New Orient Express Snow Lotus Xinjiang Tourist Train Ticket Prices and Purchase Guide 2026
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train must be booked 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 other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus:Slowly Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the Moving Silk Road
If you’re tired of the travel pace of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and rushing to see the sights, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus might be the ‘land cruise’ travel style you’re looking for. This tourist train, hailed as a ‘moving luxury hotel,’ integrates accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, allowing you to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in your sleep and leisurely explore Xinjiang’s top attractions during the day.
🌄 Route Highlights:Experience All of Xinjiang’s Four Seasons in One Trip
The 2026 New Oriental Express adopts a day-travel, night-travel mode, stopping at core scenic spots for 6-8 hours of in-depth exploration during the day and smoothly traveling to the next destination at night. No need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘light travel, deep exploration.’
The train operates regularly from April to October each year, with two themed routes: the summer Northern Xinjiang route and the autumn Southern Xinjiang route, covering over 20 natural and cultural landscapes including Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and oases on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. The train body features a new ‘Silk Road Glow’ paint scheme, inspired by Xinjiang’s Atlas silk, making the train itself a moving sunset-like scenery.
All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms, wet-dry separation, panoramic viewing windows, USB-C fast charging ports, a dedicated temperature control system, and anti-slip handrails and one-touch call devices suitable for the elderly. Medical staff accompany the train, and public areas include an intangible cultural heritage corner, a starry sky dome dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment car, making the journey comfortable and culturally enriching.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Original Local Draft)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus: Slowly Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the Moving Silk RoadDay 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 – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – 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:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
If you’re tired of the travel pace of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and rushing to see the sights, then the 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus might be the ‘land cruise’ travel style you’re looking for. This tourist train, hailed as a ‘moving luxury hotel,’ integrates accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, allowing you to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in your sleep and leisurely explore Xinjiang’s top attractions during the day.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 – Walnut King 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
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
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Strictly Based on the Original Local Draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: Experience All of Xinjiang’s Four Seasons in One Trip Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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
The 2026 New Oriental Express adopts a day-travel, night-travel mode, stopping at core scenic spots for 6-8 hours of in-depth exploration during the day and smoothly traveling to the next destination at night. No need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘light travel, deep exploration.’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
> The above prices are for reference only; the specific price is subject to the signed formal contract and may vary based on tour dates, group size, and service standards.
📞 How to Register? Finding the Right Person is Important
The New Oriental Express tourist train is not sold through platforms like 12306; registration, seat selection, and contract signing must be done through official travel agencies.
Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same for phone and WeChat) to get real-time availability, detailed itinerary materials, and travel policy information.
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei:A Local Xinjiang Native, Professional and Thoughtful
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
She excels in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local custom vehicles, and tourist trains, and is knowledgeable about local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep tours. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she is skilled at explaining Western Region history and culture, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and thoughtful service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every visitor from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
The train operates regularly from April to October each year, with two themed routes: the summer Northern Xinjiang route and the autumn Southern Xinjiang route, covering over 20 natural and cultural landscapes including Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and oases on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. The train body features a new ‘Silk Road Glow’ paint scheme, inspired by Xinjiang’s Atlas silk, making the train itself a moving sunset-like scenery.🧾 Cost Explanation (Clear and Transparent)
✅ Cost Includes:
Full-trip special train cabin accommodation (with private bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Three meals daily (including specialty meals and train afternoon tea)
Professional guide and onboard medical services
Travel accident insurance
❌ Cost Excludes:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (air/train tickets)
Personal expenses and optional activities
Additional costs due to force majeure
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ On the vast land of Xinjiang, instead of rushing around, choose a leisurely train journey. The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus not only takes you to see the scenery but lets you live within it.
📞 Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency now at 18095969599 to start your 2026 in-depth Xinjiang tour!
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