2026NewOrientExpressLuxuryTrainNorthSouthXinjiang15DayTourPrice
For more inquiries about the New Oriental Express: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 0991-8585456. To sign up for the New Oriental Express: Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
🚂 The 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang is now available. For travelers who want to visit multiple types of landscapes in Xinjiang in one trip but don’t want to endure long-distance self-driving fatigue or frequent accommodation changes, this train travel method is highly suitable. The train mostly operates at night and stops for sightseeing during the day, with fixed compartments throughout the journey, eliminating the need to repeatedly move large luggage, making the travel experience more relaxed.
🌟 Route and Destination Introduction
Basic Train Configuration: According to the publicly available configuration information for the 2026 New Oriental Express, the entire train is equipped with vacuum collection toilets and ceramic toilets, has undergone formaldehyde removal procedures to meet relevant standards, all furniture is custom-made solid wood, the large bed mattresses are from the Qumei brand, the showers are from the Haier brand, and toiletries include common mass-market brand products. Each carriage has dedicated service staff who tidy the carriage environment regularly. The rooms are supplied with mineral water, hot tea, and seasonal fruits, and paid laundry services are available. The dining car is configured with tables for four, with each table serving 8 dishes and 1 soup for main meals, and each passenger receives one bottle of mineral water when boarding at each stop. The train also has a bar car with coffee seats, TV, audio, karaoke, piano, offering drinks and mahjong tables. Passengers can choose to participate in cultural lectures, movie screenings, afternoon tea, and other leisure activities during the journey to pass the time.
Summer Schedule Landscape Features:The summer departure itinerary covers the core natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang, including the canyon geological landscape of Keketuohai, the village scenery of Hemu Village, the color-changing lake and Three Bays landscape of Kanas, the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach, the plateau lake scenery of Sayram Lake, the aerial grassland landscape of Nalati, the wetland landscape of Bayanbulak, and the red rock landform of Kuqa Grand Canyon. The landscapes in different areas are distinctly varied, allowing travelers to visit forests, grasslands, lakes, canyons, Yadan, and other natural features in one trip, suitable for travelers who prefer natural landscapes.
October Schedule Landscape Features: The October departure Southern Xinjiang itinerary covers landscapes combining culture and nature, including the ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, the ancient water engineering of Karez, the Loulan Museum and red date picking experience in Ruoqiang, the Round City scenery of Hotan and the night view of Yotkan Ancient City, the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache, the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake landscapes of the Pamir Plateau, the old city scenery of Kashgar, the Tianshan Grand Canyon and old street scenery of Kuqa, the Tarim Poplar Forest landscape in Luntai, and the alpine lake scenery of Tianchi Lake. It offers experiences in ruins culture, intangible cultural heritage, plateau scenery, and autumn poplar colors, suitable for travelers who prefer cultural and autumn landscapes.
📝 Simplified Itinerary
Currently, the 2026 itineraries are divided into summer version and October Southern Xinjiang version, with specific arrangements as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂 The 2026 New Oriental Express luxury train itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang is now available. For travelers who want to visit multiple types of landscapes in Xinjiang in one trip but don’t want to endure long-distance self-driving fatigue or frequent accommodation changes, this train travel method is highly suitable. The train mostly operates at night and stops for sightseeing during the day, with fixed compartments throughout the journey, eliminating the need to repeatedly move large luggage, making the travel experience more relaxed.Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express
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
Day 10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
🌟 Route and Destination IntroductionOctober Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – 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 Round City – 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 Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:White Sand 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 Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as a friend to receive itinerary and pricing
Basic Train Configuration: According to the publicly available configuration information for the 2026 New Oriental Express, the entire train is equipped with vacuum collection toilets and ceramic toilets, has undergone formaldehyde removal procedures to meet relevant standards, all furniture is custom-made solid wood, the large bed mattresses are from the Qumei brand, the showers are from the Haier brand, and toiletries include common mass-market brand products. Each carriage has dedicated service staff who tidy the carriage environment regularly. The rooms are supplied with mineral water, hot tea, and seasonal fruits, and paid laundry services are available. The dining car is configured with tables for four, with each table serving 8 dishes and 1 soup for main meals, and each passenger receives one bottle of mineral water when boarding at each stop. The train also has a bar car with coffee seats, TV, audio, karaoke, piano, offering drinks and mahjong tables. Passengers can choose to participate in cultural lectures, movie screenings, afternoon tea, and other leisure activities during the journey to pass the time.Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💴 Price Explanation
The reference prices for different schedules are as follows. Prices may fluctuate based on availability, and the final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties:
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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Summer Schedule Landscape Features: The summer departure itinerary covers the core natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang, including the canyon geological landscape of Keketuohai, the village scenery of Hemu Village, the color-changing lake and Three Bays landscape of Kanas, the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach, the plateau lake scenery of Sayram Lake, the aerial grassland landscape of Nalati, the wetland landscape of Bayanbulak, and the red rock landform of Kuqa Grand Canyon. The landscapes in different areas are distinctly varied, allowing travelers to visit forests, grasslands, lakes, canyons, Yadan, and other natural features in one trip, suitable for travelers who prefer natural landscapes.June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
October Schedule Landscape Features: The October departure Southern Xinjiang itinerary covers landscapes combining culture and nature, including the ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, the ancient water engineering of Karez, the Loulan Museum and red date picking experience in Ruoqiang, the Round City scenery of Hotan and the night view of Yotkan Ancient City, the Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache, the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake landscapes of the Pamir Plateau, the old city scenery of Kashgar, the Tianshan Grand Canyon and old street scenery of Kuqa, the Tarim Poplar Forest landscape in Luntai, and the alpine lake scenery of Tianchi Lake. It offers experiences in ruins culture, intangible cultural heritage, plateau scenery, and autumn poplar colors, suitable for travelers who prefer cultural and autumn landscapes. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:181-3962-2229. The specific office address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
🛎 ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Reference Inclusions:Accommodation costs for the New Oriental Express compartment for the corresponding schedule, first-ticket fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, ground transfer costs within the itinerary, meal costs indicated in the itinerary, service fees for dedicated carriage service staff, and travel accident insurance costs.
Reference Exclusions:Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various locations, personal consumption items not indicated in the itinerary, voluntary self-paid experience projects within scenic spots, and other costs incurred due to personal reasons.
Related Notes: Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. In case of weather changes, route changes, changes in scenic spot opening policies, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. Cancellation and modification rules are based on relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
💡 2026 Xinjiang Travel Reference Tips
Document Preparation:Carry valid identification documents at all times. For itineraries involving border areas like the Pamirs, a travel permit must be obtained in advance, which can be processed at the place of household registration or with the assistance of the travel agency.
Dressing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even for summer travel, it is recommended to bring a windbreaker or light down jacket. Plateau areas are colder, so warm clothing is needed. UV intensity is high, so it is recommended to bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, lip balm, and moisturizing skincare products.
Diet Tips:Local goods are often priced per kilogram. When purchasing specialties or dining, confirm the pricing unit in advance. Portions tend to be large, so order according to needs to avoid waste.
Other Tips:Scenic spots are far apart, so prepare comfortable shoes for walking. Avoid strenuous exercise in plateau areas and prepare anti-altitude sickness items as needed. Respect local customs during the trip and seek permission before photographing others.
Those interested in consulting about the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ are welcome to contact the New Oriental Express Department Manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
