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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, 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.
🚂 The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express luxury train is a popular choice for many tourists planning in-depth Xinjiang tours. This year, the Xinjiang railway department plans to operate 35 such trains, running regularly from April to October. The train creates a “mobile high-quality living space,” with all cabins featuring separate wet and dry bathrooms, and adding family connecting rooms. It is equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car. Large luggage can be stored in fixed berths throughout the trip, eliminating the need for daily packing and transfers. The average daily walking distance is controlled within 3,000 steps, suitable for tourists of different ages.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The New Oriental Express itinerary covers over 20 distinctive scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, balancing natural wonders and cultural experiences. Routes departing in different seasons match the best viewing landscapes of the period. Spring and summer trips focus on northern Xinjiang’s mountain grasslands and lake scenery, while October trips emphasize southern Xinjiang’s cultural relics and poplar forest autumn views.
In the northern Xinjiang area, Keketuohai is known for its geological wonders, featuring deep canyons, clear rivers, and unique mining relics. The Ahe Highway connects the mountain scenery of Altay, with alternating grasslands and forests along the way, offering good photo opportunities. Hemu Village retains its rustic village style, often shrouded in morning mist over the village and surrounding forests, with many specialty restaurants and handicraft shops to explore. Kanas’s lake and mountain scenery changes colors with the seasons, with surrounding forests, meadows, and clear lakes complementing each other. Shuttle buses within the scenic area go directly to viewpoints, eliminating long hikes. Colorful Beach is a colorful Yadan landform, where rocks display red, orange, yellow, green, and other colors under the setting sun, with a river flowing nearby for rich landscape layers. Sayram Lake is a high-altitude cold-water lake, with wildflowers blooming by the lake in spring and summer. Shuttle buses support a lake tour, stopping at each viewpoint for photos. Nalati Grassland is vast, with rolling meadows, scattered spruce trees, and many folk experience activities to choose from. Bayanbulak Wetland has intertwined river channels and continuous grasslands, with good natural ecology. Kuqa Grand Canyon features reddish-brown mountain bodies, with gentle hiking trails and no steep climbs, making the entire walk manageable.
In the southern Xinjiang area, the Pamir Scenic Area is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Baisha Lake has clear water, with white sand mountains on the shore reflecting the lake and distant mountains for good photos. Karakul Lake sits on a high plateau, surrounded by snow mountains, with calm waters reflecting mountain outlines. Kashgar Old Town retains traditional street patterns, with many specialty handicraft shops and dining spots to explore slowly for local atmosphere. Turpan’s Jiaohe Ancient City is an ancient city ruin, offering a direct sense of historical depth. Karez is an underground water conservancy project created by ancient laborers, with a complete underground water delivery system to visit, offering high cultural value. Ruoqiang’s Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum house many exhibits related to Silk Road culture, and October visits allow for red date picking. Hotan’s Tuancheng retains traditional street styles, with many tourists enjoying stone picking along the Yurungkash River. Yotkan Ancient City’s night lighting is exquisitely designed, suitable for evening strolls. Shache’s Yarkand Khan Palace and Amanishahan Mausoleum have a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Luntai’s Tarim Poplar Forest is a concentrated area of primitive poplar forests, with leaves turning golden in October, offering diverse tree shapes for a good viewing experience. Tianchi Lake has clear water, surrounded by snow mountains and spruce trees, a well-known attraction near Urumqi.
Affected by weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and other factors, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Currently, the New Oriental Express 2026 offers two main types of itineraries, adapted to different seasonal viewing needs. The specific itineraries are as follows:
★ Summer Version Itinerary (14 days)
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

🚂 The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express luxury train is a popular choice for many tourists planning in-depth Xinjiang tours. This year, the Xinjiang railway department plans to operate 35 such trains, running regularly from April to October. The train creates a “mobile high-quality living space,” with all cabins featuring separate wet and dry bathrooms, and adding family connecting rooms. It is equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car. Large luggage can be stored in fixed berths throughout the trip, eliminating the need for daily packing and transfers. The average daily walking distance is controlled within 3,000 steps, suitable for tourists of different ages.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
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Ethnic Family Visit Experience – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
★ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary (11 days)

🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDay 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amanishahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Description
The following are reference prices for different departures of the 2026 New Oriental Express. Prices may fluctuate based on availability, subject to the signed travel contract:

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The New Oriental Express itinerary covers over 20 distinctive scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, balancing natural wonders and cultural experiences. Routes departing in different seasons match the best viewing landscapes of the period. Spring and summer trips focus on northern Xinjiang’s mountain grasslands and lake scenery, while October trips emphasize southern Xinjiang’s cultural relics and poplar forest autumn views.May Departures (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 Departures (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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June Departures (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

In the northern Xinjiang area, Keketuohai is known for its geological wonders, featuring deep canyons, clear rivers, and unique mining relics. The Ahe Highway connects the mountain scenery of Altay, with alternating grasslands and forests along the way, offering good photo opportunities. Hemu Village retains its rustic village style, often shrouded in morning mist over the village and surrounding forests, with many specialty restaurants and handicraft shops to explore. Kanas’s lake and mountain scenery changes colors with the seasons, with surrounding forests, meadows, and clear lakes complementing each other. Shuttle buses within the scenic area go directly to viewpoints, eliminating long hikes. Colorful Beach is a colorful Yadan landform, where rocks display red, orange, yellow, green, and other colors under the setting sun, with a river flowing nearby for rich landscape layers. Sayram Lake is a high-altitude cold-water lake, with wildflowers blooming by the lake in spring and summer. Shuttle buses support a lake tour, stopping at each viewpoint for photos. Nalati Grassland is vast, with rolling meadows, scattered spruce trees, and many folk experience activities to choose from. Bayanbulak Wetland has intertwined river channels and continuous grasslands, with good natural ecology. Kuqa Grand Canyon features reddish-brown mountain bodies, with gentle hiking trails and no steep climbs, making the entire walk manageable. September Departure (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
October Departures (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 current reference prices. Availability and final pricing are subject to customer service feedback on the day of inquiry and the formal contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact phone and WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee Description and Service Description

In the southern Xinjiang area, the Pamir Scenic Area is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Baisha Lake has clear water, with white sand mountains on the shore reflecting the lake and distant mountains for good photos. Karakul Lake sits on a high plateau, surrounded by snow mountains, with calm waters reflecting mountain outlines. Kashgar Old Town retains traditional street patterns, with many specialty handicraft shops and dining spots to explore slowly for local atmosphere. Turpan’s Jiaohe Ancient City is an ancient city ruin, offering a direct sense of historical depth. Karez is an underground water conservancy project created by ancient laborers, with a complete underground water delivery system to visit, offering high cultural value. Ruoqiang’s Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum house many exhibits related to Silk Road culture, and October visits allow for red date picking. Hotan’s Tuancheng retains traditional street styles, with many tourists enjoying stone picking along the Yurungkash River. Yotkan Ancient City’s night lighting is exquisitely designed, suitable for evening strolls. Shache’s Yarkand Khan Palace and Amanishahan Mausoleum have a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Luntai’s Tarim Poplar Forest is a concentrated area of primitive poplar forests, with leaves turning golden in October, offering diverse tree shapes for a good viewing experience. Tianchi Lake has clear water, surrounded by snow mountains and spruce trees, a well-known attraction near Urumqi.Items included in the fee can be referenced as follows, subject to actual consultation and contract:
Accommodation costs for the corresponding class of New Oriental Express cabins, hotel accommodation costs as indicated in the itinerary
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary
Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, including Xinjiang specialty dining experiences
Full tour guide service and exclusive train butler service
All ground transportation transfer costs
Experience project costs as arranged in the itinerary
Travel-related tips:
1. Affected by force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and schedule changes, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary without reducing the original core visiting points.
2. Cancellation and change rules are implemented in accordance with the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China,” “Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China,” and other relevant laws and regulations.
3. Before traveling, please bring valid identification documents. For high-altitude area visits, prepare in advance based on your health condition. Tourists with chronic diseases should bring commonly used medications.
4. Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between regions. Please bring clothing suitable for different temperatures and prepare for sun protection and cold weather.
5. During the tour, please comply with relevant scenic area management regulations and protect the natural environment and cultural relics.
For more details on the 2026 New Oriental Express departures, you can directly call the consultation hotline 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat number for inquiries.
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, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase