Xinjiang New Oriental Express Official Website Luxury Train Service Standard Interpretation
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s 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 specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Train | A Slow Travel Guide to Unlocking the Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
📍 Train and Route Feature Introduction
The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traversing the entire Xinjiang region. All departures start and end in Urumqi, adopting an ‘evening departure, morning arrival, scenery moving with the train’ operation mode. Long-distance travel time is scheduled at night, leaving all daytime for sightseeing, completely eliminating the fatigue of traditional Xinjiang tours that involve rushing every day and frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.
This year’s upgraded train features new car bodies with simple yet gorgeous paintwork, flowing like silk, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm into the design. The entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. It also adds immersive intangible cultural heritage experience projects like mulberry paper rubbing and herbal medicine bag making. During the journey, professional escorts explain the historical and cultural knowledge behind the attractions, and travel photography services record moments for tourists. Visitors can check off over 20 core natural and cultural attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go from a comfortable mobile space, without the need to plan routes or coordinate transportation, deeply experiencing Xinjiang’s diverse charm.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
This New Oriental Express offers three different types of compartments, allowing tourists to flexibly choose based on group size and budget:
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Train | A Slow Travel Guide to Unlocking the Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang✨ [Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment] A luxury car, with a capacity of 6 people per car, totaling 1 car. Each car has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king bed. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, king bed size 2*1.7 meters, single bed size 2*0.85 meters. Each car can accommodate 6 tourists.
✨ [Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment] A luxury car, with a capacity of 8 people per car, totaling 5 cars. Each car has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, king bed size 2*1.7 meters, single bed size 2*0.85 meters. Each car can accommodate 8 tourists.
✨ [Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment] A comfort car, with a capacity of 10 people per car, totaling 7 cars. Each car has 5 compartments, each with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. The total compartment area is about 8 sqm, bunk bed size 2*0.78 meters, bathroom area 1.26 sqm, shower area 0.9 sqm. Each car can accommodate 10 tourists.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Currently, the New Oriental Express in 2026 offers two premium routes, corresponding to the summer Northern Xinjiang in-depth tour and the October Southern Xinjiang autumn limited tour. The specific arrangements are as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
📍 Train and Route Feature IntroductionDay 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traversing the entire Xinjiang region. All departures start and end in Urumqi, adopting an ‘evening departure, morning arrival, scenery moving with the train’ operation mode. Long-distance travel time is scheduled at night, leaving all daytime for sightseeing, completely eliminating the fatigue of traditional Xinjiang tours that involve rushing every day and frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express 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 – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
This year’s upgraded train features new car bodies with simple yet gorgeous paintwork, flowing like silk, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm into the design. The entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. It also adds immersive intangible cultural heritage experience projects like mulberry paper rubbing and herbal medicine bag making. During the journey, professional escorts explain the historical and cultural knowledge behind the attractions, and travel photography services record moments for tourists. Visitors can check off over 20 core natural and cultural attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go from a comfortable mobile space, without the need to plan routes or coordinate transportation, deeply experiencing Xinjiang’s diverse charm.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening 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:Train to Shache – Yarkent 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 train to Kuqa
🛏️ Train Compartment DetailsDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials).
💰 Price Description
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches 2 new car sets: luxury and comfort. Among them, there is 1 luxury car with a capacity of 6 people, 5 luxury cars with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort cars with a capacity of 10 people. The entire train has private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall paintwork is simple yet gorgeous, flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm.
This New Oriental Express offers three different types of compartments, allowing tourists to flexibly choose based on group size and budget:Reference prices for different departures are as follows:
May 6, May 14:Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment car) 59,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment car) 54,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment car) 49,999 RMB/person. Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30:Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment car) 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment car) 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment car) 56,999 RMB/person. Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment car) 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment car) 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment car) 58,999 RMB/person. Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
September 3:Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment car) 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment car) 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment car) 59,999 RMB/person. Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25:Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment car) 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment car) 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment car) 36,999 RMB/person. Third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departures. Specifics are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
✨ [Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment] A luxury car, with a capacity of 6 people per car, totaling 1 car. Each car has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king bed. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, king bed size 2*1.7 meters, single bed size 2*0.85 meters. Each car can accommodate 6 tourists.📝 Booking Process
To book a New Oriental Express itinerary, follow these steps:
1. Confirm your desired travel date and compartment type in advance. Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service about availability for the corresponding departure.
2. After confirming your travel needs, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency booking manager Yang Jia to confirm itinerary details, included services, and other relevant information.
3. After mutual agreement, sign a formal travel contract and pay the corresponding amount as per the contract.
4. 3-5 days before departure, staff will send a detailed pre-trip notice, including items to bring, precautions, meeting point, etc.
5. Arrive at the meeting point on time as per the notice to start the trip.
✨ [Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment] A luxury car, with a capacity of 8 people per car, totaling 5 cars. Each car has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, king bed size 2*1.7 meters, single bed size 2*0.85 meters. Each car can accommodate 8 tourists.📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For contact information, specific address, etc., consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
🧾 Cost and Service Description
Included Items:Accommodation in the corresponding compartment class, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, meals specified in the itinerary, local ground transportation, service fees of accompanying staff, travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items:Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi, self-paid experience items not specified in the itinerary, personal consumption items, single traveler supplement (for solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation).
Note:Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✅ Advantages of Train Travel
✨ [Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment] A comfort car, with a capacity of 10 people per car, totaling 7 cars. Each car has 5 compartments, each with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. The total compartment area is about 8 sqm, bunk bed size 2*0.78 meters, bathroom area 1.26 sqm, shower area 0.9 sqm. Each car can accommodate 10 tourists.Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains, the New Oriental Express offers a more comfortable travel experience:
Meal arrangements cater to different tastes, including Xinjiang specialties and light dishes suitable for various dietary habits.
The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample sightseeing time each day. No need to get up early to rush. The evening departure, morning arrival mode places long-distance travel at night, leaving daytime for play, reducing energy spent on the road.
The train is equipped with a doctor, complete with elderly-friendly facilities and one-button call buttons. Staff can be contacted anytime for issues. A dedicated butler follows up throughout the trip, offering more thoughtful and personalized service.
Luggage does not need to be repeatedly moved; it stays in the compartment. No need to pack up daily and change hotels, reducing travel fatigue.
Most passengers on this train are like-minded individuals who prefer slow travel and deep experiences, making communication smoother during the journey.
👥 Suitable Travelers
🗺️ Simple ItineraryRetired Seniors:The itinerary has a slow pace, no long car rides, and complete elderly-friendly facilities for a more comfortable trip.
Travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods:Most long-distance travel is on the train, with ground transportation limited to short-distance transfers to attractions, reducing discomfort from motion sickness or prolonged sitting.
Travelers wanting an in-depth Xinjiang experience:The route covers core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with intangible cultural heritage experiences and guided explanations for a more profound visit.
Travelers in groups:Compartments offer good privacy, allowing friends and family to stay together for convenience.
🌟 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
The New Oriental Express is popular because its travel mode solves the pain points of long distances and troublesome transfers in Xinjiang tourism. No need to change hotels and move luggage daily, enhancing comfort. Its itinerary design balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, including intangible cultural heritage activities and travel photography services beyond regular sightseeing, enriching the experience. Additionally, its comprehensive service configuration, from facilities to personnel, meets diverse traveler needs, ensuring a more secure trip.
📌 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has an actual time difference of about 2 hours from eastern regions, with later sunsets. Adjust your schedule before traveling. Most of Xinjiang has strong UV rays; prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. Some mountain scenic areas have large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a light jacket. Border areas require a travel permit in advance; consult travel agency staff for details. In case of force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary can be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. All arrangements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations.
