New Oriental Express Solo Travel Ticket Purchase and Registration Process

[New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Complete Ticketing Guide:Read this before booking to avoid pitfalls
I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Special Train
The predecessor of the New Oriental Express was a tourist special train used to receive foreign guests in the 1980s and 1990s. After completing a brand-new upgrade in 2026, it is positioned as a high-quality immersive Xinjiang tourism special train, open to travelers from home and abroad. It plans to operate multiple departures from April to October throughout the year, covering more than 20 natural, historical, and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang.
As a distinctive tourism travel special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, it adopts a travel mode of running at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The overall operating pace is relaxed, with age-friendly hardware facilities and medical staff accompanying throughout, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists; the ample sightseeing time and rich cultural experiences suit the travel needs of families with children; stops at core scenic spots at multiple times of day also meet the shooting needs of photography enthusiasts. During the journey, intangible cultural heritage experience activities such as mulberry paper rubbing are also arranged, relevant staff will be invited to accompany and explain historical and cultural knowledge, and travel photography services are added. After the itinerary ends, a dedicated short video commemorative album will be produced for tourists.
II. 💺 New Oriental Special Train Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and Features
In 2026, two brand-new train sets — luxury and comfort types — are newly launched. The overall livery is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. The entire train features private en-suite compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, equipped with age-friendly designs such as voice-controlled/touch-screen dual-opening lighting, damped hardware cabinet doors, and full-scenario emergency call devices. Different seats differ in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, and can be freely chosen according to your budget and travel preferences:
[New Oriental Express Distinguished Gold Diamond Three-Compartment Car] belongs to the luxury-type carriage, with a capacity of 6 people, totaling 1 car. Each carriage is equipped with 3 standard twin-bed compartments; some twin beds can be combined into a large-bed mode. All compartments are equipped with a leisure two-seat sofa, leisure tables and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation, as well as multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 12 square meters; bathroom area 1.5 square meters; shower room area 1.06 square meters; bed sizes are large bed 2*1.7 meters / single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment Car] belongs to the luxury-type carriage, with a capacity of 8 people, totaling 5 cars. Each car is equipped with 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into large beds. All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation, paired with multifunctional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 10 square meters; bathroom area 1.5 square meters; shower room area 1.06 square meters; bed sizes are large bed 2*1.7 meters / single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment Car] belongs to the comfort-type carriage, with a capacity of 10 people, totaling 7 cars. Each car is equipped with 5 compartments, each with a bathroom and wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 8 square meters; upper berth size 2*0.78; lower berth size 2*0.78; bathroom area 1.26 square meters; shower room area 0.9 square meters.

🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Complete Ticketing Guide: Read this before booking to avoid pitfallsIII. ✨ New Oriental Special Train Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The New Oriental Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly different from conventional tourism travel:
Thoughtful accompanying service:Each train is equipped with a dedicated service butler, with full-scenario one-touch call devices, so you can contact staff at any time if there are issues, and medical staff accompany throughout to safeguard travel health.
Comfortable accommodation experience:Compartment configurations benchmark against high-end residential travel standards. The train serves as the mobile accommodation carrier throughout, with no need to pack luggage daily and change hotels, reducing travel fatigue.
Exclusive featured arrangements:The itinerary includes exclusive activities such as intangible cultural heritage experiences, cultural explanations, and travel photography. The dining car provides Xinjiang specialty cuisine, and the entertainment car meets leisure and entertainment needs, enriching the travel experience.
Convenient transportation experience:It adopts an operating mode of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, traveling at night to the next destination and stopping at stations for sightseeing during the day, maximizing time use without spending energy on long-distance daytime transfers.
Relaxed sightseeing pace:Sufficient time for viewing, photography, and leisure is reserved at each core scenic spot. The itinerary is arranged in a relaxed, unhurried manner, allowing immersive enjoyment of the comfort of long-distance slow travel.
IV. 🗺️ New Oriental Special Train Simple Itinerary Arrangement
In 2026, the New Oriental Express mainly offers two types of itineraries: the summer northern and southern Xinjiang panorama and the October southern Xinjiang feature. Following the logic of running at night and sightseeing during the day, they cover core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, with no need for repeated transfers throughout, making it easy to enjoy all the highlights along the way. Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement.

I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Special TrainSummer Edition Itinerary
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Five-Colored Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak

The predecessor of the New Oriental Express was a tourist special train used to receive foreign guests in the 1980s and 1990s. After completing a brand-new upgrade in 2026, it is positioned as a high-quality immersive Xinjiang tourism special train, open to travelers from home and abroad. It plans to operate multiple departures from April to October throughout the year, covering more than 20 natural, historical, and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang.Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Group send-off

Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01: Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02: Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Wells – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang jujube picking, evening special train to Hotan

As a distinctive tourism travel special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, it adopts a travel mode of running at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The overall operating pace is relaxed, with age-friendly hardware facilities and medical staff accompanying throughout, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists; the ample sightseeing time and rich cultural experiences suit the travel needs of families with children; stops at core scenic spots at multiple times of day also meet the shooting needs of photography enthusiasts. During the journey, intangible cultural heritage experience activities such as mulberry paper rubbing are also arranged, relevant staff will be invited to accompany and explain historical and cultural knowledge, and travel photography services are added. After the itinerary ends, a dedicated short video commemorative album will be produced for tourists.Day04: Morning arrival in Hotan – Hotan Tuan City – Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day05: Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08: Morning arrival in Kuqa, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Prince’s Residence, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09: To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day11: Urumqi – Group send-off
V. 📅 2026 New Oriental Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description

II. 💺 New Oriental Special Train Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and FeaturesIn 2026, the New Oriental Special Train offers multiple departure periods throughout the year, with denser departures during peak tourism season, meeting travel plans for different periods. Different seat types and different departure dates correspond to different per-person travel prices. Reference prices are as follows:
May 6, May 14:Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 yuan/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
June 1, June 30:Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 yuan/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
June 11, June 25:Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 yuan/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
July 9, July 23, August 6:Boyue Gold Diamond: 56,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond: 62,999 yuan/person; Distinguished Gold Diamond: 69,999 yuan/person
September 3:Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 yuan/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
September 17/26, 2026, Urumqi start and end:Boyue Gold Diamond: 59,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond: 65,999 yuan/person; Distinguished Gold Diamond: 71,999 yuan/person
October 15, October 25:Distinguished Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 yuan/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 yuan/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 yuan/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference and may fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing, and prices and remaining seats are subject to contract or customer service confirmation.

In 2026, two brand-new train sets — luxury and comfort types — are newly launched. The overall livery is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. The entire train features private en-suite compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, equipped with age-friendly designs such as voice-controlled/touch-screen dual-opening lighting, damped hardware cabinet doors, and full-scenario emergency call devices. Different seats differ in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, and can be freely chosen according to your budget and travel preferences:VI. 📞 New Oriental Special Train Reservation and Registration Methods, How to Buy Tickets, Where to Book and Register?
If you want to ride the New Oriental Special Train, please keep this ticketing guide. The tourism travel products related to the New Oriental Special Train are not sold as separate ticket resources on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules and itinerary arrangements and complete reservations through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
The booking process is for reference as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409, to learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, departure dates, and other information of the New Oriental Special Train.
2. Choose a travel product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure date and special train seat room type.
3. Submit personal information: Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan travel permits, passports, and other basic document information to facilitate travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete booking procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the relevant requirements of the travel agency, issue relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the tourism service at the same time to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check itinerary dates as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be handled through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay more attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-legitimate channels, and protect your own travel rights.
VII. 💡 New Oriental Special Train Fees and Service-Related Description
The service items included in the New Oriental Special Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including relevant transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing supporting services, and other related service content within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included. All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the signed agreement between both parties, and all travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and signing. For single-person registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation, and the cancellation and change rules are subject to the provisions of the Tourism Law. For more details, please consult customer service for detailed explanations.
The scenery of Xinjiang in 2026 is waiting for tourists to explore. If you want to avoid the hustle of conventional travel and immersively experience the natural and cultural charm of northern and southern Xinjiang, you can now contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to inquire about dates and start a comfortable Xinjiang special train journey.
The 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.