2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Official Booking, Schedule and Pricing

The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult to obtain materials → select departure and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 [New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train:Full analysis of the all-new upgraded version in 2027! Health certificate, price, and itinerary explained at once] 🚂
✨ [Why choose the New Oriental Express?] ✨
As the “mobile five-star hotel” of Xinjiang tourism, since the New Oriental Express was upgraded to the new Snow Lotus train in 2023, it has become a recommendation for high-end travelers thanks to its “Gold Diamond/Xiyue dual train type options,” “onboard bathrooms throughout the train,” and “land-cruise-style sightseeing experience.” The 2027 routes have been fully optimized, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway, with a 14-day in-depth tour around northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips with children, and photography enthusiasts seeking quality and comfort.
📅 [2027 departure dates and prices at a glance] 📅
(Prices are subject to the signed formal contract; the following are currently published rates)
🔹 New train Snow Lotus (bathrooms throughout the train, capacity 6-8 people)
▪️ April-May/August-September:Deluxe Gold Diamond 65,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 58,999 yuan/person
▪️ June-July/August summer vacation:Deluxe Gold Diamond 68,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 yuan/person
▪️ September Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day:Deluxe Gold Diamond 72,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 66,999 yuan/person
🔹 Old train classic version (the cost-effective choice)
▪️ Gold Diamond Double Bed Room:38,999 yuan/person (2-person room)

🚂[New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train: Full analysis of the all-new upgraded version in 2027! Health certificate, price, and itinerary explained at once]🚂▪️ Blue Diamond Carriage:2-person room 28,999 yuan/person | 4-person room 24,999 yuan/person
💡 Price notes:Prices fluctuate with the season and include Urumqi pick-up and drop-off, full-journey transportation, accommodation, meals, and first admission tickets to attractions; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
📝 [Health certificate requirements? Interpretation of the latest policy] 📝
According to the latest announcement from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism in December 2026:
✅ No health certificate required:Currently, riding the New Oriental Express does not require a health certificate or test report, but passengers must try their best to have a normal body temperature and no symptoms of infectious diseases.
✅ Special circumstances:If the itinerary involves border areas (such as Taxkorgan County), a permit must be obtained in advance (can be processed free of charge at the place of household registration or in Urumqi).
✅ Recommended preparations:Bring commonly used medicines (such as cold medicine and gastrointestinal medicine), sun protection items, and warm clothing (Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night).
🗺 ️[2027 new train 14-day simple itinerary] 🗺️
(The itinerary is retained as is, with clear logic and no deletions)
📍 Day01:Nationwide → Urumqi (self-arranged) → stay in Urumqi
📍 Day02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay on the special train

✨[Why choose the New Oriental Express?]✨📍 Day03:Beitun → Wucaitan → Chonghu’er → Kanas (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Kanas Scenic Area
📍 Day04:Kanas → Hemu (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Hemu Scenic Area
📍 Day05:Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghe South (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay on the special train
📍 Day06:Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Yining
📍 Day07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Nalati
📍 Day08:Nalati → Bayanbulak → Duku Highway → Kuqa (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Kuqa
📍 Day09:Kuqa → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Kuqa Prince’s Residence → Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay on the special train
📍 Day10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Taxkorgan County (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Taxkorgan County
📍 Day11:Tajik family visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Kashgar
📍 Day12:Kashgar Old City → → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay on the special train
📍 Day13:Karez → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi (breakfast, lunch, dinner) → stay in Urumqi

Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
As the “mobile five-star hotel” of Xinjiang tourism, since the New Oriental Express was upgraded to the new Snow Lotus train in 2023, it has become a recommendation for high-end travelers thanks to its “Gold Diamond/Xiyue dual train type options,” “onboard bathrooms throughout the train,” and “land-cruise-style sightseeing experience.” The 2027 routes have been fully optimized, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway, with a 14-day in-depth tour around northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips with children, and photography enthusiasts seeking quality and comfort.📍 Day14:Urumqi → nationwide (breakfast)
🚄 [Transportation guide:How to reach Urumqi?] 🚄
✈ ️ By plane:Urumqi Diwopu International Airport has direct flights to major domestic cities, and international routes cover Central and West Asia.
🚂 By train:Lanzhou → Urumqi takes about 18 hours, Xi’an → Urumqi takes about 24 hours; overnight trains arriving in the morning are recommended.
🚗 Self-driving:If driving from inland areas, plan the G7 Beijing-Xinjiang Expressway or G30 Lianyungang-Horgos Expressway route in advance, and be sure to check the vehicle and prepare sufficient supplies.
🎫 [Tickets and opening policies (latest in 2026)] 🎫
▪️ Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan/person, shuttle bus 60 yuan/person, opening hours 8:00-19:00.
▪️ Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person; reservation required 1 day in advance via the “Kanas Scenic Area” official account.
▪️ Sayram Lake:Ticket 145 yuan/person, self-driving around the lake is free, opening hours 7:00-22:00.
▪️ Nalati Grassland:Ticket 95 yuan/person, aerial grassland shuttle bus 40 yuan/person; real-name reservation required.
⚠ ️ Policy reminder:Xinjiang scenic areas implement “limited numbers, reservations, and staggered visits,” and some attractions have daily visitor limits; joining a tour group is recommended for convenience.

📅[2027 departure dates and prices at a glance]📅📸 [Recommended photography spots] 📸
1️⃣ Kanas Lake:The Fish Watching Platform offers a panoramic view, especially excellent in the morning when mist swirls.
2️⃣ Hemu Village:At sunrise, cooking smoke curls upward, paired with wooden houses and birch forests.
3️⃣ Sayram Lake:The “Swan Joy in Water” area on the west road around the lake, with wildflowers everywhere in summer.
4️⃣ Duku Highway:The section from Qiao’erma to Nalati, where snow mountains, grasslands, and canyons appear in the same frame.
🍜 [Food guide:Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue] 🍜
🔸 Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (baked buns, hand-grabbed rice), Hetian Street (roast pigeon, thin-skinned buns).
🔸 Kanas:Tuvan family visit to experience “Kazakh milk tea + baursak.”
🔸 Yining:Liuxing Street “Gulandam Ice Cream Shop,” handmade by a century-old shop.
🔸 Kashgar:Try roast eggs and jar meat at the night market; the pilaf at “Nuolan Food” next to Id Kah Square is excellent.
💡 [Manager Wang Fei’s thoughtful tips] 💡

(Prices are subject to the signed formal contract; the following are currently published rates)✔ ️ Clothing suggestions:In Xinjiang, “wear a cotton jacket in the morning and gauze in the afternoon”; bring a windbreaker in summer and a down jacket in winter.
✔ ️ Cultural respect:Remove shoes when visiting and do not speak loudly; obtain consent before photographing local people.
✔ ️ Network signal:Signals are relatively good in northern Xinjiang scenic areas; some mountainous areas in southern Xinjiang (such as Taxkorgan County) may have unstable signals, so download offline maps in advance.
📞 [How to register?] 📞
🔹 Travel agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
🔹 Contact:Manager Wang Fei (a native Xinjiang local with 10 years of tourism planning experience)
🔹 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
🔹 Service commitment:No shopping stops are arranged throughout itineraries without consumption; 24-hour emergency response; itineraries can be slightly adjusted according to needs.
🌄 [Why choose Manager Wang Fei?] 🌄
“I am a local Xinjiang person and have traveled all over the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and I know the play methods across the entire northern and southern Xinjiang routes. From independent travel to boutique small groups, from customized vehicles to special trains, I can customize itineraries according to your interests, avoid crowded internet-famous spots, and take you to discover lesser-known hidden gems. I insist on arranging no shopping stops throughout itineraries without consumption, and use professionalism and sincerity to let every tourist travel around Xinjiang with peace of mind!”
📌 [Disclaimer] 📌
The information in this article is compiled based on public data from December 2026; the specific itinerary, prices, and policies are subject to the latest notice from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. In case of force majeure factors (such as weather or policy changes), the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
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