2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Price Itinerary and Registration Guide
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.
🚂 How to register and pay for the 2026 New Oriental Express 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour? This article explains the itinerary, prices, and service details in one go.
If you are planning a deep, comfortable, and worry-free trip to Xinjiang, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be the travel style you are looking for. This train features ‘travel by night, explore by day, feel at home on board,’ integrating transportation, accommodation, and guided services. During the day, you delve into scenic spots, and at night, you sleep soundly in exclusive sleeper berths, without the need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey. It is especially suitable for families or elderly travelers who want to balance pace and experience.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The 2026 New Oriental Express 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour covers the most representative natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. The Northern Xinjiang section connects Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayinbuluke Wetland, showcasing the serene beauty of alpine lakes, forests, and grasslands; the Southern Xinjiang section delves into the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and other areas, presenting the blend of Silk Road civilization and oasis culture.
The route passes through the Duku Highway, known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful roads’—where you can experience the changes of four seasons in a single day, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, and meadows complementing each other along the way. Additionally, tourists will explore the hinterlands of Southern Xinjiang, such as Taxkorgan, Ruoqiang, and Hotan, experiencing the unique charm of oasis agriculture and historical relics.
According to the 2026 scenic area opening schedule, from May to September, Northern Xinjiang scenic areas are fully open, with grasslands turning green, lakes abundant, and lavender in full bloom; October focuses on Southern Xinjiang’s autumn colors, with golden poplar forests and ripe red dates, suitable for travelers who prefer cultural and seasonal-limited landscapes.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented based on local factual information)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 How to register and pay for the 2026 New Oriental Express 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour? This article explains the itinerary, prices, and service details in one go.Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express 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 Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
If you are planning a deep, comfortable, and worry-free trip to Xinjiang, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train might be the travel style you are looking for. This train features ‘travel by night, explore by day, feel at home on board,’ integrating transportation, accommodation, and guided services. During the day, you delve into scenic spots, and at night, you sleep soundly in exclusive sleeper berths, without the need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey. It is especially suitable for families or elderly travelers who want to balance pace and experience.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – 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 Folk Houses, 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
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
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDay 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local facts)
2026 New Oriental Express 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour price reference as follows (subject to contract):
Departing on May 6 and 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
Departing on June 1 and June 30
The 2026 New Oriental Express 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour covers the most representative natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. The Northern Xinjiang section connects Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayinbuluke Wetland, showcasing the serene beauty of alpine lakes, forests, and grasslands; the Southern Xinjiang section delves into the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and other areas, presenting the blend of Silk Road civilization and oasis culture. 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
Departing on June 11 and 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
Departing on 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
Departing on October 15 and 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 route passes through the Duku Highway, known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful roads’—where you can experience the changes of four seasons in a single day, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, and meadows complementing each other along the way. Additionally, tourists will explore the hinterlands of Southern Xinjiang, such as Taxkorgan, Ruoqiang, and Hotan, experiencing the unique charm of oasis agriculture and historical relics.> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate due to schedule, room type, or policy changes, and the final price is subject to the signed tourism contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Guo Jing
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Copy to add as friend, get detailed itinerary materials for free)
Address information, please consult customer service directly; specific office locations are not disclosed publicly.
🧾 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Fees typically include:Train sleeper accommodation, ground hotel accommodation, first-ticket fees for listed scenic spots in the itinerary, full meals (including specialty meals), local transportation transfers, guide services, and some cultural experience activities.
Not included:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, non-itinerary optional activities, additional costs due to force majeure, etc.
Factors such as the opening status of scenic spots, traffic conditions, and weather changes involved in the itinerary may lead to reasonable adjustments to the tour order or content, which can be optimized after mutual agreement. All service details and cancellation/change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
For specific service content, fee structure, and itinerary arrangements, please refer to the actual consultation results and the formally signed tourism contract.
Choosing the New Oriental Express is not just a geographical crossing but an immersive journey with a relaxed pace and rich experiences. Whether it’s the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang or the historical echoes of Southern Xinjiang, they unfold slowly outside the window. If you need to know about available seats, room types, or custom needs, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to start your 2026 slow travel in Xinjiang.
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
