Xinjiang New Orient Express Tourist Train Schedule and Ticket Purchase Time
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? For the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-recognized regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train:2026 High-End Travel New Choice 🚂✨
I. Train and Route Features: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’ for an Immersive Experience of Xinjiang’s Beauty
The New Oriental Express is Xinjiang’s first all-sleeper high-end tour train. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it offers two train sets: Luxury and Comfort. All cars are equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation facilities, and feature added dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, creating a ‘mobile vacation space.’ Designed with the concept of a ‘flowing silk painting,’ the train’s exterior paint blends the colors of Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes, becoming a unique scenic line across the Xinjiang landscape.
Route design balances classics and depth:Starting from Urumqi, it connects key scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level attractions. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with an average daily travel time of no more than 4 hours, avoiding fatigue from long rides, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families seeking quality.
II. Cabin Types and Facilities: Customized Spaces to Meet Diverse Needs
The train offers 3 cabin types, all equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, constant temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems, with thoughtful details:
💎 Premium Gold Triple Cabin (Luxury)
New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train: 2026 High-End Travel New Choice 🚂✨Capacity:6 people/car (3 twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a double bed)
Cabin Area:Approximately 12 square meters
Facility Highlights:2m x 1.7m double bed/2m x 0.85m single bed, leisure double sofa, multifunctional storage cabinet, custom furniture, wet-dry separate shower (area 1.06 square meters).
💎 Xiyue Gold Quad Cabin (Luxury)
Capacity:8 people/car (4 twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a double bed)
Cabin Area:Approximately 10 square meters
Facility Highlights:2m x 1.7m double bed/2m x 0.85m single bed, leisure table and chairs, bathroom (shower area 1.06 square meters).
💎 Boyue Gold Quint Cabin (Comfort)
I. Train and Route Features: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’ for an Immersive Experience of Xinjiang’s BeautyCapacity:10 people/car (5 twin-bed cabins)
Cabin Area:Approximately 8 square meters
Facility Highlights:2m x 0.78m bunk beds, bathroom (shower area 0.9 square meters), reading light, USB charging port.
III. 2026 Sample Itinerary (Summer Edition)
📅 Northern Xinjiang Panorama 14-Day Tour
Day01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – Altay
The New Oriental Express is Xinjiang’s first all-sleeper high-end tour train. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it offers two train sets: Luxury and Comfort. All cars are equipped with bathrooms and wet-dry separation facilities, and feature added dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, creating a ‘mobile vacation space.’ Designed with the concept of a ‘flowing silk painting,’ the train’s exterior paint blends the colors of Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes, becoming a unique scenic line across the Xinjiang landscape.Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Route design balances classics and depth: Starting from Urumqi, it connects key scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level attractions. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with an average daily travel time of no more than 4 hours, avoiding fatigue from long rides, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families seeking quality.Day11:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
📅 Southern Xinjiang Deep Dive 11-Day Tour (October Only)
Day01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly
Day02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking – Hotan
II. Cabin Types and Facilities: Customized Spaces to Meet Diverse NeedsDay04:Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum – Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Ancient Dwellings – Kuqa
Day08:Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tour trains such as 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, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day09:Tarim Poplar Forest – Train to Urumqi
Day10:Tianshan Tianchi – Farewell Dinner
The train offers 3 cabin types, all equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, constant temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems, with thoughtful details:Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
IV. 2026 Price Explanation (Unit: RMB/person)
📌 Peak Season (May-June, September)
Premium Gold:59,999-69,999 RMB
Xiyue Gold:54,999-63,999 RMB
Boyue Gold:49,999-58,999 RMB (Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB)
📌 Off-Peak Season (October)
Premium Gold:44,999 RMB
💎Premium Gold Triple Cabin (Luxury)Xiyue Gold:39,999 RMB
Boyue Gold:36,999 RMB (Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB)
⚠ ️Price Includes:Train sleeper throughout, scenic spot tickets, local transportation, guide service, main meals (including specialty meals), insurance.
⚠ ️Price Excludes:Round-trip transportation, personal expenses.
⚠ ️Note:Prices may fluctuate with schedules; subject to contract or confirmation on the day.
V. Booking Process: Four Steps to Easily Secure Your Spot
Phone Consultation:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service to confirm availability and discounts;
Submit Materials:Provide valid ID copies, health certificate (those over 65 need family accompaniment);
Capacity: 6 people/car (3 twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a double bed)Sign Contract:Clarify itinerary details, inclusions, and cancellation/modification rules;
Pay Deposit:Pay according to the contract’s agreed proportion, with the balance due 30 days before departure.
📞 Booking Manager:Manager Yang Jia (Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
VI. Registration Method and Service Description
Registration Channel:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service;
Service Team:Equipped with professional guides, on-board doctor, and butler throughout;
Dining Standard:Main meals, accommodating both northern and southern tastes, with daily fruit and beverages;
Cabin Area: Approximately 12 square metersTransportation Advantage:Train goes directly to scenic spots, reducing transfers, and luggage can stay in the cabin;
Note:Subject to actual consultation and contract.
VII. Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
🆚Compared to regular tour trains:
Healthier Dining:Meals with low oil and salt, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tastes;
More Relaxed Pace:Average daily travel time ≤4 hours, avoiding ‘rushed’ tourism;
Better Service:On-board doctor on call 24/7, cabins equipped with first-aid kits;
Wide Audience Suitability:Retirees, tourists who can’t travel long hours, families with children;
Facility Highlights: 2m x 1.7m double bed/2m x 0.85m single bed, leisure double sofa, multifunctional storage cabinet, custom furniture, wet-dry separate shower (area 1.06 square meters).Hassle-Free:No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip, direct access to scenic spots without transfers.
VIII. Three Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Rarity:Xinjiang’s all-sleeper high-end tour train, recommended for operation 6 months a year;
Reputation Accumulation:Zero major complaints in 5 years of operation, repurchase rate over 40%;
Deep Experience:Covers core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, itinerary design balances nature and culture.
📞 Contact Information
Phone:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
The New Oriental Express is not just a mode of transportation, but a ‘slow travel’ lifestyle. In 2026, let’s unlock the grandeur and gentleness of Xinjiang in a more comfortable way!
