OrientalExpress SnowLotusRoute 2026RegistrationMethod

Our company offers a variety of travel options for everyone, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
To book a seat on the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ train, the most reliable way is to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Below is a detailed overview of the booking process, route highlights, and important notes.
📞 How to Contact and Book
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through any of the following methods to inquire and book the ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route:
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
> 💡 Warm Tips:It is recommended to prepare the number of travelers, approximate travel dates, preferred carriage type (Noble Gold Diamond / Xiyue Gold Diamond / Boyue Gold Diamond), and budget in advance, so customer service can provide a more accurate plan.
📝 Four-Step Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection
Communicate with customer service via phone or WeChat to confirm the preferred departure date, itinerary version (e.g., Full North and South Xinjiang or Southern Xinjiang Cultural Route), and carriage type. Customer service will provide detailed itineraries and pricing for your confirmation.
2. Confirmation and Seat Locking
After confirming the plan, customer service will check real-time availability. Once seats are confirmed, you need to provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the seats. This step usually involves a deposit payment, with the specific amount advised by customer service.
3. Pay Deposit and Sign Contract

To book a seat on the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ train, the most reliable way is to directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Below is a detailed overview of the booking process, route highlights, and important notes.After paying the deposit, you will receive an electronic receipt. Then, customer service will send a unified electronic contract from the national tourism regulatory authority. Please carefully review the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change policies, and other terms before signing. Once the contract is signed, the booking is confirmed.
4. Pay Balance and Pre-Trip Preparation
The balance is usually paid about 30 days before departure. About 15 days before departure, you will receive the ‘Riding Guide’ and ‘Tour Notification’, which include detailed information on meeting time and location. Please arrange your transportation to and from Urumqi in advance.
🚂 Route Highlights Overview
The ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ features a third-generation luxury carriage, offering a ‘mobile hotel + in-depth tour’ experience. Highlights include:
Comfortable Sleep:All carriages are private compartments with bathrooms, using noise-reduction and shock-absorption technology to ensure quality rest at night.
Rich Facilities:The train includes dining cars, bar cars, and observation cars, offering Chinese and Western cuisine and entertainment activities, making the journey enjoyable.
Efficient Sightseeing:Using a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, it saves travel time, allowing you more energy to enjoy Xinjiang’s top attractions like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Duku Highway.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Arrangement
This route offers two options: a summer full North Xinjiang tour and an autumn Southern Xinjiang cultural tour. The specific itineraries are as follows:
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly*
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay*

📞 How to Contact and BookDay 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 – Taxkorgan*
Day 11:Taxkorgan – 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

For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through any of the following methods to inquire and book the ‘New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus’ route:Day 01:Depart from various locations to Urumqi for assembly*
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, then special train to Ruoqiang in the evening*
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, then special train to Hotan in the evening*
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View*
Day 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand King’s Palace – Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar*
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar*
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High-Altitude Folk Houses, then special train to Kuqa in the evening*
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, then special train to Urumqi in the evening*
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner*
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell*
💰 Prices and Departure Dates

Consultation Phone: 181-3962-2233Below are some 2026 departure dates and reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions; please refer to the final contract.
Prices and Departure Dates
May 6, May 14
Noble 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Noble 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person

WeChat Consultation: 181-3962-2233 Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Noble 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 persons 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Noble 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 persons 20,000 RMB/person
💡 Cost and Service Description
Inclusions:Typically includes special train seat fees, listed accommodation, most meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and transportation costs like tour buses.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, optional activities, and travel accident insurance; it is recommended to purchase your own.
Service Standards:Guides and special train attendants provide service throughout. Single travelers will be assisted with room sharing where possible; special cases require separate negotiation.
Important Notes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted; specifics are subject to the contract and on-site arrangements.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get a free detailed itinerary and train introduction).