Xinjiang New Orient Express Official Website Train Facilities Introduction and Fees
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 The Comfortable Choice for Xinjiang Travel in 2026:Complete Guide to the New Oriental Express Luxury Tour Train
✨ Introduction to the Train and Route Features
The train’s starting and ending point is Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As Xinjiang’s transportation hub, most cities across the country have direct flights to Urumqi, making travel connections very convenient. The third-generation New Oriental Express, upgraded and renewed in 2026, is a representative product of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘high-quality’ tour trains. The entire train uses unique folding bellows diaphragms and tight-lock couplers, balancing sand-proof sealing with quiet stability, adapting to Xinjiang’s complex road conditions. Even when passing through Gobi sections, the carriages remain stable and quiet.
The train itself features newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, along with a dome star restaurant and a multi-functional bar area. During travel breaks, guests can relax and socialize in the leisure areas. The train is equipped with a five-star dining team, and meals can be adjusted according to tourists’ dietary preferences, including light flavors to suit the needs of different age groups. Medical staff accompany the train, so any health issues can be promptly addressed.
In terms of routes, the New Oriental Express’s itineraries have been optimized multiple times, covering the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Summer routes showcase northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, lakes, and canyons, while October’s southern Xinjiang routes feature poplar forests, ancient cities, and cultural landscapes. There’s no need to plan routes or book hotels and cars yourself—all itinerary connections are arranged by the staff, truly enabling worry-free travel.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Cabin Types
🟡 New Oriental Express Premium Gold Triple Cabin:This is a luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 12 square meters, the bathroom is 1.5 square meters, the shower is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed.
🟠 New Oriental Express Joy Gold Quad Cabin:This is a luxury carriage with a capacity of 8 people, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 10 square meters, the bathroom is 1.5 square meters, the shower is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed.
🔵 New Oriental Express Platinum Gold Five Cabin:This is a comfort-class carriage with a capacity of 10 people, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 8 square meters, the upper bunk size is 2*0.78 meters, the lower bunk size is 2*0.78 meters, the bathroom is 1.26 square meters, and the shower is 0.9 square meters.
🚂 The Comfortable Choice for Xinjiang Travel in 2026: Complete Guide to the New Oriental Express Luxury Tour Train🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Summer Version Itinerary
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
✨ Introduction to Train and Route FeaturesDay 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
The train’s starting and ending point is Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As Xinjiang’s transportation hub, most cities across the country have direct flights to Urumqi, making travel connections very convenient. The third-generation New Oriental Express, upgraded and renewed in 2026, is a representative product of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘high-quality’ tour trains. The entire train uses unique folding bellows diaphragms and tight-lock couplers, balancing sand-proof sealing with quiet stability, adapting to Xinjiang’s complex road conditions. Even when passing through Gobi sections, the carriages remain stable and quiet.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
The train itself features newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, along with a dome star restaurant and a multi-functional bar area. During travel breaks, guests can relax and socialize in the leisure areas. The train is equipped with a five-star dining team, and meals can be adjusted according to tourists’ dietary preferences, including light flavors to suit the needs of different age groups. Medical staff accompany the train, so any health issues can be promptly addressed.Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will launch 2 new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort-class. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 5 carriages with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort-class carriages with a capacity of 10 people. The entire train has private bathrooms in cabins, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
In terms of routes, the New Oriental Express’s itineraries have been optimized multiple times, covering the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Summer routes showcase northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, lakes, and canyons, while October’s southern Xinjiang routes feature poplar forests, ancient cities, and cultural landscapes. There’s no need to plan routes or book hotels and cars yourself—all itinerary connections are arranged by the staff, truly enabling worry-free travel. Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
🛏️ Detailed Introduction to Cabin Types Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Joy Gold (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Platinum Gold (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. Specific details are based on actual consultation and signing.
📝 Booking Process
🟡 New Oriental Express Premium Gold Triple Cabin: This is a luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 12 square meters, the bathroom is 1.5 square meters, the shower is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed.To book the New Oriental Express train, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the availability of the desired departure date and the price details of the corresponding cabin type. Staff will simultaneously send detailed itinerary materials for reference.
2. After confirming the travel date and cabin type, submit the valid identity information of all travelers to the staff for advance ticket issuance and insurance purchase.
3. After both parties discuss the itinerary details and service content without issues, sign a formal tourism contract to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract to complete the booking. Within 7 working days before departure, staff will send detailed travel instructions, including information on items to bring, meeting time and location, etc. Pick-up service is available within Urumqi city.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For specific contact information, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Phone inquiries can be made to the customer service, WeChat inquiries to the customer service, and offline store addresses can be obtained from the customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
🔹 Included Items Reference:
🟠 New Oriental Express Joy Gold Quad Cabin: This is a luxury carriage with a capacity of 8 people, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 10 square meters, the bathroom is 1.5 square meters, the shower is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are 2*1.7 meters for the double bed and 2*0.85 meters for the single bed.The full train accommodation cost for the booked cabin, as well as the ground accommodation costs indicated in the itinerary.
The first admission ticket fees for the scenic spots indicated in the itinerary.
All meal costs indicated in the itinerary, including meals on the train dining car and ground group meals. Meal flavors can be adjusted according to needs.
Ground transportation connection costs within the itinerary, no need for additional taxis or car rentals.
Tour guide services with the group and medical support services on the train.
Costs for special experience activities arranged in the itinerary.
🔹 Excluded Items Reference:
Transportation costs (airfare, train tickets, etc.) from the departure point to and from Urumqi.
Self-funded activities and personal consumption within the scenic spots.
🔵 New Oriental Express Platinum Gold Five Cabin: This is a comfort-class carriage with a capacity of 10 people, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The cabin area is about 8 square meters, the upper bunk size is 2*0.78 meters, the lower bunk size is 2*0.78 meters, the bathroom is 1.26 square meters, and the shower is 0.9 square meters. Single travelers: our company will try to arrange room sharing, but special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes, traffic controls, etc.).
Notes:Specific details are based on actual consultation and signing. All regulations are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
🆚 Advantages Compared to Other Tourist Trains
Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains on the market, the New Oriental Express has clear advantages:
All cabins are equipped with bathrooms with separate wet and dry areas, so there’s no need to share public bathrooms with other passengers, offering higher privacy and comfort.
Meals can be adjusted to light flavors according to tourist needs, catering to the dietary requirements of elderly tourists and those with sensitive stomachs.
The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily sightseeing time controlled within a reasonable range. There are no rushed travel schedules, and sufficient time is allocated for sightseeing and photography at each attraction.
A doctor accompanies the entire trip, providing better basic health protection. Any sudden discomfort can be promptly addressed.
🗺️ Simple Itinerary Fellow travelers are mostly like-minded enthusiasts of in-depth travel, with high topic compatibility, allowing you to make like-minded friends during the journey.
Luggage is stored in the train cabin throughout the trip, eliminating the need to move luggage each time you change accommodation, saving a lot of trouble.
Long-distance journeys are all spent on the stable train, avoiding long hours of car travel and reducing travel fatigue.
👥 Suitable Participants
Retired Seniors:The itinerary has a slow pace, no long car rides, and medical support on the train for safer travel.
Travelers who cannot tolerate long car rides:Most long-distance journeys are completed on the stable train, avoiding the bumps of long car travel.
Family Travel Groups:Cabins can be converted into double beds as needed, making it convenient to care for the elderly and children without frequent hotel changes.
Photography Enthusiasts:The itinerary covers multiple core scenic areas of Xinjiang, with sufficient time allocated for photography at each attraction without rushing.
🌟 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
The New Oriental Express has been favored by many tourists since its launch. First, the 2026 upgraded hardware facilities provide a comfortable travel experience. Second, the itinerary covers the best attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need to plan routes yourself—all connections are arranged by the staff, making it very convenient. Additionally, different cabin tiers cater to tourists with various budgets, offering a wide range of choices. With multiple departure dates throughout the year, you can see corresponding seasonal landscapes, such as northern Xinjiang’s grasslands and flowers in summer and southern Xinjiang’s golden poplars in autumn, meeting the needs of tourists traveling at different times.
Before traveling, learn about Xinjiang’s climate characteristics and bring appropriate clothing. In case of special circumstances, both parties can negotiate to adjust the itinerary to ensure the best travel experience.
