Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus Route Highlights and Customer Service Hotline

For more details about Xinjiang train tours, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus:A new high-end travel experience exploring northern and southern Xinjiang while lying down
For those who want to deeply explore Xinjiang in 2026 without the fatigue of long-distance travel and luggage handling, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a popular choice. As a newly upgraded tourist train, it combines transportation, accommodation, and leisure functions. It stops near scenic spots during the day for sightseeing and travels to the next destination at night, significantly reducing the burden of daily hotel changes and long bus rides common in regular tours. It is especially suitable for those who want to leisurely explore Xinjiang’s beauty.
✨ Route Features and Highlights
The train’s hardware has been fully optimized, with 18 carriages including accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment. Each sleeping compartment is equipped with a bathroom, leisure sofa, and temperature control system, with excellent sealing and shock absorption, offering a rest experience comparable to high-end hotels. The train also features anti-slip handrails, emergency call devices, and onboard medical staff, ensuring a safer journey for passengers of all ages.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef team, featuring local specialties like hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, and Xinjiang pulled noodles, with lighter options available to suit different dietary preferences. The leisure carriage includes a karaoke area and cultural exhibition space, where passengers can enjoy intangible cultural heritage crafts and local food tastings, ensuring the journey is never dull.
The current routes cover most of Xinjiang’s unique resources. The summer northern Xinjiang route connects alpine lakes, canyon grasslands, and border villages, offering an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s natural beauty. The October southern Xinjiang route focuses on historical sites and cultural experiences, including the Tarim Poplar Forest viewing season and Ruoqiang red date harvest, ideal for travelers interested in cultural landscapes.
The tour uses a ‘train + shuttle bus’ model, where the train stops at nearby stations and shuttle buses take passengers to scenic spots, eliminating the need for self-planned transportation and allowing ample time for sightseeing. For example, at Kanas Lake, there is enough time to walk the eastern shore trail and enjoy the lake and morning mist; at Sayram Lake, you can take a loop route and stay until dusk to capture the blue-hour lake view; at the Loulan Museum, you can leisurely explore artifacts and learn about Loulan culture. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays, and the itinerary avoids closure times to ensure a smooth experience.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Current itineraries are divided into the summer northern Xinjiang route and the October southern Xinjiang exclusive route, as follows:
▶️ Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)

🚂 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus: A new high-end travel experience exploring northern and southern Xinjiang while lying downDay 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express
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
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan
Day 11:Taxkorgan – Ethnic Home Visits – Karakul Lake – Kashgar

For those who want to deeply explore Xinjiang in 2026 without the fatigue of long-distance travel and luggage handling, the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is a popular choice. As a newly upgraded tourist train, it combines transportation, accommodation, and leisure functions. It stops near scenic spots during the day for sightseeing and travels to the next destination at night, significantly reducing the burden of daily hotel changes and long bus rides common in regular tours. It is especially suitable for those who want to leisurely explore Xinjiang’s beauty.Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
▶️ October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening 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:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan 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 Terrace Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa

✨ Route Features and HighlightsDay 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Palace – Restan Old Street – Qiuci Alley

Our agency offers various travel options including train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel routes and prices)
Day 09:To Luntai – Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Description
Reference prices for different tour dates are as follows, subject to change based on booking status and availability. Final prices are confirmed in the contract:
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 person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30

The train’s hardware has been fully optimized, with 18 carriages including accommodation, dining, and leisure entertainment. Each sleeping compartment is equipped with a bathroom, leisure sofa, and temperature control system, with excellent sealing and shock absorption, offering a rest experience comparable to high-end hotels. The train also features anti-slip handrails, emergency call devices, and onboard medical staff, ensuring a safer journey for passengers of all ages. Premium 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 person 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 person 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 person 30,000 RMB/person

Meals are prepared by a professional chef team, featuring local specialties like hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, and Xinjiang pulled noodles, with lighter options available to suit different dietary preferences. The leisure carriage includes a karaoke area and cultural exhibition space, where passengers can enjoy intangible cultural heritage crafts and local food tastings, ensuring the journey is never dull.October 15, October 25
Premium 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 person 20,000 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact number:181-3962-2233, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2233. Office address available from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes train accommodation for the corresponding carriage, first entrance fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, ground shuttle transportation, meals as specified, full tour guide service, and travel accident insurance. Personal expenses, optional activities, and unlisted additional meals are at your own cost.
In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot closures, or schedule changes, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. Single travelers will be assisted with room sharing, with special arrangements as needed. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant tourism laws.
For special dietary needs or mobility assistance, inform staff during registration to coordinate accommodations. Specific services and costs are based on actual consultation and contract.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang is vast with significant temperature differences between regions. Regardless of the season, bring both light and warm clothing for layering. UV rays are strong, so prepare sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. Some scenic spots are at high altitudes; avoid strenuous exercise and pace yourself. Follow management rules, protect the environment, and travel responsibly. For itinerary questions, call 181-3962-2233 for more information.
For more details about Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free detailed itinerary and train introduction)