2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train Ticket Buying Guide

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 lock a spot → sign electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout
🚂✨ [New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Special Train:A mobile five-star hotel crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] ✨🚂
🌄 [Route overview:A mobile “Silk Road Museum”]
Xinjiang, this vast land accounting for one-sixth of China’s territory, hides superb scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and gobi. If you want to deeply tour the essence of both northern and southern Xinjiang in 14 days without exhausting yourself rushing between transfers, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train is undoubtedly a “gospel for the lazy”! This train, hailed as a “mobile five-star hotel,” mainly uses the newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train set, paired with classic Gold Diamond/Blue Diamond carriages, connecting more than 20 5A/4A scenic spots including Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City. There is no need to transfer to buses throughout the journey; enjoy scenic spots freely by day while the train moves at night, truly achieving “scenery moves with the train, sleep into the landscape.”
📌 Suitable for:Family trips, seniors, photography enthusiasts, quality-seeking deep travelers, and tourists who want to check in at both northern and southern Xinjiang at once but fear the fatigue of travel.
🌸 [Seasonal advantages:Scenery in all four seasons, each with its own merits]
Xinjiang’s four seasons are beautiful in completely different ways, and the special train schedules cover spring, summer, and autumn:
🌸 April-May:Apricot blossoms in Ili’s Apricot Blossom Valley blanket the hills in pink snow, the blue ice of Sayram Lake begins to thaw, there are relatively fewer tourists, and value for money is high;
🌿 June-July:Wildflowers cover the Nalati Grassland, the water of Kanas Lake is emerald green like jade, the Duku Highway opens to traffic, and the journey passes through four seasons;
🍂 August-September:Kanas autumn colors are like oil paintings, morning mist drifts over Hemu Village, and fruits are fragrant in southern Xinjiang—this is the golden period for photography;
❄ ️October:Although there are no special train departures, autumn colors in northern Xinjiang last until mid-month; independent travel customization can be considered.
📸 [Classic check-in spots:Scenery at every step, high photo success rate]
Kanas Lake:Climb the Fish Watching Platform to overlook the “palette,” and take a boat tour on the lake to get close to the “lake monster” legend;
Hemu Village:In the early morning, cooking smoke curls upward and wooden cabins are scattered in picturesque disorder, as if stepping into a fairy-tale world;
Sayram Lake:The last tear of the Atlantic, drive or cycle around the lake and encounter swans and spruce;
Duku Highway:See four seasons in one day, with different weather every ten miles; snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons along the way all come into view;
Kashgar Old City:Stroll through thousand-year-old streets and alleys, watch artisans of all ethnic groups make earthenware and copperware on site, and taste authentic baked samsa.
🚂 [Simple itinerary:14 days crossing northern and southern Xinjiang]
(*The following itinerary is for the 2027 new train set “Snow Lotus” departures; the old train set itinerary differs slightly, see details below*)

🚂✨[New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Special Train: A mobile five-star hotel crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]✨🚂📅 Day01:Nationwide-Urumqi (self-arranged)
After arrival, check in at the hotel; recommended free time:Bargain for handicrafts at the International Grand Bazaar, and eat baked samsa and yogurt zongzi in Lingguan Alley.
📅 Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on the special train)
Morning:Visit Tianshan Tianchi and see snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake;
Afternoon:Board the special train and spend the night in a mobile “five-star hotel.”
📅 Day03:Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghu’er-Kanas (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kanas Scenic Area)
Morning:See Yardang landforms and the Irtysh River in the same frame at Wucaitan;
Afternoon:Go deep into Kanas and climb the Fish Watching Platform.
📅 Day04:Kanas-Hemu (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Hemu Scenic Area)
All day:Boat tour on Kanas Lake; in the afternoon head to Hemu and photograph the sunset in the evening.
📅 Day05:Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on the special train)
Morning:Hemu morning mist, hiking or horseback riding;
Afternoon:Cross the Ahe Highway and spend the night on the special train.
📅 Day06:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Yining)
Morning:Drive around Sayram Lake; in the afternoon stroll through Liuxing Street and taste handmade ice cream.
📅 Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Nalati)
All day:Nalati Sky Grassland, horseback riding, and watching local people move livestock between pastures.
📅 Day08:Nalati-Bayanbulak-Duku Highway-Kuqa (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kuqa)

🌄[Route overview: A mobile “Silk Road Museum”]Morning:Photograph the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves of Bayanbulak;
Afternoon:Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway and spend the night in Kuqa.
📅 Day09:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Prince’s Residence-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on the special train)
Morning:Explore the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon;
Afternoon:See historical exhibitions at Kuqa Prince’s Residence and spend the night on the special train.
📅 Day10:Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Tashkurgan)
Morning:See “half lake water, half desert” at Baisha Lake;
Afternoon:Head to Tashkurgan and adapt to the plateau climate.
📅 Day11:Tajik family visit-Karakul Lake-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kashgar)
Morning:Visit local families of all ethnic groups and listen to eagle flutes;
Afternoon:See the reflection of Muztagh Ata at Karakul Lake.
📅 Day12:Kashgar Old City-Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on the special train)
Morning:Visit century-old teahouses and handicraft streets in Kashgar Old City;
Afternoon:Spend the night on the special train heading to Turpan.
📅 Day13:Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Urumqi)
Morning:Learn about ancient water conservancy at the Karez and measure surface temperature at the Flaming Mountains;
Afternoon:See “the finest ruins in the world” at Jiaohe Ancient City.
📅 Day14:Urumqi-Nationwide (breakfast)

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 to request detailed route materials)
Xinjiang, this vast land accounting for one-sixth of China’s territory, hides superb scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and gobi. If you want to deeply tour the essence of both northern and southern Xinjiang in 14 days without exhausting yourself rushing between transfers, the New Oriental Express luxury tourist train is undoubtedly a “gospel for the lazy”! This train, hailed as a “mobile five-star hotel,” mainly uses the newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train set, paired with classic Gold Diamond/Blue Diamond carriages, connecting more than 20 5A/4A scenic spots including Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City. There is no need to transfer to buses throughout the journey; enjoy scenic spots freely by day while the train moves at night, truly achieving “scenery moves with the train, sleep into the landscape.”Airport transfer will be arranged according to flight time, ending the journey.
🚗 [Transportation guide:How to reach Urumqi?]
✈ ️By plane:Urumqi Diwopu International Airport has direct flights from major domestic cities;
🚄 By train:Lanzhou/Xi’an/Zhengzhou and other places have trains directly to Urumqi; they take longer but offer unique scenery;
🚗 Self-driving:Suitable for tourists with ample time, but Xinjiang’s road conditions are complex; beginners are advised to choose cautiously.
🎫 [Ticket fees:Recent reference for 2026]
(*The following are reference prices for main scenic area admission tickets; secondary consumption such as shuttle buses and cruise boats must be paid separately; the specific prices shall be subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day*)
Tianshan Tianchi:155 yuan/person (ticket + shuttle bus);
Kanas:230 yuan/person (ticket + shuttle bus);
Hemu:102 yuan/person (ticket + shuttle bus);
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (ticket + self-driving lake circuit fee);
Nalati Grassland:135 yuan/person (Sky Grassland shuttle bus);
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon:45 yuan/person;
Kashgar Old City:Free (some small attractions charge separately).
📅 [Open reservation policy:Real-time update for 2026]
Xinjiang scenic areas implement a “limited quantity, reservation, staggered peak” policy; popular scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu require reservation 3-7 days in advance on the official WeChat account;
The Duku Highway is open to traffic from June to October each year; follow the “Xinjiang Traffic Radio” official WeChat account for specific dates;
Border areas (such as Tashkurgan) require a permit in advance, which can be obtained free of charge at the place of household registration or at the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp.

📌Suitable for: Family trips, seniors, photography enthusiasts, quality-seeking deep travelers, and tourists who want to check in at both northern and southern Xinjiang at once but fear the fatigue of travel.💰 [Price description:Reference for 2027 departure dates]
(*The following are 2027 special train quotes; the final price is subject to the signed official contract and may fluctuate with travel season, group size, and service standards*)
🔹 New train set “Snow Lotus” departures:
April 16, May 7, and May 20, 2027:
Luxury Gold Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, private bathroom);
Xiyue Gold Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 carriage with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, private bathroom).
June 2-August 30, 2027 (selected dates):
Luxury Gold Diamond:68,999-72,999 yuan/person;
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999-66,999 yuan/person.
🔹 Old train set departures (multiple sections from April 10 to October 11, 2027):
Gold Diamond carriage:38,999 yuan/person;
Blue Diamond carriage 2-person room:28,999 yuan/person;
Blue Diamond carriage 4-person room:24,999 yuan/person.
🍽 ️[Food recommendations:Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue]
Urumqi:Ailijiang tandoor-roasted meat and Hotan baked samsa in Lingguan Alley;
Kashgar:Herbal tea with nuts at the century-old teahouse, and roasted eggs at Guli’s home;
Yining:Gulandamu handmade ice cream and mianfeizi on Liuxing Street;
Kuqa:Cart-wheel big naan at the Big Naan City, and Mite’er Kawapu barbecue.

🌸[Seasonal advantages: Scenery in all four seasons, each with its own merits]📌 [Travel tips:Pitfall avoidance guide]
1️⃣ Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from inland areas; in summer it does not get dark until after 22:00, so arrange your schedule reasonably;
2️⃣ Scenic areas have large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker even in summer;
3️⃣ Respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups and do not speak loudly indoors;
4️⃣ Meals included on the special train are mainly group meals with relatively strong flavors; you may bring your own snacks;
5️⃣ For shopping, choose formal shopping malls and avoid high-priced specialty products inside scenic areas.
💡 [FAQ:Frequently asked questions]
Q:What is the difference between the special train and an ordinary train?
A:The special train is a customized tourist train with carriage configurations comparable to a five-star hotel (private bathroom, 24-hour hot water, large viewing windows); it stops and lets you play along the way, with no need to transfer to buses.
Q:Can elderly people/children participate?
A:The special train itinerary has a relaxed pace and is suitable for healthy people aged 6-75, but places such as the Duku Highway and Tashkurgan are at higher altitudes; those with underlying diseases should be cautious.
Q:Can we have free time?
A:Daily scenic spot visits are group activities, but in some cities (such as Urumqi and Kashgar) free time will be arranged for independent exploration.
📞 [Registration method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number) to obtain the latest departure dates, remaining seats, and discount information.
👩💼 [About us:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency]
Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes, road conditions and weather, 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, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche deep journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled 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, always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout no-consumption itineraries, 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, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
✨ Disclaimer:The above information is current as of November 2026. Scenic area opening hours, ticket prices, and departure schedules may change due to weather or policy changes. Please confirm with customer service before traveling.
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