2027New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Pre sale Opens Schedule Plan Booking Guide

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. Multiple options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally dedicated to Xinjiang train special 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 Number Pre-sale Now Open｜New Slow Travel Experience, a Mobile Luxury Space Crossing Xinjiang
As the tourism market gradually warms up in 2027, a new travel style combining rail travel, in-depth sightseeing, and high-end accommodation is attracting increasing attention from tourists—the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” tourist special train. Different from traditional group tours or self-driving modes, this train follows a rhythm of “scenery moving with the train, sleeping in the carriage at night, and exploring highlights during the day,” connecting the grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, canyons of Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, and the Turpan Oasis into a 14-day immersive loop route. Currently, summer 2027 departures are open for booking, offering travelers a new option that balances comfort and scenic coverage.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Journey, Experience Xinjiang’s Diverse Landscapes
The route of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering alpine lakes, primeval forests, colorful river valleys, grassland pastures, Danxia canyons, and desert oases. The itinerary includes the tranquil autumn colors of Kanas Lake (September departures), the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, and delves into the rolling meadows of Nalati Grassland, crossing the heart of the Tianshan Mountains along the Duku Highway, passing through Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. Later, it extends to Southern Xinjiang, visiting the ancient city of Kashgar,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), and the Pamir scenery around Tashkurgan County. The entire route is designed to avoid frequent hotel changes—rest on the special train at night, disembark at designated stops during the day, effectively reducing travel fatigue.
In addition, the train itself is an important part of the travel experience. The carriage interiors are built to star-rated hotel standards, equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and panoramic viewing windows. Public areas include a dining car, leisure lounge, and cultural exhibition zone. Some departures also arrange folk performances or themed lectures, making the journey both scenic and educational.
📋 Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition)

🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Pre-sale Now Open｜New Slow Travel Experience, a Mobile Luxury Space Crossing XinjiangDay 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
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining

As the tourism market gradually warms up in 2027, a new travel style combining rail travel, in-depth sightseeing, and high-end accommodation is attracting increasing attention from tourists—the New Oriental Express “Snow Lotus” tourist special train. Different from traditional group tours or self-driving modes, this train follows a rhythm of “scenery moving with the train, sleeping in the carriage at night, and exploring highlights during the day,” connecting the grasslands of Northern Xinjiang, canyons of Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, and the Turpan Oasis into a 14-day immersive loop route. Currently, summer 2027 departures are open for booking, offering travelers a new option that balances comfort and scenic coverage.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
Day 11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train

🌄 Route Highlights: One Journey, Experience Xinjiang’s Diverse LandscapesDay 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies. Specific arrangements are subject to the final itinerary confirmed before departure.
💰 Price Description

Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang—multiple options from economy to luxury are available. 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)
According to the currently announced 2027 pre-sale information, this route offers two cabin class options:
Xi Yue Golden Diamond:From 58,999 RMB/person, 4 compartments per carriage, 8 people per compartment

The route of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering alpine lakes, primeval forests, colorful river valleys, grassland pastures, Danxia canyons, and desert oases. The itinerary includes the tranquil autumn colors of Kanas Lake (September departures), the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, and delves into the rolling meadows of Nalati Grassland, crossing the heart of the Tianshan Mountains along the Duku Highway, passing through Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. Later, it extends to Southern Xinjiang, visiting the ancient city of Kashgar, Baisha Lake, and the Pamir scenery around Tashkurgan County. The entire route is designed to avoid frequent hotel changes—rest on the special train at night, disembark at designated stops during the day, effectively reducing travel fatigue.Premium Golden Diamond:From 65,999 RMB/person, 3 compartments per carriage, 6 people per compartment
The above prices are reference starting prices. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on departure date, cabin availability, and service configuration. The final price and inclusions are subject to the signed travel contract. It is recommended to consult and confirm in advance.
📞 How to Register
This product can be consulted and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. As a legally qualified travel service institution, it provides full-process services including itinerary explanation, departure date inquiry, and contract signing. Travelers can choose a suitable departure date based on their own travel schedule and complete the booking process.
🧾 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Full transportation from Urumqi and back (including special train seats), first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, scenic area shuttle buses, accommodation (train compartments and some land hotels), three meals daily, professional tour guide service, and travel accident insurance.

In addition, the train itself is an important part of the travel experience. The carriage interiors are built to star-rated hotel standards, equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and panoramic viewing windows. Public areas include a dining car, leisure lounge, and cultural exhibition zone. Some departures also arrange folk performances or themed lectures, making the journey both scenic and educational.Not included:Transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, non-itinerary free activities, single room supplement (for solo travelers, our company will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), etc.
All service details, cancellation and change rules, and liability allocation are executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations. Specific service content, itinerary arrangements, and cost composition are subject to the actual signed travel contract.
🗓 Departure Dates (Starting and Ending in Urumqi)
Some announced summer 2027 departures are as follows:
April 16
May 7, May 20

📋 Simple Itinerary (Summer Edition) June 2, June 16, June 30
July 14, July 28
August 11, August 30
September 13, September 27
Due to limited special train resources and tight cabin availability during peak periods, travelers are advised to confirm their travel plans and complete bookings as early as possible.
📌 Warm Reminders
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night, and significant climate variations across different regions. It is recommended to prepare windproof jackets, sunscreen, and comfortable hiking shoes based on the travel month. The itinerary involves some high-altitude areas (such as Bayanbulak and the Pamir Plateau). If you have any special health conditions, please inform the travel agency in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not a regular train ticket product, but a packaged travel service including transportation, accommodation, dining, tickets, and guided tours, which must be booked through a qualified travel agency. Currently, relevant departure dates and price information are being updated gradually. Travelers can flexibly choose based on their own schedule and embark on a relaxed, expansive in-depth journey through Xinjiang.
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)