Complete New Oriental Express booking guide, official website entry fee inquiry, one stop registration

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.
Want to book the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This guide will walk you through the entire process of “check routes → compare prices → register”, helping you easily plan this Xinjiang trip.
🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train that combines hotel accommodation, land transportation, scenic area tours, and dining services, allowing you to experience the slow travel style of “the train follows you, travel by day and ride by night”.
Comfortable Experience:All cabins come with private bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and fresh air systems. Sightsee during the day, ride to the next destination at night, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels.
Rich Itineraries:Routes cover the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, etc., letting you see snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities all in one trip.
Diverse Services:The train features dining cars, entertainment cars, and other functional carriages, offering Xinjiang specialty cuisine and leisure activities. Ground itineraries include specialty meals, folk culture experiences, and a relaxed pace.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Two Classic Options
This route offers two options: the summer northern Xinjiang panorama and the autumn southern Xinjiang cultural tour. You can choose based on the season and your interests.
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various cities to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – 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

Want to book the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This guide will walk you through the entire process of “check routes → compare prices → register”, helping you easily plan this Xinjiang trip.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 – 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:Depart from various cities to assemble in Urumqi
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 – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar

🚂 Getting to Know the New Oriental ExpressDay 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 Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Urumqi Farewell Banquet
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Information and Inquiry
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person

The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train that combines hotel accommodation, land transportation, scenic area tours, and dining services, allowing you to experience the slow travel style of “the train follows you, travel by day and ride by night”. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Friendly Reminder
The above are reference prices for some departure dates in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, supply and demand, and other factors.

Comfortable Experience: All cabins come with private bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and fresh air systems. Sightsee during the day, ride to the next destination at night, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels. The final price, cabin availability, and preferential policies are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to Check Real-Time Prices
1. Phone Inquiry: Call 181-3962-2229 directly, inform the customer service of your preferred departure date and cabin class, and get real-time quotes and availability.
2. WeChat Inquiry: Add customer service WeChat 181-3962-2229 to receive electronic itineraries and price lists for easy comparison.
📝 Detailed Registration Method
You can complete your booking in one stop by following the steps below.
1. Clarify Your Needs: Determine your travel dates, preferred itinerary version (summer northern Xinjiang or autumn southern Xinjiang), and cabin class (Zungui/Xiyue/Boyue Gold Diamond).
2. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service by phone or WeChat to get the most accurate departure dates, prices, and availability.
3. Submit Information: Following customer service instructions, provide personal information such as names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and contract signing.
4. Sign and Pay: Clarify the rights and obligations of both parties through an electronic contract and make payment as agreed.
5. Receive Notification: Receive the tour departure notice and boarding guide before departure, including detailed information on assembly time and location.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included in the Fee
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding cabin seat, tourist bus within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels and train accommodation as listed in the itinerary.

Rich Itineraries: Routes cover the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, etc., letting you see snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities all in one trip.Meals:Breakfast, regular meals, and specialty meals included in the itinerary (such as welcome banquets, roasted whole lamb, etc.).
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-trip tour guide, train butler, and travel agency liability insurance.
Not Included in the Fee
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various cities.
Personal expenses (such as extra drinks, optional entertainment activities, etc.).
Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
(If applicable, subject to the travel contract signed by both parties).
Service Highlights
Mobile Hotel:All cabins with private bathrooms provide a quiet and private resting space.
Professional Team:Full-trip tour guides and train butlers provide attentive service.
In-Depth Experience:Specialty meals, folk culture experiences, intangible cultural heritage handicraft activities, and more to enrich your journey.
💡 Booking Tips
Book Early in Peak Season:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang. It is recommended to inquire and book several months in advance to secure spots.
Contract Prevails:All itinerary details, fees, and cancellation/change rules are subject to the final signed travel contract.
Stay Reachable:Keep your phone available so customer service can promptly communicate important information with you.
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