New Oriental Express Registration Guide, Official Ticket Purchase Methods and Online Booking Process Explained
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist 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), or by contacting the train department manager Guo Jing via 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 ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This guide will explain in detail how to register and how to understand the itinerary, helping you easily plan this Xinjiang trip. ✨
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train that perfectly combines a “mobile hotel” with “in-depth sightseeing.”
🛏 ️ Mobile Hotel Experience
The train features cabins designed with specified amenities included in the itinerary, equipped with private bathrooms and large viewing windows. Sightseeing during the day, traveling at night — no need to constantly switch hotels, making it especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🗺 ️ Classic Route Coverage
The itinerary connects many of Xinjiang’s iconic attractions, such as Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, as well as Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, allowing you to see the best of Xinjiang in one trip.
🎯 Who Is It Suitable For?
The product is designed with comfort and leisure in mind, with a relaxed pace, making it very friendly for middle-aged and senior travelers, families, or groups of friends who want a hassle-free trip.
🗺 ️ Quick Itinerary Overview
This route offers two options: a summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang panorama tour and an autumn Southern Xinjiang tour, both using the “travel by night, sightsee by day” model. Details are as follows:
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 – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Want to ride the New Oriental Express but don’t know where to start? This guide will explain in detail how to register and how to understand the itinerary, 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 – Airport/Train Station Drop-off
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 – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05: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 Residences, evening train to Kuqa
🚂 What is the New Oriental Express?Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa/Shache 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 – Airport/Train Station Drop-off
💰 Price and Departure Date Information
The price and departure date information for this route is as follows. Specific fees and availability are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 49,999 RMB/person; 3rd and 4th person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 56,999 RMB/person; 3rd and 4th person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 69,999 RMB/person
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 itineraries and quotes.
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train that perfectly combines a “mobile hotel” with “in-depth sightseeing.” Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 58,999 RMB/person; 3rd and 4th person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 59,999 RMB/person; 3rd and 4th person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 36,999 RMB/person; 3rd and 4th person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Important Notes
Price Fluctuation:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to season, policies, and other factors. Please refer to the contract as the final authority.
Group Travel:The 3rd and 4th persons in the same cabin enjoy lower prices, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Peak Season Advice:Summer and golden autumn (September-October) are popular periods. We recommend inquiring early to secure your spot.
📝 Registration and Consultation Guide
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service through the following methods for registration and consultation:
📞 Phone Consultation
🛏️ Mobile Hotel ExperienceCall 181-3962-2229 directly, and a specialist will answer your questions about routes, prices, departure dates, and more.
💬 WeChat Consultation
Add WeChat ID 181-3962-2229 to receive electronic itineraries and quotes for convenient communication.
📋 Registration Process
1. Consultation and confirmation: Inform us of the number of travelers, travel dates, preferred route, and cabin class.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for real-name registration.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to secure your seats.
4. Sign contract: Pay the remaining balance before departure and sign the official travel contract.
5. Pre-trip preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure and arrive in Urumqi as required for assembly.
> Please note:Specific registration details, required materials, and cancellation/refund terms are all subject to the formal contract provided by the travel agency.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included Items (Reference)
Train Seat:Accommodation in the New Oriental Express cabin.
Ground Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Transportation:Train and local tourist bus fees.
Attraction Tickets:First-entry tickets to scenic areas listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals included in the itinerary.
The train features cabins designed with specified amenities included in the itinerary, equipped with private bathrooms and large viewing windows. Sightseeing during the day, traveling at night — no need to constantly switch hotels, making it especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.Tour Guide Service:Full-journey tour guide and team leader services.
Travel Insurance:Basic coverage including travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items (Reference)
Major Transportation:Airfare or train tickets between your city and Urumqi.
Personal Expenses:Additional hotel charges, personal spending, optional entertainment activities, etc.
Others:Additional costs arising from force majeure and services not mentioned in the itinerary.
> Friendly Reminder:The above are standard included items. Please refer to the final signed contract for specifics.
Service Highlights
All-inclusive itinerary items:Clear itinerary with fewer optional paid activities for a more worry-free experience.
Comfortable Experience:The train is equipped with dining cars and lounge areas, with comfortable accommodation.
Professional Team:Experienced tour guides and team leaders provide attentive service.
💡 Practical Tips and Precautions
🧳 Packing
We recommend bringing clothing for all four seasons, sunscreen, common medications, and personal toiletries. Due to the large span of the itinerary, pack comfortable, easily layered clothing.
🩺 Health and Safety
Travelers with chronic conditions should bring their regular medications and inform the travel agency in advance. Follow medical advice during the trip and pace yourself.
🌦 ️ Itinerary Changes
In case of force majeure such as weather or road conditions, the travel agency may make reasonable adjustments to the itinerary based on actual circumstances. Your understanding is appreciated.
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 WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
