Snow Lotus New Orient Express Official Website Check Availability Quick Registration
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Multiple specifications 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)
Want to board the ‘Snow Lotus·New Oriental Express’ but don’t know where to start? Official website information is scattered, and it’s hard to confirm schedules and prices? Don’t worry, this guide will help you sort out how to check availability and quickly register, making it easy for you to plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨
🚂 Get to Know the Snow Lotus·New Oriental Express
The Snow Lotus·New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under the Xinjiang Railway ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand. The train body is jointly built by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel-style’ tourist train. In 2026, the train underwent a complete upgrade, adopting a new generation of train bodies, with all compartments having private bathrooms, and equipped with dining cars, entertainment cars, and other public spaces, suitable for travelers who want both comfort and sightseeing on the train.
Operating Model: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, seamlessly connecting train and bus. During the day, visit Xinjiang’s top scenic spots like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan. At night, return to the train to rest, eliminating the need to change hotels and move luggage daily, especially friendly for families and middle-aged and elderly groups.
Train Features: Rich onboard life, with public spaces like dining cars, bar cars, and entertainment cars, offering dining, social, and entertainment experiences. The train is also equipped with medical staff, star chefs, and may invite intangible cultural heritage inheritors and experts for explanations. Some trips also offer group photography services, making the journey more fulfilling and fun.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Two Versions Available
This route offers a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang version, allowing you to choose based on your travel time.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
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 Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Want to board the ‘Snow Lotus·New Oriental Express’ but don’t know where to start? Official website information is scattered, and it’s hard to confirm schedules and prices? Don’t worry, this guide will help you sort out how to check availability and quickly register, making it easy for you to plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨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 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 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 – Yarkent Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
🚂 Get to Know the Snow Lotus·New Oriental ExpressDay 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, 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:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 10:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation:2026 Fee Details
Prices and Tour Dates
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 59999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 54999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 49999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62999 RMB/person
The Snow Lotus·New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under the Xinjiang Railway ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand. The train body is jointly built by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel-style’ tourist train. In 2026, the train underwent a complete upgrade, adopting a new generation of train bodies, with all compartments having private bathrooms, and equipped with dining cars, entertainment cars, and other public spaces, suitable for travelers who want both comfort and sightseeing on the train. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30000 RMB/person
Take a tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, multiple specifications from economy to luxury available for you to choose from. 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)
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 20000 RMB/person
Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some tour dates in 2026. Actual prices and availability are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, and may fluctuate with the tour date. Please verify again when signing the contract with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Operating Model: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, seamlessly connecting train and bus. During the day, visit Xinjiang’s top scenic spots like Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan. At night, return to the train to rest, eliminating the need to change hotels and move luggage daily, especially friendly for families and middle-aged and elderly groups.📞 Registration Method:How to Secure a Seat
The New Oriental Express is a tourist train, with seats allocated by the railway department, not sold through ordinary ticketing platforms like 12306, but through a ‘travel agency + railway’ cooperation model. Therefore, finding a regular travel agency to complete the booking is the key first step to starting this journey.
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and registration through the following methods:
Phone Consultation:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
Registration Process Overview
1. Consult the route: Contact customer service to confirm the travel date, itinerary version (summer northern Xinjiang or October southern Xinjiang), and preferred compartment type.
2. Submit information: Provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other personal information for seat reservation and ticket booking.
3. Pay a deposit: Pay a deposit via the payment method provided by customer service to secure the seat and obtain a deposit receipt.
4. Sign the contract: The travel agency will send an electronic contract. Please read the itinerary, fees, cancellation and change rules, and other terms carefully before signing.
5. Pay the balance: Pay the remaining amount according to the contract’s agreed time and receive the tour confirmation notice.
6. Pre-trip preparation: Prepare relevant documents and items according to the tour confirmation notice before departure.
📋 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Reference for Included Fees
Train Features: Rich onboard life, with public spaces like dining cars, bar cars, and entertainment cars, offering dining, social, and entertainment experiences. The train is also equipped with medical staff, star chefs, and may invite intangible cultural heritage inheritors and experts for explanations. Some trips also offer group photography services, making the journey more fulfilling and fun.Transportation:New Oriental Express class compartment seats, regular tourist buses at destinations (may be business vehicles on the Duku Highway section).
Accommodation:Train accommodation and ground hotels listed in the itinerary (mostly online-rated 4-5 diamonds or local specialty hotels).
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary, usually including specialty dishes like roast whole lamb, big plate chicken, etc.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, onboard butler, professional tour leader, and travel agency liability insurance.
Reference for Excluded Fees
Personal expenses (such as consumption, extra drinks, optional entertainment activities).
Single room supplement (if you request a single room).
Self-paid items not explicitly listed in the itinerary.
Service Highlights
Public Spaces:Dining cars, bar cars, entertainment cars, etc., offering dining, social, and entertainment experiences.
Professional Team:The train is equipped with medical staff, star chefs, and may invite intangible cultural heritage inheritors and experts for explanations. Some trips also offer group photography services.
💡 Pre-Booking Preparation:Documents and Notes
After confirming the spot with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, you usually need to prepare the following documents:
👤 Adult Travelers
🗺️ Route Overview: Two Versions AvailableName, gender, valid ID number (for ticket purchase and insurance).
Phone number, backup contact number.
Emergency contact and phone number.
Electronic ID photo (some routes require it for onboard ID).
👶 Children/Minors
Name and valid ID number from the household registration book (or birth certificate).
Guardian’s name, valid ID number, and contact information.
Indicate which adult they will share a room with.
🩺 Health and Special Needs Notification
Briefly describe past medical history (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.) and recent surgery history.
Indicate if special meals, wheelchair, crutches, etc., are needed.
If there are allergies (medication, food, etc.), please provide details.
✍ ️ Signing Documents
Sign the unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform online.
Read and confirm attachments such as the itinerary and notification letter.
If needed, sign a power of attorney in advance to allow family members to handle matters in emergencies.
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)
