2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Embarking on a Luxurious Journey along the Silk Road

No need to drive or travel back and forth—take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options to suit your needs. Professionally dedicated to Xinjiang train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, embark on a luxury journey along the Silk Road
When travel is no longer just about “checking in” but a flowing, immersive life experience, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus becomes the mobile palace many deep travelers yearn for. This tourist special train spanning the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang is not a traditional train journey, but a high-end cultural tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. It connects the magnificent scenery between the Tianshan, Kunlun, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Basin in a “travel by night, tour by day” mode, allowing visitors to explore natural wonders in depth over 14 days without the fatigue of long-distance travel.
📍 Detailed introduction to the route or destination
In 2027, Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, with stable reception capacity at major scenic areas in northern and southern Xinjiang and efficient transportation networks. The route covered by the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus spans Altay and the Ili River Valley in northern Xinjiang, crosses the Duku Highway, heads south to Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, then returns east to Turpan and Urumqi, encompassing nearly all of Xinjiang’s most representative landform units: snow-capped mountains and lakes (such as Sayram Lake and Kanas), alpine grasslands (Nalati and Bayanbulak), Danxia canyons (Kuqa Grand Canyon), desert oases (Kashgar), cultural ancient cities (Kashgar Old City), and plateau lakes (Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake).
This route is especially suitable for travelers who wish to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip while pursuing comfort. The train features compartment-style sleeper design with private bathrooms and wet-dry separation. Tour by day, sleep soundly on the special train at night, effectively conserving energy. The itinerary includes multiple classic highways—such as Ahe Highway and Duku Highway—which are themselves scenic corridors with expansive views and rich geological and ecological variation. It’s worth noting that some areas are at high altitude (such as Tashkurgan and around Muztagh Ata), so it’s recommended to pay attention to physical adaptation before departure; the itinerary has considered gradual altitude transitions.

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, embark on a luxury journey along the Silk Road📋 Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train

When travel is no longer just about “checking in” but a flowing, immersive life experience, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus becomes the mobile palace many deep travelers yearn for. This tourist special train spanning the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang is not a traditional train journey, but a high-end cultural tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. It connects the magnificent scenery between the Tianshan, Kunlun, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Basin in a “travel by night, tour by day” mode, allowing visitors to explore natural wonders in depth over 14 days without the fatigue of long-distance travel.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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan

📍 Detailed introduction to the route or destinationDay 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure

Take a tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with options from economy to luxury to suit your preferences. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
> Note:The above itinerary is the current summer version for reference. Actual execution may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies.
💰 Price Description

In 2027, Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, with stable reception capacity at major scenic areas in northern and southern Xinjiang and efficient transportation networks. The route covered by the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus spans Altay and the Ili River Valley in northern Xinjiang, crosses the Duku Highway, heads south to Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, then returns east to Turpan and Urumqi, encompassing nearly all of Xinjiang’s most representative landform units: snow-capped mountains and lakes (such as Sayram Lake and Kanas), alpine grasslands (Nalati and Bayanbulak), Danxia canyons (Kuqa Grand Canyon), desert oases (Kashgar), cultural ancient cities (Kashgar Old City), and plateau lakes (Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake).Pricing Plans
1. Xiyue Gold Diamond: from 58,999 RMB/person, 1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people
2. Zungui Gold Diamond: from 65,999 RMB/person, 1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people
Departure Schedule (starting and ending in Urumqi)
April 16

This route is especially suitable for travelers who wish to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip while pursuing comfort. The train features compartment-style sleeper design with private bathrooms and wet-dry separation. Tour by day, sleep soundly on the special train at night, effectively conserving energy. The itinerary includes multiple classic highways—such as Ahe Highway and Duku Highway—which are themselves scenic corridors with expansive views and rich geological and ecological variation. It’s worth noting that some areas are at high altitude (such as Tashkurgan and around Muztagh Ata), so it’s recommended to pay attention to physical adaptation before departure; the itinerary has considered gradual altitude transitions. May 7, May 20
June 2, June 16, June 30
July 14, July 28
August 11, August 30
September 13, September 27
The above prices are reference quotes for the product; specific fees are subject to the contract confirmed at the time of signing. Different departure dates may vary, and seat availability changes dynamically with registration progress. The quoted price includes transportation within the itinerary (including special train seats and land buses), accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, select specialty meals, tour guide services, and travel insurance. Details are subject to the actual itinerary and contract terms.

📋 Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition)📞 How to Register
This product can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. As a locally licensed travel agency, it has long been involved in organizing and servicing high-end tourism products in Xinjiang and is familiar with resource coordination across the region. Travelers can learn detailed itinerary information, compartment configurations, and service standards before booking, ensuring transparency and clear rights and responsibilities.
🧾 Fee and Service Description
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a customized tourist special train product. Train tickets are not sold separately; reservations must be made as a complete itinerary package. The fee covers: special train compartment accommodation, daily shuttle transportation to scenic areas, admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary (including shuttle buses), select meals, professional tour guide commentary, and travel accident insurance. The train features dining and lounge cars, offering diverse dining options and social spaces to enhance travel comfort.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; if shared accommodation cannot be arranged, related matters can be discussed separately. All services are provided in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations. If force majeure factors or public policy changes occur during the trip, both parties may reasonably optimize the schedule on an equal basis.
Special notes:The prices, departure dates, itinerary arrangements, and other information mentioned in this document are for reference only; the final terms shall be based on the tourism contract signed by both parties. It is recommended to check real-time weather and scenic area announcements at the destination before departure and make appropriate preparations.
🌄 This 14-day journey is not just a geographical crossing, but a poetic reorganization of time and space. From the foot of the Altai Mountains to the summit of the Pamirs, from the greenery of the Ili River Valley to the vastness at the edge of the Taklamakan, the New Oriental Express carries you slowly through the light and shadow of the four seasons across this vast land. In 2027, let your pace slow down and redefine the meaning of “on the road” in a moving luxury space.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)