2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Now Open for Pre Sale How to Book Tickets
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 date and cabin type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout the whole process
Discover the New Oriental Express:Unlock the cabin types and price secrets of Xinjiang’s luxury tourist train✨
[Route overview:A mobile feast crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]
When the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, a mobile feast integrating natural wonders and cultural charm begins. As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, with its unique design of “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel with the train,” connects core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway, allowing tourists to deeply experience the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the richness of southern Xinjiang during a 14-day itinerary without frequently changing transportation.
This route is especially suitable for travelers pursuing quality and comfort: whether it is a family trip, a slow journey for seniors, photography enthusiasts capturing light and shadow, or culture lovers exploring the history of the Western Regions, everyone can find their own travel rhythm in the train’s considerate service and carefully designed itinerary.
[Full analysis of cabin types:From Golden Diamond to Blue Diamond, there is always one suitable for you]
The New Oriental Express offers a variety of cabin types to meet the needs of different tourists. According to the latest 2027 departure prices, the train types are divided into the new train body “Snow Lotus” and the old train body, and the cabin types cover Noble Golden Diamond, Xiyue Golden Diamond, Golden Diamond Double Bed Room, and Blue Diamond Carriage (2-person/4-person rooms). The detailed comparison is as follows:
New train body “Snow Lotus” cabin types:
💎 Noble Golden Diamond:1 carriage recommends 3 compartments, with a capacity of 6 people. Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, large viewing window, desk, and storage cabinet. The space is spacious and suitable for tourists pursuing superior privacy.
💎 Xiyue Golden Diamond:1 carriage has 4 compartments, with a capacity of 8 people. It is also equipped with a bathroom and viewing window, offering higher cost-effectiveness and suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Old train body cabin types:
Discover the New Oriental Express: Unlock the cabin types and price secrets of Xinjiang’s luxury tourist train✨🛏 ️Golden Diamond Double Bed Room:A double bed room design within 1 carriage, with a bathroom, suitable for couples or spouses, combining privacy and comfort.
🛏 ️Blue Diamond Carriage:Divided into 2-person and 4-person rooms, sharing public bathrooms at both ends of the carriage. Suitable for tourists with limited budgets who still wish to experience the special train. The 2-person room is more spacious, while the 4-person room is more cost-effective.
In terms of price, the new train body is slightly more expensive than the old train body due to updated facilities and a better experience. Taking 2027 as an example, the Noble Golden Diamond of the new train body from April to May is 65,999 yuan/person, while the Golden Diamond Double Bed Room of the old train body is 38,999 yuan/person. Tourists can choose flexibly according to budget and needs. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract. Prices may fluctuate with travel season, group size, and service standards, and are recommended as reference information.
[Simple itinerary arrangement:A 14-day essence route crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]
According to the brief itinerary of the 2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train new train body “Snow Lotus,” the 14-day itinerary is as follows:
📅 Day1:Nationwide – Urumqi
After arrival, check into the hotel, have free time, and adapt to the environment.
📅 Day2:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, board the special train in the evening, and begin the mobile journey.
📅 Day3:Beitun – Wucaitan – Chonghu’er – Kanas
Visit the Yardang landform of Wucaitan, arrive at the Kanas scenic area in the evening, and stay in a characteristic wooden cabin.
[Route overview: A mobile feast crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]📅 Day4:Kanas – Hemu
Visit Kanas Lake and Fish Watching Platform for the whole day, then go to Hemu Village in the afternoon to feel the tranquility of the Tuva village.
📅 Day5:Hemu – Ahe Highway – Altay – Jinghe South
Cross the Ahe Highway, enjoy the scenery of the Altai Mountains along the way, and return to the special train in the evening.
📅 Day6:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Liuxing Street – Yining
Visit Sayram Lake, “the last tear of the Atlantic,” stroll along Liuxing Street in Yining in the evening, and experience diverse cultures.
📅 Day7:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Visit the Nalati Sky Grassland for the whole day, go horseback riding and hiking, and feel the vastness of the grassland.
📅 Day8:Nalati – Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the winding bends of Bayanbulak Grassland, and arrive in Kuqa in the evening.
When the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, a mobile feast integrating natural wonders and cultural charm begins. As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express, with its unique design of “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel with the train,” connects core Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway, allowing tourists to deeply experience the magnificence of northern Xinjiang and the richness of southern Xinjiang during a 14-day itinerary without frequently changing transportation.📅 Day9:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa Prince’s Mansion – Kashgar
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)
Visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, visit the Kuqa Prince’s Mansion, and board the special train in the evening for Kashgar.
📅 Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Tashkurgan
Visit Baisha Lake, arrive in Tashkurgan County in the evening, and check into the hotel.
📅 Day11:Tajik Family Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Visit families of all ethnic groups, visit Karakul Lake, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
📅 Day12:Kashgar Old City – Gaotai Folk Houses – Turpan
Visit Kashgar Old City and Id Kah Mosque, and board the special train in the evening for Turpan.
📅 Day13:Karez – Flaming Mountains – Jiaohe Ancient City – Urumqi
Visit the Karez, Flaming Mountains, and Jiaohe Ancient City, and return to Urumqi in the evening.
📅 Day14:Urumqi – Nationwide
This route is especially suitable for travelers pursuing quality and comfort: whether it is a family trip, a slow journey for seniors, photography enthusiasts capturing light and shadow, or culture lovers exploring the history of the Western Regions, everyone can find their own travel rhythm in the train’s considerate service and carefully designed itinerary.Airport drop-off according to flight time, ending the journey.
[Transportation guide:How to reach Urumqi?]
✈ ️By plane:Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is the largest aviation hub in Xinjiang, with direct flights from major domestic cities. After arrival, you can take the airport shuttle bus (fare about 25 yuan/person) or taxi (about 50 yuan) to the city center.
🚄 By train:Urumqi Station is a hub station for high-speed and regular trains, with direct trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other cities, taking about 24-48 hours.
[Ticket fees and opening reservation policies:Latest 2026 information]
According to real-time data in 2026, ticket prices for major attractions in Xinjiang are as follows (recommended for reference; specifics are subject to scenic area announcements):
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan/person, reservation required 1 day in advance on the “Tianshan Tianchi” official account.
Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person, reservation required on the “Kanas Scenic Area” official account.
Sayram Lake:Ticket 145 yuan/person. Self-driving around the lake requires an additional vehicle fee of 145 yuan/vehicle. Tickets can be purchased on site at the scenic area.
Nalati Grassland:Ticket 95 yuan/person, Sky Grassland shuttle bus 40 yuan/person, reservation required on the “Nalati Tourism” official account.
[Full analysis of cabin types: From Golden Diamond to Blue Diamond, there is always one suitable for you]Duku Highway:Free passage, but please note the opening time (usually June to October, subject to traffic department announcements).
[Travel tips:Make your journey better]
📸 Photography spots:The Fish Watching Platform at Kanas Lake, the morning mist in Hemu Village, the lakeside road around Sayram Lake, and the Sky Grassland of Nalati Grassland are all high-yield photo check-in spots.
🍴 Food recommendations:Urumqi’s Grand Bazaar night market (baked buns, hand-grabbed rice), Kashgar’s old city teahouses (rose tea, roast pigeon), and Yining’s Liuxing Street (Russian bread, handmade ice cream).
👗 Clothing guide:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring a light jacket even in summer; when going to high-altitude areas such as Kanas and Hemu, it is recommended to prepare a windbreaker or down jacket.
📌 Notes:Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from the inland, so pay attention to adjusting your schedule during the trip; some scenic areas have weak signal, so it is recommended to download offline maps in advance; respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups, especially in ethnic family visits and similar places.
[Registration method and fee explanation]
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, subject to actual consultation and signing. The fee includes: special train transportation, scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, accommodation (special train cabin + scenic area hotels), meals (8 dishes and 1 soup for main meals), and guide service; the fee does not include: personal consumption, optional items (such as horseback riding, special performances, etc.), and additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as transportation delays due to weather).
[About us:Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency]
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 in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with full-line travel routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs throughout 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 destinations, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary and refuses hidden consumption. She 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 enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
Consult Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number), and start your Xinjiang luxury special train journey! 🚂✨
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