Where to Find Offline Registration Points for the New Oriental Express in Xinjiang and How to Book Tickets Nearby
[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.
Complete Guide to Traveling on the New Oriental Express:Unlock a new slow-travel experience in Xinjiang✨
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. With the design concept of a “moving star-rated hotel,” it is created specifically for travelers pursuing quality and depth. The train adopts a travel mode of running at night and sightseeing during the day, with no need to frequently change accommodation throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, allowing tourists to immersively experience Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery and cultural charm while staying comfortably.
The train features “one carriage, one scenery,” with body paint integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements, colors flowing like silk. The interior of the carriages uses high-end custom furniture, bathrooms, multifunctional leisure areas, and other details to create a warm “home away from home” atmosphere. Whether for family trips, traveling with friends, or business leisure, you can find a travel rhythm that suits you.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express offers three seat types to meet different budgets and needs:
💎 Precious Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Carriage)
Each carriage is recommended to have 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into large beds), with a capacity of 6 people. The total area of the compartment is about 12 square meters, equipped with a leisure two-seater sofa, bathroom (dry and wet separation), multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture. Bed dimensions are 2×1.7 meters for large beds or 2×0.85 meters for single beds. The bathroom area is 1.5 square meters, and the shower room is 1.06 square meters. The space is spacious and comfortable with excellent privacy.
💎 Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment Room (Luxury Carriage)
Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into large beds), with a capacity of 8 people. The total area of the compartment is about 10 square meters, equipped with a bathroom, leisure tables and chairs, and custom furniture. Bed dimensions are the same as the Precious Golden Diamond. The bathroom and shower room are slightly smaller but fully functional, suitable for tourists seeking value for money.
💎 Boyue Golden Diamond Five-Compartment Room (Comfort Carriage)
Each carriage has 5 compartments, with a capacity of 10 people. The total area of the compartment is about 8 square meters, equipped with a bathroom (dry and wet separation), upper berth dimensions 2×0.78 meters, and lower berth dimensions 2×0.78 meters. The bathroom area is 1.26 square meters, and the shower room is 0.9 square meters. The space is compact but well-equipped, suitable for tourists with limited budgets who wish to experience special train service.
Hardware advantages:The entire train is fully equipped with private-bath compartments, dining car hall, kitchen hall, and entertainment car, providing 24-hour hot water, constant-temperature air conditioning, charging ports, and other considerate services, making the journey comfortable and worry-free.
Complete Guide to Traveling on the New Oriental Express: Unlock a New Slow-Travel Experience in Xinjiang✨III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express
🛎 ️Considerate accompanying service
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing full-journey services such as luggage handling, attraction commentary, and emergency assistance. The train also has a medical room equipped with basic medicines and first-aid equipment to safeguard tourists’ health.
🛏 ️Comfortable accommodation experience
All compartments adopt soundproof design and are equipped with high-grade bedding and temperature control systems, striving for quietness and comfort during nighttime travel. After returning from daytime sightseeing, you can enjoy leisure time in the compartment or go to the entertainment car to participate in chess and card games, movie watching, and other activities.
🍽 ️Exclusive featured arrangements
The dining car hall offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine and Chinese and Western light meals, with fresh ingredients and diverse flavors. Some departures also arrange a “dinner on the train,” allowing tourists to taste authentic dishes amid the moving scenery.
🚂 Convenient transportation experience
The special train goes directly to Xinjiang’s core scenic areas, eliminating the complexity of transfer transportation. The train connects seamlessly with local guides, and tourists can start sightseeing immediately after getting off, without worrying about transportation connections.
📸 Reasonable dining standards
Three meals are provided daily (including specialty meals), with menus changing according to the season, striving for balanced nutrition. The compartment is also equipped with a minibar providing free drinking water and small snacks.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the New Oriental Express
🌞 Summer Edition (14 Days)
Day One:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainDay Two:Urumqi→New Oriental Express→Keketuohai→Altay
Day Three:Altay→Ahe Highway→Hemu Village
Day Four:Hemu→Kanas
Day Five:Kanas→Chonghur→Wucaitan→New Oriental Express Special Train
Day Six:Jinghe→Sayram Lake→Yining
Day Seven:Yining→Nalati Grassland
Day Eight:Nalati Grassland→Middle Section of Duku Highway→Bayinbuluke
Day Nine:Bayinbuluke→Southern Section of Duku Highway→Kuqa Grand Canyon→New Oriental Express Special Train
Day Ten:Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Pamir Scenic Area→Tashkurgan
Day Eleven:Tashkurgan→Tajik Family Visit→Karakul Lake→Kashgar
Day Twelve:Kashgar→Turpan→New Oriental Express Special Train
Day Thirteen:Turpan→Urumqi
Day Fourteen:Urumqi→See-off
🍂 October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary (11 Days)
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourism train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. With the design concept of a “moving star-rated hotel,” it is created specifically for travelers pursuing quality and depth. The train adopts a travel mode of running at night and sightseeing during the day, with no need to frequently change accommodation throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, allowing tourists to immersively experience Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery and cultural charm while staying comfortably.Day One:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day Two:Special train to Turpan→Jiaohe Ancient City→Karez Wells→Grape Manor→Evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day Three:Milan Ruins→Loulan Museum→Loulan Park→Ruoqiang Red Date Picking→Evening special train to Hotan
Day Four:Hotan Tuan City→Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting→Grape Corridor→Walnut King Tree→Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day Five:Special train to Shache→Yarkand Khan Palace→Amanisa Khan Mausoleum→To Kashgar
Day Six:Baisha Lake→Karakul Lake→Return to Kashgar
Day Seven:Kashgar Old City→Id Kah Mosque→Gaotai Residences→Evening special train to Kuqa
Day Eight:Tianshan Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Mansion→Restan Old Street→Qiuci Alley
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.
Day Nine:To Luntai→Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest→Evening special train to Urumqi
Day Ten:Tianshan Tianchi→Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day Eleven:Urumqi→See-off
V. 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Description
In 2026, the New Oriental Express has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more密集 departures during peak tourist seasons. Different seat types and different departure dates correspond to different per-person travel prices, as follows:
📅 Departure dates:
The train features “one carriage, one scenery,” with body paint integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements, colors flowing like silk. The interior of the carriages uses high-end custom furniture, bathrooms, multifunctional leisure areas, and other details to create a warm “home away from home” atmosphere. Whether for family trips, traveling with friends, or business leisure, you can find a travel rhythm that suits you.May:May 6, May 14
June:June 1, June 11, June 25, June 30
July:July 9, July 23
August:August 6
September:September 3, September 17, September 26
October:October 15, October 25
💰 Price description (subject to contract):
May:
Precious Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages):59,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages):54,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages):49,999 yuan/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person)
June:
Precious Golden Diamond:67,999-69,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999-63,999 yuan/person
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental ExpressBoyue Golden Diamond:56,999-58,999 yuan/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person)
July, August:
Boyue Golden Diamond:56,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
Precious Golden Diamond:69,999 yuan/person
September:
Precious Golden Diamond:71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond:59,999 yuan/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person)
October:
Precious Golden Diamond:44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond:36,999 yuan/person (third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person)
Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date; the actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail.
The New Oriental Express offers three seat types to meet different budgets and needs:VI. Booking and Registration Methods for the New Oriental Express
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, please keep this ticket-booking guide:
Tourism travel products related to the New Oriental Express are not sold as separate ticket resources on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itinerary arrangements, and complete reservations through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Booking process:
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. Learn about the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, departure schedules, and other information.
Choose a travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure date and special train seat/room type.
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.
Complete booking procedures:Pay the travel reservation deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the tourism service regulatory authority 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 schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred seats.
VII. Explanation of Costs and Services of the New Oriental Express
The service items included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including relevant transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, 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 benefits are subject to the signed agreement between both parties. Various travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and signing. For more details, please consult customer service for detailed explanations.
VIII. Conclusion: Start Your Slow Travel Journey in Xinjiang
The New Oriental Express is not just a train, but a journey of deep exploration of Xinjiang. From the snow-capped mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang to the deserts and ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, from Hemu Village in the morning light to Kashgar Old City in the sunset, every scenery is more precious because of the special train’s slow pace.
If you desire a long-distance journey that requires no rushing and is comfortable and pleasant, please contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (Phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to start your slow travel journey in Xinjiang! 🚂✨
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.
