2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus High End Train Xinjiang Silk Road Journey, Cabin Fares and Service Package Differences
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 Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 [2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Xinjiang Silk Road Train] — Slowly travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, immersively experience the landscape paintings of the Western Regions
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a high-end tourist train crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains is quietly setting off. Unlike the tight pace of traditional group tours, the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” uses the railway as its axis and the carriage as home, turning the journey itself into part of the travel. Summer 2027 departures are now open for booking. The train is equipped with en-suite compartments, with no hotel changes throughout the trip and no need to move luggage, allowing tourists to truly achieve the relaxed experience of “arriving at the next stop while asleep.”
🌄 Route highlights:A mobile viewing platform crossing landforms of four seasons
This 14-day loop itinerary starts from Urumqi, heads north all the way to the shores of Kanas Lake, then passes through Altay and the Ili River Valley southward, crosses the Duku Highway, and finally arrives at Kashgar at the foot of the Pamir Plateau, before returning to Urumqi to complete the loop. The entire journey covers snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, desert oases, and historic ancient cities. The geographical span is enormous yet the connections are smooth.
Tianshan Tianchi:A high-mountain moraine lake at an altitude of 1,900 meters. The lake water is blue like a mirror, with surrounding snow peaks reflected in it.
Kanas and Hemu:Known as “the last self-retained land,” the wooden-house villages shrouded in morning mist and the autumn scenery of forests dyed in layers are renowned (in summer, it is mainly cool summer retreats, hiking, and birdwatching).
Sayram Lake:The last tear of the Atlantic, the lake surface is vast and deep blue, and wildflowers bloom on the surrounding grasslands (June to August is the excellent viewing period).
🚂 [2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Xinjiang Silk Road Train] — Slowly travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, immersively experience the landscape paintings of the Western RegionsNalati and Bayanbulak:The former is a representative of the sky grassland, while the latter has China’s second-largest grassland and the famous sunset wonder of the winding Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
Southern section of the Duku Highway:A heroic road connecting the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Along the way, geological wonders such as the Red Mountain Stone Forest and the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon can be viewed.
Kashgar Old City and Gaotai Residences:The texture of the thousand-year-old city is well preserved, with crisscrossing streets and alleys and numerous handicraft workshops, full of the breath of daily life.
According to current scenic area management policies, the above attractions are all normally open, but specific entry arrangements may change due to weather, visitor flow, or temporary service guidance. The travel agency will consult with tourists before departure to confirm a reasonable alternative plan.
📅 Simple itinerary (strictly presented according to the local final draft)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a high-end tourist train crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains is quietly setting off. Unlike the tight pace of traditional group tours, the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” uses the railway as its axis and the carriage as home, turning the journey itself into part of the travel. Summer 2027 departures are now open for booking. The train is equipped with en-suite compartments, with no hotel changes throughout the trip and no need to move luggage, allowing tourists to truly achieve the relaxed experience of “arriving at the next stop while asleep.” Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern section of the Duku Highway-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
🌄 Route highlights: A mobile viewing platform crossing landforms of four seasons Day12 Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Residences-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide
> Note:The transportation, tour order, and stay times involved in the itinerary may be reasonably optimized with the consent of tourists due to actual road conditions, climate conditions, or scenic area reception capacity.
💰 Price explanation (based on the local final draft; adding or supplementing figures is strictly prohibited)
Travel on the tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose freely. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Departure dates June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11:
Prestigious Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
This 14-day loop itinerary starts from Urumqi, heads north all the way to the shores of Kanas Lake, then passes through Altay and the Ili River Valley southward, crosses the Duku Highway, and finally arrives at Kashgar at the foot of the Pamir Plateau, before returning to Urumqi to complete the loop. The entire journey covers snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, desert oases, and historic ancient cities. The geographical span is enormous yet the connections are smooth.Departure dates August 30, September 13, September 27:
Prestigious Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
The above prices are for reference ranges. Actual costs are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. The main difference between different cabin classes lies in the number of compartments and per-capita space: the Prestigious Golden Diamond recommends 3 compartments per carriage, offering greater privacy; the Xiyue Golden Diamond has 4 compartments, suitable for traveling with companions. All compartments are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, storage cabinets, and viewing windows.
📝 Registration method
This route can be consulted about and registered for through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to learn about remaining seats for departure dates in advance and choose a suitable cabin type based on personal travel plans.
🧳 Cost inclusions and service description
Costs usually include:
Tianshan Tianchi: A high-mountain moraine lake at an altitude of 1,900 meters. The lake water is blue like a mirror, with surrounding snow peaks reflected in it.Accommodation in train compartments throughout the journey (two people/room)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Local professional guide commentary service
Three meals per day (mainly Chinese-style set meals, balancing nutrition and regional characteristics)
Air-conditioned tourist bus transfers throughout the journey (short smooth connections between scenic areas)
Travel agency liability insurance
Special notes:
For solo registrants, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if arrangements cannot be made, related matters can be negotiated separately.
Kanas and Hemu: Known as “the last self-retained land,” the wooden-house villages shrouded in morning mist and the autumn scenery of forests dyed in layers are renowned (in summer, it is mainly cool summer retreats, hiking, and birdwatching). Major transportation to and from Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets) must be arranged by oneself.
Personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary, voluntary optional paid items, and non-first admission tickets are not included.
For all service contents and specific standards, please refer to the terms of the actually signed travel contract. The rights and obligations of both parties shall be executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Civil Code, and relevant regulations.
⚠ ️ Warm reminders
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 (such as the Duku Highway) are greatly affected by seasons. The opening time is usually from June to the end of September, subject to the announcement of the transportation department in the current year.
Train operations and attraction openings may be temporarily changed due to force majeure factors. The travel agency will handle matters properly on the premise of safeguarding tourists’ rights and interests.
Respect local ethnic customs and habits, visit folk culture sites in a civilized manner, and comply with scenic area management regulations.
This journey is not a hurried check-in, but a slow travel dialogue with mountains and rivers. Sitting in the slowly moving Snow Lotus carriage, outside the window is flowing scenery, and inside the window is a stable place to return to — perhaps this is what the Silk Road should be like.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
