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No need to drive yourself or rush around—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from economy to luxury classes in multiple specifications. We specialize in Xinjiang tourism train charter tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 [New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂
I. In-depth route analysis: Why choose the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus?
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang’s high-end railway tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus redefines the way of traveling in the Northwest with the concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel.” The train upgraded in 2026 uses custom carriages with 7-55 seats, and the entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, completely breaking the space limitations of traditional train travel.
✨ [Three core advantages] ✨
1️⃣ Private viewing experience:Each carriage is recommended to have 3-4 compartments, striving to give every passenger a 180° panoramic view, so natural wonders such as the morning mist of Kanas and the sunset of Sayram Lake can all be taken in at a glance
2️⃣ In-depth itinerary design:The 14-day itinerary covers three major geographical units: Altay in northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, with a special arrangement for a self-driving experience on the Ahe Highway (equipped with 7-seat business vehicles)
3️⃣ Cultural immersion experience:The itinerary intersperses 12 intangible cultural heritage interactive projects such as home visits to people of all ethnic groups and song and dance performances by people of all ethnic groups, with the support of全程 explanations by scholars of various ethnic cultures
According to the latest data from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism in 2026, this route has cumulatively received more than 23,000 tourists, with a tourist satisfaction rate of 98.7%, becoming the railway product with the first market share in Xinjiang’s high-end tourism market.
II. Latest simple itinerary for 2026 (starting and ending in Urumqi)
🚂 [New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂📅 Understand the itinerary in seconds (summer version)
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi to gather (stay in a five-star hotel)
Day02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai Geological Park → Altay (6-hour drive)
Day03:Altay → Ahe Highway (7-seat business vehicle) → Hemu Village (hike through the birch forest)
Day04:Hemu → Kanas Lake (boat tour) → Fish Watching Platform (altitude 2030 meters)
Day05:Kanas → Chonghu’er Town → Colorful Beach → New Oriental Express charter train (overnight on the train)
Day06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (120-kilometer self-driving loop around the lake) → Yining (stay in Kazanqi Folk Village)
Day07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland route) → home visit to people of all ethnic groups
Day08:Nalati → middle section of the Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
I. In-depth route analysis: Why choose the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus?Day09:Bayanbulak → southern section of the Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express charter train
Day10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Tourism Area → Tashkurgan County (altitude 3000 meters)
Day11:Tashkurgan County → villages of people of all ethnic groups → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (taste at a century-old teahouse)
Day12:Kashgar → Turpan (2.5 hours by bullet train) → Flaming Mountains Geological Park
Day13:Turpan → Karez Wells → Grape Valley → Urumqi (night tour of the International Grand Bazaar)
Day14:Urumqi → send off the group (provide special airport/station transfers)
⚠ ️ Special note:July-August is the peak tourist season, and daily itinerary times may change according to weather; reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement.
III. 2026 price system and departure date explanation
💰 Quotation plan (subject to the contract)
1️⃣ Xiyue Golden Diamond Compartment:From 58,999 yuan/person
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang’s high-end railway tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus redefines the way of traveling in the Northwest with the concept of a “mobile star-rated hotel.” The train upgraded in 2026 uses custom carriages with 7-55 seats, and the entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, completely breaking the space limitations of traditional train travel.Configuration:1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people
Includes:Bathrooms throughout the train, 24-hour butler, scenic area VIP通道
2️⃣ Noble Golden Diamond Compartment:From 65,999 yuan/person
Configuration:1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people
Upgraded services:Dedicated photographer following and shooting, customized meals at Michelin restaurants
📅 2026 departure dates (starting and ending in Urumqi)
Take the tourist train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, choose freely from economy to luxury in multiple specifications. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
April 16 | May 7, May 20
June 2, June 16, June 30
July 14, July 28
✨[Three core advantages]✨ August 11, August 30
September 13, September 27
⚠ ️ Price explanation:The quotation includes train accommodation, scenic area tickets, 7-seat business vehicles (7-55 seat vehicles available; this quotation is for reference vehicle price only, and the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation), and professional tour leader service. Prices may fluctuate with departure dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
IV. Registration process and service guarantee
📞 Registration method
Register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing “name + valid ID number + contact information” to complete pre-registration. Daily recommendations accept 20 groups of registrations; it is recommended to book 30 days in advance.
🚌 Vehicle configuration explanation
7-seat business vehicle:Used for unpaved roads such as the Ahe Highway and Nalati Grassland (equipped with anti-skid chains)
19-seat minibus:Used for smooth intercity travel (seat spacing ≥80cm)
55-seat coach:Recommended for Turpan-Urumqi bullet train station transfers
1️⃣ Private viewing experience: each carriage is recommended to have 3-4 compartments, striving to give every passenger a 180° panoramic view, so natural wonders such as the morning mist of Kanas and the sunset of Sayram Lake can all be taken in at a glance💼 Service standards
1️⃣ Accommodation:4 nights in five-star hotels + 9 nights in luxury train compartments + 1 night in a folk experience room
2️⃣ Catering:Includes 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, with special arrangements for 8 themed meals such as roast whole lamb banquet and cold-water fish banquet
3️⃣ Insurance:Complimentary 800,000 yuan travel accident insurance (including high-altitude reaction coverage)
V. Cost explanation and precautions
📋 Cost includes
Transportation:New Oriental Express charter train seats, full-journey 7-55 seat air-conditioned vehicles (specific vehicle price subject to customer service quotation)
Tickets:First admission tickets to 12 5A scenic areas including Kanas and Sayram Lake
Service:Professional tour leader + cultural lecturer + accompanying doctor throughout the journey
2️⃣ In-depth itinerary design: the 14-day itinerary covers three major geographical units: Altay in northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, with a special arrangement for a self-driving experience on the Ahe Highway (equipped with 7-seat business vehicles)⚠ ️ Special reminder
1️⃣ For single-person registration, we will strive to coordinate room sharing; in special circumstances, a supplement of 3,500 yuan/person is required
2️⃣ Seniors over 70 years old need to provide a health certificate; children under 12 enjoy a 10% discount
3️⃣ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; all consumption points involved in the itinerary are voluntary
VI. Latest policy tips for 2026
According to Document No. 17 of 2026 from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism:
All tourists need to complete the “Xinjiang Government Services” health declaration 7 days in advance
The Pamir Tourism Area has a daily limit of 3,000 people, and time slots need to be reserved in advance
The expected passage time for the Duku Highway is June 10-October 10 (specific details subject to notice from the traffic management department)
🌄 This mobile feast crossing the Tianshan Mountains is not only a leap across geographical space, but also a double baptism of vision and taste. When the train slowly passes over the Guozigou Bridge, when the morning light gilds the wooden houses of Hemu Village, when the elders of all ethnic groups offer you steaming milk tea—these moments will ultimately become the most precious collection in memory.
📞 Consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest remaining seat information and customized plans for 2026. Let the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus take you on a poetic journey where you don’t rush the road but only feel it.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
