New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Ticket Booking Guide for Taiwan Tourists
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? The 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism special train? Full analysis of schedules, itineraries, and prices (2026 Summer & Autumn Edition)
If you are planning a relaxing yet in-depth Xinjiang trip and don’t want to be interrupted by frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and bus rushing, then the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ luxury tourism special train might be your ideal choice. This train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ integrates accommodation, dining, transportation, and sightseeing, allowing you to explore key attractions lightly during the day and sleep peacefully in a quiet carriage at night, truly achieving ‘slow travel + deep experience.’
📍 Route Highlights:A panoramic journey across northern and southern Xinjiang
The 2026 New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes:
Northern Xinjiang: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Keketuohai, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Wetland;
Southern Xinjiang: Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old City, Taxkorgan County charm;
Autumn special additions: Tarim Poplar Forest, Jiaohe Ruins, Loulan Museum, Hotan Yurungkash River, and other southern Xinjiang classics.
Depending on the season, itineraries are divided into the Summer Panoramic Route (June) and the Autumn Southern Xinjiang In-depth Route (October), covering snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, ancient cities, and folk customs, meeting diverse travel needs such as photography, culture, family, and seniors.
Notably, the 2026 train has been upgraded to the third-generation ‘Snow Lotus’ carriage: including en-suite bathrooms for designated items in the itinerary, high-speed rail-grade vibration and noise reduction, 30% larger observation windows, smart temperature control, and fast charging ports, greatly enhancing comfort, especially suitable for families or elderly travelers who value travel quality.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Presented strictly according to the local finalized draft)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
🚂 How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism special train? Full analysis of schedules, itineraries, and prices (2026 Summer & Autumn Edition)Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to assemble in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
If you are planning a relaxing yet in-depth Xinjiang trip and don’t want to be interrupted by frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and bus rushing, then the New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ luxury tourism special train might be your ideal choice. This train, hailed as a ‘five-star hotel on rails,’ integrates accommodation, dining, transportation, and sightseeing, allowing you to explore key attractions lightly during the day and sleep peacefully in a quiet carriage at night, truly achieving ‘slow travel + deep experience.’Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan early morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
> Note:Actual itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Presented strictly according to the local finalized draft)
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
📍 Route Highlights: A panoramic journey across northern and southern Xinjiang Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
The 2026 New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges, subject to the formal contract signed, and may fluctuate based on tour dates, room types, and group formation.
📞 How to register? Who to contact?
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei:Professional recommendations from a local Xinjiang native
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local with over ten years of deep experience in Xinjiang tourism. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region, north and south, and is well-versed in the entire northern and southern Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local custom car rentals, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls, capable of planning classic loops or customizing niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining Western Region humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei consistently adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Description (Reference information, subject to the signed contract)
✅ Costs typically include:
New Oriental Express special train seat (including dining car meals)
Northern Xinjiang: Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Keketuohai, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Wetland; ground transportation and scenic area transfers as listed in the itinerary
Marked hotel accommodation (five-star hotels + characteristic guesthouses)
First admission tickets to core scenic spots in the itinerary
Full-service Chinese-speaking guide + onboard butler service
Some specialty meals and welcome/farewell banquets
❌ Costs typically exclude:
Transportation from various locations to Urumqi
Personal expenses, optional activities
Additional costs due to force majeure
Meals and activities not marked in the itinerary
> Specific details subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
📌 Warm Tips
Special train seats are limited; it is recommended to book your preferred tour dates and room types 2-3 months in advance.
June to September is the peak season for northern Xinjiang, with more tourists at scenic spots like Kanas and Nalati, but the scenery is excellent; October in southern Xinjiang features golden poplar forests and pleasant weather, ideal for photography and cultural exploration.
The train does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel; registration and contract signing must be done through the travel agency channel.
Want more details? Feel free to add Manager Wang Fei’s WeChat at 18095969599 to get the 2026 latest itinerary brochure, carriage photos, and seat availability information for free!
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