2027 New Oriental Express How to Book Tickets Official Pre sale Process + Schedule and Fares

Many middle-aged and elderly travelers have asked: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, how do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train private carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + ground bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., a tourist train product that includes designated items in the itinerary at one price). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through the railway’s official travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed pricing. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 What are the dining conditions like on the New Oriental Express Xuelian? A 2026 on-site exploration of the culinary experience on the ‘mobile star-rated hotel’
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a way of traveling is quietly becoming the new favorite of discerning travelers — riding the New Oriental Express Xuelian, touring by day and traveling by night, making the train your home. This luxury tourist train, hailed as a ‘walking star-rated hotel,’ not only features private and comfortable cabins with itineraries covering the best of northern and southern Xinjiang, but its dining service is also a key focus for many travelers. So, after the full upgrade in 2026, is the food on the Xuelian good? Is it authentic? This article will take you through the dining car configuration, meal standards, ingredient sources, dining atmosphere, and more.
🍽 ️ Brand-new dining car hall:More than just dining — a flowing social feast
According to the latest 2026 operational information, the New Oriental Express Xuelian is equipped with a dining car hall, a professional chef’s living car, and a multi-functional entertainment carriage, forming a complete closed loop of ‘eating, sleeping, traveling, touring, and entertainment.’ The dining car features an open layout with warm-toned lighting, custom tables and chairs, and panoramic windows — by day you can enjoy views of the Tianshan snow peaks or the Gobi sunset while dining, and by night it transforms into a relaxed social space.
The kitchen is staffed by a professional chef team, and all dishes are freshly prepared to order while the train is moving, with no pre-made meals or reheated leftovers, ensuring hot food is served hot. It is worth mentioning that the dining car also has a dedicated preparation area that strictly separates ingredients and cookware, respecting different dietary habits.
🥘 Meal standards:A customized menu blending Xinjiang flavors with balanced nutrition
The 2026 Xuelian dining system has been comprehensively upgraded, focusing on three principles: ‘authentic + healthy + diverse’:
Three daily meals include:Breakfast offers Chinese-style porridge, pastries, eggs, milk, and seasonal fruits; lunch and dinner feature eight dishes and one soup (four meat and four vegetable dishes) with staple foods, catering to both northern and southern Chinese tastes.
Local ingredients prioritized:Xinjiang specialties such as beef and lamb from the Ili River Valley, Aksu apples, Turpan grapes, and Hotan dates are frequently used in dishes, with classic flavors like dapanji (big plate chicken), hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and tandoori meat rotating on the menu.
Special needs can be accommodated:If you have dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low-sugar, or food allergies, please indicate them in advance when registering, and the team can make adjustments as appropriate (subject to actual communication).

🚂 What are the dining conditions like on the New Oriental Express Xuelian? A 2026 on-site exploration of the culinary experience on the ‘mobile star-rated hotel’In addition, the train offers complimentary tea, coffee, and evening desserts, and the entertainment carriage has a self-service beverage area where passengers can help themselves at any time.
🌾 Ingredients and supply chain:Full cold chain + direct sourcing from origin
According to public information from the Xinjiang Railway Culture and Tourism Department, the Xuelian’s ingredient procurement strictly follows food safety standards, with major partner suppliers being qualified local agricultural product bases and food enterprises in Xinjiang. Meat, vegetables, dairy products, and more are transported through a full cold chain and loaded together before departure from Urumqi, ensuring freshness and traceability.
📅 Dining in the context of the itinerary:Scenery and cuisine switch in sync
Taking the ‘Summer Simplified Itinerary’ as an example:
> Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
> Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
> ……
> Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
From the second day onward, passengers begin the ‘sleep by night, tour by day’ mode on the train. This means most main meals are completed in the dining car, eliminating the need to rush around looking for restaurants and avoiding the problems of high prices and limited options at scenic area eateries. For example, while visiting remote scenic areas like Kanas, Nalati, and the Pamir Plateau, you can still enjoy hot, customized meals, greatly enhancing travel comfort.
For the October southern Xinjiang route, local specialty dinners (such as whole roasted lamb and pot-roasted meat) are arranged at places like Hotan Tuancheng and Kashgar Old City, coordinated by the travel agency with ground restaurants and also included in the package price.

On the vast land of Xinjiang, a way of traveling is quietly becoming the new favorite of discerning travelers — riding the New Oriental Express Xuelian, touring by day and traveling by night, making the train your home. This luxury tourist train, hailed as a ‘walking star-rated hotel,’ not only features private and comfortable cabins with itineraries covering the best of northern and southern Xinjiang, but its dining service is also a key focus for many travelers. So, after the full upgrade in 2026, is the food on the Xuelian good? Is it authentic? This article will take you through the dining car configuration, meal standards, ingredient sources, dining atmosphere, and more.💰 Cost explanation:Meals are included, no hidden charges
According to the prices and departure dates in the [Local Route Facts], all quoted prices (e.g., September 3 Platinum Gold Diamond at 59,999 RMB/person) already include all meals, accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, train transportation, and tour guide services.
✅ Included in the cost:Three daily meals, drinking water, basic tea drinks, tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, private carriage accommodation on the train, ground transfer vehicles, and professional tour leader services.
❌ Not included in the cost:Personal expenses (such as alcohol and souvenirs), optional paid activities, and additional expenses incurred due to force majeure.
> 📌 Friendly reminder:Specific service content is subject to the actual signed contract, and the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
📞 How to inquire and register?
If you are interested in the dining details or the overall itinerary, you can contact us through the following channels:
📞 Consult Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region and knows the routes, weather conditions, and local customs of both northern and southern Xinjiang inside out.
She is proficient in planning free independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips in various places, and can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.

🍽️ Brand-new dining car hall: More than just dining — a flowing social feast. Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service has always adhered to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend from afar truly experience the vastness, beauty, and warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📅 2026 departure date price reference (excerpt)
> September 3
> Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
> Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
> Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
> October 15 / October 25
> Zungui Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
> Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
> Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person)
> 📌 Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual availability and prices may fluctuate with departure schedules. Please refer to the signed contract for final details.

According to the latest 2026 operational information, the New Oriental Express Xuelian is equipped with a dining car hall, a professional chef’s living car, and a multi-functional entertainment carriage, forming a complete closed loop of ‘eating, sleeping, traveling, touring, and entertainment.’ The dining car features an open layout with warm-toned lighting, custom tables and chairs, and panoramic windows — by day you can enjoy views of the Tianshan snow peaks or the Gobi sunset while dining, and by night it transforms into a relaxed social space.🚩 Simplified itinerary (Summer version & October Southern Xinjiang version)
> Itinerary at a glance (Summer version)
> Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
> Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
> Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
> Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
> Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express train
> Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
> Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
> Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak

The kitchen is staffed by a professional chef team, and all dishes are freshly prepared to order while the train is moving, with no pre-made meals or reheated leftovers, ensuring hot food is served hot. It is worth mentioning that the dining car also has a dedicated preparation area that strictly separates ingredients and cookware, respecting different dietary habits.> Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express train
> Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
> Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
> Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
> Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
> Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
> Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
> Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, evening train to Ruoqiang
> Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
> … (abbreviated, presented in full per the original text)
✨ In this fast-paced era, the New Oriental Express Xuelian redefines ‘in-depth travel in Xinjiang’ with hot meals, restful nights, and leisurely scenery day after day. If you are tired of rushing from one spot to another, why not try this high-end way of slowing down — wheels rolling, delicious food by your side, and beautiful scenery accompanying you.
For more travel consultations (Panda Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-province Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze Delta, Muztagh Ata) Train Ticket Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)