Xinjiang High End Tourist Train Snow Lotus Cabin Prices and North South Xinjiang Itinerary Duration Guide

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’s 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.
🚂 Explore the Western Regions · Snow Lotus Train | Xinjiang High-End Panoramic 14-Day Journey
As the train slowly passes through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window is a flowing scroll of continuous snow-capped mountains, emerald lakes and grasslands, and thousand-year-old cities—this is not an ordinary trip, but an in-depth roaming of Xinjiang carried by “mobile luxury living.” In 2027, the “Snow Lotus” high-end tourist train will continue with stable schedules and immersive experiences, taking visitors through the Kanas secret realm of Northern Xinjiang, the Nalati flower sea of the Ili River Valley, and then deep into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City of Southern Xinjiang. The whole journey lasts 14 days, showcasing the essence of Xinjiang in one train.
📍 Route highlights:More than scenery, it’s about the way of travel
Different from conventional bus tours or self-driving itineraries, the “Snow Lotus” adopts a railway special train model with fixed carriages and fixed berths, visiting attractions during the day and returning to exclusive compartments to rest at night. Each carriage is equipped with bathroom facilities, constant-temperature air conditioning, and attendant service, eliminating the hassle of moving luggage and changing hotels every day. It is especially suitable for families, silver-haired groups, and photography enthusiasts who value comfort and pace. Stops along the way are precisely aligned with scenic areas, reducing ineffective travel time and truly achieving “the train follows the scenery, and the scenery is in the window.”
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary

🚂 Explore the Western Regions · Snow Lotus Train | Xinjiang High-End Panoramic 14-Day JourneyDay01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghur-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South

As the train slowly passes through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window is a flowing scroll of continuous snow-capped mountains, emerald lakes and grasslands, and thousand-year-old cities—this is not an ordinary trip, but an in-depth roaming of Xinjiang carried by “mobile luxury living.” In 2027, the “Snow Lotus” high-end tourist train will continue with stable schedules and immersive experiences, taking visitors through the Kanas secret realm of Northern Xinjiang, the Nalati flower sea of the Ili River Valley, and then deep into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City of Southern Xinjiang. The whole journey lasts 14 days, showcasing the essence of Xinjiang in one train. 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 County

📍 Route highlights: More than scenery, it’s about the way of travel Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Flame Mountain-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide

Travel by tourist train to enjoy 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 for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
> Note:The actual visiting order may be reasonably changed due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area management requirements, on the premise of mutual agreement between both parties, to ensure itinerary and experience quality.
💰 Price explanation (2027 reference)

Different from conventional bus tours or self-driving itineraries, the “Snow Lotus” adopts a railway special train model with fixed carriages and fixed berths, visiting attractions during the day and returning to exclusive compartments to rest at night. Each carriage is equipped with bathroom facilities, constant-temperature air conditioning, and attendant service, eliminating the hassle of moving luggage and changing hotels every day. It is especially suitable for families, silver-haired groups, and photography enthusiasts who value comfort and pace. Stops along the way are precisely aligned with scenic areas, reducing ineffective travel time and truly achieving “the train follows the scenery, and the scenery is in the window.”This product adopts a tiered pricing mechanism, with different departure dates corresponding to different price ranges, 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 with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all equipped with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all equipped with bathrooms)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27

🗓️ Simple ItineraryDistinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
The above prices are references to current public quotations. Actual costs may change due to resource allocation, seasonal fluctuations, and other factors, and the final price shall be subject to the signed travel contract. Solo applicants may request shared-room arrangements; if special circumstances require a supplement, it will be confirmed through separate negotiation.
🏨 Service description
The itinerary includes full-journey special train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, professional Chinese-speaking guide commentary, destination ground transportation, and some specialty meals (such as Hemu breakfast, Kashgar ethnic flavor meals, etc.). Onboard, 24-hour hot water, basic toiletries, and attendant response services are provided. Some sections such as the Duku Highway and the Pamir Plateau area are at higher altitudes; it is recommended to consult in advance whether your health condition is suitable for travel.

Day01 Nationwide-UrumqiAll service details, catering standards, attraction stay durations, etc. shall be subject to the itinerary confirmation form and travel contract signed before departure. If force majeure factors occur during the itinerary (such as extreme weather, traffic control, temporary closure of scenic areas, etc.), the travel agency will, on the premise of safeguarding tourists’ rights and interests, negotiate alternative arrangements with tourists.
📞 Registration method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to secure seats more than 30 days in advance, as the number of special train compartments is limited and remaining seats for popular schedules are tight. When registering, please provide accurate identity information for real-name train ticket registration and cooperate in completing the health declaration process.
🌄 Written at the end:A journey about time
In Xinjiang, the most beautiful thing is not a single moment, but from the morning mist of the Altai Mountains to the starry sky beneath the Kunlun Mountains, from the blue ice of Sayram Lake to the red flames of Flame Mountain. This land uses its vastness of 1.66 million square kilometers to tell a long story about nature and humanity. What the “Snow Lotus” does is put this story into a warm carriage, so that you don’t have to rush on the road and can still calmly reach every place that moves your heart.
> Warm reminder:Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets, sun protection items, and commonly used medicines. The itinerary involves multiple climate zones; please prepare corresponding clothing according to the departure month. Specific equipment suggestions can be obtained in the detailed pre-departure guide after registration.
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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’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase