2027 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Official Schedule Fares + Official Booking Guide

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 + ground buses + guide services + insurance, etc., a tourist train product with a one-price package 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.
🚂 Traveling Xinjiang by train without having to pack your luggage and move to the next hotel every day? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus can make this worry-free travel wish come true. Throughout the entire journey, you keep one berth all the way, and large luggage can be placed directly on the berth without moving back and forth. Along the way, it connects the core scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang, so you can visit the essence of both northern and southern Xinjiang without making complicated plans.
As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has comfortable carriage configurations. Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, and the ride is smooth and quiet. You can experience the relaxation of train travel while also enjoying the convenience of accommodation. The entire route covers the forests and lakes of the Altai Mountains, the grasslands and flower seas of the Ili River Valley, the canyon wonders of the Duku Highway, the snow-capped mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, as well as the cultural ancient cities of southern Xinjiang. Whether you are a photography enthusiast who loves natural scenery, a family traveler who wants to slowly experience the customs of the Western Regions, or a middle-aged or elderly tourist who does not want the hassle of frequently changing accommodation, it can meet your travel needs.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel 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 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 has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and being considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary for no-consumption trips, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple enthusiasm, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📋 Brief itinerary of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus
Day01 Nationwide-Urumqi Meals:Self-care Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: New Oriental Express
Day03 Beitun-Wucaitan-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

🚂 Traveling Xinjiang by train without having to pack your luggage and move to the next hotel every day? The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus can make this worry-free travel wish come true. Throughout the entire journey, you keep one berth all the way, and large luggage can be placed directly on the berth without moving back and forth. Along the way, it connects the core scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang, so you can visit the essence of both northern and southern Xinjiang without making complicated plans.Day07 Yining-Nalati Grassland Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Nalati
Day08 Nalati-Bayinbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Kuqa
Day09 Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Royal 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-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation: Urumqi
Day14 Urumqi-Nationwide Meals:Breakfast Accommodation: /
💰 Reference departure dates and prices
2026 departure dates and prices
September 3

As a representative of Xinjiang’s high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has comfortable carriage configurations. Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, and the ride is smooth and quiet. You can experience the relaxation of train travel while also enjoying the convenience of accommodation. The entire route covers the forests and lakes of the Altai Mountains, the grasslands and flower seas of the Ili River Valley, the canyon wonders of the Duku Highway, the snow-capped mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, as well as the cultural ancient cities of southern Xinjiang. Whether you are a photography enthusiast who loves natural scenery, a family traveler who wants to slowly experience the customs of the Western Regions, or a middle-aged or elderly tourist who does not want the hassle of frequently changing accommodation, it can meet your travel needs. 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 dates and prices
April 16, May 7, May 20 prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 prices

Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel 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 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 has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and being considerate and reliable throughout the trip.Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
August 30, September 13, September 27 prices
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 3 compartments in total, capacity 6 people, all with bathrooms)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person (1 carriage has 4 compartments in total, capacity 8 people, all with bathrooms)
2027 New Oriental Express old carriage 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
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond Carriage 38,999 yuan/person

Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary for no-consumption trips, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple enthusiasm, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind. 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 are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The final version shall be subject to the formal contract signed.
📞 Registration method
You can register 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 address-related information, please consult customer service.
📝 Fee description
✅ Fees include
1. Transportation: the right to use the corresponding carriage berth on the New Oriental Express, and the cost of ground connecting buses within the itinerary
2. Accommodation: hotel and scenic area accommodation costs marked in the itinerary
3. Tickets: first-tier tickets and shuttle bus costs for all scenic areas marked in the itinerary
4. Meals: meal costs marked in the itinerary

📋 Brief itinerary of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus5. Services: service costs of the whole-journey tour leader and local guides
❌ Fees do not include
1. Major transportation costs from the departure place to and from Urumqi
2. Self-care meals marked in the itinerary, as well as personal consumption and self-funded project expenses
3. Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.)
4. Related fees (can be arranged through negotiation according to needs)
Specific details shall be subject to actual consultation and signing.
⚠ ️ 2026 travel notes
1. The summer opening hours of the Keketuohai Scenic Area in 2026 are 9:30-19:00. Tickets are 90 yuan/person, and the shuttle bus is 26 yuan/person. Tickets can be purchased on site or reserved online. The scenic area has dense vegetation, and carrying fire sources is strictly prohibited throughout.
2. The Kanas Scenic Area implements summer operation policies from May 1 to October 15, 2026, with real-name reservation ticketing. The maximum daily carrying capacity is 55,000 people. Entry and exit times are 08:00-20:00, and village buses operate until 24:00. The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area can reach more than 15 degrees, so warm, sun protection, and rain protection equipment should be fully prepared. Entering undeveloped areas without authorization is strictly prohibited, and bringing pets into the park is strictly prohibited.
3. In the 2026 peak season, Sayram Lake recommends traffic restrictions for self-driving vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, with a daily quota of 3,000 vehicles. Reservations must be made in advance through the “One Mobile Phone Tours Saihu” mini program or official account. Non-self-driving tourists do not need to make reservations and can directly purchase tickets on site to enter. It is windy around the scenic area, so pay attention to wind protection measures when visiting.
4. To go to the Pamir Scenic Area, you need to apply for an electronic permit 3-7 days in advance through the “Yimin 12367” mini program. The destination must be filled in as “Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang”. All persons over 16 years old must hold the permit. Before entering the plateau, prepare for altitude sickness prevention. Try not to wash your hair or take a bath in the first three days to avoid discomfort caused by catching a cold. The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays, so bring high-factor sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and other items.
5. The itinerary may be reasonably changed due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, etc., as agreed by both parties. All travel-related agreements shall be governed by relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and the Contract Law.
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