Oriental Express Official Price List and Ticket Purchase Guide
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Department Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
🚂 If you want to connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities all at once, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express’.
But as soon as they see the ‘price list’, many people get worried:With so many schedules and carriage classes, how do you choose and buy without making a mistake?
This ticket-buying guide starts with the small entry point of ‘understanding the price details’ to help you clarify your thoughts and easily plan your 2026 New Oriental Express trip.
💎 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train that packages the ‘train’ with an ‘in-depth tour of Xinjiang’.
🚄 Mobile Hotel:The train itself is a mobile luxury hotel, equipped with dining cars, observation cars, and other facilities.
🏞 ️ Highlight Attractions:The itinerary covers core scenic areas such as Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu), Ili (Narati), and Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar, Pamir Plateau).
🌙 Time-saving and Comfortable:It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the train at night and focusing on sightseeing during the day, effectively saving travel time.
> Warm Tips:Specific routes, number of days, and whether the Duku Highway is included may vary by schedule. It is recommended to refer to the product description and contract of the route you choose.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
This route offers two main itinerary options, arranged as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 If you want to connect Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities all at once, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express’.Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Narati Grassland
Day 08:Narati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
But as soon as they see the ‘price list’, many people get worried: with so many schedules and carriage classes, how do you choose and buy without making a mistake?Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High-Altitude Residential Area, evening special 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:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
Ticket Prices and Tour Dates
The following are some of the 2026 schedules and reference prices for this route. Actual prices may fluctuate due to supply and demand, please refer to the contract.
Summer Edition
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):49,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
This ticket-buying guide starts with the small entry point of ‘understanding the price details’ to help you clarify your thoughts and easily plan your 2026 New Oriental Express trip.Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):67,999 RMB/person
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, send itinerary and price
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):56,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):59,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
Southern Xinjiang Edition (October)
October 15, October 25
💎 What is the New Oriental Express?Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):36,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
How to Understand the Ticket Prices?
1. Choose by ‘Carriage Class’
Premium Gold Diamond:3 compartments, high privacy, highest price.
Xiyue Gold Diamond:4 compartments, balanced configuration and experience.
Boyue Gold Diamond:5 compartments, good value for money.
Third/Fourth Person in Same Carriage:Separate price explanation, suitable for family or group travel.
2. Look by ‘Travel Time’
June-September:Overall higher prices, especially the September 3 schedule.
Mid-to-late October:Significantly lower prices, suitable for travelers on a budget who want to experience Southern Xinjiang.
3. What Does the Price Include?
The price usually includes the special train seat, land transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, scenic spot tickets, and guide services. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Registration Method
The New Oriental Express is a luxury tourist train that packages the ‘train’ with an ‘in-depth tour of Xinjiang’.You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2229 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Brief Registration Process:
1. Inquiry: Confirm travel dates, itinerary version, and carriage class.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc.
3. Sign and Pay: Pay a deposit, sign an electronic travel contract, and pay the balance as agreed.
4. Travel: Receive the tour confirmation before departure and arrive in Urumqi for assembly as required.
> Please Note:Specific deposit amounts, balance payment deadlines, and other details are subject to communication with the travel agency and the final signed contract.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Fees Include:Typically include the special train seat, land transportation within the itinerary, hotel accommodation, some meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and guide services.
Fees Exclude:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Features:Guides and crew provide services throughout the trip. The train is generally equipped with dining cars, observation cars, etc. Specific service details are subject to the product description and contract.
> Warm Tips:In case of weather, road conditions, policies, or changes in scenic spot opening hours, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted. Specific arrangements are subject to the tour confirmation and on-site conditions.
💡 Practical Ticket-Buying Tips
1. Set the Time First, Then Choose the Schedule: Clarify the travel month, then compare prices for different schedules.
2. Set the Region First, Then Choose the Carriage: Choose the itinerary based on interest (Northern Xinjiang scenery or Southern Xinjiang culture), then choose the carriage class based on budget.
3. Inquire Early to Lock in Seats: Seats are tight during the peak season for the New Oriental Express. It is recommended to inquire and book early through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (181-3962-2229).
Friends who want to take the New Oriental Express tourist train are welcome to consult the train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
