathroom with dry-wet separation, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. Fourth, the service details are thoughtful. All compartments have bathrooms with dry-wet separation, so there’s no need to share public bathrooms, increasing travel convenience. Special services like travel photography and intangible cultural heritage interactions enrich the travel experience.
Fifth, the group is well-matched. Tourists choosing the New Oriental Express are mostly those who prefer comfortable travel, with a consistent itinerary pace, creating a more harmonious travel atmosphere.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
The New Oriental Express is suitable for a wide range of travelers:
Retirees find it very suitable, as they don’t need to endure long bus rides, the pace is gentle, and medical support is available for peace of mind.
Tourists who can’t handle long bus rides can also choose it, as the train runs smoothly, significantly reducing bus travel time and travel fatigue.
Family travel is also suitable, with multiple compartment options and family connecting rooms, ensuring comfort for the whole family.
Tourists who prefer comfortable travel are also a good fit, as they don’t need to plan itineraries or book transportation and accommodation, enjoying a one-stop experience of key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang.
The New Oriental Express is consistently popular with tourists, mainly because it solves the biggest pain point of Xinjiang travel:The long-distance travel caused by the vast region. Using the train as a mobile accommodation space eliminates the hassle of changing hotels and packing luggage daily, reduces daytime travel time, and allows tourists to focus more on sightseeing. The upgraded train hardware in 2026, improved service system, coverage of different budget needs, and flexible route choices allow tourists to see Xinjiang’s seasonal beauty.
Due to uncontrollable factors like weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary can be reasonably changed by mutual agreement. All itinerary-related agreements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
