Traveling by Train in Xinjiang New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Number Southern and Northern Xinjiang Itinerary Duration Reference
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 economy to luxury classes in multiple configurations. 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)
🚂 【Tour Xinjiang by Train:New Oriental Express Snow Lotus号 North and South Xinjiang In-Depth Exploration Guide】🚂
On the vast land of Xinjiang, the railway is not only a transportation artery but also a window opening onto magnificent mountains and rivers. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “New Oriental Express Snow Lotus” 14-day North and South Xinjiang charter train itinerary, redefining train travel with the concept of a “mobile luxury hotel,” connecting the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural hidden gems north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. This article will help you fully understand this distinctive product from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and service details.
🌄 I. Route Features:“Panoramic Xinjiang” on the Train
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train but a “mobile viewing platform” customized for high-end travel. The train adopts a fully enclosed design, equipped with large viewing windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. Each carriage is recommended to accommodate 6-8 people, striving for privacy and comfort. The itinerary covers Altay, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang; Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang; as well as classic routes such as the Duku Highway and the Ili River Valley. Through the “land tour + charter train movement” model, it reduces the fatigue of long-distance driving and maximizes time for exploring attractions.
🔍 2026 Upgrade Highlights:
The train adds a “Starry Sky Dome Carriage,” where you can view the Milky Way of southern Xinjiang at night;
Equipped with a professional onboard photographer, providing free travel photography services;
In cooperation with local intangible cultural heritage inheritors, a “Carriage Culture Classroom” is added to experience the handicrafts of various ethnic groups.
🗺 ️ II. Simple Itinerary:14 Days Crossing North and South Xinjiang (Summer Edition)
📅 Daily Key Arrangements:
✨ Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
🚂【Tour Xinjiang by Train: New Oriental Express Snow Lotus North and South Xinjiang In-Depth Exploration Guide】🚂Recommended Free Time Activities:Experience the handicrafts of various ethnic groups at the International Grand Bazaar, or visit the Xinjiang Museum to see the “distinctive folk customs” mummies.
✨ Day02:Urumqi – Keketuohai – Altay
Take the charter train across the Junggar Basin, enjoying the scenery of the Gurbantünggüt Desert along the way; arrive at Keketuohai in the afternoon and visit Zhongshan and the No. 3 Mine Pit.
✨ Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Drive through the “most beautiful highway in China,” the Ahe Highway, stopping along the way at Xiaodonggou and Tuolehaite Grassland; stay in a wooden cabin in Hemu Village in the evening, watching the Tuvan people’s cooking smoke and the starry sky.
✨ Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Hike the three bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) and climb the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook the lake; optionally take a boat deep into the center of the lake.
✨ Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Five-Colored Beach – Charter Train
In the morning, cross the Chonghu’er Canyon; in the afternoon, experience the wonder of “one river separating two banks, each forming its own world” at the Five-Colored Beach; in the evening, board the charter train heading south.
✨ Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Cycle or drive around Sayram Lake and visit “the last tear of the Atlantic”; in the afternoon, cross the Guozigou Bridge to Yining and stay overnight in the Kazanqi Folk Village.
On the vast land of Xinjiang, the railway is not only a transportation artery but also a window opening onto magnificent mountains and rivers. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “New Oriental Express Snow Lotus” 14-day North and South Xinjiang charter train itinerary, redefining train travel with the concept of a “mobile luxury hotel,” connecting the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural hidden gems north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. This article will help you fully understand this distinctive product from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and service details.✨ Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Ride horses on the Nalati Sky Grassland, visit local families of various ethnic groups, and taste freshly boiled milk tea and baursak.
✨ Day08:Nalati – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway, stopping along the way at the Qiao’erma Martyrs Cemetery and the Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery; in the evening, wait for the “nine suns” sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak.
✨ Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Charter Train
Challenge the southern section of the Duku Highway and explore the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon; in the evening, take the charter train to Kashgar.
✨ Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Travel via the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, checking in at Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata; in the afternoon, visit the Stone City and Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan County.
✨ Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Family Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Visit local families of various ethnic groups and experience the eagle flute and Tajik dance; on the way back to Kashgar, stop at Karakul Lake to view the Kongur Tiube Peak up close.
✨ Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – Charter Train
🌄 I. Route Features: “Panoramic Xinjiang” on the TrainIn the morning, tour the Kashgar Old City, visit the century-old teahouse and the Id Kah Mosque; in the afternoon, take the charter train to Turpan.
✨ Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and the Karez Paradise, and taste seedless white grapes in the Grape Valley; return to Urumqi in the evening.
✨ Day14:Urumqi – Group Drop-off
Airport transfer according to flight time; end of itinerary.
💰 III. Price Description:High-End Customization, Transparent Consumption
Tour beautiful Xinjiang by tourist charter train, choose freely from economy to luxury classes in multiple configurations. 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)
💎 Quotation Plans (2026 Reference):
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people)
Honorable Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people)
📌 Price Includes:
Charter train soft sleeper carriage accommodation throughout (including bathroom);
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train but a “mobile viewing platform” customized for high-end travel. The train adopts a fully enclosed design, equipped with large viewing windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. Each carriage is recommended to accommodate 6-8 people, striving for privacy and comfort. The itinerary covers Altay, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in northern Xinjiang; Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang; as well as classic routes such as the Duku Highway and the Ili River Valley. Through the “land tour + charter train movement” model, it reduces the fatigue of long-distance driving and maximizes time for exploring attractions. Land segment 7-55 seat air-conditioned tourist vehicles (this quotation is a reference vehicle price; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!);
13 nights of high-end hotel or distinctive homestay accommodation;
Full-board meals (including specialty meals:roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, Kashgar pigeon soup);
First admission tickets to attractions and shuttle bus fees;
Professional tour guide and onboard doctor services.
⚠ ️ Notes:
Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; subject to contract confirmation;
For single-person registration, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; in special circumstances, a supplement must be negotiated;
Prices for special groups such as children and the elderly must be inquired separately.
📞 IV. Registration Method:Professional Service, Comfortable Travel
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for departure date availability, customization needs, and contract details.
🔍 2026 Upgrade Highlights:📋 V. Cost Description and Service Details
🔹 Costs Not Included:
Personal consumption (such as shopping, entertainment items);
Round-trip major transportation to and from Urumqi;
Travel accident insurance (self-purchase recommended);
Additional costs caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes).
🔹 Service Commitment:
No shopping stores are arranged throughout the entire trip, with no hidden consumption;
The itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement;
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🚌 VI. Vehicle Recommendations:Comfortable, Adaptable to Diverse Needs
The train adds a “Starry Sky Dome Carriage,” where you can view the Milky Way of southern Xinjiang at night;🔸 Land Segment Vehicles:
7-12 seat business vehicles:Suitable for small groups or family travel, equipped with leather seats and onboard refrigerators;
19-33 seat medium-sized coaches:Standard tourist vehicles, suitable for teams of 10-20 people;
37-55 seat large coaches:Suitable for large teams, equipped with USB charging ports and luggage compartments.
🌿 VII. Travel Tips:Make Your Trip Better
Best Season:June-September (grasslands in northern Xinjiang are lush green, and fruits in southern Xinjiang are fragrant);
Clothing Suggestions:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker and sun protection items;
Cultural Respect:Remove shoes and wear long pants when visiting; avoid publicly discussing folk culture topics;
Border Policies:A permit is required in advance to go to the Pamir Plateau (the travel agency can handle it on your behalf).
🌅 Conclusion:A Comfortable Experience of “Slow Travel”
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not only a geographical crossing but also an in-depth dialogue between culture and nature. During the 14-day itinerary, you will avoid crowded attractions, enjoy the flowing scenery outside the window in the private space of the charter train, and listen to the stories of various ethnic groups in local homes. Whether it is the snow-capped mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang or the gobi and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, this route will let you feel the diversity and inclusiveness of “Beautiful Xinjiang.”
If you would like to know the latest 2026 departure date availability or customize an itinerary, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Let us use the train as a boat to carry you toward the poetry and distant places of Xinjiang! 🌄✨
For more details about Xinjiang tourism charter trains, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
