New Oriental Express Xinjiang 15 Day Tour Price Announced! Golden Diamond Suite with Private Bathroom Now Taking Reservations
How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express? The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticketing through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly coordinated and allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up can be handled, with real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express price? Understand in one article how this “mobile hotel” lets you explore Xinjiang
If you plan to travel in depth in Xinjiang in 2027 and don’t want to drag your luggage to change hotels every day or repeatedly take long-distance buses, then the “New Oriental Express” may be a choice worth considering. It is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train integrating transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing. It adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—sleeping peacefully on the train at night and getting off to sightsee during the day, with a relaxed pace throughout, especially suitable for tourists who want easy travel.
🚄 Train positioning:Not just a means of transportation, but a comfortable mobile residence
The New Oriental Express is supported by China Railway Urumqi Group and will be fully upgraded to the “Snow Lotus” in 2027, divided into luxury and comfort types of train cars. The entire train is equipped with en-suite compartments, constant-temperature air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, viewing windows, and a 24-hour hot water system, and also has a dining car, entertainment car, and functional areas, equivalent to a “running star-rated hotel.” The train starts from Urumqi and allows boarding and alighting at multiple stations along the way, including Beitun, Yining, Korla, and Kashgar, making it convenient for tourists from different regions to join the itinerary.
🛏 ️ Detailed compartment configuration (all with en-suite bathrooms)
Prestige Gold Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people
Compartment area about 12㎡, equipped with a 2×1.7m large bed or two 0.85m single beds
Includes a 1.5㎡ bathroom + 1.06㎡ shower room, with dry-wet separation
Equipped with a leisure sofa, solid wood coffee table, and safe
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express price? Understand in one article how this “mobile hotel” lets you explore Xinjiang Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people
Compartment area about 10㎡, beds can be combined into a large bed
Also equipped with en-suite bathroom, storage space, and reception area
Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment Room (Comfort Type)
5 compartments per carriage, capacity 10 people (some departures can accommodate 20 people)
Compartment about 8㎡, bunk bed design (lower berth width 0.78m)
Bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡, meeting basic washing needs
All compartments offer “washing freedom,” with no need to queue for public facilities, greatly enhancing privacy and convenience during the journey.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary & 2027 departure dates (strictly according to local facts and original text)
Understand the 2027 itinerary at a glance (April-September summer version)
If you plan to travel in depth in Xinjiang in 2027 and don’t want to drag your luggage to change hotels every day or repeatedly take long-distance buses, then the “New Oriental Express” may be a choice worth considering. It is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train integrating transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing. It adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—sleeping peacefully on the train at night and getting off to sightsee during the day, with a relaxed pace throughout, especially suitable for tourists who want easy travel.Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
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
Day08:Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa
Day09:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Mansion – Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
🚄 Train positioning: not just a means of transportation, but a comfortable mobile residenceDay12:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan
Day13:Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – send off group
October 2027 Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery route
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
Day02:Urumqi – Turpan – Karez – Jiaohe Ancient City – Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Hotan
Day04:Hotan Tuan City – Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting – Yotkan Ancient City
Day05:Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum – Kashgar
Day06:Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Kuqa
The New Oriental Express is supported by China Railway Urumqi Group and will be fully upgraded to the “Snow Lotus” in 2027, divided into luxury and comfort types of train cars. The entire train is equipped with en-suite compartments, constant-temperature air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, viewing windows, and a 24-hour hot water system, and also has a dining car, entertainment car, and functional areas, equivalent to a “running star-rated hotel.” The train starts from Urumqi and allows boarding and alighting at multiple stations along the way, including Beitun, Yining, Korla, and Kashgar, making it convenient for tourists from different regions to join the itinerary.Day08:Kuqa – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Mansion – Qiuci Alley
Day09:Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest – Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi
Day11:Urumqi – send off group
The daily arrangement focuses mainly on scenic area sightseeing, usually departing in the morning and returning to the train in the afternoon to rest, traveling at night, striving to allow ample time for sightseeing during the day and avoid fatigue from rushing.
💰 2027 price explanation (strictly according to local facts and original text)
2027 April-October quotation reference:
Prestige Gold Diamond
April-May departures:65,999 yuan/person
June-July departures:68,999 yuan/person
August-September departures:72,999 yuan/person
🛏️ Detailed compartment configuration (all with en-suite bathrooms)October Southern Xinjiang route:46,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond
April-May:58,999 yuan/person
June-July:62,999 yuan/person
August-September:66,999 yuan/person
October Southern Xinjiang route:38,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond
2-person room:32,888 yuan/person (third person 16,888 yuan)
4-person room:27,888 yuan/person
October Southern Xinjiang route:2-person room 19,888 yuan, 4-person room 16,888 yuan
> ⚠️ Note:The above are current reference prices; actual costs are subject to the formal travel contract signed by both parties, and prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, room types, and policy changes.
Prestige Gold Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service Yang Jia to confirm 2027 departure dates, routes, seat types, and remaining availability.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the desired compartment.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain a formal receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the nationally unified electronic travel contract and verify the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, etc.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure and receive the tour notification, boarding guide, and packing list.
🍽 ️ Service standards
✅ Included items:
Accommodation in special train compartments throughout the journey (including en-suite bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic areas listed in the itinerary
Three meals daily (including Xinjiang specialty dishes such as hand-grabbed rice, big plate chicken, baked samsa, etc.)
3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people Ground transportation (scenic area shuttle buses)
Professional guide service
Travel accident insurance
❌ Excluded items:
Major transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, optional paid items
Single supplement arising from solo registration (we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Meals mainly feature integrated flavors of various ethnic groups, with moderate taste, balancing lightness and moderate seasoning, avoiding excessive oiliness or spiciness, and accommodating the dietary habits of tourists from different regions.
✨ Service features
Worry-free accommodation:Stay on the train throughout the journey, no need to move luggage, and deep sleep is undisturbed.
Specialty dining:Authentic Xinjiang dishes are arranged daily to experience local flavors.
Compartment area about 12㎡, equipped with a 2×1.7m large bed or two 0.85m single bedsRelaxed pace:It is recommended to arrange 1-2 core scenic spots daily, leaving ample time for photos and rest.
Service guarantee:Service staff are provided on the train, and some departures are accompanied by medical personnel.
🔍 Why choose the New Oriental Express?
Compared with self-driving or regular group tours, the New Oriental Express saves the trouble of frequently changing hotels and avoids fatigue from long-distance bus rides; compared with other special trains, its compartments all have en-suite bathrooms for greater privacy; meals emphasize nutritional balance and are not heavy on oil or spice; fellow travelers are mostly quality-oriented middle-aged and elderly groups or families, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
👥 Suitable for
Retirees and seniors
Tourists unwilling to sit on buses for long periods
Families or couples hoping for a relaxed in-depth tour of Xinjiang
Travelers with higher requirements for accommodation privacy
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
Since its launch, the New Oriental Express has become a popular product in Xinjiang’s high-end tourism market thanks to features such as “no optional paid items throughout the journey, relaxed pace, meticulous service, and upgraded hardware.” Especially after the 2027 “Snow Lotus” upgrade, comfort has been further improved, allowing tourists to truly “lie down and see all of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.”
📌 Warm reminder:For specific itineraries, prices, remaining availability, and travel policies, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service Yang Jia, subject to the final signed contract. Due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening, and other factors, the itinerary may be reasonably changed after negotiation by both parties.
How to register for the 2027 New Oriental Express? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want a light luxury lying-down tour and to experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and registration can be handled, with real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
