2026 August New Oriental Express Gold Diamond Booking FAQ for Senior Xinjiang Sunset Tour
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to book and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
To book the “New Oriental Express Gold Diamond” Xinjiang tourism special train, the key is to choose the right schedule, room type, and go through official channels. This practical guide will walk you through the entire ticket booking process.
🎟 ️ Step 1:Understand Schedules and Prices
Before consulting, it is recommended to clarify your travel time and budget to quickly lock in your target schedule.
1. Available Schedules
The confirmed departure dates are as follows:
June:1st, 11th, 25th, 30th
September:3rd
October:15th, 25th
2. Prices and Room Types
Prices vary significantly by season and room type, as detailed below:
| Departure Date | Room Type | Single Price (CNY/person) | Third/Fourth Person (CNY/person) |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| June 1st & 30th | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | 67,999 | – |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | 62,999 | – |
To book the “New Oriental Express Gold Diamond” Xinjiang tourism special train, the key is to choose the right schedule, room type, and go through official channels. This practical guide will walk you through the entire ticket booking process.| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | 56,999 | 30,000 |
| June 11th & 25th | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | 69,999 | – |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | 63,999 | – |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | 58,999 | 30,000 |
| September 3rd | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | 71,999 | – |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | 65,999 | – |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | 59,999 | 30,000 |
| October 15th & 25th | Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) | 44,999 | – |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) | 39,999 | – |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) | 36,999 | 20,000 |
💡 Warm Tips
The above are current reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to policies, number of people, etc. Please refer to the final signed contract.
The third and fourth person prices in the same compartment are lower, suitable for family or friends traveling together.
🛌 Step 2:Choose Your Preferred Room Type
🎟️ Step 1: Understand Schedules and PricesThe New Oriental Express Gold Diamond offers three types of compartments with basically the same hardware configuration (e.g., bathroom, wet-dry separation), mainly differing in size and layout.
Premium Gold Diamond:The compartment has the fewest carriages, offering more spacious and private space, suitable for travelers with ample budget seeking a better experience.
Xiyue Gold Diamond:A mainstream comfortable room type with a neat layout and high cost-effectiveness, suitable for most families or friends.
Boyue Gold Diamond:Also a compartment, with a more affordable price and options for third and fourth person occupancy, suitable for groups traveling together.
📞 Step 3:Book Through Official Channels
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourism special train guided by unified railway services. It does not sell tickets to the public through platforms like 12306 and must be booked through a travel agency.
1. Contact the Travel Agency
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking via the following methods:
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Contact Info:18095969599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
2. Professional Consultation
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, familiar with all routes in Xinjiang. She can recommend the most suitable schedule and room type based on your needs (e.g., travel time, budget, group composition).
3. Confirm Details
When consulting, it is recommended to confirm the following information:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Before consulting, it is recommended to clarify your travel time and budget to quickly lock in your target schedule.Schedule and Room Type:Confirm the departure date, return time, compartment type, and specific price.
Included Items:Confirm whether it includes full train accommodation, hotels, most meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and travel insurance.
Excluded Items:Confirm personal expenses, optional activities, and other costs to be borne by yourself.
Special Needs:If you are traveling with elderly or children, communicate in advance to arrange more suitable berths and itinerary pace.
4. Secure Your Spot
Submit Information:After confirming intent, provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, and other information as required for booking and insurance.
Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit to secure your spot. The specific amount and payment method are subject to confirmation by the travel agency.
Sign Contract:The travel agency will provide a formal travel contract. Please read the terms carefully before signing.
Receive Tour Notice:Before departure, you will receive a tour notice including meeting time, location, and items to bring.
💡 Step 4:Practical Booking Tips
Book Early:Gold Diamond series compartments are limited, especially during the peak season from June to September. It is recommended to consult several months in advance to avoid missing your preferred schedule.
Clarify Needs:When communicating with customer service, clearly state the composition of travelers (e.g., whether there are elderly or children), physical condition, and budget range to get more accurate recommendations.
Focus on Contract:Carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change policies, and other terms in the contract to ensure clear rights and responsibilities for both parties.
📋 Step 5:Understand Itinerary Overview
1. Available SchedulesThe “New Oriental Express Gold Diamond” offers a comprehensive deep tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a “travel by night, tour by day” design and a relaxed pace. Below are two main itinerary versions:
1. Summer Version (14 days, 13 nights)
D01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
D02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
D03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
D04:Hemu – Kanas
D05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
D06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
D07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
D09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
D10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
D11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
D12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
The confirmed departure dates are as follows:D13:Turpan – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Farewell
2. October Southern Xinjiang Version (11 days, 10 nights)
D01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
D02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
D03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
D04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
D05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
D06:Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
D07:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – High Platform Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
D08:Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
D09:Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
D10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
D11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Please Note:The specific itinerary order, attraction stop times, etc., may be adjusted based on actual conditions. Refer to the tour notice and contract.
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