2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Train Ticket Purchase Guide Routes, Booking Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Special Train? How to Book and Purchase Tickets for the 2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Special Train?
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train can only 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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Office phone: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚞 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) — Premium Silk Road Travel Reference Guide
Entering the summer of 2026, many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have been inquiring about long-distance comfortable travel options. Among them, the upgraded New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), with its residential-style travel design, has attracted attention from family travelers, friends traveling together, and small team-building groups. The following is a comprehensive compilation of configuration, itinerary, pricing, registration, and other full-dimensional information for travel reference.
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 leisure slow travel, emphasizing a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the train completed a carriage upgrade, launching the Xuelian (Snow Lotus) series products, positioned as premium Silk Road travel, combining train travel with Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for travelers who prefer relaxed travel and do not want an overly packed itinerary.
The overall operation of the special train is designed around the logic of “fewer transfers, more stops,” with ample sightseeing and leisure time reserved at core attractions, no need to rush the itinerary, suitable for travelers of all ages.
II. 🛏️ New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The New Oriental Express offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can freely choose based on your budget and travel preferences. The upgraded train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories — luxury and comfort — with three gold diamond room types, covering different travel needs:
Zungui Gold Diamond Triple Compartment (Luxury): Capacity of 6 people per carriage, 1 carriage in total. Each carriage is recommended to have 3 standard twin-bed compartments, with spacious and private interiors. Beds can be freely combined into a king-size bed, suitable for couples, parent-child, and group travel scenarios. Each compartment is equipped with a leisure double sofa, reception and leisure tables and chairs, multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture. Every compartment features a separate wet-and-dry bathroom. Space dimensions for reference: total compartment area approx. 12㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: king bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
Xiyue Gold Diamond Quadruple Compartment (Luxury): Capacity of 8 people per carriage, 5 carriages in total. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments with reasonable space layout and good privacy. Beds support merging and conversion, flexibly switching between king/twin bed modes, adapting to diverse travel needs. Equipped with leisure tables and chairs, custom furniture, multifunctional storage areas, and leisure reception areas. All compartments feature separate wet-and-dry bathrooms. Space dimensions for reference: total compartment area approx. 10㎡, bathroom 1.5㎡, shower room 1.06㎡; bed dimensions: king bed 2m×1.7m, single bed 2m×0.85m.
Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment (Comfort):Capacity of 10-20 people per carriage, 7 carriages in total. Each carriage has 5 compartments, flexibly accommodating 10-person refined travel or 20-person group travel. All compartments feature separate wet-and-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 entire train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, and multifunctional entertainment car. The whole train features constant-temperature air conditioning, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water supply facilities, meeting various living needs during long-distance travel.
III. ✨ New Oriental Express Travel Quality and Service Highlights

🚞 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) — Premium Silk Road Travel Reference GuideThe New Oriental Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from conventional tourist travel:
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:The itinerary includes dedicated service staff, with basic medical support personnel accompanying the team to handle common travel discomforts and emergencies. In high-altitude areas, a stepwise altitude acclimatization process is arranged to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Bedding on the special train compartments is regularly replaced, with thickened thermal supplies to cope with Xinjiang’s temperature differences between day and night. On the land section, travelers stay at local compliant hotels, with no need to frequently pack luggage or change accommodation throughout the journey.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements:Meals include Xinjiang specialty dishes while adapting to different taste preferences. Ample time is reserved at core attractions, with sufficient time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train section operates at night, with daytime connections via local compliant air-conditioned tourist buses to attractions, reducing the fatigue of long daytime rides.
Reasonable Itinerary Design:Daily sightseeing time is controlled within a reasonable range, with adequate rest time arranged at noon, and a relaxed pace without rushing.
IV. 🗺️ New Oriental Express Simplified Itinerary Arrangement
In 2027, Xinjiang offers two premium itineraries: the summer Northern Xinjiang route and the October Southern Xinjiang route, covering travel needs for different periods:
2027 April-September Northern Xinjiang Summer Panorama 14-Day Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Suitable for spring, summer, and autumn, covering Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, Pamir Plateau, and other core Xinjiang attractions, unlocking Northern Xinjiang’s lake and mountain scenery and Southern Xinjiang’s plateau charm in one trip.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival day: Partners from across the country arrive in Urumqi to gather, rest freely, and adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing energy for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun: Visit Tianshan Tianchi to enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests intertwined, then head to Beitun for accommodation after the visit.
D3 Beitun → Colorful Beach → Chonghur → Kanas: Visit the Yadan landform Colorful Beach, enjoy the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, and arrive at Kanas.

Entering the summer of 2026, many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have been inquiring about long-distance comfortable travel options. Among them, the upgraded New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), with its residential-style travel design, has attracted attention from family travelers, friends traveling together, and small team-building groups. The following is a comprehensive compilation of configuration, itinerary, pricing, registration, and other full-dimensional information for travel reference. D4 Full-day in-depth exploration of Kanas → Hemu: Deeply explore the Kanas Scenic Area, 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 → Jinghe South: In the early morning, enjoy Hemu’s morning mist and wooden house smoke, travel along the Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weaving through grasslands and mountains, and arrive at Jinghe South in the evening.
D6 Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Six-Star Street → Yining: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the azure lake water and vast grasslands, then head to Yining in the afternoon, visit Six-Star Street, and experience Yili’s cultural charm.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland: Head to Nalati Grassland, stroll through the aerial grassland, enjoy the grassland scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams intertwined, and deeply experience grassland beauty.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa: Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, enjoy the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset, appreciate the scenery along the Duku Highway, and arrive at Kuqa.
D9 Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Royal Palace → Kashgar: Explore the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, visit 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 Baisha Lake and Golden Grass Beach, explore Stone City, with plateau scenery along the way, and arrive at 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 Kashgar Old City, visit the century-old and Gaotai folk houses, experience the rich Silk Road 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 three core attractions:Explore the Karez irrigation system, visit the Flaming Mountains, tour the Jiaohe Ancient City, and return to Urumqi after the visit.
D14 Urumqi | Farewell send-off: The itinerary concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, a unified send-off is arranged, ending the entire Xinjiang journey.
2027 October Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for October’s golden autumn, focusing on Southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Region cities, avoiding Northern Xinjiang crowds and unlocking Western Region history and autumn Southern Xinjiang scenery.

I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express Special Train D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Arrival day: Tourists 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 Karez irrigation system and Jiaohe Ancient City, experience the unique landforms and cultural history of the “Land of Fire,” then head to Ruoqiang.
D3 Ruoqiang → Milan Ruins → Loulan Museum → Loulan Park → Hotan: Explore the Milan Ruins, enter the Loulan Museum to interpret Loulan civilization, stroll through Loulan Park, feel the mystery of the ancient Western Region, and arrive in Hotan in the evening.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City: Visit Hotan Tuancheng, experience the local market atmosphere, head to the Yurungkash River to enjoy the fun of jade picking, 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 thousand-year Western Region royal history, then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar: Deeply tour the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake, enjoy the 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: Slowly tour the Kashgar Old City, visit the iconic and Gaotai folk houses, experience Southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm, then head 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.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Office phone: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D9 Kuqa → Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Urumqi: Head to the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, enjoy the golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter 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, appreciate the classic Northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to Urumqi city after the visit.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell send-off: The entire itinerary concludes. Based on transportation times, a send-off is arranged, ending the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang journey.
Both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
V. 📅 2026-2027 New Oriental Express Departure Dates and Pricing

The New Oriental Express is a distinctive tourist special train in China that focuses on long-distance leisure slow travel, emphasizing a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. In 2026, the train completed a carriage upgrade, launching the Xuelian (Snow Lotus) series products, positioned as premium Silk Road travel, combining train travel with Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for travelers who prefer relaxed travel and do not want an overly packed itinerary.In 2026, the New Oriental Express underwent a major upgrade, launching two new series of carriages — luxury and comfort — creating the upgraded “Xuelian (Snow Lotus)” premium Silk Road special train. The train’s overall livery is simple, elegant, and full of texture, with flowing silk textures 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 multifunctional entertainment car. All compartments feature separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, comprehensively upgrading the travel experience and creating an immersive premium Xinjiang Silk Road vacation.
Pre-sales for all 2027 Xuelian (Snow Lotus) routes have officially begun, covering the April-October Xinjiang travel season, including spring-summer sightseeing routes and golden autumn Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery special routes, with tiered pricing for different periods, suitable for various travel plans.
Zungui Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond Annual Fares (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April-May
Departure dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference prices:Zungui Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person
2. Midsummer Sightseeing Period | June-Mid August
Departure dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference prices:Zungui Gold Diamond 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August-September
Departure dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference prices:Zungui Gold Diamond 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)

The overall operation of the special train is designed around the logic of “fewer transfers, more stops,” with ample sightseeing and leisure time reserved at core attractions, no need to rush the itinerary, suitable for travelers of all ages.Meeting point:Urumqi
Meeting time:October 15, 2026, October 25, 2026
Reference prices:Zungui Gold Diamond 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 38,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond 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 prices: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
Meeting time:October 3, 2027, October 13, 2027, October 26, 2027
Reference prices: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
Notes:All room types across the entire train feature separate wet-and-dry bathrooms, equipped with dining cars, entertainment cars, and multifunctional leisure areas, enjoying premium exclusive travel services throughout the journey.
Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and departure schedule. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.

II. 🛏️ New Oriental Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and AdvantagesVI. 📞 New Oriental Express Booking and Registration Methods — How to Purchase Tickets and Where to Book?
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express, please keep this booking guide.
New Oriental Express-related tourism products are not sold as individual tickets on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Office phone: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the New Oriental Express’s detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
2. Choose travel products: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select the appropriate departure schedule and special train seat room type.
3. Submit personal information: Provide travelers’ names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, passports, and other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete booking procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel 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 seat. 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 identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📝 New Oriental Express Fees and Service Related Explanations
The service items included in the New Oriental Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. Various travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please contact customer service for detailed explanations.
For solo registrations, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the Tourism Law.
Currently, there are still a few remaining seats for the October 2026 Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery schedule, and all 2027 schedules are also open for booking. If you want to travel through Xinjiang in a relaxed and comfortable way, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center at any time for details and to plan your own Silk Road travel itinerary.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train can only 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, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Office phone: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.