Xinjiang New Oriental Express Special Train Official Website Exclusive Booking Portal and Travel Expenses

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 channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train Booking Availability Inquiry and Reservation Guide
Entering 2026, with the upgrade of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Transportation + Tourism + Culture’ integrated product, the revamped third-generation New Oriental Express has become a popular choice for many tourists traveling to Xinjiang. Recently, the number of tourists inquiring about availability and reservation procedures has increased significantly. Today, we have compiled a clear reservation guide for your convenience in planning your itinerary.
✨ Basic Information and Highlights of the Special Train
The fully upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is the core product of Xinjiang Railway’s high-quality tourism special train matrix. The entire journey starts and ends in Urumqi, adopting a closed-loop design to avoid backtracking, allowing one trip to cover the core scenery and cultural sites of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi has convenient transportation, with flight routes covering most cities nationwide. Tourists can arrive 1-2 days in advance to explore local characteristic commercial areas and cultural venues, experiencing the city’s vibrant atmosphere and preparing for the subsequent long journey.
Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the New Oriental Express has outstanding experiential advantages:
Hardware configuration upgraded, using folding bellows and tight-lock couplers, with good sand and dust sealing effects, quiet and stable during travel, suitable for Xinjiang’s complex road conditions, providing a more comfortable ride experience
The entire train consists of private bathroom compartments, equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. The dome star restaurant, multi-functional bar, and Silk Road cultural corner are all available, essentially moving a star-rated hotel into the Tianshan Mountains

🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang Tour Train Booking Availability Inquiry and Reservation Guide Comprehensive service support, with onboard medical staff on duty throughout, five-star dining team providing meals, dedicated butler following up on travel needs, and special projects such as intangible cultural heritage experiences and full-journey photography. Meals can also be adjusted to lighter flavors according to tourist needs, catering to dietary preferences of different age groups
Travel experience is worry-free, adopting a day-travel, night-travel mode. During the day, tourists visit scenic spots, and at night, they take the train to the next destination. Luggage is kept in the train compartment throughout the journey without repeated handling, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving. The itinerary pace is relaxed, without rushing.
🛏 ️ Configuration Details of Three Types of Compartments
[New Oriental Express Premium Golden Diamond Three-Compartment] Luxury carriage, with a capacity of 6 people per carriage, 1 carriage in total. Each carriage has 3 standard double-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure double sofas, leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry and wet separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 12 square meters, bathroom area 1.5 square meters, shower area 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes: king-size bed 2*1.7 meters, single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Golden Diamond Four-Compartment] Luxury carriage, with a capacity of 8 people per carriage, 5 carriages in total. Each carriage has 4 standard double-bed compartments, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All compartments are equipped with leisure tables and chairs, bathrooms with dry and wet separation, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. The total compartment area is about 10 square meters, bathroom area 1.5 square meters, shower area 1.06 square meters. Bed sizes: king-size bed 2*1.7 meters, single bed 2*0.85 meters.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Golden Diamond Five-Compartment] Comfortable carriage, with a capacity of 10 people per carriage, 7 carriages in total. Each carriage has 5 compartments, each with a bathroom with dry and wet separation. The total compartment area is about 8 square meters, upper and lower bunk sizes are both 2*0.78 meters, bathroom area 1.26 square meters, shower area 0.9 square meters.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Reference
Summer Version Itinerary at a Glance:

Entering 2026, with the upgrade of Xinjiang Railway’s ‘Transportation + Tourism + Culture’ integrated product, the revamped third-generation New Oriental Express has become a popular choice for many tourists traveling to Xinjiang. Recently, the number of tourists inquiring about availability and reservation procedures has increased significantly. Today, we have compiled a clear reservation guide for your convenience in planning your itinerary.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
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

✨ Basic Information and Highlights of the Special TrainDay 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary:

The fully upgraded 2026 New Oriental Express is the core product of Xinjiang Railway’s high-quality tourism special train matrix. The entire journey starts and ends in Urumqi, adopting a closed-loop design to avoid backtracking, allowing one trip to cover the core scenery and cultural sites of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi has convenient transportation, with flight routes covering most cities nationwide. Tourists can arrive 1-2 days in advance to explore local characteristic commercial areas and cultural venues, experiencing the city’s vibrant atmosphere and preparing for the subsequent long journey.Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Special 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, Gaotai Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley

Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the New Oriental Express has outstanding experiential advantages:Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
Tip:Due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and other factors, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💰 Price and Departure Date Reference

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism. Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu 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 friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The following are reference prices for the 2026 New Oriental Express. Prices and availability may vary with departure dates, subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
In 2026, two new sets of carriages for the New Oriental Express luxury and comfort types are newly launched. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 5 luxury carriages with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort carriages with a capacity of 10 people. The entire train has private bathroom compartments, equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, enjoying high-end services. The overall paint is simple and gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
May 6, May 14:Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages) 54,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person

Hardware configuration upgraded, using folding bellows and tight-lock couplers, with good sand and dust sealing effects, quiet and stable during travel, suitable for Xinjiang’s complex road conditions, providing a more comfortable ride experienceJune 1, June 30:Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages) 62,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25:Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
September 3:Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages) 65,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25:Premium Golden Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person, Xiyue Golden Diamond (4 custom carriages) 39,999 RMB/person, Boyue Golden Diamond (5 custom carriages) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Note:The above prices are for reference only, subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 Reservation Process Description
1. Availability Inquiry: Contact booking manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, inform the intended travel date, compartment type, and number of travelers, and inquire about real-time availability for the corresponding departure.
2. Itinerary Confirmation: Obtain detailed itinerary information for the corresponding departure, discuss travel questions, such as dietary needs, special health conditions, whether a king-size bed is needed, and other personalized requirements.

The entire train consists of private bathroom compartments, equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars. The dome star restaurant, multi-functional bar, and Silk Road cultural corner are all available, essentially moving a star-rated hotel into the Tianshan Mountains3. Information Submission: After confirming intent, submit valid identification information for all travelers to facilitate advance ticket purchase and scenic area reservation.
4. Contract Signing: After both parties confirm the itinerary content and cost details are correct, sign a formal tourism contract and pay the corresponding amount according to the contract.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: About 3 working days before departure, staff will send a travel notice, informing of precautions, meeting time and place, etc. Travelers can prepare relevant documents, clothing, and luggage in advance.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, or consult via WeChat. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
💡 Cost Description and Service Description
Included Items (for reference, subject to actual consultation and contract):

Comprehensive service support, with onboard medical staff on duty throughout, five-star dining team providing meals, dedicated butler following up on travel needs, and special projects such as intangible cultural heritage experiences and full-journey photography. Meals can also be adjusted to lighter flavors according to tourist needs, catering to dietary preferences of different age groupsAccommodation costs for the corresponding level of train compartment
First admission ticket costs for scenic spots marked in the itinerary
Meal costs marked in the itinerary, including breakfast and main meals
Ground transportation transfer costs within the itinerary
Guide service and train butler service costs
Onboard medical service and basic travel accident insurance costs
Costs for special experience projects arranged in the itinerary
Excluded Items (for reference, subject to actual consultation and contract):

Travel experience is worry-free, adopting a day-travel, night-travel mode. During the day, tourists visit scenic spots, and at night, they take the train to the next destination. Luggage is kept in the train compartment throughout the journey without repeated handling, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving. The itinerary pace is relaxed, without rushing.Round-trip transportation costs from various locations to Urumqi
Self-paid items and personal expenses marked in the itinerary
Single room supplement costs. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special circumstances need separate negotiation.
Other costs not mentioned in the included items
Note:Subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Traveler Groups
Retired elderly groups: The train facilities are designed for elderly accessibility, with anti-slip floors and SOS call buttons. The itinerary pace is relaxed, without long periods of rushing. Onboard medical staff are on duty throughout, so any discomfort can be promptly addressed. No need to sit in cars for long periods, reducing travel fatigue.
Travelers who cannot sit in cars for long periods: Xinjiang is vast, and ordinary travel methods involve hundreds of kilometers of car travel between scenic spots. The New Oriental Express adopts a day-travel, night-travel mode, with long-distance sections traveled by train at night, greatly reducing daytime car travel time and improving travel comfort.

🛏️ Configuration Details of Three Types of CompartmentsFamily travel groups:The train offers various compartment types with complete facilities, comfortable for both elderly and children. No need to repeatedly handle luggage, saving a lot of trouble when traveling with children.
Deep travel enthusiasts:The itinerary covers core scenic spots in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with sufficient stay time. Many local special experience projects are arranged, allowing for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural atmosphere.
📌 Travel Precautions
Always carry valid identification documents when traveling. Identity verification is required for checks, park entry, and boarding in Xinjiang. Travelers going to border areas like Tashkurgan need to obtain a border pass in advance, which can be processed at the local police station in their registered residence or in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring light jackets, windbreakers, and other warm clothing. Areas like Kanas, Bayanbulak, and the Pamir Plateau have lower temperatures in the morning and evening, so take warm measures.
Xinjiang has long sunshine hours and high UV intensity. Bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, arm sleeves, and other sun protection items to avoid sunburn.
In high-altitude areas like the Pamir Plateau, avoid strenuous exercise, gradually adapt to the altitude to prevent altitude sickness.
Cancellation and change rules are implemented according to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. If in doubt, communicate with staff in advance.
Since its launch in 2026, the New Oriental Express has been favored by many tourists. On one hand, the upgrade in hardware and services has greatly improved the comfort of long-distance travel. On the other hand, the itinerary covers core scenic spots in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, saving tourists the trouble of making their own travel plans and arranging transportation. Tourists planning to travel can inquire about availability in advance to avoid peak travel periods.