2026 North South Xinjiang 15 Day Tour New Oriental Express Official Website Ticket Booking
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train? The New Oriental Express tickets must be purchased through the professional and regular railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎TEL: 0991-8585456) WeChat Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express 15-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour:Travel through the Tianshan Mountains on a “Mobile Star Hotel”
Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities all at once? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express special train, with a rhythm of “departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with in-depth daytime tours,” allows tourists to comfortably traverse the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang. This tourist train, hailed as a “mobile star hotel on the Silk Road,” not only recommends private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, and wet-dry separation toilets but also features dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional entertainment areas, making long journeys as comfortable as home.
📍 Route Highlights:Full Coverage, Relaxed Pace
The New Oriental Express itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, connecting key areas like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey uses a “travel by night, tour by day” model, reducing transfer hassles and allocating ample time for daily sightseeing, suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and those seeking quality travel. The carriages offer meticulous service with dedicated attendants and feature activities like intangible cultural heritage crafts and ethnic song and dance interactions to enrich the travel experience.
Depending on the season, the itinerary is divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing on northern Xinjiang scenery and southern Xinjiang cultural landscapes respectively, catering to preferences for different travel periods.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express 15-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour: Travel through the Tianshan Mountains on a “Mobile Star Hotel”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 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
Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities all at once? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express special train, with a rhythm of “departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with in-depth daytime tours,” allows tourists to comfortably traverse the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang. This tourist train, hailed as a “mobile star hotel on the Silk Road,” not only recommends private bathrooms, constant temperature air conditioning, and wet-dry separation toilets but also features dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional entertainment areas, making long journeys as comfortable as home.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
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 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 special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, etc., subject to mutual agreement.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Special Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
📍 Route Highlights: Full Coverage, Relaxed Pace💰 Prices and Tour Dates (2026 Reference Information)
Currently bookable dates and corresponding prices are as follows (third and fourth passengers in the same compartment enjoy discounted rates):
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 passengers 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
The New Oriental Express itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, connecting key areas like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey uses a “travel by night, tour by day” model, reducing transfer hassles and allocating ample time for daily sightseeing, suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and those seeking quality travel. The carriages offer meticulous service with dedicated attendants and feature activities like intangible cultural heritage crafts and ethnic song and dance interactions to enrich the travel experience. Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers 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 and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, availability, and compartment configurations are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary by tour date.
📞 How to Register?
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Depending on the season, the itinerary is divided into a summer version (May–September) and an autumn southern Xinjiang version (October), focusing on northern Xinjiang scenery and southern Xinjiang cultural landscapes respectively, catering to preferences for different travel periods.Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2229
Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229
Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
When registering, you need to provide the traveler’s identity information. Travelers over 65 are advised to disclose their health status in advance for appropriate service arrangements. All itinerary details, fee structures, and service content will be clearly communicated before signing the “National Tourism Supervision Filing Electronic Contract” to protect the rights of both parties.
🧾 Fee Inclusions and Service Description
Fees typically include:Special train carriage accommodation, listed hotel accommodations, first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, full-board meals (including specialty dishes), guide services, onboard steward services, and basic insurance.
Not included:Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities, and other costs not mentioned.
The New Oriental Express is fully equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, such as barrier-free passages, SOS emergency call devices, and constant temperature and humidity systems, enhancing travel comfort. Meals are customized by a professional chef team, balancing nutrition and local flavors, such as Burgin cold-water fish, Sayram Lake white salmon, Kashgar roast pigeon, and Kuqa big naan bread, presented in rotation.
> Specific service content, meal standards, accommodation standards, and itinerary arrangements are subject to actual consultation results and the final signed travel contract.
🌄 Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with significant temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a warm jacket and sun protection items. The itinerary involves some high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau). If you have specific health conditions, please inform the travel agency in advance for proper arrangements. Scenic area openings and traffic controls may be affected by seasons or policies. The travel agency will provide the latest “Tour Notification” before departure, specifying meeting times, luggage requirements, and contact information.
This 15-day journey is not just sightseeing but an immersive experience of western geography and culture. Sitting on the slowly moving special train, the scenery outside the window is a flowing painting, and inside is a peaceful haven—in 2026, give yourself a slower time, starting from Urumqi, heading towards the vastness and poetry of the Tianshan Mountains.
2026 New Oriental Express Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎TEL: 0991-8585456) WeChat Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
