2026 Xuelian Special Train New Oriental Express Booking Process Phone
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To book the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route, the most reliable way is to secure your spot in advance. Below, we have outlined the route highlights, itinerary overview, price range, booking process, and important notes to help you plan easily.
🚂 Route Highlights:Mobile Luxury Hotel
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ is a high-end tourist train launched by Xinjiang Railway, featuring the third-generation upgraded car body in 2026, focusing on a ‘mobile hotel + in-depth tour’ model.
Comfortable Experience:It uses folding bellows and tight-lock couplers to improve sand resistance, sealing, and soundproofing. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, a star-themed dining car, a bar, KTV, and observation cars, enabling ‘night travel and day sightseeing’.
Selected Itinerary:The route connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, without backtracking.
Private Compartments:Various compartment types are available, all with bathrooms, to meet different travel needs.
Premium Gold Diamond:High privacy, suitable for families or friends sharing a compartment.
Xiyue Gold Diamond:Comfortable space, balancing socializing and rest.
Boyue Gold Diamond:Flexible and practical, ideal for group travel.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:Connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang Highlights
This route is divided into a summer version and an October southern Xinjiang version. Specific station sequences and days are subject to the ‘Simplified Itinerary’.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
To book the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route, the most reliable way is to secure your spot in advance. Below, we have outlined the route highlights, itinerary overview, price range, booking process, and important notes to help you plan easily.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
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
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
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
🚂 Route Highlights: Mobile Luxury HotelDay 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 – Yulong Kashgar 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, High Platform Residences, 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
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation:The price includes specified items in the itinerary for reference
Price and departure date information is as follows. Actual costs are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Price and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ is a high-end tourist train launched by Xinjiang Railway, featuring the third-generation upgraded car body in 2026, focusing on a ‘mobile hotel + in-depth tour’ model. Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as a friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 49,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 62,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 56,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 58,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Comfortable Experience: Uses folding bellows and tight-lock couplers to improve sand resistance, sealing, and soundproofing. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, a star-themed dining car, a bar, KTV, and observation cars, enabling ‘night travel and day sightseeing’. September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 59,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom compartments) 44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom compartments) 39,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom compartments) 36,999 RMB/person
Third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Included Items Reference
Transportation:New Oriental Express seats and local tour buses along the route.
Accommodation:Train compartments and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Train meals and some land-based set meals.
Selected Itinerary: The route connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, without backtracking.Services:Guide services, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
> Important Notes:Children and personal expenses, etc., not mentioned, are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 Booking Process:Four Easy Steps
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection
Call 181-3962-2233, inform the number of travelers, dates, budget, and preferences. Customer service will recommend suitable departure dates and compartments.
2. Confirmation and Reservation
After selection, customer service will check availability and send a confirmation form. Once confirmed, follow instructions to pay a deposit to secure your spot.
3. Contract and Payment
Upon receiving the electronic contract, carefully review the itinerary, costs, and terms. Confirm and sign, then pay the balance as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation
Before departure, you will receive materials such as the ‘Travel Guide’. Prepare valid documents in advance, monitor weather changes, and pack appropriate clothing.
💡 Important Notes
Book Early During Peak Season:June to September and National Day are peak seasons. It is recommended to consult several months in advance to avoid sold-out spots.
Monitor Health Conditions:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas. Please act according to your health condition.
Stay in Communication:If weather or road conditions change during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments to ensure the journey and experience.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as a friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
