2027NewOrientalExpressCabinUpgradeHowToApplyBookingAfterSalesGuide

【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?
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train can only 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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) No.:A moving luxury living space, opening a new way of slow travel in Xinjiang
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Special Train
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a relaxed pace. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night, sightseeing by day” — during the day, passengers visit core attractions, and at night, they sleep soundly in smoothly running carriages. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodation or endure the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities.
As one of the representative products of Xinjiang’s high-end cultural tourism special trains, the Xuelian No. leverages railway system resources and integrates professional local reception services to create a travel experience that combines transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours into a package with designated itinerary items. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family groups, and deep travel enthusiasts who wish to easily explore both northern and southern Xinjiang without the pressure of an intense travel pace.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.
The brand-new third-generation train body of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. consists of 13 passenger 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 recommended for the entire train, with 3 twin-bed cabins per carriage, accommodating 6 people. Each cabin is approximately 12㎡, equipped with a separate wet-dry bathroom, leisure sofa, reception table and chairs, and custom furniture. The beds can be flexibly combined into a large bed (2m × 1.7m), offering excellent privacy and comfort, suitable for travelers with high quality requirements.
Xiyue Golden Diamond · Four-Cabin (Luxury)
5 carriages in total, with 4 cabins per carriage, accommodating 8 people. Each cabin is approximately 10㎡, also equipped with a standard bathroom, multifunctional storage area, and reception area. The beds support switching between twin beds and a large bed, balancing practicality and luxury.
Boyue Golden Diamond · Five-Cabin (Comfort)
7 carriages in total, with 5 cabins per carriage, accommodating 10–20 people, making it the cost-effective choice. Each cabin is approximately 8㎡, with uniform bunk bed dimensions (2m × 0.78m), standard bathroom, and simple yet practical furnishings, suitable for group travel or family trips.
All carriages use folding bellows gangways and tight-lock couplers, effectively reducing running noise and sand and dust intrusion, enhancing stability and tranquility. In addition, the special train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen, and multifunctional entertainment carriage, truly delivering a “moving luxury hotel” experience.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.
The Xuelian No. focuses on the continuity and comfort of the entire journey in its service details:
Attentive Accompanying Service:Professional tour guides and onboard medical staff are provided throughout the journey, offering itinerary explanations, health care, and emergency assistance.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.: A moving luxury living space, opening a new way of slow travel in XinjiangComfortable Accommodation Experience:All cabins have a fixed bed throughout the journey — no need to change berths; onshore accommodation is selected from quiet local hotels to ensure quality rest.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements:The itinerary incorporates regional cultural experiences, such as scenic stops at the Pamir Plateau, grassland horseback riding, and strolls through ancient cities, avoiding superficial sightseeing.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train arrives directly near scenic areas, reducing road bumps; connections between attractions are reasonable, and daily travel time is kept within a comfortable range.
Reasonable Dining Standards:The dining car offers a customized menu blending Xinjiang flavors with popular tastes, balancing nutrition and regional characteristics. Some meals include distinctive ethnic flavors (improved based on traditional diets of various ethnic groups).
IV. Simplified Itinerary of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.
> Note:The following itinerary is strictly organized based on the official finalized content, recommended with compliant polishing, without adding or removing any schedules or stops.
April–September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi and gather, rest freely, and adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference, building energy for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Visit the “Heavenly Jade Pond” Tianshan Tianchi, immersing in the mysterious scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined. After the visit, head to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
Check out the Yadan landform wonder Colorful Beach, admire the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, and travel along the scenic route to reach the “back garden” — Kanas.
D4 Kanas Full-Day In-Depth Tour → Hemu
Deeply explore the Kanas Scenic Area, discovering classic attractions 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

I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Special Train — Encounter Hemu’s morning mist and smoke from wooden houses at dawn, 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 → Liuxing Street → Yining
Head to Sayram Lake, the “last tear of the Atlantic,” immersing in the azure lake waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, head to Yining, visit the trendy Liuxing 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 of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, and deeply experience the grassland landscape.
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, experience the wonder of “four seasons in one day, different weather every ten miles” along the Duku Highway, and arrive 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 ancient 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 the journey, arriving in Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit local ethnic households, experience the 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-Platform Dwellings → Turpan
Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, visit the century-old, rustic High-Platform Dwellings, immerse in the rich Silk Road cultural atmosphere of southern Xinjiang, and take the evening train to Turpan.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi

The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a relaxed pace. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night, sightseeing by day” — during the day, passengers visit core attractions, and at night, they sleep soundly in smoothly running carriages. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodation or endure the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities.Visit the three core attractions of Turpan:Explore the ancient water conservancy wonder Karez Irrigation System, visit the famous Flaming Mountains, and tour the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City. After the visit, return to Urumqi.
D14 Urumqi | Farewell Send-Off
The journey concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, all guests are sent off together, ending the entire Xinjiang tour.
October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi and gather, rest and adapt freely, 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 wonder Karez Irrigation System and the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the “Land of Fire,” then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Explore the mysterious Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park, feel the heritage of the ancient Western Regions, 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 market life, head to the Yurungkash River to try the fun of searching for jade, and explore the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Western Region khanates of Shache, then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Deeply tour 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.

As one of the representative products of Xinjiang’s high-end cultural tourism special trains, the Xuelian No. leverages railway system resources and integrates professional local reception services to create a travel experience that combines transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours into a package with designated itinerary items. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family groups, and deep travel enthusiasts who wish to easily explore both northern and southern Xinjiang without the pressure of an intense travel pace. D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → High-Platform Dwellings → Kuqa
Slowly tour the old city of Kashgar, visit the iconic, rustic High-Platform Dwellings, immerse in the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang, 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 Populus Euphratica Forest → Urumqi
Head to the October-limited beauty — Luntai Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, admire the splendid golden populus euphratica scenery in autumn, encounter the most beautiful desert autumn colors, then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit the “Western Regions Jade Pool” Tianshan Tianchi, admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, enjoy the classic northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to downtown Urumqi after the visit.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell Send-Off
The entire journey comes to an end. Based on transportation times, guests are sent off, successfully concluding the golden autumn southern Xinjiang tour.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. Departure Dates and Price Description
> Note:The following prices and tour dates are strictly presented based on the locally finalized content, recommended with compliant transitional wording.
The 2027 Xuelian No. full-line schedules have opened for pre-sale, covering Xinjiang’s prime travel season from April to October, including spring-summer scenic routes and golden autumn southern Xinjiang autumn scenery routes. Different schedules correspond to different prices, as follows:
(I) Premium Golden Diamond, Xiyue Golden Diamond Annual Ticket Prices (Luxury)
Early Spring Preferred Schedule | April–May
Departure Dates:April 16, May 7, May 20

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.Price:Premium Golden Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
Midsummer Scenic Schedule | 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
Late Summer Golden Autumn Schedule | 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
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)
Assembly Dates: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)
Spring-Summer Regular Schedule | 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 cabin 32,888 RMB/person | 2-person cabin third-person special offer 16,888 RMB/person | 4-person cabin 27,888 RMB/person
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 Schedule)
Assembly Dates:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, October 26, 2027

The brand-new third-generation train body of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. consists of 13 passenger carriages, divided into two series — Luxury and Comfort — offering three types of Golden Diamond cabins to meet different budgets and travel needs:Price:2-person cabin 19,888 RMB/person | 2-person cabin third-person special offer 11,888 RMB/person | 4-person cabin 16,888 RMB/person
> Friendly Reminder:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly due to schedule, cabin type, and policy changes. The specific details are subject to the tourism 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 your ticket booking guide.
This special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product. It is not sold separately through the 12306 platform and must be booked through the officially authorized travel agency.
The booking process is as follows:
Contact and 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 cabin types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Choose Your Travel Product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select the appropriate schedule and cabin type.
Submit Personal Information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, and other basic identification information for registration and seat reservation.
Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the booking deposit as required, receive a payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking.
June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and seats for popular departures are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay the deposit to secure your preferred spot. Please register through official channels and beware of misleading information from unauthorized platforms.
VII. Cost and Service Description for the New Oriental Express · Xuelian No.
The itinerary cost includes:Special train seats, hotel accommodation during the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, land transportation, featured dining, tour guide services, and travel insurance — all included in one price with designated itinerary items.
Not Included:Personal voluntary consumption items (such as souvenirs and additional experience activities), single-room supplement coordination (for solo travelers, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors.
All service details, fee standards, and rights scope are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For more information, you can directly contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
VIII. Start Your Xinjiang Slow Travel Journey, Beginning with a Train 🌄
The vastness of Xinjiang is not on the map, but in every moment you slow down. The New Oriental Express · Xuelian No. is not just a means of transportation — it is a flowing way of life: waking up between snow-capped mountains and lakes, traveling through ancient cities and grasslands, making the journey itself the scenery.
If you are planning a Xinjiang trip that is unhurried, in-depth, and comfortable, why not pick up the phone and contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (0991-3333832 / 132-0133-3409) to learn more about 2027 schedule details. Seats are limited — inquire early and book early. We look forward to meeting you aboard the Xuelian No. and exploring the mountains and rivers of the Western Regions together.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train can only 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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.