2027 New Oriental Express Ticket Buying Guide Understand Package Contents Before Booking the Special Train and Signing the Contract
How do I 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 ticket sales through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile/WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 The 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train price list and operating plan have been released
Want to see all of north and south of the Tianshan Mountains in one journey? In 2027, the newly upgraded New Oriental Express continues in the style of a “mobile high-end living space,” traveling through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and oases. This special train is not recommended merely as a choice of transportation, but as a slow-paced, highly comfortable in-depth travel experience.
🚄 Train positioning:A high-end living space on the move
The New Oriental Express is a representative product of Xinjiang’s railway cultural tourism integration, featuring a high-end customized travel model of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, with one price covering designated items within the itinerary.” The train stops at stations near scenic areas during the day, and tourists disembark to sightsee; at night it runs smoothly, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, viewing windows, and leisure areas, along with dedicated dining cars and entertainment cars. The overall design blends modern comfort with regional aesthetics, and many travelers call it a “moving boutique hotel.”
🛏 ️ Detailed cabin configuration
The 2027 New Oriental Express offers three types of cabins, all equipped with bathrooms and dry-wet separation, to meet different travel needs:
Prestige Gold Diamond Three-Cabin (Luxury Type)
3 cabins per carriage, capacity 6 people
Cabin area about 12㎡, bedding can be a large bed (2×1.7 m) or twin beds (2×0.85 m)
Equipped with leisure sofa, custom furniture, and multifunctional storage space
🚂 The 2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourist train price list and operating plan have been released. Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin (Luxury Type)
4 cabins per carriage, capacity 8 people
Cabin area about 10㎡, also supports switching between large bed/twin beds
Equipped with leisure tables and chairs and bathroom; space layout is more compact but fully functional
Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin (Comfort Type)
5 cabins per carriage; 2-person rooms capacity 10 people, 4-person rooms capacity 20 people
Cabin area about 8㎡, upper and lower berths both 2×0.78 m
Bathroom area is slightly smaller, but still ensures dry-wet separation and privacy
The train operates throughout the year from April to October, with Urumqi as the starting assembly point. Currently, boarding here uniformly is recommended to facilitate itinerary organization and service connection.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2027 departure dates
According to the latest arrangements, the 2027 New Oriental Express has two types of itineraries: the summer panoramic route and the autumn southern Xinjiang route:
Want to see all of north and south of the Tianshan Mountains in one journey? In 2027, the newly upgraded New Oriental Express continues in the style of a “mobile high-end living space,” traveling through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and oases. This special train is not recommended merely as a choice of transportation, but as a slow-paced, highly comfortable in-depth travel experience.2027 itinerary at a glance (April-September summer edition)
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places for assembly
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 Grassland – Stone City – Tashkurgan
🚄 Train positioning: a high-end living space on the moveDay11:Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Day13:Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – send-off
October 2027 Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – Turpan – Karez – Jiaohe Ancient City – Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Hotan
Day04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River treasure hunting – Yotkan Ancient City
Day05:Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum – Kashgar
Day06:Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
The New Oriental Express is a representative product of Xinjiang’s railway cultural tourism integration, featuring a high-end customized travel model of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, with one price covering designated items within the itinerary.” The train stops at stations near scenic areas during the day, and tourists disembark to sightsee; at night it runs smoothly, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, viewing windows, and leisure areas, along with dedicated dining cars and entertainment cars. The overall design blends modern comfort with regional aesthetics, and many travelers call it a “moving boutique hotel.”Day07:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Kuqa
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
Daily sightseeing schedules are reasonably arranged, usually departing in the morning and returning to the train in the afternoon, leaving ample rest time. During nighttime travel, you can sleep peacefully and avoid the fatigue of long-distance bus rides.
💰 Price explanation (based on local facts)
The 2027 New Oriental Express prices are as follows (reference range, subject to contract):
April-May departures (such as April 16, May 7, etc.)
Prestige Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person
🛏️ Detailed cabin configurationJune-July departures (such as June 2, July 14, etc.)
Prestige Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
August-September departures (such as August 30, September 13, etc.)
Prestige Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
October autumn scenery Southern Xinjiang route (assembly on October 15 and 25)
Prestige Gold Diamond:46,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:38,999 yuan/person
Boyue Gold Diamond Comfort Type prices are lower, starting from 32,888 yuan for 2-person rooms and 27,888 yuan for 4-person rooms; the October route is as low as 16,888 yuan.
Note:All prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the final price is subject to the signed contract.
The 2027 New Oriental Express offers three types of cabins, all equipped with bathrooms and dry-wet separation, to meet different travel needs:📝 Booking process
Bookings must be completed through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact customer service Yang Jia to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary route, seat type, and availability.
2. Submit information: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number to lock in the intended seat.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure; after customer service confirmation, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
🍽 ️ Service standards
Included items:
Train cabin accommodation (including bathroom)
First admission tickets to attractions within the itinerary
Prestige Gold Diamond Three-Cabin (Luxury Type) full-board meals (including multiple Xinjiang specialty meals such as hand-grabbed meat, big plate chicken, and naan pit meat, etc.)
Land transfer buses, licensed guide service, and travel accident insurance
Not included items:
Transportation to and from Urumqi
Personal expenses and optional paid items within scenic areas
(For solo sign-ups, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances will be negotiated separately)
Meal flavors take into account general preferences, offering both local flavors and attention to light and palatable dishes, avoiding excessive greasiness or spiciness.
✨ Special train features and advantages
Compared with ordinary group tours or self-driving, the New Oriental Express has obvious advantages:
✅ No need to move luggage throughout the trip; accommodation is fixed on the train
✅ Relaxed pace with short daily drives, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and family trips
3 cabins per carriage, capacity 6 people✅ Equipped with onboard medical staff to safeguard the journey
✅ Fellow travelers are mostly in-depth travel enthusiasts, creating a harmonious atmosphere
✅ Catering arrangements focus on nutrition and regional characteristics, not assembly-line group meals
👥 Suitable groups
Retirees:Avoid the fatigue of long bus rides and enjoy a relaxed journey
Family tourists:Rich parent-child interactive projects and controllable itinerary
Photography and culture enthusiasts:Stop points cover core landscapes, with time reserved for photography
Those who find frequent hotel changes inconvenient:The train is a “mobile home,” reducing adaptation costs
❤ ️ Why does it remain consistently popular?
The New Oriental Express integrates transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, and catering, truly achieving “pack and go.” Its core appeal lies in being worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth—no need to worry about ticket reservations, hotel changes, or route planning; just focus on the scenery and experiences before you. This “slow travel” model precisely meets current tourists’ dual pursuit of quality and relaxation.
📌 Warm tips:For specific itineraries, prices, and availability, please refer to actual consultation and signing. Weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other factors may cause slight itinerary adjustments; reasonable optimization can be made upon mutual agreement.
For details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
How do I sign up for the 2027 New Oriental Express? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light luxury reclining travel and boutique special train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile/WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
