2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Luxury Train Tour of Xinjiang with Parents Registration Process and Risk Notice

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 Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 [2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus] Slow travel in Xinjiang with parents:A special train journey integrating nature, culture, and comfortable experiences
In an era of increasingly fast-paced travel, more and more families are rethinking “how to show parents the world.” Rather than rushing from place to place, it is better to choose a luxury tourist train with a relaxed pace, complete facilities, and thoughtful service. In 2027, the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” continues its classic route, starting and ending in Urumqi, running through the three major regions of Northern Xinjiang, Ili, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting landmark attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City. The entire journey lasts 14 days, allowing elders to enjoy the scenery leisurely in a moving “home.”
🌄 Route highlights and destination introduction
This route spans eastern and western Xinjiang, from the Junggar Basin to the edge of Tarim, passing through alpine lakes, grasslands and wetlands, gobi canyons, and thousand-year-old cities. The itinerary covers a variety of landforms and cultural scenes:
Tianshan Tianchi:Located at the northern foot of Bogda Peak, the lake water is blue as a mirror and surrounded by snow peaks, a typical alpine glacial lake landscape;
Kanas and Hemu:Known as the “back garden,” in autumn the forests are dyed in layers, morning mist swirls, and the village wooden houses are scattered in picturesque disorder;
Sayram Lake:The last place favored by the Atlantic warm and humid airflow, the lake surface is vast, wildflowers cover the fields in summer, and the ice bubble wonder in winter makes people stop and admire;
Southern section of the Duku Highway:Connecting Bayanbulak and Kuqa, snow mountains, canyons, and grasslands appear alternately along the way, and it is known as one of China’s most beautiful highways;

🚂 [2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus] Slow travel in Xinjiang with parents: a special train journey integrating nature, culture, and comfortable experiencesKashgar Old City:A major western region town with a thousand-year history, with crisscrossing streets and alleys, well-preserved traditional dwellings, and the Gaotai residential area showing unique architectural features;
Turpan cultural relics:Including the Jiaohe Ancient City (World Cultural Heritage), Karez (ancient underground water conservancy system), and the Flaming Mountains geological landscape, reflecting the wisdom of oasis civilization.
Currently (2027), the above scenic areas are all open normally, but some attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake are greatly affected by seasonal climate, and the best visiting period is concentrated from June to September. The itinerary arrangement has comprehensively considered daylight hours, road condition stability, and tourist comfort, with daily driving time and sightseeing time relatively balanced.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu

In an era of increasingly fast-paced travel, more and more families are rethinking “how to show parents the world.” Rather than rushing from place to place, it is better to choose a luxury tourist train with a relaxed pace, complete facilities, and thoughtful service. In 2027, the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” continues its classic route, starting and ending in Urumqi, running through the three major regions of Northern Xinjiang, Ili, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting landmark attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City. The entire journey lasts 14 days, allowing elders to enjoy the scenery leisurely in a moving “home.” 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 Duku Highway-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Residential Area-Turpan

🌄 Route highlights and destination introduction Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide
> Note:During actual travel, in case of weather, traffic control, or temporary policy changes at scenic areas, the travel agency, on the premise of ensuring the core experience, may negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the order of the itinerary or the length of stay.
💰 Price explanation
According to the current schedule, the 2027 “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” offers two cabin choices, with prices as follows:

Travel on a tourist train to tour 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)
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11
Premium Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 private rooms in total, capacity 6 people, each room equipped with bathroom)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 private rooms in total, capacity 8 people, each room equipped with bathroom)

This route spans eastern and western Xinjiang, from the Junggar Basin to the edge of Tarim, passing through alpine lakes, grasslands and wetlands, gobi canyons, and thousand-year-old cities. The itinerary covers a variety of landforms and cultural scenes:Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference ranges, and the specific costs are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Prices may fluctuate slightly due to schedule, resource allocation, and other factors, and the final confirmation is subject to the information provided by customer service at the time of registration.
🧳 Cost and service explanation
Cost includes:
Full-journey special train private room accommodation (according to the selected cabin type)
First admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary

Tianshan Tianchi: Located at the northern foot of Bogda Peak, the lake water is blue as a mirror and surrounded by snow peaks, a typical alpine glacial lake landscape; daily main meals and breakfast (specialty meals incorporate local flavors)
Local licensed tour guide service
Travel accident insurance
Cost does not include:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets)
Personal consumption and self-funded items not mentioned
Single-room supplement arising from single-person registration (our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
All service content and standards are subject to the terms of the actually signed contract. If intra-scenic transportation (such as shuttle buses, cruise boats, etc.) is involved in the itinerary, it will be arranged uniformly according to the actual situation of the day.

Kanas and Hemu: Known as the “back garden,” in autumn the forests are dyed in layers, morning mist swirls, and the village wooden houses are scattered in picturesque disorder;📞 Registration method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to inquire in advance about remaining seats for the schedule and confirm that personal health conditions are suitable for long-distance travel. When registering, please provide accurate identity information for real-name ticket purchasing for the special train and scenic area reservations.
⚠ ️ Warm tips and risk tips
Xinjiang is vast, with large temperature differences between day and night, and some areas have high altitudes. Please prepare windproof, warm, and sun protection items according to the season;
Some road sections (such as the Duku Highway) may be temporarily closed due to weather, and the itinerary may change dynamically. Please understand;
All ethnic compatriots live together on this land, and the itinerary will respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups and advocate civilized visits;
This product is a high-end customized special train tour, focusing on experience pace and service quality, suitable for family groups seeking comfort and not rushing the itinerary;
According to the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China,” refund and change matters are handled in accordance with legal provisions, and specific details will be clearly informed at the time of signing.
✨ A journey is not only the accumulation of scenery, but also the extension of companionship. In 2027, why not bring your parents and board this Snow Lotus slowly traveling among mountains and rivers, and spend a calm and warm time together amid the soft sounds of wheels and rails.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express special train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase