New Orient Express Official Ticket Purchase Portal + Booking Method + Purchase Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train requires purchasing tickets through professional and regular railway travel agency channels: 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.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’:Detailed explanation of the 2026 New Oriental Express North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Tour
If you long for a deep Xinjiang tour with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and no need to frequently move luggage, then the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be your ideal travel mode. This train, hailed as the ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, and explore deeply during the day’ model, allowing tourists to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable carriages and leisurely visit diverse landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.
🌄 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations
The New Oriental Express route design balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, covering core areas like Kanas Lake and Hemu Village in the Altay region of northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey connects snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, deserts, oases, and historical relics, showcasing the rich layers of Xinjiang’s geography and culture.
According to publicly available information from the Xinjiang Cultural and Tourism Department for 2026, the above scenic spots are all open normally, with continuous optimization of infrastructure and service systems. For example, the Duku Highway is expected to open in early June (subject to official announcements from transportation authorities), and scenic spots like Kanas and Sayram Lake require real-name reservation for entry, with group itineraries assisting in completing relevant procedures. All tour sites are officially open scenic spots, not involving undeveloped or restricted areas, ensuring a compliant journey.
📅 Simplified itinerary (strictly based on local finalized version)
Quick itinerary overview (Summer version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 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 – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang on a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’: Detailed explanation of the 2026 New Oriental Express North and South Xinjiang Panoramic TourDay 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 County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
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:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
If you long for a deep Xinjiang tour with a relaxed pace, attentive service, and no need to frequently move luggage, then the newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be your ideal travel mode. This train, hailed as the ‘mobile star-rated hotel on the Silk Road,’ adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, and explore deeply during the day’ model, allowing tourists to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable carriages and leisurely visit diverse landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.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 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 to the group
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic spot policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation (strictly based on local finalized version)
The 2026 New Oriental Express offers multiple departure dates and cabin classes, with prices as follows:
🌄 Detailed introduction to routes and destinationsMay 6, May 14
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation
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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express route design balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, covering core areas like Kanas Lake and Hemu Village in the Altay region of northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang. The entire journey connects snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, deserts, oases, and historical relics, showcasing the rich layers of Xinjiang’s geography and culture. Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 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 persons 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
According to publicly available information from the Xinjiang Cultural and Tourism Department for 2026, the above scenic spots are all open normally, with continuous optimization of infrastructure and service systems. For example, the Duku Highway is expected to open in early June (subject to official announcements from transportation authorities), and scenic spots like Kanas and Sayram Lake require real-name reservation for entry, with group itineraries assisting in completing relevant procedures. All tour sites are officially open scenic spots, not involving undeveloped or restricted areas, ensuring a compliant journey. Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the actual signed travel contract and may vary based on departure dates, cabin types, and availability.
📞 Registration method
The New Oriental Express tourist train can be inquired and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. This route adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately; it must be handled through professional travel agency channels.
Contact number:181-3962-2229
WeChat consultation:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Address information:Please contact customer service directly for the latest reception arrangements
🧳 Cost and service explanation
Costs typically include: full-trip train carriage accommodation, listed hotel accommodation, daily meals (except those marked as self-pay), first entrance tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, professional tour guide service, luggage handling assistance, and basic services on the train. Carriages are equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, bathrooms, wet-dry separation toilets, and feature dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional entertainment areas to enhance travel comfort.
Special notes:
Specific service content, cabin configurations, dining standards, etc., are subject to the actual signed contract;
If force majeure factors or policy changes occur during the itinerary, the travel agency will make reasonable adjustments to the itinerary in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights;
All prices, availability, and departure date information are subject to final confirmation by customer service.
Choosing the New Oriental Express is not about rushing, but about immersing yourself in the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang. Whether it’s the lush green grass of northern Xinjiang in summer or the golden poplar forests of southern Xinjiang in autumn, this journey reserves enough time for you to gaze, record, and reminisce.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train 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
