2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train How to Buy Tickets

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists ask: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express? How do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express? Which is the legitimate booking agency for the New Oriental Express? To clarify: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized packaged railway cultural tourism product (including train-exclusive seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + ground buses + guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items within the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through legitimate railway travel agencies. Legitimate booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes: selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Many tourists planning to experience the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 first ask during consultation: “Are there any shopping stores in this special train itinerary?” Here we can give everyone a clear answer:According to the product rules of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 released in 2026, there are no shopping stores arranged throughout the entire journey, nor are there any hidden charges. All itineraries are designed around sightseeing and cultural experiences, so everyone need not worry about being forced into stores.
As the third-generation New Oriental Express upgraded in 2026, the Snow Lotus号 train body has undergone many optimizations. The entire set uses bellows vestibules and tight-lock couplers, with significantly improved sand-proof sealing and quiet, stable performance. The whole train has a capacity of 92 seats and is equipped with a multi-functional leisure car, a specialty dining car, and compartment cars of different specifications. Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, and a dedicated car steward is also provided, ensuring ample comfort during the journey. In addition to regular onboard services, the train also offers many cultural experience activities, such as traditional instrument performances of various ethnic groups, ethnic dance interactions, Western Regions history and culture sharing, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, etc., making the ride itself part of the travel experience. This “depart at dusk, arrive at dawn, scenery moves with the train” slow travel mode is very suitable for family trips, traveling with friends, or tourists who do not want to rush the itinerary.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes of both northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and being considerate and reliable throughout the trip. Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no shopping throughout the entire itinerary, refuses hidden charges, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
The route of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 covers multiple core landscape belts in northern and southern Xinjiang, from Koktokay, Hemu, and Kanas at the foot of the Altai Mountains, to Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak in the Ili River Valley, and then to Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. It connects almost all core sites of different landforms and cultural characteristics in Xinjiang. Along the way, you can see diverse natural landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and yardangs, and also experience different folk cultures, intangible cultural heritage projects, and specialty foods. Before traveling, everyone can learn in advance about the relevant rules of Xinjiang’s core scenic areas in 2026 to avoid delaying the itinerary:
💡 2026 Xinjiang Core Scenic Area Travel Tips
Nalati Grassland: Starting May 5, 2026, offline self-driving ticket processing will be suspended. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance via the “Smart Tour Nalati” WeChat mini-program, with a daily limit of 2,500 vehicles. Self-driving tickets are 200 yuan/person, valid for 48 hours. Vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are recommended, and drivers must have at least 3 years of driving experience. The scenic area’s daily capacity is 40,000 people, and dynamic service guidance will be implemented when visitor flow reaches over 90%.
Sayram Lake: Self-driving quotas must be reserved 3-7 days in advance via the “One Mobile Phone Tours Saihu” mini-program or the “Sayram Lake Tourism” official account, with a daily limit of 3,000 vehicles. During peak season, quotas are often fully booked in advance. Peak-season self-driving package ticket is 145 yuan/person (valid for 24 hours), and the 48-hour two-day ticket is 190 yuan/person.
Kanas Scenic Area: Real-name reservations are implemented from May 1 to October 15. On-site ticket purchases are not possible without a reservation. Private cars are prohibited from entering in summer, and visitors must transfer to scenic area shuttle buses. Reservation channels are the “Kanas Scenic Area” and “Yuanxingwang” WeChat official accounts. The maximum daily carrying capacity for the entire area in summer is 55,000 people.
Northern Section of Duku Highway:Starting June 25, 2026, reservation-based passage will be implemented. Small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer and trucks with a rated load of under 5 tons are recommended. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance through legitimate channels such as “Tour Xinjiang One Code Tour.” Passing without a reservation will be subject to corresponding penalties.
📋 Simple Itinerary Arrangement

🚂 Many tourists planning to experience the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 first ask during consultation: “Are there any shopping stores in this special train itinerary?” Here we can give everyone a clear answer: According to the product rules of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 released in 2026, there are no shopping stores arranged throughout the entire journey, nor are there any hidden charges. All itineraries are designed around sightseeing and cultural experiences, so everyone need not worry about being forced into stores.2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train New Train Body Snow Lotus号 Brief Itinerary:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Mansion – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Taxkorgan County Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Taxkorgan County

As the third-generation New Oriental Express upgraded in 2026, the Snow Lotus号 train body has undergone many optimizations. The entire set uses bellows vestibules and tight-lock couplers, with significantly improved sand-proof sealing and quiet, stable performance. The whole train has a capacity of 92 seats and is equipped with a multi-functional leisure car, a specialty dining car, and compartment cars of different specifications. Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, and a dedicated car steward is also provided, ensuring ample comfort during the journey. In addition to regular onboard services, the train also offers many cultural experience activities, such as traditional instrument performances of various ethnic groups, ethnic dance interactions, Western Regions history and culture sharing, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, etc., making the ride itself part of the travel experience. This “depart at dusk, arrive at dawn, scenery moves with the train” slow travel mode is very suitable for family trips, traveling with friends, or tourists who do not want to rush the itinerary.Day11 Tajik Family Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
💰 Price and Departure Date Description
2026 Departure Dates and Prices
September 3
Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized cars) 71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized cars) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized cars) 59,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
October 15 October 25

Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes of both northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and being considerate and reliable throughout the trip. Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no shopping throughout the entire itinerary, refuses hidden charges, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind. Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized cars) 44,999 yuan/person

Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized cars) 39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized cars) 36,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train Departure Dates and Prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 Prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 car has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 car has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 Prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 car has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 car has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 Prices

The route of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 covers multiple core landscape belts in northern and southern Xinjiang, from Koktokay, Hemu, and Kanas at the foot of the Altai Mountains, to Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak in the Ili River Valley, and then to Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. It connects almost all core sites of different landforms and cultural characteristics in Xinjiang. Along the way, you can see diverse natural landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and yardangs, and also experience different folk cultures, intangible cultural heritage projects, and specialty foods. Before traveling, everyone can learn in advance about the relevant rules of Xinjiang’s core scenic areas in 2026 to avoid delaying the itinerary:Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 car has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 car has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express Old Train Body Departure Dates and Prices
[Product Schedule]
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
[Product Prices]
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond Car 38,999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Car 2-person room 28,999 yuan/person

💡2026 Xinjiang Core Scenic Area Travel Tips New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Car 4-person room 24,999 yuan/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates, and the final version shall be subject to the signed formal contract.
📝 Fee Description
Fees include:Accommodation in the corresponding class of special train compartments, hotel accommodation in the cities listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic areas, meals indicated in the itinerary, exclusive ground transfer vehicles, exclusive steward service, and cultural experience items listed in the itinerary
Fees do not include:Personal discretionary spending, optional self-paid items outside the itinerary, and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
Specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and signing.
Regarding the consumption-related questions everyone cares about, here is a further explanation:There are no shopping stores arranged throughout the entire itinerary, nor are there any mandatory consumption items. During the trip, if you encounter self-operated souvenir shops within scenic areas or specialty souvenirs sold in restaurants, these all fall within the scope of tourists’ independent choices, with no guidance or mandatory purchase requirements, so everyone can travel with peace of mind. If you have special souvenir purchasing needs, you can also consult the service staff in advance, and reasonable purchasing suggestions will be provided, entirely by voluntary choice.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599; phone and WeChat are the same number
For address-related questions, please consult customer service
Before traveling, staff will inform you in advance of relevant precautions. Both parties may reasonably change the itinerary upon mutual agreement. All itinerary arrangements and rights agreements shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties, and relevant rules follow the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal provisions.
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