2027 New Oriental Express Official Ticket Booking Channels Avoiding Scalpers Guide

【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist 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 directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai 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.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Early Bird Pre-sale Guide:Booking methods + schedule and prices, all clarified in one article
As we are currently in the 2026 peak tourism season in Xinjiang, many travelers planning to avoid the crowds have already begun preparing their long-distance travel plans for 2027. As a representative premium railway cultural tourism product in Xinjiang, the 2027 Xuelian No. schedule of the New Oriental Express has already opened for pre-sale. Below is a detailed travel reference guide for everyone.
I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a core cultural tourism IP created by Xinjiang Railway and is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the special train underwent a comprehensive upgrade, adding new carriage configurations, incorporating Silk Road cultural elements into the carriage design, and providing soft services such as intangible cultural heritage experiences and cultural education. It caters to diverse travel needs including family trips, group travel with friends, and small team-building activities. Travelers can deeply explore the natural scenery and cultural landscapes along the Xinjiang route at a comfortable travel pace.
In 2026, this special train achieved regular operation from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic spots across over ten prefectures and cities in Xinjiang, earning recognition from many travelers.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. Travelers can freely choose based on their budget and travel preferences.
The 2027 Xuelian No. upgraded train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories — luxury and comfort — with three diamond-class room types to cover different travel needs:
Zungui Diamond Triple Room (Luxury):Capacity: 6 people per carriage, 1 carriage in total
Xiyue Diamond Quad Room (Luxury):Capacity: 8 people per carriage, 5 carriages in total
Boyue Diamond Five-Room (Comfort):Capacity: 10-20 people per carriage, 7 carriages in total
Detailed specifications of the three light-luxury compartments are as follows:
1. Zungui Diamond · Triple Room | High-end Luxury (1 carriage recommended on the entire train)
Each carriage features 3 standard twin-bed compartments, with spacious and private interiors. The entire carriage accommodates 6 people, offering an exclusive VIP experience. The beds in the compartments are flexible and can be freely combined from twin beds into a large bed, suitable for couples, parent-child, and female-friend travel scenarios.
The entire room is equipped with light-luxury amenities, including a standard double sofa, lounge and meeting tables and chairs, multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture, balancing leisure, reception, and daily storage needs. Each compartment features a separate wet-and-dry bathroom, eliminating crowded travel and providing a clean and comfortable washing and bathing space.
Space size reference:Total compartment area approx. 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed sizes: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
2. Xiyue Diamond · Quad Room | Premium Luxury (5 carriages in total)
A high-value luxury room type. Each carriage features 4 standard twin-bed compartments, with a total capacity of 8 people. The space is well laid out with excellent privacy. Beds support merging and conversion, flexibly switching between large bed/twin bed modes to suit diverse travel needs.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Early Bird Pre-sale Guide: Booking methods + schedule and prices, all clarified in one article — continuing the high-end supporting standards, equipped with lounge tables and chairs, custom furniture, multifunctional storage areas, and leisure reception areas. All compartments come standard with separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, complete facilities, superior experience, balancing quality and practicality.
Space size reference:Total compartment area approx. 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed sizes: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
3. Boyue Diamond · Five-Room | Light-Luxury Comfort (7 carriages in total)
An affordable light-luxury comfortable room type, recommended for value. Each carriage features 5 compartments, flexibly accommodating 10 people for refined travel or 20 people for group travel, suitable for family trips, friend groups, and small team-building activities. All compartments come standard with separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, ensuring basic comfort and privacy.
The space is simple and practical with a neat layout, meeting the core needs of accommodation, washing, and leisure during long-distance travel. It is the preferred room type for popular premium Xinjiang special train travel.
Space size reference:Total compartment area approx. 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡; uniform bunk bed size: 2m×0.78m.
The entire train also features a dedicated dining carriage, professional kitchen carriage, and multifunctional entertainment carriage. The carriages incorporate details such as voice-activated switches and rounded anti-collision corners, balancing convenience and safety. Public spaces include a starry-sky themed dining area and a leisure bar carriage, enriching the travel leisure experience.
III. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express
The New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular tourism:
Health protection services:The special train is equipped with professional medical staff and common medicines throughout the journey, responding to travelers’ health needs. It also features dedicated assistance devices for travelers who need them.
Featured cultural experiences: During the journey, intangible cultural heritage interactive sessions are arranged. Travelers can participate in handicraft activities such as making sachets and mulberry paper rubbing under the guidance of intangible cultural heritage inheritors. The train also offers cultural education mini-lectures explaining Xinjiang’s history and geography, enriching the travel experience. Upon arriving at stations, travelers are welcomed with ethnic songs and dances, experiencing the local friendly atmosphere.
Customized dining services:Meals are communicated with travelers one by one in advance, adjusted according to travelers’ physical conditions and dietary habits, balancing nutritional needs with Xinjiang’s local flavors.
One-stop connection services:From document assistance and station transportation connections to luggage delivery, staff handle everything throughout the journey, saving travelers the hassle of handling things themselves.
Relaxed itinerary arrangements:All routes reserve ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure, without being rushed. Travelers can immersively enjoy the comfort of long-distance slow travel.
IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary of the New Oriental Express
Two premium Xinjiang itineraries for 2027 (Summer Northern Xinjiang + October Southern Xinjiang), with specific arrangements as follows:
I. April-September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panoramic 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianchi, 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

As we are currently in the 2026 peak tourism season in Xinjiang, many travelers planning to avoid the crowds have already begun preparing their long-distance travel plans for 2027. As a representative premium railway cultural tourism product in Xinjiang, the 2027 Xuelian No. schedule of the New Oriental Express has already opened for pre-sale. Below is a detailed travel reference guide for everyone. Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing for the subsequent long journey.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Head to the “Heavenly Jade Pond” Tianshan Tianchi, immersively viewing the mysterious scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined. After sightseeing, head to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
Visit the Yadan landform wonder Colorful Beach, admiring the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery. Pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, traveling along scenic routes to arrive at Kanas.
D4 Full-day in-depth tour of Kanas → Hemu
Deeply explore the Kanas Scenic Area, visiting classic attractions such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Head to Hemu Village in the afternoon.
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghe South
Encounter Hemu’s morning mist and wooden house smoke at dawn, travel along the stunning Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weaving through grasslands and wilderness, and arrive at Jinghe South in the evening.
D6 Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining
Head to Sayram Lake, immersively encountering the azure lake waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, head to Yining and visit Liuxing Street, experiencing Yili’s cultural charm.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Head to Nalati, one of the world’s four major alpine valley grasslands, strolling through the aerial grassland, admiring the grassland scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, deeply experiencing grassland beauty.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, experience the “four seasons in one day, different weather every ten miles” wonder of Duku, and arrive at Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar
Explore the majestic Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit the thousand-year-old Kuqa Royal Palace, learn about ancient Qiuci culture, then head to Kashgar, the core famous city of Southern Xinjiang.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit the pure and relaxing Baisha Lake, the warm and vast Golden Grass Beach, explore the thousand-year-old Stone City, with highland scenery along the way, arriving at Tashkurgan County.

I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainD11 Tashkurgan local home visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit local homes to experience rich Western Region folk customs, tour the magnificent Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan
Stroll through Kashgar Old City, visit the century-old, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immersively experience the rich Silk Road 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 three core attractions of Turpan:Explore the ancient water conservancy wonder Karez Irrigation System, visit the Flaming Mountains in person, tour the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, and return to Urumqi after sightseeing.
D14 Urumqi | Perfect farewell
The itinerary concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, travelers are uniformly escorted to depart, ending the entire Xinjiang journey.
II. October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for the golden October autumn, focusing on Southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Region cities, avoiding Northern Xinjiang crowds and immersively unlocking the profound Western Region history and autumn Southern Xinjiang scenery.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai 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.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt, quietly awaiting the start of the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang journey.
D2 Urumqi → Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang
Depart for Turpan, visit the man-made wonder Karez Irrigation System and the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, experiencing the unique landforms and cultural history of the Fire Land, then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the mysterious Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park, experience the heritage of the ancient Western Region secret realm, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Visit Hotan Tuancheng, full of Southern Xinjiang charm, experience the local market life, head to the Yurungkash River to experience the fun of jade picking, and visit the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.

The New Oriental Express is a core cultural tourism IP created by Xinjiang Railway and is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the special train underwent a comprehensive upgrade, adding new carriage configurations, incorporating Silk Road cultural elements into the carriage design, and providing soft services such as intangible cultural heritage experiences and cultural education. It caters to diverse travel needs including family trips, group travel with friends, and small team-building activities. Travelers can deeply explore the natural scenery and cultural landscapes along the Xinjiang route at a comfortable travel pace.D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Shache Western Region royal family, then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Deeply tour the Pamir Plateau, visit the highland pearl Karakul Lake and the pure Baisha Lake, facing the magnificent Southern Xinjiang scenery of snow-capped mountains and lakes, returning to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Kuqa
Slowly tour Kashgar Old City, visit the iconic, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immersively experience Southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm, then head to Kuqa.
D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the majestic and unique Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through the retro Qiuci Alley, deeply experiencing the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi
Head to the October-limited beauty — Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, admire the golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter the desert autumn colors, then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, enjoy the classic Northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to Urumqi city after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Perfect farewell
The entire journey concludes. Based on transportation times, travelers are escorted to depart, successfully ending the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang journey.
Note:If force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement between both parties.
V. 💰 2027 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Description
2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. — Complete analysis of new carriage configurations & annual schedule fares
In 2026, the New Oriental Express underwent a major upgrade, newly launching two series of carriages — luxury and comfort — creating the upgraded “Xuelian No.” premium Silk Road special train. The train’s overall livery is simple and elegant with a strong sense of texture. The flowing silk texture replicates Xinjiang’s natural landscapes of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, as well as its diverse cultural heritage, perfectly blending Western Region romance with light-luxury travel. The entire train is equipped with new supporting facilities, including a dedicated dining carriage, professional kitchen carriage, and multifunctional entertainment carriage. All compartments come standard with separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, comprehensively upgrading the travel experience and creating an immersive premium Xinjiang Silk Road vacation.
The 2027 Xuelian No. full schedule has officially opened for pre-sale, covering the April-October Xinjiang travel season, including spring-summer scenic routes and golden autumn Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery special routes, with tiered pricing at different times to suit various travel plans.

In 2026, this special train achieved regular operation from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic spots across over ten prefectures and cities in Xinjiang, earning recognition from many travelers.(I) Zungui Diamond, Xiyue Diamond Annual Fares (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April-May
Schedule:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference price:Zungui Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
2. Midsummer Scenic Period | June-Mid August
Schedule:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference price:Zungui Diamond 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Diamond 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August-September
Schedule:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference price:Zungui Diamond 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Diamond 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 15, 2026, October 25, 2026
Reference price:Zungui Diamond 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Diamond 38,999 RMB/person
(II) Boyue Diamond Annual Fares (Comfort)
1. Spring-Summer Regular Period | April-September
Schedule:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18
Reference price:2-person room 32,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special 16,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 27,888 RMB/person
2. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 schedule)

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Advantages of the New Oriental ExpressMeeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, October 26, 2027
Reference price:2-person room 19,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special 11,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 16,888 RMB/person
Remarks:All room types across the entire train feature separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, equipped with dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and multifunctional leisure areas, enjoying premium exclusive travel services throughout the journey.
Prices may fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Seat availability is subject to real-time inquiry results.
VI. 📞 New Oriental Express Reservation and Registration Methods — How to buy tickets and where to book?
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, please keep this booking guide.
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete reservations through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
Contact and consultation: Manager Mai 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. Learn about the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Choose travel products:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat room type.
Submit personal information:Provide travelers’ names, valid document numbers (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, passport, etc.) and other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete reservation procedures:Pay the travel reservation deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the reservation process.
From June to September each year, tourism demand is strong, 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 reservations can be handled through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📝 New Oriental Express Fees and Service Related Description
The services included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please consult customer service for a detailed description.
For solo registrations, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules are subject to the Tourism Law.
VIII. ✨ Travel Invitation
Xinjiang’s scenery has unique characteristics in all four seasons — wildflowers covering the mountains in spring, meadows and lakes in summer, golden poplar forests in autumn. Every season has scenery worth stopping for. Currently, the pre-sale channel for the 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. has opened. If you also want to explore Xinjiang’s landscapes and culture at a comfortable slow pace, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for details and plan your exclusive Silk Road journey.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist 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 directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai 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.