2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Booking Process, Ticket Portal and Official Contact Numbers Overview

How do I 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. 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.
🚂 A journey through the Western Regions aboard a moving palace:Panorama of the 2027 itinerary of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
As the train slowly pulls out of the platform, outside the window is no longer the familiar urban outline, but continuous snow-capped mountains, azure lakes, and vast grasslands—this is not a movie scene, but the 14-day Silk Road journey being launched by the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus.” As one of the few high-end tourist trains in China, the Snow Lotus takes the carriage as home and the scenery as companion, linking the essential landscapes of Xinjiang from Kanas in the north to Kashgar in the south into a flowing scenic route. In 2027, this route continues its immersive experience features, and while ensuring comfort, it pays even more attention to a relaxed pace and cultural depth.
📍 Route highlights:Travel slowly through the Western Regions and stay within the scenery
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary sightseeing train, but a luxury tourist train equipped with en-suite compartments with bathrooms. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey, and luggage does not need to be packed repeatedly. Tourists sleep soundly while moving and see different landforms upon waking—from the forests and lakes at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, to the grasslands and flower seas of the Ili River Valley, then to the snow peaks and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and finally through the oasis ancient cities beneath the Flaming Mountains. The train stops daily at stations near core scenic areas, with in-depth sightseeing during the day and a return to the carriage for rest in the evening, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery moves with the travelers.”
It is worth mentioning that the itinerary covers several classic highways: the Ahe Highway is known as “China’s Route 66,” while the southern section of the Duku Highway is famous for its steep and magnificent scenery. Due to seasonal and road condition restrictions, these sections are relatively difficult to drive by self-driving, while the train team can coordinate passage arrangements to enhance the completeness of the experience under the premise of safety. At the same time, the itinerary includes cultural segments such as a Tajik family visit, to understand local life in a respectful and equal manner and avoid exoticized expressions.

🚂 A journey through the Western Regions aboard a moving palace: Panorama of the 2027 itinerary of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus📅 Simple itinerary (presented strictly according to the finalized content)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu

As the train slowly pulls out of the platform, outside the window is no longer the familiar urban outline, but continuous snow-capped mountains, azure lakes, and vast grasslands—this is not a movie scene, but the 14-day Silk Road journey being launched by the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus.” As one of the few high-end tourist trains in China, the Snow Lotus takes the carriage as home and the scenery as companion, linking the essential landscapes of Xinjiang from Kanas in the north to Kashgar in the south into a flowing scenic route. In 2027, this route continues its immersive experience features, and while ensuring comfort, it pays even more attention to a relaxed pace and cultural depth. Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayinbulak
Day09 Bayinbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan

📍 Route highlights: Travel slowly through the Western Regions and stay within the scenery Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide

Travel through beautiful Xinjiang by tourist train, 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 for free: detailed itinerary routes and train introduction)
💡 Warm tips:The actual sightseeing order and stay times may be reasonably changed due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area opening policies, under the premise of mutual agreement between both parties. Thank you for your understanding.

The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary sightseeing train, but a luxury tourist train equipped with en-suite compartments with bathrooms. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey, and luggage does not need to be packed repeatedly. Tourists sleep soundly while moving and see different landforms upon waking—from the forests and lakes at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, to the grasslands and flower seas of the Ili River Valley, then to the snow peaks and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and finally through the oasis ancient cities beneath the Flaming Mountains. The train stops daily at stations near core scenic areas, with in-depth sightseeing during the day and a return to the carriage for rest in the evening, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery moves with the travelers.”💰 Price explanation (based on local finalized information)
According to the confirmed departure dates, the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus prices are as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, each with bathroom)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, each with bathroom)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:

It is worth mentioning that the itinerary covers several classic highways: the Ahe Highway is known as “China’s Route 66,” while the southern section of the Duku Highway is famous for its steep and magnificent scenery. Due to seasonal and road condition restrictions, these sections are relatively difficult to drive by self-driving, while the train team can coordinate passage arrangements to enhance the completeness of the experience under the premise of safety. At the same time, the itinerary includes cultural segments such as a Tajik family visit, to understand local life in a respectful and equal manner and avoid exoticized expressions.Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only, and the specific costs are subject to the actual signed contract. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as departure schedule and resource allocation. The final confirmation shall be based on the written information provided by customer service at the time of registration.
🧳 Service and fee explanation
The fee usually includes: accommodation in train compartments throughout the journey, first admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, professional guide services, three meals per day (including specialty meals), transportation between scenic areas, and basic insurance. It does not include: major transportation to and from Urumqi, personal consumption, optional items not included in the itinerary, and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors.

📅 Simple itinerary (presented strictly according to the finalized content)For solo registrants, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing cannot be successfully arranged due to special circumstances, related matters can be negotiated separately, with every effort made to be fair and reasonable. All service details and cancellation/change rules shall be implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
📞 Registration method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to confirm remaining seats and specific departure arrangements in advance so as to prepare well for the trip.
🌄 Written at the end:Expectations for the journey
The charm of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus lies not only in that it connects Xinjiang’s most magnificent natural landscapes, but also in that it provides a leisurely rhythm for seeing the world. There is no anxiety of rushing on the road, only the surprise of opening the window to see the scenery; there are no trivial arrangements, only immersive experiences. Whether photography enthusiasts, nature explorers, or families or elderly people seeking slow travel, all can find their own Western Regions story in this journey.
It should be noted that Xinjiang is vast, and its climate differs greatly from that of inland areas. It is recommended to pay attention to real-time weather before traveling and prepare sun protection, warm clothing, and commonly used medicines. At the same time, respect local customs and habits, travel civilly, and jointly maintain a good travel environment.
✨ The train is about to depart, and the scenery is already on the way—are you ready?
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