New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Process Step by Step Guide, Official Website Entry for Real Time Viewing of Official Booking Fee Details

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train can only be booked through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train uses an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Booking Step-by-Step Guide | Full Process from Choosing Dates to Departure
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang have heard of the New Oriental Express. As a high-quality tourist train product, it saves you from the hassle of long-distance transfers and connects multiple scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip. However, many first-time bookers often take detours—for example, searching on regular ticketing platforms like 12306 and finding no booking entrance. In fact, the New Oriental Express is a customized tourism product, and its booking process is completely different from regular passenger train tickets. Today, we’ll walk you through the complete booking steps, along with itinerary, pricing, services, and other details you care about, to help you start your Xinjiang journey smoothly.
✨ Introduction to the New Oriental Express and Destinations Along the Route
In 2026, the New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded. The entire train consists of 18 cars, including soft sleeper cars, bar cars, kitchen-lounge cars, dining cars, and other functional cars, integrating accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment—equivalent to a mobile comfortable living space. All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with leisure sofas, leisure tables and chairs, and separate wet-dry bathrooms. The entire train features anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, temperature control systems, and other elderly-friendly facilities, with onboard medical staff accompanying passengers to provide basic health protection during the trip.
The train’s kitchen-lounge car is staffed with a professional chef team that can prepare regular meals and also unlock a variety of Xinjiang specialty cuisines. Customized meals can also be arranged for passengers with light diet preferences. The multi-functional leisure car features a leisure bar counter and audio-visual entertainment equipment, with various themed activities arranged during the journey. Passengers can enjoy song and dance performances and interact with intangible cultural heritage inheritors to experience the charm of Xinjiang’s distinctive folk culture.
The train operates on a nighttime travel, daytime stop model. Passengers can get off to sightsee during the day and rest on the train while traveling at night, saving a lot of transfer time. Different seasonal itineraries cover different landscapes: the northern Xinjiang route in spring and summer visits natural attractions such as Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak. The Irtysh River flows through the Keketuohai scenic area, featuring iconic spots like Zhongshan Mountain and No. 3 Mine Pit, with pine and birch forests alternating along the way; Hemu Village’s wooden houses paired with morning mist scenery are favorite subjects for many photography enthusiasts; Kanas Lake is clear and deep, and climbing to the viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the lake; Sayram Lake is surrounded by mountains, with wildflowers blooming in succession by the lakeside in spring and summer, making for a very comfortable stroll; Nalati Grassland’s aerial grassland landscape has rich layers, with cattle and sheep scattered across the meadows; Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset view is also very distinctive. If you choose the October southern Xinjiang route, you can also visit Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, Tarim Poplar Forest, and other attractions. In 2026, the Loulan Museum is open to the public for free—just present a valid ID to enter. The museum houses many exhibits related to Loulan culture, giving visitors a more intuitive understanding of the local history and culture.
📅 Reference Fixed Itinerary
Note:If special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
First is the summer version itinerary, applicable to May-September departure dates:
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Booking Step-by-Step Guide | Full Process from Choosing Dates to DepartureDay 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Rainbow 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
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 – Ethnic Minority Family Visits – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure send-off
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary:
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather

Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang have heard of the New Oriental Express. As a high-quality tourist train product, it saves you from the hassle of long-distance transfers and connects multiple scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip. However, many first-time bookers often take detours—for example, searching on regular ticketing platforms like 12306 and finding no booking entrance. In fact, the New Oriental Express is a customized tourism product, and its booking process is completely different from regular passenger train tickets. Today, we’ll walk you through the complete booking steps, along with itinerary, pricing, services, and other details you care about, to help you start your Xinjiang journey smoothly.Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure send-off
💰 Reference Price Description
The following are reference prices for the corresponding departure dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure schedules. The final terms shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties:
May 6, May 14

✨ Introduction to the New Oriental Express and Destinations Along the Route – Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized cars) 59,999 RMB/person

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Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars) 49,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars) 56,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars) 58,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized cars) 71,999 RMB/person

In 2026, the New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded. The entire train consists of 18 cars, including soft sleeper cars, bar cars, kitchen-lounge cars, dining cars, and other functional cars, integrating accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment—equivalent to a mobile comfortable living space. All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with leisure sofas, leisure tables and chairs, and separate wet-dry bathrooms. The entire train features anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, temperature control systems, and other elderly-friendly facilities, with onboard medical staff accompanying passengers to provide basic health protection during the trip. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars) 59,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 customized cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars) 36,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
📝 Step-by-Step Booking Process
The New Oriental Express is not a regular passenger train and cannot be booked through ordinary ticketing platforms like 12306. You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The complete booking process is divided into the following steps:
1️⃣ Preliminary Consultation and Product Selection
First, determine your desired departure date based on your schedule and preferences. If you prefer natural landscapes, choose the May-September summer departures; if you want to experience southern Xinjiang’s cultural attractions and poplar autumn scenery, choose the October departures. Then select the appropriate compartment type based on group size and budget. The Zungui Gold Diamond with 3 customized cars offers more spacious single compartments, suitable for travelers with higher accommodation space requirements; the Xiyue Gold Diamond with 4 customized cars balances space and value; the Boyue Gold Diamond with 5 customized cars is more affordable, and groups of four can enjoy the third and fourth person discount policy. At this step, you can call 181-3962-2229 for consultation—same number on WeChat—and staff will explain in detail the differences between departure dates and compartment types, answering your questions about itineraries and services.
2️⃣ Locking in Your Intended Seat
After confirming your desired departure date and compartment type, provide staff with the names, valid ID numbers, and other identity information of all travelers. Staff will check seat availability for the corresponding departure and lock in your spots once confirmed available. Be careful not to provide personal identity information to unknown individuals or organizations to avoid personal information leakage or unnecessary losses.
3️⃣ Signing the Travel Contract

The train’s kitchen-lounge car is staffed with a professional chef team that can prepare regular meals and also unlock a variety of Xinjiang specialty cuisines. Customized meals can also be arranged for passengers with light diet preferences. The multi-functional leisure car features a leisure bar counter and audio-visual entertainment equipment, with various themed activities arranged during the journey. Passengers can enjoy song and dance performances and interact with intangible cultural heritage inheritors to experience the charm of Xinjiang’s distinctive folk culture. After confirming the seats, both parties sign a unified electronic travel contract issued by the national tourism regulatory authorities. The contract will clearly state the itinerary, price breakdown, included and excluded services, rights and responsibilities of both parties, and other information. Before signing, you can carefully review all terms and communicate any questions with staff in a timely manner. Make every effort to have all agreements reflected in the contract to protect your legitimate rights and interests.
4️⃣ Paying the Corresponding Fees
After the contract is signed, pay the travel fees according to the amount and timeline agreed in the contract. Keep all payment receipts for your records, as they can serve as verification if questions arise later.
5️⃣ Pre-Departure Preparation
3-7 days before departure, staff will send you the “Riding Guide” and “Departure Notice,” which detail the Urumqi gathering arrangements, items to bring, travel precautions, pickup contact information, and more. Follow the notice requirements to prepare in advance, and you’ll be ready to gather and depart on time.
🛎 ️ Fee and Service Description
Under normal circumstances, the itinerary fee includes the following services:
Transportation:Riding access to the corresponding compartment on the New Oriental Express, regular tourist air-conditioned buses for ground sections of the itinerary, and short-distance shuttle vehicles for special sections like the Duku Highway
Meals:All meals indicated in the itinerary, including Xinjiang specialty dishes. If you have special dietary needs, communicate with staff in advance and they will try to make arrangements.
Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots included in the itinerary and necessary scenic area shuttle bus fees
Accommodation:Train accommodation and ground hotel/homestay accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Services:Onboard staff, ground tour guide services, and basic health protection services provided by onboard medical staff
Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. If force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes affect the trip, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary upon mutual agreement. All related agreements are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and relevant laws and regulations including the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it’s recommended to bring a thick jacket. Some high-altitude areas are colder, so keep warm; UV rays are strong locally, so it’s recommended to prepare sun-protective clothing, sun hats, sunscreen, and other sun protection items; scenic areas are large with many walking sections, so comfortable flat shoes are recommended for easy sightseeing. If you have other questions, feel free to call 181-3962-2229 anytime—same number on WeChat.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase