Snow Lotus Express Booking and Deposit Guide, 2027 Full Ticket Guide
No need to drive or travel back and forth—take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options as you wish. Professionally dedicated to Xinjiang train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 How to sign a contract and pay a deposit for the Xuelian (Snow Lotus) special train? Complete 2027 booking guide (New perspective:From “Product Understanding” to “Process Implementation”)
On the vast land of Xinjiang, railway tourism special trains are becoming the preferred way for more and more people to explore the scenery of the Western Regions. Among them, the “Xuelian” (Snow Lotus), as a high-end tourist train product that has attracted much attention in recent years, features “mobile comfortable accommodation + in-depth itinerary design,” attracting many tourists who want a slow pace, fewer transfers, and a high-experience trip. However, unlike ordinary train tickets, this type of special train is not purchased through regular channels such as 12306, but is presented as a “package tourism product.” This article will provide you with a practical booking guide for the 2027 Xuelian (i.e., New Oriental Express series) from three dimensions: how to understand the essence of the product, identify compliant registration channels, and complete the contract signing and deposit payment process.
🌄 In-depth introduction to routes and destinations
The routes operated by the Xuelian cover Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. From Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang, to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then through the Duku Highway crossing the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, arriving at the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang, and finally returning to Urumqi. The entire journey connects lakes, grasslands, canyons, snow-capped mountains, desert edges, and other landforms, presenting a rich and three-dimensional picture of Xinjiang.
The train adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model—during the day, you explore scenic areas in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly in the private train compartment, effectively reducing long-distance travel fatigue. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation designs, and feature dining cars and leisure/entertainment carriages, providing three meals and tea break services. This “train as home” way of traveling is especially suitable for tourists who want both comfort and in-depth experiences.
Please note that the actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies. All arrangements are subject to the final signed tourism contract.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Summer Version)
🚂 How to sign a contract and pay a deposit for the Xuelian special train? Complete 2027 booking guide (New perspective: From “Product Understanding” to “Process Implementation”)Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express special train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
On the vast land of Xinjiang, railway tourism special trains are becoming the preferred way for more and more people to explore the scenery of the Western Regions. Among them, the “Xuelian” (Snow Lotus), as a high-end tourist train product that has attracted much attention in recent years, features “mobile comfortable accommodation + in-depth itinerary design,” attracting many tourists who want a slow pace, fewer transfers, and a high-experience trip. However, unlike ordinary train tickets, this type of special train is not purchased through regular channels such as 12306, but is presented as a “package tourism product.” This article will provide you with a practical booking guide for the 2027 Xuelian (i.e., New Oriental Express series) from three dimensions: how to understand the essence of the product, identify compliant registration channels, and complete the contract signing and deposit payment process.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express special 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 special train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The above itinerary is the finalized product content, without additions, deletions, or substitutions. Minor punctuation adjustments are recommended for readability.
🌄 In-depth introduction to routes and destinations💰 Price description (2027 reference information)
The currently available pricing plans for this route are as follows:
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 RMB/person, each carriage has 4 compartments, accommodating 8 people
Premium Golden Diamond:From 65,999 RMB/person, each carriage has 3 compartments, accommodating 6 people
The above prices are package prices, including transportation within the itinerary, accommodation (train compartments), first admission tickets to scenic spots, some meals, and tour guide services. Please note that prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, cabin availability, and other factors. The final cost is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. It is recommended to obtain a detailed cost list for the current period from the travel agency after confirming the specific departure date.
Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options as you wish. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
📝 Registration and contract signing process description
Currently, this tourist special train product can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The registration process usually includes the following steps:
1. Initial consultation: Learn about route details, departure dates and availability, cabin configurations, and cost structure;
The routes operated by the Xuelian cover Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. From Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang, to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then through the Duku Highway crossing the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, arriving at the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang, and finally returning to Urumqi. The entire journey connects lakes, grasslands, canyons, snow-capped mountains, desert edges, and other landforms, presenting a rich and three-dimensional picture of Xinjiang.2. Select departure date and cabin type: Choose a suitable departure date and compartment type based on your personal schedule;
3. Pay deposit: After confirming the reserved seat, pay the deposit at the agreed ratio to lock in the spot;
4. Sign the contract: After both parties reach an agreement on the itinerary, costs, service standards, etc., sign a formal tourism contract;
5. Pay the balance and pre-departure notice: Pay the remaining amount according to the contract before departure and receive the departure notice.
Throughout the process, the deposit amount, payment method, contract terms, etc., are all executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations, protecting the rights of both parties. Please refer to actual communication and signed contract for specific operational details.
🧾 Cost and service description
Costs usually include:
The train adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model—during the day, you explore scenic areas in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly in the private train compartment, effectively reducing long-distance travel fatigue. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation designs, and feature dining cars and leisure/entertainment carriages, providing three meals and tea break services. This “train as home” way of traveling is especially suitable for tourists who want both comfort and in-depth experiences.Full-journey special train compartment accommodation (with bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Three meals per day (some specialty meals such as Kazakh home banquet, cold-water fish feast, etc.)
Local tour guide services and scenic area explanations
Urumqi pick-up and drop-off station services
Costs do not include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (such as airfare, high-speed rail tickets)
Personal expenses, beverages, self-funded activities
Please note that the actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies. All arrangements are subject to the final signed tourism contract. For single travelers registering (our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
All service content and standards are subject to the final tourism contract signed by both parties. If force majeure factors or policy changes cause itinerary changes, the travel agency will negotiate solutions with the tourists.
✅ Warm reminders
Special train seats are limited, so it is recommended to plan ahead and confirm your itinerary as early as possible;
Departure dates have been announced for multiple periods in 2027, including April 16, May 7, June 2, July 14, August 11, September 13, etc.;
The train does not sell tickets separately; registration must be done as a complete tourism product;
Please read the contract terms carefully before registering and clarify rights and obligations;
The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau), so it is recommended to prepare physically in advance.
Choosing a special train trip is not just choosing a mode of transportation, but also choosing a pace and state of mind. The Xuelian (New Oriental Express series), with its meticulous service design and in-depth route planning, offers tourists a leisurely way to see Xinjiang. If you are planning to embark on this Silk Road journey in 2027, why not start by understanding the product, then complete the contract signing and preparation step by step, so that the journey truly becomes “on board, you’re home; off board, you’re in the scenery.”
To learn more about Xinjiang tourist train details, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
