2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Booking Process, Xiyue Golden Diamond Cabin Seat Locking Detailed Steps

No need to drive yourself or rush around—take the Xinjiang tourist train and slowly enjoy the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose freely from multiple specifications 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 for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Exploring Northern Xinjiang:Board the New Orient Express Snow Lotus to start a high-end loop journey
🌄 Route highlights:A moving “five-star viewing platform”
As the benchmark of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, with the design concept of “the train moves with the scenery, scenery day and night,” creates a mobile vacation space integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems. The compartments are furnished with desks, safes, charging ports, and other facilities, meeting both business and leisure needs. After the 2026 upgrade, the dining car can seat 40 people dining at the same time, offering meals and fusion dishes of various ethnic flavors, with menus changed daily and ingredients supplied directly from the Urumqi central kitchen.
The train passes through the core landscape belt of Northern Xinjiang, connecting 12 high-quality natural heritage sites including Koktokay, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, avoiding the crowded sections of regular tour groups and enjoying exclusively the golden shooting hours of early morning and dusk. The special train runs at night and stops at essential attractions during the day, saving the fatigue of long-distance bus travel, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups pursuing quality.
🚂 Simple itinerary (2026 summer edition)
▶️ Core route:Starts and ends in Urumqi · 14-day loop
Day01:Travel from various places to Urumqi for assembly (check in at hotel)
Day02:Urumqi → New Orient Express → Koktokay (Geopark) → Altay
Day03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden house experience)

Exploring Northern Xinjiang: Board the New Orient Express Snow Lotus to start a high-end loop journeyDay04:Hemu → Kanas (Three Bays hiking)
Day05:Kanas → Chonghu’er → Wucaitan (Five-Colored Beach) → New Orient Express special train
Day06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (lake loop cycling) → Yining (Kazanci Folk Village)
Day07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (in-depth tour of the sky grassland)
Day08:Nalati → middle section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
Day09:Bayanbulak → southern section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Orient Express special train
Day10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Tashkurgan (home visits to people of all ethnic groups)
Day11:Tashkurgan → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (old town handicraft street)
Day12:Kashgar → Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells) → New Orient Express special train
Day13:Turpan → Urumqi (free time at International Grand Bazaar)

🌄Route highlights: A moving “five-star viewing platform”Day14:See off the group in Urumqi
⚠ ️ Special notes:
The Duku Highway is open from June to September; in case of extreme weather it will be changed to the Yizhao Highway
The Pamir Scenic Area requires a permit in advance (handled uniformly by the team)
Sayram Lake loop cycling provides 7-55 seat sightseeing vehicle transfers (these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
💰 Price description (2026 reference)
▶️ Compartment grades:
Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people)
Honorable Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people)

As the benchmark of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, with the design concept of “the train moves with the scenery, scenery day and night,” creates a mobile vacation space integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, constant-temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems. The compartments are furnished with desks, safes, charging ports, and other facilities, meeting both business and leisure needs. After the 2026 upgrade, the dining car can seat 40 people dining at the same time, offering meals and fusion dishes of various ethnic flavors, with menus changed daily and ingredients supplied directly from the Urumqi central kitchen.⚠ ️ Price includes:
Accommodation throughout the special train journey (including bathroom)
Ground transportation (7-55 seat air-conditioned tourist vehicles; these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including specialty meals)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for attractions
Professional tour guide + accompanying doctor service

Tour beautiful Xinjiang by tourist train, choose freely from multiple specifications ranging from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates; it is recommended to lock in seats 60 days in advance.
📝 Registration method
Register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; provide name, valid ID number, and contact information to complete pre-registration. Staff will call within 24 hours to confirm itinerary details and send the electronic contract to your email.
💡 Fee description and service standards

The train passes through the core landscape belt of Northern Xinjiang, connecting 12 high-quality natural heritage sites including Koktokay, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, avoiding the crowded sections of regular tour groups and enjoying exclusively the golden shooting hours of early morning and dusk. The special train runs at night and stops at essential attractions during the day, saving the fatigue of long-distance bus travel, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups pursuing quality.1️⃣ Fees do not include:
Personal consumption (such as shopping, optional paid items)
(For single-person registration we will try our best to arrange room sharing; under special circumstances a supplement must be negotiated)
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
2️⃣ Service commitment:
No shopping stores arranged throughout the entire journey
Each group is equipped with a bilingual tour guide + life steward
Temperature monitoring twice daily and carriage disinfection
Complimentary travel accident insurance (coverage 500,000 yuan/person)

🚂Simple itinerary (2026 summer edition)The specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing; with mutual agreement, the itinerary may be reasonably changed.
🚌 Ground transportation upgrade plan
For group customers, the following vehicle options are provided:
7-seat business vehicle (suitable for families/small groups; these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
19-seat minibus (equipped with USB charging ports; these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
33-seat air-conditioned coach (including luggage compartment; these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
55-seat luxury tourist vehicle (double-layer curtains + adjustable seats; these quotes are all reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to customer service quotation!)
All vehicles are insured with passenger insurance, inspected before departure every day, and drivers must have more than 5 years of plateau driving experience.
📅 Recommended departure dates for 2026
April 16 (apricot blossom season)

▶️ Core route: Starts and ends in Urumqi · 14-day loop May 7/20 (grassland turning green)
June 2/16/30 (lavender blooming season)
July 14/28 (golden summer escape period)
August 11/30 (melon and fruit ripening season)
September 13/27 (prime autumn scenery period)
🌐 Pre-trip recommendation guide
1️⃣ Documents:Valid ID, discount certificates (such as student ID/senior citizen card)
2️⃣ Clothing:Jacket, sun-protective clothing, comfortable hiking shoes
3️⃣ Medicine:Personal regular medicine, motion sickness patches, gastrointestinal medicine
4️⃣ Electronics:Camera, power bank, conversion plug (the special train provides two-hole sockets)
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service manager Zhang Jing to obtain the “2026 Northern Xinjiang Travel Equipment List” and real-time remaining seat information. Let the New Orient Express Snow Lotus take you across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and on the moving “five-star viewing platform,” collect the light and shadows of Xinjiang’s four seasons.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)