New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Hong Kong and Macau Compatriots Riding the Snow Lotus, Ticket Booking Channels, How to Book and Register in One Article
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: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus train department manager Guo Jing 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 crossing magnificent mountains and rivers
[Detailed introduction to the route or destination]
As the train slowly pulls out of Urumqi Station, the scroll unfolding outside the window is breathtaking—snow-capped mountains stretch in the distance, grasslands lie like carpets nearby, and lakes are set upon the earth like sapphires. This New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, called a “mobile viewing platform” by tourists of all ethnic groups, has become a popular choice for in-depth experiences of Xinjiang’s scenery since its upgrade and renovation in 2025. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, and each carriage is equipped with an oxygen supply system, particularly suitable for tourists from Hong Kong and Macao to adapt to the plateau environment.
The biggest highlight of the train lies in its “scenery moves with the train” design concept. The entire train features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and some carriage roofs are equipped with observation skylights, allowing passengers to enjoy a 360-degree view of the morning mist over Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, the autumn colors of Kanas, and the starry sky over Sayram Lake without leaving the train. The dining car system newly upgraded in 2027 has specially introduced a Cantonese cuisine chef team, offering specialties such as Cantonese morning tea and Hong Kong-style roast meats daily, paired with Xinjiang’s local seasonal fruits to meet the taste needs of tourists from different regions.
[Simple itinerary]
According to the latest schedule, the summer 2027 departures will follow the route below:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains – Beitun
New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile viewing platform crossing magnificent mountains and rivers 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
[Detailed introduction to the route or destination] Day12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Residences – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
[Price description]
According to the latest schedule for 2027, this route offers two cabin choices:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Prestige Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (3 private rooms per carriage, capacity 6 people, all equipped with bathroom and viewing sofa)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (4 private rooms per carriage, capacity 8 people, all equipped with bathroom)
As the train slowly pulls out of Urumqi Station, the scroll unfolding outside the window is breathtaking—snow-capped mountains stretch in the distance, grasslands lie like carpets nearby, and lakes are set upon the earth like sapphires. This New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, called a “mobile viewing platform” by tourists of all ethnic groups, has become a popular choice for in-depth experiences of Xinjiang’s scenery since its upgrade and renovation in 2025. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, and each carriage is equipped with an oxygen supply system, particularly suitable for tourists from Hong Kong and Macao to adapt to the plateau environment.Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Prestige Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
Special note:The above prices include full-journey transportation, accommodation, meals, and first admission tickets to attractions, excluding personal expenses and border permit processing fees. Prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, and the final price shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
[Registration method]
Registration and consultation can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides a multilingual service team and has opened a dedicated consultation channel especially for Hong Kong and Macao tourists, providing service daily from 9:00 to 21:00. It is recommended to complete registration procedures 30 working days in advance to reserve your preferred cabin and process relevant documents.
Travel by tourist train to tour 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)
[Fee description and service description]
Fees include:
Exclusive carriage seat on the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
The biggest highlight of the train lies in its “scenery moves with the train” design concept. The entire train features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and some carriage roofs are equipped with observation skylights, allowing passengers to enjoy a 360-degree view of the morning mist over Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, the autumn colors of Kanas, and the starry sky over Sayram Lake without leaving the train. The dining car system newly upgraded in 2027 has specially introduced a Cantonese cuisine chef team, offering specialties such as Cantonese morning tea and Hong Kong-style roast meats daily, paired with Xinjiang’s local seasonal fruits to meet the taste needs of tourists from different regions. Professional guide accompaniment throughout the journey (with Cantonese-speaking commentators)
13 nights of accommodation (including train accommodation and selected hotels)
23 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Travel accident insurance
Fees do not include:
Border permit processing fee (about 200 yuan/person)
Personal expenses and optional items
[Simple itinerary] (For single registrants, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Service features:
1. Medical support: Each carriage is equipped with a first-aid kit, and green channels have been established with Grade 3A hospitals along the route
2. Photography service: Professional photographers accompany to record wonderful moments, with a complimentary electronic album
3. Cultural experience: Arrangements for family visits with people of various ethnic groups, song and dance performances by people of various ethnic groups, and other special activities
4. Flexible changes: In case of extreme weather or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement
[Notes on border inspections during the itinerary]
According to the latest regulations for 2027, traveling to Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County requires a border permit. The travel agency will assist with processing in a unified manner, and the following materials are required:
1. Valid Hong Kong and Macao Residents’ Permit for Traveling to and from the Mainland
According to the latest schedule, the summer 2027 departures will follow the route below:2. 2 recent bareheaded ID photos with white background
3. A completed “Border Permit Application Form”
Inspection notes:
Photography is prohibited at border checkpoints; please follow the instructions of on-site staff
Items carried must cooperate with guidance; it is recommended to reduce carry-on luggage
In principle, no cross-regional movement will be arranged after 20:00 each day
If the itinerary needs to be temporarily changed due to special circumstances, ensuring the safety of tourists will be the primary principle
[Special notice]
For the summer 2027 departures, a “Family Reunion Package” is specially offered: 2 adults and 1 child traveling together can enjoy a 20% discount on the child fare (limited to children under 12). The train has a parent-child activity area, providing children’s picture books, educational toys, and other facilities to make the family trip more relaxed and enjoyable.
This journey crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains is not only a visual feast but also an in-depth experience of cultural blending. As the train slowly passes along the Duku Highway, the changing scenery of the four seasons outside the window forms a wonderful contrast with the warm service inside the carriage, allowing every passenger to find their own travel memories.
Snow Lotus tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Snow Lotus train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
