2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Schedule Prices and Official Booking Process Explained

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 clarification: 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 a legitimate railway travel agency. 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 the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed quotation 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.
🚂 In 2026, traveling around Xinjiang by tourist train has become the preferred choice for many tourists who do not want to rush between destinations and value travel comfort. Among them, the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has attracted much attention from tourists thanks to its spacious configuration and thoughtful exclusive services. If you plan to experience a slow-paced Xinjiang journey with family and friends, you may wish to read this article to learn the relevant details.
✨ Introduction to the features of the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
The prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a high-end cabin type on the train. The recommended configuration for the whole train is 1 prestigious Golden Diamond carriage, with 3 compartments recommended per carriage, each accommodating 2 people, for a total of only 6 seats in the entire carriage, making the overall space very spacious with no sense of crowding. The compartment is equipped with a 1.5-meter large bed paired with skin-friendly, breathable high-thread-count cotton bedding for a more comfortable sleep experience; it also features a leisure reception area, mini bar counter, extra-large storage wardrobe, and safe, convenient for storing personal clothing and valuables. Each compartment is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom with 24-hour hot water supply, so you do not need to share public bathrooms with other passengers, offering greater privacy.
The front of the compartment features a full-wall extra-large viewing window with good light transmission. While the train is moving, you can see the flowing scenery of gobi, grasslands, snow mountains, and populus euphratica forests outside without getting up—just lie in bed. There is no need to squeeze into public areas for sightseeing. In addition, passengers choosing the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment can also enjoy 24-hour exclusive butler service. Whether you need drinking water refilled, have questions about the train ride, or need assistance organizing luggage, you can contact the butler, making the travel experience more worry-free.
The carriage as a whole has been upgraded with silent damping technology, so noise during travel is very low, and nighttime rest will not be disturbed by track noise; the public areas also include a leisure tea lounge and a specialty dining car, with dishes updated according to local specialties along the route to satisfy different tourists’ dietary preferences.
🗺 ️ Itinerary arrangements corresponding to different departure dates
The following are reference itineraries corresponding to different periods and different train sets. Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement:
Summer itinerary
Day01:Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghu’er – Five-Colored Beach – New Oriental Express special train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express special train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan

🚂 In 2026, traveling around Xinjiang by tourist train has become the preferred choice for many tourists who do not want to rush between destinations and value travel comfort. Among them, the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has attracted much attention from tourists thanks to its spacious configuration and thoughtful exclusive services. If you plan to experience a slow-paced Xinjiang journey with family and friends, you may wish to read this article to learn the relevant details.Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express special train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Send-off
October Southern Xinjiang itinerary
Day01: Arrive in Urumqi from various places and gather
Day02: Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03: Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang jujube picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04: Morning arrival in Hotan – Hotan Tuan City – treasure hunting at Yulong Kashgar River – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City night view
Day05: Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day08: Morning arrival in Kuqa, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Prince’s Residence, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day09: To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi farewell dinner
Day11: Urumqi – Send-off
2027 New Oriental Express luxury tourist train new train set Snow Lotus itinerary
Day01 Nationwide – Urumqi Meals:Self-arranged Accommodation: Urumqi

✨ Introduction to the features of the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow LotusDay02 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day03 Beitun – Five-Colored Beach – Chonghu’er – 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 Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Residence – 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 Residences – Turpan Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day13 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi – Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
2027 New Oriental Express tourist train old train set itinerary
Day One Departure place – Urumqi (airport/station pickup and hotel check-in) Self-arranged Urumqi
Day Two Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Altay Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Three Beitun – Five-Colored Beach – Kazakh family visit – Jiadengyu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Jiadengyu
Day Four Kanas – Hemu Breakfast, lunch, dinner Hemu

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
The prestigious Golden Diamond compartment of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a high-end cabin type on the train. The recommended configuration for the whole train is 1 prestigious Golden Diamond carriage, with 3 compartments recommended per carriage, each accommodating 2 people, for a total of only 6 seats in the entire carriage, making the overall space very spacious with no sense of crowding. The compartment is equipped with a 1.5-meter large bed paired with skin-friendly, breathable high-thread-count cotton bedding for a more comfortable sleep experience; it also features a leisure reception area, mini bar counter, extra-large storage wardrobe, and safe, convenient for storing personal clothing and valuables. Each compartment is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom with 24-hour hot water supply, so you do not need to share public bathrooms with other passengers, offering greater privacy. Day Five Hemu – Ahe Highway – Jinghe South Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Six Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining Breakfast, lunch, dinner Yining
Day Seven Yining – Nalati Grassland (Sky Grassland) – Nalati Breakfast, lunch, dinner Nalati Town
Day Eight Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kuqa
Day Nine Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Residence – Restan Old Street – Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Ten Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tashkurgan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Tashkurgan
Day Eleven Tashkurgan – Tajik family visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar Breakfast, lunch, dinner Kashgar
Day Twelve Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Turpan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Train sleeper
Day Thirteen Turpan – Karez – Flaming Mountains – Urumqi Breakfast, lunch, dinner Urumqi
Day Fourteen Urumqi – All parts of the country Breakfast None
💴 Reference prices and departure date notes
The following are reference prices for the corresponding departure dates. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates and booking conditions, and the final version shall be subject to the formally signed contract:
2026 departure dates and prices
September 3
Prestigious 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

The front of the compartment features a full-wall extra-large viewing window with good light transmission. While the train is moving, you can see the flowing scenery of gobi, grasslands, snow mountains, and populus euphratica forests outside without getting up—just lie in bed. There is no need to squeeze into public areas for sightseeing. In addition, passengers choosing the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment can also enjoy 24-hour exclusive butler service. Whether you need drinking water refilled, have questions about the train ride, or need assistance organizing luggage, you can contact the butler, making the travel experience more worry-free. Prestigious 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 dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
Prestigious Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices
Prestigious Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Prestigious Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old train set departure dates and 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

The carriage as a whole has been upgraded with silent damping technology, so noise during travel is very low, and nighttime rest will not be disturbed by track noise; the public areas also include a leisure tea lounge and a specialty dining car, with dishes updated according to local specialties along the route to satisfy different tourists’ dietary preferences. New Oriental Express Golden Diamond carriage 38,999 yuan/person
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
📋 Notes on what is included and not included in the fee
Included in the fee:The ride fee for the corresponding compartment on the round-trip special train, accommodation fees specified in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic areas within the itinerary, meal fees specified in the itinerary, local licensed guide service fees, and travel accident insurance fees
Not included in the fee: round-trip major transportation costs from the departure place to Urumqi, self-arranged meal costs specified in the itinerary, self-paid amusement items within scenic areas, personal consumption (such as shopping, additional alcoholic beverage consumption, etc.), and additional costs arising from force majeure factors (such as weather, road condition changes, policy changes, etc.)
The specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and signing.
🧑💼 Introduction to exclusive travel services
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 and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is thoroughly familiar with the full play routes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions humanities and history, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, advocates a no-consumption travel philosophy in which no shopping is arranged throughout the itinerary, rejects hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple warmth, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Registration and consultation methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. If you have any questions about departure dates, remaining seats, or itinerary changes, you can consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599; both the phone and WeChat use this number. If you need to know the specific address information, you can consult customer service to confirm.
💡 Travel notes
Scenic area opening and operating hours may change with seasons and weather conditions. Reasonable changes to the itinerary may be made upon mutual agreement. Before departure, you can confirm the latest operating status of the corresponding scenic area in advance. According to the latest scenic area operating information in 2026, Kanas and Hemu are open from 8:00-20:00, the ticket sales and self-driving entrance of Sayram Lake are open from 9:00-21:00, Nalati Grassland is open from 8:30-20:00, Kashgar Old City can be entered all day, with internal attractions open from 10:00-20:00, and the opening status of Duku Highway can be checked in advance through the road condition mini-program.
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night. Even when traveling in summer, it is recommended to prepare a light jacket and long pants. Temperatures are lower in high-altitude areas, so you can bring a light down jacket as a backup; local sunshine is strong, so remember to prepare sun protection items such as a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm. The climate in Southern Xinjiang is dry, so you can bring moisturizing products and sufficient drinking water.
Traveling to border areas requires a permit in advance. You can apply in advance at your place of household registration, or apply locally after arriving in Xinjiang. You can consult the contact person in advance about the relevant procedures.
Storage space in the special train compartments is limited, so it is recommended to streamline luggage and prioritize carrying personal necessities. Large luggage can be placed in the public storage area of the carriage.
All itinerary changes and fee-related issues shall be subject to relevant legal provisions such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law, and the cancellation and change rules shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
If you plan to travel in the second half of 2026 or in 2027, it is recommended to inquire about remaining seats 2-3 months in advance. Especially during the summer and autumn peak tourism seasons in Xinjiang, seats in the prestigious Golden Diamond compartment are relatively tight. Planning ahead can better lock in your preferred departure date and room type.
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