What to Check Before Booking the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus: An 8-Point Checklist

Before booking the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus, go through these 8 points one by one to avoid unnecessary detours. All details come from the route information on the Zudong Rail Journeys website (https://train.cncqt.com/); the contract is final.

Checklist before booking

1. Choose a route: The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus currently has 7 routes. First choose one by days and destination: 2027 Luxury Encounters with the Western Regions Glory Tour 14 Days, 2027 Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Premium Tour 14 Days, October Western Regions Gilded South Xinjiang Glory Tour 11 Days, Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · North Xinjiang Secret Realm 10 Days, and others
2. Set the departure date: Available departure dates: 2027: 16 April, 7 May, 20 May, 2 June, 9 June, 16 June, 23 June, 30 June, 7 July, 14 July, 22 July, 28 July, 5 August, 11 August, 20 August, 30 August, 31 August, 13 September, 21 September, 27 September, 15 October, 25 October
3. Check the meeting city: The meeting city is Urumqi; please arrange transport to and from the meeting city separately
4. Choose a room type: Options are "Supreme Golden Diamond", "Xiyue Golden Diamond" and "Platinum Joy Golden Diamond"; choose according to the number of travellers and bed requirements
5. Check what the price includes: Taking "Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxury Encounters with the Western Regions Glory Tour 15 Days" as an example, it includes transport, meals, tickets, accommodation, guides and service staff
6. Check what the price does not include: Long-distance transport, single room supplement, self-arranged itinerary, other expenses, and items paid by travellers themselves
7. Read the cancellation and change terms: 30 days (inclusive) or more before the departure date, if the traveller cancels for personal reasons, ≈ USD 2,978.32 per person is charged;; 15–29 days (inclusive) before the departure date, if the traveller cancels for personal reasons, 60% of the contract amount is charged;
8. Check the contract: Before signing, check the travellers' names and ID documents, the route and room type, the costs and the cancellation and change terms. Payment can be made by PayPal, SWIFT overseas remittance, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay or Cloud QuickPass

How to book after checking?

• Product nature: The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a tourist train product that bundles train compartments, ground accommodation, meals, sightseeing and guide services. You book by route and departure date; it is not the purchase of a single train ticket.
• Where to look: The "New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus" page (https://train.cncqt.com/trains/2) on the Zudong Rail Journeys website (https://train.cncqt.com/) shows all routes, departure dates and reference prices.
• How to confirm: A Zudong consultant checks the quote, costs and contract according to the departure date, room type and number of travellers.

How to contact Zudong

• Zudong Rail Journeys website: https://train.cncqt.com/
• New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus page: https://train.cncqt.com/trains/2
• Enquiry phone: +86-23-88721881
• Email: service@zudong.cn

This article was compiled by Zudong Rail Journeys from route information on the Zudong Rail Journeys website dated 14 November 2026. Prices are reference prices; departure dates, remaining places and the final quote are subject to the contract confirmed at the time of booking.

USD estimates use the 2026-11-13 exchange rate. Confirm the final amount and payment currency when booking.