2026NewOrientExpressXuelianNumberTicketPriceDetailsAndDeepTourItineraryOfNorthernAndSouthernXinjiang

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists inquire: Where to book the New Oriental Express, how to book the New Oriental Express, and which is the official booking agency for the New Oriental Express? Unified explanation: The New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train special carriage seats + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide service + insurance, etc., a one-price tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately; they can only be booked uniformly through the railway’s regular travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, exclusive manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat ID: xjwf10086). Free online access to electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract, and other steps.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Price Details | A Mobile Hotel Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in comfort? The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ train, in the guise of a ‘mobile luxury hotel,’ takes you deep into the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent hotel changes and luggage hauling, this journey adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model—deeply exploring key attractions during the day and returning to your private compartment to sleep at night, truly achieving ‘board the train like going home, disembark to see the scenery.’
🌄 Route Highlights:More than just sightseeing, it’s an immersive experience
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is created by Xinjiang Railway in collaboration with cultural tourism enterprises. In 2026, the third-generation upgraded car body will be launched, with the entire train featuring private compartments with bathrooms, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, completely solving the bathing problem on long journeys. The carriages also include a star-themed dining car, a bar entertainment car, and a sightseeing carriage, meeting all social, rest, and sightseeing needs during the journey.
The itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Duku Highway in Northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, Tax County, and Turpan in Southern Xinjiang. Special arrangements include in-depth experiences such as visits to various ethnic families, intangible cultural heritage interactions, and poplar forest explorations, making the trip more than just check-ins, but about understanding and connection.
Notably, the summer 2026 schedule allows you to explore the cool secrets of Northern Xinjiang, while the October schedule focuses on the autumn colors of Southern Xinjiang and the spectacular poplar scenery, with different seasons presenting distinct Xinjiang landscapes.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented according to local facts)
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Price Details | A Mobile Hotel Journey Across Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tax County
Day 11:Tax County – Tajik Family Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell

Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in comfort? The 2026 newly upgraded New Oriental Express ‘Snow Lotus’ train, in the guise of a ‘mobile luxury hotel,’ takes you deep into the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent hotel changes and luggage hauling, this journey adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model—deeply exploring key attractions during the day and returning to your private compartment to sleep at night, truly achieving ‘board the train like going home, disembark to see the scenery.’October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s 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 train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: More than just sightseeing, it’s an immersive experienceDay 11:Urumqi – Farewell
> Note:The above itinerary is based on established facts. In actual execution, if there are changes due to weather, traffic, or scenic area policies, the itinerary may be reasonably optimized by mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Tour Dates and Prices (Strictly presented according to local facts)
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
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person

The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is created by Xinjiang Railway in collaboration with cultural tourism enterprises. In 2026, the third-generation upgraded car body will be launched, with the entire train featuring private compartments with bathrooms, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, completely solving the bathing problem on long journeys. The carriages also include a star-themed dining car, a bar entertainment car, and a sightseeing carriage, meeting all social, rest, and sightseeing needs during the journey. Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
> Price reference ranges may vary by season and carriage class; the final cost is subject to the signed tourism contract.
📞 Registration Method and Service Description
Registration and consultation can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same for phone and WeChat)
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, with over a decade of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is well-versed in the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning various travel options such as independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized car rentals, and tourist trains, and is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to a no-shopping itinerary policy, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. We do not create assembly-line itineraries but only craft comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, dedicating ourselves to making every friend from afar truly feel the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Cost Inclusions and Exclusions
Cost Includes:
Full-trip train compartment accommodation (with bathroom)

The itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Duku Highway in Northern Xinjiang, as well as Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, Tax County, and Turpan in Southern Xinjiang. Special arrangements include in-depth experiences such as visits to various ethnic families, intangible cultural heritage interactions, and poplar forest explorations, making the trip more than just check-ins, but about understanding and connection. First admission tickets to listed scenic spots
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Professional tour guide service and on-train medical support
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (including special welcome banquets, whole roast lamb feasts, etc.)
Cost Excludes:
Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses, optional activities, and unlisted meals
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, traffic controls)
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not just a train; it’s a flowing feast. Over 14 days, from the Altai Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from the Ili Valley to the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, you will experience Xinjiang’s most moving seasonal landscapes. With limited seats in 2026, it is recommended to contact early to confirm schedules and cabins.
📞 Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei:18095969599 (same for WeChat)
📍 Please contact customer service directly for the latest reception arrangements and address information.
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