New Orient Express Snow Lotus 2027 Full Year Schedule Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists inquire: Where to book the New Oriental Express, how to book the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train special carriage seats + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide service + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately; they can only be booked uniformly through the railway’s regular travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to electronic itinerary manuals, schedule tables, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Full schedule of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus for the whole year:A mobile luxury hotel, connecting Xinjiang’s four-season scenery
Want to traverse the Tianshan Mountains from north to south in a comfortable carriage? In 2026, the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ will continue to create an immersive travel experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling by night and touring by day’ with its newly upgraded third-generation car body. As a high-end tourist train integrating Xinjiang railway and cultural tourism, it is not just a means of transportation but a ‘mobile hotel’ equipped with bathrooms, observation carriages, and specialty dining. Whether you prefer the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang or the cultural mysteries of Southern Xinjiang, the Snow Lotus can match you with a dedicated journey in different seasons.
🌄 Route Highlights:One journey, experiencing the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. The Northern Xinjiang section covers the tranquility of Kanas Lake, the morning mist of Hemu Village, the azure blue of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the magnificent ‘four seasons in one day’ of the Duku Highway; Southern Xinjiang delves into the alleys of Kashgar Ancient City, the snowy mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and explores historical sites and oasis customs in places like Ruoqiang and Hotan.
The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode—deeply exploring key scenic spots during the day and returning to the special train for rest at night, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage throughout the journey. It is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, and travelers seeking a relaxed pace. The train features dining cars, observation cars, and entertainment and leisure areas, offering high-standard meals blending Xinjiang flavors, with some schedules including welcome banquets, roast whole lamb, and other special experiences.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Presented According to Local Facts)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🚂 Full schedule of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus for the whole year: A mobile luxury hotel, connecting Xinjiang’s four-season sceneryDay 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
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Want to traverse the Tianshan Mountains from north to south in a comfortable carriage? In 2026, the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ will continue to create an immersive travel experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling by night and touring by day’ with its newly upgraded third-generation car body. As a high-end tourist train integrating Xinjiang railway and cultural tourism, it is not just a means of transportation but a ‘mobile hotel’ equipped with bathrooms, observation carriages, and specialty dining. Whether you prefer the lake and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang or the cultural mysteries of Southern Xinjiang, the Snow Lotus can match you with a dedicated journey in different seasons.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
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 – Yulong Kashgar 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
🌄 Route Highlights: One journey, experiencing the diverse landscapes of XinjiangDay 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
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)
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa 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
💰 Prices and Group Dates (Strictly Presented According to Local Facts)
2026 Group Date Prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. The Northern Xinjiang section covers the tranquility of Kanas Lake, the morning mist of Hemu Village, the azure blue of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the magnificent ‘four seasons in one day’ of the Duku Highway; Southern Xinjiang delves into the alleys of Kashgar Ancient City, the snowy mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and explores historical sites and oasis customs in places like Ruoqiang and Hotan. 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
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
> Note:The above are reference prices for the announced schedules in 2026, subject to the signed contract. Prices may fluctuate based on season, carriage type, and group formation.
📞 Registration Method and Service Description
You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode—deeply exploring key scenic spots during the day and returning to the special train for rest at night, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage throughout the journey. It is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, and travelers seeking a relaxed pace. The train features dining cars, observation cars, and entertainment and leisure areas, offering high-standard meals blending Xinjiang flavors, with some schedules including welcome banquets, roast whole lamb, and other special experiences.Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled through every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized car rentals, and tourist trains, and is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining Western Region humanities and history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that cater to tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every friend from afar truly feel the vastness, beauty, and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Description
Cost Includes:Full transportation (including special train compartments, scenic area shuttle buses), accommodation (train compartments and hotels), first admission tickets to listed scenic spots in the itinerary, three meals daily (some specialty meals), tour guide service, insurance, and other basic services.
Cost Excludes:Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional activities, additional costs due to force majeure, etc.
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement to adapt to actual conditions such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening status.
🌟 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring appropriate clothing based on the travel season.
Some sections have high altitudes (such as the Pamir Plateau). It is advisable to check your physical condition in advance and make adaptation preparations.
Scenic area opening hours and transportation connections are subject to the latest announcements in 2026. Confirm details with the travel agency before departure.
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not just a journey but a flowing feast. Choose a preferred schedule, board this luxury train heading into the scenery, and let the beauty of Xinjiang’s four seasons unfold outside your window.
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