2027 New Oriental Express Urumqi Assembly Point and Airport Pickup

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 and purchased through the designated professional and official railway 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 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
✨ 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Travel Planning Guide
Entering the summer of 2026, Xinjiang tourism is experiencing a peak in visitor flow. Many travelers who prefer slow travel have already begun planning their in-depth Xinjiang trips for the following year. The 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), which has just opened for pre-sale, has become a popular choice for many. Below is a detailed travel reference guide for everyone.
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Special Train
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) is a customized high-end integrated transportation and tourism product developed by Xinjiang Railway. It belongs to the New Oriental Express series of themed special trains, positioned as long-distance leisure slow travel, focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This special train mainly serves in-depth tours across the whole of Xinjiang, combining functions such as smooth long-distance travel, onboard accommodation, scenic sightseeing, and leisure during the journey. It is suitable for various travel scenarios including wellness trips, family outings, scenery photography, and group travel with friends. The train is equipped with constant temperature control and noise-reducing shock absorption devices, ensuring smooth operation, suitable for multi-day long-distance residential travel. After the 2026 renovation and upgrade, it has also added barrier-free access and full emergency call coverage, making travel more secure.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus)
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) offers multiple cabin types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. Passengers can freely choose based on their budget and travel preferences. After the 2027 upgrade, the train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories: Luxury and Comfort, with three Golden Diamond room types:
Premium Golden Diamond Triple Cabin (Luxury): Capacity of 6 people per carriage, 1 carriage in total. As the highest-positioned room type on the train, each carriage is recommended to have 3 standard twin-bed cabins, offering spacious and private accommodation with an exclusive VIP experience. The cabin beds are flexible and can be converted — the twin beds can be merged into a king bed, suitable for couples, parent-child trips, and travel with friends. The room is fully equipped with a double sofa for leisure, a sitting area with table and chairs, multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture, balancing leisure, reception, and daily storage. Each cabin features a separate wet-dry bathroom, providing a clean and comfortable washing and bathing space. The total cabin area is approximately 12㎡, with a bathroom of 1.5㎡ and a shower room of 1.06㎡. Bed dimensions: king bed 2m × 1.7m, single bed 2m × 0.85m.
Xiyue Golden Diamond Quad Cabin (Luxury): Capacity of 8 people per carriage, 5 carriages in total. A high-value luxury room type, each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins with a reasonable layout and good privacy. The beds can be merged and converted, flexibly switching between king/twin bed modes to suit diverse travel needs. Continuing the high-end supporting standards, it is equipped with leisure tables and chairs, custom furniture, multifunctional storage areas, and a leisure reception area. All cabins come standard with separate wet-dry bathrooms, complete facilities, balancing quality and practicality. The total cabin area is approximately 10㎡, with a bathroom of 1.5㎡ and a shower room of 1.06㎡. Bed dimensions: king bed 2m × 1.7m, single bed 2m × 0.85m.
Boyue Golden Diamond Five-Cabin (Comfort):Capacity of 10-20 people per carriage, 7 carriages in total. A budget-friendly and comfortable room type, offering good value for money. Each carriage has 5 cabins, flexibly accommodating 10 people for refined travel or 20 people for group travel, suitable for family trips, friend groups, and small team-building activities. All cabins 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. The total cabin area is approximately 8㎡, with a bathroom of 1.26㎡ and a shower room of 0.9㎡. Bunk beds are uniformly sized: 2m × 0.78m.
In addition, the entire train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, multifunctional entertainment car, as well as public leisure areas and a panoramic sightseeing corridor. After the 2026 upgrade, a Silk Road cultural display corner has also been added, allowing passengers to enjoy rich leisure content during the journey.
III. ✨ Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus)
The New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) offers a differentiated travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly distinct from regular tourism:
Thoughtful Accompanying Services:A dedicated onboard service team is provided throughout the journey, along with medical staff and regularly stocked facilities and medicines to ensure support for long-distance travel. Elderly-friendly convenience services are provided, with full-cycle follow-up on itinerary-related issues and no hidden consumption.
Featured Experience Arrangements:Intangible cultural heritage inheritors are invited to accompany the journey for interactive experiences, allowing immersive appreciation of distinctive folk culture. Star-rated chefs prepare Xinjiang-flavored cuisine, unlocking the local flavors on your palate. A dedicated photography service is added to capture beautiful travel moments.
Convenient Travel Experience:The model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing eliminates the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage. After arrival, dedicated local vehicles provide transfers. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with ample time reserved for sightseeing, photography, and leisure.

✨ 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Travel Planning GuideFlexible Itinerary Changes:The itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties to suit different travel needs.
IV. 🗺️ Simple Itinerary for the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus)
Two Premium Xinjiang Itineraries for 2027 (Summer Northern Xinjiang + October Southern Xinjiang)
(I) April-September 2027 Northern Xinjiang Summer Panoramic 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, unlocking the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang and the plateau scenery of Southern Xinjiang in one trip.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Assembly Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi for assembly, rest freely, and adjust to Xinjiang’s time difference, preparing for the long journey ahead.
D2 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Head to Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) for an immersive view of the mysterious scenery interwoven with snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests. After sightseeing, proceed to Beitun for accommodation.
D3 Beitun → Rainbow Beach → Chonghur → Kanas
Visit the Yadan landform wonder of Rainbow Beach, admire the colorful Gobi Danxia scenery, pass through the Chonghur scenic belt, and travel through beautiful landscapes to reach 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. In the afternoon, head to Hemu Village.
D5 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghe South
Encounter the morning mist and wooden house smoke of Hemu at dawn, travel along the scenic Ahe Highway, pass through Altay, weave through grasslands and mountains, and arrive at Jinghe South in the evening.
D6 Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining

Entering the summer of 2026, Xinjiang tourism is experiencing a peak in visitor flow. Many travelers who prefer slow travel have already begun planning their in-depth Xinjiang trips for the following year. The 2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), which has just opened for pre-sale, has become a popular choice for many. Below is a detailed travel reference guide for everyone. Head to Sayram Lake for an immersive encounter with the azure waters and vast grasslands. In the afternoon, proceed to Yining and visit Liuxing Street to experience the cultural charm of Ili.
D7 Yining → Nalati Grassland
Visit Nalati, one of the world’s four major alpine valley grasslands, stroll through the aerial grassland, admire the grassland scenery interwoven with snow-capped mountains, meadows, and streams, and deeply experience the grassland landscape.
D8 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland, enjoy the sunset view of the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, experience the “four seasons in one day, different skies in ten miles” scenery of Duku, and arrive 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, and then head to Kashgar, the core city of Southern Xinjiang.
D10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Golden Grassland → Stone City → Tashkurgan
Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit the pure and relaxing Baisha Lake, the warm and vast Golden Grassland, explore the thousand-year-old Stone City, enjoy plateau scenery along the way, and arrive in Tashkurgan County.
D11 Tashkurgan Folk Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Visit local homes to experience rich 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 centuries-old, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse yourself in the rich Silk Road atmosphere of Southern Xinjiang, and take an evening train to Turpan.
D13 Turpan → Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Visit the three core attractions of Turpan: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

I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Special Train — The itinerary concludes successfully. Based on flight/train times, a unified send-off will be arranged, ending the entire Xinjiang journey.
(II) October 2027 Southern Xinjiang Golden Autumn 11-Day Exclusive Itinerary
Specially customized for the golden October autumn, focusing on Southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage sites, desert poplar forests, and ancient Western Regions cities, avoiding the crowds of Northern Xinjiang, and immersively unlocking the profound history of the Western Regions and autumn Southern Xinjiang scenery.
D1 Various locations → Urumqi | Assembly Day
Travelers from all over the country arrive in Urumqi for assembly, 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, and then proceed 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.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D4 Hotan → Hotan Tuancheng → Yurungkash River → Yotkan Ancient City
Visit Hotan Tuancheng, full of Southern Xinjiang charm, experience the local street life, head to the Yurungkash River to try jade hunting, and explore the thousand-year-old Yotkan Ancient City ruins.
D5 Hotan → Shache → Yarkent Khan Palace → Amannisa Khan Mausoleum → Kashgar
Proceed to Shache, visit the Yarkent Khan Palace and the Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, appreciate the thousand-year history of the Shache Western Regions royal family, and then head to Kashgar.
D6 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Take an in-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau, visit the plateau pearl Karakul Lake and the pure 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

The New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) is a customized high-end integrated transportation and tourism product developed by Xinjiang Railway. It belongs to the New Oriental Express series of themed special trains, positioned as long-distance leisure slow travel, focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This special train mainly serves in-depth tours across the whole of Xinjiang, combining functions such as smooth long-distance travel, onboard accommodation, scenic sightseeing, and leisure during the journey. It is suitable for various travel scenarios including wellness trips, family outings, scenery photography, and group travel with friends. The train is equipped with constant temperature control and noise-reducing shock absorption devices, ensuring smooth operation, suitable for multi-day long-distance residential travel. After the 2026 renovation and upgrade, it has also added barrier-free access and full emergency call coverage, making travel more secure. Take a slow tour of Kashgar Old City, visit the iconic, rustic Gaotai Folk Houses, immerse yourself in the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, and 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 beauty — the Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest, admire the golden autumn poplar scenery, encounter the desert autumn views, and then return to Urumqi.
D10 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), admire the alpine lake scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains, enjoy the classic Northern Xinjiang scenery, and return to downtown Urumqi after sightseeing.
D11 Urumqi | Farewell Send-off
The entire journey concludes. Based on transportation times, a send-off will be arranged, successfully ending the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang trip.
V. 💴 2026-2027 New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Departure Dates and Price Information
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)” high-end Silk Road special train. The train’s overall livery is simple, elegant, and full of texture, with flowing silk patterns replicating Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and diverse cultural heritage, organically blending Western Regions romance with light luxury travel. The entire train is equipped with brand-new supporting facilities, including a dedicated dining car, professional kitchen car, and multifunctional entertainment car. All cabins come standard with separate wet-dry bathrooms, comprehensively upgrading the travel experience and creating an immersive high-end Xinjiang Silk Road vacation.
The 2027 Xuelian (Snow Lotus) full-season schedule has officially opened for pre-sale, covering the suitable travel season in Xinjiang from April to October, including spring-summer scenic routes and the golden autumn Southern Xinjiang autumn scenery special routes. Staggered pricing is applied for different periods to suit various travel plans.
(I) Premium Golden Diamond and Xiyue Golden Diamond Annual Fares (Luxury)
1. Early Spring Preferred Period | April-May
Departure Dates:April 16, May 7, May 20
Reference Prices:Premium Golden Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 58,999 RMB/person

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Advantages of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus)2. Midsummer Scenic Period | June-Mid August
Departure Dates:June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
Reference Prices:Premium Golden Diamond 68,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 RMB/person
3. Late Summer Golden Autumn Period | Late August-September
Departure Dates:August 30, September 13, September 27
Reference Prices:Premium Golden Diamond 72,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 66,999 RMB/person
4. October Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Exclusive Route (2026 Schedule)
Assembly Location:Urumqi
Assembly Dates:October 15, 2026, October 25, 2026
Reference Prices:Premium Golden Diamond 46,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Golden Diamond 38,999 RMB/person
(II) Boyue Golden 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)
Assembly Location:Urumqi

The New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) offers multiple cabin types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. Passengers can freely choose based on their budget and travel preferences. After the 2027 upgrade, the train consists of 13 carriages, divided into two categories: Luxury and Comfort, with three Golden Diamond room types:Assembly Dates: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 cabins across all room types are equipped with separate wet-dry bathrooms, along with dining cars, entertainment cars, and multifunctional leisure areas, enjoying high-end exclusive travel services throughout the journey. Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract signing for specifics.
VI. 📞 How to Book and Register for the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to ride the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus), please keep this ticket-buying guide.
Tourism and travel products related to the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) are not sold separately 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 ticket booking process is as follows:
Contact and Consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus).
Choose 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 travelers’ names, valid ID numbers, and basic document information such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan travel permits or passports, to facilitate travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel 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 desired 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. 📋 Fee and Service Related Information for the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus)
The service items included in the New Oriental Express · Xuelian (Snow Lotus) itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing facilities, and other service content 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 agreement signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
For solo registrations, our company will make every effort to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
If you also yearn for a slow-paced in-depth Xinjiang trip, you can now contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to inquire about 2027 departure dates and remaining seats, and plan your exclusive Xinjiang journey in advance.
The 2027 New Oriental Express tourist special train can only be booked and purchased through the designated professional and official railway 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 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.