Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus Ticket Guide and Price Itinerary Full Analysis
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train must be booked 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). 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 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, from ticket purchase channels to itinerary prices, helping you easily plan this high-end ‘train + hotel’ journey. ✨
🎟 ️ Ticket Purchase Channels and Process
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train. Tickets are not sold through the 12306 platform but use a ‘travel agency charter, whole-package sales’ model. You can book through the following methods:
Channels:Book through a cooperative travel agency of China Railway Urumqi Group.
Recommended Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with years of experience in special train operations, providing one-stop service.
📝 Standard Booking Process
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact the travel agency to learn about routes, schedules, prices, and availability.
2. Submit Information: After confirming interest, provide the name and valid ID number of each traveler to reserve a spot.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to lock in the spot; the specific amount depends on the travel agency’s current quote.
4. Sign and Pay: Pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure and sign an electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
5. Wait Peacefully: Receive the departure notice before the trip, and the travel agency will arrange services like airport/train station transfers.
💡 Warm Tips
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, from ticket purchase channels to itinerary prices, helping you easily plan this high-end ‘train + hotel’ journey. ✨Book Early:It is recommended to consult several months in advance, especially during peak seasons like summer and National Day, as spots are limited.
Verify:Be sure to choose a qualified travel agency and sign a formal contract to protect your rights.
📞 How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. She is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, thoroughly familiar with Xinjiang’s routes, road conditions, and local customs, and can tailor a comfortable journey for you.
Consultation Hotline:18095969599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
Service Content:Provides comprehensive consultation services including itinerary planning, special train booking, accommodation, dining, and hidden gems.
Service Philosophy:Adheres to a no-shopping itinerary with no arranged shopping stops, winning customer trust with sincerity and professionalism.
> Please Note:For detailed information such as the travel agency’s address, please consult Manager Wang Fei directly.
💰 Price and Departure Date Reference
The New Oriental Express uses a ‘one-price includes specified items in itinerary’ model, covering transportation, accommodation, some meals, and attraction tickets. The following are reference prices for this route; the final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
Summer Itinerary Prices
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages): 67,999 RMB/person
🎟️ Ticket Purchase Channels and ProcessXiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages): 62,999 RMB/person
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
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)
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist special train. Tickets are not sold through the 12306 platform but use a ‘travel agency charter, whole-package sales’ model. You can book through the following methods:Autumn Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Prices
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
> Price Note:The above are reference prices for 2026; actual costs may vary due to season, policies, etc., and are subject to the contract.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights Overview
Summer Itinerary (14 days)
Day 01: Assemble in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02: Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03: Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Channels: Book through a cooperative travel agency of China Railway Urumqi Group.Day 04: Hemu – Kanas
Day 05: Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow 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
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 (11 days)
Day 01: Assemble in Urumqi from various locations
Recommended Travel Agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with years of experience in special train operations, providing one-stop service.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 Homes, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08: Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – 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
💡 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Typically covers special train seats, hotel accommodation, attraction tickets within the itinerary, some meals, and tourist buses.
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses, optional activities, and additional costs due to force majeure.
Service Standards:The train provides comfortable cabins, dining services, and professional tour guide services. Specific service details are subject to the contract.
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