Xinjiang New Oriental Express Tourist Train Compartment Seat Selection and Ticket Purchase Method and Price

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-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 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:Embark on a comfortable and high-end Silk Road journey 🚂
Train and Route Features:A mobile ‘Five-Star Castle’
The New Oriental Express is a ‘star product’ of Xinjiang tourism. The 2026 upgraded train body adopts the design concept of a ‘flowing Silk Road art gallery’, featuring Xinjiang’s unique Adras silk patterns, paired with low-saturation desert gold and Tianshan blue, creating a dynamic painting as it travels through the Gobi and grasslands. Departing from Urumqi, the train connects northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Yili grasslands, and southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar and Pamir Plateau, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots. It is recommended for group tourists, avoiding mixed individual travelers and ensuring strong privacy.
Compared to other special trains, the New Oriental Express focuses on the concept of ‘slow travel’: daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth sightseeing at attractions. For example, at Kanas Scenic Area, a full day of free activities is arranged, where tourists can take a boat ride on the lake or hike the Three Bays; at Nalati Grassland in Yining, special visits to local ethnic families are added, allowing tourists to taste freshly brewed milk tea and learn to play the dombra. The train is also equipped with a doctor and emergency medical equipment, making it suitable for elderly tourists or those with limited mobility.
Complete Analysis of Compartments:Each one is a small world

New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train: Embark on a comfortable and high-end Silk Road journey 🚂The train has two types of carriages: luxury and comfort. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating, and humidifiers to address Xinjiang’s large temperature differences and dry climate.
Luxury Carriage:
Premium Gold Triple Compartment (capacity 6 people/carriage): The compartment area is about 12 square meters, including 2 single beds that can be combined into a 2×1.7-meter double bed, equipped with leather sofas, solid wood desks, and panoramic viewing windows. The bathroom has a separate shower area of 1.06 square meters, providing 24-hour hot water.
Xiyue Gold Quad Compartment (capacity 8 people/carriage):The compartment area is about 10 square meters, similar in layout to the Premium Gold but with a slightly smaller sofa area, suitable for tourists with a limited budget who still seek quality.
Comfort Carriage:

Train and Route Features: A mobile ‘Five-Star Castle’Boyue Gold Quint Compartment (capacity 10 people/carriage):The compartment area is about 8 square meters, featuring a bunk bed design with lower bunks measuring 2×0.78 meters, equipped with smart toilets and anti-slip floor tiles, offering excellent value for money.
2026 Summer Edition Simplified Itinerary (14 Days)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Koktokay → Altay
Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village

The New Oriental Express is a ‘star product’ of Xinjiang tourism. The 2026 upgraded train body adopts the design concept of a ‘flowing Silk Road art gallery’, featuring Xinjiang’s unique Adras silk patterns, paired with low-saturation desert gold and Tianshan blue, creating a dynamic painting as it travels through the Gobi and grasslands. Departing from Urumqi, the train connects northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Yili grasslands, and southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar and Pamir Plateau, covering over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots. It is recommended for group tourists, avoiding mixed individual travelers and ensuring strong privacy.Day 04:Hemu → Kanas
Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak

Compared to other special trains, the New Oriental Express focuses on the concept of ‘slow travel’: daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth sightseeing at attractions. For example, at Kanas Scenic Area, a full day of free activities is arranged, where tourists can take a boat ride on the lake or hike the Three Bays; at Nalati Grassland in Yining, special visits to local ethnic families are added, allowing tourists to taste freshly brewed milk tea and learn to play the dombra. The train is also equipped with a doctor and emergency medical equipment, making it suitable for elderly tourists or those with limited mobility.Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County → Tajik Family Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi

Complete Analysis of Compartments: Each one is a small worldDay 14:Urumqi → Farewell
Price Explanation:Floating by time period, early bird discounts are significant
2026 Tour Dates and Price Reference (subject to contract):
May:Premium Gold 59,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold 54,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold 49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: 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 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
June:Premium Gold 67,999-69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold 62,999-63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold 56,999-58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)

The train has two types of carriages: luxury and comfort. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature floor heating, and humidifiers to address Xinjiang’s large temperature differences and dry climate.September:Premium Gold 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold 59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
October:Premium Gold 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Gold 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Gold 36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person)
The price includes train accommodation, scenic spot tickets, full meals, and guide services, excluding personal expenses and. October is the low season for Xinjiang tourism, with prices 40% lower than the peak season, but the autumn scenery of Kanas and the poplar forests of southern Xinjiang are still worth visiting.
Booking Process:Four steps, with dedicated assistance
Step 1:Call or WeChat the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm availability and price.

Luxury Carriage:Step 2:Provide tourist names, valid ID numbers, contact information, and special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions, mobility assistance).
Step 3:Pay a deposit (usually 30% of the tour fee) and sign an electronic contract.
Step 4:Pay the balance 7 days before departure, and the customer service will send the ‘Pre-Trip Manual’ and train tickets.
Registration Method:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
You can contact customer service by phone or WeChat to register, and staff will recommend suitable compartments and tour dates based on tourist needs.

Premium Gold Triple Compartment (capacity 6 people/carriage): The compartment area is about 12 square meters, including 2 single beds that can be combined into a 2×1.7-meter double bed, equipped with leather sofas, solid wood desks, and panoramic viewing windows. The bathroom has a separate shower area of 1.06 square meters, providing 24-hour hot water.Cost and Service Explanation:Transparent consumption, no hidden traps
Included Items:Train accommodation, scenic spot tickets, full meals (including 8 specialty meals like roast whole lamb and hand-pulled rice), guide services, travel insurance.
Excluded Items:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, (single travelers will try to arrange room sharing, but if not possible, a supplement is required).
Notes:Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract; the itinerary may change due to weather or policy, and changes can be made by mutual agreement.
Comparison Advantages:Why choose the New Oriental Express?

Xiyue Gold Quad Compartment (capacity 8 people/carriage): The compartment area is about 10 square meters, similar in layout to the Premium Gold but with a slightly smaller sofa area, suitable for tourists with a limited budget who still seek quality.More Considerate Dining:The train’s dining car offers both light health meals and Xinjiang-style meals, avoiding the heavy oil and salt issues of traditional group meals.
More Relaxed Pace:Short daily travel time, long stays at attractions, e.g., a full day of free activities at Kanas Scenic Area.
More Humanized Service:Each carriage has a dedicated butler for luggage handling, photo assistance, etc.; the train conductor regularly collects tourist feedback to dynamically optimize services.
More Convenient Transportation:No need to change buses throughout the trip; luggage can stay in the compartment, avoiding the hassle of repeated luggage handling.
Suitable For:These tourists should not miss it!

Comfort Carriage:Retired Seniors:The train is smooth and comfortable, with a slow itinerary pace and a doctor on board.
Family Tourists:Compartments can accommodate multiple people, suitable for three-generation family trips.
Photography Enthusiasts:Large windows are ideal for capturing scenery along the way, with sunrise and sunset photography times arranged at Kanas, Sayram Lake, etc.
Tourists Who Cannot Travel for Long Periods:Daily travel does not exceed 4 hours, with the rest of the time spent sightseeing.
Reasons for Popularity:Dual guarantee of reputation and quality
Since its launch in 2021, the New Oriental Express has hosted over 20,000 tourists, with a repurchase rate of 35%. In tourist reviews, ‘attentive service’, ‘reasonable itinerary’, and ‘comfortable accommodation’ are frequent keywords. The 2026 upgraded train body and routes further solidify its position as the ‘benchmark of Xinjiang tour trains’. Whether for first-time visitors to Xinjiang or travelers seeking an in-depth Silk Road cultural experience, this train offers an unforgettable travel experience.
For more details or to book, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.