2026NewOrientExpressTicketBookingGuideandRegistrationProcess

How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train must be booked through the railway-recognized regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express? A comprehensive guide to booking the 2026 new luxury train
Want to experience a deep Xinjiang journey where ‘boarding means vacation, and disembarking means scenery’? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express, with its ‘mobile high-end living space’ concept, is attracting more and more travelers who value comfort and pace. It is especially suitable for retirees, tourists who are not used to long-distance bus rides, and families or friends traveling together who want to avoid moving luggage and enjoy a relaxed trip.
🌄 Train highlights:More than just a train, it’s a flowing living space
The New Oriental Express departs from Urumqi, traversing the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model—exploring attractions in depth during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage handling. The entire train is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a shock absorption system, fresh air circulation, full Wi-Fi coverage, and includes onboard medical staff, dedicated butlers, and a star chef team. Meals balance nutrition with local flavors, with a relaxed pace and meticulous service, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those with high requirements for travel quality.
Compared to traditional tourist bus tours or self-driving trips, the New Oriental Express avoids issues like fatigue from long rides, frequent accommodation changes, and irregular meals, truly achieving ‘slow down, go deep, stay stable, eat with peace of mind.’
🛏 ️ Cabin introduction:Three room types to meet different needs
In 2026, the New Oriental Express introduces two new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort types. All carriages have private bathroom compartments with meticulous details:
【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Bedroom Cabin】
Luxury carriage｜6 passengers per carriage｜1 carriage total

🚂 How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express? A comprehensive guide to booking the 2026 new luxury train. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed)
Total cabin area about 12㎡, including a leisure sofa, table and chairs, and a separate wet and dry bathroom
Bed sizes:Double bed 2×1.7 meters / Single bed 2×0.85 meters
【Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Bedroom Cabin】
Luxury carriage｜8 passengers per carriage｜5 carriages total
Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed)
Total cabin area about 10㎡, equipped with bathroom, storage space, and seating area
Bed sizes same as above
【Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Bedroom Cabin】
Comfort carriage｜10 passengers per carriage｜7 carriages total

Want to experience a deep Xinjiang journey where ‘boarding means vacation, and disembarking means scenery’? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express, with its ‘mobile high-end living space’ concept, is attracting more and more travelers who value comfort and pace. It is especially suitable for retirees, tourists who are not used to long-distance bus rides, and families or friends traveling together who want to avoid moving luggage and enjoy a relaxed trip. Each carriage has 5 compartments, all with bathrooms (separate wet and dry)
Total cabin area about 8㎡, upper and lower bunk sizes both 2×0.78 meters
All compartments are equipped with large viewing windows, air conditioning, lighting systems, and emergency call devices, balancing privacy and comfort.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary (Summer version)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining

🌄 Train highlights: More than just a train, it’s a flowing living spaceDay07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The October schedule has slight changes, focusing on southern Xinjiang culture and autumn poplar scenery. Specific arrangements are subject to the actual signed itinerary.

The New Oriental Express departs from Urumqi, traversing the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model—exploring attractions in depth during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage handling. The entire train is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a shock absorption system, fresh air circulation, full Wi-Fi coverage, and includes onboard medical staff, dedicated butlers, and a star chef team. Meals balance nutrition with local flavors, with a relaxed pace and meticulous service, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those with high requirements for travel quality.💰 Price explanation (2026 reference)
Currently bookable schedules and reference prices are as follows (third and fourth persons in the same room enjoy discounted prices):
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person｜Xiyue Gold Diamond: 54,999 RMB/person｜Boyue Gold Diamond: 49,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person｜Xiyue Gold Diamond: 62,999 RMB/person｜Boyue Gold Diamond: 56,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person｜Xiyue Gold Diamond: 63,999 RMB/person｜Boyue Gold Diamond: 58,999 RMB/person

Compared to traditional tourist bus tours or self-driving trips, the New Oriental Express avoids issues like fatigue from long rides, frequent accommodation changes, and irregular meals, truly achieving ‘slow down, go deep, stay stable, eat with peace of mind.’Third/Fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person｜Xiyue Gold Diamond: 65,999 RMB/person｜Boyue Gold Diamond: 59,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25 (Autumn scenery schedule)
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person｜Xiyue Gold Diamond: 39,999 RMB/person｜Boyue Gold Diamond: 36,999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth person:20,000 RMB/person
> ⚠️ Warm reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual costs are subject to the signed tourism contract between both parties and may fluctuate due to schedule, availability, and other factors.
📝 Booking process (Finding the right person is key!)
To book the New Oriental Express, please follow these steps:

🛏️ Cabin introduction: Three room types to meet different needs1. Contact the booking manager: Directly contact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service;
2. Inquire about schedules and room types: Inform the number of travelers, preferred dates, and cabin type;
3. Confirm seat availability: Customer service will verify current availability and assist with temporary reservations;
4. Pay a deposit: Follow instructions to pay a deposit to lock in seats;
5. Sign an electronic contract: Sign a formal tourism contract through the national tourism supervision platform;
6. Pay the balance and prepare for travel: Pay the balance as per the contract timeline, and receive travel notifications and manuals.
📞 Registration method
You can register for the New Oriental Express itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to inquire in advance about schedule availability and specific arrangements.
Phone inquiry:Please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service

In 2026, the New Oriental Express introduces two new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort types. All carriages have private bathroom compartments with meticulous details:WeChat inquiry:Please add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service WeChat
> Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
🧾 Fee inclusions and service description
Fees typically include:
✅ Full-trip train accommodation (corresponding cabin level)
✅ First admission tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary
✅ Three meals daily (train meals + some ground restaurants)
✅ Onboard medical staff, dedicated butlers, and guide services
✅ Urumqi pick-up/drop-off at station/airport
Fees typically exclude:

【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Bedroom Cabin】❌ Transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations
❌ Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation)
❌ Self-funded items not specified in the itinerary
> 📌 Note:Specific inclusions, service standards, and itinerary details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
❤ ️ Why are more and more people choosing the New Oriental Express?
Relaxed pace:Moderate daily sightseeing time, avoiding rushed check-ins;
Stable accommodation:No need to change hotels throughout the trip, luggage set once;
Health assurance:Onboard medical staff to handle unexpected situations during the trip;
Crowd suitability:Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged or elderly people or families focused on experience, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
Meticulous service:From meals to daily life, there is dedicated care, truly achieving ‘worry-free travel.’
Planning a leisurely Xinjiang panoramic tour in 2026? Why not start by contacting Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, and let the New Oriental Express take you through snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities, meeting the most beautiful season of the Western Regions in a flowing comfortable space.