New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus 2027: Prices by Route and Departure Dates

How much does New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus cost? According to Zudong Rail Journeys' website as of 13 November 2026, seven New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus routes list reference prices, starting at ≈ USD 3,259.47 and going up to ≈ USD 9,381.55. Prices vary with the route, number of days, departure date and room type; they are listed one by one below.

1. Reference prices at a glance (low to high)

• From ≈ USD 3,259.47: Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Northern Xinjiang Secret Land 10-Day Tour (10 days, 9 nights)
• From ≈ USD 4,152.97: Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour (July and August departures) (14 days, 13 nights)
• From ≈ USD 5,046.46: Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour (June and August departures) (14 days, 13 nights)
• From ≈ USD 5,195.38: Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 15-Day Tour (15 days, 14 nights)
• From ≈ USD 5,807.57: October Western Regions Gilded Gold Southern Xinjiang Tour 11-Day Tour (11 days, 10 nights)
• From ≈ USD 8,785.89: 2027 Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Distinguished 14-Day Tour (14 days, 13 nights)
• From ≈ USD 9,381.55: 2027 Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour (14 days, 13 nights)

2. Route details

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Northern Xinjiang Secret Land 10-Day Tour

• Tour length: 10 days, 9 nights
• Meeting city: Urumqi
• Departure dates: 2027: 20 August
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 3,259.47
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6641

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour (July and August departures)

• Tour length: 14 days, 13 nights
• Departure dates: 2027: 7 July, 22 July, 5 August
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 4,152.97
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6705

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour (June and August departures)

• Tour length: 14 days, 13 nights
• Departure dates: 2027: 9 June, 23 June, 31 August
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 5,046.46
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6632

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 15-Day Tour

• Tour length: 15 days, 14 nights
• Departure dates: 2027: 21 September
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 5,195.38
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6871

October Western Regions Gilded Gold Southern Xinjiang Tour 11-Day Tour

• Tour length: 11 days, 10 nights
• Meeting city: Urumqi
• Departure dates: 2027: 15 October, 25 October
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 5,807.57
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6703

2027 Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Distinguished 14-Day Tour

• Tour length: 14 days, 13 nights
• Departure dates: 2027: 16 April, 7 May, 20 May
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 8,785.89
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6631

2027 Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 14-Day Tour

• Tour length: 14 days, 13 nights
• Meeting city: Urumqi
• Departure dates: 2027: 2 June, 16 June, 30 June, 14 July, 28 July, 11 August, 30 August, 13 September, 27 September
• Reference price: from ≈ USD 9,381.55
• Route details: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6642

3. Departure dates at a glance

• 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

4. What do the reference prices include?

Taking “Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour 15-Day Tour” as an example:

Included in the price

• Transport: New Oriental Express dedicated train seats + licensed air-conditioned tourist coaches at destinations
• Meals: 14 breakfasts and 25 main meals throughout the trip
• Tickets: Admission to attractions included in the itinerary and necessary shuttle transport
• Accommodation: 4 nights on the dedicated train and 10 nights in local hotels throughout the trip (rooms are twin standard rooms; if there is a single man or single woman, room-sharing will be arranged; guests who cannot share or who voluntarily stay alone must pay the single room supplement)
• Guides and service staff: licensed local tour guides; service staff accompanying the group throughout

Not included in the price

• Major transport: guests' transport to and from Xinjiang
• Single room supplement: if guests require a single room, a supplement applies
• Self-arranged itinerary: extra costs if guests extend their holiday or add optional paid excursions
• Other costs: additional costs caused by force majeure such as natural disasters, war or strikes, and by special circumstances such as transport delays, flight cancellation or schedule changes, or other causes not attributable to our company (such as extra accommodation, meals and transport costs incurred while away)
• At your own expense: any costs not mentioned in the above quotation are at your own expense

For the full list, see the cost notes on the route page: https://train.cncqt.com/journeys/xinjiang/6871

5. How is the final price confirmed?

• Product nature: 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 a separate train ticket purchase.
• Where to check: the “New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus” page (https://train.cncqt.com/trains/2) on the Zudong Rail Journeys website (https://train.cncqt.com/), where you can see all routes, departure dates and reference prices.
• How to confirm: a Zudong advisor checks the quotation, costs and contract according to your departure date, room type and number of travellers.

Frequently asked questions

Why do New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus prices differ?

Different routes have different lengths, itineraries and accommodation, and the same route has different prices for different departure dates and room types. The figures on the website are starting reference prices.

Does one person booking New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus need to pay a single room supplement?

[Single room supplement] If guests require a single room, a supplement applies;

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 13 November 2026. Prices are reference prices; departure dates, remaining places and the final quotation 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.