Oriental Express Snow Lotus Special Train How to Buy Tickets Mobile Booking and Ticket Purchase Guide

How to buy tickets and make reservations for 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.
✨ 【New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus | 2026 Xinjiang Luxury Special Train In-depth Experience Guide】✨
I. Route Highlights: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Hotel’
🚂 Special Train Features
The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a ‘mobile high-end viewing platform.’ The entire train features diamond-class soft sleeper compartments, equipped with private bathrooms, large viewing windows, 24-hour hot water, and constant temperature air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 8-10 compartments, maximizing privacy and comfort, earning it the title of ‘Land Cruise Ship.’ The special train also includes a bar car, dining car, and multi-functional entertainment carriage, allowing passengers to enjoy red wine while taking in the flowing views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert.
🌄 Geographic and Cultural Dual Experience
The route traverses two core areas: Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas and Southern Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, connecting cities like Urumqi, Altay, Kashgar, and Yining, covering over 20 5A/4A-level scenic spots such as Koktokay, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, and Tarim Poplar Forest. The itinerary includes visits to ethnic families and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, offering a deep immersion in Western Region culture.
📅 Seasonal Advantages
June to September is the golden season for Northern Xinjiang grasslands, with Kanas Lake’s azure waters and Hemu Village’s misty mornings; in October, Southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests turn golden, with the Taklamakan Desert and Pamir snow-capped mountains framing perfect photo opportunities for photography enthusiasts.
II. 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Official Release)
💰 Price Details
▸ June Tours (Mainly Northern Xinjiang):

✨【New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus | 2026 Xinjiang Luxury Special Train In-depth Experience Guide】✨June 1/30:Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment) 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment) 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment) 56,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers at the same price of 30,000 RMB/person.
June 11/25:Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers at the same price of 30,000 RMB/person.
▸ September Tours (Northern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery):
September 3:Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers at the same price of 30,000 RMB/person.
▸ October Tours (Southern Xinjiang Poplar Season):
October 15/25:Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers at the same price of 20,000 RMB/person.
📌 Price Explanation
The above fees include special train soft sleeper accommodation, first-class land coach transportation, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 10 breakfasts and 18 main meals (including specialty dishes like roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice), guide and special train butler services. Prices may fluctuate with peak and off-peak seasons, with the final amount confirmed in the contract.
III. 2026 Simplified Itinerary (Official Release)
🌿 Summer Edition (June-September)
▸ Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
▸ Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Koktokay → Altay

I. Route Highlights: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Hotel’▸ Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (horseback riding, Tuva family visit)
▸ Day 04:Hemu → Kanas (Guanyu Terrace, Three Bays hiking)
▸ Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → Special Train
▸ Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling) → Yining
▸ Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (sky grassland hiking)
▸ Day 08:Nalati → Duku Highway Middle Section → Bayinbuluke (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset)
▸ Day 09:Bayinbuluke → Duku Highway South Section → Kuqa Grand Canyon → Special Train
▸ Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan
▸ Day 11:Taxkorgan → Tajik Family Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
▸ Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well) → Special Train
▸ Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi
▸ Day 14:Urumqi Farewell

🚂 Special Train Features🍁 October Southern Xinjiang Edition

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
▸ Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
▸ Day 02:Special Train → Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins, Grape Manor) → Ruoqiang
▸ Day 03:Ruoqiang (Milan Ruins, Red Date Picking) → Hotan
▸ Day 04:Hotan (Tuancheng, Yulong Kashgar River Treasure Hunting) → Yotkan Ancient City Night View
▸ Day 05:Special Train → Shache (Yarkand Khan’s Palace) → Kashgar
▸ Day 06:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Kashgar
▸ Day 07:Kashgar Old City (Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Dwellings) → Special Train → Kuqa
▸ Day 08:Kuqa (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace) → Luntai
▸ Day 09:Luntai (Tarim Poplar Forest) → Special Train → Urumqi
▸ Day 10:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Farewell Dinner
▸ Day 11:Urumqi Farewell

The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is designed with the concept of a ‘mobile high-end viewing platform.’ The entire train features diamond-class soft sleeper compartments, equipped with private bathrooms, large viewing windows, 24-hour hot water, and constant temperature air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 8-10 compartments, maximizing privacy and comfort, earning it the title of ‘Land Cruise Ship.’ The special train also includes a bar car, dining car, and multi-functional entertainment carriage, allowing passengers to enjoy red wine while taking in the flowing views of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and the Gobi Desert.IV. Registration and Service Instructions
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consulting Manager Wang Fei:18095969599 (phone/WeChat same number).
👩💼 Manager Profile
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, familiar with road conditions, weather, and local customs in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang. She excels in planning free travel, boutique small groups, and special train itineraries, with expertise in accommodation and food recommendations and pitfall avoidance tips. She is cheerful and humorous, providing attentive service throughout the trip.
📋 Inclusions
▸ Transportation:Special train soft sleeper + first-class land coach
▸ Accommodation:Special train compartment + local four-star hotel
▸ Tickets:First entrance tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary
▸ Meals:10 breakfasts and 18 main meals (including specialty dishes)
▸ Services:Guide + special train butler + insurance
❌ Exclusions

🌄 Geographic and Cultural Dual Experience▸ Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, self-paid entertainment activities)
▸ Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., traffic delays, weather cancellations)
📌 Special Notes
Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
V. Travel Tips
⚠ ️ Precautions
▸ Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker, sunscreen, and moisturizing skincare products.
▸ Some scenic spots are at high altitudes (e.g., Pamir Plateau); it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance.
▸ The special train requires booking 30 days in advance; availability is subject to customer service confirmation.
🌈 Manager Wang Fei’s Promise
‘We insist on a no-shopping itinerary with no hidden consumption, using professionalism and sincerity to create a comfortable journey, allowing every traveler to experience the vastness and warmth of Xinjiang!’
✨ Act Now
Call 18095969599 to start your 2026 Xinjiang luxury special train journey! Let the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus take you across the Tianshan Mountains, unlocking the secrets of the Western Region! 🚂🌄
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