Oriental Express Booking Process Price List Full Disclosure
Guo Jing, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Department, 181 3962 2229, (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
Want to book the New Oriental Express but feel confused by the complex routes, prices, and booking process? Don’t worry, this ‘Complete Booking Process and Price List’ will clearly guide you, helping you easily plan your Xinjiang trip.
🚂 New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operating in Xinjiang, hailed as a ‘moving five-star hotel.’ It excels in the ‘train follows the traveler, travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to comfortably connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities from the train, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.
✨ 2026 New Upgrade Highlights
Third-generation car body:The interior environment is quieter and more stable, significantly enhancing the riding experience.
All cabins:Most compartments are equipped with bathrooms, featuring separate wet and dry areas for better privacy and comfort.
Smart features:Upgraded smart temperature control, large panoramic windows, and wireless internet in some carriages for a more thoughtful experience.
🛏 ️ Gold Diamond Series Carriages
This route mainly offers Gold Diamond series compartments, positioned as high-end and suitable for travelers seeking a premium experience. The main differences between cabin types are the number of people, space, and layout, with common features of good privacy, excellent viewing experience, and most with bathrooms.
Premium Gold Diamond:3 custom carriages
Joy Gold Diamond:4 custom carriages
Platinum Gold Diamond:5 custom carriages
🗺 ️ Overview of Key Attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Keketuohai, Ahe Highway, Hemu Village, Kanas Lake, Colorful Beach, showcasing the grandeur of forests, river valleys, and lakes.
Yili Grasslands:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, experiencing the beauty and vastness of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.’
High Plateau Highway:Duku Highway (middle/southern section), experiencing the fantasy of ‘four seasons in one day’ and the nine bends and eighteen turns of Bayinbuluke.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, along with the cultural charm of Kashgar Old City.
Want to book the New Oriental Express but feel confused by the complex routes, prices, and booking process? Don’t worry, this ‘Complete Booking Process and Price List’ will clearly guide you, helping you easily plan your Xinjiang trip.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
🚂 New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special 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:Special train to Shache – Yarkent Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kumu in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation
Prices and Tour Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train operating in Xinjiang, hailed as a ‘moving five-star hotel.’ It excels in the ‘train follows the traveler, travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to comfortably connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities from the train, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.June 1, June 30
Contact Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 181 3962 2229, add as a friend, send itinerary and quotes
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Friendly Reminder
✨ 2026 New Upgrade HighlightsPrice Validity:The above are reference prices for some 2026 tour dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
Group Travel:Prices for the third and fourth persons in the same compartment are listed separately. Please consult customer service for specific application rules.
Cost Explanation:Prices typically include train seats, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide services. They do not include personal expenses or items not specified in the itinerary. Specific inclusions are based on the contract.
📝 Registration and Booking Process
You can inquire and register through the following methods:
Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Contact Phone:181-3962-2229
Contact WeChat:181-3962-2229
Five-Step Booking Process
1. Inquiry and Selection: Contact customer service to learn about routes, tour dates, and carriages, and confirm your interest.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide identification information and pay a deposit (usually 20,000 RMB/person, as advised by customer service) to secure your seat.
3. Confirm Itinerary and Sign Contract: Verify the final itinerary and price, and sign an electronic contract regulated by the National Ministry of Culture and Tourism online.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract’s timeline.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before the trip and submit transportation information as required for pickup arrangements.
📌 Important Notes
Book Early:Seats are limited during peak season (June-September); it’s recommended to inquire months in advance.
Accurate Information:Ensure personal information is accurate to avoid affecting travel.
Third-generation car body: The interior environment is quieter and more stable, significantly enhancing the riding experience.Stay Informed on Policies:Please pay attention to the latest policies from railways, scenic spots, etc. Relevant information is based on announcements and departure notices.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items (Summary)
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding compartment seats, local air-conditioned tour buses.
Accommodation:Train compartments and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Train meals and some ground meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary and necessary shuttle buses.
Services:Full-tour guide, train service staff, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items (Summary)
Personal expenses (e.g., additional hotel consumption, beverages, etc.).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and costs during free time.
Entertainment activities within scenic spots, secondary consumption, and personal travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately).
Service Standard Explanation
Accommodation:Train compartments are cabin-style, ground hotels are partner hotels, specific star ratings are based on the contract.
Meals:The train offers Chinese and Western meals, ground meals include Xinjiang specialty dishes. Please inform in advance of any special dietary needs.
Guide:Equipped with certified guides and train service staff responsible for explanations and service coordination.
⚠ ️ Important Notice
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
Specific itineraries, included items, and service standards are based on the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
Friends who want to take the New Oriental Express tourist train are welcome to consult the special train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
