Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus Ticket Price Guide and Detailed Pricing

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 Service Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 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 2026:A mobile five-star hotel, starting a new slow-travel experience in Xinjiang
If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, the upgraded New Oriental Express is undoubtedly a choice worth considering. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ offers a new travel solution for quality-seeking passengers with its unique travel style and thoughtful service.
✨ Train Highlights and 2026 Upgrades
The New Oriental Express is one of China’s most high-end and representative tourist trains, attracting significant attention since its launch. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile high-end hotel integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, and sightseeing,’ allowing passengers to enjoy home-like comfort during their journey.
In 2026, the train undergoes major upgrades:
New Train Cars:Two new train car sets have been built, including 1 luxury type (Zungui Jinzuan) and 1 comfort type (Boyue Jinzuan), all with private bathroom compartments.
Rich Facilities:New dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars have been added, along with a dome star-themed restaurant, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car, putting the ‘mobile hotel’ concept into practice.
Professional Team:The train is equipped with professional medical staff, star chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact on board, along with on-tour photography services, making the journey more culturally rich and memorable.
📍 Train Starting Point:Urumqi
All itineraries start from Urumqi, the ‘Heart of Asia.’ It is Xinjiang’s transportation hub and an important window for experiencing Silk Road culture. The train departs from Urumqi Station, taking you deep into the northern and southern regions of Xinjiang.
🛌 Three Types of Gold Diamond Compartments, Your Mobile Private Space
The New Oriental Express offers three different specifications of Gold Diamond compartments to meet the needs of various passengers. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms (wet and dry separation), leisure reception areas, custom furniture, and multi-functional storage spaces, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.
1. Zungui Jinzuan (Luxury Type · 3 Compartments)

🚂 New Oriental Express 2026: A mobile five-star hotel, starting a new slow-travel experience in XinjiangConfiguration:Recommended 1 car per train, capacity 6 people (3 standard twin-bed compartments).
Features:Excellent privacy, some twin beds can be combined into a double bed.
Reference Dimensions:Compartment approx. 12㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower room approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double bed) / 2×0.85m (single bed).
2. Xiyue Jinzuan (Luxury Type · 4 Compartments)
Configuration:Total of 5 cars, each with a capacity of 8 people (4 standard twin-bed compartments).
Features:Spacious, suitable for friends or families traveling together.
Reference Dimensions:Compartment approx. 10㎡ | Bathroom approx. 1.5㎡ | Shower room approx. 1.06㎡ | Bed 2×1.7m (double bed) / 2×0.85m (single bed).
3. Boyue Jinzuan (Comfort Type · 5 Compartments)
Configuration:Total of 7 cars, offering 10-person capacity (5 compartments) and 20-person capacity specifications.
Features:Bunk bed design, good value for money, suitable for budget-friendly travelers who enjoy a group atmosphere.
Reference Dimensions (10-person capacity):Compartment approx. 8㎡ | Upper/lower bunk 2×0.78m | Bathroom approx. 1.26㎡ | Shower room approx. 0.9㎡.
🗺 ️ Classic Simplified Itineraries for Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Summer Northern Xinjiang In-depth Version (14 days, 13 nights)

If you are looking for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang, the upgraded New Oriental Express is undoubtedly a choice worth considering. This high-end tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile five-star hotel,’ offers a new travel solution for quality-seeking passengers with its unique travel style and thoughtful service.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
Day05*:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express 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 Train
Day10*:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day11*:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day12*:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day13*:Turpan – Urumqi

✨ Train Highlights and 2026 UpgradesDay14*:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Scenic Version (11 days, 10 nights)
Day01*:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day02*:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, Evening train to Ruoqiang
Day03*:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Date Picking, Evening train to Hotan
Day04*:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulongkashi River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day05*: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 – High Platform Dwellings, Evening train to Kuqa
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 train to Urumqi
Day10*:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day11*:Urumqi – Farewell

The New Oriental Express is one of China’s most high-end and representative tourist trains, attracting significant attention since its launch. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile high-end hotel integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, and sightseeing,’ allowing passengers to enjoy home-like comfort during their journey.💰 2026 Prices and Departure Dates Reference
The 2026 new train cars offer multiple departure date options, with prices varying by season and compartment type. The following are reference prices for some departure dates; actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays and other factors, please refer to the final contract.
Luxury Type:Zungui Jinzuan (3 Compartments)
May 6 / May 14:59,999 RMB/person
June 1 / June 30:67,999 RMB/person
June 11 / June 25:69,999 RMB/person
September 3:71,999 RMB/person
October 15 / October 25:44,999 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, 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)
Luxury Type:Xiyue Jinzuan (4 Compartments)
May 6 / May 14:54,999 RMB/person
June 1 / June 30:62,999 RMB/person
June 11 / June 25:63,999 RMB/person
September 3:65,999 RMB/person
October 15 / October 25:39,999 RMB/person

In 2026, the train undergoes major upgrades:Comfort Type:Boyue Jinzuan (5 Compartments)
May 6 / May 5:49,999 RMB/person
June 1 / June 30:56,999 RMB/person
June 11 / June 25:58,999 RMB/person
September 3:59,999 RMB/person
October 15 / October 25:36,999 RMB/person
💡 Companion Discount
Some departure dates offer a discounted price of 30,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers.
Some October departure dates offer a discounted price of 20,000 RMB/person for the third and fourth passengers.
> Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices for some 2026 departure dates. Actual prices, availability, and discounts are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📝 How to Book the New Oriental Express
1. Consult Customer Service: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, inform them of the number of travelers, preferred departure date, and compartment type (Zungui/Xiyue/Boyue).
2. Confirm Details: Customer service will check availability, final price, and explain included/excluded items and contract signing procedures.

New Train Cars: Two new train car sets have been built, including 1 luxury type (Zungui Jinzuan) and 1 comfort type (Boyue Jinzuan), all with private bathroom compartments.3. Sign and Pay: After confirming the itinerary, sign a formal travel contract and make payment as agreed.
4. Pre-trip Preparation: Before departure, pay attention to the latest policies of railways and scenic spots, and prepare appropriate clothing and common medicines based on the season.
> Booking Note:This route can be consulted and booked by contacting Manager Yang Jia, booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Specific departure dates and prices are subject to real-time confirmation by the travel agency.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Typically Include
Transportation:New Oriental Express compartment bed fee, train section berth fee.
Accommodation:Standard room accommodation at hotels or camps as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary, usually hotel breakfasts and group meals.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service, on-tour medical staff, and basic medicines.
Others:Some departure dates may include welcome dinners, specialty meals, etc.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs (airfare/train tickets) to and from Urumqi.

Rich Facilities: New dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars have been added, along with a dome star-themed restaurant, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-functional bar car, putting the ‘mobile hotel’ concept into practice. Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses (such as drinks, laundry, etc.).
(For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, etc.).
> Important Note:The above are references for typical included/excluded items, subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🤔 Why Choose the New Oriental Express?
1. Ultimate Convenience, Easy Travel
One Route, Multiple Destinations:The train connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage.
Senior-Friendly:Slow pace, reducing travel fatigue, very suitable for travelers with mobility issues or those who cannot tolerate long car rides.
2. Professional Assurance, Comfort
Medical Escort:Full-time professional medical staff and emergency call devices are provided to ensure passenger health.
Private Space:All compartments have private bathrooms with wet and dry separation, ensuring privacy and hygiene during the journey.
Senior-Friendly Design:Car design considers the needs of the elderly, such as gentle steps and wide corridors.
3. Exquisite Experience, Journey as Enjoyment

Professional Team: The train is equipped with professional medical staff, star chefs, and invites intangible cultural heritage inheritors to interact on board, along with on-tour photography services, making the journey more culturally rich and memorable.Mobile Hotel:The train features a restaurant, bar, and entertainment car, offering star-level dining and rich cultural activities.
Cultural Immersion:Interactive experiences like intangible cultural heritage crafts and folk performances are arranged, adding cultural depth to the journey.
Stable Socializing:Passengers in the same compartment share similar interests, making it easy to communicate and make new friends.
4. Reputable Choice, Highly Favored
Market Recognition:As a representative of domestic high-end tourist trains, the New Oriental Express maintains a high occupancy rate year-round, often experiencing ‘ticket scarcity.’
Stable Customer Base:Popular among ‘silver-haired’ travelers and financially capable family tourists, it has become a trusted travel method.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable Groups
Retirees:With ample time, seeking high-quality, slow-paced travel experiences.
Family Travel:Multi-generational families wanting to enjoy family time with high requirements for accommodation and comfort.
Corporate Team Building:Organizations focusing on team atmosphere and travel experience, wanting worry-free itineraries and professional services.
📞 Inquire Now
If you want to learn more about the 2026 prices, departure dates, and itinerary details of the New Oriental Express, or wish to obtain a customized travel plan, feel free to contact us.
Phone Inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for the latest information.
WeChat Inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service on WeChat for one-on-one itinerary planning.
Let the New Oriental Express take you on an unforgettable in-depth journey through Xinjiang, slowly appreciating the beauty of Xinjiang from your mobile ‘home.’