2027 Xinjiang New Oriental Express Snow Lotus How to Book Tickets, Price Details

The New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, 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). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout
🚂 [New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: 2027 Xinjiang Luxury Special Train In-Depth Analysis | Ticket Buying Guide + Itinerary Highlights + Pitfall Avoidance Tips]
🌄 [Route Overview: A Mobile Five-Star Hotel Crossing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains]
As the “golden signature” of Xinjiang tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is built to the standard of a “land cruise ship,” connecting core attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway. The 14-day itinerary covers the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of southern Xinjiang. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day + traveling by night” mode, maximizing time savings, and is suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists seeking quality, family trips with children, and photography enthusiasts.
✨ New Highlights in 2026
✔ ️ New Train Carriage Upgrade:The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and constant-temperature air conditioning. The Golden Diamond carriage is recommended for 6 people per car, offering excellent privacy
✔ ️ Special Experiences:In-depth interactive projects such as horseback riding in Kanas, family visits on the Nalati Grassland, and song and dance performances by people of all ethnic groups
✔ ️ Dining Upgrade:The train has 2 dining cars, offering regional delicacies such as Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, baked samsa, and hand-grabbed rice, with menus changed daily
📅 [2027 Departure Dates and Prices: Early Bird Discount Countdown]
According to the latest schedule of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2027 Snow Lotus is divided into two product types: “new carriage” and “old carriage.” Prices fluctuate with the season and are ultimately subject to the signed contract:
🔹 New Carriage (Snow Lotus)
▫️ April-May/September:Distinguished Golden Diamond 65,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 58,999 yuan/person
▫️ June-August:Distinguished Golden Diamond 68,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 yuan/person
▫️ National Day departures:Distinguished Golden Diamond 72,999 yuan/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 66,999 yuan/person
👉 Includes Urumqi pick-up and drop-off, first admission tickets for all attractions throughout the itinerary, 10 nights in high-end hotels + 3 nights onboard the train, and professional guide service

🚂[New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: 2027 Xinjiang Luxury Special Train In-Depth Analysis | Ticket Buying Guide + Itinerary Highlights + Pitfall Avoidance Tips]🔹 Old Carriage (Classic Version)
▫️ Golden Diamond Double Bed Room:38,999 yuan/person
▫️ Blue Diamond 2-person Room:28,999 yuan/person
▫️ Blue Diamond 4-person Room:24,999 yuan/person
👉 Suitable for tourists with limited budgets who still want to experience the special train. The itinerary is basically the same as the new carriage, with slightly lower accommodation conditions
⚠ ️ Price Notes:
1. Child prices (2-12 years old) require separate consultation, usually reduced by 30%-50% without an extra bed
2. Early bird discount: register 90 days in advance to enjoy a 5% discount; groups of 10 or more receive a reduction of 1,000 yuan/person
3. Fees do not include: personal consumption, optional paid items (such as helicopter sightseeing, desert off-roading),
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary: Explore the Essence of Xinjiang in 14 Days]
📌 New Carriage Snow Lotus Itinerary
Day01 Nationwide → Urumqi (free time, International Grand Bazaar recommended)
Day02 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun (overnight on train)
Day03 Beitun → Wucaitan → Kanas (stay in a small wooden cabin in the scenic area)
Day04 Kanas → Hemu Village (morning mist photography + Tuva family visit)

🌄[Route Overview: A Mobile Five-Star Hotel Crossing North and South of the Tianshan Mountains] Day05 Hemu → Ahe Highway → Altay → Jinghe South (overnight on train)
Day06 Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Liuxing Street → Yining
Day07 Yining → Nalati Grassland (Air Grassland hiking)
Day08 Nalati → Bayanbulak → Duku Highway → Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Kuqa Prince’s Mansion → Kashgar (overnight on train)
Day10 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Taxkorgan (Pamir Plateau scenery)
Day11 Taxkorgan → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (family visits with people of all ethnic groups)
Day12 Kashgar Old City → → Gaotai Folk Houses → Turpan (overnight on train)
Day13 Karez → Flaming Mountains → Jiaohe Ancient City → Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi → Nationwide (drop-off)
📌 Old Carriage Classic Itinerary
The itinerary framework is the same as the new carriage, but accommodation changes to:
▫️ Higher proportion of onboard train accommodation (5 nights)
▫️ Accommodation within scenic areas downgraded to comfort hotels
▫️ One optional paid item removed (such as the Nalati helicopter)

Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
As the “golden signature” of Xinjiang tourism, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is built to the standard of a “land cruise ship,” connecting core attractions such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway. The 14-day itinerary covers the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural secrets of southern Xinjiang. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day + traveling by night” mode, maximizing time savings, and is suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists seeking quality, family trips with children, and photography enthusiasts.🚌 [Transportation Guide: How to Reach Urumqi]
✈ ️ By Air:Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, with direct flights covering major provincial capitals nationwide
🚄 By Train:Lanzhou → Urumqi high-speed rail takes about 10 hours; Beijing/Shanghai have direct trains
🚗 Self-driving:Renting a car after arrival is recommended. Xinjiang’s roads are in good condition, but the Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September
⚠ ️ Special Train Connection:
1. Urumqi Station has a 24-hour dedicated pick-up service; simply inform your flight/train number in advance
2. All train stop stations are direct shuttle points to scenic areas, with no transfers needed
🎫 [Tickets and Opening Policies: Latest Verification in 2026]
🔹 Core Attraction Ticket Prices (refer to 2026 standards, subject to scenic area announcements):
▫️ Tianshan Tianchi:155 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
▫️ Kanas:230 yuan/person (first entry shuttle bus)
▫️ Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving around the lake)
▫️ Nalati Grassland:135 yuan/person (Air Grassland route)
▫️ Flaming Mountains:40 yuan/person (underground palace exhibition hall charged separately)

✨ New Highlights in 2026🔹 Reservation Rules:
1. Kanas/Hemu require reservation 3 days in advance on the “Yuanxing Web”
2. Self-driving at Sayram Lake requires vehicle license plate registration on “One Mobile Phone Tours Saihu”
3. Special train tourists have tickets purchased uniformly by the guide; no self-operation is needed
📸 [Recommended Photography Spots: High Photo Success Rate]
1. Kanas: Fish Watching Platform overlooking the lake, morning mist at the Three Bays (Fairy Bay → Moon Bay → Wolong Bay)
2. Hemu Village: small wooden cabins with curling smoke at sunrise, autumn scenery of birch forests
3. Sayram Lake: Xihai Grassland, Swan Joyful Water, S-curve Highway
4. Duku Highway: Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery, Hashilegen Daban snow wall
5. Kashgar Old City: second floor of the century-old teahouse, pottery alley, Gaotai Folk Houses
💡 [Travel Tips: Locals’ Secret Suggestions]
1. Clothing Guide: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. A windbreaker is needed from June to August, and a down jacket is needed in other seasons
2. Sun Protection Recommendations: SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat (UV rays are extremely strong)
3. Dietary Notes: Those with sensitive stomachs should be cautious about eating whole roasted lamb and mare’s milk wine, and carry stomach medicine
4. Cultural Taboos: Do not make noise inside; obtain consent before photographing local people

✔️ New Carriage Upgrade: The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, large viewing windows, and constant-temperature air conditioning. The Golden Diamond carriage is recommended for 6 people per car, offering excellent privacy5. Network Signal: Signals are weak on the Pamir Plateau and desert sections; download offline maps in advance
❓ [FAQ: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from Tourists]
Q1:Is the special train suitable for elderly people?
A:Very suitable! The train is smooth with no bumps, there is no forced consumption throughout, and the itinerary pace is relaxed. Tourists over 60 account for more than 60%.
Q2:Can I book train tickets separately?
A:No! The New Oriental Express only accepts full-itinerary group tourists and does not sell one-way or segment tickets.
Q3:How are changes made in case of severe weather?
A:After mutual agreement between both parties, attractions of the same level may be substituted (for example, if the Duku Highway is closed, the Yizhao Highway will be used instead).
📞 [Registration Method]
👩💼 Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
📱 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
⏰ Business Hours:9:00-22:00 (open on holidays)
✨ Manager Wang Fei’s Message:
“I am a native Xinjiang local and have traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. From Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang to Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang, from the seasonal changes of the Duku Highway to the flower sea pastures of the Ili River Valley, I am familiar with every inch of this land. For more than 10 years, I have adhered to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, only so that every tourist can feel Xinjiang’s vastness and warmth with peace of mind. Whether it is a family trip, traveling with friends, or traveling alone, I can customize an exclusive itinerary according to your needs, leaving no regrets in your journey!”
⚠ ️[Disclaimer]
The information in this article is compiled based on public materials in 2026. Specific itineraries, prices, and policies may change due to force majeure factors, and the final contract of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency shall prevail.
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