2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Official Booking Channel Contract Process Itinerary Reference
No need to drive yourself or rush between transfers—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 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 the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]✨
I. Route highlights: a mobile viewing platform through the four seasons
As the benchmark of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the 2027 fully upgraded “panoramic sightseeing carriage” and “intelligent temperature control system” of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus are the biggest highlights. The train adopts double-glazed viewing windows with a 270-degree panoramic skylight, allowing passengers to enjoy snow-capped mountains and seas of clouds even when passing through the Tianshan tunnels. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating and humidification systems; even when crossing the Taklamakan Desert in winter, a constant 22°C and 45% humidity can be maintained.
The train formation includes 12 functional carriages:
🚂 4 luxury soft-sleeper carriages (with bathrooms)
🍽 ️ 2 Golden Diamond dining carriages (seating 48 people dining at the same time)
🎭 1 multi-functional entertainment carriage (equipped with karaoke and a starlight cinema)
📚 1 intangible cultural heritage exhibition carriage (displaying handicrafts of various ethnic groups)
🏥 1 medical support carriage (equipped with an AED defibrillator and commonly used medicines)
According to the latest data from December 2026, the train uses a CR200J power-concentrated EMU customized by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, with a maximum speed of 160 km/h, but to ensure the sightseeing experience, the average speed throughout the journey is controlled at 80-100 km/h.
II. Simplified itinerary for the 2027 summer edition (starting and ending in Urumqi)
✨[2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform running through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]✨📅 14 days and 13 nights in-depth loop tour
🌄 Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather (check in at a five-star international hotel)
🚂 Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay (geopark exploration) – Altay
🛣 ️ Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway (China’s most beautiful border highway) – Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden house experience)
🏞 ️ Day04:Hemu – Kanas (Three Bays hike + boat ride to Fish Watching Pavilion)
🌅 Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er (birch forest photography) – Wucaitan (sunset wonder) – New Oriental Express special train
🌊 Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake (cycling around the lake) – Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
🌿 Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland (horse riding on the sky grassland)
🛤 ️ Day08:Nalati – middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
🏜 ️ Day09:Bayanbulak – southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon (Danxia landform adventure) – New Oriental Express special train
🕌 Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake (plateau lake) – Pamir Scenic Area (Stone City ruins) – Tashkurgan
I. Route highlights: a mobile viewing platform through the four seasons👨👩👧 Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit (experience eagle flute performance) – Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) – Kashgar
🍇 Day12:Kashgar – Turpan (Karez Culture Museum) – New Oriental Express special train
🏙 ️ Day13:Turpan – Urumqi (shopping at the International Grand Bazaar)
✈ ️ Day14:Urumqi – send-off
III. 2027 price explanation (subject to the contract)
According to the 2027 presale plan announced by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in December 2026:
Xiyue Golden Diamond Package:From 58,999 yuan/person
▸ Configuration:1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people
▸ Includes:Full-train sightseeing ticket + five-star hotel accommodation + 24-hour butler service
Honorable Golden Diamond Package:From 65,999 yuan/person
▸ Configuration:1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people
As the benchmark of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the 2027 fully upgraded “panoramic sightseeing carriage” and “intelligent temperature control system” of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus are the biggest highlights. The train adopts double-glazed viewing windows with a 270-degree panoramic skylight, allowing passengers to enjoy snow-capped mountains and seas of clouds even when passing through the Tianshan tunnels. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating and humidification systems; even when crossing the Taklamakan Desert in winter, a constant 22°C and 45% humidity can be maintained.▸ Upgraded services:Exclusive viewing terrace + Michelin-starred dining
⚠ ️ Price fluctuation note:
April-October 2027 is the peak operating season; specific prices may fluctuate by 5%-15% depending on low and peak seasons
Child price (6-12 years old) is 70% of the adult price and requires occupying a bed
Price includes:Special train tickets, first admission tickets to scenic areas, 13 nights’ accommodation, full-board meals throughout the journey
Price does not include:Round-trip major transportation, personal consumption, optional paid items
IV. Registration method
Tour beautiful Xinjiang by tourist train, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. 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)
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and provide the following information:
📝 Materials to submit:Copy of valid ID, health commitment letter
🕒 Book in advance:It is recommended to book at least 60 days in advance (remaining seats are tight in peak season)
💡 Special note:A new “waitlist reservation” service will be added in 2027; when the originally scheduled departure is full, it can be automatically deferred to the next departure
The train formation includes 12 functional carriages:V. Cost and service explanation
💰 Cost includes:
▸ Transportation:All seats on the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
▸ Accommodation:3 nights in five-star hotels + 10 nights in luxury soft sleepers on the special train
▸ Meals:13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 6 specialty meals)
▸ Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots marked in the itinerary
▸ Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance (coverage 500,000 yuan/person)
🚌 Vehicle type supplementary explanation (7-55 seats):
▸ Scenic area shuttle:19-seat Foton Landscape G9 minibus (these quoted prices are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quotation!)
▸ Emergency support vehicle:Equipped with a 55-seat King Long bus (these quoted prices are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quotation!)
▸ All vehicles have passed the 2026 annual certification of the Xinjiang Department of Transportation
🚂 4 luxury soft-sleeper carriages (with bathrooms)⚠ ️ Important reminder:
▸ For single-person registration, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; under special circumstances, a supplement is required (the specific amount is subject to the contract)
▸ In case of extreme weather or force majeure, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement of both parties
▸ The specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing
VI. 2027 service upgrade highlights
🍽 ️ Catering system:
Menus jointly developed with the chef team of Urumqi Hilton Hotel, newly adding:
▸ Kashgar herbal tea making experience
▸ Nalati Grassland barbecue party
▸ Sayram Lake cold-water fish banquet
🎭 Entertainment upgrade:
🍽️ 2 Golden Diamond dining carriages (seating 48 people dining at the same time)▸ Ethnic song and dance performances arranged in the carriages every day
▸ A special “mobile photography exhibition” set up on the Duku Highway section
▸ Traditional Tuvan clothing photo service provided in Hemu Village
📱 Smart services:
▸ 5G-A network coverage throughout the train (theoretical download speed 1Gbps)
▸ Smart control panels at the bedside (adjustable lighting/temperature/curtains)
▸ A dedicated APP provides real-time scenic spot commentary and itinerary reminders
VII. 2027 departure schedule change explanation
According to the latest schedule from December 2026, two golden departure dates will be added in 2027:
🌸 Spring flower-viewing departure:April 16 (special arrangement for Ili Apricot Blossom Valley photography)
🍁 Autumn photography departure:September 27 (focusing on photographing Kanas autumn colors and the poplar forests of southern Xinjiang)
⚠ ️ Special note:For all departures, remaining seats must be confirmed through Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate by departure; the contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
(The full text is about 1,800 words; information updated to December 2026)
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
