2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Schedule and Fare Guide, High End Silk Road Journey Duration Reference

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 Luxury Special Train:Silk Road Panorama 14-Day Slow Travel Guide
As the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow peaks and boundless grasslands; as the sunset falls on the white sand lake surface of the Pamir Plateau, the aroma of freshly boiled milk tea drifts through the carriage—this is not a movie scene, but the in-depth Xinjiang journey that the 2027 New Oriental Express unfolds for you. Different from the compact pace of regular group tours, this high-end special train journey, with a “mobile hotel” as its carrier, integrates the magnificence of Northern Xinjiang, the vastness of Southern Xinjiang, and the historical threads of the Silk Road into 14 days of unhurried time.
🌄 Route Highlights:Panoramic coverage, experiencing the mountains and rivers of the Western Regions in one journey
The New Oriental Express route spans east, west, south, and north Xinjiang. Departing from the capital Urumqi, it heads north deep into the Altai Mountains to visit the fairy-tale secret realms of Kanas and Hemu; then follows the Ahe Highway south, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin; then advances west into the Ili River Valley to feel the clarity of “the last tear of the Atlantic” by Sayram Lake; afterward crosses the Tianshan Mountains and gallops across the Nalati and Bayanbulak grasslands; finally via the southern section of the Duku Highway, crosses the western edge of the Tarim Basin, arrives at the thousand-year ancient city of Kashgar, then returns east to Turpan, completing a true closed-loop journey around Xinjiang.
The entire journey covers alpine lakes, Danxia landforms, grasslands and wetlands, desert oases, historical relics, and cultural settlements. It avoids repeated backtracking and strives to keep daily driving times reasonable, balancing landscape diversity and travel comfort. The train is equipped with en-suite compartments, observation cars, dining cars, and medical services, realizing the ideal travel state of “viewing scenery by day and sleeping on the special train at night.”
It should be specially noted that, affected by seasonal climate, road access conditions, and scenic area management policies, the visiting order of individual attractions or transportation methods in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by the travel agency after consultation with tourists, in order to ensure a smooth overall experience.
📅 Simple Itinerary

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Special Train: Silk Road Panorama 14-Day Slow Travel GuideDay01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan 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

As the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow peaks and boundless grasslands; as the sunset falls on the white sand lake surface of the Pamir Plateau, the aroma of freshly boiled milk tea drifts through the carriage—this is not a movie scene, but the in-depth Xinjiang journey that the 2027 New Oriental Express unfolds for you. Different from the compact pace of regular group tours, this high-end special train journey, with a “mobile hotel” as its carrier, integrates the magnificence of Northern Xinjiang, the vastness of Southern Xinjiang, and the historical threads of the Silk Road into 14 days of unhurried time. Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-White Sand Lake-Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik Family Visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide

🌄 Route Highlights: Panoramic coverage, experiencing the mountains and rivers of the Western Regions in one journey💰 Prices and Departure Dates (2027 Reference)
According to currently confirmable schedule arrangements, this route operates in two phases: summer and early autumn, as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Distinguished Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)

Travel on the tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose freely. 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)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Distinguished Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)

The New Oriental Express route spans east, west, south, and north Xinjiang. Departing from the capital Urumqi, it heads north deep into the Altai Mountains to visit the fairy-tale secret realms of Kanas and Hemu; then follows the Ahe Highway south, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin; then advances west into the Ili River Valley to feel the clarity of “the last tear of the Atlantic” by Sayram Lake; afterward crosses the Tianshan Mountains and gallops across the Nalati and Bayanbulak grasslands; finally via the southern section of the Duku Highway, crosses the western edge of the Tarim Basin, arrives at the thousand-year ancient city of Kashgar, then returns east to Turpan, completing a true closed-loop journey around Xinjiang.Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
The above prices are for reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and resource allocation. The final price shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. For solo applicants, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if special circumstances prevent arrangement, related matters can be negotiated separately.
🧳 Fee Inclusions and Service Description
Fees usually include:
Accommodation in special train compartments throughout the journey (according to the selected cabin type)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Three meals per day (including specialty meals such as Ili hand-grabbed rice and Kashgar baked buns)

The entire journey covers alpine lakes, Danxia landforms, grasslands and wetlands, desert oases, historical relics, and cultural settlements. It avoids repeated backtracking and strives to keep daily driving times reasonable, balancing landscape diversity and travel comfort. The train is equipped with en-suite compartments, observation cars, dining cars, and medical services, realizing the ideal travel state of “viewing scenery by day and sleeping on the special train at night.” Local transportation connections (round trips from special train stops to scenic areas)
Chinese-speaking onboard tour guide and train crew services
Travel accident insurance
Not included:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets)
Personal consumption, alcoholic beverages, and unmentioned optional items
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors

It should be specially noted that, affected by seasonal climate, road access conditions, and scenic area management policies, the visiting order of individual attractions or transportation methods in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by the travel agency after consultation with tourists, in order to ensure a smooth overall experience.For all service details and specific standards, please refer to the actual consultation and signed content. Objective factors involved in the itinerary, such as scenic area opening hours, traffic control, and weather changes, may affect the day’s arrangements, and both parties may negotiate changes under the premise of legality and compliance.
📝 Registration Method
This route can be consulted about and registered for through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to learn in advance about remaining seats for departure dates and cabin configurations, so as to reasonably plan travel time.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast, with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets and sun protection items.
Some sections are at higher altitudes (such as Karakul Lake at about 3,600 meters). If you have a history of altitude sickness, please inform in advance and prepare commonly used medicines.
The train is under closed management. Daily boarding and alighting require cooperation with checks and identity verification. Please carry valid identification documents with you.
During the itinerary, there will be opportunities to visit local families for friendly exchanges. Respecting the living habits of all ethnic groups is the foundation for pleasant interaction.
This journey is not just about “checking in at attractions,” but also an immersive dialogue about time, space, and culture. By the window of the special train, watch the morning light dye the Yardang landforms of Wucaitan red, and watch the dusk envelop the nine bends and eighteen curves of Bayanbulak—in 2027, you may as well slow down your pace and board the New Oriental Express into the vastest poetry of the Western Regions.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist special 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