New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Urumqi Departure North South Xinjiang Route Customer Service Guide
No need to drive yourself or endure endless 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 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 running through North and South Xinjiang] 2026 in-depth experience guide
🌄 [Route highlights: A visual feast across four seasons]
This 14-day loop spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains will take you through four major landforms: gobi desert, snow mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The train features a 24-hour panoramic skylight design, equipped with viewing compartments and constant-temperature floor heating. In winter you can admire the wonder of rime ice, and in summer you can gaze at the brilliant starry sky. The newly upgraded 2026 “Snow Lotus” charter train specially adds a mobile viewing platform and an open-air photography area, meeting photography enthusiasts’ need for 360-degree shooting without blind spots.
🚞 [The hardcore configuration of a mobile castle]
The train uses a 7-car formation, including 2 viewing cars and 1 dining car. Each car is equipped with a German-imported air purification system, with humidity kept constant in the 45%-55% range. A specially designed shock-absorption system reduces the sense of bumpiness by 60% when the train passes through the Duku Highway section. The whole train uses soundproof glass, with nighttime running noise below 35 decibels, equivalent to a library environment.
🗺 ️[Simple itinerary]
Itinerary at a glance (summer version)
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂[New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform running through North and South Xinjiang] 2026 in-depth experience guideDay04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Wucaitan – 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 – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
🌄[Route highlights: A visual feast across four seasons]Day14:Urumqi – send off the group
💎 [Price description]
Newly quoted plans for 2026:
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person (1 car with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people)
Honorable Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person (1 car with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people)
⚠ ️Special note:The price includes exclusive vehicles throughout the trip, 5-star hotel accommodation, and a refined small-group service of 20 people. The specific price is subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate with peak and off seasons. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance to lock in the discount.
📱 [Registration method]
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation service is available daily from 9:00-21:00. It is recommended to prepare valid ID information and a description of special needs in advance; customer service will customize itinerary details according to your preferences.
💰 [Cost description and service standards]
Cost includes:Accommodation throughout the charter train journey, air-conditioned tourist vehicle with more than 20 seats (this quotation is for reference only; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!), 12 specialty meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas
This 14-day loop spanning north and south of the Tianshan Mountains will take you through four major landforms: gobi desert, snow mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The train features a 24-hour panoramic skylight design, equipped with viewing compartments and constant-temperature floor heating. In winter you can admire the wonder of rime ice, and in summer you can gaze at the brilliant starry sky. The newly upgraded 2026 “Snow Lotus” charter train specially adds a mobile viewing platform and an open-air photography area, meeting photography enthusiasts’ need for 360-degree shooting without blind spots.Service upgrade:Each group is equipped with a bilingual guide + medical consultant, and portable oxygen concentrators and first-aid medicines are provided on board
Special note:For single-person registration, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; in special circumstances, a single supplement must be negotiated; child policy is subject to actual consultation
⚠ ️Important note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement
🚌 [Ground transportation solutions]
7-12 seat business vehicle:Suitable for family trips, equipped with leather seats and an onboard refrigerator (reference price: 1,800 yuan/day)
19-26 seat minibus:Recommended for corporate teams, includes luggage compartment and USB charging ports (reference price: 2,500 yuan/day)
33-55 seat coach:For large groups, equipped with dual air-conditioning systems (reference price: 3,800 yuan/day)
Travel beautiful Xinjiang by tourist charter train, 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)
All vehicles have passed the latest 2026 inspection, and drivers must have more than 10 years of mountain driving experience
📸 [New experience items added in 2026]
1. Kanas starry sky photography class: guided by experts from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory to photograph the Milky Way
2. Nalati Grassland horseback riding: equipped with professional protective gear and insurance
🚞[The hardcore configuration of a mobile castle]3. Tashkurgan intangible cultural heritage workshop: experience eagle flute making by people of all ethnic groups
4. Turpan Grape Valley picking: includes a free takeaway allowance of 5 kilograms
🌡 ️[Seasonal adaptability guide]
April-May:Apricot blossom season, bring a windproof jacket
June-August:Golden season for grasslands, it is recommended to prepare sun protection items
September-October:Excellent autumn scenery period, day-night temperature difference reaches 15℃
November-March:Ice and snow tourism season, non-slip footwear is required
⚠ ️Special reminder:The Pamir Plateau section is over 3,000 meters above sea level; it is recommended to take rhodiola in advance
🍽 ️[Special dining arrangements]
Train dining car:Meals provided, menu changed daily
The train uses a 7-car formation, including 2 viewing cars and 1 dining car. Each car is equipped with a German-imported air purification system, with humidity kept constant in the 45%-55% range. A specially designed shock-absorption system reduces the sense of bumpiness by 60% when the train passes through the Duku Highway section. The whole train uses soundproof glass, with nighttime running noise below 35 decibels, equivalent to a library environment.Ground dining:Selected 12 local time-honored restaurants
Special arrangements:Kanas Tuva family banquet, Ili lavender-themed afternoon tea
Dietary restrictions:Inform customer service in advance to provide special meals such as vegetarian/low-sugar
🎒 [Pre-trip preparation checklist]
1. Documents: original valid ID + 3 copies
2. Clothing: outdoor jacket + quick-dry clothes + comfortable hiking shoes
3. Electronics: spare camera battery + 256G memory card
4. Medicines: personal regular medicines + cold medicine + gastrointestinal medicine
5. Others: folding umbrella + thermos + sunscreen
📞 [Professional consultation channel]
🗺️[Simple itinerary]Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing to obtain:
Real-time remaining seat information
Customized itinerary plans
Details of promotional activities
Emergency contact methods
💡 [Itinerary optimization suggestions]
Photography enthusiasts:It is recommended to choose May-June departures and bring a wide-angle lens
Families with children:July-August travel is recommended; book horseback riding experiences in advance
Senior travelers:It is recommended to choose September departures to avoid the tourism peak
In-depth travelers:You may apply to extend your stay in Kashgar Old City by 2 days
📌 [Important note]
This route involves border areas; please ensure your passport is valid for more than 6 months. The train’s daily 20:00-22:00 is equipment maintenance time, during which viewing services will be suspended. In case of extreme weather, some sections may be changed to land transportation, subject to the guide’s on-site notice.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism charter trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
