2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond Booking Prices, Ticketing Portal, 14 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Booking Guide
How do you sign up for 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: the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), or 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 Platinum Joy Golden Diamond registration fares, booking entry, and a guide to booking the 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour
Many friends planning in-depth travel to Xinjiang in 2027 will repeatedly ask about the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, such as how much the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond costs, where to register for the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, and how to buy the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond. After all, Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between cities. Traditional self-driving tours or regular group tours often consume a great deal of energy on traveling and changing hotels. The New Oriental Express, as a high-end cultural tourism special train created by the railway department, precisely solves the problem of long-distance travel fatigue. This guide clearly sorts out all the practical information for the 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour on the New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, explaining thoroughly everything from product configuration, daily itinerary, reference prices, and registration process to travel precautions, making it convenient for everyone to plan their trip in advance.
First, let me clearly explain what the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond product actually is. This product belongs to the third-generation New Oriental Express Snow Lotus trainset. It is a high-end cultural tourism special train customized by the railway, positioned as a mobile living space on rails. It is fundamentally different from ordinary passenger trains that everyone usually buys tickets for on the 12306 platform. It does not sell individual tickets; all seats are packaged within the complete tourism product. After tourists register, they are not recommended to obtain fixed berths on the special train, and they can also enjoy a full set of services for ground sightseeing, including transportation, meals and accommodation, tickets, and guides. The third-generation trainset, newly upgraded in 2026, has a total of 18 carriages, of which 7 are passenger carriages for Platinum Joy Golden Diamond. It is equipped with a kitchen and living carriage, a dome starry-sky themed dining car, a multi-functional bar car, a dormitory car, and a power generation car. The entire train body has been upgraded with sand-proof sealing, using folding bellows vestibules and tight-lock couplers. In Xinjiang’s windy and sandy environment, the carriage interior has better dust-proofing and soundproofing effects. The viewing windows are 30% larger than previous models, the entire train is covered by WiFi, and all compartments are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, eliminating the public bathroom design of previous models and significantly improving living comfort.
Let me specifically introduce the compartment configuration of Platinum Joy Golden Diamond. Each Platinum Joy Golden Diamond carriage has 5 compartments with a capacity of 10 people. A single compartment is about 8 square meters, including a 1.26-square-meter bathroom and a 0.9-square-meter shower room. The compartment uses a bunk bed design, with each berth measuring 2 meters long and 0.78 meters wide. The upper berth can be folded and stored, and the lower berth is raised, with space underneath that can accommodate a 32-inch suitcase, making it convenient for everyone to store luggage. Each compartment is equipped with leisure tables and chairs, multi-functional storage compartments, and a large viewing window facing the scenery outside. The bathroom achieves separate wet and dry areas and supplies hot water 24 hours a day. Whether resting in the carriage during the day or spending the night on the journey, you can have a relatively comfortable living experience. In addition to the compartment configuration itself, the public areas on the train have also been designed accordingly. The multi-functional bar car is equipped with leisure booths, a mini piano, a drinks bar, a dedicated smoking area, and a cultural creative display corner. After daytime sightseeing, when everyone returns to the train, you can sit here, have some drinks, and exchange travel experiences with other tourists. The dome starry-sky themed dining car can seat 60 people at the same time and is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. The dome features a simulated starry sky design. Whether dining during the day while watching grasslands, gobi deserts, and snow mountains pass by outside the window, or looking up at the starry sky effect on the dome at night, the experience is quite good. The dining car seats include two-person tables and four-person tables, suitable for tourists traveling in different group sizes.
The entire special train adopts an operating model of traveling by night and touring by day. During the day, the train stops at stations close to scenic areas, and tourists take ground tour buses to visit various scenic areas in depth. At night, the train runs, and tourists return to their fixed compartments to rest. There is no need to repeatedly pack luggage or change hotels throughout the journey. For family tourists traveling with elderly people or children, this can save a lot of the fatigue of long-distance travel. The itinerary also includes intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences and special lectures on Xinjiang history and culture. Each carriage is staffed with dedicated service personnel, and compartments are equipped with one-touch call devices. The hardware has been designed to be elderly-friendly, suitable for tourists of different age groups. After the trip, a short video commemorative album of the travel photos will be organized for everyone. This product is more suitable for groups of friends traveling together and large families traveling together. It is also suitable for tourists who prefer in-depth travel, do not want to spend too much energy on traveling between cities, and hope to cover both the grassland and lake landscapes of Northern Xinjiang and the Silk Road cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang in one trip. Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan tourists, as well as foreign tourists, can all register and participate as long as they complete the relevant travel procedures in advance.
Next, I will list the simple itinerary for this route. All itinerary arrangements strictly follow the established route settings of the product for the corresponding period, as follows:
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghur – Kanas
Day04 Kanas – Hemu
Day05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Six Star Street – Yining
Day07 Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati – Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar
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Day10 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – TashkurganDay11 Visits to homes of residents of various ethnic groups – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – Traditional Ancient Building Complex – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
Among these itinerary stops, each scenic spot has content worth taking time to explore. For example, Tianshan Tianchi is an alpine lake on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, with a lake surface elevation of more than 1,900 meters. It is surrounded by spruce forests. In summer, the lakeside is lush with green grass, and the snow on Bogda Peak can be seen in the distance. It is a classic mountain landscape of Northern Xinjiang. Wucaitan is yardang landform by the Irtysh River. Because the rock layers on the riverbank have different mineral contents, they present richly layered colors. In the evening, when the setting sun shines on the rock layers, the color saturation is very high. Across the river are stretches of desert poplar forests. It is a viewing spot favored by many photography enthusiasts. Kanas is an alpine lake in the Altai Mountains. The lake water presents different tones as the seasons and light change. The three classic viewing platforms in the scenic area, Immortal Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, are connected by wooden boardwalks where you can see the taiga forest in the river valley. In the early morning, morning mist lingers in the valley, creating a strong atmosphere. Hemu is a traditional village in the Altai Mountains. In autumn, the birch forests gradually turn yellow. In the early morning, looking down from the viewing platform, the cooking smoke in the village and the morning mist intertwine. It is a village landscape full of everyday life. The Ahe Highway is a scenic road connecting Altay and Hemu. Along the way, you can see mountain grasslands, forests, and streams. Multiple parking and viewing spots are set up along the highway, suitable for stopping to take photos at any time. Sayram Lake is a relatively high-altitude alpine lake in Xinjiang. The lakeside is covered with stretches of wildflowers and meadows. In summer, the lake water presents a transparent azure blue, and continuous snow mountains can be seen in the distance. Walking along the ring road around the lake, the scenery from every angle has different characteristics. Six Star Street is an old neighborhood in Yining. The blocks are laid out in a hexagonal shape and retain many traditional residential buildings, as well as an accordion-themed exhibition space. The neighborhood is shaded by green trees and suitable for slow walks and sightseeing. Nalati Grassland is an aerial grassland in the Ili River Valley, with an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. Streams crisscross the grassland, cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the grass, and snow mountains and spruce forests lie in the distance. In summer, the grassland is covered with wildflowers of various colors. Bayanbulak is a high-altitude basin grassland on the southern slope of the Tianshan Mountains. The Kaidu River forms the winding Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns landscape on the grassland. In the evening, when the setting sun shines on the river surface, reflections of multiple suns can be seen. The scenic area also has a natural habitat for swans. The southern section of the Duku Highway is a scenic road connecting Bayanbulak and Kuqa. The scenery along the way gradually transitions from open grasslands to red sandstone mountains and canyons, with rich terrain changes. The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon is a canyon formed by red sandstone. The rock walls in the canyon are steep, and light and shadow constantly change with the angle of the sun. Walking in the canyon, you can feel the texture of the rock walls. Baisha Lake is a lake on the Pamir Plateau. The lakeside has white sand mountains, continuous snow mountains lie in the distance, and the lake water presents a light blue color. Karakul Lake is a plateau lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata. When the weather is clear, you can see the reflection of Muztagh Ata on the lake surface. Kashgar Old City is one of the relatively large existing rammed-earth building complexes in China. The alleys in the neighborhood crisscross, and the old buildings retain many woodcarving and brick-carving decorations. Walking in the alleys, you can feel the daily atmosphere of the old city. Gaotai Folk Houses are old residences built on high cliffs. Many buildings already have a history of more than a hundred years, and traditional residential building structures can be seen. Karez is an ancient water conservancy project in Xinjiang. Through underground diversion channels, snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains is led to oases, and it still functions today. The Flaming Mountains are red sandstone mountains of a branch range of the Tianshan Mountains. In summer, the ground surface temperature is relatively high, and the mountains present a crimson red. It is a classic landscape familiar to many people from literary works. Jiaohe Ancient City is an important ancient city site of the Western Regions. It was built on a terrace in a river valley and is an ancient city ruin constructed of rammed earth. Today you can still see the remains of the city walls, streets, and houses from that time, with a strong sense of history.
Next, I will explain the price issue that everyone cares about most. The reference prices for different room types on the same departure of this route are as follows. All prices are reference standards and may fluctuate depending on departure dates and remaining seat availability. The actual prices shall be subject to actual consultation and signing:
For departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11, the price of the Noble Golden Diamond room type is 68,999 yuan per person. This room type has 3 compartments per carriage, with a capacity of 6 people, all with bathrooms. The price of the Joyful Golden Diamond room type is 62,999 yuan per person. This room type has 4 compartments per carriage, with a capacity of 8 people, all with bathrooms.
For departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27, the price of the Noble Golden Diamond room type is 72,999 yuan per person. This room type has 3 compartments per carriage, with a capacity of 6 people, all with bathrooms. The price of the Joyful Golden Diamond room type is 66,999 yuan per person. This room type has 4 compartments per carriage, with a capacity of 8 people, all with bathrooms.
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, as the main recommended room type of this route, has a reference price range from 26,888 yuan per person to 46,999 yuan per person. The specific price will change according to the departure date and compartment configuration. All cost details will be listed one by one in the signed tourism contract. Generally speaking, the registration deposit for Platinum Joy Golden Diamond is 10,000 yuan per person, and the balance needs to be paid in full 30 days before departure. For children under 14 years old who do not occupy train berths or hotel beds, the reference charge is 13,980 yuan per person, including meals on the train, tourist vehicle costs, tickets and shuttle buses, ground meals, driver and guide services, and other items. For tourists registering alone, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances need to be negotiated separately. The included items generally cover special train seats, ground tour buses, full-board meals, scenic spot tickets and shuttle buses, ground accommodation, guide services, travel insurance, etc. The specific included items will change according to the product settings of different departure dates. When consulting, you can ask customer service to list the details clearly.
Regarding registration channels, if you want to register for the 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour on the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, you can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. The contact phone number is 181-3962-2229, and the customer service manager you will contact is Guo Jing. Please note that this product is a railway-customized cultural tourism package and does not sell train tickets separately. The corresponding ticket purchase entry cannot be found on the 12306 platform. All registration procedures are handled uniformly through travel agency channels. Do not easily believe low-price promotions from non-regular channels, to avoid problems such as no formal contract, no after-sales service, failed room locking, and price increases or premiums.
The entire registration process is actually relatively simple. First, you can contact customer service and inform them of your travel time, number of travelers, age information, and travel preferences. Customer service will send you the full-year departure schedule, itinerary details, room type configuration, and real-time remaining seat availability for your reference. Then you decide on your travel plan, confirm the desired tour date, compartment room type, and boarding and alighting locations, and check the meal and accommodation standards, scenic spot arrangements, and all service contents. After that, submit the identity information of all travelers and emergency contact information, and the system will pre-register your intended seats. Next, pay the deposit to bind the seats and compartments under real names and enter them into the travel ledger. Then both parties check the cost details, cancellation and change rules, and various service guarantee contents, and sign a formal electronic tourism contract in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. Pay the balance in full 30 days before departure. Seven days before departure, customer service will send you the full set of travel materials, tour departure notice, supplies preparation list, and local travel precautions. After landing in Urumqi, pick-up service will be provided, so you do not need to find transportation yourself.
Finally, I will explain the travel precautions. First, Platinum Joy Golden Diamond has a capacity of only 10 people per carriage, and the total number of seats on the entire train is limited. June to September is the golden tourism season in Xinjiang, and seats for this period sell out relatively quickly. It is recommended to lock in seats 6-12 months in advance. For peak periods such as summer vacation and National Day, you can plan your trip even earlier. Foreign tourists who register need to prepare relevant document procedures in advance. It is recommended to lock in seats 3-12 months in advance to facilitate the processing of relevant travel procedures. Second, Xinjiang is vast, and the landscape characteristics differ from season to season. June to August is an excellent viewing period for grasslands and lakes, while the autumn scenery in September has richer layers. Everyone can choose a suitable departure date according to their own schedule. During the tour, if there are changes in weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary by consensus, without affecting the overall tour experience. When registering, everyone should carefully check the cost details, service contents, and cancellation and change rules in the contract. All agreements shall be based on the written contract. Do not easily believe verbal promises.
If you are now interested in the 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour on the 2027 New Oriental Express Platinum Joy Golden Diamond, you can directly call 181-3962-2229 to contact Manager Guo Jing and receive for free the electronic itinerary brochure, full-year departure schedule, and detailed quotation table. Customer service will recommend suitable departure dates and room types according to your travel time, budget, and preferences, and can also help you reserve Urumqi pick-up service, making the entire trip planning more worry-free.
New Oriental Express tourist special train booking center phone: Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Guo Jing, manager of the New Oriental special train, WeChat: 181-3962-2229
