Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus 2026 Price Route Official Website
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To book the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route, the most reliable way is to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Below is a summary of route highlights, itinerary, price reference, booking process, and precautions to help you plan easily.
🚂 Route Highlights:Mobile Luxury Hotel
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ perfectly combines a ‘mobile hotel’ with an ‘in-depth Xinjiang tour,’ allowing you to enjoy the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in comfort.
🛏 ️ Private and Comfortable Mobile Rooms
The train operates on a ‘one route, multiple tours, train follows passengers’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day to save travel time. The carriages come in three specifications: Premium Gold Diamond (3 compartments), Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 compartments), and Boyue Gold Diamond (5 compartments), all equipped with bathrooms to ensure privacy and comfort during the journey.
🍽 ️ Exquisite and Diverse Train Cuisine
The train features a professional dining car offering meals that blend Xinjiang specialties with various regional flavors, while maintaining nutritional balance. Special banquets are arranged at certain times, allowing your taste buds to embark on a journey as well.
🎲 Rich Entertainment and Social Spaces
The special train is equipped with a bar car, KTV, multi-functional lounge, and more. You can enjoy a drink, sing, chat, or admire the scenery outside the window, making friends with fellow travelers.
🏞 ️ Connecting Key Attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The itinerary covers iconic Xinjiang landscapes such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau in one go, experiencing diverse scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities.
🛡 ️ Hassle-Free Travel Guarantee
The entire journey uses a combination of ‘special train + ground transportation,’ reducing the hassle of frequent hotel changes. A regular travel agency coordinates and, under uncontrollable factors like weather and road conditions, will communicate itinerary changes with you in advance to ensure travel and experience.
🗺 ️ Quick Itinerary Overview
To book the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route, the most reliable way is to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Below is a summary of route highlights, itinerary, price reference, booking process, and precautions to help you plan easily.This route offers two options: a summer panoramic view of northern Xinjiang and an autumn cultural tour of southern Xinjiang, allowing you to choose based on season and personal preferences.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Assemble in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – 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 – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
🚂 Route Highlights: Mobile Luxury HotelDay 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Assemble 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
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
💰 Price Explanation
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ perfectly combines a ‘mobile hotel’ with an ‘in-depth Xinjiang tour,’ allowing you to enjoy the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in comfort.Below are reference prices for some 2026 departures and room types. Actual costs may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc., please refer to the final contract.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Prices and Tour 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
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
🛏️ Private and Comfortable Mobile Rooms Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 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
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices per person. Prices vary significantly by date and room type, e.g., October prices are relatively favorable.
Prices for the third and fourth persons in the same compartment are specified separately.
Final prices, availability, and promotions are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Detailed Booking Process
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection
The train operates on a ‘one route, multiple tours, train follows passengers’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day to save travel time. The carriages come in three specifications: Premium Gold Diamond (3 compartments), Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 compartments), and Boyue Gold Diamond (5 compartments), all equipped with bathrooms to ensure privacy and comfort during the journey.Call 181-3962-2233, inform the customer service of your travel party size, time, budget, and preferences to get detailed itinerary, price, and availability information.
2. ✅ Confirmation and Lock-in
After selecting the departure date and room type, the customer service will check availability. Upon confirmation, you need to provide traveler information and pay a deposit to lock in the spot.
3. 📄 Contract Signing and Payment
The travel agency will send a standard electronic contract from the national tourism regulatory platform. Please carefully check the itinerary, costs, and other terms. After confirming, sign the contract and pay the balance as agreed.
4. 📋 Pre-Trip Preparation
Before departure, you will receive materials like the ‘Riding Guide.’ Please prepare valid documents as required, pay attention to weather changes, and pack appropriate clothing.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Cost Includes:Typically covers special train seats, ground transportation, hotel accommodation during the itinerary, most meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide services. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract.
Cost Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Xinjiang, personal expenses, and entertainment activities outside the itinerary.
Service Standards:Special train products from regular travel agencies usually include experienced guides and crew, and purchase corresponding insurance to ensure a comfortable journey.
💡 Pre-Booking Notes
Book Early:Especially during the peak season from June to September, it is recommended to inquire several months in advance to avoid popular departures selling out.
Document Preparation:Please bring valid documents when traveling. For foreign guests or compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, please confirm document requirements in advance.
Health and Safety:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas. Please act according to your health condition. If you feel unwell, immediately inform the accompanying staff.
Rational Consumption:If the itinerary includes optional activities, choose voluntarily based on personal interest and financial ability. The travel agency should inform you of details in advance.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
