New Oriental Express How to Book Tickets Official Booking Website, Official Entry, and All Legitimate Booking Channels
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 agencies: 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
In 2026, the Xinjiang Railway Department plans to operate 35 New Oriental Express trains, running regularly from April to October with an average of 3 trips per month. This year’s trains have been fully upgraded, with each carriage equipped with bathrooms, and family connecting rooms added. The entire train features a dome starry sky themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car, making it a mobile comfortable hotel. A single trip can cover over 20 scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and luggage packing, offering a more relaxed travel experience.
✨ Route Feature Introduction
The Northern Xinjiang Summer Route covers the landscapes of Altay, Ili, and Kashgar: This route connects famous scenic spots like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and the Pamir Plateau. Summer travel allows you to see the forest seas of the Altai Mountains, the grassland flower seas of Ili, and the canyons and plateau lakes of southern Xinjiang, with distinct landscape differences across various terrains. Based on the latest 2026 scenic area operational information, Keketuohai Scenic Area is open from 9:30 to 19:00 in summer, with high vegetation coverage and cool temperatures, ideal for summer retreats. Kanas Scenic Area transitions to summer operations from May 1, requiring real-name reservation ticket purchases, with a maximum daily capacity of 55,000 people. Before traveling, you can check visitor flow information in advance to visit during off-peak times. The scenic area’s sightseeing buses operate from 8:00 to 20:00, and village buses run until midnight, offering more flexible travel arrangements.
The October Southern Xinjiang Route focuses on cultural and autumn landscape features:This route revolves around Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, and Luntai, showcasing ancient city ruins, folk settlements, and autumn poplar forests. The Pamir region has good travel conditions from late May to mid-October. To enter the entire Taxkorgan County, you need to apply for an electronic border management area pass in advance, which can be obtained through the “Immigration 12367” related online channels. It is recommended to download the electronic certificate in advance before traveling to avoid issues with poor plateau signals. In mid-to-late October, the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period, with golden poplars reflecting in the Tarim River, offering a highly distinctive landscape.
📝 Simple Itinerary
Currently, the New Oriental Express has two mature itinerary arrangements for different travel seasons, as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Train Travel GuideDay 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 – 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
In 2026, the Xinjiang Railway Department plans to operate 35 New Oriental Express trains, running regularly from April to October with an average of 3 trips per month. This year’s trains have been fully upgraded, with each carriage equipped with bathrooms, and family connecting rooms added. The entire train features a dome starry sky themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car, making it a mobile comfortable hotel. A single trip can cover over 20 scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and luggage packing, offering a more relaxed travel 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 Ancient City – 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 – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
✨ Route Feature IntroductionDay 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
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Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation
Different departure dates correspond to different reference prices, as follows:
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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
The Northern Xinjiang Summer Route covers the landscapes of Altay, Ili, and Kashgar: This route connects famous scenic spots like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and the Pamir Plateau. Summer travel allows you to see the forest seas of the Altai Mountains, the grassland flower seas of Ili, and the canyons and plateau lakes of southern Xinjiang, with distinct landscape differences across various terrains. Based on the latest 2026 scenic area operational information, Keketuohai Scenic Area is open from 9:30 to 19:00 in summer, with high vegetation coverage and cool temperatures, ideal for summer retreats. Kanas Scenic Area transitions to summer operations from May 1, requiring real-name reservation ticket purchases, with a maximum daily capacity of 55,000 people. Before traveling, you can check visitor flow information in advance to visit during off-peak times. The scenic area’s sightseeing buses operate from 8:00 to 20:00, and village buses run until midnight, offering more flexible travel arrangements. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
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 persons 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
The October Southern Xinjiang Route focuses on cultural and autumn landscape features: This route revolves around Turpan, Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, Kashgar, Kuqa, and Luntai, showcasing ancient city ruins, folk settlements, and autumn poplar forests. The Pamir region has good travel conditions from late May to mid-October. To enter the entire Taxkorgan County, you need to apply for an electronic border management area pass in advance, which can be obtained through the “Immigration 12367” related online channels. It is recommended to download the electronic certificate in advance before traveling to avoid issues with poor plateau signals. In mid-to-late October, the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest enters its viewing period, with golden poplars reflecting in the Tarim River, offering a highly distinctive landscape.October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on departure dates and booking conditions. The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries and registration, call 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat ID 181-3962-2229 for more information on departure dates and availability. The specific offline address can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Explanation
Reference services included:Full accommodation in the corresponding cabin of the New Oriental Express, first admission tickets to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary, ground transportation within the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, on-board staff service, travel accident insurance, etc. Specific inclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Travel Tips: Before traveling, ensure you are physically fit for long-distance travel. For plateau areas, prepare warm clothing, sunscreen, common medications, and anti-altitude sickness supplies in advance. In case of force majeure or objective factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, or itinerary changes, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments to ensure the travel experience.
Rights-Related Explanation:Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China. All itinerary arrangements, service content, and fee details are subject to the formal travel contract signed by both parties.
Before traveling, confirm any special requirements for the corresponding itinerary, such as border pass processing for the Pamir region or ticket reservations for Kanas Scenic Area. Feel free to contact staff for any questions.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Ticket 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
