2026 Xinjiang New Oriental Train Senior Ticket Price and Benefits for Elderly Travelers
【New Oriental Express Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
For 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train can only be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Ticket Purchase Practical Guide
(Perspective:A comprehensive overview of the frequently asked questions regarding choosing travel dates, selecting seats, and the ticket purchase process, making it easy for travelers with different needs to quickly find a suitable travel plan)
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express makes its debut in April, with the operating season running from April to October, covering three main routes: the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, In-depth Northern Xinjiang, and In-depth Southern Xinjiang, passing through more than 20 natural and cultural sites. It suits family trips, group travel with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and elderly travelers, allowing visitors to enjoy Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural heritage at a relaxed pace without rushing.
II. 🛏️ New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. Travelers can choose freely based on their budget and travel preferences. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation design, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. The train also features elderly-friendly facilities and one-touch call buttons to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.
【New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Triple Compartment】This is a luxury-class carriage, with a capacity of 6 passengers per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be converted into a large double bed. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is approximately 12 square meters, with a bathroom of 1.5 square meters and a shower room of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed. Each carriage accommodates 6 distinguished guests.
【New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Quadruple Compartment】This is a luxury-class carriage, with a capacity of 8 passengers per carriage, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be converted into a large double bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is approximately 10 square meters, with a bathroom of 1.5 square meters and a shower room of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed. Each carriage accommodates 8 distinguished guests.
【New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Quintuple Compartment】This is a comfort-class carriage, with a capacity of 10 passengers per carriage, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 compartments equipped with multi-functional storage space. The total compartment area is approximately 8 square meters, with upper berth dimensions of 2*0.78 meters and lower berth dimensions of 2*0.78 meters, a bathroom of 1.26 square meters, and a shower room of 0.9 square meters. Each carriage accommodates 10 distinguished guests.
The newly launched 2026 train body features a simple yet magnificent paint scheme with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm for an even better travel experience.
III. 💁 New Oriental Express Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular tourism.
Dedicated Attendant Service:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant who can respond to travelers’ needs at any time. Compartments are fitted with one-touch call buttons, making travel easier for the elderly and children. Luggage handling services are available at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage transfer so travelers don’t have to carry their own bags.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Ticket Purchase Practical GuideCultural Experience Features:The itinerary includes intangible cultural heritage activities such as mulberry bark paper rubbing, and travelers can also make herbal sachets as souvenirs. Professional staff provide explanations of the geography, history, and culture along the way, enhancing the immersive travel experience.
Commemorative Value-Added Services:Travel photography staff accompany the train, and after the trip, a personalized short video commemorative album is created for travelers to preserve their travel moments.
Relaxed Itinerary Arrangement:All itineraries follow the logic of night travel and daytime sightseeing, with ample time reserved for sightseeing, photography, and leisure. There’s no need to rush between checkpoints, making the travel pace more relaxed.
Dining Guarantee:The dining car offers a variety of Xinjiang specialty dishes catering to different tastes, eliminating the need to find restaurants along the way and saving sightseeing time.
IV. 🗺️ New Oriental Express Simplified Itinerary
In 2026, the New Oriental Express offers two main itinerary types. During the summer season, travelers can choose the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop itinerary, while in October’s autumn scenery season, the In-depth Southern Xinjiang itinerary is available. The itineraries are as follows:
▪ Summer Edition 14-Day Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
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 -五彩滩 (Colorful Beach) – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
(Perspective: A comprehensive overview of the frequently asked questions regarding choosing travel dates, selecting seats, and the ticket purchase process, making it easy for travelers with different needs to quickly find a suitable travel plan)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 – Farewell and Departure
▪ October Southern Xinjiang 11-Day Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, then evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then 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 – Evening view of Yotkan Ancient City
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainDay 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 – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell and Departure
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area closures, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
V. 📅 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Information
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to accommodate travel plans at different times. Per-person travel prices vary by seat type and departure schedule, with reference price ranges for each berth and compartment type. Specific information is as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): 49,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express makes its debut in April, with the operating season running from April to October, covering three main routes: the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, In-depth Northern Xinjiang, and In-depth Southern Xinjiang, passing through more than 20 natural and cultural sites. It suits family trips, group travel with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and elderly travelers, allowing visitors to enjoy Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural heritage at a relaxed pace without rushing. June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): 56,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): 58,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
July 9, July 23, August 6
1. Boyue Gold Diamond: 56,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 5 compartments, capacity 10-20 people, all with bathrooms)
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond: 62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
3. Premium Gold Diamond: 69,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
September 3
II. 🛏️ New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages Premium Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): 59,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
September 17/26, 2026, starting and ending in Urumqi
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person (5 compartments per carriage, seating 10 people)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (4 compartments per carriage, seating 8 people)
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person (3 compartments per carriage, seating 6 people)
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3-custom carriage): 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-custom carriage): 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-custom carriage): 36,999 RMB/person; third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only and may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure schedule. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for specifics.
VI. 📞 New Oriental Express Booking and Registration Methods — How to Purchase Tickets and Where to Book?
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. Travelers can choose freely based on their budget and travel preferences. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation design, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. The train also features elderly-friendly facilities and one-touch call buttons to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, here’s a ticket booking guide for you.
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Staff can provide information on the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
2. Choose Your Travel Product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, passports, and other basic identification information for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify unofficial channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📝 New Oriental Express Fees and Service Related Information
The services included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the terms agreed upon in the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will make efforts to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
During the trip, please comply with the relevant management regulations of scenic areas, do not leave the group without permission, do not enter undeveloped areas, and actively cooperate with staff management arrangements in special circumstances such as extreme weather to ensure a safe journey.
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Currently, it is the golden season for spring and summer travel in Xinjiang in 2026. Along the way, grasslands are turning green and lakes are crystal clear — a perfect time for travel. If you want to experience a slow-paced Xinjiang tour without rushing, feel free to contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for details, choose a suitable schedule and seats, and board the New Oriental Express to unlock the diverse scenery of Xinjiang.
For 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train can only be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
