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How do I buy tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express luxury tourist train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. 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.
New Oriental Express North and South Xinjiang Special Train:A poetic slow-travel guide for seniors🌄
(1) Route features:A mobile viewing platform designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly travelers🚂
While regular tour groups are still rushing along the road, the New Oriental Express has already condensed the essence of North and South Xinjiang into a flowing visual feast. This special train, called a “land cruise ship” by tourists, is specially optimized for groups aged 50 and above:
Carriage configuration:
The entire train uses soft-sleeper compartments, each equipped with a bathroom, constant-temperature air conditioning, and a humidifier
A medical room is specially set up, with a general practitioner and first-aid equipment accompanying the group
The dining car provides senior-friendly meals that are low-sugar, low-salt, and easy to digest
The entertainment car is equipped with mahjong tables, calligraphy desks, and karaoke equipment
Itinerary design:
Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with a rest period of more than 2 hours arranged at noon
Sightseeing time at attractions is extended by 30%-50% compared with regular groups
Special activities such as morning exercise, tea art, and wellness lectures are specially arranged
Support:
Each carriage is equipped with 2 staff members, with a 24-hour patrol system
Point-to-point transfers are used between scenic areas to reduce transfer steps
Green channels are established with tertiary hospitals along the route
(2) Latest simple itinerary for 2026 (summer version)🗓️
According to the latest schedule, a total of 12 departures are offered from May to October. The following uses the June departure as an example:
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather

New Oriental Express North and South Xinjiang Special Train: A poetic slow-travel guide for seniors🌄Day 2:Urumqi→New Oriental Express→Keketuohai (geopark tour)→Altay
Day 3:Altay→Ahe Highway (self-driving experience)→Hemu Village (Tuva family visit)
Day 4:Hemu→Kanas (Three Bays hike)
Day 5:Kanas→Chonghu’er→Wucaitan→Special Train
Day 6:Jinghe→Sayram Lake (lake-loop cycling)→Yining
Day 7:Yining→Nalati Grassland (Kazakh folk experience)
Day 8:Nalati→Middle section of Duku Highway→Bayinbuluke (sunset viewing at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
Day 9:Bayinbuluke→Southern section of Duku Highway→Kuqa Grand Canyon→Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Pamir Scenic Area→Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan→Tajik family visit→Karakul Lake→Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar→Turpan (grape picking in Grape Valley)→Special Train
Day 13:Turpan→Urumqi
Day 14:See off the group in Urumqi
(3) Price system and departure schedule explanation💰
Latest 2026 price list (unit:yuan/person):
May departures:
May 6, May 14
Deluxe Gold Diamond (3 compartments):59999
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 compartments):54999

(1) Route features: A mobile viewing platform designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly travelers🚂Boyue Gold Diamond (5 compartments):49999
Third/fourth person:30000
June departures:
June 1, June 30
Deluxe Gold Diamond:67999
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62999
Boyue Gold Diamond:56999
Third/fourth person:30000
June 11, June 25
Deluxe Gold Diamond:69999
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63999
Boyue Gold Diamond:58999
Third/fourth person:30000
September departures:
September 3
Deluxe Gold Diamond:71999
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65999
Boyue Gold Diamond:59999
Third/fourth person:30000
October departures:

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with more than 10 years of experience and rich expertise. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotations
While regular tour groups are still rushing along the road, the New Oriental Express has already condensed the essence of North and South Xinjiang into a flowing visual feast. This special train, called a “land cruise ship” by tourists, is specially optimized for groups aged 50 and above:October 15, October 25
Deluxe Gold Diamond:44999
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39999
Boyue Gold Diamond:36999
Third/fourth person:20000
Special notice:
Price includes:Accommodation throughout the special train journey, first admission tickets to scenic areas, 8 main meals and 7 breakfasts, tour guide service
Price does not include:Personal expenses, secondary consumption within scenic areas
The final price is subject to the signed contract and may be slightly adjusted according to market conditions
(4) Senior-friendly service standards👨‍⚕️
Health management:
A health assessment form is provided before travel
Basic medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and blood glucose meters accompanies the group
Temperature monitoring twice a day, morning and evening
Itinerary changes:
Outdoor activity times are flexibly changed according to weather conditions
Backup indoor plans are automatically activated in extreme weather
Electric mobility vehicle service is provided for sightseeing in scenic areas
Catering services:

Carriage configuration:The dining car is equipped with a microwave for heating brought food
Special meals such as medicinal soups and wellness porridge are provided
The dining area has an accessible dining zone
(5) Registration notice📝
To register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the following materials are required:
Copy of valid ID documents
Recent medical examination report (mandatory for those aged 65 and above)
Emergency contact information
Registration process:
Telephone consultation:181-3962-2229
WeChat communication:181-3962-2229
Submit materials→Sign contract→Pay deposit→Travel confirmation
(6) Frequently asked questions❓
Q:How do I choose a suitable compartment type?
A:The 3-person compartment is suitable for family travel, the 4-person compartment is more cost-effective, and the 5-person compartment is more spacious. It is recommended to choose according to the number of companions and budget.
Q:Will the special train pass through high-altitude areas?
A:The Tashkurgan section of the itinerary is at an altitude of about 3,200 meters. We will:
Distribute altitude sickness medication in advance
Equip portable oxygen cylinders

The entire train uses soft-sleeper compartments, each equipped with a bathroom, constant-temperature air conditioning, and a humidifier; control the intensity of the day’s activities
Q:What should be done if someone feels unwell?
A:Contact the accompanying doctor immediately. In serious cases, we will:
Activate the emergency plan
Contact the nearest medical institution
Arrange dedicated accompaniment
(7) Special notice💡
New services added in 2026:
Each group is equipped with 2 bilingual guides
VIP channel service is provided at scenic areas
A commemorative travel photo album is given as a gift
Current remaining seats:
About 30% remaining for May departures
About 45% remaining for June departures
About 60% remaining for October departures
(8) Contact us📞
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229
WeChat customer service:181-3962-2229
Service hours:09:00-21:00 (open all year round)
This mobile viewing platform crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains is welcoming silver-haired travelers with more thoughtful services. As the special train slowly passes through deserts and oases, you will witness Xinjiang’s changing seasons before the window—Sayram Lake glistening like sapphire in the morning light, Kanas Lake reflecting golden clouds at dusk, and the starry sky over the Pamir Plateau seeming within reach. This is not recommended as just a trip, but a poetic journey to rediscover the beauty of life.
2027 Xinjiang New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase