Xinjiang New Oriental Express Official Website Online Booking Steps
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s 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.
🚞 Set off anew in 2026! The New Oriental Express takes you to unlock a new way of slow travel in Xinjiang.
Want to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains in one go without the fatigue of long-distance self-driving or the hassle of frequent transfers disrupting your travel rhythm? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express train can meet your comfort expectations for a Xinjiang trip. As a unique travel product deeply integrating railways and cultural tourism, this train starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting over 20 natural and cultural core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a slow travel mode of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with scenery shifting as the train moves,’ allowing tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm in a comfortable mobile space without repeatedly moving luggage.
The 2026 New Oriental Express features two new train bodies: luxury and comfort types. The luxury carriages include 1 carriage with a capacity of 6 people and 5 carriages with a capacity of 8 people, while the comfort carriages include 7 carriages with a capacity of 10 people. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing convenience for leisure, entertainment, and dining during the trip. The train’s overall paint is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, incorporating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage into the design details. From the moment you board, you can feel the regional characteristics. Compared with other tourist trains on the market, the New Oriental Express has outstanding advantages:
Relaxed itinerary without rushing:Adopting a night-travel, day-tour mode, all travel time is placed at night, leaving ample time during the day to visit attractions. No need to get up early to catch the bus like ordinary group tours, nor to endure long rides on highway buses, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
Thoughtful dining arrangements:Meals cater to the taste needs of different age groups, with a lighter flavor to avoid the gastrointestinal burden of heavy oil and salt, ensuring a pleasant dining experience during the journey.
Comprehensive support system:Accompanied by a doctor throughout the trip, sudden physical discomfort can be promptly addressed, making travel more secure.
Humanized service:The train is equipped with a dedicated butler and age-friendly one-touch call buttons, ensuring timely responses and assistance for tourists of all ages.
Hassle-free travel:All large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout the trip. When getting off to explore, you only need to carry personal items, avoiding the hassle of dragging luggage when changing accommodations.
🚞 Set off anew in 2026! The New Oriental Express takes you to unlock a new way of slow travel in Xinjiang.Good private experience:All compartments have bathrooms with wet and dry separation, maintaining a comfortable living state even during long journeys.
Currently, this train is suitable for a wide range of people, including elderly tourists wanting a leisurely trip, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, tourists seeking quality travel experiences, and family groups wanting a worry-free Xinjiang trip. Over the years, the New Oriental Express has been popular among tourists. On one hand, its route planning covers the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions, allowing tourists to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang without making their own itineraries. On the other hand, its travel mode balances sightseeing efficiency and comfort, solving the pain points of long distances and frequent transfers in Xinjiang travel. Coupled with comprehensive service configurations, tourists with different needs can find suitable travel options.
✨ Detailed introduction to train compartments:
The train currently offers three different types of compartments, allowing tourists to choose based on their travel needs and budget:
[New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond Three-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage type, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard double-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed mode. All compartments are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet and dry separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 12 square meters, the bathroom area is 1.5 square meters, the shower area is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are king-size bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment] Belongs to the luxury carriage type, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard double-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet and dry separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 10 square meters, the bathroom area is 1.5 square meters, the shower area is 1.06 square meters, and the bed sizes are king-size bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Golden Diamond Five-Compartment] Belongs to the comfort carriage type, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 compartments, each equipped with a bathroom with wet and dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The total compartment 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 area is 1.26 square meters, and the shower area is 0.9 square meters.
📅 Simple itinerary:
Want to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains in one go without the fatigue of long-distance self-driving or the hassle of frequent transfers disrupting your travel rhythm? The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express train can meet your comfort expectations for a Xinjiang trip. As a unique travel product deeply integrating railways and cultural tourism, this train starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting over 20 natural and cultural core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a slow travel mode of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with scenery shifting as the train moves,’ allowing tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm in a comfortable mobile space without repeatedly moving luggage.Currently, the train offers two itinerary routes for different travel seasons: the summer version and the October southern Xinjiang itinerary:
[Summer Version Itinerary at a Glance]
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
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
The 2026 New Oriental Express features two new train bodies: luxury and comfort types. The luxury carriages include 1 carriage with a capacity of 6 people and 5 carriages with a capacity of 8 people, while the comfort carriages include 7 carriages with a capacity of 10 people. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, providing convenience for leisure, entertainment, and dining during the trip. The train’s overall paint is simple yet magnificent, with colors flowing like silk, incorporating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage into the design details. From the moment you board, you can feel the regional characteristics. Compared with other tourist trains on the market, the New Oriental Express has outstanding advantages: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 – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – 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]
Relaxed itinerary without rushing: Adopting a night-travel, day-tour mode, all travel time is placed at night, leaving ample time during the day to visit attractions. No need to get up early to catch the bus like ordinary group tours, nor to endure long rides on highway buses, greatly reducing travel fatigue.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – 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 – Yulong Kashgar 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 Tomb, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Thoughtful dining arrangements: Meals cater to the taste needs of different age groups, with a lighter flavor to avoid the gastrointestinal burden of heavy oil and salt, ensuring a pleasant dining experience during the journey.Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price explanation:
Different departure dates for the 2026 New Oriental Express correspond to different reference prices, as follows:
May 6, May 14
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindou, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Comprehensive support system: Accompanied by a doctor throughout the trip, sudden physical discomfort can be promptly addressed, making travel more secure.June 1, June 30
Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Humanized service: The train is equipped with a dedicated butler and age-friendly one-touch call buttons, ensuring timely responses and assistance for tourists of all ages.September 3
Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Hassle-free travel: All large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout the trip. When getting off to explore, you only need to carry personal items, avoiding the hassle of dragging luggage when changing accommodations.The above prices are reference prices. Prices and availability may vary by departure date. Specific details are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
📝 Booking process:
Tourists wishing to book the New Oriental Express train can follow the process below:
1. Confirm your travel time and preferred compartment type in advance. Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s customer service to understand the availability for corresponding departure dates.
2. After confirming sufficient availability for the desired departure date, submit personal identification information for subsequent procedures such as ticketing and scenic area entry.
3. Communicate with both parties on itinerary details, service content, precautions, and other related matters. After confirming all content is correct, sign a formal tourism contract.
4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract terms to complete the booking.
5. About 3 days before departure, staff will send detailed pre-trip notices, informing about the meeting point, items to bring, local travel precautions, etc.
Tourists can also directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s booking manager, Manager Yang Jia, to complete the booking process.
Good private experience: All compartments have bathrooms with wet and dry separation, maintaining a comfortable living state even during long journeys.📞 Registration method:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s customer service, add their WeChat for inquiries, or obtain offline store addresses from customer service.
📋 Cost and service explanation:
[Included items]
Accommodation costs for the selected compartment on the New Oriental Express within the corresponding itinerary
First admission ticket costs for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary
Ground transportation transfer costs indicated in the itinerary
Meal costs indicated in the itinerary
Currently, this train is suitable for a wide range of people, including elderly tourists wanting a leisurely trip, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, tourists seeking quality travel experiences, and family groups wanting a worry-free Xinjiang trip. Over the years, the New Oriental Express has been popular among tourists. On one hand, its route planning covers the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions, allowing tourists to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang without making their own itineraries. On the other hand, its travel mode balances sightseeing efficiency and comfort, solving the pain points of long distances and frequent transfers in Xinjiang travel. Coupled with comprehensive service configurations, tourists with different needs can find suitable travel options. Service fees for accompanying staff and doctor
Experience project costs indicated in the itinerary
[Excluded items]
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
Personal consumption and self-funded project costs not indicated in the itinerary
Single occupancy costs. For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange room sharing, but special cases require separate negotiation.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, temporary scenic area changes, etc.)
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
💡 Travel tips:
Xinjiang has an actual time difference of about 2 hours from eastern regions, with summer sunset times around 10 PM. Adjust your daily routine before traveling to better adapt to the local pace. UV rays are strong locally, so bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sun protection items regardless of the season. Some mountainous scenic areas have lower temperatures, so even in summer, bring a light jacket for warmth. Some border area attractions require a travel permit in advance; consult the travel agency for assistance. During the trip, if force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or policies occur, both parties can agree to reasonably change the itinerary, with cancellation and change rules following relevant tourism law regulations.
