New Oriental Express Official Booking Channels, Latest Schedule and Fares, Legitimate Registration Process

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists ask: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, how do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, and which is the legitimate booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized packaged cultural tourism product of the railway (including train dedicated seats + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land buses + guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items within the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through legitimate railway travel agencies. Legitimate booking channel: Wang Fei, exclusive manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Want to travel comfortably through the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang without rushing between trains? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a high-end tourist train that has become the choice of many tourists visiting Xinjiang. Many friends are concerned about how to book tickets, how the itinerary is arranged, and how much it costs. Today we have compiled a clear full guide for travel in 2026-2027.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full travel routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality, is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🛏 ️ Core configuration highlights of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
This special train is designed around flowing comfortable living. The body paint is inspired by Xinjiang’s distinctive silk patterns, with blue-white gradients paired with gold lines for high recognizability. The interior of the carriages is decorated with Xinjiang characteristic elements such as poplar wood and Hetian jade. Each carriage has a different themed design, so passengers can feel the rich regional atmosphere on the train.
Compartment configuration: Three types of compartments are currently available, all equipped with bathrooms, and soundproof materials are used to ensure a restful space. Among them, the 3 customized carriages have 6 people per carriage, with a single compartment area of about 12 square meters, equipped with a large bed or twin beds, as well as a leisure sofa, customized wardrobe, and minibar; the 4 customized carriages have 8 people per carriage, with slightly more compact space and the same configuration as the 3-package; the 5 customized carriages are equipped with upper and lower berths, suitable for solo travelers or tourists with flexible budgets. Bathroom amenities in all compartments are international brands, and bedding is replaced on a fixed cycle.
Public area configuration: The train adopts shock-absorbing technology, and the ride is smooth. The carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning and a fresh air system, keeping the air fresh even when crossing the Gobi Desert. High-speed WiFi covers the whole train, and each carriage has a public viewing area with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to take in the Tianshan Mountains, Gobi, grasslands, and other scenery along the way. The train is also equipped with a dining car offering local specialty meals to meet different taste needs.
📍 Core itinerary highlights
The New Oriental Express routes cover the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, balancing natural scenery and cultural experiences. Departing in different seasons allows you to see different scenery:
Summer itineraries focus on northern Xinjiang scenery, connecting Koktokay, Hemu Village, and Kanas in the Altai Mountains; Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak in the Ili River Valley; and the landscape belt of the Duku Highway. From May to September, the grasslands along the route are green, flower seas are in bloom, and the climate is cool and comfortable. According to the latest information released by Xinjiang’s culture and tourism department in 2026, the peak season opening hours of Kanas Scenic Area are 8:00–19:00, Sayram Lake is open all year from 7:00–22:00, and scenic areas such as Nalati and Bayanbulak implement real-name timed reservations for entry, requiring reservation 1-3 days in advance through the platform. These steps can all be handled in advance with the assistance of staff.
The southern Xinjiang itinerary departing in October focuses on culture and autumn scenery. Along the way you can visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez Wells in Turpan, the Milan Ruins and Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang, the old city and characteristic villages of Hotan, the ancient city of Kashgar and the scenery of the Pamir Plateau. From late September to mid-October, the poplar forests in the Tarim Basin turn golden yellow, offering a rich visual experience.
The Duku Highway usually opens in early June each year depending on snowmelt conditions. Small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are allowed to pass daily from 8:00–19:00. Temporary control may occur in severe weather. Roads and scenic area policies involved in the itinerary may change dynamically due to weather or management requirements, and the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
📅 Simple itinerary arrangement
Itinerary at a glance (summer version)
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas

🚂 Want to travel comfortably through the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang without rushing between trains? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a high-end tourist train that has become the choice of many tourists visiting Xinjiang. Many friends are concerned about how to book tickets, how the itinerary is arranged, and how much it costs. Today we have compiled a clear full guide for travel in 2026-2027.Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Wucaitan – New Oriental Express special 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 special train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express special train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Send-off
October southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day01: Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02: Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Wells – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04: Morning arrival in Hotan – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day05: Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08: Morning arrival in Kuqa, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Prince’s Residence, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley

Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full travel routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality, is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.Day09: To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day11: Urumqi – Send-off
Brief itinerary of the 2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new carriage Snow Lotus:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Residence – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day13 Karez Wells – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
Brief itinerary of the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train old carriage Gold Diamond Large Bed Room + Blue Diamond Carriage

Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind. Day One Departure place – Urumqi (airport/station pickup and hotel check-in) Self-arranged Urumqi

Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
Day Two Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Altay Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Three Beitun – Wucaitan – Kazakh family visit – Jiadengyu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Jiadengyu
Day Four Kanas – Hemu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Hemu
Day Five Hemu – Ahe Highway – Jinghe South Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Six Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining Breakfast, lunch, dinner Yining
Day Seven Yining – Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland) – Nalati Breakfast, lunch, dinner Nalati Town
Day Eight Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kuqa
Day Nine Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Residence – Restan Old Street – Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Ten Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tashkurgan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tashkurgan
Day Eleven Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kashgar
Day Twelve Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Turpan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Thirteen Turpan – Karez Wells – Flaming Mountains – Urumqi Breakfast, lunch, dinner Urumqi
Day Fourteen Urumqi – All parts of the country Breakfast None
💰 Departure dates and price explanation
The following are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The final version shall be subject to the formal contract signed by both parties:
2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Noble Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 yuan/person

🛏️ Core configuration highlights of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 yuan/person Third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person
October 15 October 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 yuan/person Third and fourth person 20,000 yuan/person
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train departure dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
Noble Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Noble Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Noble Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with 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

This special train is designed around flowing comfortable living. The body paint is inspired by Xinjiang’s distinctive silk patterns, with blue-white gradients paired with gold lines for high recognizability. The interior of the carriages is decorated with Xinjiang characteristic elements such as poplar wood and Hetian jade. Each carriage has a different themed design, so passengers can feel the rich regional atmosphere on the train. 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 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 2-person room 28,999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage 4-person room 24,999 yuan/person
📝 Registration and consultation methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. If you need to know real-time remaining seats, itinerary details, or customization needs, you can consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599. Both the phone and WeChat use this number. For address-related information, please consult customer service.
💡 Explanation of included and excluded costs
Costs included:Accommodation in the corresponding class of special train compartments, ground hotel accommodation marked in the itinerary, meals marked in the itinerary, first-tier tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, ground transportation connections within the itinerary, certified guide services, and travel accident insurance.
Costs not included:Major transportation costs from various places to and from Urumqi, self-arranged meals marked in the itinerary, personal consumption (such as shopping, optional experience items, etc.), and additional costs caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes, etc.).
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
⚠ ️ Travel precautions
1. Documents: Valid identification is recommended for travel, and it is required for verification throughout accommodation and ticket checks; if you plan to go to border-related scenic areas, you can apply for a permit in advance at your place of household registration or on Xinjiang’s local government service platform, clearly indicating the border area you plan to visit, to avoid being unable to enter the scenic area temporarily.
2. Clothing: Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night. The maximum daytime temperature can reach around 35°C, so breathable short sleeves and long skirts can be prepared; in the morning and evening and in high-altitude areas, the temperature can drop to around 10°C, so windproof jackets and thin down jackets are needed, and comfortable sports shoes can be prepared for hiking.
3. Daily necessities: Xinjiang has high UV intensity, so sunscreen with SPF50+, sun masks, sun hats, and sunglasses are recommended; the climate is dry, so lip balm, moisturizer, and a large-capacity water bottle can be carried. Some scenic areas have few supply points along the way, so small snacks can be prepared in advance.
4. Medicines: Some areas are at high altitude, so altitude sickness medicine can be prepared in advance. Also bring stomach medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, and band-aids to cope with discomfort caused by long-distance bus rides and dietary differences.
5. Time difference reminder: Xinjiang local time is 2 hours later than the mainland, so after arrival you can adjust your schedule to adapt to local meal and sightseeing rhythms.
6. Itinerary change reminder: If weather changes, road condition changes, scenic area policy changes, etc. occur during the itinerary, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement, and all arrangements shall be subject to relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
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