New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Hong Kong and Macau Compatriots Registration Guide Tour Dates and Registration Methods

For tourists planning a 2027 Xinjiang high-end special train in-depth tour, the most searched questions are: Which is the official 2027 New Oriental Express booking website? What is the official New Oriental Express booking process? 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 Pathfinder 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 room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout the process
[New Oriental Express Snow Lotus:Exclusive Travel Guide for Hong Kong and Macao Compatriots✨]
🌄 Route Overview:A moving scenic line across 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 the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang with a “train + bus” dual transportation mode. The 14-15 day itinerary covers more than 20 5A/4A scenic spots such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The special train adopts a fully enclosed carriage design, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family parent-child groups, and photography enthusiasts seeking in-depth experiences and comfort.
Currently (2026), the route clearly opens a registration channel for Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. A valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Return Permit) or Hong Kong and Macao Resident Residence Permit is required, and they enjoy full-process services under the same standards as mainland tourists. The special train operates from April to October each year, avoiding extreme winter weather and maximizing itinerary and scenic viewing quality.
🚂 Route Highlights:Analysis of Three Core Advantages
❶ The worry-free and effort-saving “one price includes designated items within the itinerary” model
Includes Urumqi airport pick-up and drop-off, special train accommodation (Golden Diamond/Platinum Joy Golden Diamond compartments), scenic area admission tickets, local transportation, and 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals. There is no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, suitable for long-distance cross-regional travel.
❷ Arrangement of “golden time periods” for rare landscapes
The Duku Highway is recommended for traffic from June to September, and the special train precisely matches the opening period; accommodation inside the scenic areas is arranged for Kanas and Hemu, avoiding peak crowds to view morning mist and starry skies; the Pamir Plateau itinerary includes home visits to people of all ethnic groups, experiencing intangible cultural heritage eagle dance and handicrafts.
❸ Age-friendly and family-friendly design
Carriage berth width reaches 90cm, equipped with emergency call buttons; daily driving time during the itinerary does not exceed 4 hours, leaving at least 3 hours for scenic area visits; meal options and low-sugar, low-salt set meals are provided.
📅 2027 Departure Dates and Prices (Direct Quotation from Professional Original Text)
▌New Car Body Snow Lotus (14-day itinerary)
April 16, May 7, May 20
Prestige Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (3 compartments/6 people, bathroom)

[New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: Exclusive Travel Guide for Hong Kong and Macao Compatriots✨]Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (4 compartments/8 people, bathroom)
June 2-August 30 (including June 9/23, August 31 Platinum Golden Diamond special train)
Prestige Golden Diamond:68,999-72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999-66,999 yuan/person
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond 2-person room:48,888-49,888 yuan/person (third person supplement for room difference 6,000 yuan)
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond 4-person room:33,888-34,888 yuan/person
▌Old Car Body Classic Version (14-day itinerary)
Multiple departure dates from April 10 to October 11
Golden Diamond Carriage:38,999 yuan/person (large bed room)
Blue Diamond 2-person room:28,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:24,999 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Price Notes:
1. The fee includes special train berths, first admission tickets to scenic areas, local transportation, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, and guide services
2. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract; children’s prices need to be calculated separately
3. Reference prices for 2026 show that summer departure prices increase by 8%-12%; booking 60 days in advance is recommended

🌄 Route Overview: A moving scenic line across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary (Direct Quotation from Original Text · 14-day version)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi (self-arranged) Stay:Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Special train
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Special train
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Nalati
Day08 Nalati-Bayinbulak-Duku Highway-Kuqa (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Prince’s Residence-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Special train
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik home visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Special train
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Stay:Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide (breakfast)
🚗 Transportation Guide:Special Tips for Hong Kong and Macao Tourists

Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourism special trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus connects the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang with a “train + bus” dual transportation mode. The 14-15 day itinerary covers more than 20 5A/4A scenic spots such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The special train adopts a fully enclosed carriage design, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour butler service, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family parent-child groups, and photography enthusiasts seeking in-depth experiences and comfort.✈ ️ Major Transportation:
1. Direct flights to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport; Hong Kong has 2 flights daily (Cathay Pacific/Hong Kong Airlines); Macao requires a transfer via Guangzhou
2. The special train is recommended to depart from Urumqi Station, providing 24-hour pick-up service (including Hong Kong and Macao channel guidance)
🚂 Special Train Experience:
1. Carriages are equipped with Cantonese-speaking service butlers, and meals provide Hong Kong-style milk tea, shrimp dumplings, and other specialty dishes
2. Viewing windows use low-reflection glass to reduce reflection interference with photography
3. Charging interfaces include UK-standard plugs, and luggage racks bear up to 20kg per compartment
🎫 Ticket and Reservation Policies (Latest in 2026)
❶ Must-reserve Scenic Areas:
Kanas/Hemu:Real-name reservation required 3 days in advance on “Yuanxing.com” (Hong Kong and Macao document numbers can be entered directly)
Tianshan Tianchi:Exchange tickets at the scenic area window with a Home Return Permit; no reservation required
Pamir Plateau:A permit must be processed 15 days in advance (uniformly handled by the travel agency)
❷ Free Ticket Policies:
Hong Kong and Macao residents aged 65 and above enjoy half-price admission to scenic areas such as Kanas and Tianchi (Home Return Permit + valid Hong Kong/Macao document required)
❸ Special Notes:

Currently (2026), the route clearly opens a registration channel for Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. A valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Return Permit) or Hong Kong and Macao Resident Residence Permit is required, and they enjoy full-process services under the same standards as mainland tourists. The special train operates from April to October each year, avoiding extreme winter weather and maximizing itinerary and scenic viewing quality.The Duku Highway is recommended only for vehicles with fewer than 7 seats; the special train is equipped with small sightseeing vehicles for seamless connection
📸 Recommended Photography Spots
❶ Kanas Lake:Take a boat to Sandao Bay and photograph the mist-shrouded lake surface in the early morning
❷ Hemu Village:Climb the Haden Platform to photograph smoke from kitchen chimneys and birch forests at sunrise
❸ Sayram Lake:Follow the western lakeside line to Songshutou and photograph the lake view and snow mountains in the same frame
❹ Duku Highway:Photograph snow walls and winding mountain roads at Hashilegen Pass
🍜 Food Map:Special Train Meal Upgrade Highlights
❶ Main Meal Standard:8 dishes and 1 soup + seasonal fruit, including Xinjiang specialties such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and baked buns
❷ Special Additional Meals:
Nalati Grassland Station:Complimentary experience of people of all ethnic groups’ mare’s milk wine
Kashgar Station:Arranged afternoon tea at a century-old teahouse (including assorted nuts platter)
❸ Dietary Restrictions:Meals are covered throughout the itinerary; allergens can be noted separately
⚠ ️ Travel Tips:Popular Recommendations for Hong Kong and Macao Tourists
1️⃣ Documents:Keep the Home Return Permit and valid documents separately; photocopies are recommended as backup and given to the tour leader for safekeeping
2️⃣ Currency Exchange:Renminbi can be exchanged at Urumqi Airport/hotels; the special train supports UnionPay card payments

🚂 Route Highlights: Analysis of Three Core Advantages3️⃣ Network Communication:Activate a mainland roaming package or purchase a Xinjiang local data card (the special train provides WiFi)
4️⃣ Time Difference Adaptation:Xinjiang is 2 hours behind Hong Kong and Macao; it is recommended to reduce arrangements on the first day
5️⃣ Medical Support:The special train is equipped with an AED defibrillator, and a 24-hour medical point is set up at Urumqi Station
💡 FAQ Quick Answers
Q:How do Hong Kong and Macao minors register?
A:A birth certificate + Home Return Permit are required; children under 12 occupying no berth can reduce the fee by 60%
Q:Is there much free time during the itinerary?
A:3-4 hours of free photography time are arranged daily; Kanas/Hemu/Kashgar Old City can be explored freely
Q:How are changes made in case of extreme weather?
A:After mutual consultation, alternatives can be substituted (such as Nalati replacing Bayinbulak)
📞 Registration Method
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone/WeChat)
▌Service Commitment:
1. No consumption is arranged throughout the itinerary for no-consumption tours; breach compensation is 2,000 yuan/person
2. 24-hour emergency response team
3. Complimentary 500 yuan travel accident insurance (including plateau coverage)
[Disclaimer] The above information is compiled based on public materials from October 2026. The specific itinerary may change dynamically due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the travel agency’s final contract shall prevail. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to [adjust] route details.
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