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【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train】How to book and purchase tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Booking Guide | One Article to Understand Room Type Selection, Itinerary Arrangement, and the Full Booking Process
As Xinjiang tourism enters its peak travel season in summer 2026, many travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth travel experience have already started planning their 2027 Xinjiang trips. As the core cultural tourism special train product developed by Xinjiang Railway, the New Oriental Express has seen steadily rising pre-sale consultation volume for 2027 recently. Many travelers are concerned about how to book tickets, how to choose between different room types, and which attractions are included in the itinerary. This article will sort out the relevant information for everyone.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is the core cultural tourism IP developed by Xinjiang Railway. It is a distinctive tourist special train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, with a comfortable residential-style travel experience as its highlight. It adopts a travel model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving travelers from the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. With its comprehensively upgraded hardware configuration and refined services in 2026, the special train has become a distinctive travel product in Xinjiang’s cultural tourism market. It mainly targets travelers who prefer in-depth experiences and pursue travel comfort, including family trips, group travel with friends, and small team-building outings. It connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, making the journey itself part of the travel experience. In 2026, the special train operates regularly from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic spots across 14 prefectures, cities, and regions throughout Xinjiang, providing travelers with a choice for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express
✨ Overall Hardware Advantages of the Special Train
The 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a newly upgraded train with 13 carriages, divided into two categories — luxury and comfort — with three types of gold diamond rooms, covering different travel needs.
All cabins on the train come standard with separate dry and wet bathroom facilities, and are equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, and multi-functional entertainment car to meet dining and leisure needs during the journey.
The carriage details are thoughtfully designed, featuring voice-controlled switches, rounded corners to prevent bumps, and other design elements. Cabins are named after Silk Road culture-related names, and there is also a starry-sky-themed dining car and multi-functional leisure area, combining cultural atmosphere with travel convenience.
New family connecting room design has been added, suitable for parent-child travel, multi-family group travel, and other diverse travel scenarios.
The specific configurations of the three room types are as follows:
1. Noble Gold Diamond · Three-Room Cabin | High-End Luxury Type (1 carriage recommended on the whole train)
Each carriage is recommended to have 3 standard twin-bed cabins, with a total capacity of 6 people per carriage. The beds in the cabin can be freely combined into a large bed, suitable for couples, parent-child travel, and other scenarios. Equipped with a leisure double sofa, reception and leisure tables and chairs, multi-functional storage space, and custom furniture, it balances leisure reception and daily storage. Reference space dimensions: total cabin area approximately 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond · Four-Room Cabin | Premium Luxury Type (5 carriages in total)
Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, with a total capacity of 8 people per carriage. The space is reasonably arranged with good privacy. The beds support merging and conversion, allowing flexible switching between large bed/twin bed modes to suit diverse travel needs. Equipped with leisure tables and chairs, custom furniture, multi-functional storage areas, and leisure reception areas. Reference space dimensions: total cabin area approximately 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
3. Boyue Gold Diamond · Five-Room Cabin | Light Luxury Comfort Type (7 carriages in total)
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Booking Guide | One Article to Understand Room Type Selection, Itinerary Arrangement, and the Full Booking ProcessThe cost-effective preferred room type, with 5 cabins per carriage, flexibly accommodating 10 people for refined travel or 20 people for group travel. Suitable for family trips, friend groups, and small team-building activities. The space is simple and practical with a neat layout, meeting the core needs of accommodation, washing, and leisure during long-distance travel. Reference space dimensions:Total cabin area approximately 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡; uniform bunk bed dimensions: 2m×0.78m.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express
The service of the special train is significantly different from regular tourist travel, mainly including these features:
Rich cultural experiences: The itinerary incorporates intangible cultural heritage interactive experiences. Travelers can participate in activities such as making traditional Chinese medicine sachets, crafting specialty ornaments, and mulberry paper rubbing under the guidance of intangible cultural heritage inheritors. The train also offers cultural mini-lectures explaining Xinjiang’s history and geography. Upon arrival at each stop, there are welcoming performances of ethnic songs and dances from various ethnic groups, making the journey both fun and culturally enriching.
Comprehensive health protection:Professional medical staff and commonly used medicines are available throughout the journey. Emergency call devices are installed in the carriages, with 24-hour response to travelers’ needs.
Highly adaptable dining:Dining arrangements are communicated with travelers one by one in advance and customized according to physical conditions and dietary habits, balancing nutritional needs with Xinjiang’s regional flavors, including local specialty meals such as whole roasted lamb feast and cold-water fish feast.
Full-process convenient services:From document processing and station transportation connections to luggage consignment, dedicated staff handle everything, saving travelers the hassle of planning on their own.
Relaxed itinerary arrangement:Adopting the model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, each scenic spot has ample time reserved for viewing, photography, and leisure — no need to rush, providing a better experience.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the New Oriental Express
In 2027, there are two premium itineraries available in Xinjiang, corresponding to summer northern Xinjiang and October southern Xinjiang travel needs:
👉 2027 April–September Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Suitable for Spring, Summer, and Autumn)
Covers core Xinjiang attractions including Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, unlocking the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang and the highland charm of southern Xinjiang in one trip.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Partners from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adjust to Xinjiang’s time difference, building up energy for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Head to Tianshan Tianchi to enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined. After the visit, proceed to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
As Xinjiang tourism enters its peak travel season in summer 2026, many travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth travel experience have already started planning their 2027 Xinjiang trips. As the core cultural tourism special train product developed by Xinjiang Railway, the New Oriental Express has seen steadily rising pre-sale consultation volume for 2027 recently. Many travelers are concerned about how to book tickets, how to choose between different room types, and which attractions are included in the itinerary. This article will sort out the relevant information for everyone. Visit the Yadan landform Colorful Beach, admire the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, and arrive at Kanas.
D4 Full-day in-depth exploration of Kanas → Hemu
Take an in-depth tour of the Kanas Scenic Area, exploring attractions such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Head to Hemu Village in the afternoon.
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghenan
In the early morning, enjoy the Hemu morning mist and smoke rising from wooden house chimneys. Travel along the Ahe Highway, passing through Altay, weaving through grasslands and wilderness, and arrive at Jinghenan in the evening.
D6 Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Six-Star Street → Yining
Head to Sayram Lake to admire the azure lake water and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, go to Yining and visit Six-Star Street to experience the cultural charm of Ili.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Head to Nalati Grassland, stroll through the aerial grassland, enjoy the magnificent grassland scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, and deeply experience the grassland landscape.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, enjoy the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, appreciate the scenery along the Duku Highway, and arrive at Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar
Explore the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace, learn about ancient Qiuci culture, and then head to Kashgar.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Golden Grass Beach, explore Stone City, with highland scenery accompanying the journey all the way, and arrive at Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan home visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit local families to experience folk customs, tour Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan
Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, visit Gaotai Folk Houses, experience the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, and take the train to Turpan in the evening.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit the Karez Irrigation System, Flaming Mountains, and Jiaohe Ancient City. After the tour, return to Urumqi.
D14 Urumqi | Perfect Farewell
The trip concludes. Based on flight/train times, all guests are escorted to the station/airport together, ending the full Xinjiang journey.
👉 October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for the golden autumn of October, focusing on southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Regions cities, avoiding crowds and unlocking the history of the Western Regions and autumn southern Xinjiang scenery.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and await the start of the golden autumn southern Xinjiang journey.
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D2 Urumqi → Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang
Depart for Turpan, visit the Karez Irrigation System and Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the Fire Land, and then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park, experience the mystery of the ancient Western Regions, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Visit Hotan Tuancheng to experience the local market life, go to the Yurungkash River to experience the fun of jade picking, and explore the Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
The New Oriental Express is the core cultural tourism IP developed by Xinjiang Railway. It is a distinctive tourist special train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, with a comfortable residential-style travel experience as its highlight. It adopts a travel model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving travelers from the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. With its comprehensively upgraded hardware configuration and refined services in 2026, the special train has become a distinctive travel product in Xinjiang’s cultural tourism market. It mainly targets travelers who prefer in-depth experiences and pursue travel comfort, including family trips, group travel with friends, and small team-building outings. It connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, making the journey itself part of the travel experience. In 2026, the special train operates regularly from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic spots across 14 prefectures, cities, and regions throughout Xinjiang, providing travelers with a choice for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Western Regions royal families of Shache, and then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Take an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake, face the southern Xinjiang scenery of snow-capped mountains and lakes, and return to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Kuqa
Take a leisurely tour of the old city of Kashgar, visit Gaotai Folk Houses, experience the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, and then head to Kuqa.
D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through Qiuci Alley, and experience the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi
Head to the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, admire the golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter the desert autumn colors, and then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, take in the magnificent northern Xinjiang views, and return to downtown Urumqi after the tour.
D11 Urumqi | Perfect Farewell
The full journey concludes. Based on transportation times, guests are escorted to the station/airport, ending the golden autumn southern Xinjiang trip.
Note:In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area closures, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
V. 2026–2027 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Information
Pre-sales for the 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus have begun, covering the April–October Xinjiang travel season. Prices vary by time period and room type. The following are reference prices, which may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure date. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
👉 Luxury Type (Noble Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond) Reference Fares
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express1. Early Spring Preferred Period (April–May)
Departure dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference prices:Noble Gold Diamond 65,999 CNY/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 58,999 CNY/person
2. Midsummer Scenic Period (June–Mid-August)
Departure dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference prices:Noble Gold Diamond 68,999 CNY/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 CNY/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period (Late August–September)
Departure dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference prices:Noble Gold Diamond 72,999 CNY/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 66,999 CNY/person
4. October 2026 Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting dates:October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026
Reference prices:Noble Gold Diamond 46,999 CNY/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 38,999 CNY/person
👉 Comfort Type (Boyue Gold Diamond) Reference Fares
1. Spring–Summer Regular Period (April–September)
Departure dates:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18
Reference prices:2-person room 32,888 CNY/person, 2-person room third-person special 16,888 CNY/person, 4-person room 27,888 CNY/person
✨ Overall Hardware Advantages of the Special Train2. October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting dates:October 3, October 13, October 26, 2027
Reference prices:2-person room 19,888 CNY/person, 2-person room third-person special 11,888 CNY/person, 4-person room 16,888 CNY/person
Note:All room types come with separate dry and wet bathroom facilities, dining car, entertainment car, and multi-functional leisure area, with exclusive travel services throughout the journey. Prices and availability are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For solo travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
VI. How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express — How to Purchase Tickets and Where to Book
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, here is a booking guide for you.
New Oriental Express-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration services. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the New Oriental Express.
2. Choose your travel product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure date and special train seat room type.
3. Submit personal information: Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, Mainland–Hong Kong–Macau–Taiwan travel permits, passports, and other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete the 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.
Travel demand is strong from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check itineraries as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. It is advisable to pay attention to various legitimate travel information, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Cost and Service Related Information for the New Oriental Express
The service items included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, charging standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and charges are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please consult customer service for a detailed explanation. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
If you have already planned to go to Xinjiang in 2027 to experience the slow-paced in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, why not consult about the relevant schedules in advance and ride the New Oriental Express to enjoy the diverse scenery and cultural charm of beautiful Xinjiang along the way.
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
