New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule, Prices, Routes, and Booking Channels
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists have been asking: 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 clarification: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus transfers + tour guide services + insurance, etc., a tourist train product that includes designated items in the itinerary at one price). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations are available online. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Real reviews from tourists on the New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train:A Panoramic Xinjiang Journey in a “Moving Hotel”
If you’ve ever heard people mention “traveling through Xinjiang by train,” chances are they’re talking about the New Oriental Express Xuelian train. As a highly anticipated high-end tourist train in recent years, it redefines the travel rhythm of the Northwest with its “travel by night, tour by day, sleep on board, explore deeply during the day” model. Many tourists remark after the trip: “This isn’t taking a train—it’s staying in a luxury hotel moving across the Tianshan Mountains.”
🌄 In-depth experience of routes and destinations:More than scenery, it’s a rhythm
The New Oriental Express Xuelian train connects Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway in Northern Xinjiang, while also reaching classic areas in Southern Xinjiang such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, Loulan cultural ruins, and Tarim Poplar Forest. After the 2026 upgrade, the entire train features en-suite bathrooms, panoramic windows, and a shock-absorption system, making nighttime travel quiet and stable, greatly easing the fatigue of long-distance travel.
This route is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly families, retirees, and travelers who prefer slow-paced, in-depth tours. No need to carry luggage daily or switch hotels frequently—focus on sightseeing during the day and return to your familiar “moving room” at night. It’s worry-free and comfortable. Especially in areas with complex road conditions like the Duku Highway and the Pamir Plateau, the combination of the train and shuttle buses makes the journey more relaxed.
It’s worth noting that the summer 2026 departures focus on highlights such as the Ahe Highway, Colorful Beach (Wucaitan), and Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; while the October departures focus on Southern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery and the golden poplar forest season, with experiences like Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, Ruoqiang Red Date Garden, and Hotan Yurungqash River treasure hunting, blending culture and nature.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary arrangement (strictly presented according to local factual original text)
Itinerary at a glance (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
🚂 Real reviews from tourists on the New Oriental Express Xuelian train: A panoramic Xinjiang journey in a “moving hotel”Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express 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 train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
If you’ve ever heard people mention “traveling through Xinjiang by train,” chances are they’re talking about the New Oriental Express Xuelian train. As a highly anticipated high-end tourist train in recent years, it redefines the travel rhythm of the Northwest with its “travel by night, tour by day, sleep on board, explore deeply during the day” model. Many tourists remark after the trip: “This isn’t taking a train—it’s staying in a luxury hotel moving across the Tianshan Mountains.”Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate; evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loushan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking; evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungqash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night views
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant Khan’s Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum; proceed to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake; return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai (High Platform) Folk Houses; evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Proceed to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest; evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌄 In-depth experience of routes and destinations: More than scenery, it’s a rhythm💰 Price explanation (strictly based on local factual original text)
2026 departure prices
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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, 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
> The above prices are reference ranges; the final price is subject to the formal contract signed, and may fluctuate based on departure date and cabin availability.
The New Oriental Express Xuelian train connects Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway in Northern Xinjiang, while also reaching classic areas in Southern Xinjiang such as Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, Loulan cultural ruins, and Tarim Poplar Forest. After the 2026 upgrade, the entire train features en-suite bathrooms, panoramic windows, and a shock-absorption system, making nighttime travel quiet and stable, greatly easing the fatigue of long-distance travel.🧳 Inclusions and exclusions
✅ Inclusions:
Full-journey New Oriental Express cabin accommodation (with en-suite bathroom)
Ground transportation and first-entry attraction tickets as listed in the itinerary
Meals on the train and on the ground (including specialty welcome banquets, whole roasted lamb feasts, etc., depending on the departure)
Full-journey Chinese-speaking tour guide, onboard service staff, and vacation ambassadors
Travel accident insurance
❌ Exclusions:
Transportation from departure city to Urumqi
Personal expenses and optional activities (such as jade treasure hunting, extra beverages, etc.)
Additional costs due to force majeure (such as temporary traffic controls, weather delays, etc.)
> Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
This route is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly families, retirees, and travelers who prefer slow-paced, in-depth tours. No need to carry luggage daily or switch hotels frequently—focus on sightseeing during the day and return to your familiar “moving room” at night. It’s worry-free and comfortable. Especially in areas with complex road conditions like the Duku Highway and the Pamir Plateau, the combination of the train and shuttle buses makes the journey more relaxed.📞 How to book
Bookings can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across every scenic spot from the Tianshan Mountains to the south and north, and is thoroughly familiar with all tour routes across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, premium small groups, locally customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel options. She is familiar with accommodation, dining, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across the region—able to plan classic loop routes as well as customized niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei consistently adheres to a no-shopping, no-forced-consumption policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden charges, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She doesn’t run assembly-line itineraries—she only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📌 Friendly reminders
The New Oriental Express requires real-name booking; valid identification information must be provided in advance for boarding procedures.
Cabin types (Premium/Xiyue/Boyue Gold Diamond) directly affect space and privacy; it’s recommended to choose based on group size and comfort needs.
The temperature difference between day and night in Northern and Southern Xinjiang is significant; even in summer, a windproof jacket is recommended. In October, during the Southern Xinjiang poplar forest season, the climate is dry—remember to hydrate and use sunscreen.
All itineraries, prices, and service details are ultimately subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
Want to learn about detailed cabin availability or get electronic itinerary materials? Feel free to add Manager Wang Fei on WeChat:18095969599, free consultation, one-on-one planning for your exclusive journey.
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