Macau Tourists Booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Registration Notice, Official Ticket Channels Summary

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus train? For the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train, tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus train department manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
New Oriental Express Snow Lotus:A mobile viewing platform across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains — an exclusive travel guide for Macau tourists
Route highlights:A panoramic experience of Xinjiang’s aesthetics across the four seasons
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “mobile landscape hotel,” deeply integrating train travel with Xinjiang’s geographical features. The carriages feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and an intelligent temperature control system, keeping passengers at a comfortable 22°C while crossing deserts, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. The train is equipped with bathrooms, viewing bars, starry-sky domes, and other facilities. During nighttime travel, the carriage lights automatically adjust to a soft mode, striving to let passengers enjoy deep sleep while on the move.
Special train services
The dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine:A daily rotating menu including classic dishes such as baked samsa, hand-grabbed rice, and big-plate chicken, with ingredients sourced from local organic farms.
Cultural experience area:A display corner for ethnic musical instruments where passengers can try playing the rawap and dutar and participate in simple dance lessons.
Emergency support:Each carriage is equipped with AED first-aid equipment, and the onboard doctor holds a practicing physician qualification certificate and can handle emergencies such as altitude sickness and heatstroke.
Current operating status and seasonal suitability
According to recent 2026 data, the Snow Lotus operates year-round, but presents different landscapes in different seasons:
Spring (April-May):Apricot blossoms bloom in the Ili River Valley, and the train makes a temporary stop at a wild apricot forest viewing platform.

New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains — an exclusive travel guide for Macau touristsSummer (June-August):The Nalati Grassland enters its excellent viewing period, and the train adjusts its speed and extends the stay in the grassland section.
Autumn (September-October):The forests of Kanas are ablaze with color, and the train adds a branch itinerary to Baihaba Village (a permit must be applied for in advance).
Winter (November-March):The “Ice and Snow Special Train” mode is launched, adding shuttle service to the Tianshan Ski Resort, and the carriages provide hand warmers, ginger tea, and other cold-weather supplies.
Brief itinerary
The train adopts a “land tour + in-depth fixed-point exploration” model, with the following core itinerary each day:
Day 1:Nationwide – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day 3:Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas
Day 4:Kanas – Hemu
Day 5:Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South

Route highlights: A panoramic experience of Xinjiang’s aesthetics across the four seasonsDay 6:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 8:Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day 9:Bayanbulak – Southern section of the Duku Highway – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Day 13:Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Nationwide
Price description (2026 departures)

The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “mobile landscape hotel,” deeply integrating train travel with Xinjiang’s geographical features. The carriages feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and an intelligent temperature control system, keeping passengers at a comfortable 22°C while crossing deserts, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. The train is equipped with bathrooms, viewing bars, starry-sky domes, and other facilities. During nighttime travel, the carriage lights automatically adjust to a soft mode, striving to let passengers enjoy deep sleep while on the move.According to the current schedule, the price system is as follows:
June departures (June 2, June 16, June 30):
Prestige Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people)
July-August departures (July 14, July 28, August 11):
Prices same as June departures

Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
September departures (August 30, September 13, September 27):
Prestige Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
Cost includes:

Special train servicesAccommodation throughout the train journey (including bathroom)
Three meals daily (including specialty meals)
First admission tickets to attractions
Professional guide service
Onboard medical support
Cost excludes:
Personal expenses
Permit processing fees (if required)
Optional specialty experience activities
Price notice:

The dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine: a daily rotating menu including classic dishes such as baked samsa, hand-grabbed rice, and big-plate chicken, with ingredients sourced from local organic farms.The final price is subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate due to market fluctuations, policy changes, and other factors.
Children’s prices require separate inquiry, subject to actual consultation and signing.
Registration method
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and the following materials are required:
Valid identification document (Hong Kong and Macao Residents’ Permit to Travel to and from the Mainland)
Health commitment letter (a declaration of no major diseases must be signed)
Special dietary requirements statement (such as halal meals, vegetarian, etc.)
Service description
Room-sharing policy:For single applicants, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing is not possible, a supplement is required, with the specific amount subject to actual consultation.
Itinerary changes:In case of force majeure factors such as extreme weather or road closures, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.

Cultural experience area: a display corner for ethnic musical instruments where passengers can try playing the rawap and dutar and participate in simple dance lessons.Payment methods:Credit cards, UnionPay cards, electronic payments, and other methods are supported. Full payment must be completed 30 days before departure.
Travel tips
Document preparation:In addition to the permit, it is recommended to carry a copy of your passport, as some border area checkpoints may require verification.
Clothing suggestions:The train maintains a constant temperature of 22°C, but outdoor temperature differences are large, so equipment such as windbreakers, sun hats, and sunglasses should be prepared.
Cultural etiquette:When visiting, shoes must be removed and long trousers worn; women need to cover their heads with scarves (bring your own or receive on site).
Photography timing:Morning mist at Sayram Lake, starry skies at Kanas, and sunset at Nalati are the three golden photography periods; it is recommended to secure your spot in advance.
Compliance notice
This route is sold on an agency basis by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and all services comply with the provisions of the Tourism Law.
The train operator holds legitimate operating qualifications issued by the transportation department, and the vehicles undergo regular inspections.
Protection of passenger rights:If service quality issues arise during the trip, complaints may be filed with the local tourism authorities or resolved through legal channels.
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus takes “slow travel, deep experience” as its core concept, allowing passengers to feel Xinjiang’s grandeur and delicacy while on the move. Whether it is the thrill of crossing the Duku Highway or gazing at the tranquility of Karakul Lake, this train will open a window for you to rediscover Xinjiang.
Snow Lotus tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus train manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase