New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Booking Itinerary Reservation Cost
For tourists planning a 2027 Xinjiang high-end special train in-depth tour, the most searched question is: Which is the official booking website for the 2027 New Oriental Express? What is the official booking process for the New Oriental Express? Where can I book without pitfalls? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure and cabin type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a seat → sign an electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout the process
Exploring the Western Regions:The Complete Guide to the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang✨
[Route Overview:A Mobile Scenic Platform Crossing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism special trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus connects core scenic belts such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with its unique design of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night.” The 2027 route is fully upgraded, adding Platinum Gold Diamond carriages and the Ahe Highway self-driving section. The itinerary covers four major landforms: snow mountains, grasslands, canyons, and deserts. The 14-15 day in-depth tour allows tourists to immersively experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang.
🚂 [Route Highlights Analysis]
▶️ Scenic density:Daily driving time does not exceed 4 hours, with an average of 3 core attractions visited per day
▶️ Comfortable experience:The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and constant-temperature air conditioning; the dining car provides meals
▶️ Rare resources:Exclusive accommodation inside the Kanas/Hemu scenic areas, avoiding daytime tourist peaks
▶️ Cultural depth:Arrangements for visits to the homes of people of various ethnic groups, Twelve Muqam performances, and other intangible cultural heritage experiences
🌄 [Destination Details:A Complete Collection of the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
❶ Northern Xinjiang Section (Urumqi-Kanas-Yining)
✔ ️ Kanas Lake:New drone aerial photography service added in 2026 (advance reservation required); the Fish Watching Terrace hiking route has been optimized into a loop trail
✔ ️ Hemu Village:The current daily number of people entering the village is limited; Snow Lotus tourists enjoy an exclusive channel
✔ ️ Ahe Highway:Fully opened in June 2026, with stops along the way at hidden gems such as Xiaodonggou and Tuolehait
❷ Southern Xinjiang Section (Yining-Kashgar-Tashkurgan)
✔ ️ Pamir Plateau:A permit is currently required (included in the tour cost); the Muztagh Ata Glacier Park has a daily limit of 800 people
Exploring the Western Regions: The Complete Guide to the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang✨✔ ️ Kashgar Old Town:A new immersive performance at the “Century-Old Teahouse” was added in 2026, with a bazaar market every Friday
✔ ️ Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:The boardwalk lighting system has been optimized, and a light show can be experienced at night (at own expense)
📅 [Simple Itinerary Arrangement (2027 Professional Edition)]
🔹 New Carriages 14-Day Itinerary
D1:Gather in Urumqi (airport/station pickup)
D2:Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun (special train travels overnight)
D3:Wucaitan-Kanas (overnight in scenic area)
D4:Kanas-Hemu (overnight in scenic area)
D5:Ahe Highway-Jinghe South (special train travels overnight)
D6:Sayram Lake-Yining
D7:Nalati Grassland
D8:Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway
D9:Kuqa Grand Canyon-Kashgar (special train travels overnight)
D10:Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
D11:Karakul Lake-Kashgar
[Route Overview: A Mobile Scenic Platform Crossing the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]D12:Kashgar Old Town-Turpan (special train travels overnight)
D13:Karez-Flaming Mountains-Urumqi
D14:Transfer to station for return trip
🔹 Platinum Gold Diamond Exclusive Itinerary
▶️ June-August 14-Day Edition:Add a horse riding experience on the Nalati Sky Grassland
▶️ September 15 Edition:Add a grape picking activity in Turpan Grape Valley
🚆 [Transportation Guide]
✈ ️ Major transportation:
Urumqi Diwopu Airport provides 24-hour dedicated pickup vehicles
Kashgar Airport provides luggage storage service (free for 2 hours)
🚂 Special train schedule:
Urumqi departure time is fixed at 20:30 (±15 minutes)
Kanas Station to Hemu Station uses customized bus transfers (about 1.5 hours)
🎫 [Ticket Fee Details]
▶️ Mandatory items (included in the tour fee):
Tianshan Tianchi ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan/person
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticketing Consultation Center of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism special trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus connects core scenic belts such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with its unique design of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night.” The 2027 route is fully upgraded, adding Platinum Gold Diamond carriages and the Ahe Highway self-driving section. The itinerary covers four major landforms: snow mountains, grasslands, canyons, and deserts. The 14-15 day in-depth tour allows tourists to immersively experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang. Kanas one-entry through ticket 230 yuan/person
Sayram Lake around-lake ticket 145 yuan/person
▶️ Reference prices for optional items:
Nalati horseback riding 180 yuan/2 hours
Kashgar Old Town travel photography 399 yuan/set (including makeup and styling)
Tashkurgan yak hot pot 120 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Recent policies in 2026:
Seniors over 65 are exempt from the first-tier main entrance ticket (valid ID required)
Student ID enjoys a half-price discount (excluding shuttle bus)
Entering the scenic area before 10:00 each day avoids queuing
📝 [Opening and Reservation Notice]
1️⃣ Kanas Scenic Area:Real-name reservation required 3 days in advance on the “Yuanxing Network”
2️⃣ Pamir Plateau:Permit processing requires a copy of a valid ID + a 2-inch photo
3️⃣ Duku Highway:2026 opening period is June 10-October 10
4️⃣ Snow Lotus special train:Seat availability inquiries require contacting customer service (updated daily at 18:00)
🚂[Route Highlights Analysis]📸 [Recommended Photography Spots]
❶ Hemu Village:Sunrise at the viewing platform (recommended to arrive before 06:30)
❷ Sayram Lake:Use a telephoto lens to photograph swans on the West Sea Grassland
❸ Kashgar Old Town:The third-floor terrace of Bayi Laoye’s house (entry requires purchase)
❹ Panlong Ancient Road:64-bend aerial photography point (with staff guidance)
🍜 [Food Map]
▶️ Special train dining car:Daily supply of pilaf, baked samsa, and kvass
▶️ Specialty meals:
Burqin cold-water fish banquet (80 yuan per person)
Medicinal tea at Kashgar Century-Old Teahouse (20 yuan/pot)
Russian ice cream at Yining Liuxing Street (15 yuan each)
💡 [Professional Tips]
1️⃣ Equipment suggestions:
Bring a windproof jacket (night temperatures in Kanas can drop to 5°C)
Prepare high-SPF sunscreen (UV intensity in Southern Xinjiang can reach level 13)
▶️ Scenic density: Daily driving time does not exceed 4 hours, with an average of 3 core attractions visited per day. Prepare cash (some areas in Tashkurgan have no online payment)
2️⃣ Pitfall avoidance guide:
Do not buy “naturally grown snow lotus” within scenic areas (it is a protected plant)
Be cautious of street “free photos” (may charge high developing fees)
Choose a reputable platform for car rentals (check the vehicle operating license)
3️⃣ Special care:
The special train provides a 24-hour onboard doctor
The restaurant has dedicated cooking utensils
Fresh fruit is replenished in rooms daily
👩💼 [Itinerary Planner’s Words]
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has worked in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
“The biggest advantage of this route is the ‘combination of activity and rest’—by day, see all of Xinjiang’s beauty from the moving scenic platform; by night, rest fully on the comfortable special train. We have specially arranged accommodation inside the Kanas and Hemu scenic areas so that tourists can exclusively enjoy the morning mist and the starry sky at night. The 2027 Platinum Gold Diamond carriages also add KTV and chess and card rooms to meet the entertainment needs of different age groups.”
📞 [Act Now]
Registration is available through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
⚠ ️ Disclaimer:
The information in this article is current as of November 2026. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the final version shall be subject to the signed travel contract. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary but will notify tourists 48 hours in advance.
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