2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Luxury Train Scenic Stops Along the Route and Full Guide to Schedule and Fares

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 Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), New Oriental Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s 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.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Luxury Special Train:A slow journey crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
As the train slowly passes through the Gobi, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, the scenery outside the window unfolds like a scroll—this is not an ordinary railway journey, but a New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” luxury special train tour carried by a “mobile five-star hotel.” Different from the compact pace of regular group tours, this 14-day itinerary connects the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the richness of southern Xinjiang through a carefully designed loop, finding a balance between comfort and depth.
🌄 Destination panorama:From Tianchi to Kashgar, see the essence of all four seasons of the Western Regions
Xinjiang is vast and has extremely rich types of landscapes. This route covers the clarity of Tianshan Tianchi, the hidden beauty of Kanas Lake, the morning mist of Hemu Village, the green waves of Nalati Grassland, the sunset over the winding bends of Bayanbulak, the steep and extraordinary Duku Highway, and the thousand-year lively atmosphere of Kashgar Old City. The entire journey spans northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, and the southern Xinjiang oases. The geographical span is large but the connections are smooth, avoiding frequent transfers and rushing around.
Currently (2027), Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, scenic area reservation systems operate stably, and transportation connections are efficient. The special train uses fixed carriage formations, so tourists do not need to move their luggage every day. Accommodation, dining, and sightseeing rhythms are all coordinated by the train, making it especially suitable for mid-to-high-end customers who value comfort and continuity of experience.
📅 Simple itinerary (presented strictly according to the finalized original text)
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” Luxury Special Train: A slow journey crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas
Day04 Kanas-Hemu
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak

As the train slowly passes through the Gobi, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, the scenery outside the window unfolds like a scroll—this is not an ordinary railway journey, but a New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” luxury special train tour carried by a “mobile five-star hotel.” Different from the compact pace of regular group tours, this 14-day itinerary connects the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the richness of southern Xinjiang through a carefully designed loop, finding a balance between comfort and depth. Day09 Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan
Day13 Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide
> Note:The actual sightseeing order and停留 duration may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies.

🌄 Destination panorama: From Tianchi to Kashgar, see the essence of all four seasons of the Western Regions💰 Price explanation (based on the finalized original text)
Departure dates on June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)

Travel by tourist special 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 for free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Departure dates on August 30, September 13, and September 27:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)

Xinjiang is vast and has extremely rich types of landscapes. This route covers the clarity of Tianshan Tianchi, the hidden beauty of Kanas Lake, the morning mist of Hemu Village, the green waves of Nalati Grassland, the sunset over the winding bends of Bayanbulak, the steep and extraordinary Duku Highway, and the thousand-year lively atmosphere of Kashgar Old City. The entire journey spans northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, and the southern Xinjiang oases. The geographical span is large but the connections are smooth, avoiding frequent transfers and rushing around.The above prices are reference quotations. The specific cost composition, included items, and final amount are all subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and resource allocation. It is recommended to confirm current availability and service details with the travel agency before traveling.
📝 Registration method
This route can be consulted about and registered for through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency holds a legal travel agency business license, and its service process complies with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. Before registration, tourists may request a detailed itinerary, cost breakdown, and contract template, striving for information transparency and clear rights and responsibilities.
🧳 Cost and service explanation
Costs usually include:
Luxury special train compartment accommodation (including bathroom)
First admission tickets for the attractions listed in the itinerary

Currently (2027), Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, scenic area reservation systems operate stably, and transportation connections are efficient. The special train uses fixed carriage formations, so tourists do not need to move their luggage every day. Accommodation, dining, and sightseeing rhythms are all coordinated by the train, making it especially suitable for mid-to-high-end customers who value comfort and continuity of experience. Local scenic area shuttle transportation
Full-board meals (specific meal standards are subject to the itinerary)
Train butler and onboard service staff configuration
Travel accident insurance
Costs do not include:
Major transportation from the departure place to Urumqi
Personal consumption and unlisted optional paid items

📅 Simple itinerary (presented strictly according to the finalized original text) Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
When registering as a single person, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if special circumstances make shared accommodation impossible, related matters can be negotiated separately. All service contents and standards are subject to the terms of the actually signed contract.
⚠ ️ Warm reminders
Xinjiang is vast, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing, especially in high-altitude areas such as Kanas and Bayanbulak.
Some road sections (such as the Duku Highway) are greatly affected by seasons and weather. Traffic conditions are subject to announcements by local transportation departments.
Scenic areas implement a real-name reservation system. The travel agency will assist with admission procedures, but final admission eligibility is subject to the scenic area’s verification results on the day.
For cultural sites involved in the itinerary (such as Gaotai Folk Houses), please observe visiting etiquette and respect the customs and habits of local ethnic groups.
This “Snow Lotus” journey does not pursue the number of check-in spots, but uses the train as a boat and time as a ruler to measure the scale of nature and the depth of culture in the vast Western Regions. Whether it is the lake reflections at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains or the snow-capped mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, they all remind us: true travel is letting the scenery enter your heart, rather than merely passing by your eyes.
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’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase