How to Play the 15 Day Tour of Xinjiang by New Orient Express 2026 Eastern Xinjiang Itinerary Costs Ticket Purchase Guide Recommended Routes Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
Comprehensive Guide to the 15-Day In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang by the New Oriental Express:Analysis of the Dual-Route Itinerary for Eastern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026
🌄 Route Highlights:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’
The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026, with its unique design of ‘panoramic sunroof + full soft sleeper train,’ has become a representative of high-end tourism trains in Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and an intelligent temperature control system. Passengers can lie down to stargaze while traveling at night and transform into a mobile viewing platform when parked during the day. The itinerary covers both the northern and southern parts of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, the Ili River Valley, and the Old Town of Kashgar, while also delving into lesser-known destinations like the Pamir Plateau and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, offering a ‘one-train view of all four seasons in Xinjiang.’
🚂 Simple Itinerary (Summer 2026 Edition)
▶ Eastern and Northern Xinjiang Loop (14 Days)
☀ Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations (Recommended free activities: International Bazaar, Xinjiang Museum)
☀ Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Koktokay Geopark → Altay (overnight on the train)
☀ Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (experience staying in a Tuvan wooden house)
☀ Day 04:Hemu → Kanas Lake (boat tour + climb to Guanyu Terrace)
☀ Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur Town → Colorful Beach (sunset light and shadow) → train
☀ Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (cycling around the lake) → Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
☀ Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (hiking on the aerial grassland)
☀ Day 08:Nalati → Middle section of the Dukou Highway → Bayanbulak (sunset at the Nine Curves)
☀ Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern section of the Dukou Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → train
☀ Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Tourist Area → Taxkorgan County
Comprehensive Guide to the 15-Day In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang by the New Oriental Express: Analysis of the Dual-Route Itinerary for Eastern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026☀ Day 11:Taxkorgan → Home visit to local families of various ethnic groups → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (night tour of the old town)
☀ Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Flaming Mountains + Karez Wells) → train
☀ Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (one-day tour of Tianshan Tianchi)
☀ Day 14:See off the tour group in Urumqi
▶ In-Depth Southern Xinjiang Loop (11 Days)
☀ Day 01:Gather in Urumqi (Recommended free activity: Red Hill Park)
☀ Day 02:Train → Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City + Grape Manor) → Ruoqiang
☀ Day 03:Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Jujube Picking
☀ Day 04:Hotan (Tuancheng Folk Street + Jade Dragon Kashgar River treasure hunting)
☀ Day 05:Shache (Yarkant Khan’s Palace) → Kashgar
☀ Day 06:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → return to Kashgar
☀ Day 07:Kashgar Old Town (Id Kah Mosque + High Terrace Residences) → train → Kuqa
☀ Day 08:Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon + Kuqa Royal Palace)
☀ Day 09:Luntai (Tarim Poplar Forest) → train → Urumqi
☀ Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → farewell dinner
🌄 Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’☀ Day 11:See off the tour group
💰 Price Explanation (Reference for 2026)
According to the recent schedules of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the group schedules and prices for the New Oriental Express in 2026 are as follows:
📅 May Schedule:
Noble Gold Diamond (3 compartments):59,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 compartments):54,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 compartments):49,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth Person in the Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
📅 June Schedule:
June 1st/30th:
Noble Gold Diamond:67,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:56,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth Person in the Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
June 11th/25th:
Noble Gold Diamond:69,999 yuan/person
The newly upgraded New Oriental Express in 2026, with its unique design of ‘panoramic sunroof + full soft sleeper train,’ has become a representative of high-end tourism trains in Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and an intelligent temperature control system. Passengers can lie down to stargaze while traveling at night and transform into a mobile viewing platform when parked during the day. The itinerary covers both the northern and southern parts of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, the Ili River Valley, and the Old Town of Kashgar, while also delving into lesser-known destinations like the Pamir Plateau and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, offering a ‘one-train view of all four seasons in Xinjiang.’Xi Yue Gold Diamond:63,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth Person in the Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
📅 September Schedule:
September 3rd:
Noble Gold Diamond:71,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:59,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth Person in the Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
📅 October Schedule:
October 15th/25th:
Noble Gold Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:36,999 yuan/person
Third/Fourth Person in the Same Cabin:20,000 yuan/person
🚂 Simple Itinerary (Summer 2026 Edition)❗ Important Reminder:
The price includes full soft sleeper on the train, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 10 breakfasts and 18 main meals (including special meals), local guide services, and travel insurance; it does not include round-trip major transportation, personal expenses, or secondary consumption within scenic spots. Availability and prices may fluctuate with schedules, and specifics are subject to contract confirmation.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for information on schedule availability and the signing process. Registration requires providing valid identification information and signing a travel contract. After the group is formed, a detailed departure notice will be sent.
💡 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
✔ Fees Include:
Soft sleeper berth on the train (including bathroom)
Entrance tickets and shuttle buses within the itinerary
10 breakfasts and 18 main meals throughout the trip (including special meals like roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice)
Local Chinese-speaking guide services
Travel accident insurance
✔ Fees Do Not Include:
Round-trip major transportation from various locations to Urumqi
Personal expenses and self-funded items during the itinerary
Additional arrangements if room sharing is unsuccessful for single registrants (subject to separate negotiation)
▶ Eastern and Northern Xinjiang Loop (14 Days)❗ Service Explanation:
1. The itinerary may be changed due to weather, policies, etc., and the route can be optimized after mutual agreement;
2. The train is equipped with an onboard doctor and 24-hour hot water supply;
3. Each group is limited to 28-40 people to ensure service quality;
4. Specific service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌈 Seasonal Play Guide
▶ May-June:The grasslands in northern Xinjiang are turning green, and wildflowers are abundant in the Ili River Valley, suitable for photography enthusiasts;
▶ September-October:The poplar forests in southern Xinjiang turn golden, and the snow-capped mountains on the Pamir Plateau are clear, making it the golden period for autumn scenery;
▶ Winter (December-February):Some schedules are suspended, but customized in-depth ice and snow tours are available in Kanas, Hemu, and other places.
📌 Precautions
1. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference with the mainland, and the itinerary arrangement has considered changes in daily routines;
2. The Pamir Plateau is over 3,000 meters above sea level, and it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance;
3. Charging ports are available on the train, but it is recommended to bring a power bank;
4. Consumption within scenic spots is a personal matter; please consume rationally and ask for invoices.
🚩 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
The newly upgraded train in 2026 adopts an integrated design of ‘sightseeing + accommodation,’ saving time by traveling at night and stopping at core scenic spots during the day, avoiding the fatigue of traditional tour groups. The itinerary covers more than 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-rated scenic spots and delves into lesser-known destinations like Taxkorgan County and Luntai Poplar Forest, suitable for travelers pursuing quality and depth.
(Approximately 1,800 words in total, information updated as of March 2026, subject to the recent announcements of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
