2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Luxury Train Schedule, Fares and Itinerary Guide for Different Routes

How to 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 Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Luxury Train:A journey through a mobile palace across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, there is a train that does not rush to its destination but is meant for immersion—it slowly travels between snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons, connecting the elegance of northern Xinjiang and the grandeur of southern Xinjiang into a flowing picture scroll. This is the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” luxury tourist train, which will continue operating in 2027. Unlike ordinary train travel, it uses entire carriages as guest room units, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and butler service, making the journey itself the most memorable part of the trip.
As one of the few high-end railway tourism products in China, the “Snow Lotus” is not a simple means of transportation but a movable boutique hotel. The train stops at core scenic areas during the day, and tourists return to the carriages to rest after in-depth sightseeing, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels. It is especially suitable for travelers who value comfort and hope to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landforms and cultural landscapes at a slow pace.
📍 Route Highlights Overview
This 14-day, 13-night loop route fully covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural wonders: from the emerald water reflections of Tianchi in the Tianshan Mountains to the morning mist secret realm of Kanas Lake; from the cooking smoke rising from wooden houses in Hemu Village to the endless green carpet of Nalati Grassland; then through the southern section of the Duku Highway across the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, finally reaching Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, with a distant view of Muztagh Peak. On the return journey, it passes through Turpan to visit the thousand-year-old Karez wells and the ancient city of Jiaohe, forming a truly meaningful “panoramic Xinjiang” loop journey.
The train adopts a mode of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning or stopping during the day throughout the journey, striving to allow tourists to fully enjoy sightseeing during the day and sleep peacefully in exclusive compartments at night. The carriages are equipped with dining rooms, bars, and viewing lounge areas, providing customized meals that blend local flavors with Chinese classics, and there are onboard medical staff and professional tour leaders to ensure a smooth itinerary.
Please note that due to seasonal climate, road access, and scenic area policies, specific itinerary points may be reasonably adjusted after consultation and agreement between the travel agency and tourists, in order to ensure the best possible experience and quality.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Luxury Train: A journey through a mobile palace across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
(The following content is strictly based on the local final version, with no additions or deletions)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South

On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, there is a train that does not rush to its destination but is meant for immersion—it slowly travels between snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons, connecting the elegance of northern Xinjiang and the grandeur of southern Xinjiang into a flowing picture scroll. This is the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” luxury tourist train, which will continue operating in 2027. Unlike ordinary train travel, it uses entire carriages as guest room units, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and butler service, making the journey itself the most memorable part of the trip. Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayinbulak
Day09 Bayinbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan County
Day11 Tajik Family Visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan

As one of the few high-end railway tourism products in China, the “Snow Lotus” is not a simple means of transportation but a movable boutique hotel. The train stops at core scenic areas during the day, and tourists return to the carriages to rest after in-depth sightseeing, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels. It is especially suitable for travelers who value comfort and hope to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landforms and cultural landscapes at a slow pace. Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide
💰 Price Description
According to the latest 2027 departure schedule, this route adopts tiered pricing, as follows:
Departures on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:

Travel on a tourist train to explore 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)
Premium Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
Departures on August 30, September 13, and September 27:

📍 Route Highlights OverviewPremium Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
The above prices are for reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure schedule and cabin availability, and the final price shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. Different room types have slight differences in space layout, viewing views, and service configurations. It is recommended to consult and confirm in detail before registration.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency has long been engaged in high-end customized and tourist train services in Xinjiang and has the corresponding qualifications and operational experience. When registering, please specify the travel date, cabin preference, and number of companions so that staff can match a suitable departure.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
Cost includes:

This 14-day, 13-night loop route fully covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural wonders: from the emerald water reflections of Tianchi in the Tianshan Mountains to the morning mist secret realm of Kanas Lake; from the cooking smoke rising from wooden houses in Hemu Village to the endless green carpet of Nalati Grassland; then through the southern section of the Duku Highway across the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, finally reaching Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, with a distant view of Muztagh Peak. On the return journey, it passes through Turpan to visit the thousand-year-old Karez wells and the ancient city of Jiaohe, forming a truly meaningful “panoramic Xinjiang” loop journey.✅ Luxury train compartment accommodation throughout the journey (including bathroom)
✅ First admission tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary
✅ Three meals per day (onboard + some ground restaurants)
✅ Ground transportation connections (coaches between scenic areas)
✅ Professional Chinese tour leader and onboard service staff
✅ Travel accident insurance
Cost does not include:

The train adopts a mode of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning or stopping during the day throughout the journey, striving to allow tourists to fully enjoy sightseeing during the day and sleep peacefully in exclusive compartments at night. The carriages are equipped with dining rooms, bars, and viewing lounge areas, providing customized meals that blend local flavors with Chinese classics, and there are onboard medical staff and professional tour leaders to ensure a smooth itinerary.❌ Major transportation from departure place to Urumqi (air tickets/train tickets)
❌ Personal expenses (such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, additional meals)
❌ Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
❌ Single occupancy supplement (for single registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
All service details, cancellation and change policies, and division of responsibilities shall be implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations. Specific arrangements shall be subject to the terms of the actually signed contract. It is recommended to communicate and confirm fully before departure.
🌄 Written at the End
Choosing the “Snow Lotus” is not merely choosing a mode of transportation but choosing a travel philosophy—slow down, stay inside, and let the scenery flow from outside the window into your heart. Whether it is the tranquil lakes at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains or the vast snow peaks of the Pamir Plateau, all unfold slowly in the rhythm of this train.
In 2027, Xinjiang is welcoming guests from all directions with more complete infrastructure and more mature tourism services. And this luxury train spanning east to west and running through north to south is precisely one of the excellent keys to opening up this land.
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2027 New Oriental Express tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Express train manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase