New Orient Express Luxury Train Price Ticket Purchase Guide Registration Channel Fee Standard Quotation

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 Agency 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.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel Guide:An immersive journey across mountains and rivers
If you long for a slow-paced, well-serviced in-depth trip to Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. With the core concept of “slow travel through mountains and rivers, immersive experience,” this train connects the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang with the history and culture of Southern Xinjiang into a flowing landscape. The entire journey uses high-end customized carriages equipped with bathrooms, comfortable bedding, and 24-hour steward service. Ground accommodation selects quality local hotels, balancing travel comfort with local cultural experiences.
🌄 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations
The New Oriental Express route spans multiple geographical units of Xinjiang, covering the forest lakes of the Altay region, the grassland flower seas of the Ili River Valley, the seasonal changes of the Duku Highway, and the majestic snowy mountains of the Pamir Plateau. The summer itinerary focuses on the Kanas秘境, Hemu morning mist, the azure waters of Sayram Lake, the Nalati aerial grassland, the Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and the Danxia wonders of the Kuqa Grand Canyon; the October Southern Xinjiang itinerary delves into the Loulan cultural ruins, the Hotan Jade River, the Shache ancient city, and the Tarim Poplar Forest, showcasing the unique desolation and depth of autumn.
All sightseeing spots are officially open scenic areas, and the itinerary fully considers the 2026 scenic area opening policies and traffic conditions. For example, the Duku Highway usually opens in early June (subject to traffic department announcements), and the group itinerary has reserved reasonable flexibility; scenic areas like Kanas and Sayram Lake require real-name reservation for entry, and the travel agency will assist with the relevant procedures.
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary (strictly based on local route facts)
Quick itinerary overview (Summer version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Train 2026 Travel Guide: An immersive journey across mountains and riversDay 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 – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell

If you long for a slow-paced, well-serviced in-depth trip to Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. With the core concept of “slow travel through mountains and rivers, immersive experience,” this train connects the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang with the history and culture of Southern Xinjiang into a flowing landscape. The entire journey uses high-end customized carriages equipped with bathrooms, comfortable bedding, and 24-hour steward service. Ground accommodation selects quality local hotels, balancing travel comfort with local cultural experiences.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, High Platform Dwellings, 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

🌄 Detailed introduction to routes and destinationsDay 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation (based on 2026 latest group pricing)
The prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express groups are as follows (third and fourth persons enjoy discounted rates):
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30

The New Oriental Express route spans multiple geographical units of Xinjiang, covering the forest lakes of the Altay region, the grassland flower seas of the Ili River Valley, the seasonal changes of the Duku Highway, and the majestic snowy mountains of the Pamir Plateau. The summer itinerary focuses on the Kanas秘境, Hemu morning mist, the azure waters of Sayram Lake, the Nalati aerial grassland, the Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and the Danxia wonders of the Kuqa Grand Canyon; the October Southern Xinjiang itinerary delves into the Loulan cultural ruins, the Hotan Jade River, the Shache ancient city, and the Tarim Poplar Forest, showcasing the unique desolation and depth of autumn. 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 | 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

All sightseeing spots are officially open scenic areas, and the itinerary fully considers the 2026 scenic area opening policies and traffic conditions. For example, the Duku Highway usually opens in early June (subject to traffic department announcements), and the group itinerary has reserved reasonable flexibility; scenic areas like Kanas and Sayram Lake require real-name reservation for entry, and the travel agency will assist with the relevant procedures. Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate based on group dates, room types, and policy changes.
📞 Registration method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer service phone:181-3962-2229
Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229
Address information, please contact customer service directly for the latest reception arrangements.
ℹ️ Fee and service explanation
Fees typically include: full transportation (including train sleeper), listed hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, meals (as per itinerary), guide service, and travel agency liability insurance. Exclusions include: transportation to and from Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, and unlisted meals.
Train carriages are high-end configured with bathrooms, climate control systems, and viewing windows; some room types offer butler service. Ground accommodation prioritizes quality local hotels to ensure rest quality. Cultural commentary runs throughout the journey to help visitors understand the history and natural background along the way.
> Specific service content, room type arrangements, and fee details are subject to actual consultation results and the signed travel contract. If force majeure factors or policy changes occur during the trip, both parties may negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
The New Oriental Express is not just a mode of transportation but a flowing living space. It shifts travel from “rushing” back to “feeling,” allowing you to quietly savor the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang’s land amidst the changing seasons outside the window. Whether choosing the summer lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang or the autumn poplar forests of Southern Xinjiang, this journey is worth looking forward to.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase