Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus Price List and Departure Dates
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train special 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 are looking for a clear price and departure schedule overview of the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’, this summary will provide you with a worry-free reference.
This article will focus on the confirmed departures and prices for 2026, and introduce the route features, itinerary framework, and registration methods. All information is compiled based on currently available public materials, and the specific details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
🚂 Route Overview:Mobile Luxury Hotel
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train integrating ‘accommodation + transportation + sightseeing’, known as a ‘mobile luxury hotel’.
🛌 Comfortable Sleep:All train cars are private compartments with bathrooms, eliminating the hassle of switching hotels.
🌃 Efficient Touring:Adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, rest on the smooth train at night and explore scenic spots in depth with full energy during the day.
🏞 ️ Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop:One trip connects Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, as well as Turpan, Kuqa, and other places, experiencing diverse scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:Summer Northern Xinjiang & Autumn Southern Xinjiang
This route is divided into two versions based on the season, with the itinerary framework as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
If you are looking for a clear price and departure schedule overview of the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’, this summary will provide you with a worry-free reference.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
This article will focus on the confirmed departures and prices for 2026, and introduce the route features, itinerary framework, and registration methods. All information is compiled based on currently available public materials, and the specific details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – 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 Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Palace, 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
🚂 Route Overview: Mobile Luxury Hotel💡 Warm Tips:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, etc., subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Prices and Departures:Confirmed Departures for 2026
Below are some of the available departures and reference prices for 2026. Please note that the prices do not include round-trip transportation to Urumqi.
Prices and Departures
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 54,999 RMB/person
Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury available. 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)
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a high-end tourist special train integrating ‘accommodation + transportation + sightseeing’, known as a ‘mobile luxury hotel’.June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom cars) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
🛌 Comfortable Sleep: All train cars are private compartments with bathrooms, eliminating the hassle of switching hotels.Price Interpretation and Explanation
Price Level:Prices vary by departure date, with peak season departures like June 11 and September 3 being relatively higher.
Group Travel:For departures from May to September, the price for the third and fourth person in the same compartment is 30,000 RMB/person; for October departures, it is 20,000 RMB/person.
Fee Fluctuation:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to berth type, number of people, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel 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
It is recommended to provide the following information when consulting to obtain a detailed itinerary and quote:
Intended travel month
Preferred compartment type
Number of travelers
🌃 Efficient Touring: Adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, rest on the smooth train at night and explore scenic spots in depth with full energy during the day.📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The following is a general explanation of fees and services. For specific inclusions, children’s policies, and other details, please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
✅ Fees Usually Include
Transportation:New Oriental Express corresponding seat and air-conditioned tour bus for the special train segment.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, usually including specialty dishes.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots and necessary shuttle buses within the itinerary.
Services:Professional tour guide commentary, travel insurance, etc.
❌ Fees Usually Do Not Include
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi from various locations.
Personal expenses and items not listed in the itinerary.
📄 Contract and Regulations
All service details, cancellation policies, etc., are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
In case of force majeure (such as weather, road conditions, policies, etc.), both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
