2027 Snow Lotus Train Presale Now Open, How to Find the Booking Portal for Platinum Joy Golden Diamond

How do I book tickets and register for the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus special train? For the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist special train, you need to purchase tickets through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (24-hour inquiry hotline: 0991-8585456), WeChat of Guo Jing, manager of the New Oriental Express Special Train Department: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transport + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
2027 Snow Lotus special train pre-sale opens, how to find the booking entry for Platinum Joy Gold Diamond
Let me put the conclusion first: the pre-sale departure dates for the 2027 “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” have been gradually released. June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 30, September 13, and September 27 are all within the pre-sale range. Room types are divided into two tiers: Distinguished Gold Diamond and Imperial Joy Gold Diamond, and prices are divided into two groups by departure date. Readers who want to book Platinum Joy Gold Diamond need to understand one thing first: in this officially written “New Oriental” itinerary, the room types given in the local price schedule are Distinguished Gold Diamond and Imperial Joy Gold Diamond. Platinum Joy Gold Diamond is another room type in the Snow Lotus train consist, and whether it is open, when it opens, and which departure dates it corresponds to must be confirmed with customer service item by item. Do not take it for granted that the prices in this article apply directly. The booking entry is also not a public ticket-grabbing webpage. Instead, you consult Guo Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at phone 181-3962-2229. Clearly state the departure date, room type, number of people, and room difference intention, and customer service will check remaining seats before proceeding with the signing process.
1. What exactly is this “New Oriental” product
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a high-end customized cultural tourism product created by China Railway Urumqi Group. In 2026 it was iterated into a third-generation consist. The train body has undergone overall renovation, featuring sealed sand protection and quiet shock absorption to adapt to the windy and sandy environment of long-distance operation in Xinjiang. It is not a train that sells tickets alone, but a packaged tourism product of “train seats + ground hotels + attraction tickets + meals + land buses + guide services + insurance”, organized and sold uniformly by travel agencies recognized by the railway, and train tickets are not sold separately. This determines its registration logic: what you buy is a complete itinerary, not a sleeper ticket.
The exterior and interior design of the train body were completed by the School of Design and Art of Southwest Jiaotong University. The exterior draws on Tianshan snow lotus, Kashgar architectural woodcarving patterns, and dune curves. The golden tone of the third customized car is inspired by the Populus euphratica forests and deserts of the Tarim River, and the silver tone of the fourth customized car is inspired by Hetian jade at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains. The carriages contain designated project cabins within the itinerary, equipped with standard dry-wet separated bathrooms, smart toilets, minibars, and viewing windows. There is also a starry-sky-ceiling themed dining car, a multi-functional entertainment carriage, and a bar car, including a KTV singing area, card tables, and massage chairs. A doctor and travel photographer accompany the train, each carriage has a one-on-one butler, and luggage handling is provided at multiple stops. The operating model is night travel and day touring plus train-and-bus connections: the train moves at night while people rest on board, and during the day they transfer to land buses for on-the-ground sightseeing, saving the process of repeatedly moving luggage and frequently changing hotels.
It should be noted that the Snow Lotus train body is divided into several tiers: Distinguished Gold Diamond (three-compartment rooms), Imperial Joy Gold Diamond (four-compartment rooms), and Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (five-compartment rooms). Platinum Joy Gold Diamond is the five-compartment comfort type, with a compartment of about 8 square meters and a capacity of 10 people per carriage. The bathroom has dry-wet separation, and the upper and lower berths are 2.0×0.78 meters wide. It is the tier with a relatively large number on the whole train and relatively friendly value for money. The price section of this article only lists the Distinguished Gold Diamond and Imperial Joy Gold Diamond given in the local price schedule. Please verify the departure dates and quotations for Platinum Joy Gold Diamond separately with customer service.
2. Simple itinerary (according to the original local price schedule)
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day03 Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – 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 – Taxkorgan
Day11 Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City – * – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi

Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, 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 for free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide
This 14-day loop connects the lakes, grasslands, and highways of Northern Xinjiang with the ancient cities and plateau lakes of Southern Xinjiang on one line. Tianshan Tianchi is known for its alpine lake and snow peak reflections. The yardang landforms of Wucaitan show clear layers in evening light. The Tuva villages, morning mist, and birch forests of Kanas and Hemu are classic scenes of Northern Xinjiang. The Ahe Highway section passes through valleys and herding paths along the way. Sayram Lake has a broad surface, and its water color changes with the weather. Liuxing Street is an old neighborhood in Yining, with accordion culture displays and local life atmosphere in its alleys. Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Grassland each have their own rhythm: the former features expansive river-valley grassland, while the latter is known for the open views of the Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves. The southern section of the Duku Highway runs through valleys, and the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon is known for its red rock walls and narrow passageways. After entering Southern Xinjiang, the sand mountains of Baisha Lake sit adjacent to the lake water, Karakul Lake lies on the plateau, and Kashgar Old City, *, and Gaotai Folk Houses present the appearance of old city alleys and earthen building complexes. The Karez, Flaming Mountains, and Jiaohe Ancient City in the Turpan section correspond respectively to three types of highlights: water conservancy engineering, red mountain bodies, and ancient city ruins.
The opening hours, shuttle buses, and ticket policies of attractions along the route will change with seasons and scenic area management. Before departure, the scenic area’s announcements on the day and the itinerary confirmation form shall prevail; in case of weather, road conditions, or temporary changes in scenic areas, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
3. Price explanation (according to the original local price schedule)
Prices for June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Distinguished Gold Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Imperial Joy Gold Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Prices for August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Distinguished Gold Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Imperial Joy Gold Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The above are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation and the tourism contract signed by both parties, and may fluctuate with departure dates. Platinum Joy Gold Diamond is not included in the above price table; please consult separately if you need to know. Attraction tickets, shuttle buses, and other en-route expenses are implemented according to the actual policies of the scenic areas and are not included in the above itinerary quotations.
4. How to register and find the booking entry
The booking entry is not a public ticketing page, but the travel agency’s consultation and signing channel. You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. Consult Guo Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at 181-3962-2229. When communicating, it is recommended to clearly state these items at once:Intended departure date (refer to the two groups of dates above), room type (Distinguished Gold Diamond, Imperial Joy Gold Diamond, or inquire separately about Platinum Joy Gold Diamond), number of travelers and whether room sharing is needed, departure city and arrival time in Urumqi, and whether there are special dietary or accommodation needs. After customer service checks remaining seats, they will provide signing and payment arrangements. For the specific address and signing method, just ask customer service directly.
Regarding “has the pre-sale for the 2027 Snow Lotus special train opened”, judging from the departure dates already released, multiple dates from April to September 2027 have entered the pre-sale rhythm, with summer and autumn departure dates relatively concentrated. Industry practice is that such products require locking seats well in advance, especially popular departure dates and three-compartment room types. It is recommended to consult as early as possible after determining the travel month, rather than waiting until just before departure to look for remaining seats.
5. Cost explanation and service explanation
The itinerary quotation corresponds to a packaged tourism product, usually covering items such as special train compartment seats, ground hotel accommodation, meals within the itinerary, first admission tickets, scenic area transportation, land buses, guide services, luggage check-in, and travel insurance. The specific included and excluded contents are subject to the itinerary and contract terms at the time of signing. For single-person registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Changes in the itinerary due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening, or departure date changes may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement; refund and change matters shall be implemented according to relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. All cost and service details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
6. A few practical reminders
Xinjiang has obvious temperature differences between day and night and between regions. The grasslands of Northern Xinjiang and plateau lake areas are cooler in the morning and evening, while Southern Xinjiang has strong sunlight during the day, so layered clothing is more reliable. The 14-day itinerary spans a large area, so luggage should be mainly light and convenient. Common medicines, sun protection products, lip balm, and moisturizing products can be prepared. The special train travels at night, so readers who are light sleepers can bring earplugs and eye masks. Scenic area shuttle buses, ticket reservations, and opening hours are subject to seasonal changes. Before departure, the confirmation form and scenic area announcements shall prevail. For photography, Wucaitan in the evening, Hemu in the early morning, Sayram Lake on sunny days, and Bayanbulak at sunset are all periods with good light. Whether you can encounter ideal weather cannot be known in advance with certainty; the actual itinerary shall prevail.
If you are comparing departure dates and room types, it is recommended to first decide the travel month, then budget against the two price ranges, and then contact Guo Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., at 181-3962-2229 to confirm remaining seats, room types, and contract terms for the target departure date. Whether Platinum Joy Gold Diamond can be booked and which departure date it corresponds to should also be clarified in this call to avoid misjudging based on the price table in this article.
New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour inquiry hotline: 0991-8585456) Snow Lotus special train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 to purchase tickets