North South Xinjiang Panorama Special Train Snow Lotus, Third Generation New Oriental Express Comfortable Slow Travel
No need to drive yourself or rush around—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 tourist train 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)
🌄 [North-South Xinjiang Panorama Special Train New Orient:Unlock Xinjiang’s poetry and distant places in 14 days] 🌄
As the train slowly pulls out of Urumqi Station, the Gobi outside the window is gradually replaced by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The 14-day journey is like a scroll slowly unfolding—this is not an ordinary train trip, but a “mobile five-star hotel” created by the third-generation New Orient Express. As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Orient Express uses a slow-travel model of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” allowing tourists to deeply experience the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in comfort. This article will reveal the unique charm of this journey from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and pricing system.
🚂 [Route Highlights:Why choose the New Orient Express?]
🔹 Special train upgrade:The third-generation model’s “Xiyue Golden Diamond” and “Noble Golden Diamond” carriages are equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and humidification systems. Luggage can be left on the train throughout the journey, with no need to frequently move luggage.
🔹 Off-peak sightseeing:Night travel saves time, allowing longer daytime stays at scenic spots. For example, Kanas Scenic Area usually requires a 2-hour queue, but special train tourists can enter with priority, avoiding peak crowds.
🔹 In-depth experience:The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Koktokay, Hemu Village, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Pamir Plateau, balancing nature and culture.
🔹 Service details:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing 24-hour hot water, free mineral water, and emergency medicines; the dining car provides meals, including Xinjiang specialties such as baked buns and hand-grabbed rice.
📅 [Simple Itinerary:A 14-day visual feast across four seasons]
🌄 [North-South Xinjiang Panorama Special Train New Orient: Unlock Xinjiang’s poetry and distant places in 14 days] 🌄According to the recently finalized “Simple Itinerary,” this journey starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang with the deserts and plateaus of southern Xinjiang. The specific arrangements are as follows:
✨ Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
Recommended free-time activities:Experience handicrafts of all ethnic groups at the International Grand Bazaar, or go to Hongshan Park to overlook the city panorama.
✨ Day02:Urumqi-Koktokay-Altay
Take the special train across the Junggar Basin, and in the afternoon visit Koktokay National Geopark to see Zhongshan and the Irtysh Grand Canyon.
✨ Day03:Altay-Ahe Highway-Hemu Village
Cross the “most beautiful highway in China,” the Ahe Highway, accompanied by snow-capped mountains, forests, and streams along the way; arrive at Hemu Village in the evening, stay in a Tuvan wooden house, and watch the curling cooking smoke.
✨ Day04:Hemu-Kanas
As the train slowly pulls out of Urumqi Station, the Gobi outside the window is gradually replaced by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The 14-day journey is like a scroll slowly unfolding—this is not an ordinary train trip, but a “mobile five-star hotel” created by the third-generation New Orient Express. As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Orient Express uses a slow-travel model of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” allowing tourists to deeply experience the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in comfort. This article will reveal the unique charm of this journey from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and pricing system.Photograph the morning mist in Hemu at dawn, then head to Kanas Lake in the afternoon, take a boat tour of the “color-changing lake,” and visit Immortal Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay.
✨ Day05:Kanas-Chonghu’er-Wucaitan-Special Train
In the morning, cross the forest secret realm of Chonghu’er Town; in the evening, enjoy the sunset over the Yardang landforms and the Irtysh River at Wucaitan.
✨ Day06:Jinghe-Sayram Lake-Yining
Cycle or hike around Sayram Lake and feel the deep blue of “the last tear of the Atlantic”; in the afternoon, go to Yining and visit Kazanqi Folk Village.
✨ Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland
Ride horses on the Nalati Sky Grassland, interact with local people of all ethnic groups, and taste freshly boiled milk tea and naan.
✨ Day08:Nalati-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Bayinbulak
🚂 [Route Highlights: Why choose the New Orient Express?]Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway and enjoy the Tianshan snow peaks and grassland scenery along the way; in the evening, wait for the sunset wonder of “nine suns” on the Bayinbulak Grassland.
✨ Day09:Bayinbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa Grand Canyon-Special Train
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Danxia landforms of Kuqa Grand Canyon, and feel the heat of the “Flaming Mountains.”
✨ Day10:Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Pamir Scenic Area-Tashkurgan
After flying to Kashgar, head straight to the Pamir Plateau to visit the pure waters of Baisha Lake and the majesty of Muztagh Ata.
✨ Day11:Tashkurgan-Tajik Family Visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Take the tourist train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, choose freely from multiple specifications ranging 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)
Enter the homes of people of all ethnic groups and experience intangible cultural heritage such as eagle flutes and eagle dances; return to Kashgar in the evening and stroll through the old city night market.
✨ Day12:Kashgar-Turpan-Special Train
Fly to Turpan, visit the Karez wells and Flaming Mountains, and learn about Western Regions grape cultivation and drying-house culture.
🔹 Special train upgrade: The third-generation model’s “Xiyue Golden Diamond” and “Noble Golden Diamond” carriages are equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and humidification systems. Luggage can be left on the train throughout the journey, with no need to frequently move luggage.✨ Day13:Turpan-Urumqi
Return to Urumqi, free time or shop for specialties such as dried fruit and carpets.
✨ Day14:Urumqi-Departure
Airport transfer according to flight time, ending the journey.
💰 [Price Description:A transparent system with no optional paid items throughout the journey]
According to the latest 2027 quotation plan, the New Orient Express offers two carriage choices:
🔹 Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people)
🔹 Noble Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people)
🔹 Off-peak sightseeing: Night travel saves time, allowing longer daytime stays at scenic spots. For example, Kanas Scenic Area usually requires a 2-hour queue, but special train tourists can enter with priority, avoiding peak crowds.Cost includes:Accommodation on the special train throughout the journey, scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, main meals (8 dishes and 1 soup), guide service, insurance, etc.; excludes personal consumption and. Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the specific price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
📅 [Departure Dates:12 recommended tour dates throughout the year]
To ensure experience quality, the New Orient Express recommends 12 departure dates throughout the year, all starting and ending in Urumqi:
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:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency]
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected departure date. The customer service manager will assist with signing the contract, payment, and other procedures.
💡 [Cost Description and Service Description]
✔ Cost includes:Special train accommodation, scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, main meals, guide service, insurance.
🔹 In-depth experience: The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Koktokay, Hemu Village, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Pamir Plateau, balancing nature and culture.✔ Cost excludes:Personal consumption, (for single registrations we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation), and major transportation to and from Urumqi.
✔ Service standards:No consumption arrangements are made throughout the journey, and sufficient time is allowed at scenic spots; the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
✔ Special notice:Prices and remaining seats are subject to the contract or customer service confirmation; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
⚠ ️[Notes:Must-read list before travel]
🔸 Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; bring items such as a windbreaker, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
🔸 The Pamir Plateau is at a high altitude; it is recommended to prepare altitude sickness medicine in advance.
🔸 The special train does not accept children registering alone; at least one adult must accompany them.
🔸 Scenic area opening hours may change due to weather; local notices shall prevail.
🌿 [Conclusion:A slow journey about Xinjiang]
The 14-day journey is not only a geographical crossing, but also an in-depth dialogue with nature and culture. From the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang to the deserts and plateaus of southern Xinjiang, from Tuvan wooden houses to the eagle dances of people of all ethnic groups, the New Orient Express redefines Xinjiang travel with a “mobile home.” Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing to start your North-South Xinjiang panorama journey!
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
