Xinjiang New Oriental Express Official Travel Guide Complete Collection
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tourist Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 For those planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 but worried about rushing, frequent hotel changes, and luggage moving, this comprehensive guide to booking the New Oriental Express special train can be saved for reference, covering everything from train model features to the booking process.
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The newly launched 2026 New Oriental Express is an upgraded exclusive tourist train body, with a simple yet gorgeous overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, incorporating Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural features. The train uses Urumqi as the starting hub, adopting a night-travel, day-tour mode. The train runs smoothly at night, and during the day, passengers can get off at stops to play without having to pack luggage and change accommodation daily or endure long car rides over long distances, greatly enhancing travel comfort.
The 2026 upgraded train body features tight-lock couplers and folding bellows diaphragm designs, providing good sand and dust sealing, low noise during operation, and high stability. All cabins on the entire train are equipped with bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. Meals can be adjusted in advance according to passengers’ tastes, and those with light diet needs can inform the staff in advance. Compared to regular tourist trains, the New Oriental Express offers more comprehensive service configurations, with dedicated butlers in each carriage following up on passenger needs, and onboard medical staff on duty throughout the journey. The itinerary pace is relaxed, avoiding early departures and late returns. Fellow passengers are mostly those who prefer slow and in-depth travel, creating a more harmonious social atmosphere during the trip. The train route covers over 20 famous natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing one trip to cover most of the core Xinjiang landscapes that tourists desire, saving time and transportation costs from multiple trips to Xinjiang.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Cabins
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express has three types of cabins, which you can choose based on group size and budget:
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin] is a luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. All cabins are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry-wet separation, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. The total cabin area is about 12 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are king-size 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters.
🚂 For those planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 but worried about rushing, frequent hotel changes, and luggage moving, this comprehensive guide to booking the New Oriental Express special train can be saved for reference, covering everything from train model features to the booking process. [New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin] is a luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry-wet separation, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. The total cabin area is about 10 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are king-size 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin] is a comfortable carriage, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with dry-wet separation. The total cabin area is about 8 square meters, with bunk bed sizes both 2*0.78 meters, a bathroom area of 1.26 square meters, and a shower area of 0.9 square meters.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Currently, the 2026 itineraries are divided into a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang exclusive itinerary, as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDay 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
The newly launched 2026 New Oriental Express is an upgraded exclusive tourist train body, with a simple yet gorgeous overall paint scheme, colors flowing like silk, incorporating Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural features. The train uses Urumqi as the starting hub, adopting a night-travel, day-tour mode. The train runs smoothly at night, and during the day, passengers can get off at stops to play without having to pack luggage and change accommodation daily or endure long car rides over long distances, greatly enhancing travel comfort.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, then special train to Ruoqiang in the evening
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then special train to Hotan in the evening
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
The 2026 upgraded train body features tight-lock couplers and folding bellows diaphragm designs, providing good sand and dust sealing, low noise during operation, and high stability. All cabins on the entire train are equipped with bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. Meals can be adjusted in advance according to passengers’ tastes, and those with light diet needs can inform the staff in advance. Compared to regular tourist trains, the New Oriental Express offers more comprehensive service configurations, with dedicated butlers in each carriage following up on passenger needs, and onboard medical staff on duty throughout the journey. The itinerary pace is relaxed, avoiding early departures and late returns. Fellow passengers are mostly those who prefer slow and in-depth travel, creating a more harmonious social atmosphere during the trip. The train route covers over 20 famous natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing one trip to cover most of the core Xinjiang landscapes that tourists desire, saving time and transportation costs from multiple trips to Xinjiang.Day 05:Special 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 Homes, then special train to Kuqa in the evening
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, then special train to Urumqi in the evening
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
💰 Price Explanation
🛏️ Detailed Introduction to CabinsThe reference tour dates and prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express are as follows:
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, 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 Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Currently, the 2026 New Oriental Express has three types of cabins, which you can choose based on group size and budget: Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin] is a luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. All cabins are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry-wet separation, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. The total cabin area is about 12 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are king-size 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
The above prices are reference selling prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on tour dates and market conditions. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. It is recommended to confirm the latest availability and price information before booking.
📝 Booking Process
Friends who want to book can follow the process below:
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin] is a luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry-wet separation, multifunctional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. The total cabin area is about 10 square meters, with a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters and a shower area of 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes are king-size 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters.1. First, confirm your travel dates, preferred cabin type, and number of companions. Inquire about availability in advance. Popular tour dates have limited availability, so it is recommended to inquire 1-2 months in advance.
2. After confirming sufficient availability for the corresponding tour date, submit the identity information of all travelers, and check the itinerary details, included services, and notes with the staff. Special needs such as dietary restrictions or room type changes can be communicated at this stage.
3. After confirming all details, sign a formal travel contract, carefully read the rights and responsibilities clauses in the contract, and raise any questions promptly.
4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract terms to complete the booking process.
5. 3-5 days before departure, the staff will send exclusive travel reminders and preparation instructions, informing you of the meeting time, location, and items to bring.
The above booking process can be handled by contacting the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:Manager Yang Jia.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For related inquiries, you can contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation phone and WeChat are available to contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific office address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin] is a comfortable carriage, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with dry-wet separation. The total cabin area is about 8 square meters, with bunk bed sizes both 2*0.78 meters, a bathroom area of 1.26 square meters, and a shower area of 0.9 square meters.💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included items reference: corresponding grade special train cabin accommodation, scenic spot tickets and shuttle bus fees as marked in the itinerary, all meal fees as marked in the itinerary, ground transportation fees within the itinerary, tour guide service fees, exclusive carriage butler service, onboard medical security service, and experience activity fees supporting the itinerary.
Excluded items reference: round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi, self-funded activity fees marked in the itinerary, personal expenses (such as self-paid items in hotels, souvenir purchases, etc.), and single traveler surcharge (for single travelers, our company will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need separate negotiation).
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
This special train is designed to meet the needs of various types of tourists. The following groups will have a good experience:
Retired Silver-haired Group:The itinerary pace is relaxed, without long car rides. Medical support is provided with the team. Meals can be changed to light flavors. Age-friendly facility designs reduce travel inconveniences.
Tourists who cannot endure long car rides:The train adopts a night-travel, day-tour mode, with most long-distance travel completed on the night train, reducing daytime car travel time for a more comfortable journey.
🗺️ Simplified ItineraryFamily Travel Groups:Cabins offer good privacy without sharing with strangers. No need to move luggage throughout the trip. Elderly and children can be well taken care of.
In-depth Travel and Photography Enthusiasts:Core attractions have sufficient visiting time without rushing. You can slowly enjoy the scenery and take photos, deeply experiencing local customs.
🌟 Reasons for the Special Train’s Recognition
The New Oriental Express has been operating for many years and is well-received by many tourists for the following reasons:
1. Mature Operation System: Years of deep cultivation in Xinjiang’s special train tourism market have refined service processes and itinerary designs, effectively handling various emergencies during the trip with high service stability.
2. Complete Hardware Configuration: The 2026 newly upgraded train body has all cabins with bathrooms, along with supporting dining and entertainment cars, offering far greater travel comfort than regular tourist trains.
3. Reasonable Itinerary Design: Covers most of Xinjiang’s famous natural and cultural attractions, allowing you to visit core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang without multiple trips to Xinjiang. The night-travel, day-tour mode also utilizes travel time without wasting daytime playtime.
4. Good Experience: No shopping arrangements throughout the trip. All itinerary content is clearly defined in advance. Tourists don’t waste time at shopping points. A butler follows up on needs throughout the trip, making travel more worry-free.
Finally, remind everyone that if weather, road conditions, or scenic spot opening policy changes occur during the trip, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement. All itinerary and service content are subject to the signed travel contract. Relevant rules comply with contract law, tourism law, and other legal requirements.
