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Want to book the ‘Snow Lotus Special Train · New Oriental Express’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will explain the booking process, channels, and precautions in detail, helping you easily plan this high-end journey. ✨
🚂 Understanding the Snow Lotus Special Train
The Snow Lotus Special Train is typically a high-end tourism product based on the New Oriental Express, named for its body design often incorporating Tianshan snow lotus elements. It is not an ordinary train but a one-stop high-end travel experience.
High-End Experience:The train adopts a ‘one route, multiple stops, train follows people’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, connecting key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau.
Mobile Hotel:The train’s interior facilities are comparable to a mobile hotel, equipped with a dining car, bar car, KTV, and multi-functional leisure area. Cabins are mostly 2-4 person rooms with bathrooms, offering 24-hour butler service for comfort and convenience during the journey.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights Overview
This route mainly features two classic itineraries: the summer northern Xinjiang panorama and the autumn southern Xinjiang scenery. The specific schedule is as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
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
Want to book the ‘Snow Lotus Special Train · New Oriental Express’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will explain the booking process, channels, and precautions in detail, helping you easily plan this high-end journey. ✨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 to the Group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
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 – Yulong Kashgar 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
🚂 Understanding the Snow Lotus Special TrainDay 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, 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 to the Group
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for some 2026 departures and room types. Actual costs may vary due to holidays, berths, and availability. Please refer to the final signed contract.
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
The Snow Lotus Special Train is typically a high-end tourism product based on the New Oriental Express, named for its body design often incorporating Tianshan snow lotus elements. It is not an ordinary train but a one-stop high-end travel experience. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
High-End Experience: The train adopts a ‘one route, multiple stops, train follows people’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, connecting key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
Price Fluctuation:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to holidays, berths, and availability. Please refer to the final signed contract.
Inclusions:Typically include train berths, listed hotel accommodations, most meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and tour buses. Specific inclusions depend on the product description and contract.
Exclusions:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
📞 Booking Channels
The New Oriental Express is a customized tourism product; berths are not sold through 12306 but are handled by partner travel agencies. You can book through the following methods:
Registration Inquiry:You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
24-Hour Hotline:181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat), add WeChat to get itinerary materials, departure dates, and price details.
📝 Official Website Booking Process Details
The booking process typically includes the following 6 steps. It is recommended to inquire 2-3 months in advance, especially for peak season departures.
1. Inquire about departure dates and itinerary
Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, route (northern/southern Xinjiang), and room type (Premium/Xiyue/Boyue Gold Diamond), and get a detailed itinerary and quote.
2. Submit personal information
Mobile Hotel: The train’s interior facilities are comparable to a mobile hotel, equipped with a dining car, bar car, KTV, and multi-functional leisure area. Cabins are mostly 2-4 person rooms with bathrooms, offering 24-hour butler service for comfort and convenience during the journey.Provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number (passport for foreigners), contact number, etc., for booking and insurance.
3. Pay deposit to lock berth
After confirmation, pay a deposit (usually around 20,000 RMB/person) to the company’s corporate account as guided by customer service, and keep the transfer receipt.
4. Sign electronic contract
The travel agency will upload a standard electronic contract from the national tourism supervision platform. You need to review and sign it online, and can also make personalized requests.
5. Pay balance before departure
Usually pay the balance about 30 days before departure, with the specific time based on the contract.
6. Receive departure notice
About 7 days before departure, you will receive a departure notice including assembly information, pick-up arrangements, and a luggage checklist.
💡 Booking Precautions
Book early during peak season:June to September and around National Day are peak seasons with limited berths; it is recommended to inquire early.
Verify final information:All itinerary details, costs, and cancellation/modification rules are based on the final signed contract.
Monitor policies and weather:Before departure, check railway, scenic area, and local policy updates, and allow flexible time for weather and other uncertainties.
Rational spending:If encountering spending points during the trip, make rational choices based on personal needs.
If you have roughly chosen your travel time, call 181-3962-2233 now to let professional customer service check berth availability and detailed quotes, and start your Snow Lotus Special Train journey!
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
