New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus: Choosing Between Supreme Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond and Boyue Gold Diamond Cabins

New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus has 3 cabin types: Supreme Gold Diamond, Xiyue Gold Diamond and Boyue Gold Diamond. When choosing a cabin, look at three things first: how many people are travelling, whether you need a private bathroom, and your budget. Below is a cabin-by-cabin comparison based on the cabin information on the Zudong Rail Journeys website.

1. Comparison at a glance

• Supreme Gold Diamond: area 14.0 square metres, beds 0.85m*2m*2, sleeps 2, 3 cabins on the whole train
• Xiyue Gold Diamond: area 12.0 square metres, 2 beds, sleeps 2, 20 cabins on the whole train
• Boyue Gold Diamond: area 8.0 square metres, 2-4 beds, sleeps 4, 35 cabins on the whole train

2. Supreme Gold Diamond

• The whole train has 3 Supreme Gold Diamond cabins (6 berths)
• Private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated
• The cabin is divided into a bedroom area, a sitting area and a bathroom
• Fitted with bedside cabinets, bedside wall lamps, bedside storage bags, a screen luggage cabinet, dining table, dining chairs, doorbell display, electronic door lock, smart toilet, towel cabinet, hairdryer and more

3. Xiyue Gold Diamond

• Each carriage has 4 Xiyue Gold Diamond cabins; the train has 5 such carriages, 20 cabins in total (40 berths).
• All cabins have leisure table and chairs and a private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated
• Fitted with multifunctional storage space, a leisure sitting area, custom furniture and more

4. Boyue Gold Diamond

• Each carriage has 5 Boyue Gold Diamond cabins; the train has 7 such carriages, 35 cabins in total (70-140 berths).
• Private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated
• The upper berth folds away, and the lower berth is raised in design

Choosing by number of travellers

• 2 people: consider Supreme Gold Diamond and Xiyue Gold Diamond
• 4 people: consider Boyue Gold Diamond

Whether the same cabin type can be shared and how a third person is priced: please confirm with your consultant when you book.

Public spaces on board

• Dining carriage: a newly built dining carriage with 4-person and 2-person tables to meet the needs of different guests. It can seat up to 60 people at one time. The food is customised by the catering team of Ruihao International Hotel.
• Entertainment carriage: a newly built entertainment carriage with more varied functions. It has 2-4 person leisure booths and a mini stage, and is equipped with a piano, a drinks bar, toilets, and a smoking room.

How do I book the cabin I want?

• What the product is: New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus is a tourist train product that packages train cabins, 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/) shows all routes, departure dates and reference prices.
• How to confirm: a Zudong consultant checks the quote, costs and contract with you according to departure date, cabin type and number of travellers.

Common questions

Does every cabin on New Oriental Express · Snow Lotus have a private bathroom?

According to the cabin information:

• Supreme Gold Diamond: private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated
• Xiyue Gold Diamond: all cabins have leisure table and chairs and a private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated
• Boyue Gold Diamond: private bathroom with dry and wet areas separated

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 the route information on the Zudong Rail Journeys website dated 13 November 2026. Prices are for reference; 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.