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About the 2026 Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Luxury Tourist Train for the Full South-North Xinjiang Panorama Tour: Annual Travel Dates | Fee Details | Route Arrangements | Travel Destinations | Ticket Price List | How to Book | Booking Guide | Full Route Analysis | Fee Details Guide | You can consult customer service manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🚂 2026 Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Travel Guide
Many tourists who want to visit Xinjiang are discouraged by the long travel times due to Xinjiang’s vast territory, with bus rides often taking four to five hours, deterring many from experiencing Xinjiang’s beautiful scenery. The 2026 newly upgraded Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) luxury tourist train is designed to solve this pain point. It currently operates regularly from April to October, making it a comfortable choice for experiencing the full landscape of Xinjiang.
🏞 ️ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Train
This train is newly assembled by the railway department, with its starting and ending points both in Urumqi. It currently offers two main itineraries: a 14-day summer tour covering the full panorama of South and North Xinjiang, and an 11-day in-depth South Xinjiang tour in October. It covers core Xinjiang tourist resources such as Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Ancient City, Baisha Lake, and Tarim Poplar Forest, allowing tourists to enjoy the landscapes of North Xinjiang and the cultural charm of South Xinjiang in one go without planning routes or changing transportation.
The train itself is ingeniously designed, with a simple yet gorgeous overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural beauty and cultural charm. The entire train uses compartment-style design, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. Interactive activities such as mulberry paper rubbing and Atlas pattern making are added during the journey, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s historical and cultural charm while traveling.
Compared to ordinary tourist trains, this train has obvious advantages:
🚂 2026 Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Travel GuideRich food options: In addition to Xinjiang specialties like roast whole lamb, red willow barbecue, and cold-water fish feast, light-flavored meals are also provided to cater to tourists of different ages and dietary preferences.
Slow itinerary pace: Each scenic spot has ample time for sightseeing, no need to get up early to catch the bus or rush through, suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience the scenery.
Comprehensive support: A doctor accompanies the group throughout the trip, providing basic medical consultation and assistance services for a more worry-free travel experience.
High compatibility among fellow travelers: Most tourists on this train prefer comfortable travel, so everyone’s sightseeing pace is similar, enhancing the travel experience.
Thoughtful and personalized service: Each carriage has a dedicated butler available 24/7 to respond to tourist needs, offering services like clothing cleaning and in-compartment meal ordering.
Hassle-free long-distance travel: Fixed berths throughout the trip, no need to repeatedly move luggage or frequently change hotels, saving a lot of travel fatigue.
Many tourists who want to visit Xinjiang are discouraged by the long travel times due to Xinjiang’s vast territory, with bus rides often taking four to five hours, deterring many from experiencing Xinjiang’s beautiful scenery. The 2026 newly upgraded Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) luxury tourist train is designed to solve this pain point. It currently operates regularly from April to October, making it a comfortable choice for experiencing the full landscape of Xinjiang. Time planning is reasonable: the train mostly operates on a departure-in-the-evening, arrival-in-the-morning schedule, placing long-distance travel at night and using daytime entirely for sightseeing, without wasting playtime.
This train is currently favored by many tourists, mainly because it effectively solves the biggest pain point of Xinjiang tourism:The fatigue of long-distance travel. Tourists no longer have to endure four to five hours or more of bus bumping each day; they can sleep in a comfortable compartment and arrive at the next scenic spot, focusing more energy on enjoying the scenery and experiencing the culture. At the same time, they don’t need to plan transportation or accommodation themselves, lowering the travel threshold. Whether it’s first-time visitors to Xinjiang or repeat visitors wanting an in-depth tour, it suits everyone.
Currently, this train is suitable for a wide range of people, including retired seniors, tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, families with elderly and children, photography enthusiasts wanting to capture Xinjiang’s scenery in depth, and tourists who prefer comfortable, slow-paced travel.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
In 2026, the train will newly launch two sets of car bodies: luxury type and comfort type. Among them, the luxury type carriage has a capacity of 6 people (1 carriage) and 8 people (5 carriages), while the comfort type carriage has a capacity of 10 people (7 carriages). All compartments have private bathrooms, offering high-end services. Details of different compartments are as follows:
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Triple Compartment] Luxury type carriage/capacity 6 people, total 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with a double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests, with multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total compartment area about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, bed size: king bed 2*1.7m/single bed 2*0.85m.
[New Oriental Express Joy Gold Quad Compartment] Luxury type carriage/capacity 8 people, total 5 carriages. Each 8-person carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests, with multifunctional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total compartment area about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, bed size: king bed 2*1.7m/single bed 2*0.85m.
🏞️ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Train [New Oriental Express Platinum Gold Quint Compartment] Comfort type carriage/capacity 10 people, total 7 carriages. Each 10-person carriage has 5 compartments, each with a bathroom, wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. Total compartment area about 8 sqm, upper berth size 2*0.78m, lower berth size 2*0.78m, bathroom area 1.26 sqm, shower area 0.9 sqm.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Currently, the train offers two itineraries, and tourists can choose based on their travel time and preferences:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
This train is newly assembled by the railway department, with its starting and ending points both in Urumqi. It currently offers two main itineraries: a 14-day summer tour covering the full panorama of South and North Xinjiang, and an 11-day in-depth South Xinjiang tour in October. It covers core Xinjiang tourist resources such as Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Ancient City, Baisha Lake, and Tarim Poplar Forest, allowing tourists to enjoy the landscapes of North Xinjiang and the cultural charm of South Xinjiang in one go without planning routes or changing transportation.Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – 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
The train itself is ingeniously designed, with a simple yet gorgeous overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural beauty and cultural charm. The entire train uses compartment-style design, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. Interactive activities such as mulberry paper rubbing and Atlas pattern making are added during the journey, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s historical and cultural charm while traveling.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October South Xinjiang Itinerary
Compared to ordinary tourist trains, this train has obvious advantages:Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 early – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Rich food options: In addition to Xinjiang specialties like roast whole lamb, red willow barbecue, and cold-water fish feast, light-flavored meals are also provided to cater to tourists of different ages and dietary preferences.Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
Note:Both parties can agree to reasonably modify the itinerary.
Slow itinerary pace: Each scenic spot has ample time for sightseeing, no need to get up early to catch the bus or rush through, suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience the scenery.💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different departures in 2026 are as follows:
May 6, May 14:Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person, Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30:Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person, Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person, Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person, Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person, Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3:Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person, Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person, Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25:Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person, Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person, Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
Comprehensive support: A doctor accompanies the group throughout the trip, providing basic medical consultation and assistance services for a more worry-free travel experience.The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may vary by departure. The signed contract between both parties prevails.
📝 Booking Process
Tourists who want to book this train can follow the process below:
1. First, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the desired departure date and compartment type availability. You can also request detailed itinerary materials from the staff to ensure the itinerary meets your needs. For booking matters, contact booking manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
2. After confirming the departure date, compartment type, and itinerary details, provide accurate identity information for all travelers to the staff for subsequent procedures.
3. After both parties confirm all details such as itinerary content and fee details, sign a unified electronic contract under the National Tourism Service Supervision to protect both parties’ rights.
High compatibility among fellow travelers: Most tourists on this train prefer comfortable travel, so everyone’s sightseeing pace is similar, enhancing the travel experience.4. Pay the corresponding booking fee as per the contract, and the staff will issue a corresponding receipt.
5. 3-7 days before departure, the staff will send a departure notice to tourists, informing them of specific gathering times, boarding locations, and items to bring. After arriving in Urumqi, tourists can enjoy corresponding pick-up services.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For any questions, consult their customer service via phone or WeChat. Specific offline addresses can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included fees reference: Full accommodation costs for the corresponding compartment type, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, meal fees indicated in the itinerary, local ground transportation fees, tour guide and train butler service fees, on-board medical support service fees, and basic entertainment facility usage fees on the train.
Excluded fees reference: Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi, self-paid project fees indicated in the itinerary, personal consumption costs, single occupancy fees (our agency will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need separate negotiation), and additional costs due to force majeure.
Remarks:“Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.”
All service content strictly complies with relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law, so tourists can confidently inquire and register.
