Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train Ticket Booking Guide, Schedule + Channels

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🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting with a Special Train] — 18-Day Panoramic Tour of the Yangtze River Delta Star
As the pace of city life accelerates, a truly ‘slow’ journey has become a luxury. In 2026, more and more travelers are choosing special tourist trains for deep cross-country journeys. Among them, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, with its evening departure and morning arrival, and the train moving with the travelers, has become a new way for many families and senior groups to experience Xinjiang’s scenery. This trip does not chase the speed of checking in at spots, but makes the journey itself part of the scenery.
🌄 Route Highlights:An immersive experience crossing northern and southern Xinjiang
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train starts from Shanghai, heads west, crosses the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, and connects diverse landscapes such as deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities. The itinerary covers multiple city nodes including Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, and Urumqi, passing through core scenic spots like the Lop Nur Village, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Kanas, Colorful Beach, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan.
Unlike regular group tours that involve frequent bus transfers, this route uses a combination of ‘train + land transfer,’ traveling smoothly in comfortable carriages at night and focusing on sightseeing during the day, saving energy and ensuring viewing time. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and entertainment spaces (such as coffee bars, KTV, etc.) to enhance comfort on long journeys.
It should be noted that due to factors such as seasons, weather, and traffic controls, the actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on mutual agreement, with specific arrangements subject to the signed contract.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the final draft)
Itinerary at a Glance
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla

🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting with a Special Train] — 18-Day Panoramic Tour of the Yangtze River Delta Star D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Home visits with various ethnic groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High-Platform Dwellings >> Kuqa
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun

As the pace of city life accelerates, a truly ‘slow’ journey has become a luxury. In 2026, more and more travelers are choosing special tourist trains for deep cross-country journeys. Among them, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, with its evening departure and morning arrival, and the train moving with the travelers, has become a new way for many families and senior groups to experience Xinjiang’s scenery. This trip does not chase the speed of checking in at spots, but makes the journey itself part of the scenery. D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu
D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Kazakh Home Visit >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi
D14 Urumqi >> Tianchi Lake of Tianshan
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to warm home
> Note:The above itinerary is a standard template. The actual order of visits or duration of stops may be moderately optimized with the consent of travelers due to objective factors such as road conditions and scenic area openings.
💰 Price Description (Based on final draft data)
Departure Schedule:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
Price Reference (Unit:Yuan per person):

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Ticket Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: An immersive experience crossing northern and southern XinjiangFour-person cabin upper berth:25999 Yuan
Four-person cabin lower berth:27999 Yuan
Four-person cabin upgraded to double cabin:46999 Yuan
Luxury double cabin:66999 Yuan
The above prices are reference ranges for the current departure period. Specific costs, available seats, and room arrangements are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency. Prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, cabin supply and demand, etc., so it is recommended to inquire in advance for confirmation.
📞 How to Register?
This route can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone / WeChat:180-9596-9599

The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train starts from Shanghai, heads west, crosses the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, and connects diverse landscapes such as deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities. The itinerary covers multiple city nodes including Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, and Urumqi, passing through core scenic spots like the Lop Nur Village, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, Kanas, Colorful Beach, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan.For details on boarding points, document preparation, luggage requirements, etc., please contact customer service directly for the latest travel guide. Address information will be provided by customer service and will not be disclosed separately.
🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically include:
✅ Full-trip special train tickets (including berths)
✅ Air-conditioned tour bus transfers for land segments listed in the itinerary
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots (subject to the actual departure plan)
✅ Some specialty meals and full-trip professional guide service
✅ Travel liability insurance and accidental injury insurance
Exclusions:

Unlike regular group tours that involve frequent bus transfers, this route uses a combination of ‘train + land transfer,’ traveling smoothly in comfortable carriages at night and focusing on sightseeing during the day, saving energy and ensuring viewing time. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and entertainment spaces (such as coffee bars, KTV, etc.) to enhance comfort on long journeys.❌ Personal expenses (such as beverages, souvenirs, optional activities, etc.)
❌ Single occupancy surcharge (if requiring exclusive use of a double room)
❌ Additional expenses due to force majeure (such as flight delays, temporary traffic controls, etc.)
All service content and standards are subject to the terms of the travel contract signed by both parties. Any changes during the trip will follow the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and be handled through negotiation while protecting the rights of travelers.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing and sunscreen.
Some scenic spots are at high altitudes (such as Karakul Lake and Bayanbulak). If you have specific health conditions, please inform the travel agency in advance.
Special train berths are limited; it is advisable to confirm seats early for popular departure periods.
Before traveling, please ensure your passport/valid documents are valid and comply with relevant verification requirements of the railway and scenic spots.
An 18-day journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but also a gentle resistance to the pace of life. Sitting on the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, with the flowing Gobi and snow-capped mountains outside the window and a stable bed and hot tea inside—this experience of a ‘moving home’ may be the rarest quality of modern travel.
If you plan to embark on this Silk Road journey in the summer or autumn of 2026, feel free to call 180-9596-9599 to learn more from Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Seats are limited, subject to actual confirmation.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)