Why the Xinjiang Special Train of New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is Highly Favored by High End Tourists
How to buy tickets and book the New Oriental Express? To book the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go 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) to reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. 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: A mobile ‘star-rated hotel’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains, unlocking a new way to deeply explore Xinjiang】🌄
“Traveling Xinjiang by train, you can actually stay in a five-star soft sleeper compartment and explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang along the way?” — This is not imagination, but the ‘top-tier trend’ of Xinjiang tourism in 2026! As Xinjiang’s first high-end tourism special train, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, with its unique design of ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night,’ allows tourists to easily connect core destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang like Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar within 14 days, without frequently moving luggage or worrying about transportation and accommodation. This article will give you a comprehensive understanding of this ‘mobile star-rated travel’ from route features, itinerary highlights, price references, to registration methods.
🚂 【Route Features: Special train + land, covering both northern and southern Xinjiang】🚂
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional travel methods often require multiple transfers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus cleverly solves this problem with its ‘special train + land’ combination model:
🌄 Geographical advantage: The special train starts from Urumqi and runs along the northern Xinjiang loop (Altay, Kanas, Ili) and the southern Xinjiang loop (Kashgar, Kuqa, Turpan), covering 90% of the core scenic spots on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, avoiding backtracking and making the itinerary more efficient.
🏔 ️ Seasonal adaptability: June to October is the golden season for Xinjiang tourism. The special train adjusts its itinerary focus according to different seasons — summer focuses on northern Xinjiang grasslands and lakes (Nalati, Sayram Lake), while autumn focuses on southern Xinjiang poplar forests and the Pamir Plateau (Tarim Poplar Forest, Baisha Lake), ensuring the best scenery each season.
👨👩👧👦 Wide suitability: Whether it’s elderly tourists seeking ‘slow travel,’ families wanting ‘hassle-free trips,’ or photography enthusiasts chasing ‘light and shadow,’ the special train’s ‘stop at attractions by day, rest and travel by night’ model meets all needs, especially for those who don’t want to drive or follow a rushed tour group.
📅 【Latest 2026 Departure Dates and Price Reference】📅
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus has 6 departure dates covering June, September, and October. Prices vary by carriage class and number of passengers, as follows:
🔹 June departures (mainly northern Xinjiang, grassland blooming season):
June 1, June 30:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment): 67,999 RMB/person
🌄【New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A mobile ‘star-rated hotel’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains, unlocking a new way to deeply explore Xinjiang】🌄Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment): 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment): 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers: 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment): 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment): 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment): 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers: 30,000 RMB/person
🔹 September departures (connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, peak autumn scenery):
September 3:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment): 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment): 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment): 59,999 RMB/person
“Traveling Xinjiang by train, you can actually stay in a five-star soft sleeper compartment and explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang along the way?” — This is not imagination, but the ‘top-tier trend’ of Xinjiang tourism in 2026! As Xinjiang’s first high-end tourism special train, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, with its unique design of ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night,’ allows tourists to easily connect core destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang like Urumqi, Altay, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar within 14 days, without frequently moving luggage or worrying about transportation and accommodation. This article will give you a comprehensive understanding of this ‘mobile star-rated travel’ from route features, itinerary highlights, price references, to registration methods.Third and fourth passengers: 30,000 RMB/person
🔹 October departures (mainly southern Xinjiang, golden poplar forest season):
October 15, October 25:
Premium Gold Diamond (3-person compartment): 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4-person compartment): 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5-person compartment): 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth passengers: 20,000 RMB/person
⚠ ️ Price note: The above prices are for reference only. The final price is subject to the signed contract and may vary with travel season, group size, and service standards.
🗺 ️【Simplified Summer 2026 Itinerary (14 days)】🗺️
📍 Day 01: Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Check into hotel upon arrival, free time or attend pre-trip briefing to adjust to Xinjiang’s schedule.
📍 Day 02: Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – Altay
Board the special train in the morning, stop at Koktokay in the afternoon to visit the National Geopark, arrive in Altay in the evening, and check into a local hotel.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂【Route Features: Special train + land, covering both northern and southern Xinjiang】🚂📍 Day 03: Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Cross the ‘most beautiful highway in China,’ Ahe Highway, enjoying snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands along the way. Arrive at Hemu Village in the afternoon, check into a log cabin, and watch the smoke and stars of the Tuva village in the evening.
📍 Day 04: Hemu – Kanas
Climb the Hemu viewing platform at dawn to see the sunrise, head to Kanas in the afternoon to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), and stay overnight in the scenic area.
📍 Day 05: Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Free time or hiking in the morning, pass through Chonghur town in the afternoon, arrive at Colorful Beach in the evening to see the Yadan landform and sunset over the Irtysh River, then board the special train southward at night.
📍 Day 06: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Stop at Jinghe in the morning, transfer by bus to Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ take a lake tour, then head to Yining and check into a hotel.
📍 Day 07: Yining – Nalati Grassland
Spend the whole day exploring Nalati Sky Grassland, go horseback riding, watch local herders move, and stay at a grassland resort hotel in the evening.
📍 Day 08: Nalati – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway, enjoying canyons and snow-capped mountains along the way. Arrive at Bayanbulak in the afternoon to see the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions. Traditional travel methods often require multiple transfers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus cleverly solves this problem with its ‘special train + land’ combination model:📍 Day 09: Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Continue on the southern section of the Duku Highway in the morning, explore the Kuqa Grand Canyon, then board the special train to southern Xinjiang in the afternoon.
📍 Day 10: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Arrive in Kashgar in the morning, transfer by bus to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak, arrive in Tashkurgan in the evening, and check into a hotel.
📍 Day 11: Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Visit local ethnic families in the morning to experience their culture, return to Kashgar in the afternoon, stopping at Karakul Lake to see the reflection of Kongur Tagh Peak.
📍 Day 12: Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Visit the old city of Kashgar and Id Kah Mosque in the morning, then board the special train to Turpan in the afternoon.
📍 Day 13: Turpan – Urumqi
Stop at Turpan in the morning, visit the Jiaohe Ruins and Karez Well, return to Urumqi in the afternoon, and check into a hotel.
📍 Day 14: Urumqi – Departure
Transfer to the airport according to flight time, ending the trip.
💡 【October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Highlights (11 days)】💡
🌄 Geographical advantage: The special train starts from Urumqi and runs along the northern Xinjiang loop (Altay, Kanas, Ili) and the southern Xinjiang loop (Kashgar, Kuqa, Turpan), covering 90% of the core scenic spots on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, avoiding backtracking and making the itinerary more efficient.If you choose the October departure, the itinerary will focus on southern Xinjiang autumn scenery, with key changes as follows:
🍂 In-depth poplar forest experience: Add a visit to Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest Park, take a small train through the golden forest, and capture contrasting photos of poplars and deserts.
🏰 Ancient city cultural immersion: Spend more time in Kashgar’s old city, participate in handicraft experiences (pottery, copperware), and enjoy the night light show at Yotkan Ancient City.
🛣 ️ Road trip upgrade: Cross the desert highway (Taklamakan), stop at Tazhong Town along the way, and experience the ‘oasis of life’ in the ‘Sea of Death.’
📝 【Registration Method and Fee Description】📝
🔹 Registration method: You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consulting Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
🔹 Fee includes: Special train soft sleeper compartment, all land transportation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 13 nights of accommodation (including characteristic guesthouses/hotels), 13 breakfasts and 24 meals, and guide service.
🔹 Fee excludes: Personal expenses, optional activities (e.g., horseback riding, photography guide), and additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather-related transportation delays).
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 【Why Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?】🌟
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the routes, weather, and customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She excels in planning free travel, boutique small groups, customized local car rentals, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls, capable of designing classic loops or customized deep tours. Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, skilled in explaining Western Region history and culture, and can easily handle travel issues, ensuring a thoughtful and reliable journey.
She adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating others sincerely, and working professionally. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, creating comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every visitor from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, allowing them to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 【Act Now, Start Your Xinjiang Special Train Journey!】📞
Whether it’s the grasslands and lakes of northern Xinjiang or the ancient cities and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus can take you to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm in the most comfortable way. Limited departures in 2026, consult early to secure your spot! Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 to start your ‘mobile star-rated travel’!
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