New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Route Schedule North and South Xinjiang Train Tour Itinerary

No need to drive yourself or endure endless transfers—sit back on the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly take in the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple tiers, ranging from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourism train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Route Timetable | North and South Xinjiang Train Tour Itinerary
Xinjiang is vast, with attractions often hundreds of kilometers apart, so self-driving or regular group tours tend to be time-consuming and exhausting. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train, operating as a “mobile hotel,” offers travelers who wish to deeply experience the scenery of North and South Xinjiang a comfortable and worry-free travel option. The train integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. By day, you visit the highlights; by night, you sleep soundly in steadily moving carriages, effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel.
According to the currently available 2027 summer schedule, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus continues its classic grand loop of North and South Xinjiang, covering Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in North Xinjiang, crossing the Duku Highway, going deep into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City in South Xinjiang, then returning to Urumqi via Turpan, forming a panoramic journey that runs through both north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.
📍 Route Highlights Overview
Rail + road combination throughout:Relying on the tourist train to efficiently connect distant destinations and reduce repeated backtracking.
In-depth coverage of core landscapes:Including alpine lakes (Kanas, Sayram Lake), grassland pastures (Nalati, Bayanbulak), canyon landforms (Kuqa Grand Canyon), plateau scenery (White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake), and famous historical and cultural cities (Kashgar, Turpan).
Strong seasonal suitability:Summer departures (June–August) have suitable climate, the Duku Highway is usually fully open, and the grasslands enter their best viewing period; September departures can combine early autumn colors with relatively lighter crowds.

🚂 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Route Timetable | North and South Xinjiang Train Tour ItineraryUniform accommodation standards:Train carriages are equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, and bedding according to different cabin types; land-segment accommodation is arranged by the travel agency, and specific room types are subject to the actual signed contract.
Please note that due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area management policies, the order of the itinerary and stop points may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement, in order to ensure the overall tour experience and.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Five-Colored Beach – New Oriental Express tourist train

Xinjiang is vast, with attractions often hundreds of kilometers apart, so self-driving or regular group tours tend to be time-consuming and exhausting. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train, operating as a “mobile hotel,” offers travelers who wish to deeply experience the scenery of North and South Xinjiang a comfortable and worry-free travel option. The train integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. By day, you visit the highlights; by night, you sleep soundly in steadily moving carriages, effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel.Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express tourist train
Day10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express tourist train

According to the currently available 2027 summer schedule, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus continues its classic grand loop of North and South Xinjiang, covering Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in North Xinjiang, crossing the Duku Highway, going deep into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City in South Xinjiang, then returning to Urumqi via Turpan, forming a panoramic journey that runs through both north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Group drop-off
This itinerary is the finalized version, and actual execution will strictly follow this framework; minor technical adjustments to certain connections are recommended when necessary.
💰 Price Description
Reference to the currently published 2027 pricing plan:

Tour beautiful Xinjiang aboard the tourist train, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from freely. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person, 1 carriage contains 4 compartments, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage
Honorable Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person, 1 carriage contains 3 compartments, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage
The above prices are baseline reference ranges; specific costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, cabin availability, and service details. The final charge is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Before registering, it is recommended to confirm the available seats and detailed terms for the current period through official channels.

📍 Route Highlights Overview📞 Registration Method
This tourist train product can be consulted about and registered for through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. As a travel service enterprise with legal operating qualifications, it provides package itineraries including train seats, land transfers, scenic area tickets, accommodation and meals, and guide services. Tourists can choose the appropriate cabin type and departure date according to their own needs.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs usually include:
New Oriental Express cabin seat
Air-conditioned tourist bus transfers for land segments listed in the itinerary
First admission tickets to scenic areas (excluding inner attractions and optional paid items)

Rail + road combination throughout: relying on the tourist train to efficiently connect distant destinations and reduce repeated backtracking. Accommodation marked in the itinerary (tourist train + hotels)
All meals throughout (subject to those marked in the itinerary)
Chinese-speaking guide service
Travel accident insurance
Items generally not included:
Major transportation from departure place to Urumqi
Personal expenses (such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
Expenses incurred from free activities not within the itinerary

In-depth coverage of core landscapes: including alpine lakes (Kanas, Sayram Lake), grassland pastures (Nalati, Bayanbulak), canyon landforms (Kuqa Grand Canyon), plateau scenery (White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake), and famous historical and cultural cities (Kashgar, Turpan). Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors
Regarding single-person registration:The travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room-sharing arrangements; if no match can be found, related matters can be negotiated separately, subject to the actual communication results.
All service details, cancellation and change rules, and the division of rights and responsibilities are implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, striving to ensure tourists’ rights are fairly protected.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, mountainous and plateau areas (such as Kanas, Bayanbulak, and the Pamir Plateau) have low temperatures in the morning and evening, so it is recommended to bring windproof and warm outerwear.
The Duku Highway is a seasonally open road, and passage conditions are greatly affected by weather. Arrangements involving this section in the itinerary will be dynamically optimized according to real-time road conditions.
Some scenic areas (such as Kanas and Nalati) implement a reservation entry system. The travel agency will handle this uniformly, and tourists need to cooperate by providing valid identity information.
Train operations and land transfers are closely connected. Please gather at the agreed time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
With the philosophy of “slow travel, deep experience,” the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus integrates Xinjiang’s natural grandeur and cultural heritage into a 14-day journey. Whether visiting for the first time or revisiting, this railway loop running through North and South Xinjiang can provide a calm and complete perspective to experience the vastness and diversity of this land. For specific itineraries, prices, and remaining seat availability, please refer to actual consultation and signed contract content.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. Phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)