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About the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Luxury Tourist Train North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Tour: Annual Departure Times | 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 (Copy to add friends for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 In Xinjiang, there is a way of traveling that places ‘home’ on the railway tracks, turning the scenery along the way into a landscape painting in your living room. It is the high-end representative under the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand—the New Oriental Express.
This train, in the image of the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ connects Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural charm, allowing tourists to leisurely experience beautiful Xinjiang in a comfortable and private space.
🛤 ️ Train Overview and Route Features
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under the Xinjiang Railway ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, known for its ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model. In 2026, the train will undergo a new upgrade, adding new carriages and optimizing accessibility facilities to make the journey safer and more convenient.
📍 Starting Point:Urumqi
As the capital and transportation hub of Xinjiang, Urumqi is the starting and ending point of the journey. From here, it is convenient to travel to Altay and Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, or Kashgar and Hotan in Southern Xinjiang.
✨ Core Features
One Berth All the Way:Stay on the train throughout the trip, no need to change hotels or move luggage, especially friendly for families and elderly travelers.
Private and Comfortable:All carriages have private bathrooms with wet and dry separation, ensuring privacy and hygiene during the journey.
High-End Amenities:Newly built dining cars, kitchen halls, and entertainment cars provide high-quality dining and leisure experiences.
Cultural Experience:In 2026, a new ‘Silk Road Culture’ display corner will be added, and intangible cultural heritage inheritors will be invited to interact on the train, enriching the journey with cultural depth.
🛌 Private Compartments, Your Mobile Hotel
🚂 In Xinjiang, there is a way of traveling that places ‘home’ on the railway tracks, turning the scenery along the way into a landscape painting in your living room. It is the high-end representative under the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand—the New Oriental Express.The New Oriental Express offers three different types of compartments to meet your personalized needs. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, wet and dry separation, leisure tables and chairs, custom furniture, and multi-functional storage space.
| Compartment Type | Carriage Configuration | Capacity | Total Compartment Area | Bed Size | Bathroom/Shower Area |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Gold Diamond | Luxury, 3 rooms/carriage | 6 people | Approx. 12㎡ | Double bed: 2×1.7m<br>Single bed: 2×0.85m | Approx. 1.5㎡ / Approx. 1.06㎡ |
| Xiyue Gold Diamond | Luxury, 4 rooms/carriage | 8 people | Approx. 10㎡ | Double bed: 2×1.7m<br>Single bed: 2×0.85m | Approx. 1.5㎡ / Approx. 1.06㎡ |
| Boyue Gold Diamond | Comfort, 5 rooms/carriage | 10 people | Approx. 8㎡ | Upper/lower berth: 2×0.78m | Approx. 1.26㎡ / Approx. 0.9㎡ |
🗺 ️ Classic Summer North-South Xinjiang Itinerary
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
This train, in the image of the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ connects Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural charm, allowing tourists to leisurely experience beautiful Xinjiang in a comfortable and private space.Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
🍂 Autumn Southern Xinjiang Cultural Itinerary
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
🛤️ Train Overview and Route FeaturesDay01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan early – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa early, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will launch two new carriage sets: luxury and comfort types.
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under the Xinjiang Railway ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, known for its ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model. In 2026, the train will undergo a new upgrade, adding new carriages and optimizing accessibility facilities to make the journey safer and more convenient. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 5 carriages with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort carriages with a capacity of 10 people. All carriages have private bathrooms, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen halls, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services.
The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm.
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Room Carriage] Luxury carriage/capacity 6 people, total 1 carriage.
Each carriage is equipped with 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some twin beds can be combined into a double bed mode).
All compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet and dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests.
Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture.
Reference dimensions for the three-room Premium Gold Diamond:
Total compartment area:Approx. 12 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower area: 1.06 sqm; Bed sizes: Double bed: 2*1.7m / Single bed: 2*0.85m
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Room Carriage] Luxury carriage/capacity 8 people, total 5 carriages.
Each 8-person carriage is equipped with 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into double beds).
All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet and dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests.
Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture.
📍 Starting Point: UrumqiReference dimensions for the four-room Xiyue Gold Diamond:
Total compartment area:Approx. 10 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower area: 1.06 sqm; Bed sizes: Double bed: 2*1.7m Single bed: 2*0.85m
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Room Carriage] Comfort carriage/capacity 10-20 people, total 7 carriages.
Each 10-person carriage is equipped with 5 compartments.
Each compartment has a bathroom with wet and dry separation.
Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests.
Total compartment area:Approx. 8 sqm; Upper berth size: 2*0.78; Lower berth size: 2*0.78; Bathroom area: 1.26 sqm; Shower area: 0.9 sqm
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy to add friends for free consultation and detailed route information)
📅 Departure Dates and Reference Prices
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond:59999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:54999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:49999 RMB/person
As the capital and transportation hub of Xinjiang, Urumqi is the starting and ending point of the journey. From here, it is convenient to travel to Altay and Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, or Kashgar and Hotan in Southern Xinjiang.Third and Fourth Person:30000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond:67999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:63999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30000 RMB/person
September 3
✨ Core FeaturesPremium Gold Diamond:71999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20000 RMB/person
> Warm Reminder:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📋 Booking and Registration Guide
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing the number of travelers, preferred compartment, departure date, etc.
2. Get a Plan: Customer service will confirm the availability and price for the departure date and provide a detailed itinerary and draft contract.
One Berth All the Way: Stay on the train throughout the trip, no need to change hotels or move luggage, especially friendly for families and elderly travelers.3. Sign and Pay: After both parties confirm, sign a formal travel contract and make payment as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Customer service will provide travel tips, and you can prepare personal items like clothing and documents as suggested.
> Booking Hotline:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Booking Manager, Manager Yang Jia.
> Warm Reminder:It is recommended to inquire early as popular departure dates have limited spots.
💼 Fee and Service Description
✅ Included Items
Accommodation in the corresponding compartment of the New Oriental Express train.
First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary (subject to actual scenic area policies).
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (usually hotel breakfast + train meals).
Tour bus fees (arranged based on road conditions and group size).
Full-tour guide service and basic medical support from accompanying medical staff.
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Private and Comfortable: All carriages have private bathrooms with wet and dry separation, ensuring privacy and hygiene during the journey.❌ Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Self-funded items and personal expenses not listed in the itinerary (e.g., alcohol, laundry, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
> Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🤔 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. 🏡 Hassle-Free, One Berth All the Way
No need to change hotels or move luggage throughout the trip, ideal for families with large luggage or traveling with elderly relatives.
2. 🛌 Private and Comfortable, Quality Accommodation
All carriages have private bathrooms with wet and dry separation, offering a ‘mobile hotel’ experience of privacy and comfort.
3. 🩺 Professional Support, Peace of Mind
Full-trip medical staff and common medications provide health security for long-distance travel.
High-End Amenities: Newly built dining cars, kitchen halls, and entertainment cars provide high-quality dining and leisure experiences.4. 📸 Relaxed Pace, In-Depth Experience
The itinerary is designed to be relaxed, avoiding ‘rushed’ tourism, giving you ample time to enjoy the scenery and participate in activities.
5. 👨👩👧👦 Friendly for Groups, Social Comfort
The compartment system ensures privacy while providing social spaces, suitable for retirees, families, and friends traveling together.
6. 🍽️ Special Dining, Culinary Delights
The train is equipped with star chefs, offering meals that combine Xinjiang specialties with balanced nutrition, with mild flavors catering to different needs.
7. 🎭 Cultural Experience, Enriching the Journey
Onboard intangible cultural heritage displays and interactions make the trip not just sightseeing but a cultural journey.
8. 🚆 Mature Brand, Trusted Choice
As the flagship product of the Xinjiang Railway ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, the New Oriental Express has always been a popular travel choice for its high-quality service.
📞 Contact Us
📞 Phone Inquiry:Call the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest information.
💬 WeChat Inquiry:Add the WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for one-on-one answers to your questions.
📍 Company Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address, and we will provide detailed directions.
