2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Special Train How to Buy

[How to Buy Tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 New Oriental Express Special Train | Quick Reference Guide for Registration, Ticket Booking, and Departure Schedules
— A slow journey along the Silk Road, a light-luxury train trip where you fall asleep to the scenery
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express Special Train is a distinctive tourist travel special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. With “residence-style travel” as its core concept, it is designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a sense of ceremony. The train adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day”: by day you immerse yourself in the lakes, mountains, and cultural relics of the Xinjiang land; by night you sleep soundly in smoothly running carriages. Throughout the journey there is no need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush between intercity transportation, truly realizing “a moving home, flowing scenery.”
In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed a comprehensive upgrade, launching the brand-new “Snow Lotus” high-end Silk Road special train, integrating modern light-luxury aesthetics with Western Regions cultural imagery. The train body uses flowing silk textures to outline the contours of Xinjiang’s mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, with an overall simple and elegant style and outstanding texture. This is not recommended as just a journey, but as an immersive vacation experience spanning the magnificence of Northern Xinjiang and the profoundness of Southern Xinjiang.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” has a total of 13 carriages, divided into two major series: Luxury and Comfort, offering three types of Gold Diamond compartment rooms to meet different budgets and travel needs:
Noble Gold Diamond · Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
Only 1 carriage on the whole train, each carriage has 3 twin-bed compartments, capacity 6 people. Space is about 12㎡, equipped with dry-wet separated bathroom (including 1.5㎡ toilet + 1.06㎡ shower room), double sofa, reception table and chairs, and custom furniture. Beds can be flexibly combined into a 2m×1.7m large bed, suitable for couples, parent-child, or best friends traveling, with excellent privacy and comfort.
Xiyue Gold Diamond · Four-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
A total of 5 carriages, each with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people. Compartment area is about 10㎡, also standard-equipped with bathroom and convertible bed types, reasonably arranged, balancing quality and practicality, a high-cost-performance luxury choice.
Boyue Gold Diamond · Five-Compartment Room (Comfort Type)
A total of 7 carriages, each with 5 compartments, accommodating 10 people (2-person rooms) or 20 people (upper and lower berths), suitable for families, friends traveling together, or small groups. Compartment is about 8㎡, with complete bathroom facilities (toilet 1.26㎡ + shower room 0.9㎡), upper and lower berths uniformly sized 2m×0.78m, simple and practical, ensuring basic comfort.

🚂 New Oriental Express Special Train | Quick Reference Guide for Registration, Ticket Booking, and Departure SchedulesThe whole train is equipped with exclusive dining car halls, professional kitchens, multi-functional entertainment cars, and leisure areas, providing dedicated space for dining, socializing, and relaxation during the journey.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express Special Train
Different from regular group tours, the New Oriental Express Special Train emphasizes “relaxed pace, meticulous service, exclusive experience”:
Thoughtful accompanying service:Professional tour leaders and crew teams are provided throughout, offering itinerary guidance, life assistance, and emergency support;
Comfortable accommodation experience:All compartments have fixed berths, no need to change rooms daily, luggage placed once, comfortable travel;
Exclusive featured arrangements:The itinerary avoids peak crowd periods, with some attractions arranged for off-peak entry or exclusive channels to enhance the sightseeing experience;
Convenient transportation experience:The train runs at night, focusing on sightseeing during the day, saving the bumps of long-distance buses and cross-city transfers;
Reasonable dining standards:The dining car provides multi-meal service, integrating local flavors with palatable dishes, balancing nutritional and taste needs.
The entire journey has a relaxed pace, with ample free time reserved after visiting core attractions each day, convenient for photos, rest, or exploring lesser-known corners, truly realizing “slow travel, deep experience.”
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the New Oriental Express Special Train
According to the official final version, the 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” offers two premium routes, strictly following the logic of “running at night, sightseeing by day,” covering Xinjiang’s core landscapes:
I. April-September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
D1 Various places→Urumqi | Assembly Day
D2 Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Beitun

— A slow journey along the Silk Road, a light-luxury train trip where you fall asleep to the scenery D3 Beitun→Wucaitan→Chonghur→Kanas
D4 Kanas full-day in-depth tour→Hemu
D5 Hemu→Ahe Highway→Altay→Jinghe South
D6 Jinghe South→Sayram Lake→Liuxing Street→Yining
D7 Yining→Nalati Grassland
D8 Nalati→Bayinbuluke→Southern Section of Duku Highway→Kuqa
D9 Kuqa→Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Residence→Kashgar
D10 Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Golden Grassland→Stone City→Tashkurgan
D11 Tashkurgan Tajik family visit→Karakul Lake→Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City→→Gaotai Folk Houses→Turpan
D13 Turpan→Karez→Flaming Mountains→Jiaohe Ancient City→Urumqi
D14 Urumqi | Successful Group Send-off
II. October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary

I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special TrainD1 Various places→Urumqi | Assembly Day
D2 Urumqi→Turpan→Karez→Jiaohe Ancient City→Ruoqiang
D3 Ruoqiang→Milan Ruins→Loulan Museum→Loulan Park→Hotan
D4 Hotan→Hotan Tuancheng→Yulong Kashgar River→Yotkan Ancient City
D5 Hotan→Shache→Yarkand Khan Palace→Amanisa Khan Mausoleum→Kashgar
D6 Kashgar→Karakul Lake→Baisha Lake→Kashgar
D7 Kashgar→Kashgar Ancient City→→Gaotai Folk Houses→Kuqa
D8 Kuqa→Kuqa Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Residence→Qiuci Alley

Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D9 Kuqa→Luntai→Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest→Urumqi
D10 Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Urumqi
D11 Urumqi | Successful Group Send-off
Both routes cover Xinjiang’s iconic landscapes such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest. The itinerary is arranged with a balanced pace, avoiding rushed check-in-style touring.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description
According to the official final version, the 2027 “Snow Lotus” full-year schedule has opened for presale, covering the excellent travel season in Xinjiang from April to October. Prices vary by room type, season, and route, as follows:

The New Oriental Express Special Train is a distinctive tourist travel special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. With “residence-style travel” as its core concept, it is designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a sense of ceremony. The train adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day”: by day you immerse yourself in the lakes, mountains, and cultural relics of the Xinjiang land; by night you sleep soundly in smoothly running carriages. Throughout the journey there is no need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush between intercity transportation, truly realizing “a moving home, flowing scenery.”(I) Luxury Type (Noble Gold Diamond / Xiyue Gold Diamond)
Early Spring Preferred Period (April-May):April 16, May 7, May 20
Noble Gold Diamond 65,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 58,999 yuan/person
Midsummer Sightseeing Period (June-Mid August):June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11
Noble Gold Diamond 68,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 yuan/person
Late Summer Golden Autumn Period (Late August-September):August 30, September 13, 27
Noble Gold Diamond 72,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 66,999 yuan/person
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Route (2026 schedule):October 15, 25 (Urumqi assembly)
Noble Gold Diamond 46,999 yuan/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 38,999 yuan/person
(II) Comfort Type (Boyue Gold Diamond)
Spring-Summer Regular Period (April-September):April 18, May 18, June 9/23, July 7/22, August 2/5/20, September 4/18
2-person room 32,888 yuan/person | Third person special offer 16,888 yuan/person | 4-person room 27,888 yuan/person
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Route (2027 schedule):October 3, 13, 26 (Urumqi assembly)

In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed a comprehensive upgrade, launching the brand-new “Snow Lotus” high-end Silk Road special train, integrating modern light-luxury aesthetics with Western Regions cultural imagery. The train body uses flowing silk textures to outline the contours of Xinjiang’s mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, with an overall simple and elegant style and outstanding texture. This is not recommended as just a journey, but as an immersive vacation experience spanning the magnificence of Northern Xinjiang and the profoundness of Southern Xinjiang.2-person room 19,888 yuan/person | Third person special offer 11,888 yuan/person | 4-person room 16,888 yuan/person
> Note:The above prices are for reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate slightly due to factors such as departure schedule and room type availability. The specific terms shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
VI. Booking and Registration Methods for the New Oriental Express Special Train
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express Special Train, please keep this ticket booking guide.
The tourism products related to this special train are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through the designated travel agency.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact for consultation:Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
Learn about the special train’s detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
✅ Choose travel product:Based on your free time and preferences, select the schedule and room type.
📄 Submit personal information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers or valid ID information, for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete booking procedures:Pay the booking deposit as required, issue a receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision to complete the booking.
June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are in tight supply. It is recommended to inquire about schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred compartment. Please book through legitimate channels and beware of misleading information from unauthorized platforms.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special TrainVII. Notes on Costs and Services of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The services included in the special train itinerary are implemented according to unified standards, including:
Accommodation in train compartments throughout the journey
First-tier tickets for designated attractions within the itinerary
Multi-meal dining service in the dining car
Professional tour leader and crew services
Scenic area shuttle transportation
Excluded items include:Personal consumption, optional experience items (such as horseback riding, jade picking, etc.), (for single-person registration, our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and major transportation to and from Urumqi, etc.
All service contents, fee standards, and scope of rights shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. For details, please contact customer service for complete information.
VIII. Closing Words
When the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow peaks and endless grasslands; when night falls, you fall asleep in your private compartment listening to the gentle whispers of wheels and rails — this is the unique travel poetry brought by the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus.”
It is not just a journey through Xinjiang, but a leisurely way of life. If you also yearn for such a slow journey without haste and without packing anxiety, why not contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now and start your own Silk Road light-luxury special train appointment.
📞 Consultation hotline:0991-3333832
📱 WeChat same number:132-0133-3409
Depart with the scenery as your pillow, let the journey itself become the destination.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.