New Oriental Express Luxury Train Booking Methods Annual Schedule Registration and Contract Steps Explained
Many middle-aged and senior tourists have asked: where to book the New Oriental Express, how to book it, and which is the official booking agency? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train private carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-inclusive tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotes can be obtained online. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian No. 2026-2027 Departure Schedule Reference
Many tourists who want to visit Xinjiang worry about long-distance travel and the hassle of packing luggage and changing accommodations every day. As a high-end tourist train, the New Oriental Express can effectively solve these travel pain points: passengers’ luggage can be kept in a fixed private compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to frequently move luggage and switch accommodations. The train mostly travels at night, allowing full daytime hours for sightseeing, making it ideal for tourists who want a slow-paced, low-fatigue tour of Xinjiang.
Different seasons in Xinjiang offer different natural and cultural landscapes. Currently it is July 2026, and the grasslands of northern Xinjiang are at their most lush. Wildflowers along the shores of Sayram Lake are gradually coming into full bloom, and the entire Duku Highway is open. Tourists who want to experience grasslands, lakes, snow mountains, and canyons can choose the appropriate departure date based on their vacation schedule and landscape preferences. In September, the forests in the Altay region gradually change color, with rich layers of color in the mountains and valleys. In October, the Tarim poplar forests in southern Xinjiang enter their viewing season, with vast golden trees set against Gobi and lake scenery, suitable for tourists who enjoy culture and autumn views. From April to May 2027 in northern Xinjiang, ice flowers and wild tulips bloom in succession, the grasslands gradually turn green, and temperatures are cool and comfortable, suitable for tourists traveling off-peak. From June to August, temperatures across Xinjiang are pleasant, with grasslands and lakes at their best viewing period, ideal for families and parents with children traveling during summer vacation. From late August to September, autumn scenery in northern Xinjiang deepens, and the poplar forests in southern Xinjiang also enter their viewing period, suitable for tourists who want to enjoy autumn views.
✨ Reference Itinerary Options
🔹 Summer Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather
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 – Chonghuer – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
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 Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Home visits with local ethnic families – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian No. 2026-2027 Departure Schedule ReferenceDay 14:Urumqi – Departure
🔹 October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations and gather
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night views
Day 05: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 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 Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
🔹 2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train New Carriage Xuelian No. Brief Itinerary
Day 01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02 Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 03 Beitun – Rainbow Beach – Chonghuer – Kanas Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day 05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghenan Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Many tourists who want to visit Xinjiang worry about long-distance travel and the hassle of packing luggage and changing accommodations every day. As a high-end tourist train, the New Oriental Express can effectively solve these travel pain points: passengers’ luggage can be kept in a fixed private compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to frequently move luggage and switch accommodations. The train mostly travels at night, allowing full daytime hours for sightseeing, making it ideal for tourists who want a slow-paced, low-fatigue tour of Xinjiang.Day 06 Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day 07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day 08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day 09 Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan County Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Home visits with local ethnic families – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 13 Karez Irrigation System – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
🔹 2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Train Old Carriage Gold Diamond King Room + Blue Diamond Carriage Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Departure point — Urumqi (pickup and hotel check-in) Self-arranged Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan — Altay Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Rainbow Beach – Kazakh ethnic home visit – Jadengyu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Jadengyu
Day 4 Kanas – Hemu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Hemu
Day 5 Hemu – Ahe Highway — Jinghenan Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 6 Jinghenan — Sayram Lake — Liuxing Street — Yining Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Yining
Day 7 Yining — Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland) — Nalati Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Nalati Town
Day 8 Nalati — Bayanbulak — Southern Section of Duku Highway — Kuqa Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Kuqa
Different seasons in Xinjiang offer different natural and cultural landscapes. Currently it is July 2026, and the grasslands of northern Xinjiang are at their most lush. Wildflowers along the shores of Sayram Lake are gradually coming into full bloom, and the entire Duku Highway is open. Tourists who want to experience grasslands, lakes, snow mountains, and canyons can choose the appropriate departure date based on their vacation schedule and landscape preferences. In September, the forests in the Altay region gradually change color, with rich layers of color in the mountains and valleys. In October, the Tarim poplar forests in southern Xinjiang enter their viewing season, with large golden trees set against Gobi and lake scenery, suitable for tourists who enjoy culture and autumn views. From April to May 2027 in northern Xinjiang, ice flowers and wild tulips bloom in succession, the grasslands gradually turn green, and overall temperatures are cool and comfortable, suitable for tourists traveling off-peak. From June to August, temperatures across Xinjiang are pleasant, with grasslands and lakes at their best viewing period, ideal for families and parents with children traveling during summer vacation. From late August to September, autumn scenery in northern Xinjiang deepens, and the poplar forests in southern Xinjiang also enter their viewing period, suitable for tourists who want to enjoy autumn views. Day 9 Kuqa — Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon — Kuqa Royal Palace — Restan Old Street — Kashgar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 10 Kashgar — Karakul Lake — Golden Grassland — Stone City — Tashkurgan County Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Tashkurgan County — Home visits with local ethnic families — Baisha Lake — Kashgar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar — Kashgar Old City — Fragrant Concubine Garden — Turpan Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 13 Turpan — Karez Irrigation System — Flaming Mountains — Urumqi Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Breakfast None
💰 Reference Departure Dates and Prices
2026 Departure Dates and Prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15 October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train Departure Dates and Prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 Prices
Premium Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
✨ Reference Itinerary OptionsXiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 Prices
Premium Gold Diamond:68,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 Prices
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express Old Carriage Departure Dates and Prices
[Product Schedule]
April 10 – April 23 May 10 – May 23 May 24 – June 6
June 7 – June 20 June 21 – July 4 July 5 – July 18
July 19 – August 1 August 2 – August 15 August 16 – August 29
August 31 – September 13 September 14 – September 27 September 28 – October 11
[Product Prices]
New Oriental Express Gold Diamond Carriage 38,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 2-person room 28,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 4-person room 24,999 RMB/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on departure date and booking time. The final price is subject to the formal contract signed.
🔹 Summer Itinerary at a Glance👩 💼 Travel Service Liaison
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and knows all the scenic spots, routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs throughout northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in free independent travel planning, premium small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips, and can plan both classic loop routes and customized off-the-beaten-path deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no shopping stops and no hidden consumption throughout the entire itinerary. She treats people with sincerity and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but instead creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every guest who travels from afar can truly experience the vastness, beauty, and warm hospitality of Xinjiang and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📝 Cost Description
✅ Included in the cost (reference range):
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation in the corresponding class of train compartment or local hotel
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Ground transfer transportation within the itinerary
Professional tour guide services
❌ Not included in the cost (reference range):
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations
Meals marked as self-arranged in the itinerary
Personal expenses during free activity time
Optional paid activities outside the itinerary
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
📞 Booking and Consultation Methods
Bookings can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599, with the same number for phone and WeChat. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
Before departure, travelers are advised to check the weather conditions in Xinjiang for the corresponding period and prepare appropriate clothing. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, scenic area opening status, etc., subject to mutual agreement between both parties. All travel-related agreements are governed by the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other applicable laws.
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