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About the 2026 Snow Lotus Luxury Tourist Train’s year-round travel schedule for the Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour | Fee Details | Route Arrangement | 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)
🚂 When mentioning the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ many friends think of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand. In fact, this is a luxury tourist train starting from Urumqi, connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Due to its meticulous service and comfortable environment, it is often called the ‘Snow Lotus’ by tourists. It relies on Xinjiang Railway’s mature tourist train system to link cities and scenic spots along the route, allowing you to ‘move with the train, play when it stops,’ eliminating the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage.
🛤 ️ Route Features:Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
A major feature of this train is the ‘Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.’ The itinerary covers snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes in Northern Xinjiang, as well as the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, letting you enjoy Xinjiang’s diverse natural scenery and colorful human landscapes in one trip.
Summer Itinerary:Taking the [Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)] as the main line, starting from Urumqi, passing through Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, and then deep into Southern Xinjiang to experience the magnificent scenery of Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau.
Autumn Itinerary:Taking the [October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary] as the main line, the train will take you deep into the hinterland of Southern Xinjiang, visiting the Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, Hotan Tuan City, Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache, etc., to experience the profound history and cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang.
🛌 Mobile ‘Star-rated Hotel’:Private and Comfortable Compartments
This train is hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ with its private and comfortable compartments as the core highlight. The newly launched luxury and comfort carriages in 2026 all feature private bathroom compartments, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars.
1. Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 6)
Layout:Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed.
Configuration:Each compartment is equipped with a leisure double sofa, table and chairs, and bathroom (dry and wet separation).
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 12㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower room approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double bed) / 2×0.85m (single bed).
🚂 When mentioning the ‘Snow Lotus Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train,’ many friends think of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ service brand. In fact, this is a luxury tourist train starting from Urumqi, connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Due to its meticulous service and comfortable environment, it is often called the ‘Snow Lotus’ by tourists. It relies on Xinjiang Railway’s mature tourist train system to link cities and scenic spots along the route, allowing you to ‘move with the train, play when it stops,’ eliminating the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage.2. Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 8)
Layout:Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed.
Configuration:Each compartment is equipped with leisure tables and chairs, and bathroom (dry and wet separation).
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 10㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower room approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double bed) / 2×0.85m (single bed).
3. Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment (Comfort · Capacity 10-20)
Layout:10-capacity carriages have 5 compartments each, all with bunk bed design.
Configuration:Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom (dry and wet separation).
Reference Size:Compartment approx. 8㎡ | Upper/lower bunk 2×0.78m | Bathroom approx. 1.26㎡ | Shower room approx. 0.9㎡.
🗺 ️ Quick Itinerary Overview
Summer Version
Quick Itinerary Overview (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
🛤️ Route Feature: Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 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
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 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 Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
A major feature of this train is the ‘Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.’ The itinerary covers snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes in Northern Xinjiang, as well as the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, letting you enjoy Xinjiang’s diverse natural scenery and colorful human landscapes in one trip.Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan City – Jade Prospecting in Yurungkash River – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Summer Itinerary: Taking the [Simplified Itinerary (Summer Version)] as the main line, starting from Urumqi, passing through Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, and then deep into Southern Xinjiang to experience the magnificent scenery of Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau.Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
Prices and Tour Dates
In 2026, two new sets of carriages for the New Oriental Express luxury and comfort types will be launched;
Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people; 5 luxury carriages with a capacity of 8 people; 7 comfort carriages with a capacity of 10 people, all with private bathroom compartments, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services.
The overall paint is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment] Luxury carriage/capacity 6 people, total 1 carriage.
Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments (some twin beds can be combined into a double bed mode)
All compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathroom, dry and wet separation, each carriage can accommodate 6 distinguished guests.
Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture.
Reference size for Three-Compartment Premium Gold Diamond:
Autumn Itinerary: Taking the [October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary] as the main line, the train will take you deep into the hinterland of Southern Xinjiang, visiting the Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, Hotan Tuan City, Yarkand Khan’s Palace in Shache, etc., to experience the profound history and cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang.Total compartment area:Approx. 12 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower room area: 1.06 sqm; Bed size: Double bed: 2*1.7m / Single bed: 2*0.85m
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Compartment] Luxury carriage/capacity 8 people, total 5 carriages.
8-capacity carriages each have 4 standard twin-bed compartments (some can be combined into a double bed).
All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathroom with dry and wet separation, each carriage can accommodate 8 distinguished guests.
Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture.
Reference size for Four-Compartment Xiyue Gold Diamond:
Total compartment area:Approx. 10 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower room area: 1.06 sqm; Bed size: Double bed: 2*1.7m Single bed: 2*0.85m
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 all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Compartment] Comfort carriage/capacity 10-20 people, total 7 carriages
10-capacity carriages each have 5 compartments
Each compartment is equipped with a bathroom, dry and wet separation.
Each carriage can accommodate 10 distinguished guests.
🛌 Mobile ‘Star-rated Hotel’: Private and Comfortable CompartmentsTotal compartment area:Approx. 8 sqm; Upper bunk size: 2*0.78; Lower bunk size: 2*0.78 Bathroom area: 1.26 sqm; Shower room area: 0.9 sqm
May 6, May 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 66,999 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
This train is hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ with its private and comfortable compartments as the core highlight. The newly launched luxury and comfort carriages in 2026 all feature private bathroom compartments, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. 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) 65,999 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) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Warm Reminder:The above are reference prices for some tour dates in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, market conditions, etc. Please be sure to refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📝 Booking and Registration
1. Consult itinerary: Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm your preferred tour date, compartment type, and availability.
1. Premium Gold Diamond Three-Compartment (Luxury · Capacity 6)2. Submit information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc., and indicate any special needs (e.g., dietary requirements).
3. Pay deposit: Confirm the deposit amount and payment method with the travel agency, and keep the relevant receipt after payment.
4. Sign contract: The travel agency will provide a formal travel contract. Please read the terms carefully, especially regarding itinerary, fees, and cancellation/modification rules, and sign after confirming.
5. Pay balance: Pay the remaining amount according to the time specified in the contract.
6. Pre-trip preparation: Pay attention to customer service notifications before departure to obtain meeting time, location, items to bring, and other pre-trip information.
> Booking Tip:This route can be consulted and booked through booking manager Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through the following methods:
Phone Inquiry:Call the customer service hotline to get the latest tour dates, prices, and itinerary details.
WeChat Inquiry:Add customer service on WeChat, send ‘New Oriental Express’ to get graphic materials, for more convenient communication.
Registration Method:You can register uniformly through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific registration process, required materials, and contract signing method will be explained in detail by customer service staff.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Layout: Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed.✅ Included Items (Example)
New Oriental Express compartment accommodation fee.
Major scenic spot entrance fees and shuttle bus fees as listed in the itinerary (subject to the itinerary sheet).
Meals specified in the itinerary (usually hotel breakfast and some set meals).
Transportation on the tourist train section and ground transfer services.
Service fee for accompanying staff.
❌ Excluded Items (Example)
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses (such as alcohol, beverages, laundry, etc.).
(For single travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need to be negotiated separately).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, etc.).
> Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Configuration: Each compartment is equipped with a leisure double sofa, table and chairs, and bathroom (dry and wet separation).🌟 Why Choose This Train?
1. 🚆 One berth throughout, hassle-free
No need to change hotels or transportation throughout the trip; luggage only needs to be stored once, especially suitable for travelers with a lot of luggage or those traveling with elderly companions.
2. 🛌 Private and comfortable, like staying in a hotel
All compartments have private bathrooms, providing stable hot water and private space, very friendly for travelers who value rest quality.
3. 🥗 Relaxed pace, diet-friendly
The itinerary is designed to be relaxed, avoiding ‘rushed’ tourism. Meals focus on light, low-oil, low-salt options, suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
4. 🩺 Guarantee, worry-free
The train is equipped with medical staff and first-aid medicines throughout the journey, adding peace of mind for long-distance travel.
5. 👨👩👧👦 Friendly for all groups, harmonious atmosphere
Slow pace, detailed service, suitable for retirees, family trips, and travelers who value travel experience. Passengers in the same compartment share similar interests, making communication easy.
6. 🏆 Mature brand, highly favored
As an upgraded product of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand, its luxury configuration and service level keep it popular year-round.
