How to Book the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus A Guide from Choosing Itinerary to Signing Contract and Booking Tickets

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists have asked: 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 private carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-inclusive tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager 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 online access to the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
✨ 【New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A 14-Day Dream Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】✨
🌄 Route Highlights:A Moving “Five-Star Hotel” Feast
If you want to deeply experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in 14 days, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated travel options in 2026! Designed with the concept of a “moving high-end hotel,” this train features brand-new Snow Lotus carriages equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and even a bar, KTV, and panoramic dining car, making every moment of the journey full of ceremony. The route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting premium attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, while also incorporating cultural experiences like Tajik home visits and grape vineyard picking — a truly immersive journey of “scenery at every step, a story at every view.”
🚂 【Core Scenery and Cultural Experiences】🚂
📍 Northern Xinjiang:Where Nature Meets Fairy Tales
Kanas Lake:In summer 2026, the lake water will be as blue as sapphire. You can take a boat to the island in the center of the lake, or hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) to capture the “ink painting” atmosphere in the morning mist.
Hemu Village:Known as “nature’s private reserve,” wooden houses with cooking smoke contrast beautifully with birch forests. In 2026, a new stargazing point will be added, allowing visitors to lie on the grass at night and gaze at the Milky Way.
Sayram Lake:The highest-altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. In 2026, the lakeside road will be fully upgraded, allowing self-driving or cycling to experience the purity of “the last tear of the Atlantic.”
📍 Southern Xinjiang:Where History Meets Local Life
Kashgar Old City:In 2026, the old city conservation project will be completed. The ochre-colored buildings and the melodies of century-old teahouses intertwine. Visitors can handcraft pottery and experience local wedding customs.
Pamir Plateau:Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway. The waters of Baisha Lake contrast beautifully with the白沙山 (White Sand Mountain), Muztagh Ata is covered in year-round snow, and the eagle flute melodies of local people echo through the valleys.

✨【New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A 14-Day Dream Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】✨Taklamakan Desert:In 2026, a new desert off-road experience will be added, allowing visitors to traverse the dunes in 4WD vehicles or camp overnight in the desert to feel the vastness of “lonely smoke rising straight in the desert.”
📅 【2026 Latest Departure Dates and Prices】📅
🔥 Luxury carriage reference prices (subject to contract):
▪ September 3:Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person).
▪ October 15/25: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 explanation:The fee includes full train accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, tour guide services, and insurance; it does not include personal expenses, optional activities, or additional costs arising from force majeure. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🗺 ️【14-Day Simplified Itinerary】🗺️
🌿 Summer Version Itinerary:
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly (free time; the International Grand Bazaar is recommended)
Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai → Altay (overnight on the train)
Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (stay in scenic area wooden cabins)

🌄 Route Highlight: A Moving “Five-Star Hotel” FeastDay 04:Hemu → Kanas (hike the Three Bays, stay in the scenic area)
Day 05:Kanas → Chonghuer → Colorful Beach → Train (overnight on the train)
Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining (stay in Yining)
Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (horseback riding, alpine grassland, stay in Nalati)
Day 08:Nalati → Middle section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (stay in Bayanbulak)
Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Train (overnight on the train)
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
Day 11:Tashkurgan → Tajik home visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → Train (overnight on the train)
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi, farewell dinner)
Day 14:Urumqi → Departure

Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
If you want to deeply experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in 14 days, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated travel options in 2026! Designed with the concept of a “moving high-end hotel,” this train features brand-new Snow Lotus carriages equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and even a bar, KTV, and panoramic dining car, making every moment of the journey full of ceremony. The route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting premium attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, while also incorporating cultural experiences like Tajik home visits and grape vineyard picking — a truly immersive journey of “scenery at every step, a story at every view.”🍂 October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary:
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train → Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez irrigation system, grape vineyards) → Ruoqiang (overnight on the train)
Day 03:Ruoqiang (Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum) → Hotan (Tuan City, Yurungkash River treasure hunting)
Day 04:Hotan → Shache (Yarkent Khan Palace) → Kashgar (overnight on the train)
Day 05:Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) → Return to Kashgar
Day 06:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque → Train → Kuqa (overnight on the train)
Day 07:Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Residence) → Luntai (Tarim Poplar Forest) → Train → Urumqi
Days 08-11:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Farewell dinner → Departure
💁 【Service Description and Fee Details】💁
✔ Fees include:

🚂【Core Scenery and Cultural Experiences】🚂▪ Transportation:New Oriental Express full-journey accommodation + local air-conditioned tourist buses.
▪ Accommodation:Luxury carriages with bathrooms/scenic area specialty hotels.
▪ Meals:All meals included (including specialty dishes such as roast whole lamb and hand-pulled rice).
▪ Tickets:First-entry tickets to all attractions in the itinerary.
▪ Services:Professional tour guide + onboard doctor + 24-hour butler service.
✖ Fees do not include:
▪ Personal expenses (such as shopping, entertainment activities).
▪ Optional activities (such as desert off-roading, hot air balloons).
▪ Additional costs arising from force majeure (such as weather, traffic control).
📌 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
🌟 【Why Choose the New Oriental Express?】🌟

📍Northern Xinjiang: Where Nature Meets Fairy Tales▪ Worry-free:No need to change hotels or move luggage throughout the journey; the train travels at night and sightseeing takes place during the day.
▪ In-depth:Covers 90% of the core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding the “quick glance” style of regular tour groups.
▪ Privacy:Each carriage accommodates 6-8 people, ideal for families, friends, or small groups.
▪ ：The train is equipped with security personnel and full medical support, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers.
📞 【How to Register】📞
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat). Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry. She is thoroughly familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs across northern and southern Xinjiang, and specializes in custom free travel, boutique small groups, and local custom vehicle services. She adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the journey, creating comfortable and enjoyable trips tailored to travelers’ preferences.
🌈 【Travel Tips】🌈
▪ Best season:June-August for lush green grasslands in northern Xinjiang; September-October for golden poplar forests in southern Xinjiang.
▪ Dress guide:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker and sun protection.
▪ Permits:A permit is required for the Pamir Plateau (can be arranged on your behalf).
▪ Cultural respect:Customs vary among ethnic groups; ask for permission before photographing local people.
In 2026, why not board the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus and make a 14-day journey an unforgettable “Xinjiang memory”! 🚂✨
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