2026NewOrientExpressTourTrainTicketPurchaseGuideBookingChannelsandScheduleSummary RecommendedRoutesCostandPrice
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
Exploring the Silk Road:2026 New Oriental Express In-Depth Travel Guide✨
🚂 Route Highlights:A Moving Luxury Viewing Platform
The New Oriental Express tourist train, upgraded in 2025, has become a benchmark project for high-end railway tourism in China. This “hotel on wheels” consisting of 16 carriages is equipped with gold-diamond-class compartments, each featuring a private bathroom, large observation windows, and a constant-temperature air conditioning system. The train travels through three major geographical units: the Tianshan Mountains, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Pamir Plateau, connecting over 30 world heritage-level landscapes and offering an immersive travel experience where “the train window becomes a picture frame.”
The train features three specially designed themed routes:
Summer Panoramic Loop (14 days):Covering northern Xinjiang grasslands and southern Xinjiang culture
Autumn Populus Euphratica Route (11 days):Focusing on the Tarim River ecological corridor
Winter Ice and Snow Fantasy (10 days):Exclusive access to Kanas’s icy wonderland
🗓 ️Departure Dates and Prices (New for 2026)
Currently announced departure dates cover the golden travel season from May to October, divided into three pricing tiers:
💎 Noble Gold-Diamond Suite (3-person compartment)
Exploring the Silk Road: 2026 New Oriental Express In-Depth Travel Guide✨May 6/14:59,999 RMB per person
June 1/30:67,999 RMB per person
June 11/25:69,999 RMB per person
September 3:71,999 RMB per person
October 15/25:44,999 RMB per person
🌙 Xi Yue Gold-Diamond Suite (4-person compartment)
Prices for corresponding dates are:54,999/62,999/63,999/65,999/39,999 RMB per person
🛏 ️Bo Yue Gold-Diamond Suite (5-person compartment)
Prices for corresponding dates are:49,999/56,999/58,999/59,999/36,999 RMB per person
👨👩👧👦 Family Discount:Third and fourth passengers pay 30,000 RMB each (20,000 RMB each for October departures)
Special Notes:Prices include all meals, first-entry tickets to scenic spots, and train accommodation. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Availability must be confirmed in real-time through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🚂Route Highlights: A Moving Luxury Viewing Platform📜 Classic Itinerary Breakdown (Summer Panoramic Loop)
🌄 Days 1-2:Departure from Urumqi
Check into hotel upon arrival, board the New Oriental Express the next day, travel along the edge of the Junggar Basin, and arrive at Koktokay Geopark in the evening to enjoy the sunset over the Irtysh River at the foot of Zhongshan.
🏔 ️Days 3-5:Secret Realms of Altay
While crossing the Ahe Highway, enjoy panoramic views of the circular tire tracks at Mine No. 3 through the train windows. Experience staying in a Tuvan wooden house in Hemu Village (advance reservation required). The Kanas Lake boat tour offers professional commentary. A special home visit to families of various ethnic groups in Chonghur Town is arranged, where you can taste freshly brewed milk tea and baursak.
🌊 Days 6-8:Ili Valley
Cycling around Sayram Lake is accompanied by a professional guide. The Nalati Grassland features an in-depth tour of the aerial grassland. Five scenic stops are specially set up along the middle section of the Dukou Highway. Timelapse photography equipment rental is available for shooting the meandering Ba音布鲁克 (Bayinbuluk) River.
🏜 ️Days 9-11:Southern Xinjiang Culture
Hiking in Kuqa Grand Canyon is equipped with ropes and headlamps. Kashgar Old City offers professional photography guide services. The Pamir Plateau itinerary includes altitude sickness prevention medication and portable oxygen tanks. Home visits to families of various ethnic groups allow participation in eagle flute playing experiences.
🍇 Days 12-14:Grand Finale in Turpan
AR guide devices are provided at Jiaohe Ancient City. Grape Valley picking offers graded screening services. A farewell dinner is hosted at the Urumqi International Bazaar, featuring performances by artists from various ethnic groups.
The New Oriental Express tourist train, upgraded in 2025, has become a benchmark project for high-end railway tourism in China. This “hotel on wheels” consisting of 16 carriages is equipped with gold-diamond-class compartments, each featuring a private bathroom, large observation windows, and a constant-temperature air conditioning system. The train travels through three major geographical units: the Tianshan Mountains, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Pamir Plateau, connecting over 30 world heritage-level landscapes and offering an immersive travel experience where “the train window becomes a picture frame.”🎫 Complete Booking Guide
Channel Selection:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Required Materials:Copies of valid identification, health commitment form, special dietary requirements explanation
Payment Methods:Bank transfer/third-party payment platforms supported (electronic contract signing required)
Group Formation Criteria:Departure possible with a minimum of 20 passengers per train, maximum capacity of 60
Consultation Method:Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for the latest availability
💰 Fee Explanation and Service Standards
Basic Fees Include:
✔ ️Exclusive compartment accommodation on the New Oriental Express
✔ ️18 main meals throughout the journey (including 6 special meals)
✔ ️Professional tour guide team (1 guide per 10 passengers)
The train features three specially designed themed routes:✔ ️VIP access services at scenic spots
✔ ️Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB per person)
Self-Paid Items Explanation:
▫️Kanas Lake boat tour:280 RMB per person
▫️Nalati helicopter tour:1,200 RMB per person
▫️Taxkorgan permit processing:Free (materials must be submitted in advance)
Service Guarantees:
24-hour butler service in each carriage
Twice-daily temperature checks
Luggage direct-to-room service
Emergency medical kit (including common medications)
Summer Panoramic Loop (14 days): Covering northern Xinjiang grasslands and southern Xinjiang culture⚠ ️Important Notes
1. Pamir Plateau itinerary requires permit application materials to be submitted 30 days in advance
2. Dukou Highway is recommended from June to September annually; specific dates are subject to traffic department announcements
3. October departures do not include grassland cycling; replaced with Populus Euphratica forest photography guidance
4. Free WiFi is available on the train, but signal may be weak in some mountainous areas
5. In case of extreme weather, both parties may agree to reasonable itinerary changes
🌸 Seasonal Limited Experiences
May-June:Exclusive photography session at Ili lavender fields
July-August:Observation of Nalati Grassland Naadam Festival
September-October:Aerial photography services for Populus Euphratica forest along the Tarim River
November-December:Guided ice and snow hiking in Kanas
Current data shows that availability for June 2026 departures is less than 30%; we recommend booking 60 days in advance. Specific prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; the final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties. This summer, let’s ride the New Oriental Express to traverse 3,000 kilometers of magnificent landscapes and embark on an in-depth journey without rushing!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
