Luxury High End Tourist Train New Oriental Express, Official Booking Process in One Step

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.
🚂 If you want to see all the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, while also hoping for a comfortable and hassle-free journey, many people think of the “New Oriental Express.”
This high-end luxury tourist special train, built by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., has been in operation since 1999 and has gradually shifted from mainly serving overseas tourists to the domestic market. After 2020, the special train underwent a comprehensive upgrade, with improved carriage sealing and shock absorption performance, making it more suitable for long-distance travel. In March 2026, the train completed a new round of renovation, with approximately 18 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment, while also adding elderly-friendly facilities and onboard medical staff, making it more accommodating for senior travelers.
🌟 New Oriental Express Highlights at a Glance
✨ One Route, Multiple Scenic Spots — The Train Follows the Traveler
Model:Travel by night, stop and sightsee by day, connecting representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau along one route.
Advantages:No need to frequently pack luggage and change hotels — you can enjoy the scenery through the oversized panoramic windows right on the train.
🛌 Private Bathroom — A Moving Hotel
Configuration:All guest rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and showers, providing 24-hour hot water, wet-dry separation design, and a stable air conditioning system.
Experience:Some high-end suites also feature a reception area, mini bar, and sofa bed, with a sense of space close to a small hotel suite.
🍽 ️ Onboard Cuisine — Specialty Dining
Dining Car:Run by a professional chef team, the menu balances Xinjiang flavors with tastes from across the country, emphasizing less oil and salt, and offering elderly-friendly and child-friendly dishes.
Atmosphere:At certain times, guests can enjoy afternoon tea or participate in interactive activities in the dining car or bar carriage, adding a sense of ceremony to the journey.
🎲 Entertainment and Socializing — Endless Fun
Facilities:Features a bar carriage and multi-functional lounge carriage, equipped with a piano, KTV, board games, and more.
Activities:Folk performances, intangible cultural heritage craft experiences, themed parties, and more are arranged during the trip to enrich passengers’ social and entertainment life.
👵 Elderly-Friendly Services — Full Journey Care
Facilities:Anti-slip handrails and emergency call systems have been added in the carriages, along with onboard medical staff and common medications to handle unexpected situations during the journey.
Pace:The overall itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, suitable for middle-aged and senior travelers who prefer a slower sightseeing experience.

🚂 If you want to see all the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, while also hoping for a comfortable and hassle-free journey, many people think of the “New Oriental Express.”🗺 ️ Itinerary at a Glance
Summer Edition (14 Days)
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
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 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 (11 Days)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations

This high-end luxury tourist special train, built by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., has been in operation since 1999 and has gradually shifted from mainly serving overseas tourists to the domestic market. After 2020, the special train underwent a comprehensive upgrade, with improved carriage sealing and shock absorption performance, making it more suitable for long-distance travel. In March 2026, the train completed a new round of renovation, with approximately 18 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment, while also adding elderly-friendly facilities and onboard medical staff, making it more accommodating for senior travelers.Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yetken Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkent 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 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 Populus Euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information
The prices and departure dates for this route are as follows. Specific costs, available seats, and preferential policies are subject to the formal travel contract signed with you.
Summer Edition Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):59,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):54,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of industry experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation
🌟 New Oriental Express Highlights at a GlancePremium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):67,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):62,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):69,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):63,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):65,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:30,000 RMB/person
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Prices and Departure Dates
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):39,999 RMB/person

✨ One Route, Multiple Scenic Spots — The Train Follows the TravelerBo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person:20,000 RMB/person
💡 Friendly Reminders
The above are 2026 reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to changes in railway operation charts, scenic area policies, and other factors. Please refer to the contract or same-day confirmation.
Pricing policies for children, special groups, etc., need to be confirmed with customer service based on your specific travel circumstances.
📝 How to Register
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, as seats are in high demand during peak season.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Inquiry content:Number of travelers, preferred departure date, room type preference, special requirements, etc.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Items Included in the Fee (subject to actual consultation and contract signing)
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the New Oriental Express special train and land transportation.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation at each destination listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Tour guide, team leader, and onboard service staff.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Items Not Included in the Fee (subject to actual consultation and contract signing)

Model: Travel by night, stop and sightsee by day, connecting representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau along one route. Round-trip transportation costs from your departure point to Urumqi.
Personal expenses (such as additional consumption in hotels, optional entertainment activities, etc.).
Meals and items not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Service Description
Accommodation:Comfortable or above standard local hotels or camps will be arranged, subject to the contract.
Meals:Local specialty meals will be provided. Please inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
：The itinerary involves mountainous and high-altitude sections; please follow the reminders. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties may negotiate itinerary changes.
💡 Booking Process and Notes
Booking Process
1. Consultation and confirmation: Contact customer service at 181-3962-2229 to confirm departure date, price, room type, and available seats.
2. Submit information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, and other information for booking and insurance purposes.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to secure seats.
4. Sign contract: Sign the electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
5. Pay balance: Pay the balance according to the time specified in the contract.
6. Receive materials: Receive travel documents such as the departure notice before departure.
Notes
ID documents:Please be sure to bring your own valid ID documents when traveling.
Health:Travelers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases should consult a doctor in advance and bring their own medication.
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Please prepare sunscreen, warm clothing, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Communication:If you feel unwell or have any needs during the trip, please promptly inform your team leader or staff.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist special 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