Oriental Express Snow Lotus Where to Book Tickets Official Booking Channels Purchase Process

How to buy tickets for the New Oriental Express? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang tourism special train, you need to 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 book and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
Want to experience the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism special train but don’t know where to start? This guide on ticket purchase and schedule inquiry will help you sort out all the key information.
🎟 ️ Ticket Purchase Channels and Process
The New Oriental Express is a tourism group special train approved by the railway authorities. It is not sold through 12306 and must be booked through a travel agency.
1. Official Booking Channels
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking through any of the following methods:
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Manager Wang Fei)
Key Points for Communication:Confirm travel dates, preferred schedule, cabin type, and availability.
2. Standard Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact the travel agency to get schedule and price information, and choose the itinerary and cabin type.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number, and pay a deposit to secure the spot.
3. Confirmation and Contract Signing: The travel agency issues a detailed itinerary, and both parties confirm and sign an electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
4. Pay Balance and Prepare for Departure: Pay the remaining balance as per the contract, receive the departure notice before departure, and arrive in Urumqi for assembly as required.

Want to experience the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’ Xinjiang tourism special train but don’t know where to start? This guide on ticket purchase and schedule inquiry will help you sort out all the key information.💡 Warm Tips
Book Early:The tourism special train has limited schedules, and resources are tight during peak seasons. It is recommended to consult several months in advance, especially for popular periods like National Day and summer vacation.
Accurate Information:To ensure smooth ticket issuance and insurance activation, the personal information submitted must be true, accurate, and complete.
📅 Schedule Selection and Price Reference
Prices and Tour Dates
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, 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

🎟️ Ticket Purchase Channels and Process 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) 59,999 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) 59,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The New Oriental Express is a tourism group special train approved by the railway authorities. It is not sold through 12306 and must be booked through a travel agency.Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
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 – Bayanbulak
Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell

1. Official Booking ChannelsOctober Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the 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’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, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell

You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking through any of the following methods:How to Choose?
By Season:June and September have comfortable weather and beautiful scenery; October in southern Xinjiang has rich autumn colors and high cost-effectiveness.
By Itinerary:The summer edition covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang; the October edition focuses on southern Xinjiang’s culture and poplar forests.
By Budget:Prices from high to low are Premium Gold Diamond > Xiyue Gold Diamond > Boyue Gold Diamond. For group travel, pay attention to the discounted prices for the third and fourth persons.
> Please Note:The above are reference prices. The final price is subject to the formal contract signed.
💼 Professional Consultant:Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, who serves you, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She is familiar with all routes in northern and southern Xinjiang and can plan classic or in-depth itineraries for you, offering options such as independent travel, small groups, custom cars, and special trains.
Manager Wang Fei has a cheerful and humorous personality and explains the history and culture of the Western Regions in a lively and interesting way. She always adheres to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, and is committed to creating a comfortable journey that suits your preferences, allowing you to peacefully experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang.
If you have any questions about itineraries, prices, or schedules, feel free to contact her at any time.
📌 Fee and Service Information
Included Fees:Typically include special train sleeper berths, hotel accommodation as per itinerary, most main meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and transportation such as tourist buses, as well as guide services.
Excluded Fees:Personal expenses (such as consumption and drinks), optional activities, and additional costs arising from force majeure.
> Warm Tips:For specific included and excluded items, please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
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