2027 New Orient Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Senior Silk Road Tour Official Ticket Booking Channel Guide

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang High-End Special Train Senior Silk Road Journey:Slow travel through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, immersive experience of the beauty of the Western Regions’ mountains and rivers
For senior travelers who yearn for vast landscapes and also pursue comfort and pace, a railway journey spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains may be more leisurely than frequent flight transfers and vehicle changes. In 2027, the “New Oriental” high-end tourist special train continues its classic route, using a mobile hotel model with designated items included in the itinerary, connecting Urumqi, Kanas, the Ili River Valley, the Pamir Plateau, and the Turpan Basin. The 14-day itinerary covers snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and oasis ancient cities, with accommodation throughout the journey in train compartments equipped with bathrooms, truly realizing a deep roaming experience of “the train follows the traveler, scenery outside the window, overnight stay in the carriage.”
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route and destinations
The Xinjiang region traversed by the “New Oriental” special train is one of the areas with the most concentrated natural landscape diversity in China. Starting from Tianchi at the edge of the Junggar Basin, heading north into the heart of the Altai Mountains, visiting Kanas Lake and Hemu Village, known as the “back garden”; then heading south along the Ahe Highway, crossing the Altay pastoral area, and entering the Ili River Valley—this fertile land surrounded by the Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains boasts the deep blue of Sayram Lake, the rolling curves of Nalati Grassland, and the sunset spectacle of the winding Bayanbulak Nine Bends.
The itinerary continues westward, going deep into Southern Xinjiang via the southern section of the Duku Highway (one of China’s most beautiful roads), arriving at Kashgar, a millennium-old commercial and travel hub. Here, complete traditional street layouts and lively local life are preserved; the old city, Gaotai Residences, and Id Kah Mosque together form a historical slice of the southern Silk Road. Further west, Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake reflect the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata, and the plateau scenery around Tashkurgan is magnificent and tranquil. On the return journey, the red rock layers of Flaming Mountain, the rammed-earth ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, and the underground water wisdom of the Karez wells tell of the ancient civilization of the Turpan Basin.
The entire route balances natural wonders and cultural heritage, with a relaxed pace, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who value quality experience, prefer fewer hotel changes, and wish to reduce travel fatigue. The train itself is a comfortable mobile residence, equipped with air conditioning, hot water, bathrooms, and attendant services. Each day, short off-train excursions are recommended, returning to the train in the evening to rest, avoiding the trouble of frequently moving luggage and adapting to different accommodation environments.
🗓 Brief itinerary

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang High-End Special Train Senior Silk Road Journey: Slow travel through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, immersive experience of the beauty of the Western Regions’ mountains and riversDay01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas
Day04 Kanas – Hemu
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining
Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland

For senior travelers who yearn for vast landscapes and also pursue comfort and pace, a railway journey spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains may be more leisurely than frequent flight transfers and vehicle changes. In 2027, the “New Oriental” high-end tourist special train continues its classic route, using a mobile hotel model with designated items included in the itinerary, connecting Urumqi, Kanas, the Ili River Valley, the Pamir Plateau, and the Turpan Basin. The 14-day itinerary covers snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and oasis ancient cities, with accommodation throughout the journey in train compartments equipped with bathrooms, truly realizing a deep roaming experience of “the train follows the traveler, scenery outside the window, overnight stay in the carriage.” Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik Family Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan
Day13 Karez Wells – Flaming Mountain – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide

🌄 Detailed introduction to the route and destinations> Note:The actual visiting order and停留 time may be reasonably changed due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price description
According to the finalized departure schedule, the 2027 “New Oriental” special train prices are as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Deluxe Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)

Travel by tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; Customer Service Manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Deluxe Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person

The Xinjiang region traversed by the “New Oriental” special train is one of the areas with the most concentrated natural landscape diversity in China. Starting from Tianchi at the edge of the Junggar Basin, heading north into the heart of the Altai Mountains, visiting Kanas Lake and Hemu Village, known as the “back garden”; then heading south along the Ahe Highway, crossing the Altay pastoral area, and entering the Ili River Valley—this fertile land surrounded by the Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains boasts the deep blue of Sayram Lake, the rolling curves of Nalati Grassland, and the sunset spectacle of the winding Bayanbulak Nine Bends.Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only; the specific cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Prices may fluctuate due to departure schedule, resource allocation, and other factors. Final confirmation shall be based on the information provided by customer service at the time of registration.
📝 Registration method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to inquire in advance about available seats for departure dates and compartment types to arrange travel plans.
🧾 Cost description and service content
The cost usually includes:
Accommodation in train compartments throughout the journey (including bathrooms)

The itinerary continues westward, going deep into Southern Xinjiang via the southern section of the Duku Highway (one of China’s most beautiful roads), arriving at Kashgar, a millennium-old commercial and travel hub. Here, complete traditional street layouts and lively local life are preserved; the old city, Gaotai Residences, and Id Kah Mosque together form a historical slice of the southern Silk Road. Further west, Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake reflect the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata, and the plateau scenery around Tashkurgan is magnificent and tranquil. On the return journey, the red rock layers of Flaming Mountain, the rammed-earth ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, and the underground water wisdom of the Karez wells tell of the ancient civilization of the Turpan Basin. First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Daily main meals and some specialty meals
Local professional guide services
Air-conditioned tourist bus transfers throughout (during off-train sightseeing)
Train attendant services and basic medical support
The cost does not include:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets)

The entire route balances natural wonders and cultural heritage, with a relaxed pace, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who value quality experience, prefer fewer hotel changes, and wish to reduce travel fatigue. The train itself is a comfortable mobile residence, equipped with air conditioning, hot water, bathrooms, and attendant services. Each day, short off-train excursions are recommended, returning to the train in the evening to rest, avoiding the trouble of frequently moving luggage and adapting to different accommodation environments. Personal consumption, alcoholic beverages, (for single registrations, our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Self-funded items not agreed in the itinerary or voluntary upgrade services
All service details, cancellation and modification rules, and handling of force majeure factors shall be executed in accordance with the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China” and relevant regulations, with the specific content of actual consultation and signed contract prevailing.
⚠ ️ Warm tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets, sun protection items, and commonly used medicines.
Some sections (such as the Duku Highway) are subject to seasonal opening restrictions; specific traffic conditions shall be subject to announcements by local traffic management departments.
Scenic area opening hours and visiting policies may change dynamically; please refer to the latest notice before departure.
Train compartments are fixed configurations; room types cannot be changed, but all are equipped with bathrooms and basic comfort.
This 14-day Silk Road special train journey is not a rushed check-in tour of attractions, but a leisurely roaming experience with the train as home and mountains and rivers as companions. For seniors, comfort and pace are often more important than “going to many places”—and the “New Oriental” special train is designed exactly for this.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase