New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Official Ticket Purchase Channels, Process, Schedule and Prices Full Guide
Many middle-aged and senior tourists have asked: Where can I book the New Oriental Express, how do I book it, and which is the official booking agency? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed pricing. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Does the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus include tickets? — One ticket, unlocking a ‘designated items included in itinerary’ experience across the whole of Xinjiang
Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains in one trip, while enjoying a relaxed and worry-free journey? The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus train running in 2026 is tailor-made for travelers seeking both comfort and depth. Many tourists ask: ‘Does the fare for this luxury train include attraction tickets?’ The answer is: Yes — and it covers far more than just tickets.
🌄 Full Route Overview:Spanning North and South of the Tianshan Mountains, Experience the Best of Xinjiang in One Trip
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It connects Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak Wetland in northern Xinjiang, crosses the magnificent Duku Highway, and goes deep into the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Tashkurgan County in southern Xinjiang, before returning to Urumqi via Turpan. Along the way, it covers alpine lakes, primitive villages, grassland pastures, canyon landscapes, oasis ancient cities, and other diverse scenery, truly achieving ‘one journey across all of Xinjiang.’
According to the latest 2026 operational arrangements, the train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model — sleep soundly in the stable carriage at night, and focus on visiting core scenic areas during the day, greatly saving energy. It is especially suitable for families, senior travelers, and those who value travel quality.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Facts)
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
🚂 Does the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus include tickets? — One ticket, unlocking a ‘designated items included in itinerary’ experience across the whole of XinjiangDay 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Ethnic Family Visits – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains in one trip, while enjoying a relaxed and worry-free journey? The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus train running in 2026 is tailor-made for travelers seeking both comfort and depth. Many tourists ask: ‘Does the fare for this luxury train include attraction tickets?’ The answer is: Yes — and it covers far more than just tickets.Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Residence, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi Farewell Banquet
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
🌄 Full Route Overview: Spanning North and South of the Tianshan Mountains, Experience the Best of Xinjiang in One Trip> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
💰 2026 Prices and Departure Dates (Strictly Based on Local Facts)
2026 Departure Dates and Prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xi Yue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Bo Yue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ It connects Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak Wetland in northern Xinjiang, crosses the magnificent Duku Highway, and goes deep into the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Tashkurgan County in southern Xinjiang, before returning to Urumqi via Turpan. Along the way, it covers alpine lakes, primitive villages, grassland pastures, canyon landscapes, oasis ancient cities, and other diverse scenery, truly achieving ‘one journey across all of Xinjiang.’> Friendly Reminder:The above prices are reference ranges; the actual prices are subject to consultation and contract signing, and may vary with departure dates and room types.
🎫 Cost Explanation:Are tickets, transportation, accommodation, and meals included?
✅ Included in the Cost:
Full-journey New Oriental Express cabin accommodation (with private bathroom)
First entrance tickets to scenic areas listed in the itinerary (such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayanbulak, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez, etc.)
Local official tourist vehicles (scenic area transfers)
Full-journey meals (including special welcome banquet, roasted whole lamb banquet, etc.)
Professional tour guide and train butler services
Use of tea, beverages, and basic entertainment facilities on the train
❌ Not Included in the Cost:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi from various locations (flights/train tickets)
According to the latest 2026 operational arrangements, the train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model — sleep soundly in the stable carriage at night, and focus on visiting core scenic areas during the day, greatly saving energy. It is especially suitable for families, senior travelers, and those who value travel quality. Personal expenses (such as jade purchases, souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Self-funded items within scenic areas (such as the Kanas Guanyu Platform shuttle bus, Hemu horse riding, etc., subject to that year’s scenic area policies)
(If a separate cabin is required)
Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure factors
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 Registration Method and Thoughtful Services
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact for Consultation:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
About Manager Wang Fei:
She is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all north-south Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free travel planning, boutique small groups, local custom vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel solutions. She knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips, and can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, wholeheartedly letting every guest from afar truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🌟 Final Thoughts
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not just a train ride — it is an immersive panoramic journey through Xinjiang. From tickets to accommodation, from dining to guided tours, it is almost ‘one price covering designated items in the itinerary,’ allowing you to focus only on the scenery flowing past the window and the emotions within. If you are planning a trip to Xinjiang in the autumn/winter of 2026 or spring/summer of 2027, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei to get the latest availability and detailed information, and begin a leisurely and enriching journey through the Western Regions.
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