2026NewOrientExpressXuelianNorthSouthXinjiangRingRouteOfficialPrice

No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various specifications from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 If you are looking for a travel style in Xinjiang that involves ‘less hassle and more sightseeing,’ the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus North-South Xinjiang Loop might be worth your serious consideration.
This journey combines a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ with the ‘essence of North and South Xinjiang attractions,’ allowing you to sleep soundly in a comfortable cabin and explore to your heart’s content during the day. Below, we outline the route highlights, itinerary, pricing information, and registration methods.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:See all of North and South Xinjiang on one train
The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourist special train integrating accommodation, transportation, and dining. It excels in the ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, letting you delve into scenic spots during the day and rest on the smoothly moving train at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
✨ Core Experience Overview:
📅 Itinerary Pace:The entire journey lasts 14 days and 13 nights, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, arranging long-distance transportation at night to maximize sightseeing time.
🏞 ️ North Xinjiang Scenery:See iconic landscapes like Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayinbuluke all at once, experiencing diverse scenery of forests, lakes, grasslands, and canyons.
🕌 South Xinjiang Culture:Explore Kashgar Old City, the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, experiencing the historical depth of the Silk Road hub and the tranquility of plateau lakes. The October schedule specially features a South Xinjiang Populus euphratica theme, delving into Ruoqiang, Hotan, Shache, and other areas.
🚗 Highway Wonders:The itinerary includes the scenic Ahe Highway and Duku Highway (middle and southern sections), with professional drivers operating tourist buses to comfortably enjoy the ‘four seasons in one day’ spectacle.
🛌 Mobile Hotel:The train is equipped with various gold diamond cabins, all with private bathrooms. It also features dining cars, entertainment cars, and other functional carriages, offering specialty cuisine and leisure activities to enrich the travel experience.
📅 Simplified Itinerary:Summer North Xinjiang Edition & October South Xinjiang Edition
Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations

🚂 If you are looking for a travel style in Xinjiang that involves ‘less hassle and more sightseeing,’ the 2026 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus North-South Xinjiang Loop might be worth your serious consideration.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 – White Sand Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Taxkorgan County
Day 11:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell

This journey combines a ‘mobile five-star hotel’ with the ‘essence of North and South Xinjiang attractions,’ allowing you to sleep soundly in a comfortable cabin and explore to your heart’s content during the day. Below, we outline the route highlights, itinerary, pricing information, and registration methods.October South Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – 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 – 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:White Sand 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 Populus euphratica Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 10:Urumqi – Farewell
> Warm Tips:The above is the itinerary framework. The actual order of visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement. The specific details shall be based on the travel notice and contract.

🗺️ Route Highlights: See all of North and South Xinjiang on one train💰 Price Explanation:2026 Tour Dates and Quotations
Prices and Tour Dates
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

Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various specifications from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
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) 56,999 RMB/person, Third and fourth persons 30,000 RMB/person

The New Oriental Express Snow Lotus is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourist special train integrating accommodation, transportation, and dining. It excels in the ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, letting you delve into scenic spots during the day and rest on the smoothly moving train at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes.September 3
Premium Gold Diamond (3 custom carriages) 71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom carriages) 63,999 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
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
> Price Interpretation:
> * The above are reference prices for some 2026 tour dates. Prices vary between different batches, generally in the tens of thousands range. Specific details are subject to the contract.
> * For departures in May, June, and September, the third and fourth persons sharing a room are priced at 30,000 RMB/person; for October departures, it is 20,000 RMB/person.
> * The price does not include round-trip transportation to Urumqi. Final costs, availability, and preferential policies are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Registration Method

✨ Core Experience Overview:You can consult and register for the ‘New Oriental Express Snow Lotus’ through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233 (Add with note ‘New Oriental Express Consultation’)
For initial consultation, it is recommended to prepare the following information:
Preferred travel month
Preferred cabin type
Number of travelers (adults and children)
Whether transportation to and from Urumqi is needed
Staff will check availability and provide detailed itinerary and contract information.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include (subject to actual consultation and contract):
Transportation:Corresponding gold diamond seats on the New Oriental Express and air-conditioned tourist buses for the special train segments.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary.

📅 Itinerary Pace: The entire journey lasts 14 days and 13 nights, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, arranging long-distance transportation at night to maximize sightseeing time.Meals:Meals as indicated in the itinerary, typically combining train meals and local specialties.
Tickets:First admission tickets and necessary shuttle buses for scenic spots in the itinerary.
Services:Local guide services, travel agency liability insurance, and travel accident insurance, etc.
Costs typically do not include (subject to actual consultation and contract):
Round-trip transportation (air/train tickets) from the departure point to Urumqi.
Personal expenses and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Single room supplement for solo travelers (if you wish to have a single room, consult about the supplement plan).
Services and Tips:
The special train provides ‘one train, one guide + local guide’ service, and some routes are equipped with onboard medical staff.
If there are objective changes such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies during the trip, the travel agency may reasonably adjust the itinerary with your consent to ensure the overall experience and safety.
💡 Travel Preparation Suggestions
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and warm clothing. For the October South Xinjiang Populus euphratica season, mornings and evenings are cold, so prepare a thick jacket or lightweight down jacket.
Health Protection:The itinerary includes sections on the Pamir Plateau with high altitudes. It is recommended to assess your physical condition in advance. If you have a history of heart or lung diseases, be sure to consult a doctor. Common medicines are available on the train, and you can also bring your own personal medications.
Packing:Cabin space on the special train is limited. It is recommended to bring a carry-on-sized suitcase and a backpack for daytime excursions.
Registration Timing:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, with limited seats. It is recommended to inquire early to confirm availability for your preferred tour date and cabin type.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)