New Orient Express Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Booking Customer Service Contact Information Part 2
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through a railway-recognized regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket booking. It cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Living in the Scenery — A Complete Guide to the 2026 New Oriental Express Deep Tour Train
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how can one fully enjoy the natural wonders and cultural landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, while avoiding hours of bumpy transfers every day? In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train, as a ‘mobile high-end hotel,’ offers a relaxed choice for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing you to explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in your private cabin at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change accommodations, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you are in the painting.’
🌄 Route Highlights:Spanning Northern Xinjiang Scenery and Southern Xinjiang Culture
The ‘New Oriental Express’ route design balances seasonal features and landscape diversity. Summer trips traverse the Altai forest lakes, Ili grassland flower seas, the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau snow mountains; the October autumn trips focus on seasonal experiences like the Populus euphratica forest in Southern Xinjiang, red date picking, and treasure hunting in the Hetian Jade River, avoiding peak season crowds with a relaxed pace.
The train starts and ends in Urumqi, a transportation hub in Xinjiang, making it easy for tourists from across the country to gather. The itinerary cleverly combines rail and short-distance transfers, with core sections handled by the special train, reducing road fatigue, especially suitable for tourists who are not comfortable with long car rides, such as retirees or families focused on travel quality.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration:Three Room Types, Private and Comfortable
In 2026, two new car sets, luxury and comfort types, are launched. All cars feature en-suite cabins with separate wet and dry bathrooms, custom furniture, and multi-functional storage space:
🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Living in the Scenery — A Complete Guide to the 2026 New Oriental Express Deep Tour Train【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin】（Luxury Type）
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a double bed), accommodating 6 people.
Total cabin area about 12㎡, including a 1.5㎡ bathroom and a 1.06㎡ shower room. Bed sizes:Double bed 2×1.7 meters / Single bed 2×0.85 meters.
【Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin】（Luxury Type）
Each car has 4 twin-bed cabins (some can be combined), accommodating 8 people.
Total cabin area about 10㎡, with bathroom and shower room areas as above, more compact and efficient.
【Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin】（Comfort Type）
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how can one fully enjoy the natural wonders and cultural landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, while avoiding hours of bumpy transfers every day? In 2026, the ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist train, as a ‘mobile high-end hotel,’ offers a relaxed choice for travelers seeking comfort and in-depth experiences. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing you to explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in your private cabin at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change accommodations, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you are in the painting.’ Each car has 5 cabins, accommodating 10 people.
Total cabin area about 8㎡, with upper and lower bunk beds both sized 2×0.78 meters, a 1.26㎡ bathroom, and a 0.9㎡ shower room, balancing cost-effectiveness and privacy.
The entire train is equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, with more refined service details.
🗓 Simple Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
🌄 Route Highlights: Spanning Northern Xinjiang Scenery and Southern Xinjiang CultureDay03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
The ‘New Oriental Express’ route design balances seasonal features and landscape diversity. Summer trips traverse the Altai forest lakes, Ili grassland flower seas, the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau snow mountains; the October autumn trips focus on seasonal experiences like the Populus euphratica forest in Southern Xinjiang, red date picking, and treasure hunting in the Hetian Jade River, avoiding peak season crowds with a relaxed pace.Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
The train starts and ends in Urumqi, a transportation hub in Xinjiang, making it easy for tourists from across the country to gather. The itinerary cleverly combines rail and short-distance transfers, with core sections handled by the special train, reducing road fatigue, especially suitable for tourists who are not comfortable with long car rides, such as retirees or families focused on travel quality.Day02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hetian
Day04:Arrive in Hetian in the morning – Hetian Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amanishahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus euphratica forest, evening special train to Urumqi
🛏️ Cabin Configuration: Three Room Types, Private and ComfortableDay10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Facts)
The 2026 tour dates and reference prices are as follows (subject to the signed contract, prices may vary by departure):
May 6, 14
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 54,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, 30
In 2026, two new car sets, luxury and comfort types, are launched. All cars feature en-suite cabins with separate wet and dry bathrooms, custom furniture, and multi-functional storage space:Premium Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 56,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, 25
Premium Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 65,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
October 15, 25
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond: 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond: 36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person: 20,000 RMB/person)
【Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin】（Luxury Type）> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the mutually confirmed travel contract.
📝 Booking Process
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia for consultation;
2. Provide the number of travelers, preferred room type, and intended tour dates;
3. After the customer service confirms availability, submit valid ID information for real-name reservation;
4. Pay a deposit or full payment to the travel agency’s corporate account;
5. Sign an electronic travel contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department;
Each car has 3 twin-bed cabins (can be combined into a double bed), accommodating 6 people.6. Receive the ‘Tour Notification’ 1-3 days before departure, and gather at the designated time and place.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, please contact customer service directly for detailed information and real-time availability.
🧾 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:Special train sleeper accommodation, first-entry tickets for listed scenic spots in the itinerary, scenic area shuttle bus fees, full-tour guide service, meals (including specialty meals), travel insurance, and Urumqi pick-up and drop-off service.
Excluded Items:Personal expenses, (for solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances need to be negotiated separately), self-funded items within scenic areas, and transportation and meals not specified in the itinerary.
> Note:Specific service content, itinerary arrangements, and cost details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. In case of weather, road conditions, or policy changes, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary optimization.
Total cabin area about 12㎡, including a 1.5㎡ bathroom and a 1.06㎡ shower room. Bed sizes: Double bed 2×1.7 meters / Single bed 2×0.85 meters.✨ Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
Compared to regular bus tours, the ‘New Oriental Express’ has significant advantages:
Relaxed Pace:Avoid long daily car rides, save time with overnight travel;
Hassle-Free Accommodation:Fixed berth, no need to repeatedly move luggage;
Suitable for All:Especially suitable for retirees or families focused on comfort;
Comprehensive Service:Equipped with professional guides and basic medical support, with light and palatable meals;
In-Depth Experience:Route covers popular self-driving routes in recent years (such as Ahe Highway, Duku Highway), reaching more scenic areas.
For this reason, the special train has been popular since its launch, becoming a representative choice for slow travel in Xinjiang in 2026.
📞 Contact Information:Please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, add WeChat or call to get the latest schedules and room availability. For details like addresses, please consult customer service directly.
