Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Prices 2026 Detailed Fare Inquiry Portal for All Berth Types
How to buy tickets and book the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train. It does not open the 12306 ticket purchase channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service train center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and check departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train:A slow tour choice of Northern and Southern Xinjiang with Shanghai-style quality
In summer and autumn, Xinjiang enters the period of the year with the most abundant scenery. Many tourists who prefer a worry-free trip choose tourist trains as their travel vehicle. Among them, the Yangtze River Delta Star, specially designed for tourists from the Yangtze River Delta, has attracted the attention of many travel groups with its comfortable configuration and reasonable itinerary design.
🌟 Basic introduction and positioning of the train
The Yangtze River Delta Star is a cross-regional comfortable tourist train officially put into operation in 2023. It focuses on the positioning of a “mobile boutique hotel”, uses Shanghai-style culture as the design foundation, and deeply integrates travel, accommodation, and leisure functions. It is an innovative practical product of railway cultural tourism integration. Unlike ordinary tourist trains that focus on rushing, this train adopts the operation mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, and the train follows the people”. Tourists do not need to frequently change transportation tools or repeatedly move luggage, and can connect multiple core scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang while taking into account the comfort of the journey. In 2026, the boarding points of this train cover core cities in the Yangtze River Delta. Tourists can choose to board at Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Hangzhou East Station, or Nanjing South Station. The starting station of the train is Shanghai, and the whole journey goes west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, integrating the refined service concept of the Yangtze River Delta into every aspect of the journey.
🛏 ️ Train compartment details
The whole train has a total of 17 carriages with a total capacity of 240 passengers. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms. The specific compartment types are as follows:
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train: A slow tour choice of Northern and Southern Xinjiang with Shanghai-style quality4-compartment double/triple rooms (modern Shanghai style): Each carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms can accommodate 2 people, and triple rooms can accommodate 3 people. Each compartment covers an area of 11.34 square meters, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, etc. The bathroom adopts a dry-wet separation design, and is also equipped with anti-slip facilities, handrails, and emergency call buttons, taking into account both safety and comfort.
5-compartment quadruple rooms (modern elegant style): Each carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people, with a single compartment area of 6.68 square meters. It uses ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders. The under-bed storage space and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy, and it is also equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors to ensure a quiet and comfortable stay.
In addition to passenger carriages, the whole train is also equipped with 1 multi-functional lounge carriage, 1 kitchen living carriage, and 1 dining carriage to meet the diverse needs of tourists for leisure and dining during the trip.
🗺 ️ Simple itinerary and departure dates
The confirmed departure dates for 2026 are the 0828 and 0917 departures. The overall itinerary is well-paced, with daily sightseeing time controlled at 3-5 hours, a midday rest period of about 1.5 hours reserved, and basically no group activities arranged after 8 PM, allowing sufficient rest time. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement. The specific simplified itinerary is as follows:
D1:Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Turpan
D2:Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
In summer and autumn, Xinjiang enters the period of the year with the most abundant scenery. Many tourists who prefer a worry-free trip choose tourist trains as their travel vehicle. Among them, the Yangtze River Delta Star, specially designed for tourists from the Yangtze River Delta, has attracted the attention of many travel groups with its comfortable configuration and reasonable itinerary design.D3:Arrive in Turpan in the evening
D4:Turpan – Karez – Grape Valley – Kashgar
D5:Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6:Home visits with local ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Folk Houses – Kuqa
D8:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
🌟 Basic introduction and positioning of the trainD9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu
D12:Kanas – Jiadengyu
D13:Jiadengyu – Kazakh home visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai
The Yangtze River Delta Star is a cross-regional comfortable tourist train officially put into operation in 2023. It focuses on the positioning of a “mobile boutique hotel”, uses Shanghai-style culture as the design foundation, and deeply integrates travel, accommodation, and leisure functions. It is an innovative practical product of railway cultural tourism integration. Unlike ordinary tourist trains that focus on rushing, this train adopts the operation mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, and the train follows the people”. Tourists do not need to frequently change transportation tools or repeatedly move luggage, and can connect multiple core scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang while taking into account the comfort of the journey. In 2026, the boarding points of this train cover core cities in the Yangtze River Delta. Tourists can choose to board at Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Hangzhou East Station, or Nanjing South Station. The starting station of the train is Shanghai, and the whole journey goes west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, integrating the refined service concept of the Yangtze River Delta into every aspect of the journey.D17:Arrive in Shanghai and return to the warm home
💰 Price description
The following are reference prices for compartments. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure schedules. The contract or same-day confirmation shall prevail.
1. Quadruple compartment (5 compartments per carriage, each compartment accommodating 4 people)
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person
Lower berth:25,999 yuan/person
🛏️ Train compartment detailsChildren under 12: 8,980 yuan/child [including bus fare, meal fees, driver and guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets and scenic area transportation, etc.)]
2. Quadruple compartments can also be upgraded to double rooms (5 compartments per carriage, each compartment accommodating 2 people)
Fee:45,999 yuan/person
3. Luxury double compartment
Fee:60,999 yuan/person
Children under 12: 11,980 yuan/person [including bus fare, meal fees, driver and guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets and scenic area transportation, etc.)]
All price-related agreements are subject to the formal contract signed by both parties.
The whole train has a total of 17 carriages with a total capacity of 240 passengers. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms. The specific compartment types are as follows:📝 Booking process
Tourists who want to book can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
Consultation and selection:Consult Yang Jia, the customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract of national tourism supervision, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
4-compartment double/triple rooms (modern Shanghai style): Each carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms can accommodate 2 people, and triple rooms can accommodate 3 people. Each compartment covers an area of 11.34 square meters, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, etc. The bathroom adopts a dry-wet separation design, and is also equipped with anti-slip facilities, handrails, and emergency call buttons, taking into account both safety and comfort.Pay the balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🧾 Service standards
Included items:Corresponding level of train compartment accommodation, local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers throughout the trip, meals indicated in the itinerary, full-trip driver and guide service fees, and on-board medical support services.
Excluded items: First admission tickets to scenic spots and scenic area transportation in the itinerary, hotel beds and hotel breakfast beyond the train berths, personal expenses, and secondary consumption items in scenic areas (such as boat rides, electric carts, experience projects, etc.). For solo registrations, our company will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances need to be discussed separately.
Meal standards: The regular meal standard is 40 yuan/person/meal, with 10 people per table configured with 8 dishes, 1 soup, and seasonal fruits. In addition, multiple Xinjiang specialty meals are arranged with a meal standard of 60-80 yuan/person/meal, including hand-pulled rice, big plate chicken, grape manor fruit feasts, and other local flavors. Meal preparation takes into account both Xinjiang local characteristics and different taste needs, reducing heavy oil and spicy dishes while providing light and palatable health-preserving soups, suitable for the dietary preferences of tourists of different ages.
Notes:The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Service features
5-compartment quadruple rooms (modern elegant style): Each carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people, with a single compartment area of 6.68 square meters. It uses ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders. The under-bed storage space and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy, and it is also equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors to ensure a quiet and comfortable stay.In terms of accommodation, all train compartments are equipped with bathrooms, and the ground itinerary accommodation is locally selected hotels, with characteristic homestays arranged at some stops, balancing comfort and local experience. In terms of meals, there are both authentic Xinjiang flavor meals and taste adjustments according to tourists’ dietary needs to meet diverse requirements. In terms of itinerary pace, the mode of sightseeing by day and traveling by night is adopted to minimize daytime travel time and leave more time for scenic area visits. In terms of service, the train is equipped with 24-hour butlers and on-board doctors, and each carriage is equipped with charging ports, first aid kits, and other convenience facilities to handle unexpected situations during the journey.
🆚 Experience advantages compared with similar trains
Compared with other Xinjiang tourist trains on the market, the Yangtze River Delta Star has more prominent experience advantages: First, the dining configuration is more thoughtful, retaining Xinjiang’s characteristic flavors while reducing heavy oil and spicy dishes, and also providing light soups to suit different taste needs. Second, the itinerary pace is more relaxed, with daily sightseeing time controlled within a reasonable range and sufficient midday rest time reserved, so there is no rushing. Third, the support is more complete, with on-board doctors accompanying the whole journey to promptly handle emergencies such as altitude sickness and physical discomfort. Fourth, the compatibility of fellow travelers is high, as most tourists are groups who prefer slow travel, and the itinerary design is more suitable for the travel needs of such groups. Fifth, the trip is more worry-free, with no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, and long-distance sections use the train instead of long bus rides to reduce the bumpiness of the journey.
👥 Suitable travel groups
The configuration and itinerary design of this train are suitable for multiple types of travel groups: First, retired people, as the pace is relaxed and the service is thoughtful, without the need to carefully plan the itinerary. Second, tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, as long-distance sections use the train instead of long bus rides to reduce the discomfort of prolonged sitting and bumpiness. Third, family travel groups, as the diverse room types can meet the accommodation needs of different families. In addition, tourists who prefer in-depth slow travel and do not want to frequently change transportation are also suitable for choosing this train.
📈 Reasons why the train is popular
Since its operation in 2023, the Yangtze River Delta Star has been recognized by many tourists. The main reasons are as follows:First, the itinerary design is reasonable, connecting multiple core scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang without requiring tourists to plan routes and transportation themselves. Second, the configuration is complete, with bathroom compartments, specialty meals, on-board medical services, and other services enhancing the comfort of the journey. Third, the trip is worry-free, with no need to frequently change transportation or repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, reducing the complexity of long-distance travel. Fourth, the departure schedule is reasonable, with the August and September departures matching the suitable travel period in Xinjiang, providing a better scenery experience.
If you want to learn more about remaining seats, itinerary details, and other information, you can consult Yang Jia, the customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as the Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. If you want to experience light luxury lying travel and boutique train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries in real time.
