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【New Oriental Express Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train?
For 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, while keeping the journey relaxed and hassle-free? A ticket on the “Xinjiang New Oriental Train” might just be the answer.
This train is not an ordinary train — it is a moving luxury hotel, designed for long-distance travelers seeking depth and comfort.
🛤 ️ I. New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train brand created by the Xinjiang railway department. Since its operation began in 1999, it has shifted from serving overseas tourists to the domestic market. In 2026, the train undergoes a major upgrade with two newly launched train sets, positioned as a “high-quality + comfortable” leisure slow-travel special train — ideal for travelers who want to “see Xinjiang in depth in a single trip.”
✨ 2026 Upgrade Highlights
New Train Sets:Luxury and comfort class carriages have been completely refreshed.
Private Accommodation:All cabins feature private bathrooms, equipped with new dining cars, kitchens, and entertainment cars.
Special Spaces:New family connecting rooms and a “Silk Road Culture” display corner have been added, along with an optimized travel experience for senior passengers.
Refined Exterior:The train’s exterior features a simple yet elegant livery inspired by Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural colors.
🗺 ️ Travel Mode and Experience
Adopting a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, you rest on the train and explore off the train, eliminating the hassle of constantly switching hotels. The train is fully equipped with medical staff and routine medications, each carriage has a dedicated butler, and emergency call devices are installed to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The New Oriental Express offers three types of cabins, all equipped with bathrooms (wet-dry separation), spacious interiors, and complete facilities.
1. Zungui Jinzuan (Luxury Class · 3 cabins per carriage)
Layout:Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, accommodating 6 people.
Configuration:Cabins feature a leisure double sofa, desk and chairs, and a bathroom (shower area approx. 1.06 sqm). Some twin beds can be combined into a king bed (2×1.7m).
Space:Total cabin area approx. 12 sqm.
Suitable for:Couples or families with ample budget seeking exclusive privacy and space.
2. Xiyue Jinzuan (Luxury Class · 4 cabins per carriage)
Layout:Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, accommodating 8 people.

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, while keeping the journey relaxed and hassle-free? A ticket on the “Xinjiang New Oriental Train” might just be the answer.Configuration:Cabins feature leisure desk and chairs, and a bathroom (shower area approx. 1.06 sqm). Some twin beds can be combined into a king bed (2×1.7m).
Space:Total cabin area approx. 10 sqm.
Suitable for:Travelers who want a balance of comfort and budget, ideal for groups of friends and family.
3. Boyue Jinzuan (Comfort Class · 5 cabins per carriage)
Layout:Each carriage has 5 cabins, accommodating 10 people.
Configuration:Each cabin has a bathroom (shower area approx. 0.9 sqm) and bunk beds (each 2×0.78m).
Space:Total cabin area approx. 8 sqm.
Suitable for:Value-conscious travelers, ideal for teams or friends traveling together.
🍽 ️ Public Areas
Dining:A dome starry-sky themed dining car, headed by star chefs, offering fusion cuisine.
Leisure:A chef-lounge car and a multi-functional bar car for drinks and socializing.
Entertainment:An entertainment car equipped with audio-visual and karaoke facilities.
🌟 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
1. One Journey, Multiple Stops, In-Depth Exploration
A single itinerary covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, ancient cities, and more — enjoying the convenience of “one route, multiple destinations.”
2. Hotel on the Train, Sightseeing Off the Train
“Sleep on the train at night, play at scenic spots during the day” — no more fatigue from switching hotels, luggage stays secure, making it the ideal choice for “slow travel.”
3. Professional Team, Full-Journey Support
The train is equipped with professional medical staff and onboard doctors, each carriage has a dedicated butler providing meticulous service. The itinerary may also include special experiences such as intangible cultural heritage inheritor interactions and onboard photography.
4. Specialty Cuisine, A Feast for the Taste Buds

This train is not an ordinary train — it is a moving luxury hotel, designed for long-distance travelers seeking depth and comfort.The dining car offers Xinjiang specialty dishes such as whole roasted lamb feasts and cold-water fish feasts, with personalized adjustments based on passengers’ tastes.
🗓 ️ IV. Sample Itinerary
Summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang Classic Loop (14 days)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer -五彩滩 (Colorful Beach) – New Oriental Express Special 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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Scenery Line (11 days)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, evening special train to Ruoqiang

🛤️ I. New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yuetegan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special 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 (High Platform) Folk Houses, evening special 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 Populus Euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Pricing
In 2026, the New Oriental Express plans to operate multiple tourist special trains covering March through October. Below are some departure dates and reference prices; the contract shall prevail for specifics.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
1. Summer Multi-Date Departures
May 6, May 14
Zungui Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:49,999 RMB/person (3rd/4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, June 30
Zungui Jinzuan:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:56,999 RMB/person (3rd/4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)

The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train brand created by the Xinjiang railway department. Since its operation began in 1999, it has shifted from serving overseas tourists to the domestic market. In 2026, the train undergoes a major upgrade with two newly launched train sets, positioned as a “high-quality + comfortable” leisure slow-travel special train — ideal for travelers who want to “see Xinjiang in depth in a single trip.”June 11, June 25
Zungui Jinzuan:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:58,999 RMB/person (3rd/4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
July 9, July 23, August 6
Boyue Jinzuan:56,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:62,999 RMB/person
Zungui Jinzuan:69,999 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Jinzuan:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person (3rd/4th person: 30,000 RMB/person)
September 17, September 26 (Urumqi start and end)
Boyue Jinzuan:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:65,999 RMB/person
Zungui Jinzuan:71,999 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Zungui Jinzuan:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Jinzuan:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan:36,999 RMB/person (3rd/4th person: 20,000 RMB/person)

✨ 2026 Upgrade Highlights2. Pricing Notes
The above are reference prices for select 2026 departures; actual prices may vary due to season, cabin type, and other factors.
Special fare policies for children, third persons, fourth persons, etc., are detailed in the table above.
Final prices, availability, and departure dates are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
The New Oriental Express is a packaged travel product and tickets are not sold separately. You can inquire and book through the following methods:
Manager Mai Zi, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center
24-hour consultation and booking
Landline:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
Booking Process Reference
1. Contact for consultation: Get itinerary, seat, price, and departure date information.
2. Choose a product: Select travel dates and cabin type based on your needs.
3. Submit information: Provide name, ID number, and other details for booking.
4. Complete procedures: Make payment, sign the electronic contract, and finalize the booking.
Warm Reminder
June–September is the peak travel season with limited seats; we recommend inquiring and booking as early as possible. Please register through official channels to protect your rights.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Notes
Included in the Fee
Transportation within the itinerary (special train seats, tourist buses, etc.).

New train sets: Luxury and comfort class carriages have been completely refreshed. Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (special train cabins and designated hotels).
Designated meals within the itinerary.
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and internal transport.
Onboard medical staff and basic medications.
Dedicated butler, guide, and basic interpretation services.
Not Included in the Fee
Round-trip transportation costs between your location and Urumqi.
(Our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing).
Personal expenses and optional activities not included in the itinerary.
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure.
Important Notes
If changes occur during the trip due to weather, road conditions, etc., both parties may negotiate reasonable adjustments.
All service details and fee standards are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
💌 VIII. Final Thoughts
A ticket on the New Oriental Express carries a leisurely, in-depth journey through Xinjiang. Here, you don’t need to rush between destinations — simply quietly enjoy the scenery outside the window, experience the refined service on board, and collect the best of northern and southern Tianshan one by one.
If you also want to give yourself an extraordinary vacation, why not start by inquiring about this train.
Manager Mai Zi, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center
24-hour consultation and booking
Landline:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
Looking forward to meeting you on the train in Xinjiang! 🏞️🚆
For 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.