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No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’. In 2026, this high-end tourist train continues to operate routes through northern and southern Xinjiang, focusing on a ‘mobile comfortable hotel’ experience:Explore the scenic spots in depth during the day, return to the train to rest at night, no need to move luggage up and down, with a relatively relaxed pace.
This article will take a ‘train perspective’ as the starting point to introduce why this route is suitable for travelers who want to slow down and value comfort, and will highlight key information such as itinerary, price, and registration method.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route through northern and southern Xinjiang is a typical ‘one train covers north and south’ loop, connecting the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang Section:Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Duku Highway, etc., featuring snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and river valley meadows.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake), Kuqa Grand Canyon, Tarim Poplar Forest, etc., showcasing key Silk Road towns and diverse landscapes and culture.
The route adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, using tourist buses to explore scenic spots during the day and returning to the train for accommodation at night, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The entire journey has no shopping arrangements, making the experience relatively worry-free.
🚄 Train Experience:Mobile Comfortable Hotel
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary passenger train but a modified high-end tourist train, known as a ‘star-rated hotel on wheels’.
🛌 En-suite Compartments
All train compartments are en-suite with separate wet and dry areas, providing 24-hour hot water showers. Mainly divided into three room types:
Premium Gold Diamond:3 compartments per car, relatively spacious.
Xiyue Gold Diamond:4 compartments per car, balanced layout.
Boyue Gold Diamond:5 compartments per car, suitable for travelers on a budget but seeking en-suite facilities.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining and Leisure

🚂 If you want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip, many people think of the ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’. In 2026, this high-end tourist train continues to operate routes through northern and southern Xinjiang, focusing on a ‘mobile comfortable hotel’ experience: explore scenic spots in depth during the day, return to the train to rest at night, no need to move luggage up and down, with a relatively relaxed pace.The train is equipped with a professional dining car, offering meals that blend Xinjiang specialties with various regional flavors. The leisure car features booth seating, a piano, karaoke, and other facilities. Some trips also arrange folk performances, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and other activities to enrich the journey.
🛎 ️ Service and
Each car has a dedicated attendant providing 24-hour butler service. The train is usually equipped with a first-aid kit, and some trips include medical staff to handle emergencies during long journeys.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary:Summer Northern Xinjiang Version & October Southern Xinjiang Version
This route is divided into two versions based on the season, with the itinerary strictly following the finalized local content:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather 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 Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County

This article will take a ‘train perspective’ as the starting point to introduce why this route is suitable for travelers who want to slow down and value comfort, and will highlight key information such as itinerary, price, and registration method.Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening 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: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 Dwellings, evening 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 train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell

🗺️ Route Overview: Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang💡 Warm Tips:The order and duration of the itinerary may be affected by weather, road conditions, and other factors. The travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the passengers. The specific details are subject to the departure notice and contract.
💰 Price Explanation:2026 Reference Range
The following are confirmed departure dates and reference prices for 2026. The final cost is subject to the signed travel contract.
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

Travel on a tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with various options from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25

The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route through northern and southern Xinjiang is a typical ‘one train covers north and south’ loop, connecting the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Price Interpretation:
Prices generally fluctuate with the season. May-June and September are regular peak seasons, while the October southern Xinjiang autumn scenery period has relatively lower prices.

Northern Xinjiang Section: Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Duku Highway, etc., featuring snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and river valley meadows. Within the same departure date, higher room grades mean higher prices.
Third and fourth person prices apply to multiple people staying in the same compartment.
The above are reference prices per person. Actual costs may fluctuate due to market supply and demand and other factors. Please be sure to refer to the contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘New Oriental Express Inquiry’ when adding)
Registration Process Reference:
1. Inquiry: Contact the travel agency to confirm the desired departure date, number of people, and room type.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc.
3. Sign and Pay: Pay a deposit to secure seats, sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism regulatory platform, and pay the balance as agreed.
4. Pre-trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure, understand the meeting time, location, and other details.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding Gold Diamond seats and necessary scenic area shuttle buses.
Accommodation:Hotels and train compartment accommodations as listed in the itinerary.

Southern Xinjiang Section: Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake), Kuqa Grand Canyon, Tarim Poplar Forest, etc., showcasing key Silk Road towns and diverse landscapes and culture.Meals:Meals as indicated in the itinerary, including some Xinjiang specialty meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service, train attendant service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi.
Personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., horseback riding, specific performances, etc.).
Single room supplement for solo travelers (the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation).
Service Features
No shopping arrangements throughout the journey:The itinerary has no shopping arrangements, providing a relatively pure experience.
One train all the way:Large luggage is stored on the train, no need to move it daily.
Professional Team:Equipped with local guides and train attendants, providing full-service support.
💡 Warm Tips:Specific inclusions, exclusions, cancellation policies, etc., are subject to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the signed travel contract.
💡 Travel Preparation Suggestions
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a jacket for mountainous areas in the morning and evening. For the October southern Xinjiang itinerary, prepare warmer clothing. Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes.
Health and Safety:Some parts of the itinerary pass through high-altitude areas (e.g., Pamir Plateau). Travelers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases should consult a doctor before traveling. Follow scenic area instructions and do not enter unopened areas.
Itinerary Changes:In case of severe weather, road closures, or other force majeure factors, the travel agency may change the order or timing of the itinerary for safety reasons. Please understand.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)