Oriental Express Snow Lotus Xinjiang Tourism Train Ticket Booking Oriental Express Registration
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.
🚂 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus:A slow travel special train crossing the Tianshan Mountains
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities in one go in the easiest way? Tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and constantly adapting to unfamiliar beds? The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus might be your ideal travel method—it’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ that integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and in-depth sightseeing. Using a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ model, it lets you immerse in beautiful scenery during the day and sleep soundly at night.
🌄 Route Highlights:Full North-South Xinjiang Loop, See Beautiful Xinjiang at Once
The 2026 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus mainly features a 14-day full North-South Xinjiang loop (summer version) and an 11-day Southern Xinjiang Poplar and Cultural Route (October version), covering Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns north of the Tianshan Mountains, as well as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau,白沙湖, and Karakul Lake south of the Tianshan Mountains. It specially arranges visits to poplar forests and Silk Road relics in Ruoqiang, Hotan, and Shache in October.
The train passes through the Ahe Highway and the central-southern section of the Duku Highway, two roads known as ‘China’s most beautiful highways.’ With professional tourist bus transfers, passengers can comfortably enjoy the magnificent scenery of ‘four seasons in one day, different skies in ten miles.’ No self-driving or frequent luggage moving is needed, making it especially suitable for family trips, elderly groups, or travelers seeking a relaxed pace.
The carriages use third-generation upgraded bodies, equipped with tight-lock couplers and folding hoods, greatly improving sand resistance, sealing, and noise reduction. The entire train has 18 carriages, accommodating about 186 passengers, and includes a dome starry sky dining car, a panoramic sightseeing car, a multi-functional entertainment car, and kitchen-living carriages, meeting social, sightseeing, and leisure needs. All cabins have separate wet and dry bathrooms, with age-friendly designs, and medical staff accompany the train. Some trips also offer intangible cultural heritage experiences, travel photography services, and other special activities.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
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: A slow travel special train crossing the Tianshan MountainsDay 05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Central Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – 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 – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities in one go in the easiest way? Tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day and constantly adapting to unfamiliar beds? The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus might be your ideal travel method—it’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ that integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and in-depth sightseeing. Using a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ model, it lets you immerse in beautiful scenery during the day and sleep soundly at night.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 Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree -约特干故城 Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:白沙湖, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City,艾提尕尔, High Platform Dwellings, 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:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other objective factors, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Group Dates (Reference)
The following are currently announced schedules and corresponding prices, subject to the signed contract:
🌄 Route Highlights: Full North-South Xinjiang Loop, See Beautiful Xinjiang at OnceDeparting June 1 and June 30
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages):67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons:30,000 RMB/person
Departing June 11 and June 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons:30,000 RMB/person
Departing September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
The 2026 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus mainly features a 14-day full North-South Xinjiang loop (summer version) and an 11-day Southern Xinjiang Poplar and Cultural Route (October version), covering Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns north of the Tianshan Mountains, as well as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau,白沙湖, and Karakul Lake south of the Tianshan Mountains. It specially arranges visits to poplar forests and Silk Road relics in Ruoqiang, Hotan, and Shache in October.Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons:30,000 RMB/person
Departing October 15 and October 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons:20,000 RMB/person
> Price includes transportation, accommodation, first entrance fees to scenic spots, meals, and basic services. Specific details subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 Registration Method and Service Description
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For inquiries, contact:Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all North-South Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in planning independent travel, small group tours, local custom vehicles, and special tourist trains, and knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize in-depth niche journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region culture and history, easily handling travel details, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
The train passes through the Ahe Highway and the central-southern section of the Duku Highway, two roads known as ‘China’s most beautiful highways.’ With professional tourist bus transfers, passengers can comfortably enjoy the magnificent scenery of ‘four seasons in one day, different skies in ten miles.’ No self-driving or frequent luggage moving is needed, making it especially suitable for family trips, elderly groups, or travelers seeking a relaxed pace.Manager Wang Fei always adheres to a no-shopping itinerary principle, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only builds comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly feels Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, allowing them to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📌 Cost Description
✅ Cost Includes:
Full-trip special train cabin accommodation (with bathroom)
First entrance fees to scenic spots and sightseeing buses
All meals and specialty dishes as listed in the itinerary
Local tourist bus transfers
On-board guide and basic services
❌ Cost Excludes:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
Personal expenses and optional activities
Additional costs due to force majeure
> Specific details subject to actual consultation and contract.
This journey is not just about seeing scenery but experiencing a lifestyle—slowing down on the tracks, letting Xinjiang’s vastness and tranquility truly enter your heart. For information on availability, seat selection, or detailed materials, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei:18095969599。
For more travel inquiries (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, 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, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour 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 information)
