2027 New Oriental Express Supreme Golden Diamond Booking Guide, 14 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour, Detailed Registration Process Explained
How do I book the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? To book tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train, you must go through the professional and legitimate travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Guo Jing, manager of the New Oriental Express Special Train Department, 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.
2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond Booking Guide, 14-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Detailed Explanation of the Registration Process
I. Opening Conclusion: What Is This Route, and Is It Worth Booking in Advance?
The 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond 14-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is a customized railway cultural tourism package created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Using the third-generation “Snow Lotus” train as its carrier, it operates on a model of traveling at night and touring during the day, with fixed compartments, and a single price covering designated items within the itinerary, linking the lakes and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang with the Silk Road culture of Southern Xinjiang into a 14-day grand loop. The Premium Golden Diamond is the high-end cabin type on this route: each carriage has only 3 compartments with a capacity of 6 people, and each room is about 12 square meters, with a bathroom featuring dry-wet separation, a leisure double sofa and a reception area, and a dedicated butler throughout the journey. In terms of price, for the 2027 departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11, the Premium Golden Diamond is 68,999 yuan per person; for the August 30, September 13, and September 27 departures, the Premium Golden Diamond is 72,999 yuan per person; the Xiyue Golden Diamond is correspondingly 62,999 yuan per person and 66,999 yuan per person. To book the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond, it is recommended to consult customer service manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. at 181-3962-2229 as early as possible about departure dates and remaining seats, because Golden Diamond compartments are typically sold out half a year in advance, and popular departures become tight as soon as sales open.
II. What the Product Is: Detailed Explanation of the New Oriental Express and the Premium Golden Diamond Cabin Type
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train ticket product but a packaged tour package that does not sell tickets separately. After registration, it includes a special train compartment seat, hotel accommodation throughout the journey, first admission tickets to attractions within the itinerary and necessary shuttle fees, Xinjiang specialty meals, land tour coaches throughout, licensed guides, and travel accident insurance. The 2027 operating train set is the “Snow Lotus,” with the train set containing the Premium Golden Diamond and Xiyue Golden Diamond called the “Snow Lotus Purple Gold” and the train set containing the Platinum Golden Diamond called the “Snow Lotus Platinum.” The train body uses bellows vestibules and tight-lock couplers, with good sand-proof sealing and quiet, stable performance. The whole train is equipped with a dining car, a kitchen and crew living car, and a bar and leisure car, with wide-viewing windows and wireless network coverage throughout.
The Premium Golden Diamond compartment is about 12 square meters, with single beds 0.85 meters by 2 meters; the twin beds can be combined into a 1.7-meter by 2-meter large bed. It is equipped with a bathroom, dry-wet separation, a leisure double sofa, leisure tables and chairs, and a reception area, and some compartments can be arranged for in-room dining. Each carriage has 3 compartments with a capacity of 6 people, and an entire carriage has a capacity of 6 people, so the number of seats is limited. Comparison of the three Golden Diamond cabin types: Premium Golden Diamond has 3 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 6 people; Xiyue Golden Diamond has 4 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 8 people; Platinum Golden Diamond has 5 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 10 people, and all series are equipped with bathrooms and dry-wet separation. Some materials have different accounts of the total number of Premium Golden Diamond compartments across the whole train; the actual train set shall be subject to confirmation by customer service for the given period.
In terms of carriage atmosphere, during the day the train stops for sightseeing and tourists get off to see the sights; at night the train runs and luggage stays in the compartment, so there is no need to frequently change hotels and move luggage. The dining car provides main meals, a welcome banquet, and a farewell dinner. The bar and leisure car can arrange piano, KTV, projection, and coffee seating, and along the way there are also Xinjiang culture lectures and handicraft experiences. This “travel at night, tour during the day” rhythm uses the time of long-distance travel for sleep and leaves the whole day for scenic areas.
III. Simple Itinerary (Original Departure Itinerary)
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Colorful Beach – Chonghur – 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
Day12 Kashgar Old City – * – Gaotai Residences – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
IV. Attractions Along the Way and Opening Hours Reference
Tianshan Tianchi is located within Fukang City and is a scenic area centered on an alpine lake. It is generally open daily during peak season, with specific hours changing by season; it is recommended to confirm the day’s opening status with the scenic area or customer service before departure. Colorful Beach is near Burqin County town and is known for its colorful riverside yardang landforms; the light is better around sunset, and opening hours vary by season. The Kanas scenic area includes Kanas Lake, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay, and other sites; during peak season, visitors need to transfer to scenic area shuttle buses, and shuttle bus fees and tickets are subject to the scenic area’s day-of notice. Hemu Village is famous for its wooden house village and morning mist scenery, and there is a viewing platform in the village overlooking the panorama. Sayram Lake is a high-altitude alpine lake in Xinjiang, with wide views along the lakeside road; scenic area tickets and lakeside sightseeing bus fees are subject to the scenic area’s notice. Nalati Grassland is divided into areas such as the Sky Grassland and the River Valley Grassland; the scenic area is large and requires shuttle buses, with fees subject to the scenic area’s day-of notice. Bayanbulak Grassland is known for the meandering Kaidu River scenery and swan habitat, and sightseeing buses are required within the scenic area. The southern section of the Duku Highway connects Bayanbulak toward Kuqa, with the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon along the way; the highway is affected by snowfall and weather, and its annual opening period is not fixed, with passage subject to current notices from traffic authorities and the travel agency. For sites such as Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, and the Id Kah * complex, opening hours and visiting policies are subject to the scenic area’s day-of announcement; some * sites have time and dress requirements for visits, so please follow the guide’s on-site arrangements. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are toward the Pamir Plateau, with a Mustagh Ata viewing point along the way; the altitude is high and temperatures are low, so warm clothing is needed. In the Turpan direction, the Karez, Flaming Mountains, and Jiaohe Ancient City are all open-air or semi-open-air ruins; summer temperatures are high, so sun protection and hydration are recommended. Attraction tickets, shuttle buses, boat rides, and other items along the way are optional items outside the itinerary or partially included; whether they are included is subject to the contract.
V. Prices and Departure Dates
Prices for June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11
Premium Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan per person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan per person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Travel across beautiful Xinjiang by tourist special train, 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 route and train introduction)
Prices for August 30, September 13, and September 27
Premium Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan per person (3 compartments per carriage, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan per person (4 compartments per carriage, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The above are reference quotes for 2027 departure dates; prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates and registration time, and the specific terms shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
VI. Cost Description and Service Description
Costs generally include special train compartment seats, land tour coaches throughout, first admission tickets to attractions within the itinerary and necessary shuttle fees, meals throughout (including train meals and ground meals), special train accommodation and ground hotel accommodation, licensed guide services, travel accident insurance, and drinking water along the way. Specialty meals may include the special train welcome banquet, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, Sayram Lake fish meal, roast whole lamb banquet, Turpan fruit banquet, farewell dinner, and others, subject to the current itinerary and contract. Ground hotels are arranged according to alternative hotels or same-class hotels; if room availability is tight during peak season, hotels of no lower class than the alternatives will be arranged, and the specific room type is subject to actual check-in.
Costs generally do not include major transportation to and from Xinjiang, optional items outside the itinerary, personal expenses, and additional costs arising from force majeure factors. For single-person registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing cannot be arranged or the guest voluntarily stays alone, the supplementary difference must be negotiated separately, with the specific amount subject to the contract. Children’s prices, single berth differences, and other charges are subject to the customer service’s current quote and the contract.
This product is a * arrangement; during the itinerary, scenic area opening hours, weather conditions, road conditions, ticket policies, hotel room types, and other factors may change. Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by mutual agreement, and the specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing. All provisions are subject to the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations.
VII. Registration Method: How to Buy the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond
The 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond does not sell tickets separately through individual retail channels; registration and booking must be made uniformly through a travel agency. Mainland tourists, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan tourists, and foreign tourists can all consult customer service manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., phone 181-3962-2229, WeChat same number, to inquire about departure date remaining seats, cabin type differences, price details, and contract terms, and can also request an electronic itinerary brochure, departure schedule, detailed quote, and actual compartment photos. Please consult customer service for the specific offline address.
VIII. Detailed Explanation of the Registration Process
Step 1: Consult customer service. Call Guo Jing at 181-3962-2229 and explain the number of travelers, approximate travel month, and budget; customer service will introduce the current departure dates, cabin type differences, and price ranges.
Step 2: Choose the route and departure date. The 14-day grand loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is the main product, with other options such as in-depth Southern Xinjiang routes also available. Regarding departure dates, the 2027 departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 30, September 13, and September 27 have been announced. Popular departure dates have tight quotas, so early confirmation is recommended.
Step 3: Confirm the cabin type. Choose between Premium Golden Diamond and Xiyue Golden Diamond according to the number of people and budget; Premium Golden Diamond has 3 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 6 people, and Xiyue Golden Diamond has 4 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 8 people, both with bathrooms.
Step 4: Submit traveler information. Provide the names and valid ID information of all travelers for real-name registration and seat locking.
Step 5: Pay a deposit to lock seats. After the deposit is paid, customer service will reserve compartment seats for the guest to avoid being unable to book after the departure date is sold out.
Step 6: Sign the electronic contract. Confirm the itinerary, costs, rights and responsibilities of both parties, and precautions through an electronic travel contract meeting cultural tourism regulatory standards; after the contract is signed, registration is complete.
Step 7: Pre-departure preparation. Before departure, pay the relevant balance as notified by customer service, receive the departure notice and travel materials, arrive in Urumqi at the scheduled time for assembly, and be met by staff at the station.
IX. Common Questions and Practical Reminders
Q:Where do I register for the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond? Answer: You can consult and register through customer service manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. at 181-3962-2229; please consult customer service for the specific address and details.
Q:How do I buy the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond? Answer: Follow the seven-step process above: first consult and choose the departure date and cabin type, then submit information, pay the deposit, and sign the electronic contract to complete registration.
Q: How much does the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond cost? Answer: For the June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11 departures, the Premium Golden Diamond is 68,999 yuan per person; for the August 30, September 13, and September 27 departures, the Premium Golden Diamond is 72,999 yuan per person; the Xiyue Golden Diamond is correspondingly 62,999 yuan per person and 66,999 yuan per person, subject to the contract.
Q:Why are Golden Diamond seats tight? Answer: The Premium Golden Diamond has only 3 compartments per carriage with a capacity of 6 people, and the number of seats across the whole train is limited. The market generally requires locking in seats more than half a year in advance, and quota is consumed quickly after popular departure dates go on sale, so early consultation is recommended.
Q:Will the itinerary change due to weather or road conditions? Answer: Mountain roads such as the Duku Highway are affected by snowfall and weather, and scenic area opening hours and ticket policies may also change. Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by mutual agreement, subject to the contract.
Q:How is accommodation handled for single-person registration? Answer: For single-person registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing cannot be arranged or the guest voluntarily stays alone, the supplementary difference must be negotiated separately, subject to the contract.
X. Suggestions for the Next Step of Consultation
The departure dates, cabin types, and price information for the 2027 New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond 14-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang will be updated with registration progress. Friends interested in traveling are advised to contact customer service manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. at 181-3962-2229 as early as possible, explain the number of travelers and intended departure date, obtain current remaining seats, detailed quotes, electronic itinerary brochure, and actual compartment photos, and sign the travel contract after confirming the itinerary and costs, so as to smoothly lock in compartment seats.
New Oriental Express tourist special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through New Oriental special train manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229.
