Xinjiang Xuelian Train Official Website Ticket Booking Portal and Schedule Inquiry
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to book the New Oriental Express but worried about irregular channels and contract pitfalls?
This guide will explain in detail how to book easily and worry-free, avoiding potential risks.
🛤 ️ Getting to Know the New Oriental Express:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express is one of China’s representative high-end tourist trains, operating on the Xinjiang Urumqi Group route, connecting core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang. It is an iconic choice for experiencing ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’.
✨ 2026 New Upgrade Highlights
New Train Body:The luxury and comfort train bodies have been renewed, with overall paintwork incorporating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements.
Private Experience:The entire train features private bathroom compartment designs, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars.
Professional Guarantee:The train is equipped with medical staff, star-rated chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors for interactions, offering services like on-board photography.
📍 Train Starting Point:Urumqi
The itinerary usually starts from Urumqi, a convenient transportation hub for entering and leaving Xinjiang, making it easy to connect with flights or trains.
🗺 ️ Route Features
🚂 Want to book the New Oriental Express but worried about irregular channels and contract pitfalls?‘Depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’:Fully utilizes nighttime travel, focusing on sightseeing during the day for an efficient itinerary.
Direct Train to Scenic Spots:Reduces the hassle of frequently changing hotels, with luggage accompanying the entire journey.
Panoramic Tour:One itinerary covers Xinjiang’s highlights like Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and the Pamir Plateau.
🛌 Detailed Explanation of Three Golden Diamond Compartments:Your Mobile Private Space
The New Oriental Express mainly offers three types of Golden Diamond compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, wet and dry separation, ensuring privacy and comfort during the trip.
1. Premium Golden Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 6)
Layout:1 carriage, containing 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed).
Configuration:Each compartment has a leisure double sofa, table and chairs, and bathroom.
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 12㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double) / 2×0.85m (single).
2. Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 8)
Layout:5 carriages, each containing 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed).
This guide will explain in detail how to book easily and worry-free, avoiding potential risks.Configuration:Each compartment has leisure table and chairs, and bathroom.
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 10㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double) / 2×0.85m (single).
3. Boyue Golden Diamond Five-Compartment (Comfort · Capacity 10-20)
Layout:7 carriages, each containing 5 compartments, each with a bathroom.
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 8㎡ | Upper bunk 2×0.78m | Lower bunk 2×0.78m | Bathroom approx. 1.26㎡ | Shower approx. 0.9㎡.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview:Classic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
The following is an overview of the summer and autumn southern Xinjiang itineraries provided, with specific arrangements subject to the contract.
Summer Version Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🛤️ Getting to Know the New Oriental Express: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 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 – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
The New Oriental Express is one of China’s representative high-end tourist trains, operating on the Xinjiang Urumqi Group route, connecting core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang. It is an iconic choice for experiencing ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’.October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special 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: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 Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
✨ 2026 New Upgrade HighlightsDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price and Departure Reference
Important Note:The New Oriental Express is a tourist train, not sold through 12306. Prices and schedules are subject to real-time announcements by the operator and partner travel agencies.
2026 Partial Departures and Reference Prices
May 6, May 14
Premium Golden Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Changsanjao Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Boyue Golden Diamond:49,999 RMB/person (Third, fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, June 30
Premium Golden Diamond:67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 RMB/person
New Train Body: The luxury and comfort train bodies have been renewed, with overall paintwork incorporating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements.Boyue Golden Diamond:56,999 RMB/person (Third, fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, June 25
Premium Golden Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (Third, fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
September 3
Premium Golden Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond:59,999 RMB/person (Third, fourth person: 30,000 RMB/person)
October 15, October 25
Premium Golden Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Private Experience: The entire train features private bathroom compartment designs, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars.Xiyue Golden Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Golden Diamond:36,999 RMB/person (Third, fourth person: 20,000 RMB/person)
Price Explanation
The above are reference prices for some departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc.
Children, etc. fees are subject to the final contract.
🔑 How to Book? Detailed Channels and Process
To protect your rights, please book through regular channels.
1. Booking Channels
：The New Oriental Express is operated by the Urumqi Group and accepts bookings through designated travel agencies.
Recommended Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is one of the partner institutions that can assist with booking.
Tip:Do not transact through personal WeChat, unqualified intermediaries, or other irregular channels to avoid risks.
Professional Guarantee: The train is equipped with medical staff, star-rated chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors for interactions, offering services like on-board photography.2. Booking Process
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency to learn about routes, departures, prices, and availability.
2. Contract Signing: After confirmation, provide personal information and sign an electronic contract on the national tourism regulatory platform.
3. Payment: Pay a deposit (reference: about 20,000 RMB/person for Golden Diamond compartments) and the balance (usually 30 days before departure) as agreed.
4. Pre-departure: Receive the departure notice before departure and arrive in Urumqi as required.
3. Contact Us
Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consultation Method:For details or to verify information, contact their customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included Items (Subject to Contract)
New Oriental Express train ticket and berth fee.
📍 Train Starting Point: Urumqi Ground transportation and hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Most first-entry tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Meals within the itinerary (usually hotel breakfast + main meals).
Tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
Some departures may include on-board doctors, special experiences, etc.
Excluded Items (Subject to Contract)
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Scenic spot tickets and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
Service Features
The itinerary usually starts from Urumqi, a convenient transportation hub for entering and leaving Xinjiang, making it easy to connect with flights or trains.Professional Team:Equipped with experienced leaders, guides, and on-board doctors to ensure the itinerary and experience.
Senior-Friendly:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, reducing travel fatigue, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family trips.
All-Inclusive for Specified Items:Reduces consumption links, with a relatively fixed itinerary arrangement, saving effort and worry.
💡 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. Worry-Free: Book through regular channels, contract protection, professional team service throughout, especially friendly for middle-aged and elderly.
2. Comfortable and Convenient: Entire train with private bathroom compartments, strong privacy; travel at night, play during the day, efficient and hassle-free itinerary.
3. In-Depth Experience: Covers highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, with rich activities like intangible cultural heritage experiences and cultural lectures, making the itinerary not monotonous.
4. Quality Service: Equipped with star-rated chefs and medical care on board, with good dining and medical support, high service standards.
⚠ ️ Important Reminders Before Booking
1. Ensure to sign a formal contract: All commitments like itinerary, fees, cancellation rules, etc., must be written into the contract.
2. Beware of low-price traps: Prices significantly lower than market rates may pose risks; do not trust them easily.
3. Be rational about cancellations: Travel product cancellations are affected by various factors; read relevant terms carefully before signing.
4. Pay attention to health conditions: The itinerary involves plateaus and long-distance travel; act according to your health and consult a doctor if necessary.
