How to Buy Tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Stick to Official Authorized Channels to Avoid Pitfalls

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists have asked: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, how do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train private carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-inclusive 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: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086) — free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotes. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang by train?
On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities interweave into a flowing panorama. To experience the best of both northern and southern Xinjiang in a worry-free and comfortable rhythm, the “New Oriental Express Snow Lotus” luxury tourist train is becoming the top choice for more and more people. It is not an ordinary train but a moving “mobile hotel” — disembark during the day for in-depth sightseeing, return to your carriage to sleep at night, and never worry about constantly moving luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving “scenery moves with the train, and you are in the picture.”
🌄 Route Highlights:One journey to see the beauty of all four seasons in Xinjiang
The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus covers Xinjiang’s golden tourism season (April to October), connecting more than twenty core scenic areas including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Turpan. Whether it’s the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang, the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, or the thousand-year-old ancient cities along the Silk Road, you can immerse yourself in it all on this journey.
The summer edition focuses on the northern Xinjiang loop, passing through the Ahe Highway and Duku Highway, experiencing the coolness of alpine meadows and glacial lakes;
The October itinerary focuses on autumn scenery in southern Xinjiang, with golden poplar forests, dates hanging from branches, and Loulan culture complementing the old city of Kashgar;
The train operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning” model, effectively using nighttime travel hours while dedicating daytime to sightseeing, with a well-balanced pace.
It is worth mentioning that the newly upgraded 2026 Snow Lotus train features deluxe and comfortable private compartments, all with en-suite bathrooms, plus dining cars and entertainment carriages, providing integrated “food, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment” services, making the journey not just about scenery but an enjoyment of a lifestyle.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (strictly per the local finalized original text)
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi

🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang by train?Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – 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 – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train

On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities interweave into a flowing panorama. To experience the best of both northern and southern Xinjiang in a worry-free and comfortable rhythm, the “New Oriental Express Snow Lotus” luxury tourist train is becoming the top choice for more and more people. It is not an ordinary train but a moving “mobile hotel” — disembark during the day for in-depth sightseeing, return to your carriage to sleep at night, and never worry about constantly moving luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving “scenery moves with the train, and you are in the picture.”Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
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 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 Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley

🌄 Route Highlights: One journey to see the beauty of all four seasons in XinjiangDay 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area availability.
💰 2026 Departure Dates and Prices (strictly per the local finalized original text)
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

The 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus covers Xinjiang’s golden tourism season (April to October), connecting more than twenty core scenic areas including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Turpan. Whether it’s the forests and lakes of northern Xinjiang, the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, or the thousand-year-old ancient cities along the Silk Road, you can immerse yourself in it all on this journey. 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 above are reference prices; the formal tourism contract signed shall prevail. Prices may fluctuate based on departure date, room type, group size, and other factors. Final costs are subject to customer service confirmation and contract terms.
📞 How to Register?
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all northern and southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in free-spirited travel planning, premium small groups, local custom vehicles, tourist trains, and other travel solutions, and is familiar with local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips. She can plan classic loop routes or customize off-the-beaten-path deep journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions culture and history, effortlessly resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei has always adhered to a no-shopping, no-hidden-consumption policy throughout the journey, refusing hidden charges, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple warmth, and enjoy a safe and carefree tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Description

The summer edition focuses on the northern Xinjiang loop, passing through the Ahe Highway and Duku Highway, experiencing the coolness of alpine meadows and glacial lakes;Cost Includes:
Full-journey train transportation and ground transportation between scenic areas
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (including train compartments and hotels)
First admission tickets to scenic areas
Meals (as indicated in the itinerary)
Tour guide services and basic travel protection
Cost Excludes:
Round-trip transportation from departure location to Urumqi
Personal expenses (such as beverages, souvenirs, optional activities, etc.)
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure (such as extreme weather, policy changes)
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
If you long for a journey that doesn’t rush, doesn’t hassle, and allows you to deeply appreciate the beauty of Xinjiang, consider this “moving luxury hotel” — the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus. Plan ahead, depart with ease, and let 14 days become an unforgettable memory of the Western Regions.
📞 Inquire Now:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for WeChat)
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