2027 Snow Lotus Pre Sale Now Open Third Generation New Orient Express Seats First Come, First Served
No need to drive yourself or endure endless transfers—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple classes, from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourism train charter tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
✨ [2027 Snow Lotus Train pre-sale now open:Third-generation New Oriental Express, N ways to unlock the hidden wonders of Northern Xinjiang] ✨
Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a symphony of snow-capped mountains and grasslands, a whisper between lakes and forests. While you are still regretting the hurried, superficial pace of regular tour groups, the third-generation New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus Train” has arrived with a fully upgraded experience, condensing the essence of Northern Xinjiang into a 14-day in-depth journey. This charter train is not recommended as a means of transportation, but rather as a mobile luxury hotel, allowing you to fully enjoy the stunning scenery of Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and more in comfort.
🌄 [Route Highlights:Three generations of upgrades, experience evolved again]
The third-generation New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus Train” has made three major upgrades on the original basis:
🚂 Hardware upgrade:The entire train adopts a low-noise design, with carriages equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. Each carriage is recommended to have 3-4 compartments, maximizing privacy.
🍽 ️ Service upgrade:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing 24-hour hot water, luggage handling, attraction commentary, and other services. The dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine and Chinese and Western light meals.
📸 Experience upgrade:Multiple “off-train photography time” sessions are arranged during the itinerary. When stopping at attractions such as the Three Bays of Kanas and Sayram Lake, passengers can get off to take photos, avoiding crowds.
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary:14 days crossing the four seasons of Northern Xinjiang]
✨[2027 Snow Lotus Train pre-sale now open: Third-generation New Oriental Express, N ways to unlock the hidden wonders of Northern Xinjiang]✨(The following itinerary is the summer version; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signed contract)
📅 Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi to gather
After arrival, check into the hotel. Recommended free activities:Experience the ethnic customs of various groups at the International Grand Bazaar, or visit the Xinjiang Museum to learn about Silk Road history.
📅 Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – Altay
Depart by charter train in the morning, arrive at Keketuohai in the afternoon, visit Zhongshan and the Irtysh Grand Canyon, and return to the charter train in the evening to head to Altay.
📅 Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Cross the Ahe Highway, enjoying grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountain scenery along the way. Arrive at Hemu Village in the evening, stay in a Tuvan wooden cabin, and experience a bonfire party.
📅 Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Summer in Northern Xinjiang is a symphony of snow-capped mountains and grasslands, a whisper between lakes and forests. While you are still regretting the hurried, superficial pace of regular tour groups, the third-generation New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus Train” has arrived with a fully upgraded experience, condensing the essence of Northern Xinjiang into a 14-day in-depth journey. This charter train is not recommended as a means of transportation, but rather as a mobile luxury hotel, allowing you to fully enjoy the stunning scenery of Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and more in comfort.Photograph the morning mist at Hemu at dawn, head to Kanas in the afternoon, visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), and take a boat tour on the lake.
📅 Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Wucaitan – New Oriental Express charter train
Head to Chonghu’er town in the morning, visit Wucaitan in the afternoon, and board the charter train in the evening to Jinghe.
📅 Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Spend the whole day touring Sayram Lake, driving or cycling around the lake. Head to Yining in the evening and check into the hotel.
📅 Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Visit the Nalati Sky Grassland in the morning, and experience horseback riding or home visits with people of various ethnic groups in the afternoon.
📅 Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
🌄[Route Highlights: Three generations of upgrades, experience evolved again]Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway, enjoying snow-capped mountains, canyons, and grasslands along the way. Arrive at Bayanbulak in the evening and photograph the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
📅 Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express charter train
Visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon in the morning, and board the charter train in the afternoon to Kashgar.
📅 Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata, and arrive at Tashkurgan in the evening.
Take a tourist charter train to tour beautiful Xinjiang. Choose freely from multiple specifications, from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
📅 Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Experience home visits with people of various ethnic groups in the morning, visit Karakul Lake in the afternoon, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
📅 Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
The third-generation New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus Train” has made three major upgrades on the original basis:Visit Kashgar Old Town in the morning, and board the charter train in the afternoon to Turpan.
📅 Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Visit the Jiaohe Ancient City and Karez wells, and return to Urumqi in the evening.
📅 Day14:Urumqi – Send-off
Airport transfer according to flight time; end of itinerary.
💰 [Price Description:Two seat categories to meet different needs]
2027 “Snow Lotus Train” pre-sale prices (subject to contract; may fluctuate with departure dates):
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person
🚂 Hardware upgrade: The entire train adopts a low-noise design, with carriages equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. Each carriage is recommended to have 3-4 compartments, maximizing privacy.1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, compartment area approximately 12㎡, equipped with bathroom, viewing sofa, and desk.
Premium Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person
1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, compartment area approximately 15㎡. In addition to basic configurations, a minibar and humidifier are added.
📅 [Departure Dates:Starting and ending in Urumqi, covering summer and autumn]
Multiple departure dates available from April to September 2027, specifically:
April 16, May 7, May 20, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 30, September 13, September 27.
📝 [Registration Method:Professional service, comfortable travel]
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Simply provide your name, contact information, and departure date to reserve a seat. The customer service manager will recommend suitable seats according to your needs and assist with signing contracts, payment, and other procedures.
🍽️ Service upgrade: Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing 24-hour hot water, luggage handling, attraction commentary, and other services. The dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine and Chinese and Western light meals.💡 [Cost Description and Service Description]
Cost includes:Charter train seat fee, hotel accommodation fee, meal fee (including charter train meals and attraction meals), attraction tickets, guide service fee, and travel accident insurance.
Cost does not include:Personal expenses (for single-person registration, our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and attraction tickets not mentioned in the itinerary.
Special notes:Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by mutual agreement. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or policy, the travel agency will assist passengers in changing the itinerary or processing refunds. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
📞 [Consultation Method]
For more details, you may consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The customer service team will provide 24-hour online service to answer all questions about the itinerary, prices, seats, and more.
🌿 [Why choose the New Oriental Express?]
This journey is not recommended just for sightseeing, but also as an immersive cultural experience. From the morning mist of Kanas to the starry sky over Sayram Lake, from the grasslands of Nalati to the plateau of the Pamirs, every scene has been carefully selected, and every stop reserves ample time for photos or in-depth experiences. The butler service, specialty meals, and bathrooms on the charter train make long-distance travel comfortable and worry-free.
In 2027, let us board the “Snow Lotus Train” and use 14 days to understand the summer of Northern Xinjiang. Limited seats, first come first served!
For more details about Xinjiang tourism charter trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
