Taiwan Tourists Booking New Oriental Express Steps! Full Guide to Reservations for Special Trains

Many middle-aged and elderly 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 private 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 the railway’s designated travel agency. 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 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.
🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) soft sleeper carriage facility configuration details:A comfortable space on the move — more than just “a place to sleep”
Across the vast landscape of Xinjiang, from Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, journeys spanning the Tianshan Mountains often mean long-distance travel. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express “Xuelian (Snow Lotus)” uses its unique “travel by day, ride by night” model to turn the journey itself into an experience. It is not an ordinary train; it is more like a “mobile boutique hotel” slowly gliding through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert. Particularly noteworthy is the facility configuration of its soft sleeper compartments, which reflects a deep consideration for comfort and privacy in every detail.
🛏 ️ Three types of golden diamond compartments to meet different travel needs
The New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) currently offers three types of compartments, all equipped with private bathrooms, separate wet/dry shower areas, 24-hour constant-temperature hot water, and air conditioning systems — truly making you feel “at home the moment you board.”
Zungui Golden Diamond (3-customized carriage)
Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a king bed), accommodating 6 people.
Compartment area is approximately 12 square meters, featuring a leisure double sofa, custom tables and chairs, and multi-functional storage cabinets.
Bed types:King bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m; bathroom approx. 1.5㎡, shower room approx. 1.06㎡.
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4-customized carriage)

🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) soft sleeper carriage facility configuration details: A comfortable space on the move — more than just “a place to sleep.” Each carriage has 4 compartments, accommodating 8 people, also supporting flexible king/twin bed combinations.
Compartment area is approximately 10 square meters, equipped with leisure tables and chairs and a private bathroom, with a compact yet not cramped layout.
Boyue Golden Diamond (5-customized carriage)
Comfort-class option, each carriage has 5 upper/lower berth compartments, accommodating 10 people.
Compartment area is approximately 8 square meters, with upper and lower berths both measuring 2×0.78m, and a slightly smaller bathroom that still ensures basic usability.
> All compartments feature noise-reducing and shock-absorbing design, with interiors blending walnut wood veneer, marble countertops, and silk soft furnishings, echoing Xinjiang’s natural and cultural imagery. Night travel is smooth and quiet, and you arrive at scenic areas in the morning, eliminating the hassle of moving luggage and frequently changing hotels.
📍 Itinerary at a glance (Summer version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay

Across the vast landscape of Xinjiang, from Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, journeys spanning the Tianshan Mountains often mean long-distance travel. The newly upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express “Xuelian (Snow Lotus)” uses its unique “travel by day, ride by night” model to turn the journey itself into an experience. It is not an ordinary train; it is more like a “mobile boutique hotel” slowly gliding through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert. Particularly noteworthy is the facility configuration of its soft sleeper compartments, which reflects a deep consideration for comfort and privacy in every detail.Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) – 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

🛏️ Three types of golden diamond compartments to meet different travel needsDay 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service tourism booking and ticket consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The October departure follows a southern Xinjiang cultural theme itinerary with different content; please refer to the confirmed itinerary at the time of booking.
💰 2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Zungui Golden Diamond (3-customized carriage) 71,999 CNY/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4-customized carriage) 65,999 CNY/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5-customized carriage) 59,999 CNY/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 CNY/person

The New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) currently offers three types of compartments, all equipped with private bathrooms, separate wet/dry shower areas, 24-hour constant-temperature hot water, and air conditioning systems — truly making you feel “at home the moment you board.”October 15, October 25
Zungui Golden Diamond (3-customized carriage) 44,999 CNY/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4-customized carriage) 39,999 CNY/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5-customized carriage) 36,999 CNY/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 CNY/person
> Prices may fluctuate with season and departure schedule; the signed contract shall prevail.
🌄 Why choose Xuelian (Snow Lotus)? More than transportation — it’s an experience
Unlike the bus-hopping of traditional group tours, Xuelian (Snow Lotus) adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, allowing passengers to sleep soundly on the train and arrive directly at scenic area entrances in the morning. No need to move luggage throughout the trip, making it ideal for travelers who want a relaxed, slow-paced journey and value quality rest — especially popular among middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.
The train also features newly upgraded dining cars and entertainment carriages, offering customized dining that blends Xinjiang flavors with classic Chinese cuisine. The public areas are spacious and bright, perfect for socializing or relaxing. Additionally, a professional service team is on board, with local guides connecting at each destination, reducing the hassle of self-planning.
📞 How to register?

Zungui Golden Diamond (3-customized carriage)You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation manager:Wang Fei (phone/WeChat: 18095969599)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service manager Wang Fei 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-and-easy travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized 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. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive, reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei has always adhered to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, wholeheartedly ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vast beauty and warm simplicity of Xinjiang, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
ℹ️ Cost explanation
✅ Included in the cost:All transportation (including train compartment), first admission tickets to attractions, accommodation (including onboard compartments and land hotels), daily meals (as indicated in the itinerary), tour guide services, and basic insurance.
❌ Not included in the cost:Personal expenses, optional paid activities, and additional costs caused by force majeure factors such as weather/policy.
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Due to seasonal, weather, traffic control, or scenic area policy impacts, some attractions’ opening status or visiting order may change. The travel agency will reasonably optimize the itinerary in consultation with travelers while safeguarding the core experience.
What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?
On Xuelian (Snow Lotus), the answer is clear:Scenery on the road, comfort in the carriage, and memories in your heart.
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