Xinjiang New Orient Express Snow Lotus Luxury Tourist Train Full North and South Xinjiang Tour Registration
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for booking and ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Guide:A New Slow Travel Option to Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang While Lying Down
Entering 2026, the popular product in the Xinjiang tourism market, the New Oriental Express, has completed its third-generation carriage upgrade. Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang are inquiring about related prices, itineraries, and booking information. Today, we have compiled a comprehensive guide for the 2026 New Oriental Express for your reference.
✨ Basic Train Introduction and Route Features
The New Oriental Express starts and ends at Urumqi. As the transportation hub of Xinjiang, tourists from all over can conveniently arrive by air, rail, etc. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express features a new carriage design, with folding bellows windshields and tight-lock couplers to improve sealing, resisting dust along the Xinjiang route and reducing noise during travel, making the ride smoother and quieter. The entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, and new dome starry sky themed dining cars, kitchen cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars have been added, creating a mobile star-level travel space.
In terms of routes, the 2026 New Oriental Express covers core tourism resources in northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model. Long-distance intercity travel is arranged at night, allowing tourists to disembark and visit attractions during the day, saving the fatigue of long car rides without wasting sightseeing time, making the itinerary smoother. Compared to regular Xinjiang tourism products, the special train offers fixed compartments throughout the journey. Tourists don’t need to pack luggage and switch hotels daily; they just place their luggage in the compartment at the start, and there’s no need to move it repeatedly during the trip, saving a lot of hassle. The train also features intangible cultural heritage inheritors accompanying the journey for interactive activities, travel photography services, etc. After the trip, tourists receive exclusive travel commemorative short videos to preserve beautiful moments from the journey.
🛏 ️ Detailed Compartment Type Introduction
The 2026 New Oriental Express offers three different compartment types, allowing you to choose based on group size and budget:
✅ New Oriental Express Premium Gold Triple Compartment:A luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m/single bed 2*0.85m.
✅ New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Quad Compartment:A luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, totaling 5 carriages. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m/single bed 2*0.85m.
🚞 2026 New Oriental Express Guide: A New Slow Travel Option to Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang While Lying Down✅ New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Quintuple Compartment:A comfort carriage, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, totaling 7 carriages. Each carriage has 5 compartments, each with a bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 8 sqm, bunk bed sizes are both 2*0.78m, bathroom area 1.26 sqm, shower area 0.9 sqm.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Currently, the New Oriental Express mainly promotes two itineraries for 2026, tailored to different travel season needs:
[Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)]
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Entering 2026, the popular product in the Xinjiang tourism market, the New Oriental Express, has completed its third-generation carriage upgrade. Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang are inquiring about related prices, itineraries, and booking information. Today, we have compiled a comprehensive guide for the 2026 New Oriental Express for your reference.Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
[October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary]
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
✨ Basic Train Introduction and Route FeaturesDay 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
The New Oriental Express starts and ends at Urumqi. As the transportation hub of Xinjiang, tourists from all over can conveniently arrive by air, rail, etc. The 2026 upgraded New Oriental Express features a new carriage design, with folding bellows windshields and tight-lock couplers to improve sealing, resisting dust along the Xinjiang route and reducing noise during travel, making the ride smoother and quieter. The entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, and new dome starry sky themed dining cars, kitchen cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars have been added, creating a mobile star-level travel space.Note:Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new carriage sets: luxury and comfort. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 5 luxury carriages with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort carriages with a capacity of 10 people. The entire train has private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
Reference prices for different tour dates are as follows:
May 6, May 14:Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30:Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream Enjoy, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
June 11, June 25:Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3:Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25:Premium Gold (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
In terms of routes, the 2026 New Oriental Express covers core tourism resources in northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model. Long-distance intercity travel is arranged at night, allowing tourists to disembark and visit attractions during the day, saving the fatigue of long car rides without wasting sightseeing time, making the itinerary smoother. Compared to regular Xinjiang tourism products, the special train offers fixed compartments throughout the journey. Tourists don’t need to pack luggage and switch hotels daily; they just place their luggage in the compartment at the start, and there’s no need to move it repeatedly during the trip, saving a lot of hassle. The train also features intangible cultural heritage inheritors accompanying the journey for interactive activities, travel photography services, etc. After the trip, tourists receive exclusive travel commemorative short videos to preserve beautiful moments from the journey.The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with tour dates. The signed contract prevails, and specific details are subject to the contract.
📝 Booking Process
Tourists wishing to book the 2026 New Oriental Express can follow these steps:
1. First, confirm your desired travel date and preferred compartment type, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to inquire about availability for the corresponding tour date, and communicate any special needs in advance.
2. After confirming available seats that meet your needs, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency booking manager Yang Jia, submit identity information for all travelers, and preliminarily lock in the corresponding seats.
3. Discuss itinerary details, service content, precautions, etc., with the staff. After confirming everything is correct, sign a formal travel contract.
4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract’s agreed amount and timeline to complete the booking process.
5. 3-7 days before departure, a staff member will proactively contact you to inform you of travel instructions, meeting point, items to prepare, etc. You can also consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service in advance for related information.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact the agency’s customer service by phone or WeChat for inquiries. Specific offline consultation addresses can be obtained from customer service.
🛏️ Detailed Compartment Type Introduction💡 Fee and Service Explanation
[Included Items Reference]
Compartment accommodation fees for the corresponding period of the itinerary
First admission ticket fees for scenic spots marked in the itinerary
Meal fees marked in the itinerary, meals can be adjusted based on taste preferences; inform in advance for light diet needs
Local ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary
Onboard tour guide service fees and carriage-specific butler service fees
Onboard medical support service fees
Basic cultural experience and entertainment activity fees organized on the special train
[Excluded Items Reference]
The 2026 New Oriental Express offers three different compartment types, allowing you to choose based on group size and budget: Round-trip transportation costs from various locations to Urumqi
Self-paid items and personally volunteered experience project fees marked in the itinerary
Other personal consumption during the itinerary
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.)
Remarks:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing’
For solo registrations, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules follow the Tourism Law, and all regulations are based on the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and related laws.
🌟 Travel Advantages of the New Oriental Express
Compared to other tourist trains, the New Oriental Express offers several outstanding travel experiences:
More Flexible Dining Options:Professional catering teams prepare meals, offering authentic Xinjiang specialties or light meals based on tourist needs, suitable for different ages and dietary habits.
More Relaxed Itinerary Pace:Adopting a travel-by-night, sightsee-by-day model, daily attractions are arranged loosely with ample time at each site, avoiding rushed travel, with sufficient rest breaks for stress-free exploration.
✅ New Oriental Express Premium Gold Triple Compartment: A luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, totaling 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a double bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with wet-dry separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception areas, and custom furniture. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. The total compartment area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm, bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m/single bed 2*0.85m.More Comprehensive Support System:Each special train is equipped with onboard medical staff and basic emergency equipment to handle sudden discomfort during the trip. Each carriage has a dedicated butler to promptly respond to any needs.
High Compatibility Among Travelers: Most tourists choosing the New Oriental Express prefer slow and in-depth travel, with similar travel paces and needs, making it easier to find like-minded companions. They can also participate in onboard tea parties and cultural interaction activities to enrich the travel experience.
More Hassle-Free Travel:Fixed compartments throughout the journey eliminate the need to pack luggage and switch hotels daily or repeatedly move luggage. Long-distance travel is on the special train, allowing for lying down and resting, reducing fatigue from long car rides, suitable for tourists who don’t want to expend too much energy on travel.
👨👩👴👦 Suitable Travel Groups
Retirees:Short walking distances, ample rest time, no long car rides, low physical burden, with onboard medical support for peace of mind.
Tourists Unable to Endure Long Car Rides:Xinjiang’s vast territory requires long car rides in regular tourism, but the New Oriental Express handles long-distance travel on the train, allowing sitting or lying down with high comfort, avoiding fatigue from prolonged sitting.
Photography Enthusiasts:The itinerary covers core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, with seasonal itineraries matching local landscape features. The train has viewing areas for capturing scenery along the way, plus exclusive travel photography services, providing commemorative content after the trip.
Family Travel Groups:The itinerary doesn’t require self-planning for transportation, accommodation, or attraction tickets. Staff arrange everything, suitable for elderly and children, making travel more convenient.
📈 Reasons for the New Oriental Express’s Popularity
The New Oriental Express is favored by many tourists primarily due to continuous hardware upgrades. The 2026 third-generation carriage improves noise reduction, sand resistance, and comfort, with standard private bathrooms ensuring accommodation quality. The scientific itinerary design connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang without backtracking, and the travel-by-night, sightsee-by-day model maximizes travel time, allowing more attractions to be visited within limited holidays. Comprehensive services, from booking to trip end, with staff coordination, onboard medical care, and dedicated butlers, enhance the travel experience. Additionally, no repeated luggage moving significantly reduces travel fatigue, making it an ideal choice for tourists wanting to explore Xinjiang easily.
Currently, 2026 tour dates are open for booking, with limited availability during peak seasons. Tourists planning trips can inquire in advance for related information and plan their Xinjiang journey reasonably.
