New Orient Express Official Ticket Purchase Process and Fare Details
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 experience the comfort and depth of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train,’ the New Oriental Express is a popular choice. Unlike regular trains, it adopts a ‘tourist train + travel agency’ model, and seats need to be booked through channels. Below is a breakdown of the booking process and fare details.
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traveling through Xinjiang, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It integrates a hotel, restaurant, and observation deck, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the changing scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons during your journey.
✨ Core Features
One Route, Multiple Destinations:The train connects northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage.
Private and Comfortable:Cabins come with bathrooms, providing stable hot water, air conditioning, and high-quality bedding.
All-Inclusive for Specified Items in Itinerary:The itinerary typically includes transportation, accommodation, most meals, first-entry tickets to attractions, and travel insurance, reducing concerns about extra expenses.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview
This route offers two itinerary options, allowing you to choose based on your interests and time.
📅 14-Day Summer Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01*:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02*:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03*:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
If you want to experience the comfort and depth of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train,’ the New Oriental Express is a popular choice. Unlike regular trains, it adopts a ‘tourist train + travel agency’ model, and seats need to be booked through channels. Below is a breakdown of the booking process and fare details.Day 04*:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05*:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Tourist Train
Day 06*:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07*:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08*:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09*:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Tourist Train
Day 10*:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11*:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12*:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Tourist Train
Day 13*:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14*:Urumqi – Farewell
🍂 11-Day October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01*:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02*:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, Evening train to Ruoqiang
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?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, High-Altitude Residential Area, Evening train to Kuqa
Day 08*:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09*:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, Evening train to Urumqi
Day 10*:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11*:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
💎 Gold Diamond Series Carriages
Premium Gold Diamond:3 cabins per carriage, high privacy
Xiyue Gold Diamond:4 cabins per carriage, comfortable space
Boyue Gold Diamond:5 cabins per carriage, good value for money
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as friend, and receive itinerary and pricing
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train traveling through Xinjiang, known as a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It integrates a hotel, restaurant, and observation deck, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the changing scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons during your journey.📅 2026 Schedule and Prices
14-Day Summer Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond: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
✨ Core FeaturesPremium 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
11-Day October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
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
One Route, Multiple Destinations: The train connects northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage.Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
> Reminder:The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary based on travel dates, berth selection, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 Detailed Booking Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, itinerary version (northern/southern Xinjiang or southern Xinjiang), and preferred carriage type.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide traveler information and pay a deposit (reference standard about 20,000 RMB/person) to secure seats; the deposit is usually deductible from the total tour fee.
3. Sign Electronic Contract: Sign an electronic contract via the National Tourism Regulatory Platform; carefully check terms on itinerary, costs, cancellation policies, etc.
4. Pay Balance and Pre-Trip Preparation: Pay the balance about 30 days before departure, and watch for the ‘Travel Guide’ and other departure notices.
5. Gather and Depart: Arrive at the designated meeting point in Urumqi at the notified time; the train will start your journey.
📞 Registration and Consultation
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and registration via:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
💡 Reminder
Seats on the New Oriental Express are limited, especially during the peak season from June to September; it is recommended to inquire early.
Before departure, pay attention to Xinjiang’s weather, and prepare sunscreen, warm clothing, and personal medications.
If weather, road conditions, etc., change during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
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)
