2026 Monthly Departure Dates for Xinjiang Silver Hair Special Train Yangtze River Delta Star Booking Platform
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 【Silver Hair Slow Travel · Jiangnan and the Western Regions on Wheels】—— 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Special Train In-depth Experience Tour
For middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking comfort, a relaxed pace, and comprehensive service, a special train that ‘travels by day, sleeps by night, and moves with the people’ is becoming an ideal choice for cross-regional long-distance travel. In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train continues its age-friendly design concept, departing from Shanghai, crossing China from east to west, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, connecting key attractions in Korla, Kashgar, Yining, Beitun, Urumqi, and more. The entire journey uses the train as a mobile home, reducing the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, allowing the trip to truly return to ease and enjoyment.
📍 Route Highlights:A Slow-Paced Cultural and Natural Journey Across East and West
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is not a traditional fast-paced sightseeing tour, but an immersive journey tailored for the silver-haired group. The train is equipped with age-friendly facilities, including priority lower berths, barrier-free passages, soft and easily digestible health meals, onboard medical staff, and dedicated caregivers, ensuring comfort throughout the trip. The itinerary covers the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, the lakes and snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau, the grasslands, lakes, and forest secrets of northern Xinjiang, while also including historical and cultural cities such as Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, and Kuqa Ancient City, showcasing diverse landscapes and rich cultural features.
It is worth noting that this route adopts a ‘sleep on the train, explore by day’ model, focusing on sightseeing during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running special train at night, saving accommodation costs and avoiding travel fatigue. Along the way, passing through the Hexi Corridor, the Tianshan Mountains, and the edge of the Tarim Basin, the scenery outside the window changes with the region, from Jiangnan water towns to Gobi oases, and then to snowy mountains and grasslands, making it a flowing geographical scroll of China.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla
D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
🚂【Silver Hair Slow Travel · Jiangnan and the Western Regions on Wheels】—— 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Special Train In-depth Experience Tour D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Home visits to various ethnic groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> Gaotai Folk Houses >> Kuqa
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu
D12 Kanas >> Jiadengyu
For middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking comfort, a relaxed pace, and comprehensive service, a special train that ‘travels by day, sleeps by night, and moves with the people’ is becoming an ideal choice for cross-regional long-distance travel. In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train continues its age-friendly design concept, departing from Shanghai, crossing China from east to west, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, connecting key attractions in Korla, Kashgar, Yining, Beitun, Urumqi, and more. The entire journey uses the train as a mobile home, reducing the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, allowing the trip to truly return to ease and enjoyment. D13 Jiadengyu >> Home visits to various ethnic groups >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Lake
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to the warm home
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic spot openings, subject to mutual agreement. The specific arrangements are based on the itinerary confirmed before departure.
💰 Price Description (2026 Reference)
Departure Schedule:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
Price
Four-person compartment Upper berth:25999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📍Route Highlights: A Slow-Paced Cultural and Natural Journey Across East and WestFour-person compartment upgraded to double room:46999 RMB/person
Luxury double room:66999 RMB/person
The above prices are current reference ranges. Specific costs may vary slightly depending on factors such as departure schedule and room type availability. The final price is based on the signed travel contract. The fee includes the entire special train sleeper, first admission tickets to attractions, local transportation, guide services, age-friendly meals, and basic insurance, excluding personal expenses and unspecified items.
📞 ###Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with all travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in southern and northern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, special trains, and other travel options, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic routes or customize in-depth niche journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels in explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only builds comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly feels the vastness, beauty, and warm hospitality of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind. And Wang Fei’s personal introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with all travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in southern and northern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, special trains, and other travel options, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic routes or customize in-depth niche journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels in explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only builds comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly feels the vastness, beauty, and warm hospitality of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind. And Wang Fei’s personal introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with all travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in southern and northern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, special trains, and other travel options, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic routes or customize in-depth niche journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels in explaining the history and culture of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only builds comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly feels the vastness, beauty, and warm hospitality of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind.
This route can be booked and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Add as friend for free detailed information and departure schedule availability)
It is recommended to consult and book 1-2 months in advance, especially during peak seasons when seats are tight. When registering, please provide the traveler’s identity information. Travelers over 70 years old are advised to be accompanied by a direct relative and complete necessary health information registration.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is not a traditional fast-paced sightseeing tour, but an immersive journey tailored for the silver-haired group. The train is equipped with age-friendly facilities, including priority lower berths, barrier-free passages, soft and easily digestible health meals, onboard medical staff, and dedicated caregivers, ensuring comfort throughout the trip. The itinerary covers the desert oases of southern Xinjiang, the lakes and snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau, the grasslands, lakes, and forest secrets of northern Xinjiang, while also including historical and cultural cities such as Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, and Kuqa Ancient City, showcasing diverse landscapes and rich cultural features.Cost Includes:
Full ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train seat (according to selected room type)
First admission tickets to listed attractions in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
Professional guide and onboard staff services
Daily age-friendly nutritious meals (low salt, low fat, soft and easily digestible)
Travel accident insurance (coverage based on insurance company terms)
Cost Excludes:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Shanghai assembly point
It is worth noting that this route adopts a ‘sleep on the train, explore by day’ model, focusing on sightseeing during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running special train at night, saving accommodation costs and avoiding travel fatigue. Along the way, passing through the Hexi Corridor, the Tianshan Mountains, and the edge of the Tarim Basin, the scenery outside the window changes with the region, from Jiangnan water towns to Gobi oases, and then to snowy mountains and grasslands, making it a flowing geographical scroll of China. (If you need to use a double room separately, please inform in advance)
Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded projects, and other unspecified costs
All service content and standards are based on the actual signed travel contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service will protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations, providing standardized and transparent service processes.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof outerwear, sunscreen, and common medications.
Some scenic spots have high altitudes (such as Karakul Lake and Tianshan Tianchi). Please inform the travel agency in advance if you have special health conditions.
Train room types are limited, and lower berths and double rooms are in short supply. It is recommended to confirm your intention as early as possible.
The home visits to various ethnic groups arranged in the itinerary aim to promote cultural exchange. Please respect local living habits and customs.
This 17-day journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a healing trip for the body and mind. On the slowly moving train, watch the mountains and rivers change, listen to the echoes of time, and spend a leisurely time with peers of the same age—in 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ looks forward to meeting you on the Western Regions appointment.
📩 For consultation, please contact directly:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
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