Xinjiang New Oriental Express How to Buy Tickets 2026 Schedule Booking Method
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train 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 other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, the upgraded ‘New Oriental Express’ special train might be the ideal travel option you’re looking for.
This train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ will operate regularly in Xinjiang from April to October, with a planned total of about 35 trips per year, covering over 20 scenic spots across 14 prefectures and cities in northern and southern Xinjiang, offering 10 to 15-day in-depth tour routes.
🛤 ️ Train Overview and Features
📍 Departure and Route:The special train departs from Urumqi Station, connecting Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, fulfilling the dream of ‘one trip, circling the Tianshan Mountains from north to south.’
🛌 Comfortable Sleep:Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing you to sleep soundly in a comfortable cabin and wake up at a new destination, saying goodbye to ‘military-style’ rushing.
🍽 ️ Mobile Hotel:The train is equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering a variety of dining and leisure spaces, making the journey rich and colorful.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:Medical staff and essential medicines are available throughout the journey. The train design incorporates senior-friendly details and emergency call devices, providing peace of mind for elderly and mobility-impaired passengers.
🎨 Cultural Experience:Onboard, you can experience intangible cultural heritage projects like mulberry paper rubbing and herbal medicine bag making, along with expert lectures and group photography, adding cultural depth to the journey.
🛌 Three Types of Gold Diamond Cabins: Your Mobile Private Space
The New Oriental Express offers three grades of cabins, all equipped with bathrooms (wet-dry separation), striving for privacy and comfort.
1. Premium Gold Diamond · Three-Cabin (Luxury Type)
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, the upgraded ‘New Oriental Express’ special train might be the ideal travel option you’re looking for.📍 Carriage Configuration:Luxury carriage, capacity 6 people, recommended 1 carriage per train, excellent privacy.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:3 standard twin-bed cabins (some can be combined into a double bed), accommodating 6 VIP guests.
✨ Cabin Highlights:Equipped with a leisure double sofa, table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation.
📏 Reference Dimensions:
Total Cabin Area:Approx. 12㎡
Bathroom:Approx. 1.5㎡
Shower Room:Approx. 1.06㎡
Beds:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond · Four-Cabin (Luxury Type)
📍 Carriage Configuration:Luxury carriage, capacity 8 people, total of 5 carriages.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:4 standard twin-bed cabins (some can be combined into a double bed), accommodating 8 VIP guests.
This train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ will operate regularly in Xinjiang from April to October, with a planned total of about 35 trips per year, covering over 20 scenic spots across 14 prefectures and cities in northern and southern Xinjiang, offering 10 to 15-day in-depth tour routes.✨ Cabin Highlights:Equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation.
📏 Reference Dimensions:
Total Cabin Area:Approx. 10㎡
Bathroom:Approx. 1.5㎡
Shower Room:Approx. 1.06㎡
Beds:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
3. Boyue Gold Diamond · Five-Cabin (Comfort Type)
📍 Carriage Configuration:Comfort carriage, capacity 10-20 people, total of 7 carriages.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:5 cabins per carriage, all with bunk bed design, accommodating 10 VIP guests.
✨ Cabin Highlights:Each cabin has a bathroom with wet-dry separation.
📏 Reference Dimensions:
🛤️ Train Overview and FeaturesTotal Cabin Area:Approx. 8㎡
Upper Bunk:2×0.78m
Lower Bunk:2×0.78m
Bathroom:Approx. 1.26㎡
Shower Room:Approx. 0.9㎡
🗺 ️ Summer Northern Xinjiang & Autumn Southern Xinjiang · Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day04:Hemu – Kanas
📍 Departure and Route: The special train departs from Urumqi Station, connecting Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, fulfilling the dream of ‘one trip, circling the Tianshan Mountains from north to south.’Day05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
Day09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
🛌 Comfortable Sleep: Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, allowing you to sleep soundly in a comfortable cabin and wake up at a new destination, saying goodbye to ‘military-style’ rushing.Day01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Old Residences, evening special train to Kuqa
Manager Yang Jia from 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 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsan Jiao Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Day08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa King’s Mansion – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley
Day09:Go to Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 Reference Prices and Tour Dates
🍽️ Mobile Hotel: The train is equipped with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering a variety of dining and leisure spaces, making the journey rich and colorful.In 2026, the New Oriental Express will launch 2 new train sets: luxury and comfort types. The luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people has 1 carriage; the luxury carriage with a capacity of 8 people has 5 carriages; the comfort carriage with a capacity of 10 people has 7 carriages. The entire train features private bathroom cabins, 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 beauty and cultural charm.
[New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin] Luxury carriage/capacity 6 people, total of 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins (some can be combined into a double bed). All cabins are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 6 VIP guests. Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture. Three-cabin Premium Gold Diamond reference dimensions: Total cabin area: approx. 12 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower room area: 1.06 sqm; Bed sizes: Double bed: 2*1.7m / Single bed: 2*0.85m
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin] Luxury carriage/capacity 8 people, total of 5 carriages. Each 8-person carriage has 4 standard twin-bed cabins (some can be combined into a double bed). All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 8 VIP guests. Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture. Four-cabin Xiyue Gold Diamond reference dimensions: Total cabin area: approx. 10 sqm; Bathroom area: 1.5 sqm; Shower room: approx. 1.06 sqm; Bed sizes: Double bed: 2*1.7m, Single bed: 2*0.85m
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin] Comfort carriage/capacity 10-20 people, total of 7 carriages. Each 10-person carriage has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 VIP guests. Total cabin 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
📅 Departure Dates and Reference Prices
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
🛡️ Safety Assurance: Medical staff and essential medicines are available throughout the journey. The train design incorporates senior-friendly details and emergency call devices, providing peace of mind for elderly and mobility-impaired passengers. Premium 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 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
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
🎨 Cultural Experience: Onboard, you can experience intangible cultural heritage projects like mulberry paper rubbing and herbal medicine bag making, along with expert lectures and group photography, adding cultural depth to the journey. 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 Tips
> The above are reference prices for some 2026 departure dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, market conditions, etc. Final prices, availability, and promotional policies are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🤔 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
🛌 Three Types of Gold Diamond Cabins: Your Mobile Private Space👵 Senior-Friendly:Eliminates the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, with a relaxed pace. Onboard medical staff provides peace of mind for families.
🚫 No ‘Military-Style’ Travel:Adopts a ‘train travels through scenery, people travel within a painting’ model, saving travel time and allowing you to fully enjoy the journey.
🍃 More Comfortable Dining:Meals focus on light and nutritious pairings. You can communicate dietary preferences in advance to experience more culturally distinctive local cuisine.
👨 👩👧👦 Wide Audience Suitability:Whether retirees, photography enthusiasts, or families seeking a slow-paced trip, everyone can find a comfortable travel style here.
🛌 Private and Hassle-Free:Cabins ensure private space, no need to change hotels throughout the trip, easy luggage storage, making you truly feel ‘home on the train.’
📝 How to Book?
1. Consult Customer Service: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service by phone or WeChat, informing them of your travel intentions (e.g., departure date, preferred cabin, number of people).
2. Get a Plan: Customer service will check departure dates and prices, and provide a detailed itinerary and draft contract.
3. Confirm and Sign: After mutual confirmation, sign a formal travel contract online or offline, and pay the corresponding amount.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Prepare personal materials like visas and insurance according to the contract guidelines, and wait for the departure notice.
> ✅ Booking Channel
The New Oriental Express offers three grades of cabins, all equipped with bathrooms (wet-dry separation), striving for privacy and comfort.> This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. To ensure service quality, it is recommended to contact the booking manager:Manager Yang Jia for consultation and booking.
💼 Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Typically Include
Accommodation in the special train cabins as listed in the itinerary.
Most meals indicated in the itinerary (usually group standard meals).
First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary (based on the contract list).
Some onboard cultural activities and basic services on the special train.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi.
Personal expenses, such as beverages, additional paid items, laundry, etc.
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Cost compositions may vary by departure date and service standards. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
