New Oriental Express Snow Lotus 2027 Schedule Price Guide for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Travelers

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists have been asking: where to book the New Oriental Express, how to book the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Here is a unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train private carriage seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus transfers + tour guide services + insurance, etc., as a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately — bookings can only be made through official railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Manager Wang Fei of the Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free electronic itinerary brochures, schedules, and detailed quotes are available online. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚌 Recently, many friends planning to travel through Xinjiang on the New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train have been asking:Is it true, as rumored online, that this train provides dedicated vehicle transfers throughout the entire journey? For travelers who don’t want to constantly switch transport or drag luggage around looking for rides, this is indeed one of the most concerning details before departure. Today, based on the latest 2026 service rules, let’s explain this thoroughly and also organize all the relevant itinerary information for your reference.
First, let’s address the transfer question everyone cares about most: According to the latest 2026 service configuration of the New Oriental Express, dedicated tourist vehicles are arranged for round-trip transfers between scenic spots, and smooth connections between the train and hotels/scenic areas throughout the itinerary. You don’t need to hail taxis or squeeze onto public transport, and staff will assist with luggage handling — overall, it’s quite hassle-free. Please note that long-distance transportation to and from Urumqi from other regions is not covered by the service; transfers upon arrival in Urumqi and departure from Urumqi are included in the itinerary services. The specific scope of services can be confirmed with staff in advance, and the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free-travel planning, boutique small groups, locally customized vehicles, tourist trains, and other travel solutions, and knows local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customized in-depth off-the-beaten-path journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service consistently upholds the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vastness, beauty, and warmth of Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Route Features Introduction
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express launched the upgraded Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train body in 2026 with enhanced interiors and service configurations. The entire journey connects more than ten core scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering grasslands, lakes, and forest landscapes in northern Xinjiang, as well as cultural heritage, plateaus, and canyon scenery in southern Xinjiang. It is suitable for family trips, group travel with friends, or tourists seeking an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s scenery.
✅ Natural scenery:You can visit Sayram Lake, where wildflowers bloom along the shore in summer and scattered viewing platforms line the lakeside drive, allowing you to stop and take photos anytime. There’s also the morning mist over the Three Bays of Kanas, sunset and chimney smoke in Hemu Village, the aerial grassland of Nalati, the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset at Bayanbulak, and the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau — each location has its own distinctive scenery.
✅ Cultural experiences:You can wander the alleys of Kashgar Old City and taste freshly baked samsa and hand-pulled rice, visit the Restan Old Street in Kuqa, enjoy the magnificent scenery along the Duku Highway, and see the night views of the Yotkan Ancient City — all offering a rich sense of regional cultural character.
✅ Service and facilities:The entire train uses compartment-style layout, with each compartment equipped with a private bathroom featuring separate wet and dry areas, plus stable hot water and air conditioning. A dining car provides breakfast, regular meals, and afternoon tea incorporating Xinjiang specialty cuisine. An entertainment/multi-function car features a piano, KTV, bar counter, and more, and can host small performances, lectures, and wine tastings. Each carriage has a dedicated attendant providing 24-hour butler service, handling luggage, wake-up calls, and nighttime snacks.
📅 Simplified itinerary
(The following itinerary is the finalized version; you may choose the corresponding version based on your travel dates)
👉 Itinerary at a glance (Summer edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) – New Oriental Express train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland

🚌 Recently, many friends planning to travel through Xinjiang on the New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train have been asking: Is it true, as rumored online, that this train provides dedicated vehicle transfers throughout the entire journey? For travelers who don’t want to constantly switch transport or drag luggage around looking for rides, this is indeed one of the most concerning details before departure. Today, based on the latest 2026 service rules, let’s explain this thoroughly and also organize all the relevant itinerary information for your reference.Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express train
Day 10:Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
👉 October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Estate, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang red date picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng (Round City) – Jade hunting at Yurungkash River – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night views
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai (High Platform) Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Royal Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Departure

First, let’s address the transfer question everyone cares about most: According to the latest 2026 service configuration of the New Oriental Express, dedicated tourist vehicles are arranged for round-trip transfers between scenic spots, and smooth connections between the train and hotels/scenic areas throughout the itinerary. You don’t need to hail taxis or squeeze onto public transport, and staff will assist with luggage handling — overall, it’s quite hassle-free. Please note that long-distance transportation to and from Urumqi from other regions is not covered by the service; transfers upon arrival in Urumqi and departure from Urumqi are included in the itinerary services. The specific scope of services can be confirmed with staff in advance, and the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.👉 2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train New Carriage Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Brief Itinerary
Day 01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02 Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 03 Beitun – Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) – Chonghur – Kanas Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day 04 Kanas – Hemu Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day 05 Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 06 Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Six-Star Street – Yining Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day 07 Yining – Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day 08 Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day 09 Kuqa – Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan – Kuqa Royal Palace – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 10 Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Tashkurgan Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day 11 Tajik home visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar Old City – Gaotai (High Platform) Folk Houses – Turpan Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day 13 Karez Irrigation System – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
👉 2027 New Oriental Express Tourist Train Old Carriage Gold Diamond King Room + Blue Diamond Carriage Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Departure point — Urumqi (station pickup and hotel check-in) Self-arranged Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi — Heavenly Lake of Tianshan — Altay Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) – Kazakh family visit – Jadengyu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Jadengyu

Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled across every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all routes across northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free-travel planning, boutique small groups, locally customized vehicles, tourist trains, and other travel solutions, and knows local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customized in-depth off-the-beaten-path journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service consistently upholds the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vastness, beauty, and warmth of Xinjiang with peace of mind. Day 4 Kanas – Hemu Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Hemu
Day 5 Hemu – Ahe Highway — Jinghe South Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 6 Jinghe South — Sayram Lake — Six-Star Street — Yining Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Yining
Day 7 Yining — Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland) — Nalati Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Nalati Town
Day 8 Nalati — Bayanbulak — Southern section of Duku Highway — Kuqa Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Kuqa
Day 9 Kuqa — Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan — Kuqa Royal Palace — Restan Old Street — Kashgar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 10 Kashgar — Karakul Lake — Golden Grass Beach — Stone City — Tashkurgan Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Tashkurgan
Day 11 Tashkurgan — Tajik home visit — White Sand Lake — Kashgar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Kashgar
Day 12 Kashgar — Kashgar Old City — Fragrant Concubine Garden — Turpan Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Train sleeper
Day 13 Turpan — Karez Irrigation System — Flaming Mountains — Urumqi Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Nationwide Breakfast None
💰 Price and departure date reference
(The following prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation in the contract/with customer service and may fluctuate with departure dates. The final price shall be based on the formal contract signed by both parties.)
👉 2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person

🚂 New Oriental Express Xuelian (Snow Lotus) Route Features Introduction October 15 October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person
👉 2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train departure dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:68,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Premium Gold Diamond:72,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:66,999 RMB/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
👉 2027 New Oriental Express old carriage departure dates and prices
[Product schedule]
April 10-April 23 May 10-May 23 May 24-June 6
June 7-June 20 June 21-July 4 July 5-July 18
July 19-August 1 August 2-August 15 August 16-August 29

As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express launched the upgraded Xuelian (Snow Lotus) train body in 2026 with enhanced interiors and service configurations. The entire journey connects more than ten core scenic spots across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering grasslands, lakes, and forest landscapes in northern Xinjiang, as well as cultural heritage, plateaus, and canyon scenery in southern Xinjiang. It is suitable for family trips, group travel with friends, or tourists seeking an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s scenery. August 31-September 13 September 14-September 27 September 28-October 11
[Product prices]
New Oriental Express Gold Diamond carriage 38,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 2-person room 28,999 RMB/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 4-person room 24,999 RMB/person
📋 Fee description
🔹 Included fees (for reference)
1. Accommodation costs as indicated in the itinerary, including train compartment accommodation and hotel accommodation along the route
2. Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, including breakfast and regular meals
3. First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary shuttle bus fees
4. Dedicated transfer vehicle services within the itinerary, as well as related service fees for the train
5. Service fees for dedicated staff
🔹 Excluded fees (for reference)
1. Long-distance transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various locations
2. Self-paid items indicated in the itinerary, as well as other personal expenses
3. Additional costs arising from force majeure factors
Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 Registration and consultation methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599 — both phone and WeChat use this number. Specific address details can be obtained from customer service.
If you have other questions about the itinerary, such as clothing preparation for different seasons or precautions for plateau travel, you can consult staff in advance. Before departure, you may also check the weather and the latest notices from scenic areas to make your journey smoother. All itinerary-related rules are subject to the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant laws. Cancellation and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law.
For more travel consultations (Panda Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-province trains, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahenan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing trains, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze Delta, Muztagh Ata) Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)