2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Train How to Book Full Guide to Itinerary and Pricing
【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train?
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Office phone: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚞 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Travel Guide:Silk Road Travel Planning Guide
As the peak summer travel season of 2026 is currently underway, many travelers have already begun planning their long-distance Xinjiang trips for the coming year. The upgraded New Oriental Express · Xuelian, as a special train focused on comfortable travel and living, has become the choice of many for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang. This guide will walk you through all the essential travel information.
🚞 I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, with a primary emphasis on a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed a hardware upgrade, newly launching the Xuelian series of high-end Silk Road special trains. The overall livery incorporates silk texture elements, echoing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and diverse cultural heritage. It suits various travel scenarios including family trips, gatherings with friends, and small team-building activities. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for sightseeing and leisure, making the journey itself part of the travel experience.
🛏 ️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The upgraded Xuelian train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories — luxury and comfort — with three room types to cover different travel needs. All cabins come standard with separate wet and dry bathroom facilities. The entire train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen, and multi-functional entertainment car to meet dining and leisure needs during the journey:
Zungui Jinzuan Three-Cabin (Luxury): Each carriage features 3 standard twin-bed cabins, accommodating 6 people per carriage, with 1 carriage in total. The beds in the cabins can be freely combined into a large bed, suitable for couples, parent-child, and other travel scenarios. The room includes a leisure double sofa, sitting area with table, multi-functional storage space, and custom furniture, balancing leisure, reception, and daily storage. Reference space dimensions: total cabin area approx. 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
Xiyue Jinzuan Four-Cabin (Luxury): Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, accommodating 8 people per carriage, with 5 carriages in total. The beds can be combined and converted, flexibly switching between large bed/twin bed modes. Equipped with leisure tables and chairs, custom furniture, multi-functional storage area, and leisure reception area. Reference space dimensions: total cabin area approx. 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: large bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
Boyue Jinzuan Five-Cabin (Comfort):Each carriage has 5 cabins, accommodating 10-20 people per carriage, with 7 carriages in total. The space is simple, practical, and neatly arranged, meeting the core needs of accommodation, washing, and leisure during long-distance travel. Reference space dimensions: total cabin area approx. 8㎡, bathroom 1.26㎡, shower 0.9㎡; all bunk beds are uniform in size: 2m×0.78m.
💁 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express Special Train
The New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in terms of service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from conventional tourism:
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Stay in your exclusive cabin throughout the entire journey — no need to pack and unpack daily or switch hotels. All cabins have private bathrooms, so there’s no waiting in line for washing or showering, offering greater privacy and comfort.
Thoughtful Attendant Service:Dedicated service staff are on board, and scenic area transfers and ticket coordination within the itinerary are all arranged by professionals. No need to plan intercity transportation yourself — a more carefree travel experience.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:The multi-functional entertainment car can host small leisure activities, and the dining car offers Xinjiang specialty dishes as well as regular home-style cuisine, catering to different tastes. Long journeys are never boring.
Reasonable Itinerary Planning:Adopting the model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, travel time is placed during the nighttime rest period, leaving ample daytime hours for sightseeing without rushing.
🚞 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian Travel Guide: Silk Road Travel Planning Guide🗺 ️ IV. Sample Itinerary for the New Oriental Express Special Train
In 2027, Xinjiang offers two premium itineraries covering travel needs across different seasons:
2027 April-September Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau — a one-stop tour unlocking the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang and the highland charm of Southern Xinjiang.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi and gather, with free time to rest and adjust to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Head to Tianshan Tianchi to enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined. After sightseeing, 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 continue onward with beautiful views until arriving at the Kanas Scenic Area.
D4 Full-day in-depth tour of Kanas → Hemu
Take an in-depth tour of the Kanas Scenic Area, exploring classic attractions such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Head to Hemu Village in the afternoon.
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghenan
In the early morning, enjoy the mist over Hemu and the smoke from wooden houses. Travel along the Ahe Highway, passing 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 to admire the azure waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, proceed to Yining, visit Liuxing Street, and experience the cultural charm of Ili.
As the peak summer travel season of 2026 is currently underway, many travelers have already begun planning their long-distance Xinjiang trips for the coming year. The upgraded New Oriental Express · Xuelian, as a special train focused on comfortable travel and living, has become the choice of many for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang. This guide will walk you through all the essential travel information. D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Head to Nalati Grassland, stroll through the aerial grassland, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined — an in-depth experience of grassland beauty.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, and experience the landscape of “four seasons in one day, different skies every ten miles” before arriving in Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar
Explore the majestic Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace to learn about the ancient Qiuci culture, then proceed to Kashgar.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Golden Grass Beach, explore Stone City, and enjoy highland scenery along the way before arriving in Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit local residents’ homes to experience rich Western Region folk customs, tour 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 Gaotai Folk Houses, experience the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, and take an evening train to Turpan.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit Turpan’s core attractions:Explore the ancient water conservancy marvel of the Karez system, visit the Flaming Mountains, tour the Jiaohe Ancient City ruins, and return to Urumqi after sightseeing.
D14 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The journey concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, all guests are sent off together, ending the complete Xinjiang tour.
🚞 I. Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially designed for the golden October autumn, focusing on Southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Region cities — avoiding crowds and unlocking Western Region history and autumn Southern Xinjiang scenery.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi and gather, with free time to rest before the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang journey begins.
D2 Urumqi → Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Jiaohe Ancient City → Ruoqiang
Depart for Turpan, visit the Karez irrigation system and Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the “Land of Fire,” then proceed to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan
Explore the Milan Ruins, visit the Loulan Museum to interpret the thousand-year-old Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park to feel the heritage of the ancient Western Region mystery, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Office phone: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Visit Hotan Tuancheng to experience the local market life, head to the Yurungkash River to enjoy the fun of jade hunting, and explore the Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisahan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Head to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and Amannisahan Mausoleum, appreciate Shache’s history and culture, then proceed to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Take an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake, enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains and lakes, and return to Kashgar the same day.
D7 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Kuqa
The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, with a primary emphasis on a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving you the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the New Oriental Express completed a hardware upgrade, newly launching the Xuelian series of high-end Silk Road special trains. The overall livery incorporates silk texture elements, echoing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and diverse cultural heritage. It suits various travel scenarios including family trips, gatherings with friends, and small team-building activities. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for sightseeing and leisure, making the journey itself part of the travel experience. Take a slow tour of the old city of Kashgar, visit Gaotai Folk Houses, experience the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, then proceed to Kuqa.
D8 Kuqa → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Qiuci Alley
Tour the Kuqa Grand Canyon, visit Kuqa Royal Palace, stroll through Qiuci Alley, and experience the unique charm of ancient Qiuci culture.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi
Head to the Tarim Poplar Forest in Luntai, admire the golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter the desert autumn colors, then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and return to downtown Urumqi after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The entire journey comes to an end. Based on transportation times, guests are sent off, successfully concluding the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang tour.
Note:Reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement between both parties.
💴 V. 2026-2027 New Oriental Express Special Train Departure Dates and Pricing
In 2026, the New Oriental Express underwent a major upgrade, newly launching two series of carriages — luxury and comfort — creating the upgraded “Xuelian” high-end Silk Road special train. Pre-sales for all 2027 Xuelian departure dates are now officially open, covering the April-October Xinjiang travel season, including spring/summer sightseeing routes and golden autumn Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery special routes, with tiered pricing across different periods to suit various travel plans.
Zungui Jinzuan, Xiyue Jinzuan Annual Fares (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April-May
Departure dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference price:Zungui Jinzuan 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Jinzuan 58,999 RMB/person
🛏️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express Special Train2. Midsummer Scenic Period | June-Mid August
Departure dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference price:Zungui Jinzuan 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Jinzuan 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August-September
Departure dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference price:Zungui Jinzuan 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Jinzuan 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026
Reference price:Zungui Jinzuan 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Jinzuan 38,999 RMB/person
Boyue Jinzuan Annual Fares (Comfort)
1. Spring/Summer Regular Period | April-September
Departure dates:April 18, May 18, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 22, August 2, August 5, August 20, September 4, September 18
Reference price:2-person room 32,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special offer 16,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 27,888 RMB/person
2. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2027 Schedule)
Meeting point:Urumqi
The upgraded Xuelian train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories — luxury and comfort — with three room types to cover different travel needs. All cabins come standard with separate wet and dry bathroom facilities. The entire train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen, and multi-functional entertainment car to meet dining and leisure needs during the journey:Meeting time:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, and October 26, 2027
Reference price:2-person room 19,888 RMB/person | 2-person room third person special offer 11,888 RMB/person | 4-person room 16,888 RMB/person
Remarks:All cabins across all room types are equipped with separate wet and dry bathroom facilities, along with dining cars, entertainment cars, and multi-functional leisure areas, providing premium exclusive travel services throughout the journey. Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date; the actual price is subject to consultation and contract.
📱 VI. How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express Special Train — Where and How to Buy Tickets
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, here’s your ticket booking guide.
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold as standalone tickets 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 booking process is as follows:
Contact for consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Office phone: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Choose your travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure date and special train seat/room type.
Submit personal information:Provide the travelers’ names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permits, passports, or other basic identification information for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete booking procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, tourism demand is high, 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 unofficial 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 uniform standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience activities are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For solo travelers, the travel agency will make its best effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
💌 Travel Invitation
Whether you want to encounter grassland flowers, clear lakes in spring and summer, or admire poplar forests and explore ancient Western Region cities in golden autumn, the 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian can meet your travel needs. Pre-sales for 2027 departures are now open. If you have travel plans, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for details and embark on a Xinjiang Silk Road journey without the hassle.
Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Office phone: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
