First time booking on the New Oriental Express essential guide, official ticketing process, and official entry screening tips

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 and regular railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 The first time booking the New Oriental Express, the two things I fear most are:
Wrong channel:After paying, I feel uneasy.
Unclear process:Worried about being “tricked” and the itinerary not matching the price.
This guide will help you sort things out from two perspectives: “booking process” and “channel screening,” so you can book with peace of mind.
💡 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train, not an ordinary train. It combines a “mobile hotel” with “land itineraries” and features the following:
🛏 ️ Mobile accommodation:Stay multiple nights on the train, equipped with bathrooms, comfortable beds, dining cars, and lounge areas, saving you the hassle of changing hotels every day.
🗺 ️ The train follows you:Visit scenic spots during the day and take the train to the next destination at night, making efficient use of travel time.
🏞 ️ Connecting the highlights:Visit Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, the Pamir Plateau, and other iconic Xinjiang landscapes in one trip.
🛎 ️ One price includes designated items in the itinerary:The cost typically includes train berths, ground hotels, scenic area tickets, some meals, tourist buses, and guide services. Please refer to the product description for details.
📝 Detailed explanation of the formal booking process
To book the New Oriental Express, you can follow these general steps:
1. Consultation and selection
Contact channel:Contact the travel agency (such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service) by phone or WeChat, and specify the number of travelers, travel dates, budget, and preferences (Northern Xinjiang/Southern Xinjiang/Full Panorama).
Get materials:Ask them to provide a detailed itinerary, quotation, and schedule table.
2. Confirm departure date and cabin class
Choose departure date:Based on your vacation time, select a specific departure date from the schedule table they provide.

🚂 The first time booking the New Oriental Express, the two things I fear most are:Choose cabin class:The New Oriental Express usually has different classes, such as Zungui Jinzuan, Xiyue Jinzuan, and Boyue Jinzuan, which differ in size, facilities, and services.
Zungui Jinzuan:Fewer cabins per carriage, more spacious.
Xiyue Jinzuan:Balanced configuration, good value for money.
Boyue Jinzuan:Practical and suitable for families or friends with a relatively limited budget.
3. Submit information and pay deposit
Submit materials:Provide the real-name information of all travelers, including names and valid ID numbers, for railway registration and hotel check-in.
Pay deposit:After confirming everything is correct, pay the deposit as agreed to secure your seats. The deposit amount is subject to the contract.
4. Sign the contract and pay the balance
Sign the contract:The travel agency will provide an electronic travel contract from the national tourism regulatory platform. Please read the itinerary, fees, cancellation and change rules, and other terms carefully before signing.
Pay the balance:Pay the remaining amount according to the time specified in the contract.
5. Pre-trip preparation
Arrange major transportation:Book your own round-trip flights or train tickets to Urumqi.
Receive notifications:Before departure, the travel agency will send a tour departure notice with meeting time, location, and other details. Pick-up service is usually provided upon arrival.
🔍 How to screen for formal booking channels?
Online information can be overwhelming. You can judge whether a channel is reliable by the following points:
Verify the business entity
Confirm that the partner is a legally qualified travel agency and that its business license number can be verified on the cultural and tourism department’s website.
Confirm payment method

Wrong channel: After paying, I feel uneasy. Formal channels will provide a corporate bank account for payment and issue receipts or invoices with an official seal. Be wary of requests to transfer to personal accounts or use unknown payment links.
Review the contract and itinerary
A formal contract will clearly list the daily itinerary, accommodation standards, included/excluded items, and cancellation and change rules. The quotation should be clear and transparent, with no forced consumption or hidden fees.
Beware of false advertising
Any claims such as “tickets available on 12306,” “discounted prices,” “guaranteed small group/seeing a certain attraction,” or “fully guaranteed” are exaggerated or non-compliant advertising and should be carefully scrutinized.
📋 Core information for this route
The following is the key information for the route you are inquiring about. Please use this as the reference:
🗓 ️ Brief itinerary
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 – 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

Unclear process: Worried about being “tricked” and the itinerary not matching the price.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express train

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Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – 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 – 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 Tuancheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night view
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant 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 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 – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure

This guide will help you sort things out from two perspectives: “booking process” and “channel screening,” so you can book with peace of mind.💰 Prices and departure dates
May 6, May 14
Zungui Jinzuan (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Zungui Jinzuan (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Zungui Jinzuan (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Jinzuan (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

💡 What is the New Oriental Express?October 15, October 25
Zungui Jinzuan (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> Friendly reminder:The above are current reference prices. Actual costs, availability, and itinerary details may change. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Booking and consultation
To learn about real-time departure dates, availability, and detailed cost breakdowns for this route, you can contact:
Booking consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
When communicating, it is recommended to clarify the following:
1. Intended travel month and specific departure date.
2. Preferred cabin class (Zungui/Xiyue/Boyue).
3. Total number of travelers and whether there are elderly or children.
4. Departure city and approximate planned arrival time in Urumqi.
The travel agency will provide the latest departure dates, prices, and contract details based on your needs.
📌 Cost and service description
Included in the cost:Typically refers to New Oriental Express seats, ground hotel accommodation as marked in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, tourist buses, guide services, and some meals. Specific items are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
Not included in the cost:Round-trip major transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses (such as shopping, optional entertainment activities), and other fees not mentioned.
Service standards:Formal products generally include full-trip guides, train butlers, basic insurance, etc. Whether shopping stops are arranged during the trip is subject to the explicit terms of the contract and itinerary.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.