New Oriental Express 15 Day Tour in Xinjiang 2026 Travel Agency Shares 3 Tips Costs Booking Practical Advice Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
15-Day In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang by New Oriental Express:2026 Brand-New Experience Guide✨
🌄 Route Highlights:A mobile ‘five-star viewing platform’
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist train, the New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded in 2026, featuring ‘full soft sleepers + panoramic windows + themed carriages’ as its core highlights. It connects classic landscapes such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, covering four major landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and deserts. The train is equipped with scenic king-size beds, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, a dining car offering meals and fusion cuisine, and a bar car where small concerts can be held, making it a ‘mobile boutique hotel.’
🚂 Itinerary Design:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop + Night Travel Mode by Special Train
Based on the latest schedules for 2026, the route is divided into a Summer Version (June-September) and an October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Colors Version, both adopting a ‘sightseeing during the day, traveling at night’ model to maximize time utilization. Taking the Summer Version as an example:
🌿 Quick Overview of Summer Version Itinerary
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 2:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Koktokay Geopark (Explore Mine No. 3) → Altay
Day 3:Altay → Ahe Highway (A secret spot for self-drive enthusiasts) → Hemu Village (Experience Tuvan wooden houses)
Day 4:Hemu → Kanas (Hike the Three Bays, overlook the panorama from Guanyu Platform)
Day 5:Kanas → Chonghur Town → Colorful Beach (Shoot Yardang landform at sunset) → Special Train
15-Day In-Depth Tour of Xinjiang by New Oriental Express: 2026 Brand-New Experience Guide✨Day 6:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (Cycling around the lake) → Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
Day 7:Yining → Nalati Grassland (Horseback riding across the aerial grassland)
Day 8:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (Sunset at the Nine Curves)
Day 9:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Tourist Area (Stone City, Golden Grassland) → Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake (Reflection of Muztagata Peak) → Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Irrigation System) → Special Train
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (Free activities recommended at the International Bazaar)
Day 14:Urumqi → See off the tour group
🍁 Changes for October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Colors Version
Focus on adding Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest (Luntai Section) and autumn scenery of Tianshan Tianchi, reducing grassland itineraries, more suitable for photography enthusiasts. For example:
🌄Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’Day 9:Head to Luntai → Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest (Shoot the golden ocean) → Special Train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi (Cable car to the top of Mayashan) → Farewell Dinner
💰 Price Description:Pricing by Cabin Type, Dynamic Changes in Available Seats
Prices for 2026 fluctuate based on cabin type and departure date, subject to contract confirmation:
May 6, May 14:
Noble Gold Diamond (3 compartments):59,999 yuan/person
Royal Gold Diamond (4 compartments):54,999 yuan/person
Platinum Gold Diamond (5 compartments):49,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Persons in Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
June 1, June 30:
Noble Gold Diamond:67,999 yuan/person
Royal Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist train, the New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded in 2026, featuring ‘full soft sleepers + panoramic windows + themed carriages’ as its core highlights. It connects classic landscapes such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, covering four major landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and deserts. The train is equipped with scenic king-size beds, bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, a dining car offering meals and fusion cuisine, and a bar car where small concerts can be held, making it a ‘mobile boutique hotel.’Platinum Gold Diamond:56,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Persons in Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
June 11, June 25:
Noble Gold Diamond:69,999 yuan/person
Royal Gold Diamond:63,999 yuan/person
Platinum Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Persons in Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
September 3:
Noble Gold Diamond:71,999 yuan/person
Royal Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Platinum Gold Diamond:59,999 yuan/person
🚂Itinerary Design: Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop + Night Travel Mode by Special TrainThird and Fourth Persons in Same Cabin:30,000 yuan/person
October 15, October 25 (Autumn Special):
Noble Gold Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Royal Gold Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Platinum Gold Diamond:36,999 yuan/person
Third and Fourth Persons in Same Cabin:20,000 yuan/person
📝 Practical Tips:3 Tricks to Enjoy the New Oriental Express
Trick 1:Choose cabin type based on needs
The Noble Gold Diamond cabin includes a reception area, suitable for families or business travel; the Platinum Gold Diamond offers good value for money, suitable for young groups. All cabin types are equipped with humidifiers and safes. It is recommended to book lower or middle berths 30 days in advance.
Trick 2:Off-peak shooting techniques
To capture the morning mist at Kanas, arrive at Guanyu Platform by 6 a.m.; for cycling around Sayram Lake, it is recommended to travel counterclockwise to avoid tour groups; for the Pamir Plateau, a permit is required (can be obtained for free at the Kashgar International Self-Drive Camping Ground).
Based on the latest schedules for 2026, the route is divided into a Summer Version (June-September) and an October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Colors Version, both adopting a ‘sightseeing during the day, traveling at night’ model to maximize time utilization. Taking the Summer Version as an example:Trick 3:Travel light guide
The train provides disposable toiletries, but it is recommended to bring your own thermos, sunscreen (SPF50+), and sunglasses. The temperature varies greatly during the Southern Xinjiang itinerary, so bring a windbreaker and a thin down jacket.
🎯 Registration Method:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing provides one-on-one consultations. Valid identification information is required for registration, and children’s height must be indicated (free for children under 1.2 meters but no bed provided).
💡 Fee Description and Service Details
Fees Include:Special train soft sleepers, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, tour guide services, travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:Personal consumption, self-funded items (e.g., horseback riding in Nalati at 200 yuan/hour), (single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible, special circumstances require negotiation).
Service Upgrades:In 2026, a new ‘Train Conductor Live Stream’ service will be added to share scenic views in real-time; each tour group will be accompanied by a doctor to cope with altitude sickness.
⚠ ️Precautions:Policies and Weather Subject to Change
Scenic Spot Opening:Kanas and the Pamir Tourist Area require real-name reservations, subject to the scenic spot’s daily announcement.
Transportation Tips:The Duku Highway is recommended for travel from June to September; if traffic control is encountered, it will be changed to the Yizhao Highway.
Force Majeure Factors:In case of extreme weather, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement.
Tips from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:Prices and available seats are subject to contract confirmation. It is recommended to check the weather forecast 15 days before travel and bring common medications. For more details, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing to start your slow journey along the Silk Road!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
