Snow Lotus 2027 North South Xinjiang Panoramic Tour, New Oriental Express Booking Guide

No need to drive yourself or rush around—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 free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Snow Lotus No. 2027 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour:A mobile journey through the essence of Xinjiang
If you plan to deeply experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in 2027, the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” offers a relaxed and comfortable way to travel. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent transfers and early departures and late returns, this tourist special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—explore scenic areas during the day and rest on the train at night, saving time while ensuring travel comfort. The entire route crosses the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the lakes and grasslands of northern Xinjiang, the plateau deserts and cultural ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscape belts.
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destinations
In 2027, Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, major scenic areas in both northern and southern Xinjiang are stably open, and transportation is smooth. The areas traversed by the Snow Lotus cover from Kanas and Hemu at the foot of the Altai Mountains, to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then southward along the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak and Kuqa Grand Canyon, finally reaching Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Kashgar Old City on the Pamir Plateau. This route not only spans a large geographical area but also offers extremely rich landscape types: snow-capped mountains, glaciers, forests, grasslands, lakes, Yardang landforms, canyons, and oasis ancient cities appear in sequence—truly a panoramic journey to systematically appreciate Xinjiang’s landforms and cultural features.
Particularly worth mentioning is that the itinerary includes several highly popular scenic corridors in recent years, such as the Ahe Highway (Altay to Hemu), the central-southern section of the Duku Highway (Nalati to Kuqa), and the Pamir Plateau route. These sections place certain demands on vehicle performance and driver experience, and the train’s supporting land transfer team consists of professionals familiar with road conditions across Xinjiang, helping to enhance the safety and smoothness of the journey.

🚂 Snow Lotus No. 2027 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour: A mobile journey through the essence of XinjiangIn addition, the train itself serves as a mobile accommodation carrier, offering compartment-style sleeper berths equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation facilities, reducing the inconvenience of frequently changing hotels. The train also features a dining car and lounge car to meet dining and social needs, making the overall experience closer to a high-end vacation than a traditional long-distance trip.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas

If you plan to deeply experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in 2027, the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” offers a relaxed and comfortable way to travel. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent transfers and early departures and late returns, this tourist special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—explore scenic areas during the day and rest on the train at night, saving time while ensuring travel comfort. The entire route crosses the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting the lakes and grasslands of northern Xinjiang, the plateau deserts and cultural ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscape belts.Day 05:Kanas – Chonghuer – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express special train
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 County

🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destinationsDay 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express special train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure send-off

Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options to suit your needs. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
📌 Note:The above itinerary is the finalized product content. During actual execution, reasonable changes may be made subject to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, upon mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Description

In 2027, Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, major scenic areas in both northern and southern Xinjiang are stably open, and transportation is smooth. The areas traversed by the Snow Lotus cover from Kanas and Hemu at the foot of the Altai Mountains, to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then southward along the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak and Kuqa Grand Canyon, finally reaching Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Kashgar Old City on the Pamir Plateau. This route not only spans a large geographical area but also offers extremely rich landscape types: snow-capped mountains, glaciers, forests, grasslands, lakes, Yardang landforms, canyons, and oasis ancient cities appear in sequence—truly a panoramic journey to systematically appreciate Xinjiang’s landforms and cultural features.Quotation Plan
1. Xiyue Gold Diamond: from 58,999 yuan/person, 1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people
2. Premium Gold Diamond: from 65,999 yuan/person, 1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people
Departure Schedule (starting and ending in Urumqi)
April 16
May 7, May 20

Particularly worth mentioning is that the itinerary includes several highly popular scenic corridors in recent years, such as the Ahe Highway (Altay to Hemu), the central-southern section of the Duku Highway (Nalati to Kuqa), and the Pamir Plateau route. These sections place certain demands on vehicle performance and driver experience, and the train’s supporting land transfer team consists of professionals familiar with road conditions across Xinjiang, helping to enhance the safety and smoothness of the journey. June 2, June 16, June 30
July 14, July 28
August 11, August 30
September 13, September 27
The above prices are reference starting prices; actual costs may vary depending on departure date, compartment type, and booking time. The final price is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For solo travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; if this cannot be arranged, related matters can be discussed separately.
📞 Registration Method

In addition, the train itself serves as a mobile accommodation carrier, offering compartment-style sleeper berths equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation facilities, reducing the inconvenience of frequently changing hotels. The train also features a dining car and lounge car to meet dining and social needs, making the overall experience closer to a high-end vacation than a traditional long-distance trip.This product can be inquired about and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to confirm departure date availability and specific service details in advance to arrange your itinerary properly.
🧾 Cost Description and Service Description
Costs typically include: special train seats, hotel accommodation within the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas, shuttle buses, land transfer transportation, tour guide services, travel insurance, and some meals. Not included: round-trip transportation from your departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, costs during free activities not in the itinerary, and additional expenses incurred due to force majeure factors.
It should be specially noted that Xinjiang is vast, and some scenic areas are far apart. The daily tour arrangements have comprehensively considered driving time and sightseeing pace, striving to balance depth and comfort. However, due to seasonal, climatic, and road condition factors, the actual visiting order or停留 time may be slightly adjusted. Such changes will be implemented after communication between the tour leader and tourists, while ensuring the core experience is preserved.
All service content, cost composition, and cancellation/change rules are implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations. Specific details are subject to actual consultation results and the formally signed tourism contract.
✨ Final Thoughts
Choosing the Snow Lotus is not just choosing a route, but also choosing a slower way to experience Xinjiang. From the morning mist and forests of northern Xinjiang to the sunset plateaus of southern Xinjiang, the 14-day journey is like a slowly unfolding scroll. For travelers who want to balance comfort, systematicity, and landscape diversity, this “train + in-depth tour” model offers a travel option worth considering.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)