Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus Booking Official Website
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train, tickets 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). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026:A moving five-star hotel, starting a slow journey through Xinjiang
If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, then the upgraded New Oriental Express 2026 route is worth your attention. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ is becoming increasingly recommended by tourists, especially middle-aged and elderly friends, for its unique travel style and high-end experience.
🛤 ️ Train Overview and Features
First Departure and Route:The first train of 2026 departed from Urumqi on April 23. It operates regularly from April to October, covering over 20 famous scenic spots in 14 prefectures and cities across Xinjiang, offering options such as the North-South Xinjiang loop, in-depth North Xinjiang, and in-depth South Xinjiang tours.
“Mobile Hotel” Experience:The train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing you to comfortably ‘sleep’ to the next stop in the cozy carriage, avoiding travel fatigue.
2026 New Upgrades:
New Carriages:32 new carriages have been added, including 2 sets of newly built luxury and comfort-type car bodies.
Professional Team:The train is equipped with medical staff, star chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact on board.
Thoughtful Services:On-board photography services are provided to capture precious memories of your journey.
Elderly-Friendly Design:Carriages are equipped with elderly-friendly facilities such as ‘one-button call’ buttons and dedicated butlers for more attentive service.
🛌 Private Compartments, Your Mobile Suite
The New Oriental Express offers three different levels of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms (wet and dry separation) to ensure your journey’s privacy and comfort.
1. Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 6 people)
🚂 New Oriental Express 2026: A moving five-star hotel, starting a slow journey through XinjiangLayout:1 carriage, containing 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed).
Configuration:Each is equipped with a leisure double sofa, table and chairs, bathroom, and multi-functional storage space.
Reference Dimensions:
Total compartment area:Approximately 12 sqm
Bathroom:Approximately 1.5 sqm
Shower room:Approximately 1.06 sqm
Beds:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 8 people)
Layout:5 carriages, each containing 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed).
Configuration:Each is equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathroom, and multi-functional storage space.
Reference Dimensions:
Total compartment area:Approximately 10 sqm
Bathroom:Approximately 1.5 sqm
If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, then the upgraded New Oriental Express 2026 route is worth your attention. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ is becoming increasingly recommended by tourists, especially middle-aged and elderly friends, for its unique travel style and high-end experience.Shower room:Approximately 1.06 sqm
Beds:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
3. Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment (Comfort · Capacity 10-20 people)
Layout:7 carriages, each containing 5 compartments, totaling about 70 berths.
Configuration:Each is equipped with a bathroom (wet and dry separation).
Reference Dimensions:
Total compartment area:Approximately 8 sqm
Bathroom:Approximately 1.26 sqm
Shower room:Approximately 0.9 sqm
Beds:Upper/lower berths both 2×0.78m
🗺 ️ Two Classic Simple Itineraries
Summer North Xinjiang + South Xinjiang Grand Loop (14 days, 13 nights)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
🛤️ Train Overview and FeaturesDay 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
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 – 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
First Departure and Route: The first train of 2026 departed from Urumqi on April 23. It operates regularly from April to October, covering over 20 famous scenic spots in 14 prefectures and cities across Xinjiang, offering options such as the North-South Xinjiang loop, in-depth North Xinjiang, and in-depth South Xinjiang tours.Autumn South Xinjiang In-Depth Tour (11 days, 10 nights)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – 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 Hunting – 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, 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 tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, 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)
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient 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
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates Reference
“Mobile Hotel” Experience: The train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing you to comfortably ‘sleep’ to the next stop in the cozy carriage, avoiding travel fatigue.The 2026 new train body made its maiden voyage on April 23, with over twenty trains planned throughout the year, covering April to October. Below are some departure dates and reference prices:
| Departure Date | Gold Diamond Room Type | Price/Person | Notes |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| May 6 / May 14 | Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment) | 59,999 yuan | Third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment) | 54,999 yuan | |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment) | 49,999 yuan | |
| June 1 / June 30 | Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment) | 67,999 yuan | Third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment) | 62,999 yuan | |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment) | 56,999 yuan | |
| June 11 / June 25 | Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment) | 69,999 yuan | Third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment) | 63,999 yuan | |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment) | 58,999 yuan | |
| September 3 | Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment) | 71,999 yuan | Third and fourth person 30,000 yuan/person |
2026 New Upgrades: | | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment) | 65,999 yuan | |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment) | 59,999 yuan | |
| October 15 / October 25 | Premium Gold Diamond (3-compartment) | 44,999 yuan | Third and fourth person 20,000 yuan/person |
| | Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-compartment) | 39,999 yuan | |
| | Boyue Gold Diamond (5-compartment) | 36,999 yuan | |
Warm Tips:
The above are reference prices; actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions.
Special price policies for children, third persons, fourth persons, etc., must be based on the final signed travel contract.
📝 How to Book
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or add WeChat to consult with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, informing them of your desired departure date and room type.
2. Confirm Details: Confirm the final price, availability, included items, and special requirements (if any) with customer service.
3. Sign Contract: After mutual confirmation, sign a formal travel contract and make payment.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: According to the contract guidelines, prepare personal materials such as visas and insurance, and arrive in Urumqi on time for assembly.
New Carriages: 32 new carriages have been added, including 2 sets of newly built luxury and comfort-type car bodies.> Booking Hotline:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Booking Manager Manager Yang Jia
> Warm Tips:Specific departure dates, availability, and prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:New Oriental Express compartment seats and air-conditioned tourist buses for the special train segment.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Most main meals on the train and some ground meals.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, train butler, and on-board medical staff services.
Experiences:Intangible cultural heritage experiences, on-board photography, and other special activities.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various locations.
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Professional Team: The train is equipped with medical staff, star chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact on board. Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and expenses during free time.
Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure factors.
> Notes:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. Top-Tier Worry-Free, Easy Travel
Seamless ‘train + bus’ connection throughout the journey, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and move luggage, greatly reducing physical strain, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
2. Comfortable, Upgraded Experience
All compartments have private bathrooms for strong privacy. The newly added elderly-friendly facilities (like one-button call) and on-board medical staff in 2026 ensure your health and safety.
3. Relaxed Pace, In-Depth Exploration
The ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model gives you more time to explore scenic spots in depth rather than traveling on the road. The itinerary balances classic and niche attractions for a rich experience.
4. Friendly Crowd, Harmonious Atmosphere
The train primarily hosts ‘new seniors’ with ample time and a focus on experience, as well as family tourists, making the travel pace and topics more compatible, avoiding the rush and noise of traditional budget tours.
5. Excellent Reputation, Quality Assurance
As a representative of domestic high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express maintains a high occupancy rate year-round with good market reputation, symbolizing quality and reliability.
