2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule Released, Official Website Booking Process
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists ask: Where can I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, how do I book tickets for the New Oriental Express, and which is the legitimate booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a customized packaged railway cultural tourism product (including train-exclusive seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land buses + guide services + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items within the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through legitimate railway travel agencies. Legitimate booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚞 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: Take the luxury special train to unlock panoramic Xinjiang scenery
Many people want to travel to Xinjiang but worry about the trouble of long-distance travel and transfers, and the fatigue of packing luggage and changing hotels every day. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus can well solve these troubles. As a luxury tourist train with upgraded configuration, it is like a mobile comfortable residence, taking tourists through the mountains, forests and lakes, grasslands and flower seas of northern Xinjiang, then deep into the canyons, gobi deserts and plateau ancient cities of southern Xinjiang. Without repeatedly packing luggage and transferring, you can slowly appreciate the distinctive scenery of different regions of Xinjiang.
🌿 Core landscape highlights along the way
The special train route covers multiple classic tourist areas in Xinjiang, and each stop has a unique travel experience. Combined with the latest scenic area information for 2026, it is organized as follows:
✅ Altay ecological tourism area
This is one of the coolest areas in Xinjiang in summer. The Keketuohai Scenic Area is open from 9:30 to 19:00 in summer 2026. The scenic area features mountains and water, with emerald green forests and various-shaped rocks interwoven. You can hike to cool off and also visit the Rare Metal National Mine Park to learn about special industrial history. The first admission ticket is 90 yuan/person, and the shuttle bus is 26 yuan/person. The adjacent Ahe Highway connects the mountain scenery of Altay and leads all the way to Hemu Village, where you can experience the slow life of a wooden-house village. The Kanas Scenic Area implements a strict real-name reservation system during the peak season in 2026. Tickets need to be purchased through the official WeChat account 3-5 days in advance; without a reservation, entry is not possible. The Three Bays and Fish Watching Platform in the scenic area are classic check-in spots. The nearby Colorful Beach offers the unique landscape of Yardang landforms interwoven with a river.
✅ Ili grassland and lake area
After the special train arrives in Jinghe, it will head to Sayram Lake. The speed limit in the scenic area is 40 km/h; vehicles are not allowed to drive over grasslands, and swimming in the lake is not allowed. When visiting, it is recommended to prepare windproof, sunproof and coldproof clothing in advance, as the temperature by the lake changes quickly. On sunny days, the lake water is like a blue gem set at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and scenery is everywhere along the lakeside drive. Afterwards, go to Liuxing Street in Yining to feel the lively atmosphere of the small town, then head to Nalati Grassland. In 2026, the main admission ticket for Nalati Scenic Area is 95 yuan/person, and multiple entries are allowed within 48 hours. The three routes—Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland and Panlong Valley Road—each have their own features. In June-July, wildflowers cover the grassland, and the temperature remains around 20°C, very suitable for leisure travel. In peak season, if you want to drive into the scenic area by yourself, you need to make a reservation in the system 7 days in advance, with a daily limit of 300 vehicles, and face recognition is required for the reservation. From Nalati, take the southern section of the Duku Highway to Bayanbulak, where you can see continuous wetland grasslands. The sunset scenery of the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in the evening is especially distinctive.
✅ Southern Xinjiang cultural tourism area
After arriving in Kuqa, you can first visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon; the red mountain canyon is highly visually striking. Kuqa Prince’s Palace and Restan Old Street let you feel the local historical and cultural atmosphere. After the special train arrives in Kashgar, head to the Pamir Tourism Area. Along the way, Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are set on the plateau, with continuous snow-capped mountains in the distance. In Tashkurgan County, you can also experience the distinctive life of various ethnic groups. Afterwards, return to Kashgar to stroll through the old city and feel its market atmosphere, then go to Turpan to visit Karez Wells, Flaming Mountains and the Ancient City of Jiaohe, to learn about Xinjiang’s geological features and the wisdom of ancient water conservancy projects.
📅 Simple itinerary arrangement
Brief itinerary of the 2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new train body Snow Lotus:
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi
🚞 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: Take the luxury special train to unlock panoramic Xinjiang sceneryDay02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day03 Beitun-Colorful Beach-Chonghur-Kanas Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kanas Scenic Area
Day04 Kanas-Hemu Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area
Day05 Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day06 Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Yining
Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day08 Nalati-Bayanbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Prince’s Palace-Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day10 Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day11 Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kashgar
Day12 Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day13 Karez Wells-Flaming Mountains-Ancient City of Jiaohe-Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
Many people want to travel to Xinjiang but worry about the trouble of long-distance travel and transfers, and the fatigue of packing luggage and changing hotels every day. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus can well solve these troubles. As a luxury tourist train with upgraded configuration, it is like a mobile comfortable residence, taking tourists through the mountains, forests and lakes, grasslands and flower seas of northern Xinjiang, then deep into the canyons, gobi deserts and plateau ancient cities of southern Xinjiang. Without repeatedly packing luggage and transferring, you can slowly appreciate the distinctive scenery of different regions of Xinjiang.If you choose to travel at other times, there are also a summer version of the northern Xinjiang route and an October southern Xinjiang poplar forest route. Itinerary connections are uniformly arranged by the special train, and the travel pace is relaxed and comfortable.
💰 Reference price explanation
2026 departure prices
September 3
Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized carriages) 71,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized carriages) 65,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized carriages) 59,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 30,000 yuan/person
October 15, October 25
Distinguished Golden Diamond (3 customized carriages) 44,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 customized carriages) 39,999 yuan/person
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 customized carriages) 36,999 yuan/person; third and fourth persons 20,000 yuan/person
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train departure prices
Prices for April 16, May 7, and May 20
Distinguished Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Manager Wang Fei of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌿 Core landscape highlights along the wayXiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
Prices for June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
Prices for August 30, September 13, and September 27
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with private bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with private bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old train body departure prices
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
August 31-September 13, September 14-September 27, September 28-October 11
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond carriage 38,999 yuan/person
The special train route covers multiple classic tourist areas in Xinjiang, and each stop has a unique travel experience. Combined with the latest scenic area information for 2026, it is organized as follows: New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 2-person room 28,999 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond carriage 4-person room 24,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates and booking time, and the final basis shall be the formal tourism contract signed by both parties.
📝 Service and fee explanation
▫️ Fees include:
1. Corresponding New Oriental Express carriage accommodation and hotel accommodation during the itinerary
2. Meal fees marked as included in the itinerary
3. First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for the attractions listed in the itinerary
4. Local ground transportation connection fees
5. Licensed guide service fees
▫️ Fees do not include:
1. Major transportation fees from the departure place to and from Urumqi
2. Meals marked as self-arranged in the itinerary and personal consumption (such as horseback riding, clothing rental, specialty purchases, etc.)
✅ Altay ecological tourism area3. Fees for optional experience items
4. Additional fees caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, temporary service guidance at scenic areas, etc.)
The specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and signing.
🧑 💼 Exclusive itinerary service introduction
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions cultural history, and skilled at easily resolving travel trivialities. She is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no consumption and arranges no shopping throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Registration and consultation methods
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599; the phone number and WeChat are the same.
For specific office address and other information, please consult customer service.
💡 Travel warm tips
1. Xinjiang is vast and the itinerary spans a large area. Prepare regular medicines according to personal health conditions.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in scenic areas is large, and ultraviolet rays are strong. It is recommended to bring sun protection products and windproof and coldproof clothing.
3. In case of weather, road conditions, temporary service guidance at scenic areas, policy changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
4. All itinerary-related agreements shall be subject to the Tourism Law, the Contract Law, and the formal tourism contract signed by both parties.
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