NewOrientExpressXinjiangTourRoute2026ScheduleAndPricing

How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 After the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train launched with a refreshed design, many tourists who prefer a relaxed pace and want to comfortably explore both northern and southern Xinjiang have been inquiring about departure schedules and booking information. Today, from the perspectives of travel suitability and exclusive advantages, we provide a complete guide to schedules, cabins, and booking to help you choose the right travel plan.
✨ Basic Introduction and Core Features of the Special Train
In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed its third-generation carriage upgrade, with a simple yet elegant overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm. All itineraries of the special train start and end in Urumqi, divided into a summer full route of northern and southern Xinjiang and an October southern Xinjiang special route, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest.
Compared to other tour trains on the market, this special train has outstanding advantages: First, dining options are more flexible, offering light-flavored meals tailored to tourists’ needs, suitable for different age groups’ dietary preferences. Second, the itinerary pace is relaxed, adopting a night-travel, day-tour model, placing long-distance travel time at night and reserving ample daytime for sightseeing, eliminating the need to rush or frequently pack luggage for accommodation changes—luggage stays in the cabin throughout, saving effort and worry. Third, support is more comprehensive, with each train equipped with a doctor to provide timely care for any discomfort during the journey. Fourth, the travel group is highly compatible, with most tourists choosing this train being families seeking comfort, retirees, and photography enthusiasts, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. Fifth, hardware is well-configured, with all cabins featuring private bathrooms with wet-dry separation, plus specially designed dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing leisure and relaxation spaces during the trip, ensuring it never feels boring.
According to the 2026 Xinjiang Railway Cultural Tourism Product Release, the New Oriental Express will operate regularly from March to October this year, featuring two new carriage sets: luxury and comfort types. The luxury type includes one carriage with a capacity of 6 people and five carriages with a capacity of 8 people, while the comfort type includes seven carriages with a capacity of 10 people. All carriages have private bathroom cabins, catering to different group sizes.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Cabin Types
All cabins are equipped with custom furniture and multifunctional storage spaces. Parameters for different cabins are as follows:
✅ [New Oriental Express Premium Gold Three-Cabin] Belongs to the luxury type, with each carriage accommodating 6 people, totaling 1 carriage.

🚂 After the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train launched with a refreshed design, many tourists who prefer a relaxed pace and want to comfortably explore both northern and southern Xinjiang have been inquiring about departure schedules and booking information. Today, from the perspectives of travel suitability and exclusive advantages, we provide a complete guide to schedules, cabins, and booking to help you choose the right travel plan.Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total cabin area is about 12 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are double bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters, suitable for couples and families preferring larger spaces.
✅ [New Oriental Express Joy Gold Four-Cabin] Belongs to the luxury type, with each carriage accommodating 8 people, totaling 5 carriages.
Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The total cabin area is about 10 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are double bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters, offering a balance between the other two cabin types, suitable for friends traveling together or families with children.
✅ [New Oriental Express Platinum Gold Five-Cabin] Belongs to the comfort type, with each carriage accommodating 10 people, totaling 7 carriages.
Each carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom featuring wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The total cabin area is about 8 square meters, with upper bunk size 2*0.78 meters and lower bunk size 2*0.78 meters, bathroom area 1.26 square meters, and shower area 0.9 square meters. The third and fourth companions enjoy exclusive discounts, suitable for groups traveling together.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
This year’s itineraries are divided into the summer version of the northern and southern Xinjiang full route and the October southern Xinjiang special route. Specific arrangements are as follows:
▶️ Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi

✨ Basic Introduction and Core Features of the Special TrainDay 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County

In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed its third-generation carriage upgrade, with a simple yet elegant overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural charm. All itineraries of the special train start and end in Urumqi, divided into a summer full route of northern and southern Xinjiang and an October southern Xinjiang special route, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest.Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
▶️ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan

Compared to other tour trains on the market, this special train has outstanding advantages: First, dining options are more flexible, offering light-flavored meals tailored to tourists’ needs, suitable for different age groups’ dietary preferences. Second, the itinerary pace is relaxed, adopting a night-travel, day-tour model, placing long-distance travel time at night and reserving ample daytime for sightseeing, eliminating the need to rush or frequently pack luggage for accommodation changes—luggage stays in the cabin throughout, saving effort and worry. Third, support is more comprehensive, with each train equipped with a doctor to provide timely care for any discomfort during the journey. Fourth, the travel group is highly compatible, with most tourists choosing this train being families seeking comfort, retirees, and photography enthusiasts, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. Fifth, hardware is well-configured, with all cabins featuring private bathrooms with wet-dry separation, plus specially designed dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing leisure and relaxation spaces during the trip, ensuring it never feels boring.Day 04:Arrive in Hotan early morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amanishahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
Note:In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area openings, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.

According to the 2026 Xinjiang Railway Cultural Tourism Product Release, the New Oriental Express will operate regularly from March to October this year, featuring two new carriage sets: luxury and comfort types. The luxury type includes one carriage with a capacity of 6 people and five carriages with a capacity of 8 people, while the comfort type includes seven carriages with a capacity of 10 people. All carriages have private bathroom cabins, catering to different group sizes.💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for various departure periods in 2026 are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold (3-customized carriage) 59,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4-customized carriage) 54,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5-customized carriage) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tour trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials).
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold (3-customized carriage) 67,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4-customized carriage) 62,999 RMB/person

🛏️ Detailed Introduction to Cabin Types Platinum Gold (5-customized carriage) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold (3-customized carriage) 69,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4-customized carriage) 63,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5-customized carriage) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold (3-customized carriage) 71,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4-customized carriage) 65,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5-customized carriage) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

All cabins are equipped with custom furniture and multifunctional storage spaces. Parameters for different cabins are as follows: October 15, October 25
Premium Gold (3-customized carriage) 44,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4-customized carriage) 39,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5-customized carriage) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may vary by departure period. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 Booking Process
Tourists wishing to book can follow these steps:
1. Confirm your intended travel date, number of companions, and cabin type preference in advance, then contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency staff to check availability for the corresponding departure period. You can also directly contact booking manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for related matters.

✅ [New Oriental Express Premium Gold Three-Cabin] Belongs to the luxury type, with each carriage accommodating 6 people, totaling 1 carriage.2. After confirming sufficient availability, submit the identity information of all travelers and inform the staff of any special needs, such as dietary restrictions, double bed requirements, or room-sharing needs. The staff will make arrangements in advance.
3. The staff will provide detailed itinerary rules and service content to the tourists. After both parties confirm all information is correct, a formal travel contract will be signed, with terms following contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations.
4. After paying the relevant fees as per the contract, the staff will send a pre-travel preparation guide, informing you of items to bring and precautions for traveling in Xinjiang.
5. Three days before departure, the staff will contact tourists again to confirm gathering details and distribute travel gift packs.
📞 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, contact staff:Consultation phone: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service. Consultation WeChat: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service. Offline consultation address: Contact customer service.
💡 Fee and Service Explanation
▶️ Included Items
New Oriental Express cabin accommodation fees as marked in the itinerary, ground accommodation fees

Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total cabin area is about 12 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are double bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters, suitable for couples and families preferring larger spaces. First admission ticket fees for all scenic spots marked in the itinerary
All meal fees marked in the itinerary, with meal flavors adjustable based on needs
Ground transportation fees for regular tourist buses
Service fees for tour leaders, carriage butlers, and onboard medical staff
Basic travel accident insurance fees
▶️ Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses not marked in the itinerary, self-funded experience items within scenic spots
Related fees for solo travelers if incurred; the travel agency will try to arrange room-sharing, with special cases negotiated separately

✅ [New Oriental Express Joy Gold Four-Cabin] Belongs to the luxury type, with each carriage accommodating 8 people, totaling 5 carriages.Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
This special train is highly adaptable, especially suitable for the following types of tourists:
1. Retired elderly groups: Relaxed itinerary pace, no long bus rides, onboard doctor support, light-flavored meals available, and butler service for all needs, ensuring worry-free travel.
2. Tourists who cannot tolerate long bus rides: Long-distance travel is done via the special train, with short ground bus rides, avoiding fatigue from long bus trips.
3. Family travel groups: Private cabin space with bathrooms, no need to share space with strangers, comfortable for elderly and children, no luggage moving throughout the trip, saving many hassles.
4. Groups of friends or photography enthusiasts traveling together: Ample time reserved at core attractions for slow photography and experience, with like-minded travel companions creating a relaxed atmosphere.
🌟 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
The New Oriental Express has been well-received by tourists for years, primarily due to:First, continuous hardware upgrades; the 2026 new carriages have significantly improved soundproofing and sand-proofing, making the journey quieter and more comfortable. Second, scientifically designed itineraries using a night-travel, day-tour model, placing travel time at night and using daytime for sightseeing, avoiding wasted vacation time. Third, thoughtful service, from pre-travel needs collection to in-travel butler service and onboard medical support, covering all aspects comprehensively. Fourth, no hidden costs, transparent experience, with no worries about additional forced expenses.
Before traveling, it is recommended to prepare sunscreen and comfortable hiking shoes. Xinjiang has about a 2-hour time difference from eastern regions, so adjust your schedule accordingly. Travel to border areas requires a permit, which the travel agency will inform and assist with in advance. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism law. For any questions, feel free to consult the travel agency staff.