New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train 2027 Ticket Buying Guide Official Authorized Booking Channels
The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure and cabin type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout
The Complete Guide to the 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train:A Practical Guide from Cabin Confirmation to Itinerary Planning》✨
🌄 [Route Overview:A Moving Five-Star Hotel Crossing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, with its unique design of “the train moves with the scenery, traveling by night and touring by day,” connects highlights such as Kanas in northern Xinjiang, the Ili grasslands, and the ancient city of Kashgar in southern Xinjiang. In 2027 the route is fully upgraded, launching dual versions of the new Snow Lotus train body and the classic old train body, offering three cabin choices: Golden Diamond/Xiyue/Blue Diamond, to meet different budget needs. The train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, a dining bar and bar, and is staffed throughout with bilingual guides and onboard doctors, making it a travel experience comparable to a “land cruise ship.”
🚂 [Full Cabin Confirmation Process:Three Steps to Lock In Your Preferred Seat]
1️⃣ Choose the train body:The new train body (Snow Lotus) has newer facilities and lower cabin density; the old train body is more cost-effective and suitable for in-depth travel enthusiasts.
2️⃣ Choose the room type:
▪️ Golden Diamond Car:1.5-meter large bed + bathroom (suitable for couples/families)
▪️ Xiyue Car:1-meter single bed ×2 + dry-wet separated bathroom (suitable for friends traveling together)
▪️ Blue Diamond Car:2-person room/4-person room with shared bathroom (economy choice)
3️⃣ Confirmation process:
① Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (18095969599) to check remaining seats
② Provide valid ID information to lock the cabin number (the new train body supports online berth selection)
③ Pay the deposit after signing the electronic contract (the balance is paid in full 30 days before departure)
The Complete Guide to the 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train: A Practical Guide from Cabin Confirmation to Itinerary Planning》✨📅 [2027 Departure Dates and Price Reference]
▌New train body prices (14 days, 13 nights)
April-May:Luxury Golden Diamond 65,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 58,999 yuan/person
June-August:Luxury Golden Diamond 68,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 yuan/person
September:Luxury Golden Diamond 72,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 66,999 yuan/person
▌Old train body prices (flexible departures)
Golden Diamond large-bed room:38,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:28,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:24,999 yuan/person
❗ Price notes:The final price is subject to the signed official contract; prices may fluctuate with travel season and group size. Booking 60 days in advance is recommended to enjoy early-bird discounts.
🗺 ️[2027 Simple Itinerary (New Train Body Version)]
Day01:Nationwide→Urumqi (free time, recommended: International Grand Bazaar)
Day02:Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Beitun (overnight on the special train)
Day03:Beitun→Wucaitan→Kanas (stay in a small wooden cabin in the scenic area)
🌄[Route Overview: A Moving Five-Star Hotel Crossing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]Day04:Kanas→Hemu Village (horseback visit to a Tuva family)
Day05:Hemu→Ahe Highway→Jinghe South (overnight in the observation car of the special train)
Day06:Jinghe South→Sayram Lake→Liuxing Street→Yining
Day07:Yining→Nalati Sky Grassland (experience home visits with people of all ethnic groups)
Day08:Nalati→Bayinbuluke→Duku Highway→Kuqa
Day09:Kuqa→Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon→Kashgar (overnight on the special train)
Day10:Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Tashkurgan (apply for a permit)
Day11:Tashkurgan→Pamir Plateau→Kashgar (stroll around Id Kah Square)
Day12:Kashgar→Xiangfei Garden→Turpan (overnight on the special train)
Day13:Turpan→Karez→Flaming Mountains→Urumqi
Day14:Return from Urumqi
🚆 [Transportation Connection Guide]
✈ ️ Urumqi Diwopu Airport→city center:
Airport shuttle 15 yuan/person (40 minutes)
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, with its unique design of “the train moves with the scenery, traveling by night and touring by day,” connects highlights such as Kanas in northern Xinjiang, the Ili grasslands, and the ancient city of Kashgar in southern Xinjiang. In 2027 the route is fully upgraded, launching dual versions of the new Snow Lotus train body and the classic old train body, offering three cabin choices: Golden Diamond/Xiyue/Blue Diamond, to meet different budget needs. The train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, a dining bar and bar, and is staffed throughout with bilingual guides and onboard doctors, making it a travel experience comparable to a “land cruise ship.” Taxi by meter is about 40 yuan (avoid morning and evening rush hours)
Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
🚂 Special train connection:
Urumqi Station has a dedicated waiting area, with shuttle buses arranged 1 hour in advance
Scenic areas such as Kanas/Hemu use off-road vehicles seamlessly connected with the special train
🎫 [Tickets and Opening Policies (Latest in 2026)]
▪️ Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan + shuttle bus 60 yuan (real-name reservation required)
▪️ Kanas Scenic Area:160 yuan + shuttle bus 70 yuan (peak season daily limit of 15,000 people)
▪️ Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving around the lake requires an additional ticket)
▪️ Duku Highway:Recommended for vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (open June-September)
⚠ ️ Special reminder:The Pamir Plateau requires a permit applied for in Kashgar in advance (free); bring the original valid ID.
🍴 [Unmissable Taste Experiences]
▪️ Urumqi:Lingguan Lane baked samsa (3 yuan each), Hotan Street hand-grabbed rice
▪️ Kanas:Tuva family banquet (specialty milk tea + baursak)
▪️ Kashgar:Century-old teahouse herbal tea (15 yuan/pot), Ailijiang naan-pit meat
🚂[Full Cabin Confirmation Process: Three Steps to Lock In Your Preferred Seat]▪️ Special train exclusive:Daily freshly boiled Xinjiang milk tea + seasonal fruit platter
📸 [Photographers’ Secret Vantage Points]
1️⃣ Hemu Village morning mist:Climb the Harden Platform and use a telephoto lens to compress the wooden cabins and birch forest
2️⃣ West bank of Sayram Lake:Shoot swans playing in the water at 4 p.m. when the light is soft
3️⃣ Kashgar Ancient City opening ceremony:Capture the dancers’ expressions at Id Kah Square at 9:30
4️⃣ Northern section of Duku Highway:Wait for the mist-shrouded “Sky Waterfall” spectacle
💡 [Manager Wang Fei’s 10 Thoughtful Tips]
1️⃣ Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from the mainland; all times marked in the itinerary are Beijing time
2️⃣ June-August: it is recommended to bring a windbreaker; at night in Kanas/Bayinbuluke around 10℃ is recommended
3️⃣ The special train does not provide disposable slippers; bring your own or purchase the train’s commemorative version
4️⃣ The daily itinerary includes 3 main meals; specialty meals such as roast whole lamb require booking 3 days in advance
5️⃣ In case of dusty weather, the special train will activate its air purification system and change the itinerary
6️⃣ Carrying a student ID/senior citizen card, etc. can enjoy discounts on some scenic area tickets
7️⃣ The special train provides 220V charging ports, but high-power appliances must be reported
1️⃣ Choose the train body: the new train body (Snow Lotus) has newer facilities and lower cabin density; the old train body is more cost-effective and suitable for in-depth travel enthusiasts. 8️⃣ Drones are prohibited in the Hemu/Kanas scenic areas; they must be reported at the police office
9️⃣ The Turpan section has extremely strong ultraviolet rays; it is recommended to bring SPF50+ sunscreen
🔟 If you encounter any problems, you can call the 24-hour butler hotline 18095969599 at any time
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat are the same number). As a local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang tourism for more than ten years, Manager Wang Fei can customize special itineraries such as “photography-themed groups” and “parent-child study groups” according to your needs, and provides individual booking services for hotels/custom vehicles/tickets across Xinjiang.
⚠ ️[Disclaimer]
The information in this article is compiled based on public materials as of December 2026. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and is subject to the final contract of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Some scenic areas require advance reservations; it is recommended to confirm details with customer service 30 days before departure.
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✅ The featured “three-step cabin confirmation method” solves the room selection problem
✅ Integrates the latest 2026 ticket policies and transportation rules
✅ Adds locals’ secret photography vantage points and a food map
✅ Highlights Manager Wang Fei’s professional endorsement to enhance trust
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