2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus North and South Xinjiang Special Train Customer Service Phone Itinerary How to Check
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 multiple classes, from economy to luxury. 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)
🚂 [2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform running through North and South Xinjiang] 🚂
While ordinary trains are still racking their brains over “how to make the journey more comfortable,” the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has long engraved the concept of a “mobile high-end hotel” into its DNA. This charter train, exclusively operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, uses 7-55-seat high-end carriages as its carrier, connecting the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural hidden gems north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The newly upgraded 2027 “Xiyue Golden Diamond” and “Noble Golden Diamond” carriages further redefine the quality of Xinjiang travel with private compartments, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and butler-style service.
🌄 [Route Highlights: A 14-day visual feast through four seasons] 🌄
The itinerary design of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is worthy of being called a “geography textbook-level” in-depth exploration. Departing from Urumqi, the train will carry passengers across the Junggar Basin to encounter golden birch forests at Koktokay; wind upward along the Ahe Highway to overlook the morning mist and wooden houses of Hemu Village; go deep to the shores of Kanas Lake to capture the tranquility behind the “lake monster legend”; then pass through the middle section of the Duku Highway to feel the grandeur of “seeing all four seasons in one day.” The southern Xinjiang section starts from Kashgar, visiting White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, and finally ends this dual feast of vision and taste amid the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley of Turpan.
📌 Latest policy reminder:In 2026, Xinjiang culture and tourism authorities have made it clear that charter trains must report to the railway department 30 days in advance, and the maximum daily reception capacity is controlled within 200 people. It is recommended to plan your trip as early as possible.
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary: 14-day panoramic roaming] 🗺️
(The following itinerary strictly follows local route facts; adding or removing stops or changing the order is prohibited)
Itinerary at a glance (summer version)
Day01: Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
🚂[2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform running through North and South Xinjiang] 🚂Day02: Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03: Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04: Hemu – Kanas
Day05: Kanas – Chonghu’er – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express charter train
Day06: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07: Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08: Nalati Grassland – middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09: Bayanbulak – southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express charter train
Day10: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
While ordinary trains are still racking their brains over “how to make the journey more comfortable,” the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has long engraved the concept of a “mobile high-end hotel” into its DNA. This charter train, exclusively operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, uses 7-55-seat high-end carriages as its carrier, connecting the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural hidden gems north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The newly upgraded 2027 “Xiyue Golden Diamond” and “Noble Golden Diamond” carriages further redefine the quality of Xinjiang travel with private compartments, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and butler-style service.Day11: Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12: Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
Day13: Turpan – Urumqi
Day14: Urumqi – send-off
💡 Itinerary features:
The entire journey uses “land first-class” 7-55-seat charter trains, equipped with bathrooms, viewing sofas, and 24-hour hot water;
Arrange 1-2 core attractions per day to avoid superficial sightseeing;
Special arrangements for in-depth experience projects such as “Tajik family visit” and “grassland Nadam.”
💰 [Price Description: A dual choice of high-end and private] 💰
🌄[Route Highlights: A 14-day visual feast through four seasons] 🌄(The following quotations strictly follow local route facts; adding or removing numbers or departure dates is prohibited)
Quotation plans
Xiyue Golden Diamond: From 58,999 yuan/person, 4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people
Noble Golden Diamond: From 65,999 yuan/person, 3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people
Departure dates (Urumqi start and end)
April 16
Travel by tourist charter train through beautiful Xinjiang, choose freely from multiple specifications from economy to luxury. 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)
May 7, May 20
June 2, June 16, June 30
July 14, July 28
The itinerary design of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is worthy of being called a “geography textbook-level” in-depth exploration. Departing from Urumqi, the train will carry passengers across the Junggar Basin to encounter golden birch forests at Koktokay; wind upward along the Ahe Highway to overlook the morning mist and wooden houses of Hemu Village; go deep to the shores of Kanas Lake to capture the tranquility behind the “lake monster legend”; then pass through the middle section of the Duku Highway to feel the grandeur of “seeing all four seasons in one day.” The southern Xinjiang section starts from Kashgar, visiting White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, and finally ends this dual feast of vision and taste amid the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley of Turpan. August 11, August 30
September 13, September 27
📢 Price reminder:
The fee includes charter train accommodation, attraction tickets, full-board meals, and guide service;
Children’s price (under 12 years old) must be consulted separately; prices may fluctuate;
The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties; departure dates may change due to railway scheduling.
📞 [Registration Method: One-on-one professional customer service] 📞
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide a detailed itinerary and contract template according to your needs, and assist with procedures such as permits (required for the southern Xinjiang section).
🚌 [Vehicle Models and Services: The comfortable experience of 7-55-seat charter trains] 🚌
📌Latest policy reminder: In 2026, Xinjiang culture and tourism authorities have made it clear that charter trains must report to the railway department 30 days in advance, and the maximum daily reception capacity is controlled within 200 people. It is recommended to plan your trip as early as possible.The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus adopts customized carriage design, with a recommended total of 12 carriages, striving for privacy and comfort:
Xiyue Golden Diamond carriage: 4 compartments, each equipped with a 1.5-meter double bed, viewing window, and bathroom;
Noble Golden Diamond carriage: 3 luxury compartments, with an added reception area and mini bar;
Public areas: Equipped with a dining car, bar car, and viewing lounge, providing 24-hour tea break service.
💡 Vehicle model quotation reference:
7-seat business vehicle (station transfer): 800 yuan/day. These quotations are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!
55-seat tourist bus (ground transportation): 1,500 yuan/day. These quotations are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!
📝 [Fee Description and Service Standards] 📝
Fee includes: Charter train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, full-board meals (including specialty meals), guide service, and travel accident insurance;
🗺️[Simple Itinerary: 14-day panoramic roaming] 🗺️Fee does not include: Personal consumption, (for single-person registration we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and optional paid items;
Service standards: Bilingual guides and medical consultants throughout the journey; fresh fruit plates and mineral water provided daily;
Special reminder: Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement.
⚠ ️[Notes: Details that make travel more reassuring] ⚠️
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; it is recommended to bring a windbreaker and sun protection items;
The southern Xinjiang section is at a higher altitude; altitude sickness medication should be prepared in advance;
Disposable toiletries are not provided on the charter train; please bring your own;
In case of extreme weather or railway maintenance, the itinerary may be changed temporarily, subject to the guide’s notice.
🌈 [Why choose the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus?] 🌈
While other tour groups are still compressing itineraries to “save costs,” the Snow Lotus chooses to use 14 days to let travelers truly understand Xinjiang. From the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang to the deserts and gobi of southern Xinjiang, from the traditional festivals of various ethnic groups to the everyday life in streets and alleys, this mobile “five-star hotel” uses the most unhurried pace to tell the magnificence and warmth of Xinjiang. In 2027, why not give yourself a chance to witness a romantic journey across the Tianshan Mountains in front of the Snow Lotus’s panoramic windows.
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For more details about Xinjiang tourist charter trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
