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How to buy tickets and book? 2026 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train
It is a railway-customized luxury tourist train, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train:Slowly Enjoy 14 Days in Xinjiang on the Moving Silk Road
Tired of catching early flights, dragging luggage between hotels, and queuing for two hours at scenic area entrances just to take a photo? In 2026, a more relaxed and comfortable way of traveling is being chosen by more quality-conscious tourists — the New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train. It is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile living space”: during the day, you explore the highlights of Xinjiang’s hinterland, and at night, you sleep soundly in your exclusive cabin while traveling thousands of miles. This truly realizes the slow travel rhythm of “the train moves with the scenery, and people wander through a painting.”
🌄 Train Positioning and Features
The New Oriental Express is a newly upgraded railway-customized light-luxury tourist train for 2026, operating regularly from April to October throughout the year, featuring the “travel by day, rest by night, deep slow travel” model. The train adopts a brand-new “Silk Road Flowing Light” livery, with colors like flowing Atlas silk, simple yet magnificent, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements. The entire train is equipped with a dining car, kitchen car, entertainment car, and a starry-sky dome restaurant, as well as an intangible cultural heritage corner, anti-slip handrails for the elderly, one-touch call devices, and onboard medical staff, combining travel with comfort.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 Brand-New Car Bodies)
The New Oriental Express launches two sets of brand-new car bodies in 2026: luxury and comfort types. All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms, wet-dry separation, panoramic viewing windows, USB-C fast charging ports, and dedicated temperature control systems.
Zungui Gold Diamond Three-Berth Cabin (Luxury Type / Capacity 6)
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a king bed), equipped with a leisure double sofa, reception area, and custom furniture.
Cabin area approx. 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed dimensions:King bed 2×1.7m, single bed 2×0.85m.
Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Berth Cabin (Luxury Type / Capacity 8)
🚂 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train: Slowly Enjoy 14 Days in Xinjiang on the Moving Silk Road Each car has 4 twin-bed cabins (some can be combined), equipped with leisure tables and chairs and storage space.
Cabin area approx. 10㎡, bathroom and shower room same as above.
Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Berth Cabin (Comfort Type / Capacity 10)
Each car has 5 cabins, with both upper and lower berths at 2×0.78m, and wet-dry separated bathrooms.
Cabin area approx. 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡.
> The train departs from and returns to Urumqi. Tourists from all regions need to arrive in Urumqi on their own to gather. Currently, boarding is only available in Urumqi, with no boarding points in other cities along the way.
📅 Brief Itinerary and 2026 Departure Dates
Based on locally finalized facts, the itinerary and tour dates are as follows:
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various regions and gather
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Tired of catching early flights, dragging luggage between hotels, and queuing for two hours at scenic area entrances just to take a photo? In 2026, a more relaxed and comfortable way of traveling is being chosen by more quality-conscious tourists — the New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train. It is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile living space”: during the day, you explore the highlights of Xinjiang’s hinterland, and at night, you sleep soundly in your exclusive cabin while traveling thousands of miles. This truly realizes the slow travel rhythm of “the train moves with the scenery, and people wander through a painting.”Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
🌄 Train Positioning and FeaturesDay14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various regions and gather
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
The New Oriental Express is a newly upgraded railway-customized light-luxury tourist train for 2026, operating regularly from April to October throughout the year, featuring the “travel by day, rest by night, deep slow travel” model. The train adopts a brand-new “Silk Road Flowing Light” livery, with colors like flowing Atlas silk, simple yet magnificent, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements. The entire train is equipped with a dining car, kitchen car, entertainment car, and a starry-sky dome restaurant, as well as an intangible cultural heritage corner, anti-slip handrails for the elderly, one-touch call devices, and onboard medical staff, combining travel with comfort.Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Departure
Daily sightseeing of 6–8 hours during the day, with rest at night while traveling, a relaxed pace that avoids long-distance bus rides, suitable for families or middle-aged and elderly groups who want an easy trip.
💰 Price Description (Based on Local Facts)
2026 reference prices are as follows (subject to the signed contract):
May 6, 14
Zungui Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 54,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 49,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, 30
Zungui Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 56,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 Brand-New Car Bodies)Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, 25
Zungui Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 65,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 59,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
October 15, 25
Zungui Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 36,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
> Prices may fluctuate with departure schedules, and the final price is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
The New Oriental Express launches two sets of brand-new car bodies in 2026: luxury and comfort types. All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms, wet-dry separation, panoramic viewing windows, USB-C fast charging ports, and dedicated temperature control systems.📝 Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm 2026 departure dates, route itineraries, seat types, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay the deposit according to cabin class and receive an official tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, and verify details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After confirmation, the customer service will issue the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist.
> Registration is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
> Consultation Phone:Please contact customer service Yang Jia
> WeChat:Please contact customer service Yang Jia
🍽 ️ Reception Standards
Included Items:Full transportation (train + land transfer), accommodation (cabin), first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, full meals, cultural experience activities (such as Tajik home visits, intangible cultural heritage rubbing, etc.).
Zungui Gold Diamond Three-Berth Cabin (Luxury Type / Capacity 6)Excluded Items:Round-trip transportation from various regions to Urumqi, personal expenses, and secondary consumption items within scenic areas.
Meals focus on Xinjiang local flavors while accommodating tastes from north and south. Daily meal standards are moderate, emphasizing fresh ingredients and nutritional balance. Flavors tend to be light, avoiding heavy oil and spice, suitable for all age groups. Some departures include Grape Estate dinners and Hotan specialty meals.
> Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Reception Features
Accommodation is scenery:No hotel changes throughout the trip; luggage travels with the train, eliminating repeated packing and rushing.
Cultural immersion:In-depth experiences such as home visits, night tours of ancient cities, and jade river treasure hunting.
Thoughtful service:Each car is equipped with a dedicated butler, and public areas feature entertainment and leisure spaces.
🆚 Advantages Compared to Other Travel Methods
Slow pace, no rushing, ample daily sightseeing time;
Long-distance transportation is handled by the train, avoiding the discomfort of long bus rides;
Onboard medical support, suitable for tourists with basic health needs;
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a king bed), equipped with a leisure double sofa, reception area, and custom furniture. Fellow travelers are mostly quality-conscious families or retirees, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
Integrated “transportation + accommodation + tickets + service” throughout, worry-free and effortless.
👥 Suitable Audience
Especially suitable for:
Retired seniors
Tourists who cannot tolerate long bus rides
Families who want to deeply experience Xinjiang without rushing
Quality travelers who value comfort and service details
❤ ️ Reasons for Popularity
The New Oriental Express restores “travel” to “living” — sleeping while moving, waking up in the scenery. In 14 days, it connects snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and thousand-year-old ancient cities, allowing tourists to both enjoy Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and experience home-like comfort and peace of mind. This philosophy of “slow travel through Xinjiang, living in the scenery” is the core of its enduring popularity.
> Itinerary, prices, and departure schedules may change due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes. Both parties can negotiate and agree on reasonable modifications.
> All arrangements are subject to the signed contract and tourism law regulations.
How to register for the 2026 tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as the Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. For light-luxury lying travel and boutique train trips, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries.
