New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train Complete Guide to High End Cabin Booking Process

How to book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express? The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket purchasing through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly coordinated and allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration and berth selection, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
New Oriental Express:A mobile luxury hotel crossing Xinjiang, a brand-new journey sets off in 2027✨
Train introduction:A mobile “five-star castle” that redefines Xinjiang travel
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary tourist train, but a benchmark for domestic high-end tourist special trains. The newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train body in 2026 adopts the design concept of “simple and gorgeous,” with the body paint incorporating color elements of Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The flowing lines are like a moving picture scroll. The train is equipped with a dining car hall, kitchen hall, entertainment car, and even an observation deck, allowing passengers to enjoy private space and participate in social activities during the journey.
As a “mobile luxury hotel,” the New Oriental Express focuses on the concept of “slow travel.” The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding the compact pace of traditional tour groups, with average daily travel time controlled at 4-5 hours, and the remaining time used for in-depth sightseeing and rest. The train runs between Urumqi and cities such as Kashgar, Yining, and Ruoqiang, connecting natural wonders such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, as well as cultural sites such as Kashgar Old City and Jiaohe Ancient City.
Full analysis of compartments:Bathrooms + custom home furnishings, creating a “home away from home”
The train is divided into two major categories: luxury and comfort, with a total of 3 compartment types, all equipped with bathrooms and dry-wet separation facilities to meet the needs of different passengers:
Precious Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
Capacity:6 people/car (1 car in total, 3 compartments)
Area:Compartment about 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡
Bed type:Large bed 2×1.7 meters or twin beds 2×0.85 meters (can be combined)
Facilities:Leisure two-seat sofa, custom tables and chairs, multi-function storage cabinet, viewing window

New Oriental Express: A mobile luxury hotel crossing Xinjiang, a brand-new journey sets off in 2027✨Features:Spacious, suitable for families or friends traveling together, with excellent privacy.
Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
Capacity:8 people/car (5 cars in total, 4 compartments)
Area:Compartment about 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡
Bed type:Large bed 2×1.7 meters or twin beds 2×0.85 meters (can be combined)
Facilities:Leisure tables and chairs, custom home furnishings, bathroom
Features:High cost-effectiveness, balancing comfort and social needs.
Boyue Golden Diamond Compartment (Comfort Type)
Capacity:10 people/car (2-person rooms, 5 compartments in total) or 20 people/car (4-person rooms, 5 compartments in total)
Area:2-person room about 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡; 4-person room has the same area with more compact berths
Bed type:Upper and lower berths 2×0.78 meters

Train introduction: A mobile “five-star castle” that redefines Xinjiang travelFacilities:Bathroom, basic storage space
Features:Suitable for travelers with limited budgets but seeking bathrooms; the 4-person room is more economical.
All compartments use soundproof materials and shock-absorbing design, striving for smooth and quiet travel. The train has a service life of being newly put into use in 2026, starting from Urumqi, with boarding cities along the route including Turpan, Beitun, Yining, Kashgar, etc. (subject to the contract).
2027 itineraries and schedules:Full panoramic coverage of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a balanced pace
Summer edition (April-September):14-day in-depth tour of northern Xinjiang + southern Xinjiang
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for gathering (free activities, adapt to the time difference)
Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi (4 hours sightseeing)-Beitun (5 hours travel)
Day03:Beitun-Wucaitan (2 hours)-Chonghur (1 hour)-Kanas (stay in a small wooden cabin in the scenic area, in-depth tour the next day)
Day04:Kanas Lake + Fish Watching Platform (all day)-Hemu Village (arrive in the evening, watch the starry sky at night)
Day05:Hemu-Ahe Highway (3 hours)-Altay (lunch)-Jinghe South (6 hours travel)
Day06:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake (3 hours around the lake)-Liuxing Street (Yining night tour)

The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary tourist train, but a benchmark for domestic high-end tourist special trains. The newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train body in 2026 adopts the design concept of “simple and gorgeous,” with the body paint incorporating color elements of Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The flowing lines are like a moving picture scroll. The train is equipped with a dining car hall, kitchen hall, entertainment car, and even an observation deck, allowing passengers to enjoy private space and participate in social activities during the journey.Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (Air Grassland + River Valley Grassland, 6 hours)
Day08:Nalati-Bayinbulak (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, 4 hours)-southern section of Duku Highway-Kuqa (5 hours travel)
Day09:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (3 hours)-Kuqa Prince’s Residence (1 hour)-Kashgar (night tour of the old city)
Day10:Kashgar-Baisha Lake (2 hours)-Golden Grass Beach + Stone City (Tashkurgan, 3 hours)
Day11:Tajik family visit (1 hour)-Karakul Lake (2 hours)-Kashgar (shopping + free activities)
Day12:Kashgar Old City + Gaotai Folk Houses (all day)-Turpan (overnight train)
Day13:Karez + Flaming Mountains + Jiaohe Ancient City (8 hours)-Urumqi
Day14:See off the group in Urumqi
Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery edition (October):11-day Pamir Plateau + Populus euphratica forest journey
Day01:Gather in Urumqi (adapt to the climate)
Day02:Urumqi-Turpan (2 hours)-Karez + Jiaohe Ancient City (3 hours)-Ruoqiang (overnight train)

As a “mobile luxury hotel,” the New Oriental Express focuses on the concept of “slow travel.” The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding the compact pace of traditional tour groups, with average daily travel time controlled at 4-5 hours, and the remaining time used for in-depth sightseeing and rest. The train runs between Urumqi and cities such as Kashgar, Yining, and Ruoqiang, connecting natural wonders such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, as well as cultural sites such as Kashgar Old City and Jiaohe Ancient City.Day03:Milan Ruins + Loulan Museum (4 hours)-Hotan (night tour of Yulong Kashgar River)
Day04:Hotan Tuancheng + Yotkan Ancient City (all day)-Shache (overnight train)
Day05:Shache-Yarkand Khan Palace + Amannisahan Mausoleum (3 hours)-Kashgar (free activities)
Day06:Karakul Lake + Baisha Lake (6 hours)-Kashgar (shopping and preparing for return)
Day07:Kashgar Old City + Gaotai Folk Houses (all day)-Kuqa (overnight train)
Day08:Kuqa Grand Canyon + Kuqa Prince’s Residence (4 hours)-Luntai (overnight train)
Day09:Luntai-Tarim Populus euphratica forest (all day)-Urumqi (overnight train)
Day10:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi (4 hours)-Urumqi
Day11:See off the group
The itinerary design focuses on the balance of “sightseeing + rest,” with average daily travel not exceeding 5 hours and sufficient stay time at scenic areas. For example, a full-day visit is arranged for Kanas, and 6 hours of free activity are reserved for Nalati Grassland.
Price description:2027 schedules and quotations (subject to the contract)

Full analysis of compartments: Bathrooms + custom home furnishings, creating a “home away from home”Precious Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room
April 16, May 7, May 20:65,999 yuan/person
June 2-August 28:68,999-72,999 yuan/person
October 15, October 25 (southern Xinjiang route):46,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment Room
April 16-May 20:58,999 yuan/person
June 2-August 28:62,999-66,999 yuan/person
October 15, October 25 (southern Xinjiang route):38,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond Compartment
2-person room:32,888 yuan/person (third person 16,888 yuan/person)
4-person room:27,888 yuan/person (October southern Xinjiang route 19,888 yuan/person)

The train is divided into two major categories: luxury and comfort, with a total of 3 compartment types, all equipped with bathrooms and dry-wet separation facilities to meet the needs of different passengers:The price includes train compartments, scenic area tickets, local vehicles, and guide services, and does not include round-trip major transportation or personal consumption. Schedules may change with demand, subject to contract confirmation.
Booking process:Lock in your seat easily in 5 steps
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining seats.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended compartment.
Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain a travel receipt.
Sign the contract:Sign an electronic contract and check the itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms (subject to the Tourism Law).
Settle the balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure, and customer service will issue the group departure notice and boarding guide.
Reception standards:Xinjiang characteristics and comfortable experience coexist
Included items
Transportation:New Oriental Express special train + local air-conditioned tourist bus
Accommodation:Train compartments + some scenic area hotels (such as Kanas wooden cabins)

Precious Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)Meals:8 breakfasts and 12 main meals, meal standard 80-120 yuan/person/meal, including Xinjiang specialty dishes such as meals, roast whole lamb, and hand-grabbed rice; both light flavors and heavy-oil spicy dishes are provided.
Guide:Certified guide throughout the journey + onboard doctor with the train.
Not included items
Round-trip major transportation to Urumqi (plane/train)
Personal consumption (such as shopping, entertainment)
(For single applicants, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances will be resolved through negotiation).
Reception features:Humanized design tailored to the needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers
Accommodation:Train compartment bathrooms, avoiding frequent luggage moving; consecutive stays at scenic area hotels, reducing hassle.
Meals:Daily fruit and yogurt are provided; main meals are mainly Xinjiang cuisine, taking into account the tastes of all ethnic groups.
Service:The train is equipped with an onboard doctor, and the itinerary pace is slow, suitable for retired elderly people and travelers who cannot ride for long periods.
Comparative advantages:Why choose the New Oriental Express?

Capacity: 6 people/car (1 car in total, 3 compartments)Diet:Light options are provided, avoiding the heavy oil and heavy spice of traditional group meals.
Pace:Average daily travel is 4-5 hours, with long stays at scenic areas and no rushing.
Service:Onboard doctor + 24-hour butler, with complete emergency support.
Social:The entertainment car can host singing and dancing activities, suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups traveling together.
Worry-free:No need to change hotels throughout the journey; luggage can remain in the compartment.
Suitable groups:Retired elderly people, family trips, photography enthusiasts
The train has no age limit, but it is recommended that elderly people over 75 be accompanied by family members. The itinerary design balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for travelers who like slow travel and pursue comfort, especially tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods.
Reasons for popularity:Dual guarantee of reputation and quality
Since starting operation in 2016, the New Oriental Express has focused on “high-end, worry-free, and in-depth” and has served more than 100,000 passengers, with a repurchase rate of 40%. The newly upgraded train body in 2026, more reasonable itinerary design, and the professional services of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency make it a benchmark product for Xinjiang tourist special trains.
Consultation methods
Customer service:Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Tip:Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract confirmation, and schedules may change with demand. It is recommended to book 3 months in advance.
The New Oriental Express is not recommended as just a train, but as a “mobile feast” crossing Xinjiang. In 2027, let us set off from Urumqi and experience the magnificence and warmth of beautiful Xinjiang through slow travel!
How to register for the 2027 New Oriental Express? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want to lie down and travel in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.