New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Duku Highway Route Schedule Presale, How to Book Tickets, Fare Inquiry

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus special train department manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. 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.
2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Duku Highway Route Departure Presale Guide:A mobile viewing platform running through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
Detailed introduction to the route or destination
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “mobile scenic hotel,” connecting the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang with the deserts and canyons of southern Xinjiang. The 2027 upgraded train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and humidification systems, with oxygen supply equipment specially optimized for the altitude differences along the Duku Highway (from a minimum of 600 meters to a maximum of 3,400 meters).
The Duku Highway that the train passes through is called by “Chinese National Geography” a “scenic avenue running through the spine of the Tianshan Mountains,” and is recommended to be open for 4 months each year. Along the way, you can see the wonder of four seasons appearing at the same time: from the snowy spruce forests of northern Xinjiang to the yardang landforms of southern Xinjiang, from the winding nine bends and eighteen turns of Bayanbulak to the red rock walls of the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon. The 1,300-kilometer journey condenses 80% of Xinjiang’s landform types.
The current train specially designs a “double night travel mode,” using nighttime travel to save daytime hours and striving to give tourists more than 6 hours of in-depth sightseeing at core scenic areas such as Kanas and Sayram Lake. The entire train is equipped with professional onboard doctors to respond to possible altitude sickness, and the dining car provides catering services with seasonal menus changed daily.
Brief itinerary
The itinerary strictly follows the arrangement below:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun

2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Duku Highway Route Departure Presale Guide: A mobile viewing platform running through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas
Day04 Kanas – Hemu
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining
Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan

Detailed introduction to the route or destination Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
Price description
2027 presale departure dates and price system:
June departures:June 2 / 16 / 30
Premium Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people)
August-September departures:August 11 / 28, September 13 / 27
Premium Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person

As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “mobile scenic hotel,” connecting the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang with the deserts and canyons of southern Xinjiang. The 2027 upgraded train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and humidification systems, with oxygen supply equipment specially optimized for the altitude differences along the Duku Highway (from a minimum of 600 meters to a maximum of 3,400 meters).Price includes: accommodation throughout the train, land first-class vehicle use, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, and professional guide services. Prices may fluctuate with changes in fuel surcharges, and the final price is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Current presale offers an “early bird privilege,” subject to actual consultation and signing.
Registration method
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to secure seats 60 days in advance; departures from June to September each year often sell out 45 days before departure. At registration, valid identification information is required for purchasing shuttle tickets and scenic area insurance. Foreign tourists need to additionally submit a copy of a valid visa.
Fee description and service description
Fees include:
Transportation:Dedicated tourist train from Urumqi to Urumqi plus local air-conditioned buses

Travel by tourist special 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 route and train introduction)
Accommodation:Train compartments + four-star hotels in scenic areas (Kanas/Hemu are characteristic wooden cabins)
Catering:3 main meals per day (including specialty meals such as roast whole lamb banquet and cold-water fish banquet)
Tickets:First admission tickets to 12 5A scenic areas including Tianshan Tianchi/Kanas/Nalati
Services:Professional bilingual guides + onboard medical staff + 24-hour luggage butler

The Duku Highway that the train passes through is called by “Chinese National Geography” a “scenic avenue running through the spine of the Tianshan Mountains,” and is recommended to be open for 4 months each year. Along the way, you can see the wonder of four seasons appearing at the same time: from the snowy spruce forests of northern Xinjiang to the yardang landforms of southern Xinjiang, from the winding nine bends and eighteen turns of Bayanbulak to the red rock walls of the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon. The 1,300-kilometer journey condenses 80% of Xinjiang’s landform types.Fees do not include:
Personal consumption and optional items during the itinerary
(For single-person registration, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing)
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
Service guarantees:
Each group is equipped with 2 licensed guides and 1 staff member
The train is disinfected regularly every day and provides disposable toiletries
A Xinjiang specialty gift pack worth 800 yuan is given as a gift
Travel accident insurance is purchased for the entire trip (coverage 500,000 yuan/person)
Special notes

The current train specially designs a “double night travel mode,” using nighttime travel to save daytime hours and striving to give tourists more than 6 hours of in-depth sightseeing at core scenic areas such as Kanas and Sayram Lake. The entire train is equipped with professional onboard doctors to respond to possible altitude sickness, and the dining car provides catering services with seasonal menus changed daily.The Duku Highway is usually open from early June to early October, subject to announcements by the transportation department. In case of traffic control, a backup plan will be activated:The Day9 itinerary will be changed to “Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Korla.”
The Kanas scenic area implements a reservation system with a daily limit of 3,000 people. The travel agency will make reservations on your behalf 7 days in advance; if full, visits to Baihaba Village will be coordinated.
When the train passes through areas above 3,000 meters in altitude, the guide will remind tourists to reduce strenuous exercise, and the carriages are equipped with portable oxygen cylinders.
Seasonal limited experiences
June:Lavender blooms in the Ili River Valley, and wildflowers cover the Nalati Grassland
July-August:The water of Kanas Lake is emerald green, and cycling around Sayram Lake
September:Golden birch forests in the morning mist of Hemu Village, and the fruit harvest season in southern Xinjiang
Best daily photography times:
07:00-09:00 Morning mist at Kanas Lake
12:00-14:00 Blue ice wonder of Sayram Lake (recommended, visible in June)

Brief itinerary20:00-22:00 Night view of Kashgar Old City
Equipment suggestions
Clothing:Jacket + fleece liner (temperature differences in mountainous areas can reach 20°C)
Footwear:Waterproof hiking shoes + lightweight slippers (for use on the train)
Accessories:Polarized sunglasses + SPF50+ sunscreen + folding umbrella
Electronics:Spare camera batteries (batteries drain quickly in low temperatures) + power bank
Current presale policy:
Pay a deposit from now until March 31, 2027, to enjoy the “stay 3 nights, upgrade 1 night” privilege (limited to Xiyue Golden Diamond cabin)
Groups of 4 traveling together receive a drone aerial photography service worth 1,500 yuan
All departures are equipped with an onboard photographer, who uploads 30 retouched photos daily to a dedicated cloud album
(The information in this article was updated in January 2027. Specific itinerary details may be slightly adjusted according to actual conditions, and the final version is subject to the travel contract.)
Snow Lotus tourist special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus special train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase