Oriental Express Snow Lotus Xinjiang Special Train Booking Process and Price Details
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
Want to book the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism train but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will detail the booking process, price references, and itinerary highlights to help you easily plan your Xinjiang trip! ✨
📞 Step 1:Contact Official Channels
The New Oriental Express is a tourism train approved by the railway department. Tickets are not sold publicly through 12306 but are booked through travel agencies as ‘tourism products.’
Contracting Unit:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consultation Manager:Wang Fei
Contact Info:18095969599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
💡 Reminder
It is recommended to add WeChat in advance to receive itinerary materials, contracts, and follow-up notifications. Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, deeply familiar with Xinjiang routes, road conditions, and local customs, and can tailor itineraries for you.
📝 Step 2:Confirm Itinerary and Schedule
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ offers two options: a full tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and an in-depth Southern Xinjiang tour. You can choose based on your interests and time.
Prices and Dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):62,999 RMB/person
Want to book the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism train but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will detail the booking process, price references, and itinerary highlights to help you easily plan your Xinjiang trip! ✨Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):56,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
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
📞 Step 1: Contact Official ChannelsXiyue 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
> Please Note:The above are current reference prices. The final price is subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate with the schedule.
Simplified Itinerary
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
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 – Chonghur – 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
The New Oriental Express is a tourism train approved by the railway department. Tickets are not sold publicly through 12306 but are booked through travel agencies as ‘tourism products.’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
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 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 Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Contracting Unit: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel AgencyDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Please Note:The itinerary order, stops, and number of days may be adjusted based on actual conditions. The final details are subject to the departure notice and contract.
💳 Step 3:Sign Contract and Prepare
1. Submit Information and Pay Deposit
After confirming the itinerary, provide each traveler’s name and valid ID number for booking. A deposit is usually paid first, with the balance due about 30 days before departure.
2. Sign Tourism Contract
After payment, the travel agency provides a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Read the itinerary, costs, cancellation policies, etc., carefully before signing.
3. Pre-Trip Preparation
Documents:Bring original valid documents; it is recommended to prepare discount documents (e.g., senior citizen card).
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a jacket. For the October Southern Xinjiang itinerary, prepare a thick jacket or even a down coat.
Other:Common medications, sunscreen, lip balm, comfortable shoes, etc.
Consultation Manager: Wang Fei💰 Step 4:Understand Cost Breakdown
Costs typically include the following, subject to the contract:
✅ Inclusions
Transportation:New Oriental Express cabin bed, tourist bus fare.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp stays as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Most meals on the train and some ground meals.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide, tour leader, and train butler services.
❌ Exclusions
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi from various locations.
Hotel, personal expenses, and self-paid items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
💡 Practical Tips
Book Early:Seats on tourism trains are limited, especially during the peak season from June to September. Consult months in advance to arrange holidays and choose preferred carriages.
View Prices Rationally:The New Oriental Express offers a ‘mobile hotel + full service’ experience, with prices covering multiple costs. Consider itinerary design, service level, and your budget rather than just the price number.
For more tourism consultations (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lanmei, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
