2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule and Ticket Price Inquiry Guide, Long Distance Travel Itinerary Explained
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. 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 Train Schedule and Ticket Price Inquiry Guide:A mobile luxury journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
As the train slowly pulls out of the platform, outside the window is no longer the reinforced concrete urban outline, but continuous snow-capped mountains, azure lakes, and boundless grasslands—this is not a movie scene, but a 14-day in-depth journey aboard the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train.” As one of the few high-end tourist trains in China, the Snow Lotus Train takes the carriage as home and the scenery as companion, linking the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the vastness of southern Xinjiang into a flowing landscape. This article focuses on the newly arranged 2027 schedules and itinerary structure, providing clear and compliant reference for travelers planning their trips.
🌄 Route and Destination Introduction
The route traveled by the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train spans multiple geographical units in Xinjiang: departing from Urumqi, passing through the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains into the Altai Mountains, and going deep into the primitive forest areas of Kanas Lake and Hemu Village; then heading south along the Ahe Highway, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin, and arriving at Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; then running through the Tianshan Mountains via the Duku Highway, entering the western edge of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang, and visiting Kashgar Old City and Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; finally returning to Urumqi via Turpan, completing a true “grand loop around Xinjiang.”
Along the way, it covers alpine lakes (Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, Sayram Lake), Danxia landforms (Wucaitan), primitive villages (Hemu), grassland pastures (Nalati, Bayanbulak), historical relics (Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaotai Folk Houses), and plateau scenery (Karakul Lake). The train itself is equipped with en-suite compartments, a dining car, observation cars, and a professional service team, achieving a comfortable rhythm of “sightseeing by day, sleeping at night in a mobile hotel.”
It should be noted that, affected by seasonal climate, road access conditions, and scenic area management policies, the actual visiting order or stay duration may be reasonably adjusted by the tour leader and driver after consultation based on the day’s conditions, but the core attractions and overall route remain unchanged.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train Schedule and Ticket Price Inquiry Guide: A mobile luxury journey across the north and south of the Tianshan MountainsThe following is the finalized itinerary for this route, presented strictly according to the company-confirmed version:
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
As the train slowly pulls out of the platform, outside the window is no longer the reinforced concrete urban outline, but continuous snow-capped mountains, azure lakes, and boundless grasslands—this is not a movie scene, but a 14-day in-depth journey aboard the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train.” As one of the few high-end tourist trains in China, the Snow Lotus Train takes the carriage as home and the scenery as companion, linking the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the vastness of southern Xinjiang into a flowing landscape. This article focuses on the newly arranged 2027 schedules and itinerary structure, providing clear and compliant reference for travelers planning their trips. Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
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
💰 Price Description
🌄 Route and Destination IntroductionAccording to the published 2027 schedules, the currently bookable departure dates and corresponding prices are as follows (all prices are reference ranges; the signed contract shall prevail):
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Deluxe Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Travel by tourist 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)
Deluxe Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with en-suite bathrooms)
The route traveled by the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train spans multiple geographical units in Xinjiang: departing from Urumqi, passing through the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains into the Altai Mountains, and going deep into the primitive forest areas of Kanas Lake and Hemu Village; then heading south along the Ahe Highway, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin, and arriving at Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; then running through the Tianshan Mountains via the Duku Highway, entering the western edge of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang, and visiting Kashgar Old City and Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; finally returning to Urumqi via Turpan, completing a true “grand loop around Xinjiang.”The price difference mainly stems from seasonal operating costs and resource allocation. In the early summer (June-July), the climate is suitable and tourists are relatively dispersed, so prices are slightly lower than in late summer and early autumn (late August to September), when demand rises due to the full opening of the Duku Highway and the first appearance of autumn scenery. All quotations include full-journey transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, meals, and service personnel costs, excluding personal consumption and voluntary self-paid items.
For solo applicants, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing cannot be successfully arranged due to special circumstances, the handling of the single room supplement will be separately agreed upon based on the principle of mutual consensus between both parties.
📝 Registration Method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to confirm the remaining seats and specific departure arrangements at least 30 days in advance so as to reserve carriage seats.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Cost includes:
Accommodation in New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train seats throughout the journey (including en-suite bathrooms)
First gate admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
Along the way, it covers alpine lakes (Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, Sayram Lake), Danxia landforms (Wucaitan), primitive villages (Hemu), grassland pastures (Nalati, Bayanbulak), historical relics (Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaotai Folk Houses), and plateau scenery (Karakul Lake). The train itself is equipped with en-suite compartments, a dining car, observation cars, and a professional service team, achieving a comfortable rhythm of “sightseeing by day, sleeping at night in a mobile hotel.” Three meals a day (mainly Chinese formal meals, balancing nutrition and regional characteristics)
Professional tour guides and onboard service personnel
Air-conditioned tourist bus transfers throughout the journey (short smooth connections between scenic areas)
Travel liability insurance
Cost does not include:
Major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi and from Urumqi back to various places
Personal consumption (such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, communications, etc.)
Voluntarily selected self-paid items or upgrade services
It should be noted that, affected by seasonal climate, road access conditions, and scenic area management policies, the actual visiting order or stay duration may be reasonably adjusted by the tour leader and driver after consultation based on the day’s conditions, but the core attractions and overall route remain unchanged. Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as temporary traffic control, weather delays, etc.)
All service contents and standards shall be subject to the tourism contract finally signed by both parties. Resources involved in the itinerary, such as hotels, vehicles, and tickets, may be replaced under the same standards according to actual conditions, with every effort made to ensure the overall experience is not affected.
📌 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 sections (such as the Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau) are at high altitude. Please pay attention to your physical condition and act within your ability.
The train is under closed management, with fixed boarding and alighting times every day. Please cooperate with the staff’s arrangements.
For cultural sites involved in the itinerary (such as Gaotai Folk Houses), please observe visiting etiquette and respect the customs of local ethnic groups.
All itinerary changes are based on the principle of feasibility and are decided through joint consultation by the team, and do not constitute a breach of contract.
This 14-day journey is not only a geographical crossing, but also an immersive trip with a relaxed pace and refined details. Waking up by the window of the Snow Lotus Train, you may be greeted by the morning mist of Kanas or the sunset of Sayram Lake—and all of this has already quietly unfolded as the wheels roll.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train ticket 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
