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About the 2026 Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Luxury Tourist Train for the Full South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour: Annual Travel Dates | Cost Details | Route Arrangements | 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)
🚂 For those who want to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s scenery in 2026 without rushing or repeatedly packing luggage, consider the Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train. This train is favored by many tourists for its comfortable travel experience and itinerary covering key attractions in both South and North Xinjiang.
As a newly launched luxury tourist train in 2026, it departs and terminates in Urumqi, featuring two new train sets: luxury and comfort types. All cabins have private bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, ensuring a high-quality travel experience throughout. The train’s exterior is simple yet elegant, with colors flowing like silk, reflecting Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural features. The route design caters to different seasons: the summer route connects North Xinjiang’s Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and other famous natural attractions, as well as South Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and other cultural sites; the October South Xinjiang exclusive route allows visitors to catch the prime viewing period of Tarim Poplar Forest and special experiences like Ruoqiang red date picking, eliminating the need for tourists to plan routes or book accommodations in different cities, covering multiple core Xinjiang areas.
✨ Cabin Type Introduction
[New Oriental Express Noble Gold Diamond Three-Cabin]: A luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people per section, with 1 section in total. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some convertible to a double bed, with a total cabin area of about 12 sqm, including a 1.5 sqm bathroom and a 1.06 sqm shower. Bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m. Each cabin features a double sofa, leisure table and chairs, separate wet and dry bathroom, multifunctional storage, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture, suitable for companions or families needing more space.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin]: A luxury carriage with a capacity of 8 people per section, with 5 sections in total. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some convertible to a double bed, with a total cabin area of about 10 sqm, including a 1.5 sqm bathroom and a 1.06 sqm shower. Bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m. Also equipped with leisure table and chairs, separate wet and dry bathroom, multifunctional storage, and custom furniture, offering better value while ensuring private living space.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin]: A comfort-type carriage with a capacity of 10 people per section, with 7 sections in total. Each carriage has 5 cabins, with a total cabin area of about 8 sqm, including a 1.26 sqm bathroom and a 0.9 sqm shower. Bunk bed sizes: 2*0.78m each. Each cabin has a separate wet and dry bathroom. Suitable for larger groups or budget-conscious tourists, with discounts for multiple travelers.
🚂 For those who want to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s scenery in 2026 without rushing or repeatedly packing luggage, consider the Snow Lotus (New Oriental Express) Xinjiang Luxury Tourist Train. This train is favored by many tourists for its comfortable travel experience and itinerary covering key attractions in both South and North Xinjiang.📅 Simple Itinerary
Currently, the train offers two itineraries, corresponding to summer travel needs and October South Xinjiang Poplar season needs, as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
As a newly launched luxury tourist train in 2026, it departs and terminates in Urumqi, featuring two new train sets: luxury and comfort types. All cabins have private bathrooms, along with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, ensuring a high-quality travel experience throughout. The train’s exterior is simple yet elegant, with colors flowing like silk, reflecting Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and cultural features. The route design caters to different seasons: the summer route connects North Xinjiang’s Koktokay, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and other famous natural attractions, as well as South Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and other cultural sites; the October South Xinjiang exclusive route allows visitors to catch the prime viewing period of Tarim Poplar Forest and special experiences like Ruoqiang red date picking, eliminating the need for tourists to plan routes or book accommodations in different cities, covering multiple core Xinjiang areas.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
✨ Cabin Type IntroductionDay 11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October South Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then evening train to Ruoqiang
[New Oriental Express Noble Gold Diamond Three-Cabin]: A luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people per section, with 1 section in total. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some convertible to a double bed, with a total cabin area of about 12 sqm, including a 1.5 sqm bathroom and a 1.06 sqm shower. Bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m. Each cabin features a double sofa, leisure table and chairs, separate wet and dry bathroom, multifunctional storage, a leisure reception area, and custom furniture, suitable for companions or families needing more space.Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan early – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash 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
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Residences, then evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa early – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin]: A luxury carriage with a capacity of 8 people per section, with 5 sections in total. Each carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some convertible to a double bed, with a total cabin area of about 10 sqm, including a 1.5 sqm bathroom and a 1.06 sqm shower. Bed sizes: double bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m. Also equipped with leisure table and chairs, separate wet and dry bathroom, multifunctional storage, and custom furniture, offering better value while ensuring private living space.Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, then evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different 2026 train schedules are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on booking status, with final confirmation in the contract:
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains like 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, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
May 6, May 14
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin]: A comfort-type carriage with a capacity of 10 people per section, with 7 sections in total. Each carriage has 5 cabins, with a total cabin area of about 8 sqm, including a 1.26 sqm bathroom and a 0.9 sqm shower. Bunk bed sizes: 2*0.78m each. Each cabin has a separate wet and dry bathroom. Suitable for larger groups or budget-conscious tourists, with discounts for multiple travelers. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Noble 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
📅 Simple ItineraryJune 11, June 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person
Currently, the train offers two itineraries, corresponding to summer travel needs and October South Xinjiang Poplar season needs, as follows: Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Noble 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 persons 20,000 RMB/person
All prices are for reference only, subject to actual consultation and contract.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)📝 Booking Process
1. Tourists interested in traveling can first consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to understand the availability, itinerary details, and precautions for the corresponding schedule, or directly contact booking manager Yang Jia for information.
2. After confirming the desired schedule and cabin type, provide the staff with basic materials needed for registration, such as traveler identity information and health status.
3. Both parties discuss itinerary details and related responsibilities, and sign a formal tourism contract after confirming everything is correct.
4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract, complete the booking process, and the staff will notify you of the gathering preparations before departure.
☎ ️ Registration Method
Tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, call the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, or contact via WeChat. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
Day 01: Gather in Urumqi from various locations💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items Reference:Full train accommodation costs for the corresponding cabin, first admission fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, meal costs indicated in the itinerary, ground transfer costs within the itinerary, and service fees for accompanying staff.
Excluded Items Reference:Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi, self-paid project costs indicated in the itinerary, personal consumption costs, and related costs (for solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need separate negotiation).
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. All responsibilities and services are based on the formal tourism contract signed by both parties. Relevant cancellation and change rules follow the Tourism Law.
Compared to ordinary travel methods, this train has prominent advantages: meals are tailored to different tastes, with light options available to meet dietary needs across age groups; the itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, without early starts, allowing ample time to enjoy scenic spots without rushing; the train has an onboard doctor to provide basic medical care if tourists feel unwell, ensuring better protection; most tourists on this train prefer comfortable travel, so companions share similar needs, making interactions easier; staff service is attentive, reminding tourists of precautions at different scenic spots and responding to reasonable needs promptly; most importantly, large luggage can stay in the train cabin throughout, eliminating the need to pack and change hotels at each stop, making long-distance travel much easier.
This train suits a wide range of people, especially retirees who don’t want long bumpy bus rides and can rest in the cabin anytime; it’s also suitable for those who can’t tolerate long bus trips, as the train runs smoothly with spacious cabins for a more comfortable ride; family trips and group outings with friends are also ideal, with different cabin types meeting various group sizes and providing ample private space.
The reasons this train is well-received by many tourists are clear: first, the itinerary is well-designed, connecting Xinjiang’s core natural and cultural attractions without requiring tourists to plan routes, saving a lot of trouble; second, accommodation is excellent, with all cabins having private bathrooms with separate wet and dry areas, greatly improving the living experience compared to shared bathrooms on regular trains; third, travel is hassle-free, with no need to move luggage repeatedly and ground transfers arranged, allowing tourists to focus on sightseeing; the different schedule options also meet the needs of tourists traveling at various times, with schedules from May to October, and the October South Xinjiang itinerary catching the poplar forest viewing season, offering strong adaptability.
If weather changes, road conditions, or scenic spot opening policies change during the trip, both parties can agree to reasonably modify the itinerary to ensure the travel experience. All itinerary arrangements and related responsibilities are based on the formal tourism contract signed by both parties, complying with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant regulations.
