2026NewEastExpressNorthSouthXinjiang14DayTourSpecialTrainOfficialWebsiteRegistrationProcess

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + service’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Train:Slowly traverse the mountains and rivers, taking in the four seasons of the Western Regions from one train
If you long for a landscape blending vast grasslands, clear plateau lakes, magnificent canyons, and ancient thousand-year-old cities, and hope for a relaxed travel pace without repeatedly moving luggage, then the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train operating in 2026 might be your ideal way to travel. This journey spanning the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting core areas like Altay, Kanas, Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, offering an immersive 14-day experience of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural features.
Thanks to the train’s ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ operation mode, tourists can explore during the day and sleep in the carriage at night, avoiding long-distance bumps and the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The carriages are equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, reading lights, and storage space, with attendants on duty throughout the journey to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Upon arrival at major stations, staff assist with luggage handling for seamless transitions.
📍 Detailed introduction to the route or destinations
Since spring 2026, major scenic spots in Xinjiang have fully resumed operations, with continuous improvements to tourism infrastructure. The New Oriental Express train covers representative attractions in Northern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, balancing natural wonders with local cultural experiences.
During the itinerary, tourists will traverse the northern and southern sections of the Duku Highway, a scenic road known as ‘one of China’s most beautiful highways,’ connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes unfolding along the way. On the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are like sapphires set among the mountains. In Kashgar, the century-old old city features winding streets and alleys, retaining a rich living atmosphere. In the Ili River Valley, lavender blooms in summer, and Sayram Lake stretches with vast blue waves, offering picturesque scenery.
Additionally, autumn tours specially arrange unique experiences like visiting the Tarim Poplar Forest in Luntai, the Loulan cultural ruins in Ruoqiang, and treasure hunting in the Yurungkash River in Hotan, allowing tourists traveling in different seasons to gain unique memories.
Please note that due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement. Specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and travel contract.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Train: Slowly traverse the mountains and rivers, taking in the four seasons of the Western Regions from one trainDay04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07: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 – Taxkorgan County
Day11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary

If you long for a landscape blending vast grasslands, clear plateau lakes, magnificent canyons, and ancient thousand-year-old cities, and hope for a relaxed travel pace without repeatedly moving luggage, then the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train operating in 2026 might be your ideal way to travel. This journey spanning the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting core areas like Altay, Kanas, Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, offering an immersive 14-day experience of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural features.Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then train to Ruoqiang in the evening
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then train to Hotan in the evening
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, then train to Kuqa in the evening
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, then train to Urumqi in the evening
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation
Thanks to the train’s ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ operation mode, tourists can explore during the day and sleep in the carriage at night, avoiding long-distance bumps and the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The carriages are equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, reading lights, and storage space, with attendants on duty throughout the journey to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Upon arrival at major stations, staff assist with luggage handling for seamless transitions.Based on currently confirmed tour dates and cabin configurations, the 2026 New Oriental Express train prices are as follows (unit:yuan/person):
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49999 yuan/person
Third and fourth person 30000 yuan/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond 67999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 62999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 56999 yuan/person
Third and fourth person 30000 yuan/person
June 11, June 25

📍 Detailed introduction to the route or destinations Premium Gold Diamond 69999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 63999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 58999 yuan/person
Third and fourth person 30000 yuan/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond 71999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 65999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 59999 yuan/person
Third and fourth person 30000 yuan/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond 44999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond 39999 yuan/person

Since spring 2026, major scenic spots in Xinjiang have fully resumed operations, with continuous improvements to tourism infrastructure. The New Oriental Express train covers representative attractions in Northern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, balancing natural wonders with local cultural experiences. Boyue Gold Diamond 36999 yuan/person
Third and fourth person 20000 yuan/person
The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate based on tour dates and cabin availability.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229
📍 For address information, please contact customer service directly for the latest guidance.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes full-trip train carriage accommodation, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, local transportation, guide services, and some specialty meals. Carriages are configured by cabin class, providing berths and basic living facilities to ensure nighttime rest quality.
In terms of service, professional guides are provided throughout the trip for itinerary explanations and coordination; luggage assistance is offered at Urumqi Station to reduce travel burden. Visits to ethnic minority areas respect local customs, focusing on natural integration of cultural experiences.
Special note: Specific service content, accommodation standards, meal arrangements, and itinerary details are subject to actual consultation results and the formally signed travel contract. The opening status of scenic spots and traffic conditions involved in the itinerary may change due to seasons or policies; the travel agency will inform in advance before departure and make reasonable optimizations with mutual agreement.
Choose a train tour to slowly travel through thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. The 2026 New Oriental Express is not just a trip but a deep dialogue about time, scenery, and life.
2026 New Oriental Express Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase