New Oriental Express 2026 North South Xinjiang 14 Day Tour Train Ticket Prices and Booking Methods
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 + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour Train:A moving scenic line across the Tianshan Mountains
On the vast land of Xinjiang, from the foot of the Altai Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from the edge of the Tarim Basin to the heart of the Ili River Valley, the scenery changes endlessly. For tourists who want to deeply experience the essence of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers and luggage handling, taking a tourist train has become an increasingly popular choice. In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang train, with its ‘train as hotel’ model, connects core attractions like Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang with Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang, while also considering seasonal features and compliant open areas, offering a relaxed and well-serviced travel experience.
🌄 Route Highlights:See all of Xinjiang’s four-season scenery on one train
The New Oriental Express adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model—visiting stops during the day and resting in comfortable cabins at night, with no need to move large luggage throughout the trip, greatly reducing travel burden. The route design fully combines Xinjiang’s 2026 scenic area opening policies and natural rhythms:
Summer (May–September):The itinerary covers Kanas and Hemu primitive villages in the Altay region, the Ili grasslands at their peak lushness, the fully open Duku Highway, the mesmerizing nine bends and eighteen turns of Bayanbulak, the rippling blue waters of Sayram Lake, and the sunset-gilded multicolored beach at Wucaitan.
Autumn (October):Shifts to a Southern Xinjiang theme, focusing on the prime viewing period of poplar forests, passing through Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, and other places, experiencing oasis culture, historical relics, and the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau.
It is worth noting that all itineraries are strictly limited to mature scenic areas approved for opening by cultural and tourism authorities, avoiding undeveloped or high-risk areas, in line with current tourism management requirements. Additionally, sections of the route like the Duku Highway and Ahe Highway are in normal operation in 2026, but specific road conditions may be affected by weather; the travel agency will negotiate reasonable itinerary changes with tourists based on actual conditions.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the local finalized text)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour Train: A moving scenic line across the Tianshan MountainsDay 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Wucaitan – New Oriental Express 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 Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
On the vast land of Xinjiang, from the foot of the Altai Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from the edge of the Tarim Basin to the heart of the Ili River Valley, the scenery changes endlessly. For tourists who want to deeply experience the essence of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers and luggage handling, taking a tourist train has become an increasingly popular choice. In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang train, with its ‘train as hotel’ model, connects core attractions like Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang with Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang, while also considering seasonal features and compliant open areas, offering a relaxed and well-serviced travel experience.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening 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: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 Ancient Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
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🌄 Route Highlights: See all of Xinjiang’s four-season scenery on one trainDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
> Note:The above itinerary is the finalized content; actual travel arrangements are subject to the signed contract. In case of force majeure or policy changes, both parties can negotiate to optimize the route.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local finalized data)
The 2026 New Oriental Express Southern and Northern Xinjiang train offers multiple options based on departure dates and cabin configurations, 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
The New Oriental Express adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model—visiting stops during the day and resting in comfortable cabins at night, with no need to move large luggage throughout the trip, greatly reducing travel burden. The route design fully combines Xinjiang’s 2026 scenic area opening policies and natural rhythms: Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 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 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
Summer (May–September): The itinerary covers Kanas and Hemu primitive villages in the Altay region, the Ili grasslands at their peak lushness, the fully open Duku Highway, the mesmerizing nine bends and eighteen turns of Bayanbulak, the rippling blue waters of Sayram Lake, and the sunset-gilded multicolored beach at Wucaitan. 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
> Prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors like remaining seats and berth preferences, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
This product can be inquired and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Interested tourists can call 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat number to obtain detailed itinerary materials, confirm group dates and berth availability. Customer service staff will provide suitable recommendations based on your travel time, group size, and needs.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Train cabin accommodation, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots in the itinerary, local transportation transfers, professional guide service, some meals, and travel agency liability insurance. Excluded items include personal expenses, some self-paid meals, and border area permit fees (if applicable).
Special Reminder:Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night and strong UV rays. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, and a warm jacket. Some areas have high altitudes; please assess your health condition for suitability for high-altitude activities.
All service content, cancellation and modification rules, and rights and responsibilities are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Civil Code’, and related regulations, with specifics subject to the terms of the actual signed travel contract. Please bring valid identification documents before travel; some itineraries involve border management areas and require advance cooperation for relevant procedures.
Boarding the New Oriental Express is not just a trip, but a flowing visual feast. Whether listening to the pine waves by Kanas Lake in summer or watching the poplar trees turn gold along the Tarim River in autumn, this 14-day journey will let you understand the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang at a relaxed pace.
2026 New Oriental Express Ticket 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
