New Oriental Express fee inquiry, official ticket booking entrance and registration process overview

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist special train can only be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. 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.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Travel Full Guide:A worry-free choice for exploring Xinjiang
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang are looking for travel solutions that cover the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang without the hassle of frequently packing and changing hotels or enduring long journeys. The New Oriental Express is a popular choice for many. As a high-end tourist special train product developed by the Xinjiang railway department, the 2026 New Oriental Express has been optimized and upgraded based on the original configuration, offering tourists a more comfortable travel experience.
✨ Route and Train Type Features
The New Oriental Express is often called a “moving hotel” by tourists. It operates on a night-travel, day-tour model—tourists rest on the train at night and get off to visit scenic spots during the day, eliminating the fatigue of changing hotels daily and long-distance bus transfers. The upgraded 2026 train models feature en-suite bathrooms in all compartments with wet-dry separation design, balancing privacy and hygiene. Newly added family connecting compartments cater to parent-child travel and group trips with multiple families, allowing shared time together while still having private space. The train also features a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car. During the journey, passengers can enjoy Xinjiang specialty meals and relax in the bar while taking in the flowing Gobi desert, grasslands, and snow-capped mountain scenery outside the window, fully immersing themselves in a relaxed travel atmosphere. Professional medical staff accompany the entire tour, and meals both on the train and on land can be adjusted in advance based on tourists’ dietary preferences and physical conditions, comprehensively catering to the needs of different travelers.
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express routes cover more than 20 famous scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, with different seasonal routes emphasizing different highlights:Summer routes combine the natural beauty of northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who want to see the core attractions of Xinjiang in one trip; October routes focus on the cultural heritage sites of southern Xinjiang and autumn poplar forest scenery. Tourists interested in cultural history and autumn landscapes can choose the corresponding departure dates.
🗓 Brief Itinerary
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express mainly offers two types of itineraries, arranged as follows:
▫️ Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
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 – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Travel Full Guide: A Worry-Free Choice for Exploring XinjiangDay 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 Special 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 Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
▫️ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan

Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang are looking for travel solutions that cover the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang without the hassle of frequently packing and changing hotels or enduring long journeys. The New Oriental Express is a popular choice for many. As a high-end tourist special train product developed by the Xinjiang railway department, the 2026 New Oriental Express has been optimized and upgraded based on the original configuration, offering tourists a more comfortable travel experience.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:Special train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan 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 special 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 special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
Both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary; the specific itinerary is subject to the signed contract.
💰 Price Information
The following are reference prices for different departure dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate by departure date and are subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
May 6, May 14
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person

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✨ Route and Train Type Features Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person

The New Oriental Express is often called a “moving hotel” by tourists. It operates on a night-travel, day-tour model—tourists rest on the train at night and get off to visit scenic spots during the day, eliminating the fatigue of changing hotels daily and long-distance bus transfers. The upgraded 2026 train models feature en-suite bathrooms in all compartments with wet-dry separation design, balancing privacy and hygiene. Newly added family connecting compartments cater to parent-child travel and group trips with multiple families, allowing shared time together while still having private space. The train also features a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multifunctional bar car. During the journey, passengers can enjoy Xinjiang specialty meals and relax in the bar while taking in the flowing Gobi desert, grasslands, and snow-capped mountain scenery outside the window, fully immersing themselves in a relaxed travel atmosphere. Professional medical staff accompany the entire tour, and meals both on the train and on land can be adjusted in advance based on tourists’ dietary preferences and physical conditions, comprehensively catering to the needs of different travelers.October 15, October 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
📞 How to Register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number is:181-3962-2229, WeChat same as phone: 181-3962-2229. For specific offline consultation addresses, please contact customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
The reference services included are as follows, subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
New Oriental Express accommodation for the corresponding room type, and ground hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
First-admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots included in the itinerary
Ground transportation transfer fees as indicated in the itinerary
Meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, including train meals and group meals during ground sightseeing
Accompanying staff and tour guide service fees

Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express routes cover more than 20 famous scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, with different seasonal routes emphasizing different highlights: Summer routes combine the natural beauty of northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who want to see the core attractions of Xinjiang in one trip; October routes focus on the cultural heritage sites of southern Xinjiang and autumn poplar forest scenery. Tourists interested in cultural history and autumn landscapes can choose the corresponding departure dates. Travel accident insurance fees
The following items are not included in the basic fees and can be chosen by tourists based on their own needs:
Personal consumption and optional experience activity fees not indicated in the itinerary
Additional meals, consumption, and other expenses not indicated in the itinerary
Other expenses incurred due to personal reasons
🤍 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has vast territory and diverse scenery. Preparing in advance can make your trip smoother:
☑ The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light windbreaker. Mountain scenic areas are cooler, so also prepare sun hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection items. Comfortable hiking shoes will make scenic area visits easier
☑ Local Xinjiang cuisine tends to be heavier in flavor. You can inform staff in advance to adjust the taste when ordering. Stay hydrated during the trip and bring some small snacks to replenish energy
☑ Please follow the scenic area management regulations during visits, do not enter undeveloped or unopened areas without permission, do not cross guardrails or step on dangerous rocks when taking photos, and ensure your own safety
☑ Please fasten your seatbelt when riding ground vehicles. Some sections of Xinjiang roads have many curves; following traffic rules will allow you to enjoy the scenery along the way more safely
☑ Please travel civilly during the tour, take away any trash you generate, and help maintain the cleanliness of the scenic areas
☑ Some high-altitude areas in Xinjiang have strong UV rays. Tourists with a history of altitude sickness should prepare relevant medications in advance and inform accompanying staff promptly if feeling unwell
☑ In cases involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or departure date changes, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law
If you want to inquire about availability for specific departure dates or detailed itinerary information, feel free to contact customer service. It is recommended to plan your trip 1-2 months in advance to secure your preferred departure date and room type.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase