Xinjiang Express 2026 South North Xinjiang 14 Day Tour Special Train Official Website How to Book Tickets
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 Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 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 + service’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026 14-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Train:Travel slowly through Xinjiang by train, fitting the vast landscapes into two weeks.
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more people are rethinking ‘how to truly see Xinjiang.’ Instead of rushing from place to place, choose a more leisurely way—take the New Oriental Express tourist train, exploring natural and cultural wonders by day and sleeping comfortably in a moving space by night, letting the journey return to its essence. In 2026, this classic route spanning the Tianshan Mountains continues to operate, using a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, one berth throughout’ model to connect the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the historical echoes of southern Xinjiang.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The New Oriental Express 14-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Train is a carefully designed loop product covering Xinjiang’s most representative landforms and cultural landscapes. The itinerary spans multiple prefectures including Altay, Ili, Bayingolin, Kashgar, and Turpan, encompassing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, desert oases, and ancient cities.
The northern Xinjiang section focuses on natural wonders: the granite canyons of Koktokay, the morning mist and smoke of Hemu Village, the winding blue waters of Kanas Three Bays, the sunset yardang of Colorful Beach, the azure waters of Sayram Lake, and the vast expanse of Nalati Sky Grassland are all included. The crossing of the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway allows tourists to experience the changing seasons in a single day.
The southern Xinjiang section emphasizes cultural depth: the alley textures of Kashgar Old City, the Muztagh Ata peak reflected in白沙湖 and Karakul Lake, the highland scenery of Taxkorgan, and friendly interactions with local families add warmth to the journey. The October schedule specially includes in-depth activities like Loulan culture exploration, Yurungkash River experience in Hotan, and the Yarkent Khan Palace in Shache, catering to autumn poplar viewing and cultural tracing needs.
The train itself is a highlight of the trip. The New Oriental Express features fully air-conditioned soft sleeper carriages, equipped with compartments, panoramic windows, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water, with some room types including bathrooms. The train has attendants providing full-service support and basic medical care, making it suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists who value comfort and pace.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to local facts)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026 14-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Train: Travel slowly through Xinjiang by train, fitting the vast landscapes into two weeksDay 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 – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more people are rethinking ‘how to truly see Xinjiang.’ Instead of rushing from place to place, choose a more leisurely way—take the New Oriental Express tourist train, exploring natural and cultural wonders by day and sleeping comfortably in a moving space by night, letting the journey return to its essence. In 2026, this classic route spanning the Tianshan Mountains continues to operate, using a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, one berth throughout’ model to connect the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the historical echoes of southern Xinjiang.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – 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 Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:白沙湖, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, 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:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
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
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDay 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Facts)
According to the latest information, the prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express 14-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Train are as follows:
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
The New Oriental Express 14-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Train is a carefully designed loop product covering Xinjiang’s most representative landforms and cultural landscapes. The itinerary spans multiple prefectures including Altay, Ili, Bayingolin, Kashgar, and Turpan, encompassing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, desert oases, and ancient cities. Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person
Third and 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
Third and 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 and fourth person 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 person 20,000 RMB/person
The northern Xinjiang section focuses on natural wonders: the granite canyons of Koktokay, the morning mist and smoke of Hemu Village, the winding blue waters of Kanas Three Bays, the sunset yardang of Colorful Beach, the azure waters of Sayram Lake, and the vast expanse of Nalati Sky Grassland are all included. The crossing of the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway allows tourists to experience the changing seasons in a single day.> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, room type configurations, and availability are subject to the actual signed contract. Prices may fluctuate with seasons and resource changes.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be booked and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For detailed itinerary arrangements, room type diagrams, departure city connection plans, etc., please contact customer service for materials.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Address information is available directly from customer service; specific office locations are not publicly disclosed.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include: special train sleeper accommodation, ground hotel accommodation (standard varies by schedule), first entrance tickets to listed scenic spots, specialty meals (such as cold-water fish feast, fruit feast, etc.), local air-conditioned tour bus, guide service, insurance, and some experience activities (such as Sayram Lake sailing, travel photography, etc., depending on the specific schedule).
Not included:Major transportation to and from Urumqi, personal expenses, (if single occupancy is required), non-itinerary free activities, etc.
All service content, cancellation and change policies, and liability allocation are executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant contract terms. In case of force majeure or temporary service guidance during the itinerary, the travel agency will negotiate change plans with tourists while protecting their rights.
Specific service details, meal standards, hotel names, and vehicle specifications are subject to the final signed tourism contract.
🌿 One special train, fourteen days of time, enough for Xinjiang’s vastness and delicacy to reach your heart simultaneously. Whether it’s summer grasslands and lakes or autumn poplars and Loulan, the New Oriental Express takes you into the true texture of this land at a steady pace. If you long for a slow journey where ‘the scenery moves with the train, and people are in the painting,’ feel free to call and start this immersive trip across northern and southern Xinjiang.
2026 New Oriental Express Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
