Snow Lotus New Orient Express 2 Person Cabin North and South Xinjiang Tour Prices and Departure Dates How to Find a Travel Agency

No need to drive yourself or rush between 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 classes, from economy to luxury. We specialize in Xinjiang tourism train charter 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)
🚂 【Snow Lotus New Oriental Express:A mobile viewing platform running through North and South Xinjiang】2026 latest travel guide
🌄 Route highlights:A visual feast across the four seasons
While ordinary trains still worry about “monotonous window views,” the Snow Lotus New Oriental Express has already condensed the essence of North and South Xinjiang into a flowing visual corridor. This 14-day itinerary, carefully designed by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, takes “mobile viewing platform” as its core concept, linking the golden birch forests of Koktokay, the emerald lakes of Kanas, the snow-mountain corridor of the Duku Highway, and the glacier secrets of the Pamir Plateau.
The train features a panoramic viewing carriage design, with 270-degree unobstructed glass curtain walls that let landscapes such as the Tianshan snow peaks, the Taklamakan Desert, and the Ili River Valley unfold like a scroll. The specially designed “Starry Sky Carriage” is equipped with an astronomical telescope; on nights crossing the Gobi, professional guides will lead visitors to identify constellations and tell legends of the starry skies along the Silk Road.
🗺 ️Itinerary at a glance (summer version)
📅 Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
📅 Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
📅 Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

🚂【Snow Lotus New Oriental Express: A mobile viewing platform running through North and South Xinjiang】2026 latest travel guide📅 Day04:Hemu – Kanas
📅 Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express charter train
📅 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 charter train
📅 Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
📅 Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar

🌄Route highlights: a visual feast across the four seasons📅 Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express charter train
📅 Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
📅 Day14:Urumqi – send off the group
💰 Price explanation (latest for 2026)
According to the 2026 departure schedule provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, two luxury compartment options are currently offered:
💎 Xiyue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 yuan/person
▪ It is recommended to set up 4 compartments per carriage, with 2 people per room
▪ Equipped with bathroom, constant-temperature floor heating, and panoramic viewing windows

While ordinary trains still worry about “monotonous window views,” the Snow Lotus New Oriental Express has already condensed the essence of North and South Xinjiang into a flowing visual corridor. This 14-day itinerary, carefully designed by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, takes “mobile viewing platform” as its core concept, linking the golden birch forests of Koktokay, the emerald lakes of Kanas, the snow-mountain corridor of the Duku Highway, and the glacier secrets of the Pamir Plateau.▪ Includes 24-hour butler service and a daily seasonal fruit platter
💎 Noble Golden Diamond:From 65,999 yuan/person
▪ It is recommended to set up 3 compartments per carriage, with 2 people per room
▪ Adds an intelligent temperature control system and starry-sky ceiling lights
▪ Includes exclusive photography follow-shoot service (3 retouched photos per day)

Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose 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)
📅 Departure dates (starting and ending in Urumqi)
April 16 | May 7/20 | June 2/16/30
July 14/28 | August 11/30 | September 13/27

The train features a panoramic viewing carriage design, with 270-degree unobstructed glass curtain walls that let landscapes such as the Tianshan snow peaks, the Taklamakan Desert, and the Ili River Valley unfold like a scroll. The specially designed “Starry Sky Carriage” is equipped with an astronomical telescope; on nights crossing the Gobi, professional guides will lead visitors to identify constellations and tell legends of the starry skies along the Silk Road.(Price includes:Charter train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, and professional guide service. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing; prices may fluctuate with departure dates and are subject to the contract signed by both parties)
🚌 Transportation support plan
The train uses customized 7-55 seat tourist buses for ground transfers:
▪ 7-seat business vehicle (suitable for small groups of 4-6 people):Reference vehicle price 1,200 yuan/day
▪ 19-seat minibus (suitable for teams of 10-15 people):Reference vehicle price 1,800 yuan/day
▪ 55-seat luxury coach (suitable for teams of more than 30 people):Reference vehicle price 2,500 yuan/day
(These quotations are all reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotation! All vehicles are equipped with onboard oxygen cylinders, first-aid kits, and emergency communication equipment)
📝 Registration method

🗺️Itinerary at a glance (summer version)From now on, registration is available through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with consultation service provided daily from 9:00-20:00. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance to secure seats; teams of 16 or more can apply for an exclusive departure date.
💡 Service description
1️⃣ Catering standard:Three ethnic specialty meals are provided daily (hand-grabbed rice, Naren, and Jiuwan Sanxingzi), and the train has an open kitchen where the cooking process can be observed
2️⃣ Photography service:A professional photographer accompanies the group and provides free shooting guidance at attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake
3️⃣ Health protection:A general practitioner accompanies the team, and the train medical room is stocked with altitude sickness medicine and portable oxygen concentrators
4️⃣ Cultural experience:Special arrangements include ethnic family visits and Twelve Muqam performances for in-depth cultural interaction
⚠ ️Notes
▪ Document requirements:A valid ID document with more than 6 months of validity is required; foreign tourists need to apply for a permit in advance

📅Day01: Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather▪ Equipment suggestions:From June to September, prepare sunscreen (SPF50+), sunglasses, and a windbreaker; after October, bring a down jacket
▪ Special arrangements:The Duku Highway section may be closed due to weather; by mutual agreement, it can be changed to the Yizhao Highway itinerary
▪ Children’s policy:Children under 12 enjoy a 50% discount on bed fees and must be accompanied by an adult
🌈 Seasonal limited experiences
▪ April-May:Apricot blossoms bloom in the Ili River Valley, and the train specially adds “flower sea viewing seats”
▪ June-August:The Nalati Grassland hosts the “Heavenly Horse International Tourism Festival,” where you can participate in traditional activities such as horse racing and Girl Chasing
▪ September-October:Kanas enters “palette” mode, and the train provides professional photography equipment rental services
📞 Consultation channel
If you need to know the remaining seats for the latest 2026 departure dates, customize an itinerary, or obtain the detailed “Travel Manual,” please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide a complete information package including the itinerary, equipment list, and health notices within 2 hours.
(The information in this article was updated in March 2026; prices and remaining seats are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final right to the itinerary, and all services comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China)
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)