2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Ticket Prices How to Book from Urumqi Meeting Point

How to buy tickets and book the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway. It does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and 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. You can handle registration and berth selection, sign contracts and sign up, and check in real time the schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
New Oriental Express Snow Lotus:A complete ticket purchasing guide to starting a luxury train journey in Xinjiang 🚂
Train introduction:A mobile “five-star castle”
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a benchmark work among domestic high-end tourist trains. The newly upgraded train body in 2026 takes “a flowing Xinjiang scroll” as its design concept. The body adopts a low-saturation Morandi color palette, paired with streamlined metal decorations, elegant as silk. The train is divided into luxury and comfort carriages. The whole train is equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and even a dining car, entertainment car, and bar counter, making it worthy of being called a “land cruise ship.”
As a “mobile business card” of Xinjiang tourism, the Snow Lotus is designed specifically for in-depth travel. It avoids the superficial sightseeing of regular tour groups and, with the concept of “slow travel,” connects the essence of scenic spots across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to fully enjoy the superior scenery of snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts in a comfortable environment. At present, the train has opened multiple routes from Urumqi to Kanas, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and others, covering more than 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas.
Compartment details:From Golden Diamond to Platinum Joy, there is always one suitable for you
The Snow Lotus offers three types of compartments to meet different needs:
Noble Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
Capacity:6 people/car (3 compartments, 2 people per compartment)
Area:Compartment about 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡
Facilities:King bed (2×1.7 meters) or twin beds (2×0.85 meters), leisure sofa, bathroom, dry-wet separation, customized home furnishings
Features:Spacious, suitable for families or friends traveling together. In 2027, it will be in its 2nd year of operation.
Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)
Capacity:8 people/car (4 compartments, 2 people per compartment)

New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A complete ticket purchasing guide to starting a luxury train journey in Xinjiang 🚂Area:Compartment about 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡
Facilities:Twin beds (can be combined into a king bed), bathroom, multifunctional storage space
Features:High cost-effectiveness, suitable for couples or small groups. In 2027, it will be in its 2nd year of operation.
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond Compartment (Comfort Type)
Capacity:10 people/car (5 compartments, 2 people per compartment) or 20 people/car (5 compartments, 4 people per compartment)
Area:Compartment about 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡
Facilities:Twin beds (2×0.78 meters), bathroom
Features:Economical and affordable, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but pursuing space. In 2027, it will be in its 2nd year of operation.
Boarding location:All routes depart from Urumqi Station. Tourists can go directly to the meeting point or contact the travel agency to arrange pick-up service.
Simple itinerary and departure dates:More than 6 hours of sightseeing per day, with sufficient rest
2027 April-September summer itinerary (14 days)
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for gathering (free time, adjust to the time difference)
Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi (4 hours of sightseeing)-Beitun (overnight on the train)

Train introduction: A mobile “five-star castle”Day03:Beitun-Wucaitan (2 hours)-Chonghur (1 hour)-Kanas (overnight in the scenic area)
Day04:Kanas Lake (3 hours)-Hemu Village (2 hours, overnight in a cabin)
Day05:Hemu-Ahe Highway (1.5 hours)-Altay (2 hours)-Jinghe South (overnight on the train)
Day06:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake (3 hours)-Liuxing Street (1.5 hours)-Yining (overnight in a hotel)
Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (full-day sightseeing, overnight in the scenic area)
Day08:Nalati-Bayinbulak (3 hours)-southern section of Duku Highway (2 hours)-Kuqa (overnight in a hotel)
Day09:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (2 hours)-Kuqa Prince’s Residence (1 hour)-Kashgar (overnight on the train)
Day10:Kashgar-Baisha Lake (1.5 hours)-Golden Grass Beach (1 hour)-Stone City (1 hour)-Taxkorgan (overnight in a hotel)
Day11:Tajik family visit (1 hour)-Karakul Lake (2 hours)-Kashgar (overnight on the train)
Day12:Kashgar Old City (3 hours)-(1 hour)-Gaotai Residences (1 hour)-Turpan (overnight on the train)
Day13:Karez (1.5 hours)-Flaming Mountains (1 hour)-Jiaohe Ancient City (2 hours)-Urumqi (overnight in a hotel)
Day14:Urumqi-see off the group
Daily arrangement:Average sightseeing time at scenic spots is 4-6 hours, with a 1-2 hour rest at noon. At night, take the train or stay in a hotel, balancing activity and rest.
2027 October Southern Xinjiang itinerary (11 days)

The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a benchmark work among domestic high-end tourist trains. The newly upgraded train body in 2026 takes “a flowing Xinjiang scroll” as its design concept. The body adopts a low-saturation Morandi color palette, paired with streamlined metal decorations, elegant as silk. The train is divided into luxury and comfort carriages. The whole train is equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and even a dining car, entertainment car, and bar counter, making it worthy of being called a “land cruise ship.”Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for gathering
Day02:Urumqi-Turpan (2 hours)-Karez (1 hour)-Jiaohe Ancient City (2 hours)-Ruoqiang (overnight in a hotel)
Day03:Milan Ruins (1.5 hours)-Loulan Museum (1 hour)-Loulan Park (1 hour)-Hotan (overnight in a hotel)
Day04:Hotan Tuan City (1 hour)-Yurungkash River treasure hunting (2 hours)-Yotkan Ancient City (1.5 hours)-Shache (overnight on the train)
Day05:Shache-Yarkant Khan Palace (1 hour)-Amanisa Khan Mausoleum (1 hour)-Kashgar (overnight in a hotel)
Day06:Karakul Lake (2 hours)-Baisha Lake (1.5 hours)-Kashgar (overnight on the train)
Day07:Kashgar Ancient City (3 hours)-(1 hour)-Gaotai Residences (1 hour)-Kuqa (overnight in a hotel)
Day08:Kuqa-Kuqa Grand Canyon (2 hours)-Kuqa Prince’s Residence (1 hour)-Qiuci Alley (1 hour)-Luntai (overnight on the train)
Day09:Luntai-Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest (3 hours)-Urumqi (overnight in a hotel)
Day10:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi (3 hours)-Urumqi (overnight in a hotel)
Day11:Urumqi-see off the group
Daily arrangement:Sightseeing time at scenic spots is 3-5 hours, with a rest at noon. At night, take the train or stay in a hotel, with a relaxed pace.
2027 departure dates

As a “mobile business card” of Xinjiang tourism, the Snow Lotus is designed specifically for in-depth travel. It avoids the superficial sightseeing of regular tour groups and, with the concept of “slow travel,” connects the essence of scenic spots across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, allowing tourists to fully enjoy the superior scenery of snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts in a comfortable environment. At present, the train has opened multiple routes from Urumqi to Kanas, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and others, covering more than 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas. Noble Golden Diamond/Xiyue Golden Diamond: April 16, May 7, May 20, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 30, September 13, September 27, October 15, October 25.
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18, October 3, October 13, October 26.
Price explanation:Subject to the contract, availability must be confirmed in real time
2027 April-October quotes (unit:yuan/person)
Noble Golden Diamond:
April/May:65999
June/July/August:68999
September:72999
October Southern Xinjiang route:46999
Xiyue Golden Diamond:
April/May:58999
June/July/August:62999
September:66999
October Southern Xinjiang route:38999

Compartment details: From Golden Diamond to Platinum Joy, there is always one suitable for youPlatinum Joy Golden Diamond (2-person room):
April-September:32888 (third person 16888)
October Southern Xinjiang route:19888 (third person 11888)
Platinum Joy Golden Diamond (4-person room):
April-September:27888
October Southern Xinjiang route:16888
Remarks:The price includes transportation, accommodation, tickets, meals, and guide services, and does not include personal consumption and. Availability and prices are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates.
Booking process:Five steps to easily complete
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain a formal travel receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.

The Snow Lotus offers three types of compartments to meet different needs:Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Reception standards:Details demonstrate quality
Included items:
Transportation:Snow Lotus special train throughout the journey + local air-conditioned tourist buses
Accommodation:Train compartments + scenic area hotels (such as Kanas, Nalati, Kashgar, etc.)
Meals:8 breakfasts and 16 main meals, including 4 specialty meals (roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, big plate chicken, stewed lamb)
Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary
Guide:Professional guide throughout + onboard train butler
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance
Excluded items:
Personal consumption (such as shopping, entertainment items)
(For single registrations, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation)
Meal standards:
Main meals:40 yuan/person/meal, 8-10 people per table, with a mix of meat and vegetables

Noble Golden Diamond Three-Compartment Room (Luxury Type)Specialty meals:80-120 yuan/person/meal, mainly local flavors
Taste:Balancing light and rich flavors; dietary preferences can be communicated in advance for changes.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
Reception features:Comfortable stays, authentic food
Accommodation:Train compartments with bathrooms and constant-temperature air conditioning; hotels are all four-star standard, such as Kanas Hemu Mountain Villa, Nalati Borui Camp, Kashgar Qinivak Hotel, etc.
Meals:One specialty meal is arranged each day, such as the “fruit banquet” in Turpan Grape Valley and the “century-old teahouse afternoon tea” in Kashgar Old City, allowing the taste buds to immerse in the food culture of various ethnic groups.
Comparative advantages:Why choose the Snow Lotus?
Food:Balancing light and rich flavors, avoiding a single heavy-oil and spicy style, suitable for tourists of all ages.
Pace:Reasonable daily sightseeing time; at night, take the train or stay in a hotel, with no need for long bus rides, avoiding fatigue.
Service:A doctor accompanies the group throughout for assurance, train butlers respond 24 hours, and guides are all experienced drivers with more than 5 years.
Crowd:Suitable for retired elderly people, parent-child families, and tourists who cannot ride buses for long periods. Fellow travelers are of relatively high quality, and the atmosphere is harmonious.
Luggage:No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey; the train goes directly to scenic areas, saving effort and worry.
Suitable crowd:These tourists should definitely not miss it!

Capacity: 6 people/car (3 compartments, 2 people per compartment)Retired elderly:The itinerary is relaxed, with no rushing, complete train facilities, and thoughtful service.
Parent-child families:Rich scenic spots and strong fun; children can get close to nature and culture.
Photography enthusiasts:Covers Xinjiang’s scenery in all four seasons, capturing sunrise and sunset, starry skies and the Milky Way.
High-end tourists:Pursuing quality and unique experiences, avoiding crowds, and enjoying private travel.
Reasons for popularity:Reputation and strength coexist
Rarity:A representative of domestic high-end tourist trains, with limited seats, recommended to operate 7 months each year.
Experience:From train design to service details, “passenger comfort” is the core, and it is known as a “mobile five-star hotel.”
Safety:Guides and doctors accompany throughout, the train is equipped with a security system, and scenic area selections are mature and stable.
Repurchase rate:More than 60% of tourists choose to ride a second or multiple times, and the recommendation rate from old customers is as high as 85%.
Consultation methods
Phone:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
WeChat:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Travel agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Address:Consult customer service; do not include a specific address.
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not so much a train as a dreamy journey through Xinjiang. From the snow mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang to the deserts and ancient cities of Southern Xinjiang, from the star-rated service on the train to the in-depth experience in scenic areas, it interprets the charm of “slow travel” in a unique way. If you long for a worry-free, comfortable, and high-quality Xinjiang journey, why not board this “mobile castle” and make every moment an unforgettable memory!
How to register for the 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, 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, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and seat reservation, sign contracts and register, and check special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries in real time.