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【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) No.:A Moving Light-Luxury Silk Road Slow Journey
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a way of traveling is quietly changing people’s perception of long-distance trips — no need for frequent transfers, no need to repeatedly carry luggage. By day, you venture deep into hidden scenic spots; by night, you sleep soundly in a comfortable moving space. This is the unique experience brought by the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. As a distinctive tourist special train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel in China, it adopts the model of “the train follows the traveler, sightseeing by day and traveling by night,” allowing the magnificent landscapes and cultural heritage of northern and southern Xinjiang to unfold at a relaxed pace.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Special Train
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is a high-end customized tourist special train jointly created by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions, positioned as a light-luxury residential Silk Road resort product. Unlike the compact pace of traditional group tours, this special train adopts the classic model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. Accommodation is fixed in a dedicated carriage throughout the journey, and luggage does not need to be moved, greatly reducing the burden of travel.
The train’s route covers the core areas of Xinjiang, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the desert and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, balancing natural beauty and historical culture. The itinerary is designed with a relaxed pace and reasonable daily travel times, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, families, and photography enthusiasts who seek in-depth experiences and value comfort. The overall travel experience emphasizes immersion, privacy, and service quality — a true “mobile vacation.”
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The newly upgraded 2027 Xuelian No. has 13 carriages, divided into two series: Luxury and Comfort, offering three types of golden diamond包厢 (compartment) rooms to meet different travel needs:
Premium Golden Diamond · Three-Bedroom Compartment (Luxury)
One carriage recommended on the entire train, with 3 twin-bed compartments per carriage, accommodating 6 people. Each compartment is approximately 12㎡, equipped with a separate wet-dry bathroom, leisure sofa, reception table and chairs, and multi-functional storage area. The beds can be flexibly combined into a 2m × 1.7m large bed, offering excellent privacy and comfort, suitable for couples, parent-child trips, or small groups seeking premium travel.
Xiyue Golden Diamond · Four-Bedroom Compartment (Luxury)
A total of 5 carriages, each with 4 compartments, accommodating 8 people per carriage. Each compartment is approximately 10㎡, also equipped with a bathroom and convertible bed types, with a reasonable layout that balances reception and rest functions — a cost-effective luxury choice.
Boyue Golden Diamond · Five-Bedroom Compartment (Comfort)
A total of 7 carriages, each with 5 compartments, accommodating 10 to 20 people, suitable for families or friends traveling together. Each compartment is approximately 8㎡, with bunk beds uniformly sized at 2m × 0.78m. Although the space is compact, it is fully functional, and all rooms are equipped with bathrooms to ensure basic comfort and privacy.
The entire train also features a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen, and multi-functional entertainment carriage, with low-noise design and constant-temperature air conditioning to ensure a quiet and pleasant journey. Full-view panoramic windows and the dome design of some carriages make the scenery outside part of the journey itself.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The service system of Xuelian No. revolves around three core principles: “relaxation, peace of mind, and depth”:
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.: A Moving Light-Luxury Silk Road Slow Journey✅ Attentive Accompanying Service:Professional tour guides and onboard staff are provided throughout the journey, offering scenic spot explanations, itinerary coordination, and life assistance.
✅ Comfortable Accommodation Experience:One bed for the entire journey — no need to change rooms, and luggage is always stored in your dedicated compartment, saving you from the hassle of moving around.
✅ Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary reserves ample time for morning photography, sunset viewing, and free exploration, such as Hemu morning mist, a full loop around Sayram Lake, and photo stops at Pamir Plateau lakes.
✅ Convenient Transportation Experience:Land transfers are completed by dedicated shuttle buses, seamlessly connecting train stops with scenic area entrances.
✅ Reasonable Dining Standards:Meals blend local Xinjiang flavors with adaptable tastes, balancing nutrition and variety, with an elegant and clean dining car environment.
IV. 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Simplified Itinerary
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Two Premium Xinjiang Itineraries for 2027 (Summer Northern Xinjiang + October Southern Xinjiang)
I. 2027 April–September Northern Xinjiang Summer Panoramic 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau — a one-stop experience of northern Xinjiang’s lake and mountain scenery and southern Xinjiang’s plateau charm.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing energy for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Head to Tianshan Tianchi, the “Heavenly Pool on Earth,” for an immersive view of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined in a hidden scenic wonder. After sightseeing, proceed to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
Visit the Yadan landform wonder of Colorful Beach (Wucaitan), admire the colorful gobi danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, and continue through beautiful landscapes to arrive at Kanas, the “back garden.”
D4 Kanas Full-Day In-Depth Tour → Hemu
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a way of traveling is quietly changing people’s perception of long-distance trips — no need for frequent transfers, no need to repeatedly carry luggage. By day, you venture deep into hidden scenic spots; by night, you sleep soundly in a comfortable moving space. This is the unique experience brought by the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. As a distinctive tourist special train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel in China, it adopts the model of “the train follows the traveler, sightseeing by day and traveling by night,” allowing the magnificent landscapes and cultural heritage of northern and southern Xinjiang to unfold at a relaxed pace. Explore the Kanas scenic area in depth, visiting classic spots such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. In the afternoon, head to Hemu Village, known as “China’s most beautiful village.”
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghenan
In the early morning, encounter the Hemu morning mist and smoke from wooden houses, travel along the stunning Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weave through grasslands and wilderness, and arrive at Jinghenan in the evening.
D6 Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Six-Star Street → Yining
Head to Sayram Lake, the “last tear of the Atlantic,” for an immersive encounter with its azure waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, go to Yining, visit the trendy Six-Star Street, and experience the cultural charm of Ili.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Visit Nalati, one of the world’s four major alpine river-valley grasslands, stroll through the sky grassland, admire the grassland scenery interwoven with snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams, and deeply experience the grassland landscape.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Cross the stunning southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, enjoy the breathtaking sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and experience the Duku wonder of “four seasons in one day, different weather every ten miles,” arriving in Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar
Explore the majestic Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit the thousand-year-old Kuqa Royal Palace, learn about ancient Qiuci culture, and then head to Kashgar, the core historic city of southern Xinjiang.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit the pristine and relaxing Baisha Lake, the warm and vast Golden Grass Beach, and explore the thousand-year-old Stone City, with plateau scenery accompanying you all the way to Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan Ethnic Family Visits → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit ethnic families to experience rich Western Region folk customs, tour the magnificent Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
D12 Kashgar Old City → High-Terrace Dwellings → Turpan
Stroll through the ancient Kashgar Old City, visit the century-old, rustic high-terrace dwellings, immerse yourself in the rich Silk Road atmosphere of southern Xinjiang, and take an evening train to Turpan.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Special Train D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit the three core attractions of Turpan:Explore the ancient water conservancy marvel of the Karez irrigation system, visit the famous Flaming Mountains, and tour the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City. After sightseeing, return to Urumqi.
D14 Urumqi | Perfect Farewell
The journey concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, a unified send-off is arranged, ending the entire Xinjiang trip.
II. October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for the golden October autumn, focusing on southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Region cities, avoiding the crowds of northern Xinjiang, and offering an immersive exploration of profound Western Region history and the finest autumn scenery of southern Xinjiang.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt, quietly awaiting the start of the golden autumn southern Xinjiang journey.
D2 Urumqi → Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang
Depart for Turpan, visit the man-made marvel of the Karez irrigation system and the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the “Land of Fire,” and then head to Ruoqiang.
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the mysterious Milan Ruins, step into the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park to feel the heritage of the ancient Western Region, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Visit Hotan Tuancheng, full of southern Xinjiang charm, experience the local street life, head to the Yurungkash River to try your luck at picking jade, and explore the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisahan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and the Amannisahan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Shache Western Region royal family, and then proceed to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is a high-end customized tourist special train jointly created by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions, positioned as a light-luxury residential Silk Road resort product. Unlike the compact pace of traditional group tours, this special train adopts the classic model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. Accommodation is fixed in a dedicated carriage throughout the journey, and luggage does not need to be moved, greatly reducing the burden of travel. Enjoy an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau, visit the plateau pearl Karakul Lake and the pristine Baisha Lake, face the magnificent southern Xinjiang scenery of snow-capped mountains and lakes, and return to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → High-Terrace Dwellings → Kuqa
Take a leisurely tour of the Kashgar Old City, visit the iconic, rustic high-terrace dwellings, immerse yourself in the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, and then head to Kuqa.
D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the majestic and unique Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit the Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through the retro Qiuci Alley, and deeply experience the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi
Head to the October-exclusive beauty of the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, admire the finest golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter the most beautiful desert autumn colors, and then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, the “Jade Pool of the Western Regions,” admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, enjoy the classic northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to downtown Urumqi after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Perfect Farewell
The entire journey comes to an end. Based on transportation times, a send-off is arranged, successfully concluding the golden autumn southern Xinjiang trip.
V. 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Departure Dates and Price Description
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Pre-sales for all 2027 Xuelian No. routes have begun, covering the best travel season in Xinjiang from April to October, including spring-summer scenic routes and the golden autumn southern Xinjiang autumn scenery special routes, with tiered pricing at different times to suit various travel plans.
(I) Premium Golden Diamond and Xiyue Golden Diamond Annual Ticket Prices (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April–May
Departure Dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
The train’s route covers the core areas of Xinjiang, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the desert and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, balancing natural beauty and historical culture. The itinerary is designed with a relaxed pace and reasonable daily travel times, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, families, and photography enthusiasts who seek in-depth experiences and value comfort. The overall travel experience emphasizes immersion, privacy, and service quality — a true “mobile vacation.”Price:Premium Golden Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
2. Midsummer Scenic Period | June–Mid-August
Departure Dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Price:Premium Golden Diamond 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August–September
Departure Dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Price:Premium Golden Diamond 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)
Meeting Point:Urumqi
Meeting Time:October 15, 2026, October 25, 2026
Price:Premium Golden Diamond 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 38,999 RMB/person
(II) Boyue Golden Diamond Annual Ticket Prices (Comfort)
1. Spring-Summer Regular Period | April–September
Departure Dates:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18
Price:2-person room 32,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third-person special 16,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 27,888 RMB/person
2. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 Schedule)
Meeting Point:Urumqi
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and AdvantagesMeeting Time:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, October 26, 2027
Price:2-person room 19,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third-person special 11,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 16,888 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, room types, and policy changes. The specific details are subject to the tourism service contract signed by both parties.
VI. How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No., here is a ticket-booking guide for you.
This special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product and is not sold separately through public platforms such as 12306. It must be booked uniformly through officially authorized travel agencies.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact for Consultation:Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about detailed itineraries, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
📅 Choose Your Travel Product:Based on your own time and preferences, select the appropriate departure date and compartment type.
📄 Submit Personal Information:Provide basic identification information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for seat reservation and registration.
💳 Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the booking deposit as required, sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision, and complete the reservation.
June to September is the peak travel season each year, and seats for popular departure dates are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your desired spot. Please use official channels and avoid registering through unauthorized platforms to protect your funds and travel rights.
VII. Fees and Service Related Description
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. itinerary operates on a no-self-funded model, including the special train seat, hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, land shuttle buses, tour guide services, specialty dining, and travel insurance, among other designated items in the itinerary.
Personally voluntary self-funded items and additional experience activities (such as horseback riding, specialty handicraft experiences, etc.) are not included. All service content, fee standards, and rights details are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For a detailed service list, you can request the itinerary brochure from Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
VIII. Begin Your Silk Road Slow Travel Time
As the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window is a flowing painting, and inside the train is a peaceful haven. The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is not just a journey — it is an expression of a lifestyle: in a fast-paced era, give yourself a reason to slow down.
If you also yearn for such a Xinjiang trip without rushing and with deep immersion, why not contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center now (phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to get the latest 2027 departure dates and seat information. Let the Xuelian No. carry you through the four seasons and encounter the most authentic beauty of Xinjiang.
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
