2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Latest Pre sale Q&A Booking + Availability + Registration Full Update
How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will clarify everything for you and help you plan your trip easily.
🎟 ️ Ticket Purchase Channels:Where to buy special train tickets?
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train, and tickets are not sold separately through the 12306 platform. It is a railway-approved group tourist ticket that must be booked through a travel agency as a ‘tourism product’.
✅ Channel
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599
WeChat:18095969599
> Warm Tips:It is recommended to confirm the tour date and price via phone or WeChat before deciding to sign a contract and pay.
❌ Common Misunderstandings
Don’t search hard on 12306:Searching directly for ‘New Oriental Express’ or ‘Snow Lotus’ usually yields no results.
Beware of non-links:Do not transfer money on unknown websites or groups; make sure to use a legitimate travel agency.
Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will clarify everything for you and help you plan your trip easily.📝 Purchase Process:Six Steps, Easy to Complete
1. Inquire about routes and tour dates
Provide the travel agency with your intended travel time to get the current season’s price and tour date schedule, and confirm whether it’s a ‘Summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang’ combo or a separate Southern Xinjiang itinerary.
2. Choose cabin type and number of people
Select a cabin based on your budget and needs. This route offers three types of gold diamond cabins with different capacities. Refer to the following for specific prices and group sizes.
3. Submit the list and pay a deposit
Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking. Usually, a pre-sale deposit is required (the exact amount is confirmed by the travel agency), with the balance typically due about 30 days before departure.
4. Sign the travel contract
The travel agency will provide a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change policies, and other terms before signing.
5. Wait for the departure notice
Before departure, the travel agency will provide a detailed ‘Departure Notice’ including assembly time, location, required documents, and a list of items to bring.
6. Arrive in Urumqi for assembly
Follow the notice to gather at the designated location in Urumqi on your own or via the travel agency’s arranged transport. The special train will start your Xinjiang journey.
🎟️ Ticket Purchase Channels: Where to buy special train tickets?💰 Prices and Tour Dates:At a Glance
1. Tour Date Schedule
| Departure Date | Itinerary Version |
| :— | :— |
| June 1 / June 30 | Summer Version (Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang) |
| June 11 / June 25 | Summer Version (Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang) |
| September 3 | Summer Version (Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang) |
| October 15 / October 25 | Southern Xinjiang Itinerary |
2. Prices by Cabin Type
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages): 67999 / 69999 / 71999 / 44999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages): 62999 / 63999 / 65999 / 39999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages): 56999 / 58999 / 59999 / 36999 RMB/person
Third/Fourth Person (Boyue Gold Diamond): 30000 / 30000 / 30000 / 20000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train, and tickets are not sold separately through the 12306 platform. It is a railway-approved group tourist ticket that must be booked through a travel agency as a ‘tourism product’.> Please Note:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may be adjusted based on market conditions. Please refer to the final signed contract.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:Two Classic Routes
Summer Version (Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang)
Day01*:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day02*:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03*:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04*:Hemu – Kanas
Day05*:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – 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 – Taxkorgan County
✅ ChannelDay11*:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12*:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13*:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14*:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01*:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day02*:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03*:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04*:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05*:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06*:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07*:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – High Platform Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08*:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.Day09*:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10*:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11*:Urumqi – Farewell
💡 Booking Suggestions and Notes
Book Early:It is recommended to inquire about half a year in advance, especially for popular periods like summer vacation and National Day Golden Week, to avoid sold-out spots.
Pay Attention to Price Validity:The prices in the text are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs are based on the travel agency’s quote at the time of signing.
Clarify Contract Details:Before signing, make sure to confirm all details such as what is included/excluded in the itinerary, prices for children/third persons, etc.
Maintain Communication:If force majeure factors like weather or road conditions occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
👩 💼 Your Exclusive Consultant:Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, who serves you, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She is familiar with all routes in Northern and Southern Xinjiang and can plan classic or in-depth itineraries, offering various travel options like independent travel, small groups, and special trains.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, committed to making every Xinjiang trip safe and enjoyable with sincerity and professionalism.
> Inquire now to start your Xinjiang special train journey!
> * Phone:18095969599
> * WeChat:18095969599
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