Urumqi Round Trip New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, North and South Xinjiang Scenery Along the Way
No need to drive yourself or rush between places—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)
✨ 【Urumqi start and end, New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: Full analysis of in-depth tour around North and South Xinjiang】✨
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “moving star-rated hotel.” The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of North and South Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. The newly upgraded Snow Lotus in 2027 further adds a starry-sky dome carriage and a specialty dining area, offering Xinjiang-flavored cuisine and freshly ground coffee to meet passengers’ dual needs for quality and experience.
The North-South Xinjiang loop covers the essential attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains:North Xinjiang is famous for the autumn colors of Kanas and Hemu Village and the snow mountains and grasslands of Altay, while South Xinjiang is known for the ancient city of Kashgar, the snow mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and the vastness of the Taklamakan Desert. The train adopts a “train follows the people” model, traveling at night to save time and stopping at core scenic areas during the day for in-depth visits, avoiding the long-distance rushing of traditional bus tours. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and families seeking slow travel.
🚂 Simple itinerary (Summer 2027 edition)
Understand the itinerary at a glance (Summer edition)
✨【Urumqi start and end, New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: Full analysis of in-depth tour around North and South Xinjiang】✨📍 Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
📍 Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
📍 Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
📍 Day04:Hemu – Kanas
📍 Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Wucaitan – New Oriental Express charter train
📍 Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
📍 Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination📍 Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
📍 Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express charter train
📍 Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
📍 Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
📍 Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
📍 Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
📍 Day14:Urumqi – Send-off
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a “moving star-rated hotel.” The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, allowing passengers to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of North and South Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. The newly upgraded Snow Lotus in 2027 further adds a starry-sky dome carriage and a specialty dining area, offering Xinjiang-flavored cuisine and freshly ground coffee to meet passengers’ dual needs for quality and experience.💰 Price explanation
The 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus offers two cabin choices. The price includes train accommodation, scenic area tickets, all meals throughout the journey, and guide service. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing:
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person, 4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people, equipped with viewing windows and desks;
Premium Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person, 3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people, with added bathroom and sofa rest area.
Travel by tourist train to enjoy 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)
⚠ ️ Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates; the signed contract between both parties shall prevail. The 2027 departure dates (Urumqi start and end) are:April 16, May 7/20, June 2/16/30, July 14/28, August 11/30, September 13/27.
📝 Registration method
The North-South Xinjiang loop covers the essential attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains: North Xinjiang is famous for the autumn colors of Kanas and Hemu Village and the snow mountains and grasslands of Altay, while South Xinjiang is known for the ancient city of Kashgar, the snow mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, and the vastness of the Taklamakan Desert. The train adopts a “train follows the people” model, traveling at night to save time and stopping at core scenic areas during the day for in-depth visits, avoiding the long-distance rushing of traditional bus tours. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and families seeking slow travel.You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Simply provide your name, contact information, and number of travelers to complete pre-registration. Customer service will assist in confirming itinerary details based on seat availability.
💡 Cost explanation and service explanation
Cost includes:Train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, all meals throughout the journey (including specialty meals), local guide service, and travel accident insurance;
Cost does not include:Personal expenses (for single applicants, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and optional entertainment items;
Service standards:The train is equipped with a professional medical team, scenic areas provide VIP channels to reduce queuing time, and no shopping stops are arranged throughout the journey;
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
🌿 Detailed explanation of must-visit attractions in North and South Xinjiang
🚂 Simple itinerary (Summer 2027 edition)North Xinjiang section:A symphony of nature and culture
Kanas:The newly opened Three Bays hiking route in 2027 (Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay) is paved with wooden boardwalks throughout and is suitable for visitors of all ages. The Tuvan village in the scenic area offers intangible cultural heritage experiences, where you can learn to make the Chuur (a reed pipe instrument).
Hemu Village:In summer, wildflowers cover the fields; in autumn, the forests are dyed in layers of color. A new sunrise viewing platform was added in 2027, equipped with professional photography guides to help visitors capture the cooking smoke rising from wooden houses in the morning mist.
Wucaitan:The Danxia landforms on both banks of the Irtysh River contrast sharply with the poplar forests. In 2027, the scenic area upgraded its viewing boardwalks and added multilingual guide signs.
South Xinjiang section:A collision of history and modernity
Kashgar Ancient City:The century-old teahouse, restored in 2027, offers free ethnic dance performances. A new handicraft market has been added in the Gaotai residential area, where you can watch pottery making on site.
Pamir Plateau:Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata is 3,600 meters above sea level. In 2027, the scenic area added a high-altitude adaptation guidance station and provides portable oxygen cylinder rental services.
Understand the itinerary at a glance (Summer edition)Duku Highway:The middle section from Nalati to Bayanbulak is famous for the sunset over the Kaidu River at the “Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.” In 2027, highway management limits traffic to 3,000 vehicles per day, and train passengers can avoid congestion and go directly to the viewing platform.
📌 Practical tips
Climate:The average summer temperature in North Xinjiang is 15-25°C, so windproof jackets are recommended; South Xinjiang is hot and dry in summer with strong ultraviolet rays, so sunscreen and sun hats are needed;
Transportation:The train provides free luggage check-in service (limited to 20kg/person); large luggage can be stored in the train’s luggage compartment;
Photography:Drones are prohibited in scenic areas such as Sayram Lake and Baisha Lake and must be stored in advance;
Dining:Train dining is mainly [omitted], with vegetarian options available. Special dietary needs can be communicated to customer service in advance.
📞 Consultation method
If you would like to know about the latest remaining seats for 2027, cabin upgrade options, or customized itineraries, you can contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide a detailed plan according to your needs to help you plan a comfortable and unforgettable Xinjiang journey!
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
