Xinjiang Xuelian Train Ticket Price List and Compartment Fee Schedule
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus tourist train must be booked through the official travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ luxury tourist train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ integrates dining, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing, allowing you to easily experience Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery and diverse culture in comfort and relaxation.
🛤 ️ About the New Oriental Express
📍 Train Starting Point
The train departs from Urumqi Station in Xinjiang, the core hub for ‘traveling Xinjiang by train.’ All tourists will gather here to begin their in-depth Xinjiang journey.
✨ 2026 New Upgrade
In 2026, the train welcomes its third-generation carriage upgrade, focusing on:
Carriage Upgrade:Adopting folding bellows and tight-lock couplers, improving sand resistance, sealing, and noise reduction for smoother travel.
Cabin Upgrade:Newly built three types of bathroom cabins: Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, with added family connecting rooms, more suitable for family and friends traveling together.
Public Area Upgrade:Added a dome starry sky themed dining car, kitchen living car, and multi-functional bar car, putting the ‘mobile hotel’ concept into practice.
🛌 Private Bathroom Cabins Throughout
All carriages feature cabin-style design, each equipped with a bathroom (wet-dry separation) for privacy and hygiene. Some cabins allow twin beds to be combined into a double bed to meet different needs.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining and Entertainment
Dining:The dining car offers meals blending Xinjiang specialties with balanced nutrition, such as roast whole lamb feast and cold-water fish feast, and can be customized based on your dietary preferences in advance.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ luxury tourist train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.Entertainment:The bar car is available for drinks, chatting, and enjoying the scenery outside the window; some routes also offer special activities like travel photography and intangible cultural heritage experiences.
👵 Elderly-Friendly Design
The train pays special attention to the travel experience of elderly tourists, equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, ‘one-button call’ buttons, and onboard medical staff, with dedicated butlers providing attentive service for a more reassuring journey.
🗺 ️ Route Features
In 2026, multiple routes are planned, including the Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop, Northern Xinjiang in-depth, and Southern Xinjiang in-depth, covering over 20 famous attractions across more than 10 prefectures and cities in Xinjiang. Trips typically last 10-15 days, offering a ‘one route, multiple sights’ in-depth tour.
🛌 Detailed Explanation of Three Gold Diamond Cabins
The New Oriental Express offers three different types of Gold Diamond cabins, allowing flexible selection based on budget and group size. All dimensions are for reference only.
1. Premium Gold Diamond · Three-Cabin (Luxury Type)
📍 Carriage Configuration:Luxury carriage, capacity 6 people, only 1 such carriage on the entire train.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:3 standard twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a double bed.
📐 Reference Dimensions:
Total Cabin Area:Approx. 12㎡
Bathroom:Approx. 1.5㎡
Shower Room:Approx. 1.06㎡
This train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ integrates dining, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing, allowing you to easily experience Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery and diverse culture in comfort and relaxation.Beds:Double bed 2×1.7m / Single bed 2×0.85m
✨ Suitable For:2-3 people with ample budget seeking luxury privacy and space (e.g., couples, friends, or with one elderly companion).
2. Xiyue Gold Diamond · Four-Cabin (Luxury Type)
📍 Carriage Configuration:Luxury carriage, capacity 8 people, total of 5 such carriages.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:4 standard twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a double bed.
📐 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
✨ Suitable For:2-4 people seeking a balance of comfort and value (e.g., families, friends).
3. Boyue Gold Diamond · Five-Cabin (Comfort Type)
📍 Carriage Configuration:Comfort carriage, capacity 10-20 people, total of 7 such carriages.
🛏 ️ Cabin Layout:5 cabins per carriage, with upper and lower berths.
📐 Reference Dimensions:
🛤️ About the New Oriental ExpressTotal Cabin Area:Approx. 8㎡
Upper Berth:2×0.78m
Lower Berth:2×0.78m
Bathroom:Approx. 1.26㎡
Shower Room:Approx. 0.9㎡
✨ Suitable For:2-4 people focused on value, or groups preferring more occupants per carriage.
🗺 ️ Summer and Southern Xinjiang Simple Itinerary
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
📍 Train Starting PointDay 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 Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – 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
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Estate, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang 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 Tomb, then to Kashgar
Day 06:白沙湖 Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
The train departs from Urumqi Station in Xinjiang, the core hub for ‘traveling Xinjiang by train.’ All tourists will gather here to begin their in-depth Xinjiang journey.Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:Go to Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 Price and Departure Reference
In 2026, the New Oriental Express launches two new carriage sets: luxury and comfort types. 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 features private bathroom cabins, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall exterior is simple yet elegant, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural beauty and cultural charm.
New Oriental Express Premium Gold Diamond Three-Cabin
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Luxury carriage/capacity 6 people, total of 1 carriage. Each carriage has 3 standard twin-bed cabins (some twin beds can be combined into double bed mode, all cabins equipped with leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom, wet-dry separation, each carriage can accommodate 6 guests. Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture. Three-cabin Premium Gold Diamond reference dimensions: Total cabin area: approx. 12㎡; Bathroom area: 1.5㎡; Shower room: 1.06㎡; Bed size: 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 double beds). All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with wet-dry separation, each carriage can accommodate 8 guests. Multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, custom furniture. Four-cabin Xiyue Gold Diamond reference dimensions: Total cabin area: approx. 10㎡; Bathroom area: 1.5㎡; Shower room: 1.06㎡; Bed size: 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 cabin equipped with bathroom, wet-dry separation. Each carriage can accommodate 10 guests. Total cabin area: approx. 8㎡; Upper berth size: 2*0.78; Lower berth size: 2*0.78; Bathroom area: 1.26㎡; Shower room area: 0.9㎡
May 6, May 14
✨ 2026 New Upgrade 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
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
In 2026, the train welcomes its third-generation carriage upgrade, focusing on: Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
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 departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, market conditions, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📝 How to Book the New Oriental Express
1. 📞 Consult Customer Service: Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, express your interest in the ‘New Oriental Express’ route, and inquire about Manager Yang Jia’s contact information.
2. 🗣️ Communicate Needs: Discuss with Manager Yang Jia your approximate travel time, duration, budget, cabin preference, and accompanying persons.
3. 📋 Get a Plan: Manager Yang Jia will recommend suitable departures and cabin combinations based on your needs, providing a detailed itinerary and cost breakdown.
Carriage Upgrade: Adopting folding bellows and tight-lock couplers, improving sand resistance, sealing, and noise reduction for smoother travel.4. ✍️ Confirm and Sign: Review all details including itinerary, costs, inclusions, etc., and after confirmation, sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency and make payment.
5. 📄 Pre-Trip Preparation: Based on the contract and agency guidance, prepare visas (if needed), purchase insurance, and arrive in Urumqi on time for assembly.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
Unified Registration:Register for the tour through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone Consultation:Call the travel agency’s customer service directly, stating you need to inquire about the ‘New Oriental Express’ route and Manager Yang Jia.
WeChat Consultation:Add the travel agency’s customer service WeChat and send ‘New Oriental Express’ for consultation.
Get Address:For specific details like assembly points, inquire with the travel agency customer service when registering and signing the contract.
💼 Cost and Service Description
Inclusions (Example)
Transportation:New Oriental Express cabin seats and special train segment transportation.
Accommodation:Standard room accommodation in cities or scenic area hotels as per itinerary.
Dining:Meals specified in the itinerary, typically at group standards.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to major scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service, onboard medical staff, and basic medical services.
Others:Costs for special experience activities noted in the itinerary.
Cabin Upgrade: Newly built three types of bathroom cabins: Premium Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond, and Boyue Gold Diamond, with added family connecting rooms, more suitable for family and friends traveling together.Exclusions (Example)
Major Transportation:Airfare and train tickets to and from Urumqi.
Personal Expenses:Additional expenses in hotels, optional activities outside the itinerary, personal consumption, etc.
Others:Additional costs due to force majeure, and other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
> Note:Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; different departures or custom itineraries may vary.
🌟 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. 🚆 Direct Train, Hassle-Free
The entire journey uses the special train as the main transport, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage, especially suitable for travelers not accustomed to long-distance travel.
2. 🛌 Mobile Hotel, Comfortable Sleep
Private bathroom cabins throughout, offering hotel-like privacy and comfort, with some cabins featuring starry sky ceilings and other unique designs, making the journey itself an enjoyment.
3. 🩺 Medical Support, Peace of Mind
Onboard professional medical staff and emergency medications, along with ‘one-button call’ service, adding reassurance for elderly travelers or those with weaker health.
4. 🍽️ Specialty Dining, Taste Xinjiang
The dining car offers meals blending Xinjiang specialties, such as roast whole lamb and cold-water fish feast, allowing you to enjoy delicious food during the journey.
Public Area Upgrade: Added a dome starry sky themed dining car, kitchen living car, and multi-functional bar car, putting the ‘mobile hotel’ concept into practice.5. 👨👩👧👦 Like-Minded Passengers, Pleasant Atmosphere
Most passengers are families, friends, or retirees focused on experience, with a relaxed pace and friendly social atmosphere, avoiding the noise of traditional bus tours.
6. 🏞️ In-Depth Tours, Relaxed Pace
The itinerary is designed with ‘train following the traveler,’ allowing ample time at attractions, avoiding ‘skimming the surface,’ so you can truly ‘slow down’ and experience Xinjiang.
7. 📸 Cultural Experiences, Enriched Journey
Some routes include intangible cultural heritage experiences, folk performances, travel photography, etc., making the journey not just sightseeing but a deep cultural experience.
👥 Who Is More Suitable to Ride?
Retirees:With ample time, seeking a comfortable way to explore Xinjiang in depth.
Family Travel:Especially suitable for families with elderly and children, avoiding travel fatigue and enjoying quality time together.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassles:Those who want ‘luggage to follow them’ and avoid frequent hotel changes.
First-Time Visitors to Xinjiang:Those who want to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.
❤ ️ Why Is the New Oriental Express Consistently Popular?
Strong Product Quality:Continuous hardware upgrades (e.g., third-generation carriages, private bathroom cabins) and service optimization (e.g., onboard medical staff, specialty dining) ensure a stable high-quality experience.
One-Stop Service:Packages transportation, accommodation, dining, and tickets, solving the hassle of self-planning, especially friendly for time-limited or first-time visitors.
Word of Mouth:As one of Xinjiang’s tourism ‘business cards,’ its unique travel style and quality service have accumulated a lot of positive reviews, forming a virtuous cycle.
If you long for a comfortable, hassle-free, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, consider including the ‘New Oriental Express’ in your travel plans.
