Xinjiang Express Tourist Train Booking Process
About the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Luxury Tourist Train: Full-Year Travel Schedule for the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour | Fee Details | Route Arrangements | Travel Destinations | Ticket Price List | How to Book | Booking Guide | Full Route Analysis | Fee Detail Guide | You can consult customer service manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 What is it like to slowly travel through Xinjiang by train?
In this fast-paced era, more and more travelers are seeking deep, ‘slow down’ journeys. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway continues to optimize its tourist train products. The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ features new carriages, en-suite cabins, and a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, making it an ideal choice for many tourists, especially the elderly and families. It avoids rushing, eliminates luggage moving, offers palatable meals, and provides meticulous service, truly returning the journey to comfort and ease.
🌄 Train Overview and Route Features
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ is a high-end tourist train brand developed by the Xinjiang Railway Department. In 2026, it introduces two new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort. All 18 carriages are equipped with en-suite cabins, and feature dedicated dining cars, kitchen cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars. The train operates on a ‘night travel, day tour’ model—smoothly traversing the Gobi and oases at night, and focusing on visiting key attractions during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long bus rides.
The route design balances the natural and cultural landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The summer version covers classic areas like Altay, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The October Southern Xinjiang version focuses on autumn-limited scenery such as poplar forests, Loulan culture, Hotan Jade River, and Kashgar Old City. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for travelers who want an in-depth experience without rushing.
🛏 ️ Cabin Types and Space Configuration
🚂 What is it like to slowly travel through Xinjiang by train?The newly launched ‘Snow Lotus’ offers three types of Golden Diamond series cabins, all equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, panoramic windows, smart temperature control, and ample storage space:
Premium Golden Diamond (3 cabins):Each carriage has 3 cabins, accommodating 6 people; the total cabin area is about 12 square meters, equipped with a large bed (2×1.7 meters) or twin single beds (2×0.85 meters), including a leisure sofa area and meeting table and chairs.
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 cabins):Each carriage has 4 cabins, accommodating 8 people; the cabin area is about 10 square meters, compact but fully functional, also supporting switching between a large bed and twin beds.
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 cabins):Each carriage has 5 cabins, accommodating 10 people; the cabin area is about 8 square meters, with a bunk bed design (both beds 2×0.78 meters), suitable for friends traveling together or families with children.
All cabins feature soundproofing and noise reduction, with operating noise below 50 decibels, ensuring a quiet environment at night for good sleep quality.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Presented as per local factual text)
In this fast-paced era, more and more travelers are seeking deep, ‘slow down’ journeys. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway continues to optimize its tourist train products. The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ features new carriages, en-suite cabins, and a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, making it an ideal choice for many tourists, especially the elderly and families. It avoids rushing, eliminates luggage moving, offers palatable meals, and provides meticulous service, truly returning the journey to comfort and ease.Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
🌄 Train Overview and Route FeaturesDay 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 – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ is a high-end tourist train brand developed by the Xinjiang Railway Department. In 2026, it introduces two new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort. All 18 carriages are equipped with en-suite cabins, and feature dedicated dining cars, kitchen cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars. The train operates on a ‘night travel, day tour’ model—smoothly traversing the Gobi and oases at night, and focusing on visiting key attractions during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long bus rides.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then evening train to Ruoqiang
The route design balances the natural and cultural landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The summer version covers classic areas like Altay, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The October Southern Xinjiang version focuses on autumn-limited scenery such as poplar forests, Loulan culture, Hotan Jade River, and Kashgar Old City. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for travelers who want an in-depth experience without rushing.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Dwellings, then evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
🛏️ Cabin Types and Space ConfigurationDay 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, then evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local factual text)
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new sets of carriages: luxury and comfort. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage accommodating 6 people, 5 luxury carriages accommodating 8 people, and 7 comfort carriages accommodating 10 people. All carriages have private bathrooms, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services.
The newly launched ‘Snow Lotus’ offers three types of Golden Diamond series cabins, all equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, panoramic windows, smart temperature control, and ample storage space:Specific reference prices are as follows (third and fourth persons enjoy discounted prices):
May 6 and May 14 departures:Premium Golden Diamond 59,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 54,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond 49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1 and June 30 departures:Premium Golden Diamond 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond 56,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11 and June 25 departures:Premium Golden Diamond 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond 58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
September 3 departure:Premium Golden Diamond 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
October 15 and October 25 departures:Premium Golden Diamond 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond 36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person)
Premium Golden Diamond (3 cabins): Each carriage has 3 cabins, accommodating 6 people; the total cabin area is about 12 square meters, equipped with a large bed (2×1.7 meters) or twin single beds (2×0.85 meters), including a leisure sofa area and meeting table and chairs.> The above prices are reference ranges. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract. Availability and prices may fluctuate with departures.
📝 Booking Process
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency booking manager: Manager Yang Jia to inquire about departures and availability;
2. Confirm travel dates, cabin type, and number of people;
3. Provide accurate identity information (name, valid ID number or passport number);
4. Pay the deposit as agreed (amount varies by room type);
Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 cabins): Each carriage has 4 cabins, accommodating 8 people; the cabin area is about 10 square meters, compact but fully functional, also supporting switching between a large bed and twin beds.5. Sign a formal travel contract and complete subsequent payment arrangements.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact customer service by phone or WeChat for the latest departures and seat information.
🧾 Fee Inclusions and Service Description
Fee Inclusions:Full-trip train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, scenic area transportation, guide service, train meals (blending Xinjiang flavors with palatable dishes), accompanying medical staff, cultural experience activities, etc.
Fee Exclusions:Transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, single occupancy requiring room sharing coordination (special cases negotiated separately).
Boyue Golden Diamond (5 cabins): Each carriage has 5 cabins, accommodating 10 people; the cabin area is about 8 square meters, with a bunk bed design (both beds 2×0.78 meters), suitable for friends traveling together or families with children.> Note:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.’
👥 Suitable Audience and Reasons for Popularity
This train is especially suitable for retirees, travelers who find long car rides uncomfortable, and families or groups of friends who prioritize travel comfort. Its popularity stems from three main advantages:
✅ No need to move luggage throughout the trip; play during the day and rest in a ‘mobile hotel’ at night;
✅ Relaxed pace, avoiding rushed sightseeing;
✅ Comprehensive services, including accompanying doctors, star chefs, and cultural interaction activities, making the journey safe and enjoyable.
Compared to other travel methods, the ‘Snow Lotus’ excels in light and palatable meals, high-quality fellow travelers, and prompt service responses, making it a top choice for quality slow travel enthusiasts.
For detailed departures, availability, and contract terms, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service (phone or WeChat).
