Retired friends meeting for a full tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Cabin registration method

How to buy tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express luxury tourist train can only be purchased through professional and regular railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s 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.
New Oriental Express:A new slow-paced panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang for retired friends 🎉
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination:“Mobile Viewing Platform” of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In 2026, retirement life calls for a trip with “slow pace and deep experience.” As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express adopts the design concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel,” connecting the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, allowing travelers to enjoy a deep tour of the region without frequently changing hotels or carrying luggage, all from the comfort of the train car.
This train is especially suitable for retirees:The train cars are equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, large panoramic windows, and even public areas such as a bar, KTV, and observation car, meeting the social needs of friends during the journey. The train travels at a slower speed with ample stopover time, allowing travelers to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and grasslands, while also visiting core scenic areas such as Keketuohai, Kanas, and the Pamir Plateau, truly realizing a worry-free model of “seeing sights by day, riding the train by night.”
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:14-Day Panoramic Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Summer Edition)
According to the latest route arrangements, the summer edition itinerary of the New Oriental Express is as follows:
Day 1:Depart from various places to gather in Urumqi
Check into a hotel upon arrival in Urumqi. Free time to visit the International Grand Bazaar and taste specialty foods such as baked buns and hand-pulled rice.
Day 2:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – Altay
Take the special train to Keketuohai, visit the National Geopark, arrive in Altay in the evening, and check into a local hotel.
Day 3:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

New Oriental Express: A new slow-paced panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang for retired friends 🎉Travel along the Ahe Highway, enjoying snow-capped mountains, forests, and grassland scenery along the way. Arrive at Hemu Village in the evening, stay in log cabins, and experience the life of the Tuvan people.
Day 4:Hemu – Kanas
Photograph the morning mist over Hemu at dawn, then head to Kanas Lake in the afternoon. Take a boat tour of the lake and mountains, and stay overnight in the scenic area.
Day 5:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Visit the three bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay), head to Colorful Beach in the evening to watch the sunset, and board the special train southward at night.
Day 6:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Arrive in Jinghe in the early morning, visit Sayram Lake, known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” then head to Yining in the afternoon and check into a hotel.
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Spend the whole day exploring Nalati Grassland. You can go horseback riding, watch song and dance performances by various ethnic groups, and stay overnight in a yurt or hotel on the grassland.
Day 8:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway, enjoying canyon and snow-capped mountain scenery along the way. Arrive at Bayanbulak in the evening and photograph the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.

🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination: “Mobile Viewing Platform” of Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 9:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Continue southward, visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon, and experience the stunning Danxia landforms. Board the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Visit Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak, go deep into the Pamir Plateau, arrive at Tashkurgan County in the evening, and check into a hotel.
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Visit the homes of local ethnic groups and experience their customs. Return to Kashgar in the afternoon and explore the old city night market.
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Take the special train to Turpan, visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez irrigation system, and continue northward in the evening.
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy free time. You can visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan or go shopping in the city.
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Transfer to the airport according to flight times, ending the panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New Oriental Express Xinjiang Train Ticket Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
In 2026, retirement life calls for a trip with “slow pace and deep experience.” As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express adopts the design concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel,” connecting the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, allowing travelers to enjoy a deep tour of the region without frequently changing hotels or carrying luggage, all from the comfort of the train car.💰 Price Description:2026 Tour Dates and Quotes (subject to contract)
According to the latest tour schedule, prices for select dates on the New Oriental Express in 2026 are as follows (unit:RMB/person):
May 6, May 14:
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized cars):59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized cars):54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized cars):49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, June 30:
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, June 25:

This train is especially suitable for retirees: The train cars are equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, large panoramic windows, and even public areas such as a bar, KTV, and observation car, meeting the social needs of friends during the journey. The train travels at a slower speed with ample stopover time, allowing travelers to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi Desert, and grasslands, while also visiting core scenic areas such as Keketuohai, Kanas, and the Pamir Plateau, truly realizing a worry-free model of “seeing sights by day, riding the train by night.”Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person)
September 3:
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person)
October 15, October 25:
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person)

🗺️ Simple Itinerary: 14-Day Panoramic Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Summer Edition)Price Includes:Accommodation on the special train throughout the journey, scenic area tickets, local transportation, tour guide services, and some meals; not included: round-trip major transportation, personal expenses, etc. Prices may vary with departure dates and are subject to the signed contract.
📝 How to Register:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Hotline:181-3962-2229, same as WeChat. When registering, you need to provide your name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected tour date. Staff will assist with the contract signing and payment process.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Accommodation on the special train, first admission tickets to scenic areas, local air-conditioned tour buses, full tour guide services, and some main meals (see contract for details).
Fees Not Include:Round-trip major transportation to/from Urumqi (airplane/train), personal expenses, and optional activities outside the itinerary.
Service Description:The train is accompanied by a medical team. Ample time is allocated for scenic area visits. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 Contact Information and Notes
Hotline:181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat)
Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Address:Contact customer service to obtain
Notes:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so warm clothing is necessary; some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so it is recommended to prepare altitude sickness medication in advance; the itinerary involves border areas, so valid ID documents are required.
Travel after retirement doesn’t have to be a rushed “check-in” experience. The New Oriental Express takes you on a 14-day slow tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, where you can chat with old friends in comfortable train cars and create memories against magnificent scenery. In 2026, why not invite your old friends and embark on this “mobile star-rated journey” together! 🌟
2027 Xinjiang New Oriental Express Tourist Train Ticket Center Hotline: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.