How to book tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus train, price per person, and booking process

Many middle-aged and elderly travelers have asked: Where to book tickets for the New Oriental Express, how to 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). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Train:Departing from Urumqi, a new way to enjoy a slow, panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how can one easily yet deeply explore the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang and the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang? The newly upgraded 2026 “New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) No.” luxury tourist train, presented as a “mobile five-star hotel,” offers an ideal choice for travelers seeking comfort and quality. Departing from Urumqi, this train adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night, train follows the traveler” model — exploring scenic areas during the day and sleeping soundly in private compartments at night, with no need to frequently move luggage or switch hotels throughout the journey, truly achieving a worry-free, effortless, and in-depth travel experience.
📍 Route highlights:One train to see the best of Xinjiang
The Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train covers the core scenic belt on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the canyon wonders of Keketuohai, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, the autumn fairy tale of Kanas, the azure mirror surface of Sayram Lake, the aerial grasslands of Nalati, the four-season wonders of the Duku Highway, the majestic beauty of the Pamir Plateau, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Old City. Whether it’s snow-capped mountains and lakes, grassland flower seas, or Gobi Yardan landforms and Silk Road relics, one trip offers an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and profound culture.
The carriages have been fully upgraded to the 2026 new train body, with the entire train equipped with bathroom compartments featuring wet-dry separation for privacy and comfort; a professional dining car offers exquisite meals blending Xinjiang flavors with cuisines from various regions, and some departures also arrange special welcome banquets or whole roasted lamb dinners. Public leisure areas, panoramic windows, constant-temperature systems, and other facilities are all available, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family trips, and groups who value travel quality.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary (strictly presented according to local facts)
Itinerary at a glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay

🚂 Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Train: Departing from Urumqi, a new way to enjoy a slow, panoramic tour of northern and southern XinjiangDay 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
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train

On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how can one easily yet deeply explore the lakes and mountains of northern Xinjiang and the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang? The newly upgraded 2026 “New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) No.” luxury tourist train, presented as a “mobile five-star hotel,” offers an ideal choice for travelers seeking comfort and quality. Departing from Urumqi, this train adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night, train follows the traveler” model — exploring scenic areas during the day and sleeping soundly in private compartments at night, with no need to frequently move luggage or switch hotels throughout the journey, truly achieving a worry-free, effortless, and in-depth travel experience.Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
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 (Round City) – Jade picking at Yurungkash River – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotgan Ancient City night views
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkant Khan’s Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai (High Platform) Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa

📍 Route highlights: One train to see the best of XinjiangDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley

Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – 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 policies.
💰 2026 Departure Dates and Prices (strictly presented according to local facts)
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person

The Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train covers the core scenic belt on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the canyon wonders of Keketuohai, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, the autumn fairy tale of Kanas, the azure mirror surface of Sayram Lake, the aerial grasslands of Nalati, the four-season wonders of the Duku Highway, the majestic beauty of the Pamir Plateau, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar Old City. Whether it’s snow-capped mountains and lakes, grassland flower seas, or Gobi Yardan landforms and Silk Road relics, one trip offers an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and profound culture. Third and fourth persons: 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth persons: 20,000 RMB/person
> Friendly reminder:The above are reference prices; the specific cost is subject to the formal tourism contract signed, and prices may fluctuate with departure dates, room types, and group formation.
📞 Registration and Consultation
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).

The carriages have been fully upgraded to the 2026 new train body, with the entire train equipped with bathroom compartments featuring wet-dry separation for privacy and comfort; a professional dining car offers exquisite meals blending Xinjiang flavors with cuisines from various regions, and some departures also arrange special welcome banquets or whole roasted lamb dinners. Public leisure areas, panoramic windows, constant-temperature systems, and other facilities are all available, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, family trips, and groups who value travel quality.👩 ‍💼 About Manager Wang Fei
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 on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all northern and southern Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in planning free-and-easy trips, 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 both classic loop routes and customized off-the-beaten-path deep tours. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei has always adhered to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the entire itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, wholeheartedly allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly experience Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and to enjoy a safe and pleasant tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Description
✅ Included in the cost:Transportation as listed in the itinerary (including train compartments), accommodation (train compartments + scenic area hotels), first admission tickets to attractions, tour guide services, meals (as marked in the itinerary), travel insurance, etc.
❌ Not included in the cost:Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi, personal expenses, optional paid activities, and additional costs incurred due to force majeure factors, etc.
📌 Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌄 Friendly Reminder
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so please arrange your itinerary reasonably according to your physical condition. All itinerary arrangements comply with national laws and regulations and respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups.
The Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train is not just a trip — it is a moving aesthetic experience of Western Regions living. Departing from Urumqi, let the scenery arrive with the train and let your body and mind wander at ease.
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