New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Purchase Channels and Price Full Analysis
How to buy tickets and make reservations for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you need to 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 reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 When many friends first see the ‘New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourism Special Train,’ their first reaction is:
“Where can I buy tickets for such a special train? How is the price calculated?”
This article focuses on the two key points of ‘ticket purchase’ and ‘price’ to help you clarify your thoughts, tell you where to buy tickets, what the price includes, and how to secure a seat through official channels.
🎟 ️ Where to buy New Oriental Express tickets?
In a nutshell:The New Oriental Express is a tourism special train product approved by the railway, not sold through 12306, but reserved through travel agency channels.
1. Why can’t I buy it on 12306?
Different product nature:The New Oriental Express is a ‘tourism special train,’ sold as a complete tourism product, not as individual train tickets.
Different sales channels:It is clearly reserved through the railway’s professional travel agency channels, such as Zhonggang International Travel Special Train Center, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, etc.
2. Recommended ticket purchase channels
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:With years of deep involvement in Xinjiang tourism, it is one of the ticket cooperation partners for the New Oriental Express, providing consultation, reservation, contract, and follow-up services.
Zhonggang International Travel Special Train Center:A special train service organization under the railway, long-term undertaker of high-end tourism special trains like the New Oriental Express.
3. How to book?
1. Consult on routes and departure dates: Provide the travel agency with information such as travel time, number of people, and budget.
2. Confirm seats and prices: Choose the type of compartment (e.g., Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, etc.) and confirm the current price.
3. Pay a deposit to secure seats: After paying the deposit, the travel agency will report and lock in the berths.
🚂 When many friends first see the ‘New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourism Special Train,’ their first reaction is:4. Sign a tourism contract: Pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure and sign an electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
5. Receive the departure notice: Receive collection information, luggage suggestions, etc., before departure.
4. Booking tips
Book early:It is recommended to book several months in advance, especially during peak seasons like summer and National Day, as Gold Diamond seats are very popular.
Identify official channels:Be sure to choose a regular travel agency with a physical office, good reputation, and the ability to sign contracts.
Check contract information:The contract must clearly specify the train name, itinerary, duration, cost breakdown, cancellation and change rules, etc.
💰 How much does the New Oriental Express cost?
1. Price overview
The New Oriental Express is positioned as a luxury product, with prices ranging from tens of thousands to over one hundred thousand yuan, varying greatly by different compartments, seasons, and routes. For example, reports show that the basic ticket price in 2024 was about 32,000 yuan/person, while the 15-day North and South Xinjiang panorama Gold Diamond compartment in 2023 was quoted at over 40,000 yuan/person.
2. Our company’s ‘New Oriental’ route prices and departure dates
The following are the current prices and departure dates for this route. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
Prices and departure dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 yuan/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
“Where can I buy tickets for such a special train? How is the price calculated?”June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 yuan/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 yuan/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 59,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 yuan/person Third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
💡 Warm reminder
The above are the 2026 execution prices. Actual prices may be slightly adjusted due to factors such as schedule and policies. Please refer to the contract.
Within the same departure date, different compartments (Premium/Xiyue/Boyue Gold Diamond) have different prices, with the price difference mainly reflected in compartment configuration and service standards.
Prices for third and fourth persons apply to multiple people sharing the same compartment. Specific billing rules are subject to the contract.
This article focuses on the two key points of ‘ticket purchase’ and ‘price’ to help you clarify your thoughts, tell you where to buy tickets, what the price includes, and how to secure a seat through official channels.3. What does the price include?
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The fee usually includes the special train seat, hotel accommodation during the itinerary, first admission tickets to most scenic spots, bus transportation during the itinerary, meals, and guide services. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
4. What does the price not include?
The fee usually does not include personal expenses (such as drinks, consumption), optional activities, and additional costs incurred due to force majeure. Specific exclusions are subject to the contract.
👩 💼 Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Among many channels, choosing a professional and reliable travel consultant is crucial. Let us introduce Manager Wang Fei from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
A native of Xinjiang, with over ten years of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry, having traveled extensively across the Tianshan Mountains.
An expert in route planning, familiar with all the ways to play in North and South Xinjiang, road conditions, and weather, skilled in planning classic and off-the-beaten-path routes.
Pure service philosophy, insisting on itineraries with no shopping stops, no hidden consumption, committed to creating a comfortable journey.
> Manager Wang Fei says:“Having been in tourism for so many years, I hope you remember the sunrise at Sayram Lake and the starry sky at Kanas, rather than wasting time in shopping stores. Leave the professional work to me, and you just focus on enjoying the scenery.”
📞 24-hour consultation
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Manager Wang Fei, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
Whether you want to know about the June, September, or October departures, or are torn between choosing a compartment type, you can contact Manager Wang Fei at any time. She will provide detailed itinerary descriptions and price quotes based on your time, budget, and interests.
🗺 ️ Itinerary highlights at a glance
This route adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest in a comfortable compartment and enjoy the scenery during the day. The itinerary is divided into a summer version and an October South Xinjiang version, covering the essence of North and South Xinjiang.
Itinerary at a glance (Summer version)
🎟️ Where to buy New Oriental Express tickets?Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special 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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baishahu Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October South Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
In a nutshell: The New Oriental Express is a tourism special train product approved by the railway, not sold through 12306, but reserved through travel agency channels.Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor Evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking Evening special 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:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum Go to Kashgar
Day 06:Baishahu Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses Evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest Evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💡 Summary
Where to buy tickets?
Through the railway’s official travel agencies, such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary by season and compartment. Please refer to the ‘Prices and departure dates’ section above or consult Manager Wang Fei.
How to plan?
First, decide on the time, then choose the compartment, then sign the contract and pay through official channels, and wait for departure with peace of mind.
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