Xinjiang Express Ticket Price Per Person Travel Cost Reference
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket booking. It cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
2026 New Oriental Express In-depth Experience Guide:Comfort and Cultural Journey on a High-end Special Train
🚂 Train and Route Features:A Moving ‘Five-Star Home’
The New Oriental Express is a newly upgraded high-end special train in 2026, centered on ‘private bathroom compartments throughout + high-end service’, designed for quality- and comfort-seeking elderly tourists and families. The train features a simple yet luxurious paint scheme, with colors flowing like silk, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements, becoming a moving ‘cultural exhibition hall’.
The special train departs from Urumqi, covering classic scenic spots such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, Yili Grassland, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, connecting diverse landforms like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts. Unlike ordinary tour trains, the New Oriental Express adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model, eliminating the fatigue of long road trips. Tourists do not need to repeatedly move luggage, enjoying a worry-free experience of ‘scenery moving with the train’.
🛏 ️ Compartment Types and Facilities:Private Enjoyment in Private Bathroom Compartments
The train is divided into luxury and comfort type carriages, both equipped with bathrooms, separate wet and dry shower areas, and custom furniture, meeting different budget needs:
Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury Type)
Capacity:6 people/carriage (3 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed)
Compartment Area:Approximately 12 square meters
2026 New Oriental Express In-depth Experience Guide: Comfort and Cultural Journey on a High-end Special TrainFacilities:Leisure double sofa, table and chairs, multi-functional storage space, bathroom (toilet 1.5 sqm + shower 1.06 sqm), custom bedding (double bed 2*1.7 meters/single bed 2*0.85 meters)
Xi Yue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment (Luxury Type)
Capacity:8 people/carriage (4 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed)
Compartment Area:Approximately 10 square meters
Facilities:Leisure table and chairs, bathroom (toilet 1.5 sqm + shower 1.06 sqm), custom furniture (bed type as above)
Bo Yue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment (Comfort Type)
Capacity:10 people/carriage (5 compartments)
Compartment Area:Approximately 8 square meters
Facilities:Bathroom (toilet 1.26 sqm + shower 0.9 sqm), bunk beds (2*0.78 meters)
All compartments are equipped with 24-hour hot water, charging ports, and emergency call systems, with a train doctor ensuring health throughout the journey.
🚂 Train and Route Features: A Moving ‘Five-Star Home’📅 2026 Simplified Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 2:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – Altay
Day 3:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 4:Hemu – Kanas
Day 5:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 6:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 8:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
The New Oriental Express is a newly upgraded high-end special train in 2026, centered on ‘private bathroom compartments throughout + high-end service’, designed for quality- and comfort-seeking elderly tourists and families. The train features a simple yet luxurious paint scheme, with colors flowing like silk, integrating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural elements, becoming a moving ‘cultural exhibition hall’.Day 9:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
💸 Price Information (2026 Reference)
2026 tour dates and prices are as follows (subject to contract, may vary with departure dates):
May:
Premium Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
The special train departs from Urumqi, covering classic scenic spots such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, Yili Grassland, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, connecting diverse landforms like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts. Unlike ordinary tour trains, the New Oriental Express adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ model, eliminating the fatigue of long road trips. Tourists do not need to repeatedly move luggage, enjoying a worry-free experience of ‘scenery moving with the train’.Xi Yue Gold Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
June:
Premium Gold Diamond:67,999-69,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:62,999-63,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:56,999-58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of deep experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tour trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
September:
Premium Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Compartment Types and Facilities: Private Enjoyment in Private Bathroom CompartmentsBo Yue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person)
October:
Premium Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person)
📝 Booking Process:Reserve a spot with Manager Yang Jia
Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:Manager Yang Jia
Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected compartment type
Pay a deposit (subject to contract)
Sign an electronic contract and confirm itinerary details
The train is divided into luxury and comfort type carriages, both equipped with bathrooms, separate wet and dry shower areas, and custom furniture, meeting different budget needs: Pay the balance 7 days before departure and receive the travel notice
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult customer service for details.
💰 Fee and Service Description
Included Items:
Special train accommodation (with bathroom)
Full meals (light and palatable, considering various ethnic dietary habits)
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots
Train doctor and guide services
Travel accident insurance
Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury Type)Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (e.g., consumption, specialty snacks)
Optional entertainment activities (e.g., horse riding, helicopter sightseeing)
(Single travelers will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need negotiation)
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract; reasonable itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement.
✨ Special Train Advantages:Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
Light Diet, Relaxed Pace:Full meals are prepared by a professional chef team, avoiding greasy and heavy flavors; the itinerary is designed with ample rest time, no rushing or hassle.
Attentive Service:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing one-stop services like luggage handling and scenic spot explanations; the train doctor is on standby 24/7 to handle sudden health issues.
Suitable Travel Companions:Tourists are mainly retired seniors and family travelers, creating a warm atmosphere, avoiding the noise of younger tourists.
Hassle-free Long-distance Travel:The special train travels at night and sightsees during the day, eliminating the fatigue of bus transfers; luggage stays in the carriage throughout, no need to repeatedly move it.
Capacity: 6 people/carriage (3 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed)👨👩👧👦 Suitable For
Retired Seniors:Private bathroom compartments + train doctor, addressing health concerns during long trips.
Travelers Unable to Sit in Cars for Long Periods:Special train replaces buses, reducing bumps and fatigue.
Family Travelers:Family compartment design, balancing privacy and interaction needs.
🔥 Reasons for Popularity:Balance of High-end and Affordable
The New Oriental Express has been widely praised since its launch, with the core being the balance of ‘high-end facilities + affordable prices’. Compared to similar special trains, its prices are more competitive, and service details better cater to the needs of elderly tourists. For example, carriages are equipped with emergency call systems and anti-slip floors, and meals offer low-sugar, low-salt options, truly achieving ‘travel for the elderly, joy in travel’.
📞 Contact Information
Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
Address:Obtain from customer service
The New Oriental Express is not just a means of transportation, but a ‘moving cultural feast’. In 2026, bring your family, board this ‘five-star home’, and start a comfortable, in-depth Xinjiang journey!
