Xinjiang New Oriental Express Official Website Consultation Portal and Itinerary Information Download
About the 2026 Xinjiang Snow Lotus Luxury Tourist Train: Full-Year Travel Schedule | Cost Details | Route Arrangement | Travel Destinations | Ticket Price List | How to Book | Booking Guide | Full Route Analysis | Cost Details Guide | You can consult customer service manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 When it comes to luxury tourist trains in Xinjiang, many people think of the ‘mobile five-star hotel’ under the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand—the New Oriental Express. In 2026, this train undergoes a comprehensive upgrade, setting off again as the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing passengers to enjoy an unforgettable Silk Road journey in comfort and amidst beautiful scenery.
🛤 ️ Train Overview and Route Features
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, launching new luxury and comfort car bodies in 2026, positioned as a ‘high-quality + comfort’ deep tour product for northern and southern Xinjiang.
📍 Departure and Connections:The train typically starts from Urumqi, connecting core scenic areas such as Altay, Kanas, Ili, and southern Xinjiang, achieving a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ travel mode.
🏨 Mobile Hotel Experience:The train features all-carriage bathroom suites, with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end accommodation and dining services.
🎨 Silk Road Aesthetic Exterior:The car body paint is simple yet luxurious, with colors inspired by silk and Xinjiang’s natural landscapes, making it highly visually distinctive.
🛌 Private Compartments, Three Options to Choose From
The New Oriental Express offers three different types of compartments to meet the travel needs of different passengers. All compartments are private spaces, allowing you to enjoy comfort and tranquility during the journey.
🚂 When it comes to luxury tourist trains in Xinjiang, many people think of the ‘mobile five-star hotel’ under the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand—the New Oriental Express. In 2026, this train undergoes a comprehensive upgrade, setting off again as the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing passengers to enjoy an unforgettable Silk Road journey in comfort and amidst beautiful scenery.| Compartment Type | Carriage Configuration | Core Facilities | Compartment Size (Approx.) |
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| Premium Gold Diamond | Luxury / Capacity 6 (1 carriage) | 3 standard twin compartments (can merge into double bed), bathroom (dry-wet separation), lounge area | Total area: 12㎡<br>Bathroom: 1.5㎡<br>Shower: 1.06㎡<br>Beds: 2×1.7m (double) / 2×0.85m (single) |
| Joy Gold Diamond | Luxury / Capacity 8 (5 carriages) | 4 standard twin compartments (can merge into double bed), bathroom (dry-wet separation), multi-functional storage space | Total area: 10㎡<br>Bathroom: 1.5㎡<br>Shower: 1.06㎡<br>Beds: 2×1.7m (double) / 2×0.85m (single) |
| Platinum Joy Gold Diamond | Comfort / Capacity 10-20 (7 carriages) | 5 compartments per carriage, bathroom (dry-wet separation), bunk bed design | Total area: 8㎡<br>Upper/lower bunk: 2×0.78m<br>Bathroom: 1.26㎡<br>Shower: 0.9㎡ |
🗺 ️ Highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, All in One Journey
Summer Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang Classic Loop
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
🛤️ Train Overview and Route FeaturesDay01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
The New Oriental Express is a high-end tourist train under Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, launching new luxury and comfort car bodies in 2026, positioned as a ‘high-quality + comfort’ deep tour product for northern and southern Xinjiang.Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
Golden Autumn Southern Xinjiang Deep Cultural Route
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
📍 Departure and Connections: The train typically starts from Urumqi, connecting core scenic areas such as Altay, Kanas, Ili, and southern Xinjiang, achieving a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ travel mode.Day01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Tomb, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High-Altitude Residential Area, evening train to Kuqa
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
🏨 Mobile Hotel Experience: The train features all-carriage bathroom suites, with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end accommodation and dining services.Day09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 Reference Prices and Tour Dates
In 2026, the New Oriental Express offers multiple departures from May to October. Below are reference prices for some departures; actual prices may vary due to holidays and other factors, please refer to the final contract.
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
| Departure Date | Premium Gold Diamond (3 compartments) | Joy Gold Diamond (4 compartments) | Platinum Joy Gold Diamond (5 compartments) | Third/Fourth Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| May 6 / May 14 | 59,999 yuan/person | 54,999 yuan/person | 49,999 yuan/person | 30,000 yuan/person |
🎨 Silk Road Aesthetic Exterior: The car body paint is simple yet luxurious, with colors inspired by silk and Xinjiang’s natural landscapes, making it highly visually distinctive. | June 1 / June 30 | 67,999 yuan/person | 62,999 yuan/person | 56,999 yuan/person | 30,000 yuan/person |
| June 11 / June 25 | 69,999 yuan/person | 63,999 yuan/person | 58,999 yuan/person | 30,000 yuan/person |
| September 3 | 71,999 yuan/person | 65,999 yuan/person | 59,999 yuan/person | 30,000 yuan/person |
| October 15 / October 25 | 44,999 yuan/person | 39,999 yuan/person | 36,999 yuan/person | 20,000 yuan/person |
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for some 2026 departures; actual prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation on the day, may vary with departures, please refer to the signed contract between both parties.
📋 Booking and Registration Guide
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm desired departure, compartment type, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc., and confirm if arrangements are needed.
🛌 Private Compartments, Three Options to Choose From3. Sign Contract: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency, clarifying itinerary, costs, service standards, and rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Make Payment: Pay deposit or full amount as per contract.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Pay attention to customer service notifications before departure for assembly information, luggage suggestions, etc.
> Booking Tips:This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specific departures, prices, and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency and customer service confirmation.
📌 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items
New Oriental Express compartment accommodation.
First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary (based on the itinerary sheet).
The New Oriental Express offers three different types of compartments to meet the travel needs of different passengers. All compartments are private spaces, allowing you to enjoy comfort and tranquility during the journey. Meals indicated in the itinerary (usually breakfast + main meals).
Full-tour guide service and train staff service.
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses not listed in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, etc.
> Notes:Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
| Compartment Type | Carriage Configuration | Core Facilities | Compartment Size (Approx.) |✨ Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. 🚆 One Bed All the Way, Hassle-Free
No need to change accommodation throughout the trip, luggage stays with the train, especially friendly for elderly and travelers with limited mobility.
2. 🛌 Private and Comfortable, Like a Hotel
All-carriage bathroom suites provide a ‘one room, one world’ private space, ensuring rest quality during the journey.
3. 🩺 Professional Support, Worry-Free Travel
The train is equipped with medical staff and common medicines throughout the journey to safeguard passenger health.
4. 🍃 Relaxed Pace, In-Depth Experience
| :— | :— | :— | :— |The itinerary is designed to be relaxed, avoiding the rush of ‘sleep on the bus, take photos off the bus,’ allowing travel to return to enjoyment.
5. 👨👩👧👦 Friendly for All, Joyful Travel Together
Whether retired elderly, family travelers, or those seeking a slow-paced vacation, everyone can find a comfortable travel style here.
6. 🏆 Proven Reputation, Quality Assurance
As a mature brand operating for many years, the New Oriental Express continues to be popular in the market for its high-quality service and diverse route designs.
📞 Contact Us
📞 Phone Inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for the latest route information.
💬 WeChat Inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service WeChat for one-on-one details.
📍 Company Address:Please consult customer service directly for the specific address to get the latest information.
