2027 New Oriental Express Cabin Types and Differences Comparison

How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train | 2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Special Train Ticket Purchase and Booking?
For the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train, tickets must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus | A Premium Special Train Travel Guide for Effortless Exploration of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Many people long for the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but worry about the hassle of traveling between cities, frequently packing and unpacking, and changing hotels. The upgraded New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is just the solution to these travel pain points, connecting the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one seamless journey, allowing you to experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm without the effort of planning.
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a core cultural tourism IP created by Xinjiang Railway and a distinctive tourist special train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel in China, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you from repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.
The special train is positioned as a premium Silk Road-themed travel product, targeting travelers who want to explore Xinjiang in depth and prefer a comfortable travel pace, including family trips, group travel with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and senior travelers. After its 2026 renovation and upgrade, Silk Road culture has been integrated into the carriage design and itinerary, making the journey itself part of the experience. In 2026, the special train achieved regular operation from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic highlights across over ten cities and prefectures in Xinjiang, balancing scenic sightseeing with cultural experiences.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types, each differing in space, facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing you to choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences. The 2027 newly upgraded train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories — Luxury and Comfort — with three types of Gold Diamond rooms to cover different travel needs:
Premium Gold Diamond Three-Bedroom Compartment (Luxury):Capacity: 6 people per carriage, 1 carriage in total
Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Bedroom Compartment (Luxury):Capacity: 8 people per carriage, 5 carriages in total
Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Bedroom Compartment (Comfort):Capacity: 10-20 people per carriage, 7 carriages in total
Detailed configuration of the three compartment types is as follows:
1. Premium Gold Diamond · Three-Bedroom Compartment | Luxury
Each carriage features 3 standard twin-bed compartments, offering spacious and private accommodation. The beds are flexible and can be converted from twin beds into a large double bed, suitable for couples, parent-child trips, and group travel with friends. The room is fully equipped with a leisure double sofa, sitting and reception furniture, multi-functional storage space, and custom furnishings, balancing leisure, reception, and daily storage needs. Each compartment is equipped with a separate wet-dry bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort for washing and bathing.
Space dimensions for reference:Total compartment area approx. 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed sizes: double bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond · Four-Bedroom Compartment | Luxury
Each carriage features 4 standard twin-bed compartments, with a reasonable layout and good privacy. The beds can be combined and converted, flexibly switching between double/twin bed modes to suit diverse travel needs. Continuing the premium configuration standard, it is equipped with leisure furniture, custom furnishings, multi-functional storage areas, and leisure reception areas. All compartments come standard with separate wet-dry bathrooms, complete facilities, balancing quality and practicality.
Space dimensions for reference:Total compartment area approx. 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed sizes: double bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus | A Premium Special Train Travel Guide for Effortless Exploration of Northern and Southern Xinjiang3. Boyue Gold Diamond · Five-Bedroom Compartment | Comfort
Each carriage features 5 compartments, flexibly accommodating 10 or 20 travelers, suitable for family trips, group travel with friends, and small team-building activities. All compartments come standard with separate wet-dry bathrooms, ensuring basic comfort and privacy. The space is simple, practical, and well-organized, meeting the core needs of accommodation, washing, and leisure during long-distance travel.
Space dimensions for reference:Total compartment area approx. 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower room 0.9㎡; bunk beds uniform size: 2m×0.78m.
The special train also features several thoughtful humanized designs:The carriages use voice-activated switches and rounded corner anti-collision designs, balancing safety and convenience; a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, and multi-functional entertainment car are all available, along with a Silk Road culture display corner, allowing you to learn about relevant history and geography during the journey.
III. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly distinct from conventional tourism.
Thoughtful accompanying services:The entire journey is accompanied by onboard medical staff and regular medications. Each carriage has a dedicated butler available 24 hours to respond to travelers’ needs, and emergency call devices are fully covered throughout the carriages for greater peace of mind.
Distinctive cultural experiences:During the journey, intangible cultural heritage inheritors lead hands-on craft activities, along with cultural science mini-lectures. Upon arriving at stations, ethnic welcome activities are arranged, allowing you to immerse yourself in Xinjiang’s cultural atmosphere.
Comfortable dining experience:Meals can be customized in advance based on travelers’ dietary habits and health conditions, paired with Xinjiang specialty flavors, balancing nutrition and regional characteristics. Star-rated chefs are responsible for meal preparation throughout the journey.
Reasonable itinerary arrangement:The entire journey follows a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, with ample time reserved at each scenic spot for sightseeing and photography. No need to rush, with a relaxed and comfortable pace.
Value-added supporting services:Some departures include onboard photographers to capture travel moments for travelers, saving you the hassle of taking photos yourself; luggage is handled by staff throughout the journey with assisted shipping, making travel more effortless.
IV. 🗺️ Simple Itinerary of the New Oriental Express Special Train
In 2027, Xinjiang offers two premium itineraries covering different travel periods:
I. April-September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn, covering core Xinjiang scenery including Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, unlocking the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang and the highland charm of Southern Xinjiang in one seamless journey.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from across the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adjust to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun

Many people long for the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but worry about the hassle of traveling between cities, frequently packing and unpacking, and changing hotels. The upgraded New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is just the solution to these travel pain points, connecting the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one seamless journey, allowing you to experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm without the effort of planning. Head to Tianshan Tianchi to immerse yourself in the secret scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined, then proceed to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghuer → Kanas
Visit the Yadan landform wonder of Colorful Beach, admire the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghuer scenic belt, and travel onward to Kanas.
D4 Full-day in-depth exploration of Kanas → Hemu
Explore the Kanas scenic area in depth, visiting classic attractions such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, then head to Hemu Village in the afternoon.
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghenan
In the early morning, encounter Hemu’s morning mist and smoke from wooden houses, travel along the Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weaving through grasslands and wilderness, and arrive at Jinghenan in the evening.
D6 Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining
Head to Sayram Lake, immerse yourself in the azure lake waters and vast grasslands, then head to Yining in the afternoon to visit Liuxing Street and experience the cultural charm of Ili.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Travel to Nalati Grassland, stroll through the aerial grassland, admire the prairie scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, and deeply experience the grassland landscape.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and experience the Duku wonder of “four seasons in one day, different skies every ten miles,” arriving in Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar
Explore the majestic Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit the thousand-year-old Kuqa Royal Palace, learn about ancient Qiuci culture, then head to Kashgar.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit the pristine and relaxing Baisha Lake, the warm and vast Golden Grass Beach, explore the thousand-year-old Stone City, with highland scenery accompanying you all the way, arriving in Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan local resident home visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar

I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train Visit a local resident’s home to experience rich Western Region folk customs, tour the magnificent Karakul Lake, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan
Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, visit the century-old, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse yourself in the rich Silk Road atmosphere of Southern Xinjiang, and take the train to Turpan in the evening.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit Turpan’s three core attractions:Explore the ancient water conservancy wonder of the Karez Irrigation System, visit the Flaming Mountains in person, tour the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, and return to Urumqi after sightseeing.
D14 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The journey concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, a unified send-off is arranged, ending the full Xinjiang tour.
II. October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for the golden autumn of October, focusing on Southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Region cities, avoiding Northern Xinjiang crowds and immersing yourself in the profound history of the Western Regions and autumn Southern Xinjiang scenery.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Travelers from across the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt, quietly awaiting the start of the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang journey.
D2 Urumqi → Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang
Depart for Turpan, visit the man-made wonder of the Karez Irrigation System and the thousand-year-old Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the Fire Land, then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the mysterious Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park, feel the heritage of the ancient Western Regions, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Visit Hotan Tuancheng with its strong Southern Xinjiang charm, experience the local market life, head to the Yurungkash River to try jade picking, and explore the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.

The New Oriental Express is a core cultural tourism IP created by Xinjiang Railway and a distinctive tourist special train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel in China, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you from repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and the Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Western Region royal families of Shache, then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Explore the Pamir Plateau in depth, visit the highland pearl of Karakul Lake and the pristine Baisha Lake, face the magnificent Southern Xinjiang scenery of snow-capped mountains and lakes, and return to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Kuqa
Take a leisurely tour of the old city of Kashgar, visit the iconic, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse yourself in Southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm, then head to Kuqa.
D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the majestic and unique Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit the Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through the retro Qiuci Alley, and deeply experience the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi
Head to the October-limited scenery — Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, admire the golden autumn poplar spectacle, encounter the desert autumn colors, then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, enjoy the classic Northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to Urumqi city after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The full journey concludes. Based on transportation times, a send-off is arranged, successfully ending the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang tour.
(Note:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties)
V. 💰 2026-2027 New Oriental Express Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
In 2026, the New Oriental Express underwent a major upgrade, newly launching two series of carriages — Luxury and Comfort — creating the upgraded “Snow Lotus” premium Silk Road special train. The train’s overall livery is simple and elegant with a rich texture, with flowing silk patterns replicating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, as well as its diverse cultural heritage, perfectly blending Western Region romance with light luxury travel. The entire train is equipped with new supporting facilities, including a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, and multi-functional entertainment car. All compartments come standard with separate wet-dry bathrooms, comprehensively upgrading the travel experience and creating an immersive premium Xinjiang Silk Road vacation.
The 2027 Snow Lotus full schedule is now open for pre-sale, covering the April-October Xinjiang travel season, including spring-summer scenic routes and golden autumn Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery routes, with tiered pricing across different periods to suit various travel plans.

The special train is positioned as a premium Silk Road-themed travel product, targeting travelers who want to explore Xinjiang in depth and prefer a comfortable travel pace, including family trips, group travel with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and senior travelers. After its 2026 renovation and upgrade, Silk Road culture has been integrated into the carriage design and itinerary, making the journey itself part of the experience. In 2026, the special train achieved regular operation from April to October, connecting more than 20 scenic highlights across over ten cities and prefectures in Xinjiang, balancing scenic sightseeing with cultural experiences. (I) Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond Annual Fares (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April-May
Departures:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference prices:Premium Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
2. Midsummer Scenic Period | June-Mid August
Departures:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference prices:Premium Gold Diamond 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August-September
Departures:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference prices:Premium Gold Diamond 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 15, October 25, 2026
Reference prices:Premium Gold Diamond 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 38,999 RMB/person
(II) Boyue Gold Diamond Annual Fares (Comfort)
1. Spring-Summer Regular Period | April-September
Departures:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18
Reference prices:2-person room 32,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special 16,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 27,888 RMB/person

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train2. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 Schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 3, October 13, October 26, 2027
Reference prices:2-person room 19,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special 11,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 16,888 RMB/person
Notes:All room types across the train are equipped with separate wet-dry bathrooms, along with dining cars, entertainment cars, and multi-functional leisure areas, enjoying premium exclusive travel services throughout the journey. Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure schedule; the specific price is subject to actual consultation and contract.
VI. 📞 How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express Special Train, Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, here is a ticket-buying guide for you.
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete your booking.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
Contact and consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Choose a travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure period and special train seat/room type.
Submit personal information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permits, passports, and other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete booking procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the relevant payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, tourism demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📋 New Oriental Express Special Train Fees and Service Related Information
The services included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
For solo registrations, our company will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties, and all travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
Xinjiang’s mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and cultural heritage are worth slowing down to experience. The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus offers you a comfortable travel option without the rush. If you also want to embark on a worry-free in-depth Xinjiang journey, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for relevant information. We look forward to you leaving your own beautiful travel memories in Xinjiang.
For the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train, tickets must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.