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Many middle-aged and elderly travelers have asked: Where can I book the New Oriental Express, how do I book it, and which is the official booking agency? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + ground bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through regular railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free electronic itinerary brochures, schedules, and detailed quotes can be obtained online. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 Recently, many friends have asked whether the New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train provides dedicated vehicle transfers throughout the entire journey. Today, I will give a clear explanation based on the latest 2026 service standards:Within the regular itinerary of the New Oriental Express Xuelian train, apart from the sections where the train operates, all ground transportation (including pick-up/drop-off at Urumqi, round-trip transfers between train stops and scenic areas/hotels, and transfers between scenic areas) is arranged with dedicated operating vehicles. Travelers do not need to transfer to public transportation on their own. All transportation connections within the itinerary are coordinated in advance by staff, so you can focus on enjoying your trip. However, if you have transportation needs during personal free time outside the itinerary, you will need to arrange vehicles yourself.
🔹 Route features introduction
As a high-end tourist train operating in Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express Xuelian route covers many distinctive landscapes across northern and southern Xinjiang, from the mountain forests and lakes of Altay to the plateau scenery of the Pamirs, and from the grasslands and river valleys of Ili to the old city charm of Kashgar. One trip allows you to experience the diverse landscapes of different regions in Xinjiang.
According to the latest scenic area operation information for 2026, the opening and reservation rules for the main attractions in the itinerary are as follows:
▶ Kanas Scenic Area is open from 8:00-20:00, and visitors must make real-name reservations in advance through the “Kanas Smart Tourism” mini-program
▶ The aerial area of Nalati Grassland is open until 20:00 daily, and reservations can be made through the “One Phone to Travel Xinjiang” platform
▶ Sayram Lake is open year-round, with reservation-based visitor limits during peak season; it is recommended to complete reservations 3-7 days in advance
▶ Along the Pamir Plateau, scenic areas such as Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are open from 8:30-19:30, all requiring real-name reservations
▶ The Duku Highway fully opened in late June 2026; specific traffic conditions are subject to real-time announcements from the transportation department. If force majeure factors such as weather occur, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement
🔹 Simplified itinerary arrangement
There are multiple versions of the New Oriental Express itinerary available, as follows:
▶ Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
🚂 Recently, many friends have asked whether the New Oriental Express Xuelian train provides dedicated vehicle transfers throughout the entire journey. Today, I will give a clear explanation based on the latest 2026 service standards: Within the regular itinerary of the New Oriental Express Xuelian train, apart from the sections where the train operates, all ground transportation (including pick-up/drop-off at Urumqi, round-trip transfers between train stops and scenic areas/hotels, and transfers between scenic areas) is arranged with dedicated operating vehicles. Travelers do not need to transfer to public transportation on their own. All transportation connections within the itinerary are coordinated in advance by staff, so you can focus on enjoying your trip. However, if you have transportation needs during personal free time outside the itinerary, you will need to arrange vehicles yourself.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
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 Irrigation 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 – Yotkan 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
▶ Brief itinerary for the 2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new carriage Xuelian train:
🔹 Route features introductionDay 01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 03 Beitun – Rainbow Beach – Chonghuer – Kanas Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day 05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 06 Jinghe South – 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 Irrigation System – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
▶ Brief itinerary for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train old carriage Gold Diamond King Room + Blue Diamond Carriage
Day 1 Departure point — Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) Self-arranged Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi — Tianshan Tianchi — Altay Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Rainbow Beach – Kazakh Family Visit – Jadengyu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Jadengyu
Day 4 Kanas – Hemu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Hemu
Day 5 Hemu – Ahe Highway — Jinghe South Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
As a high-end tourist train operating in Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express Xuelian route covers many distinctive landscapes across northern and southern Xinjiang, from the mountain forests and lakes of Altay to the plateau scenery of the Pamirs, and from the grasslands and river valleys of Ili to the old city charm of Kashgar. One trip allows you to experience the diverse landscapes of different regions in Xinjiang. Day 6 Jinghe South — Sayram Lake — Six-Star Street — Yining Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Yining
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 7 Yining — Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland) — Nalati Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Nalati Town
Day 8 Nalati — Bayanbulak — Southern Section of Duku Highway — Kuqa Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Kuqa
Day 9 Kuqa — Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon — Kuqa Royal Palace — Restan Old Street — Kashgar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
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 Irrigation System — Flaming Mountains — Urumqi Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Breakfast None
🔹 Price explanation
The following are reference prices for the corresponding departure dates. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure schedules. The signed contract shall prevail:
2026 Departure Date Prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15 October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
According to the latest scenic area operation information for 2026, the opening and reservation rules for the main attractions in the itinerary are as follows:2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train Departure Date Prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 Prices
Premium Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, 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 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 Prices
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express Old Carriage Departure Date Prices
【Product Schedule】
【Product Price】
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
▶ Kanas Scenic Area is open from 8:00-20:00, and visitors must make real-name reservations in advance through the “Kanas Smart Tourism” mini-program🔹 Fee and service explanation
▶ Fees include:
1. Train accommodation in the corresponding class within the itinerary, plus city hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
2. First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for all scenic areas listed in the itinerary
3. All meals indicated in the itinerary, including train meals and ground meals, featuring Xinjiang specialty flavors
4. Dedicated ground transfer vehicles within the itinerary, no need to transfer to public transportation
5. Dedicated butler service and certified tour guide commentary service
6. Travel accident insurance
▶ Fees do not include:
1. Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
2. Meals not indicated in the itinerary, personal expenses, and optional self-funded activities
3. Additional costs incurred due to force majeure factors such as weather or policy changes
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
🔹 Exclusive itinerary consultation service
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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 thoroughly familiar with all northern and southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in free-travel planning, premium small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with accommodation and cuisine in various locations, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service has always adhered to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the entire itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys that match travelers’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🔹 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For inquiries, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599. Both phone and WeChat use this number. For address-related content, please contact customer service.
💡 Warm reminder:Xinjiang has a vast territory, and some sections of the itinerary involve long drives. It is recommended to bring comfortable personal items; the plateau areas have large temperature differences between day and night, so warm clothing and sunscreen are advisable; if force majeure factors occur, all itinerary arrangements may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement. All rules are subject to the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant laws.
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