2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule and Fare Guide, High End Silk Road Journey Duration Reference 2

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Schedule and Fare Guide:High-end Silk Road Journey, 14 Days Crossing the Heart of Xinjiang
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, there is a train that does not rush for the destination but for immersion—it slowly travels between snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, with private bathrooms in the carriages and a flowing scenic panorama outside the windows. This is the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus”, known as a “mobile high-end hotel”. Unlike the tight pace of ordinary tour groups, this route is centered on slow travel and deep experience, designed specifically for travelers seeking quality and privacy.
🌄 Route Highlights:A panoramic journey spanning from Northern Xinjiang to Southern Xinjiang
In 2027, the “Snow Lotus” continues to operate the classic “New Oriental” route, covering approximately 3,500 kilometers in total. Departing from Urumqi, it heads west and then turns back east, fully covering iconic landscapes such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, and the Kashgar Old City. Along the way, you will not only experience the tranquility of alpine lakes and the vastness of grassland pastures, but also the historical echoes of important Silk Road towns.
The currently operating carriages are fully converted soft-sleeper cars, with each carriage recommended to have 3 to 4 private compartments, striving for spatial privacy and comfort. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, viewing windows, and basic toiletries, with no need to share facilities with other passengers, greatly enhancing the travel experience.
It is worth mentioning that the itinerary includes several scenic highway segments: such as the Ahe Highway (Altay—Hemu), known as “China’s most beautiful rural highway”, and the southern section of the Duku Highway, which runs through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. These road sections are greatly affected by seasons and weather. In case of temporary traffic control or road condition changes, the travel agency will, on the premise of ensuring safety, negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the itinerary.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Schedule and Fare Guide: High-end Silk Road Journey, 14 Days Crossing the Heart of Xinjiang📅 Brief Itinerary
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghur-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South

On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, there is a train that does not rush for the destination but for immersion—it slowly travels between snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, with private bathrooms in the carriages and a flowing scenic panorama outside the windows. This is the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus”, known as a “mobile high-end hotel”. Unlike the tight pace of ordinary tour groups, this route is centered on slow travel and deep experience, designed specifically for travelers seeking quality and privacy. Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik Family Visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan

🌄 Route Highlights: A panoramic journey spanning from Northern Xinjiang to Southern Xinjiang Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide
> Note:The above itinerary is an established framework. The actual visiting order and停留 time may be appropriately changed after mutual agreement between both parties due to factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area opening status.
💰 Price Description

Travel on the tourist special train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; Customer Service Manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
According to the confirmed 2027 schedule arrangements, this route implements tiered pricing, as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:

In 2027, the “Snow Lotus” continues to operate the classic “New Oriental” route, covering approximately 3,500 kilometers in total. Departing from Urumqi, it heads west and then turns back east, fully covering iconic landscapes such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, and the Kashgar Old City. Along the way, you will not only experience the tranquility of alpine lakes and the vastness of grassland pastures, but also the historical echoes of important Silk Road towns.Prestigious Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Prestigious Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The price includes full-journey train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, professional guide services, meals (three meals daily: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including specialty ethnic flavor meals), insurance, and basic on-board services. The fee does not include major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi, personal consumption, and self-funded items not specified in the itinerary.
Special note:The above prices are for reference ranges. The actual cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate due to schedule, room type configuration, or minor policy adjustments.

The currently operating carriages are fully converted soft-sleeper cars, with each carriage recommended to have 3 to 4 private compartments, striving for spatial privacy and comfort. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, viewing windows, and basic toiletries, with no need to share facilities with other passengers, greatly enhancing the travel experience.🧳 Fee and Service Description
All compartments are configured as standard double occupancy. When a single person registers, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if shared accommodation cannot be arranged, related matters can be negotiated separately.
If scenic spots listed in the itinerary cannot be visited due to temporary closure, flow control, or force majeure factors, they will be replaced with equivalent alternative scenic spots according to actual circumstances, or handled according to the scenic area’s refund policy.
Catering takes into account local flavors while also considering different dietary habits, providing diverse choices.
The train is equipped with an onboard doctor and emergency medical kit to safeguard travel health.
For specific service details, luggage check-in rules, boarding and alighting point arrangements, etc., please refer to the actual consultation and signed contract content.

It is worth mentioning that the itinerary includes several scenic highway segments: such as the Ahe Highway (Altay—Hemu), known as “China’s most beautiful rural highway”, and the southern section of the Duku Highway, which runs through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. These road sections are greatly affected by seasons and weather. In case of temporary traffic control or road condition changes, the travel agency will, on the premise of ensuring safety, negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the itinerary.📝 Registration Method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to confirm schedule availability at least 30 days in advance to arrange compartments and connecting services.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets, sun protection items, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Some road sections are at higher altitudes (such as Bayanbulak and Karakul Lake). If you have a history of altitude sickness, please inform the staff in advance.
The itinerary involves multiple nature reserves and cultural sites. Please comply with local management regulations and visit in a civilized manner.
All itinerary changes, fee explanations, and service standards are implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations.
A 14-day journey is not just a geographical crossing, but also a dialogue between the soul and nature. The “Snow Lotus” measures the land of the Western Regions with its wheels and precipitates the beauty of the scenery with time. Here, there is no rushed check-in, only the lake surface in the morning light, the cooking smoke in the twilight, and a period of slow time worth treasuring.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase