2027 New Oriental Express How to Book

[How to Buy Tickets for the New Oriental Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train Special Train Guide:Slow travel along the Silk Road, immersive journey through Xinjiang’s four-season panorama
Tired of hurried, checkbox-style sightseeing? Want to use one train journey to take in both the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang and the ancient cities and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang? The newly upgraded 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train is redefining long-distance in-depth travel in Xinjiang with the style of a “moving light-luxury hotel.” It is not just a train, but an immersive vacation experience where you travel and stay as you go, moving day and night without exhaustion.
I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Since beginning operation, it has continuously optimized its services and hardware and has become one of the representative products of high-end Silk Road themed travel. In 2026, the train completed a full carriage upgrade and launched the “Snow Lotus Train” series, with the core model of “running at night, sightseeing by day” — tourists sleep overnight in comfortable compartments, arrive at the destination in the morning, and begin a full day of in-depth sightseeing, with no need throughout the journey to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or rush between transfers.
This live-aboard rhythm is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family travelers, and photography enthusiasts who seek relaxation, depth, and convenience. The itinerary covers the core scenic belt north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, from the morning mist of Kanas to the snow mountains of Taxkorgan, from the grandeur of the Duku Highway to the golden autumn scenery of the Luntai poplar forests, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”
II. New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The 2027 Snow Lotus Train uses a 13-carriage new formation, divided into two major series: Luxury and Comfort. All compartments on the train are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, completely ending the inconvenience of shared washrooms on traditional special trains.
Prestigious Golden Diamond · Three-Compartment Car (Luxury Type)
1 carriage recommended for the whole train, each carriage has 3 twin-bed compartments, capacity 6 people. Space is about 12㎡, equipped with a double sofa, reception table and chairs, custom furniture, and beds that can be combined into a 2m×1.7m large bed. The bathroom includes a 1.5㎡ toilet and a 1.06㎡ shower room, with privacy and comfort comparable to high-end hotel suites.
Xiyue Golden Diamond · Four-Compartment Car (Luxury Type)
5 carriages in total, each with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people. Compartments are about 10㎡, also support combined beds, and come standard with bathrooms and leisure areas, balancing quality and value, suitable for couples, close friends, or small families traveling together.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train Guide: Slow travel along the Silk Road, immersive journey through Xinjiang’s four-season panorama Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Five-Compartment Car (Comfort Type)
7 carriages in total, each with 5 compartments, flexibly accommodating 10–20 people. Compartments are about 8㎡, with upper and lower berths uniformly sized 2m×0.78m. Although the bathroom is slightly smaller (toilet 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡), it is fully functional and an ideal choice for mass-market high-end travel.
The train also has a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen, and multi-function entertainment car, providing diverse spaces for socializing, movie viewing, tea breaks, and more, so the journey is not only about “arriving” but also about “enjoying the process.”
III. New Oriental Express Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Different from conventional group tours, the Snow Lotus Train reflects “full-process managed” care in service details:
Worry-free accommodation:The compartment is the room; luggage is placed once and there is no need to move luggage throughout the journey;
Thoughtful dining:The dining car provides multiple meal services, integrating local flavors with nutritional balance to meet different taste needs;
Relaxed pace:Each day recommends 1–2 core scenic areas, with ample time reserved for photos and rest, rejecting rushed schedules;
Onboard support:Professional tour leaders + medical staff accompany the train to handle emergencies during long-distance travel;
Cultural immersion:Special experiences are arranged at destinations along the way, such as Tajik family visits and old town strolls, for deeper understanding of local culture.
The entire journey is like a slowly unfolding scroll of the Western Regions; tourists can calmly savor the vastness and poetry of Xinjiang to the rocking rhythm of the train.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement for the New Oriental Express

Tired of hurried, checkbox-style sightseeing? Want to use one train journey to take in both the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang and the ancient cities and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang? The newly upgraded 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train is redefining long-distance in-depth travel in Xinjiang with the style of a “moving light-luxury hotel.” It is not just a train, but an immersive vacation experience where you travel and stay as you go, moving day and night without exhaustion.The following itinerary is strictly organized according to the official final version, reflecting the dual-line design of “summer viewing of the northern Xinjiang panorama, autumn exploration of southern Xinjiang’s hidden wonders”:
April–September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
D1 Various places→Urumqi | Assembly Day
D2 Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Beitun
D3 Beitun→Wucaitan→Chonghu’er→Kanas
D4 Kanas full-day in-depth sightseeing→Hemu
D5 Hemu→Ahe Highway→Altay→Jinghe South
D6 Jinghe South→Sayram Lake→Liuxing Street→Yining
D7 Yining→Nalati Grassland
D8 Nalati→Bayinbuluke→Southern Section of Duku Highway→Kuqa
D9 Kuqa→Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Residence→Kashgar
D10 Kashgar→Baisha Lake→Golden Grassland→Stone City→Taxkorgan

I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train D11 Taxkorgan Tajik family visit→Karakul Lake→Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City→→Gaotai Residences→Turpan
D13 Turpan→Karez→Flaming Mountains→Jiaohe Ancient City→Urumqi
D14 Urumqi | Successful group send-off
October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
D1 Various places→Urumqi | Assembly Day
D2 Urumqi→Turpan→Karez→Jiaohe Ancient City→Ruoqiang

Official legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D3 Ruoqiang→Milan Ruins→Loulan Museum→Loulan Park→Hotan
D4 Hotan→Hotan Tuancheng→Yurungkash River→Yotkan Ancient City
D5 Hotan→Shache→Yarkent Khan Palace→Amanisa Khan Mausoleum→Kashgar
D6 Kashgar→Karakul Lake→Baisha Lake→Kashgar

The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Since beginning operation, it has continuously optimized its services and hardware and has become one of the representative products of high-end Silk Road themed travel. In 2026, the train completed a full carriage upgrade and launched the “Snow Lotus Train” series, with the core model of “running at night, sightseeing by day” — tourists sleep overnight in comfortable compartments, arrive at the destination in the morning, and begin a full day of in-depth sightseeing, with no need throughout the journey to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or rush between transfers. D7 Kashgar→Kashgar Old City→→Gaotai Residences→Kuqa
D8 Kuqa→Kuqa Grand Canyon→Kuqa Prince’s Residence→Qiuci Alley
D9 Kuqa→Luntai→Tarim Poplar Forest→Urumqi
D10 Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Urumqi
D11 Urumqi | Successful group send-off
The whole journey follows the logic of “traveling at night and sightseeing by day,” with natural connections between attractions and no repeated backtracking, striving to let every traveler experience the beauty of Xinjiang under excellent light and in a good mood.
V. 2026 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Price Explanation
According to official information, presale for the 2027 Snow Lotus Train’s full-year schedule has opened, covering Xinjiang’s excellent travel season from April to October. Prices vary by room type, season, and route, as follows (note:The following is reference information; actual prices are subject to the signed contract):
Luxury Type (Prestigious Golden Diamond / Xiyue Golden Diamond)
Early Spring Period (April–May):65,999 yuan / 58,999 yuan
Midsummer Period (June–mid-August):68,999 yuan / 62,999 yuan
Late Summer and Golden Autumn Period (late August–September):72,999 yuan / 66,999 yuan

This live-aboard rhythm is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family travelers, and photography enthusiasts who seek relaxation, depth, and convenience. The itinerary covers the core scenic belt north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, from the morning mist of Kanas to the snow mountains of Taxkorgan, from the grandeur of the Duku Highway to the golden autumn scenery of the Luntai poplar forests, truly achieving “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Route (2026 schedule):46,999 yuan / 38,999 yuan
Comfort Type (Platinum Joy Golden Diamond)
Spring and Summer Regular Period (April–September):2-person room 32,888 yuan/person, 4-person room 27,888 yuan/person, third person special offer 16,888 yuan
October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Route (2027 schedule):2-person room 19,888 yuan/person, 4-person room 16,888 yuan/person, third person special offer 11,888 yuan
> 📌 Warm reminder:Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date. Please confirm specific remaining seats and quotations based on actual consultation, and the final execution shall be based on the contents agreed in the tourism service contract signed by both parties.
VI. New Oriental Express Booking and Registration Method
Want to board this moving Western Regions palace? Please keep this ticket-booking guide 👇
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be handled through designated travel agencies.
The booking process is for reference as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi provides 24-hour consultation service, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn in detail about itineraries, room types, prices, and schedules.
2. Choose a product: According to personal time and preferences, select the travel date and seat type.
3. Submit information: Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, or valid travel document information for registration and seat reservation.

II. New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages4. Complete booking: Pay the booking amount as required, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the procedures.
June–September each year is the peak travel period, and popular seats are in high demand. It is recommended to contact us as early as possible to lock in your preferred room type. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of misleading by unauthorized agents.
VII. New Oriental Express Fees and Service-Related Explanation
Itinerary fees include:Basic items such as special train compartment accommodation, full-journey transportation (including scenic area transfers), first admission tickets to attractions, meals (according to itinerary standards), and accompanying services.
Not included:Personal consumption (such as alcoholic beverages and souvenirs), voluntarily participated paid experience items, and single-occupancy charges (for single registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
All service contents, fee standards, and scope of rights shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, you may request a detailed service list from customer service.
VIII. Departure Invitation: Let the Journey Become a Poem of Life
The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its vastness and also in its rhythm — you need to slow down to hear the wind brushing the poplar trees and see the gentleness of morning mist drifting over the wooden houses of Hemu. The 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus Train does not merely recommend taking you to the scenery; it lets you live within the scenery.
If you long for a journey that is unhurried, uncompromising, and warm, you may dial the phone and learn more from Manager Maizi. Perhaps this autumn or summer, your story should be written at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains and on the Pamir Plateau.
📞 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
—— The train is about to depart, and the scenery is already waiting outside the window.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.