2027 New Oriental Express Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Ticket Price Route Pricing Inquiry Guide
【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 independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow Travel Through the Western Regions: A Complete Guide to the 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
In an era of fast-paced travel, there is a way to choose to ‘slow down’: immerse yourself in snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities by day, and drift to sleep to the gentle sound of railway tracks by night. This train does not sell ordinary train tickets, yet countless travelers are willing to book months in advance — it is the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus. As a signature tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, it redefines the comfort standard of in-depth Xinjiang tours with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Special Train
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a high-end tourist special train in China dedicated to long-distance leisure slow travel, jointly operated by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions. The train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + dining + service,’ eliminating the need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly move luggage, or endure the fatigue of long-distance bus travel.
This special train focuses on a comfortable residential travel experience, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and family groups who wish to explore Xinjiang with ease and value travel quality. The itinerary follows the logic of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ scheduling travel time at night and reserving prime daytime hours for in-depth exploration of scenic areas. Whether it is the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang or the ancient city culture of Southern Xinjiang, everything can be experienced at a relaxed pace.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
The newly upgraded 2027 Snow Lotus consists of 13 carriages, divided into two series — Luxury and Comfort — offering three types of Golden Diamond cabins to meet different budgets and travel needs:
Premium Golden Diamond · Three-Cabin (Luxury): 1 carriage in the entire train, each with 3 twin-bed cabins, accommodating 6 people. Space is approximately 12㎡, equipped with a separate wet-dry bathroom, double sofa, reception table and chairs, and a walk-in storage area. Beds can be flexibly combined into a 2m × 1.7m large bed, offering excellent privacy and comfort, ideal for families or couples seeking high quality.
Xi Yue Golden Diamond · Four-Cabin (Luxury): 5 carriages in total, each with 4 cabins, accommodating 8 people. Area is approximately 10㎡, also equipped with standard bathroom and multifunctional furniture. Beds support switching between twin beds and a large bed, balancing practicality and light luxury — an ideal choice for friends traveling together or small groups.
Bo Yue Golden Diamond · Five-Cabin (Comfort): 7 carriages in total, each with 5 cabins, accommodating 10 to 20 people. Area is approximately 8㎡, with uniform bunk bed dimensions of 2m × 0.78m. All cabins are equipped with bathrooms, featuring simple, practical, and cost-effective design — suitable for family trips or groups of multiple people.
All carriages are equipped with large panoramic windows, USB charging ports, adjustable air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. Dining cars, bar cars, and multifunctional entertainment carriages are all available, truly realizing a ‘mobile high-end hotel.’
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
Unlike traditional group tours, the Snow Lotus reflects a sense of exclusivity in service details:
Full-journey butler service:Each carriage is equipped with dedicated attendants providing 24-hour responsive support;
Signature dining experience:The dining car serves Xinjiang-style dishes daily, such as high white salmon, cold-water fish feast, and whole roasted lamb, with a varied menu;
Cultural immersion activities:Special activities along the way include intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, Silk Road history lectures, and travel photography souvenirs;
🚂 Slow Travel Through the Western Regions: A Complete Guide to the 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow LotusSeamless transportation:Scenic area transfers are completed by dedicated shuttle buses from the special train, allowing direct entry to attractions upon arrival and eliminating transfer hassles;
Relaxed and reasonable pace:Daily core scenic spot visiting time is sufficient, with reserved time for free photography and rest, avoiding rushed sightseeing.
IV. Simple Itinerary of the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
According to the official finalized plan, the 2027 Snow Lotus offers two premium routes, strictly following the schedules below:
2027 April–September Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from across the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adjust to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Beitun
Visit the ‘Heavenly Jade Pond on Earth’ — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, immersing in the secret scenery of snow mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined. After sightseeing, head to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Rainbow Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
Visit the Yadan landform wonder Rainbow Beach, admiring the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery. Pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, enjoying the scenery along the way, and arrive at the back garden — Kanas.
D4 Kanas Full-day In-depth Tour → Hemu
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 → Jinghe South
Encounter Hemu’s morning mist and wooden house smoke at dawn, travel along the scenic Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weaving through grasslands and mountains, and arrive at Jinghe South in the evening.
D6 Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining
In an era of fast-paced travel, there is a way to choose to ‘slow down’: immerse yourself in snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities by day, and drift to sleep to the gentle sound of railway tracks by night. This train does not sell ordinary train tickets, yet countless travelers are willing to book months in advance — it is the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus. As a signature tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, it redefines the comfort standard of in-depth Xinjiang tours with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model. Head to Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ to encounter the azure lake waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, proceed to Yining and visit the trendy Liuxing Street to experience Ili’s cultural charm.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Visit Nalati, one of the world’s four major alpine valley grasslands, strolling through the aerial grassland and admiring the magnificent scenery of snow mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, experiencing the grassland landscape in depth.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Traverse 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 wonder of Duku where ‘one day spans four seasons and ten miles differ in weather,’ 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 to learn about ancient Qiuci culture, then head to Kashgar, the core 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 and the warm and vast Golden Grass Beach, explore the thousand-year-old Stone City, with plateau scenery accompanying the journey, arriving in Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit Tajik 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 → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan
Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, visit the century-old and rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse in the rich Silk Road atmosphere of Southern Xinjiang, and take an evening train to Turpan.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit Turpan’s three core attractions:Explore the ancient water conservancy marvel Karez Irrigation System, visit the famous Flaming Mountains, and tour the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City. After sightseeing, return to Urumqi.
D14 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Special Train The journey concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, all guests are sent off together, ending the complete Xinjiang tour.
2027 October Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from across the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt, 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 Karez Irrigation System and the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, experiencing the unique landforms and cultural history of the Fire Land, then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the mysterious Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park to feel the heritage of the ancient Western Regions, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Visit Hotan Tuancheng, full of Southern Xinjiang charm, experience the local street life, head to the Yurungkash River to try jade picking, and explore the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Travel to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Western Regions’ royal families, then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Explore the Pamir Plateau in depth, visit the plateau pearl Karakul Lake and the pristine Baisha Lake, facing the magnificent Southern Xinjiang scenery of snow mountains and lakes, returning to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Kuqa
Take a slow tour of Kashgar Old City, visit the iconic and rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse in Southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm, then head to Kuqa.
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a high-end tourist special train in China dedicated to long-distance leisure slow travel, jointly operated by the railway system and professional cultural tourism institutions. The train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + dining + service,’ eliminating the need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly move luggage, or endure the fatigue of long-distance bus travel. D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the magnificent and unique Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through the retro Qiuci Alley, and deeply experience the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest → Urumqi
Head to the October-limited beauty — Luntai Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, admire the golden autumn poplar scenery at its finest, encounter the most beautiful desert autumn colors, then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Urumqi
Visit the ‘Western Regions Jade Pool’ — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow mountains, enjoy the classic Northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to Urumqi city after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The full journey concludes. Based on transportation schedules, guests are sent off, successfully ending the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang tour.
V. 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Departure Dates and Price Information
According to officially released information, the 2027 Snow Lotus operates from April to October, covering Xinjiang’s prime travel season, as follows:
(I) Premium Golden Diamond, Xi Yue Golden Diamond Annual Fares (Luxury)
Early Spring Preferred Period | April–May
Departure dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
Price:Premium Golden Diamond 65,999 CNY/person | Xi Yue Golden Diamond 58,999 CNY/person
Midsummer Scenic Period | June–Mid-August
Departure dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
This special train focuses on a comfortable residential travel experience, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and family groups who wish to explore Xinjiang with ease and value travel quality. The itinerary follows the logic of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ scheduling travel time at night and reserving prime daytime hours for in-depth exploration of scenic areas. Whether it is the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang or the ancient city culture of Southern Xinjiang, everything can be experienced at a relaxed pace.Price:Premium Golden Diamond 68,999 CNY/person | Xi Yue Golden Diamond 62,999 CNY/person
Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August–September
Departure dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Price:Premium Golden Diamond 72,999 CNY/person | Xi Yue Golden Diamond 66,999 CNY/person
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 CNY/person | Xi Yue Golden Diamond 38,999 CNY/person
(II) Bo Yue Golden Diamond Annual Fares (Comfort)
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 CNY/person | 2-person room third person special rate 16,888 CNY/person | 4-person room 27,888 CNY/person
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 Schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, October 26, 2027
Price:2-person room 19,888 CNY/person | 2-person room third person special rate 11,888 CNY/person | 4-person room 16,888 CNY/person
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on departure date and room type. The specific details shall be governed by the tourism contract signed by both parties.
VI. How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus, here is your ticket booking guide.
This special train does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through officially authorized travel agency channels.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact for consultation:Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about detailed itineraries, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
✅ Choose a travel product:Based on your own time and preferences, select the departure date and room type.
📄 Submit personal information:Provide basic identification information such as name and valid ID number for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete booking procedures:Pay the booking deposit and sign the national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract to complete registration.
June to September is the peak tourist season each year, and seats for popular departures are in high demand. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred spot. Please use official channels and beware of unauthorized intermediaries.
VII. Cost and Service Information for the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus
The itinerary cost includes:Corresponding room type seats on the special train, full-journey high-end hotel accommodation, scenic area tickets, signature dining, ground transportation transfers, tour guide services, and travel insurance, etc.
Voluntary self-funded activities and additional consumption are not included.
All service details, fee standards, and rights are governed by the tourism contract signed by both parties. For detailed information, please contact Manager Mai for the complete description.
VIII. Invitation to Depart: Let the Journey Return to Its Essence
When travel is no longer about checking in at spots, but about feeling the wind passing through valleys, the shimmering light on lakes, and the play of light and shadow beneath ancient city walls, you will understand the meaning of the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus. It is not a means of transportation, but a flowing way of life.
If you also long for such an unhurried, warm Xinjiang journey, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to obtain the latest 2027 departure schedule brochure, and make this slow journey across the Western Regions your most anticipated destination of the year.
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 independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
