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How to Book the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus for 2027: Booking Steps, Departure Dates and Reference Prices

Zudong Rail Journeys · updated

Booking the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus starts with choosing a route and departure date, not grabbing a ticket. The Zudong Rail Journeys website currently lists 7 New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus routes, with reference prices from ≈ USD 3,259.47–9,381.55.

1. Key points first

  • What it is: The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a tourist train product that packages train compartments, ground accommodation, meals, sightseeing and guide services together. You book by route and departure date; it is not a standalone 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/) lists all routes, departure dates and reference prices.
  • How to confirm: A Zudong consultant checks the price, inclusions and contract with you according to your departure date, room type and group size.

2. How do you book the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus?

  1. Open the Zudong Rail Journeys website (https://train.cncqt.com/) and go to the "New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus" page (https://train.cncqt.com/trains/2) to choose a route.
  2. On the route page, check the departure date, assembly city and available room types, and confirm whether each night is on the train or in a ground hotel.
  3. Ask a consultant to confirm the price for your group size, what the price includes and excludes, the single supplement, and the cancellation and change rules.
  4. Once confirmed, sign the travel contract and pay. Payment can be made by PayPal, SWIFT international transfer, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay or Yunshanfu.
  5. Before departure, arrive in the assembly city according to the departure notice, board the train and check in.

3. Routes currently available on the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus

2027 Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour, 14 Days

  • Duration: 14 days, 13 nights
  • Assembly 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

2027 Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Premium Tour, 14 Days

October Golden South Xinjiang Glory Tour, 11 Days

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Northern Xinjiang Hidden Land, 10 Days

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

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

Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour, 15 Days

4. Room types available

  • Supreme Golden Diamond: area 14.0 square metres, beds 0.85m*2m*2, sleeps 2
  • Xiyue Golden Diamond: area 12.0 square metres, 2 beds, sleeps 2
  • Platinum Joy Golden Diamond: area 8.0 square metres, 2-4 beds, sleeps 4

Room types differ in beds, occupancy and price. Before booking, please confirm according to the number of people travelling together.

5. What are the cancellation terms after booking?

Taking "Platinum Joy Golden Diamond · Luxurious Journey Through the Western Regions Glory Tour, 15 Days" as an example, the cancellation and change terms in the route information are:

  • 30 days or more (inclusive) 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;
  • 1-14 days (inclusive) before the departure date, if the traveller cancels for personal reasons, 85% of the contract amount is charged;
  • On the departure day itself, if the traveller cancels for personal reasons, 100% of the contract amount is charged;
  • The traveller may change the person travelling no later than 3 days before departure without incurring any loss (except where flights or similar have been booked on their behalf).

Terms may differ between routes; the signed contract prevails.

Common questions

Can I buy a train ticket for the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus on its own?

No, it cannot be bought separately. The New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is booked as a travel product, and the price includes the train compartment, accommodation, meals, sightseeing and more, subject to the cost description for the chosen route.

Where do I board the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus?

According to the route information, the assembly city is Urumqi. The exact assembly time and place are subject to the departure notice.

What departure dates are available for the New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus?

  • 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

How to contact Zudong

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 price are subject to the contract confirmed at the time of booking.

Trains in this article

New Oriental Express · Snow LotusXinjiang · 10–15 days · from USD 3,259

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

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