2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule Guide, Premium Cabin Fares and Itinerary Full Analysis 2

How do I book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist train? The New Oriental Express tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 How to choose a 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” departure date? A full analysis of high-end cabin types, fares, and itineraries
On the vast land of Xinjiang, there is a tourist train known as the “mobile five-star hotel”—the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus.” It is not just a train, but an immersive slow journey along the Silk Road. In 2027, this classic route sets off again, with designated in-itinerary service items, private carriages, and in-depth itineraries, taking travelers across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, from the Junggar Basin to the Pamir Plateau, from grasslands and lakes to deserts and oases, enjoying diverse landforms and cultural landscapes along the way.
🌄 Route highlights:Why choose the “Snow Lotus”?
The New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” features customized carriage design. Each carriage consists of private compartments equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, soft bedding, and exclusive butler service. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey; luggage travels with the train, saving the trouble of moving luggage and adapting to new accommodations. The train stops at stations every evening, with highlights sightseeing arranged during the day, and passengers sleep peacefully while the train runs smoothly at night, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and people are within a painting.”
The itinerary covers three core regions of Xinjiang: the Northern Xinjiang route, the Ili River Valley, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, connecting landmark attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, White Sand Lake, and Kashgar Old Town. Particularly noteworthy is that the route passes through the southern section of the Duku Highway and the Ahe Highway—two scenic highways hailed as “must-drive in a lifetime.” When road conditions are good in summer, travelers can enjoy magnificent vistas of snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and rivers interwoven together.

🚂 How to choose a 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” departure date? A full analysis of high-end cabin types, fares, and itinerariesAccording to the latest operating arrangements for 2027, the train strictly controls passenger capacity, striving to ensure every traveler has ample space and a high-quality service experience. Meals are prepared onboard by a professional chef team, integrating local ingredients with Chinese cuisine. Three meals a day plus afternoon tea are all included in the cost.
📅 Simple itinerary (presented according to the actual finalized itinerary text)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu

On the vast land of Xinjiang, there is a tourist train known as the “mobile five-star hotel”—the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus.” It is not just a train, but an immersive slow journey along the Silk Road. In 2027, this classic route sets off again, with designated in-itinerary service items, private carriages, and in-depth itineraries, taking travelers across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, from the Junggar Basin to the Pamir Plateau, from grasslands and lakes to deserts and oases, enjoying diverse landforms and cultural landscapes along the way. Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak
Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-White Sand Lake-Tashkurgan

🌄 Route highlights: Why choose the “Snow Lotus”? Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old Town-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Irrigated Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide

Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
> Note:Road access involved in the itinerary (such as the Duku Highway and Ahe Highway) is greatly affected by seasons and weather. In the event of temporary traffic control or changes in road conditions, the travel agency will, on the premise of ensuring safety, reasonably change the order or content of sightseeing after reaching agreement with travelers.

The New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” features customized carriage design. Each carriage consists of private compartments equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, soft bedding, and exclusive butler service. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey; luggage travels with the train, saving the trouble of moving luggage and adapting to new accommodations. The train stops at stations every evening, with highlights sightseeing arranged during the day, and passengers sleep peacefully while the train runs smoothly at night, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and people are within a painting.”💰 Price explanation (based on the finalized departure dates and quoted prices)
Departure dates: June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Departure dates: August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)

The itinerary covers three core regions of Xinjiang: the Northern Xinjiang route, the Ili River Valley, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, connecting landmark attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, White Sand Lake, and Kashgar Old Town. Particularly noteworthy is that the route passes through the southern section of the Duku Highway and the Ahe Highway—two scenic highways hailed as “must-drive in a lifetime.” When road conditions are good in summer, travelers can enjoy magnificent vistas of snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and rivers interwoven together.Xiyue Golden Diamond:66999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, remaining availability of cabin types, and other factors, and the final price shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. The main differences between cabin types lie in carriage configuration density and privacy. The Distinguished Golden Diamond recommends 3 compartments per carriage, offering more spaciousness; the Xiyue Golden Diamond has 4 compartments, offering better value for money. Both are equipped with bathrooms and comfortable bedding.
📝 Registration method
This route can be consulted about and registered for through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to confirm the remaining availability for specific departure dates and cabin types in advance in order to arrange travel plans.
🧳 Cost inclusions and service description
The cost includes accommodation in train compartments throughout the journey, first admission tickets to attractions, scenic area shuttle buses, professional Chinese-speaking guide service, all meals throughout the journey (including specialty meals), onboard medical support, and travel accident insurance. For travelers registering alone, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if room sharing cannot be arranged successfully, the single supplement matter will be separately and amicably negotiated based on actual circumstances.

According to the latest operating arrangements for 2027, the train strictly controls passenger capacity, striving to ensure every traveler has ample space and a high-quality service experience. Meals are prepared onboard by a professional chef team, integrating local ingredients with Chinese cuisine. Three meals a day plus afternoon tea are all included in the cost.It should be specially noted that the opening hours of attractions listed in the itinerary, traffic conditions, climate conditions, and other factors may be affected by force majeure factors. The travel agency reserves the right to optimize the itinerary according to actual circumstances, but will strive to ensure the overall sightseeing quality is not materially affected. All service details and cancellation/change policies shall be implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations.
🌿 Warm tips
Xinjiang is vast, with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof jackets, sun protection items, and comfortable hiking shoes.
The train has fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, but some sections are at higher altitudes (such as Karakul Lake). If you have a history of altitude sickness, please inform in advance.
The itinerary covers areas inhabited by multiple ethnic groups. Please respect local customs and habits and visit folk culture sites in a civilized manner (such as).
All activity arrangements are subject to the premise of safety, and specific implementation shall be based on the actual situation of the day and mutual consultation between both parties.
Choosing the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” is not recommended as just a trip, but as a slow dialogue about time, scenery, and lifestyle. In the summer or early autumn of 2027, step aboard this 14-day Silk Road special train, let the wheels measure the land, and let the soul set sail with the scenery.
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase