New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Official Authorized Booking Channel, Registration Process and Fee Details
Many middle-aged and senior 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 cabin seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + overland bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-in-one tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through regular railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotes. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Recently, many friends planning high-end Xinjiang train tours have been asking about the pricing of the New Oriental Express Xuelian and how much deposit is reliable. Today, I will clarify all the questions you care about at once. All information is compiled based on the latest 2026 rules, and you can refer to it as needed.
✨ Core highlights of the New Oriental Express train
The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express uses a third-generation carriage body, equipped with tight-lock couplers and folding hood windshields throughout, providing quiet, sand-proof operation and significantly improved stability. The trip adopts a combined accommodation model of “train cabin + local high-star hotels,” so there is no need to frequently move luggage, offering greater comfort. All cabins are equipped with smart bathrooms, and the train also features a dedicated dining car and a leisure bar car. With low passenger capacity throughout the journey and spacious areas, there is no need to crowd in public spaces, making it suitable for those who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace, especially families and middle-aged and senior travelers on long-distance trips.
📅 Reference itineraries available
Currently, the New Oriental Express offers routes in multiple seasons, covering the core scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang at different times. The specific itineraries are as follows:
👉 Summer itinerary
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 – Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) – New Oriental Express train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express 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 train
🚂 Recently, many friends planning high-end Xinjiang train tours have been asking about the pricing of the New Oriental Express Xuelian and how much deposit is reliable. Today, I will clarify all the questions you care about at once. All information is compiled based on the latest 2026 rules, and you can refer to it as needed.Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
👉 October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River treasure hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night view
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
👉 2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new carriage Xuelian brief itinerary
Day 01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-catering Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 03 Beitun – Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) – Chonghuer – Kanas Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
✨ Core highlights of the New Oriental Express trainDay 05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – South Jinghe Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 06 South Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Six-Star Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day 07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day 08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day 09 Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan County Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 13 Karez System – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
👉 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train old carriage Gold Diamond King Room + Blue Diamond carriage brief itinerary
Day 1 Departure point — Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) Self-catering Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi — Tianshan Tianchi — Altay Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) – Kazakh home visit – Jadengyu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Jadengyu
Day 4 Kanas – Hemu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Hemu
Day 5 Hemu – Ahe Highway — South Jinghe Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 6 South Jinghe — Sayram Lake — Six-Star Street — Yining Breakfast, lunch, dinner Yining
Day 7 Yining — Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland) — Nalati Breakfast, lunch, dinner Nalati Town
Day 8 Nalati — Bayanbulak — Southern section of Duku Highway — Kuqa Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kuqa
The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express uses a third-generation carriage body, equipped with tight-lock couplers and folding hood windshields throughout, providing quiet, sand-proof operation and significantly improved stability. The trip adopts a combined accommodation model of “train cabin + local high-star hotels,” so there is no need to frequently move luggage, offering greater comfort. All cabins are equipped with smart bathrooms, and the train also features a dedicated dining car and a leisure bar car. With low passenger capacity throughout the journey and spacious areas, there is no need to crowd in public spaces, making it suitable for those who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace, especially families and middle-aged and senior travelers on long-distance trips. Day 9 Kuqa — Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon — Kuqa Royal Palace — Restan Old Street — Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 10 Kashgar — Karakul Lake — Golden Grass Beach — Stone City — Tashkurgan County Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tashkurgan County
Day 11 Tashkurgan County — Tajik home visit — Baisha Lake — Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar — Kashgar Old City — Fragrant Concubine Garden — Turpan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day 13 Turpan — Karez System — Flaming Mountains — Urumqi Breakfast, lunch, dinner Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Breakfast None
💰 2026-2027 reference prices for departure dates
The current reference prices for each period are as follows. Prices may fluctuate based on booking time and seat availability. The final price is subject to the formal contract signed by both parties:
2026 departure prices
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 October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train departure prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
📅 Reference itineraries availablePremium Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 cabins, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 cabins, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:68,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 cabins, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 cabins, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 cabins, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 cabins, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old carriage departure prices
April 10-April 23 May 10-May 23 May 24-June 6
June 7-June 20 June 21-July 4 July 5-July 18
July 19-August 1 August 2-August 15 August 16-August 29
August 31-September 13 September 14-September 27 September 28-October 11
New Oriental Express Gold Diamond carriage 38,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 2-person room 28,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 4-person room 24,999 RMB/person
Regarding the deposit issue everyone is concerned about, the specific deposit amount can be consulted with the staff in charge after confirming the itinerary and room type. All deposits will be issued with official receipts and take effect after signing the unified electronic tourism contract of the cultural tourism department. It is recommended to consult and process through regular travel agencies. Do not transfer large amounts to individuals at will to protect your funds. Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant legal regulations.
🧑💼 Travel service description
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all routes in northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and other travel solutions, and is familiar with accommodation, food, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across various regions. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, sincerely allowing every guest from afar to truly experience the vastness, beauty, simplicity, and enthusiasm of Xinjiang, and to travel through beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
Currently, the New Oriental Express offers routes in multiple seasons, covering the core scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang at different times. The specific itineraries are as follows: You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, you can contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599, same number on WeChat.
📝 Cost description
✅ Cost includes reference:
Transportation costs marked in the itinerary, including the corresponding carriage seats on the New Oriental Express and regular tourist vehicles for local itinerary segments
Accommodation costs marked in the itinerary, including the corresponding train room type and local hotel/scenic area accommodation
Meal costs marked in the itinerary
First admission ticket costs for attractions listed in the itinerary
Local certified tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance
✅ Cost excludes reference:
Major transportation costs from the departure point to and from Urumqi
Self-catered meals, personal expenses, and self-paid activities marked in the itinerary
(If needed, you can consult customer service for coordination)
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.)
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
⚠ ️ 2026 Xinjiang travel precautions
Scenic area reservations: In 2026, most popular scenic areas in Xinjiang implement a real-name reservation system. The northern section of Duku Highway requires advance reservation for passage; failure to reserve may result in penalties. Self-driving tickets for Sayram Lake and Nalati sell out 3-7 days in advance during peak season. Kanas prohibits self-driving entry in summer, and visitors must transfer to shuttle buses. Manager Wang Fei will assist everyone with these reservations in advance, so you don’t need to worry about booking tickets yourself.
Pre-trip preparation: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Summer daytime temperatures can reach up to 35°C, while mornings, evenings, and high-altitude areas can drop to around 10°C. You need to bring breathable summer clothing, windproof jackets, and light down jackets. UV intensity is high, so SPF50+ sunscreen, sun-protective face masks, sun hats, and sunglasses are recommended. If you plan to visit border areas, you need to apply for a border pass in advance, clearly indicating the areas you plan to visit, to avoid being unable to enter scenic areas at the last minute.
Itinerary changes:Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area visitor flow guidance, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties to ensure the travel experience.
Other tips:Xinjiang has a time difference of about 2 hours from inland China. You can gradually adjust your schedule after departure. Local food portions tend to be large, so you can ask about portion sizes before ordering to avoid waste.
If you have any other questions about the New Oriental Express, you can directly contact Manager Wang Fei for consultation. She will provide specific plans based on your travel time and needs.
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