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Want to book the 2026 ‘Xuelian·New Orient Express’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this booking process guide will help you sort it out and secure your seat easily.
🚂 Understanding the Xuelian·New Orient Express
The Xuelian·New Orient Express is a high-end tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Railway. The car body is designed with elements of ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ and ‘Kashgar Wood Carving’, serving as a mobile luxury hotel traveling through Xinjiang.
✨ Core Highlights
Comfortable Sleep:All sleeper berths, with private bathrooms in each compartment, using noise-reduction and shock-absorption technology to ensure rest quality during the journey.
Rich Facilities:Equipped with dining cars, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, etc., offering Chinese and Western cuisine, KTV, piano, and other entertainment.
Efficient Sightseeing:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model to save travel time and visit more attractions.
Professional Service:Equipped with dedicated butlers and guides, with some routes also having onboard medical staff for meticulous service.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview
This route offers two options: a summer Northern Xinjiang panorama and an autumn Southern Xinjiang cultural tour, allowing you to choose based on preference.
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – New Orient Express – Koktokay – New Orient Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Want to book the 2026 ‘Xuelian·New Orient Express’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this booking process guide will help you sort it out and secure your seat easily.Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Rainbow Beach – New Orient 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 – Kizil Gorge – New Orient 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 Orient Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the group
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
Day 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
🚂 Understanding the Xuelian·New Orient ExpressDay 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 – Yarkent 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 Terrace Homes, 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 to the group
💰 2026 Prices and Departure Dates
Price and departure date information is subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency. The following is current reference information:
📅 Departure Schedule
May:6th, 14th
June:1st, 30th
June:11th, 25th
The Xuelian·New Orient Express is a high-end tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Railway. The car body is designed with elements of ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ and ‘Kashgar Wood Carving’, serving as a mobile luxury hotel traveling through Xinjiang.September:3rd
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
October:15th, 25th
💎 Gold Carriage Prices
Premium Gold (3 customized carriages)
May:59,999 RMB/person
June 1/30:67,999 RMB/person
June 11/25:69,999 RMB/person
September 3:71,999 RMB/person
October 15/25:44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold (4 customized carriages)
May:54,999 RMB/person
June 1/30:62,999 RMB/person
June 11/25:63,999 RMB/person
September 3:65,999 RMB/person
October 15/25:39,999 RMB/person
✨ Core HighlightsBoyue Gold (5 customized carriages)
May:49,999 RMB/person
June 1/30:56,999 RMB/person
June 11/25:58,999 RMB/person
September 3:59,999 RMB/person
October 15/25:36,999 RMB/person
👨 👩👧👦 Companion Discount
The price for the third and fourth person in Boyue Gold, Xiyue Gold, and Premium Gold is:
May, June, September departures:30,000 RMB/person
October departures:20,000 RMB/person
> Warm Reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as travel dates and berth type. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📞 How to Book
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Inquiry Phone:181-3962-2233
Comfortable Sleep: All sleeper berths, with private bathrooms in each compartment, using noise-reduction and shock-absorption technology to ensure rest quality during the journey.WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233
📝 Four-Step Booking Process
1. Inquiry and Selection: Call or add WeChat, inform us of the number of travelers, dates, budget, and preferences, and receive a detailed itinerary and quote.
2. Confirmation and Reservation: After selecting the departure date and carriage, customer service will check availability. Once confirmed, provide traveler information and pay a deposit to secure your seat.
3. Contract and Payment: The travel agency will send an electronic contract for your review. After confirming it’s correct, sign the contract and pay the balance as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Before departure, you will receive materials such as the ‘Riding Guide’. Prepare documents, clothing, and other personal items as required.
💡 Fee and Service Information
Included Fees:Typically cover special train seats, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, meals within the itinerary, first admission tickets, and guide services. Specific items are subject to the contract.
Excluded Fees:Personal expenses, optional entertainment activities, travel accident insurance, etc., are usually at your own expense.
Service Standards:The train provides 24-hour butler service, the dining car offers fusion cuisine, and public areas feature a bar, KTV, and other facilities.
Important Notes:If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate changes. Specific service details are subject to the contract and departure notice.
⚠ ️ Booking Precautions
Book Early:Special train seats are limited, especially during the peak season from June to September. It is recommended to inquire several months in advance.
Use Authorized Channels:Be sure to sign contracts and make payments through a legitimate travel agency, and request formal invoices and contracts. Do not trust ‘internal tickets’.
Prepare Personal Documents:Bring valid original documents for travel. If there are foreign guests or compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan, confirm document requirements in advance.
Monitor Health Conditions:The itinerary involves high-altitude and long-distance travel. It is recommended to assess your health condition before departure. If unwell, consult a doctor first.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)

