New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Number Fee Details and Itinerary Guide
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition Complete Travel Guide
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang this year are paying close attention to the product details of the New Oriental Express. As a representative model of Xinjiang’s high-end railway tourism, the 2026 New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded. The body features rich purple and Western Regions gold as the main colors, with decorative patterns blending Tianshan snow lotus elements and traditional wood carving lines. When traveling across the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, it itself becomes a moving landscape.
Introduction to Core Route Advantages
The 2026 New Oriental Express has a total length of 18 carriages, including 13 passenger cars, 1 kitchen and living car, 1 dining car, 1 utility car, and 1 dormitory and generator car each, with a capacity between 116 and 186 people. Each room is equipped with a toilet and shower, allowing for free washing throughout the journey without sharing public bathrooms with other passengers.
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages): The entire carriage has only 3 rooms, each with a capacity of 2 people, offering ample space. It is divided into a bedroom area, a reception area, and a separate wet and dry bathroom. The bed in the bedroom can be changed to a king-size bed or standard twin beds as needed. The reception area is equipped with a mini bar, custom wardrobe, sofa bed, and dining table and chairs, suitable for passengers with high requirements for private space.
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages):Each carriage has 4 rooms, each with a capacity of 2 people, also equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, smart toilets, branded shower products, and hairdryers. The reception area combines practicality and style, balancing comfort and travel costs.
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages):Each carriage has 5 rooms, adopting an innovative retractable bunk bed design. The upper bunk can be retracted and expanded into two lower bunks, flexibly adapting to family travel or group trips with friends. It is the most cost-effective option among the three room types.
The public areas of the train are also well-equipped. The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, blending Xinjiang specialty cuisine with various regional flavors, and specially provides low-oil, low-salt dishes suitable for the elderly and children. The leisure and entertainment car is equipped with a piano, karaoke, chess and card tables, and other facilities. During the trip, regular activities such as intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences and themed parties are held to keep the journey from being boring. The entire train is laid with soundproof panels, and the air conditioning and lighting can be controlled in the compartments. Each carriage has a dedicated attendant providing 24-hour service to meet passenger needs.
The itinerary of the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition covers multiple core scenic spots in Xinjiang. The summer schedule goes from Keketuohai, Hemu, and Kanas in northern Xinjiang, to Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Bayinbuluke in Ili, and then to Kuqa Grand Canyon, Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, finally returning to Urumqi via Turpan. It allows for a one-time view of diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, plateaus, and ancient cultural cities in Xinjiang. The October schedule focuses on the poplar forest theme in southern Xinjiang, passing through special attractions like the Jiaohe Ancient City, Loulan Museum, and Tarim Poplar Forest, just in time for the excellent viewing period of the poplar forest.
Simplified Itinerary
Currently, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition has two itinerary configurations. The summer departure schedule uses a panoramic itinerary, while the October departure schedule uses a southern Xinjiang poplar forest theme itinerary. The specific arrangements are as follows:
🚂 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition Complete Travel Guide▸ Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
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 – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – 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
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang this year are paying close attention to the product details of the New Oriental Express. As a representative model of Xinjiang’s high-end railway tourism, the 2026 New Oriental Express has been fully upgraded. The body features rich purple and Western Regions gold as the main colors, with decorative patterns blending Tianshan snow lotus elements and traditional wood carving lines. When traveling across the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, it itself becomes a moving landscape.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell to the Group
▸ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez – 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 – Yurungkash 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 Dwellings, 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
Our agency offers various travel modes for everyone to choose from, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel routes and prices)
Introduction to Core Route AdvantagesDay 09:Go 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
Price Explanation
The reference prices for different schedules of the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition are as follows. Prices and availability may vary by schedule, subject to the contract or confirmation on the day. The final terms are based on the signed contract between both parties:
May 6, May 14
Premium 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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 67,999 RMB/person
The 2026 New Oriental Express has a total length of 18 carriages, including 13 passenger cars, 1 kitchen and living car, 1 dining car, 1 utility car, and 1 dormitory and generator car each, with a capacity between 116 and 186 people. Each room is equipped with a toilet and shower, allowing for free washing throughout the journey without sharing public bathrooms with other passengers. 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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom carriages) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium 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
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 44,999 RMB/person
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages): The entire carriage has only 3 rooms, each with a capacity of 2 people, offering ample space. It is divided into a bedroom area, a reception area, and a separate wet and dry bathroom. The bed in the bedroom can be changed to a king-size bed or standard twin beds as needed. The reception area is equipped with a mini bar, custom wardrobe, sofa bed, and dining table and chairs, suitable for passengers with high requirements for private space. 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
Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:181-3962-2233. For specific store addresses, please consult customer service.
Cost and Service Explanation
The above reference prices usually include the full accommodation costs for the corresponding carriage, the first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary, meal fees indicated in the itinerary, guide service fees, and travel accident insurance fees. Specific inclusions and excluded personal expenses, optional project fees, etc., can be confirmed with staff during consultation. The final terms are based on actual consultation and contract.
For solo passengers, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For uncertain factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Travel Tips
1. When traveling, be sure to carry valid identification documents with you. They are needed for hotel check-in, transportation, and entering scenic spots. For itineraries involving border areas like Pamir, a pass must be obtained in advance. You can also consult staff after registration for assistance.
2. Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need to bring windproof and warm outerwear. After sunset in mountainous and lakeside areas, the temperature drops significantly, so add clothes promptly. Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays and a dry climate. It is recommended to prepare sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, and plenty of drinking water.
3. The opening hours of Xinjiang scenic spots change with the seasons. Natural scenic spots have longer opening hours in summer, and the last shuttle bus usually departs 1 to 2 hours before the scenic spot closes. It is recommended to confirm relevant information before traveling and plan your playtime reasonably. Cultural scenic spots are usually closed on Mondays, so avoid scheduling visits on those days.
4. During the trip, respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups. Follow the corresponding visiting regulations when visiting historical sites and related cultural venues.
5. If traveling with foreign passengers, it is recommended to check the latest visa policies 3 months in advance and confirm compliance with entry requirements before booking the trip.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free: detailed itinerary routes and train introduction)
