2027 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Booking Guide Prices Itinerary

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 room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout
[New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train:A mobile five-star hotel experience crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂✨
🌄 [Route overview:A mobile “five-star scenic hotel”]
Xinjiang, a land accounting for one-sixth of China’s land area, hides a superb combination of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and Yardang landforms. And the “New Oriental Express” is precisely a luxury tourist train born for in-depth exploration of this land—it is not merely a means of transportation, but a mobile “five-star scenic hotel.”
The newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train body for 2027 features private bathrooms, panoramic glass windows, and 24-hour hot water supply in the compartments, paired with a Michelin-level dining car, bar car, and KTV entertainment car, making the 14-day north-south Xinjiang crossing journey a high-end experience of “lying down to enjoy the scenery.” The train passes through core Xinjiang landscapes such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who pursue quality and do not want to rush between transfers, as well as photography enthusiasts and family tourists who want to check in at Xinjiang’s highlights all at once.
🚂 [Detailed route introduction:A superb crossing from snow-capped mountains to deserts]
📍 Scenery and culture:
Xinjiang’s scenery is a “condensed version of Earth.” In northern Xinjiang, Kanas Lake changes between blue and green with the seasons, and the primitive forests and Tuvan wooden houses by the lake form a fairy-tale world; Sayram Lake is known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” and when cycling around the lake, snow-capped mountains are reflected on the water surface while wildflowers cover the grassland; the aerial grassland of Nalati Grassland spreads like a green carpet in summer, with cattle and sheep dotted like pearls; Duku Highway is famous for its wonder of “four seasons in one day,” with snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and wetlands appearing alternately along the way.
Kashgar in southern Xinjiang is a “living thousand-year-old city.” The earth-yellow building complex of Gaotai Folk Houses is built along the mountain, the call to prayer echoes through the alleys, and in the century-old teahouse, elderly people of all ethnic groups play the rawap, with tea fragrance and music interwoven; the water of Baisha Lake reflects the white sand, and during homestays with people of all ethnic groups, you can taste hand-grabbed rice and baked naan and feel the warm hospitality.
📅 Seasonal advantages:
Xinjiang is beautiful in all four seasons, but June to September is the excellent travel season. At this time the grasslands are emerald green, wildflowers are in full bloom, the Duku Highway is open to traffic, the water of Kanas Lake is at its clearest, and rapeseed flowers bloom around Sayram Lake. If you want to avoid the crowds, traveling in May or October allows you to enjoy autumn colors and experience quieter scenic areas.
👥 Suitable groups:
✔ ️Middle-aged and elderly tourists:No need to frequently change hotels or move luggage; the train has complete facilities and a relaxed itinerary pace;
✔ ️Family tourists:Children can participate in interactive projects such as grassland horseback riding and Tajik homestays, while the elderly can tour comfortably;
✔ ️Photography enthusiasts:The train stops are all classic photography spots in Xinjiang, such as the Three Bays of Kanas, sunrise at Sayram Lake, and the alleys of Kashgar Old City.
📸 Check-in spots:
▪️Three Bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay):The lake bays in the morning mist are like a picturesque scene;

[New Oriental Express Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train: A mobile five-star hotel experience crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] 🚂✨▪️Cycling around Sayram Lake:Find the “Swan Joy in Water” area and photograph the reflection of snow-capped mountains;
▪️Aerial grassland of Nalati Grassland:Wear bright-colored clothes to be pictured together with the grassland and snow-capped mountains;
▪️Kashgar Old City opening ceremony:Every day at 10:30, performers wear traditional costumes and perform;
▪️Baisha Lake:Wear white or red clothes to create contrast with the white sand and lake water.
⚠ ️Travel precautions:
▪️Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring a windbreaker even in summer;
▪️Some scenic areas (such as Kanas and Hemu) require walking or taking shuttle buses, so comfortable sports shoes are recommended;
▪️Southern Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat are needed;
▪️Respect the customs of all ethnic groups; remove shoes when entering and dress appropriately.
📅 [Simple itinerary:14 days crossing northern and southern Xinjiang]
🚂 2027 New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train new train body “Snow Lotus” itinerary:
▪️Day01:Nationwide-Urumqi (meals at own expense, stay in Urumqi)
▪️Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on train)
▪️Day03:Beitun-Wucaitan-Chonghuer-Kanas (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kanas Scenic Area)
▪️Day04:Kanas-Hemu (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Hemu Scenic Area)
▪️Day05:Hemu-Ahe Highway-Altay-Jinghe South (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on train)
▪️Day06:Jinghe South-Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Yining)

🌄[Route overview: A mobile “five-star scenic hotel”]▪️Day07:Yining-Nalati Grassland (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Nalati)
▪️Day08:Nalati-Bayinbulak-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kuqa)
▪️Day09:Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kuqa Prince’s Residence-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on train)
▪️Day10:Kashgar-Baisha Lake-Tashkurgan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Tashkurgan)
▪️Day11:Tajik homestay-Karakul Lake-Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Kashgar)
▪️Day12:Kashgar Old City–Gaotai Folk Houses-Turpan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay on train)
▪️Day13:Karez-Flaming Mountains-Jiaohe Ancient City-Urumqi (breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Urumqi)
▪️Day14:Urumqi-Nationwide (station drop-off after breakfast)
🚗 [Transportation guide:How to arrive and return]
✈ ️Arriving in Urumqi:
▪️By plane:Urumqi Diwopu International Airport has direct flights from major domestic cities;
▪️By train:Urumqi Station (high-speed rail station) and Urumqi South Station (regular-speed station); trains from Lanzhou, Xi’an, and other places can arrive.
🚂 Train connection:
▪️First-day gathering:Tourists arrive at the Urumqi hotel on their own, and the next day a dedicated vehicle takes them to the railway station to board;
▪️Return station drop-off:After breakfast on the last day, a dedicated vehicle takes them to Urumqi Airport/Railway Station.
🎫 [Ticket fees and opening reservation policy]
According to the latest information for 2026, reference ticket and shuttle bus fees for major scenic areas in Xinjiang are as follows (subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day):

Xinjiang, a land accounting for one-sixth of China’s land area, hides a superb combination of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and Yardang landforms. And the “New Oriental Express” is precisely a luxury tourist train born for in-depth exploration of this land—it is not merely a means of transportation, but a mobile “five-star scenic hotel.”▪️Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan/person, shuttle bus 60 yuan/person;

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)
▪️Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person;
▪️Hemu Scenic Area:Ticket 50 yuan/person, shuttle bus 52 yuan/person;
▪️Sayram Lake:Ticket 70 yuan/person, self-driving lake loop fee 145 yuan/person;
▪️Nalati Grassland:Aerial grassland shuttle bus 40 yuan/person;
▪️Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon:Ticket 40 yuan/person;
▪️Karez:Ticket 40 yuan/person;
▪️Flaming Mountains:Ticket 40 yuan/person.
📌 Opening reservation policy:
▪️Scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu require reservation 1-3 days in advance on platforms such as “Kanas Scenic Area” and “Yuanxing Network”;
▪️Sayram Lake allows on-site ticket purchase, but self-driving around the lake requires advance vehicle reservation;
▪️Kashgar Old City does not require reservation, but for popular spots such as the opening ceremony and the century-old teahouse, it is recommended to arrive early to secure a place.
💰 [Price explanation:2027 departure dates and fees]
📅 2027 departure date prices (final subject to the signed official contract):
▪️April 16, May 7, May 20:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:65,999 yuan/person (1 car with 3 compartments, capacity 6 people, private bathroom)
Xiyue Golden Diamond:58,999 yuan/person (1 car with 4 compartments, capacity 8 people, private bathroom)

The newly upgraded “Snow Lotus” train body for 2027 features private bathrooms, panoramic glass windows, and 24-hour hot water supply in the compartments, paired with a Michelin-level dining car, bar car, and KTV entertainment car, making the 14-day north-south Xinjiang crossing journey a high-end experience of “lying down to enjoy the scenery.” The train passes through core Xinjiang landscapes such as Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Old City, connecting the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who pursue quality and do not want to rush between transfers, as well as photography enthusiasts and family tourists who want to check in at Xinjiang’s highlights all at once.▪️June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:68,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:62,999 yuan/person
▪️August 30, September 13, September 27:
Distinguished Golden Diamond:72,999 yuan/person
Xiyue Golden Diamond:66,999 yuan/person
📌 Reference prices for old train body (2027):
▪️Golden Diamond Car:38,999 yuan/person (private bathroom)
▪️Blue Diamond Car 2-person room:28,999 yuan/person
▪️Blue Diamond Car 4-person room:24,999 yuan/person
📝 [Fee explanation and service explanation]
✅ Fees include:
▪️Transportation:Special train transportation between Urumqi and scenic areas, scenic area shuttle buses, station drop-off service;
▪️Accommodation:Train compartment accommodation + scenic area hotel accommodation (such as Kanas, Hemu, Nalati, etc.);
▪️Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle buses for all scenic areas in the itinerary;
▪️Meals:13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including specialty meals such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and big plate chicken);
▪️Services:Guide commentary, Tajik homestay experience, insurance.

🚂[Detailed route introduction: A superb crossing from snow-capped mountains to deserts]❌ Fees do not include:
▪️Personal consumption:Such as drinks, souvenirs, and additional entertainment items;
▪️Optional paid items:Such as grassland horseback riding (about 100-150 yuan/hour) and Kanas boat tour (about 120 yuan/person);
▪️Force majeure factors:Additional costs caused by weather, policies, etc.
📌 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
💡 [Travel tips:Make the journey more comfortable]
▪️Luggage:Train storage space is limited; a 20-inch suitcase + backpack is recommended;
▪️Network:Signal is weak in some areas of the train; download movies and music in advance;
▪️Charging:Compartments provide 220V sockets, but a power bank is recommended;
▪️Dining:The train dining car provides meals; if special dietary needs (such as vegetarian or low-sugar) are required, please inform in advance.
📞 [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 (phone and WeChat same number).
👩💼 [The guide says:Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder?]
Manager Wang Fei 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 north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and 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. She 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 in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and being considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary, 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 magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
⚠ ️[Disclaimer]
The above information is compiled based on public data in 2026. Specific itineraries, prices, and scenic area policies may change due to weather and policy changes. The itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement. Before registering, please consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 to confirm the latest details.
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