Xinjiang Express Booking Process How to Register Official Channel Entry
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’s 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 In-Depth Experience Guide:A mobile ‘five-star hotel’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains 🚂
🌄 [Train and Route Features:A mobile ‘Cultural Museum’]
The New Oriental Express is Xinjiang’s first all-sleeper high-end tourist special train. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it adopts the design concept of a ‘flowing cultural corridor,’ with the train body painted in Xinjiang’s unique Atlas silk patterns, and the carriages display intangible cultural heritage handicrafts from various ethnic groups, making it a veritable ‘mobile Xinjiang Cultural Museum.’ The train departs from Urumqi, traversing core scenic areas such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, with no need to change transportation throughout the journey, and luggage can remain in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly moving bags.
Compared to other special trains, the New Oriental Express has significant advantages:
Dietary Adaptability:The dining car offers light and palatable meals, balancing northern and southern tastes, avoiding heavy oil and spice, especially suitable for elderly tourists.
Relaxed Pace:Daily travel time is controlled to 4-6 hours, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth exploration of scenic spots, avoiding the superficial ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at the stop’ mode.
Service Guarantee:Each carriage is equipped with an onboard doctor providing basic medical support; train attendants are professionally trained and proficient in Mandarin and basic Uyghur communication.
Companion Compatibility:Passengers are mainly retired seniors and family tourists, creating a warm atmosphere without noisy disturbances.
🛏 ️ [Complete Analysis of Compartments:From ‘Noble Gold Diamond’ to ‘Boyue Gold Diamond’]
2026 New Oriental Express In-Depth Experience Guide: A mobile ‘five-star hotel’ crossing the Tianshan Mountains 🚂In 2026, the New Oriental Express offers three types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, separate wet-dry showers, and 24-hour hot water:
💎 Noble Gold Diamond Three-Bedroom (Luxury Type)
Capacity:6 people (3 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed)
Total Area:Approximately 12 square meters per compartment
Features:Each compartment features a leisure double sofa, custom solid wood furniture, multifunctional storage cabinets, a bathroom area of 1.5 square meters, a shower area of 1.06 square meters, and bed sizes of 2m x 1.7m (double bed) or 2m x 0.85m (single bed).
💎 Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Bedroom (Luxury Type)
Capacity:8 people (4 standard twin-bed compartments, some can be combined into a double bed)
Total Area:Approximately 10 square meters per compartment
Features:Similar configuration to Noble Gold Diamond but more compact, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
💎 Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Bedroom (Comfort Type)
🌄 [Train and Route Features: A mobile ‘Cultural Museum’]Capacity:10 people (5 compartments with bunk bed design)
Total Area:Approximately 8 square meters per compartment
Features:A cost-effective choice, with upper bunk size 2m x 0.78m, lower bunk same size, bathroom area 1.26 square meters, shower area 0.9 square meters, suitable for tourists on a budget but seeking bathroom facilities.
🗺 ️ [2026 Summer Edition Simplified Itinerary]
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi (free activities recommended: International Grand Bazaar, Xinjiang Museum)
Day 02:Urumqi → New Oriental Express → Keketuohai (Geopark) → Altay
Day 03:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu Village (Tuva wooden house experience)
Day 04:Hemu → Kanas (Guanyu Terrace, Three Bays hiking)
Day 05:Kanas → Chonghur → Colorful Beach → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe → Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling) → Yining (Kazanqi Folk Village)
The New Oriental Express is Xinjiang’s first all-sleeper high-end tourist special train. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it adopts the design concept of a ‘flowing cultural corridor,’ with the train body painted in Xinjiang’s unique Atlas silk patterns, and the carriages display intangible cultural heritage handicrafts from various ethnic groups, making it a veritable ‘mobile Xinjiang Cultural Museum.’ The train departs from Urumqi, traversing core scenic areas such as Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, with no need to change transportation throughout the journey, and luggage can remain in the carriage, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly moving bags.Day 07:Yining → Nalati Grassland (horseback riding on the aerial grassland)
Day 08:Nalati → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak (Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset)
Day 09:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Kuqa Grand Canyon → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Pamir Scenic Area → Tashkurgan (Stone City, Golden Grassland)
Day 11:Tashkurgan → Tajik Home Visit → Karakul Lake → Kashgar (Old City Night Tour)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City, Grape Valley) → New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan → Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
Day 14:Urumqi → Farewell
💰 [2026 Price Explanation]
The 2026 tour dates and prices for the New Oriental Express are as follows (subject to contract, may fluctuate with the market):
Compared to other special trains, the New Oriental Express has significant advantages:May 6, May 14:
Noble Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:49,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
June 1, June 30:
Noble Gold Diamond:67,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, 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 tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, 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)
Xiyue Gold Diamond:62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:56,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
June 11, June 25:
Noble Gold Diamond:69,999 RMB/person
Dietary Adaptability: The dining car offers light and palatable meals, balancing northern and southern tastes, avoiding heavy oil and spice, especially suitable for elderly tourists.Xiyue Gold Diamond:63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:58,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
September 3:
Noble Gold Diamond:71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:59,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person)
October 15, October 25 (Southern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Special Route):
Noble Gold Diamond:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond:39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond:36,999 RMB/person (third and fourth persons 20,000 RMB/person)
Relaxed Pace: Daily travel time is controlled to 4-6 hours, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth exploration of scenic spots, avoiding the superficial ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at the stop’ mode.📝 [Booking Process]
Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:Manager Yang Jia
Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected tour date
Pay a deposit (specific ratio subject to contract)
Sign a travel contract and pay the balance
Receive itinerary confirmation and precautions 7 days before departure
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, please contact customer service.
🧾 [Fee and Service Explanation]
Included Items:
Service Guarantee: Each carriage is equipped with an onboard doctor providing basic medical support; train attendants are professionally trained and proficient in Mandarin and basic Uyghur communication.Special train sleeper fee (including bathroom)
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for all scenic spots
13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (meal standard starting from 80 RMB/person/meal)
Local excellent tour guide service
Onboard doctor basic medical support
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB/person)
Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (such as consumption, entertainment projects)
Voluntary self-funded projects (such as horseback riding in Nalati, boat rides in Kanas)
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes through negotiation.
Companion Compatibility: Passengers are mainly retired seniors and family tourists, creating a warm atmosphere without noisy disturbances.👥 [Suitable Crowd]
Retired Seniors:No need to change transportation, relaxed itinerary pace
Family Tourists:Family-friendly, ample compartment space
Photography Enthusiasts:Covers core scenic areas of Northern Xinjiang autumn scenery and Southern Xinjiang culture
Tourists Unable to Travel by Car for Long Periods:Special train directly reaches scenic spots, reducing road bumps
🌟 [Reasons for Popularity Analysis]
Rarity:Xinjiang’s all-sleeper high-end tourist special train, operating for about 6 months annually, with limited spots.
Cultural Immersion:The train features a non-heritage exhibition area, with in-depth experiences like Tajik home visits and Tuva music performances arranged along the way.
Service Details:Carriage temperature is constant at 22°C, with amenities like humidifiers, reading glasses, and first-aid kits provided.
Reputation Guarantee:Awarded ‘Xinjiang Top Ten Tourist Special Trains’ for two consecutive years from 2024 to 2025, with a repurchase rate exceeding 40%.
The New Oriental Express is not just a trip but a cultural journey through time. In 2026, let’s understand Xinjiang in the most comfortable way! 🌏
