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[Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train?
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 [Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Special Train] Brand new departure in 2026:Slowly tour the Jiangnan water towns, and take in all the poetic and picturesque scenery from one train
Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, moving luggage, and scrambling for hotels? Why not try this “moving home” — the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Special Train. It is not an ordinary train, but a residential-style travel route specially created for long-distance relaxed slow travel, featuring the easy experience of “traveling by night and touring by day, one berth all the way.” No need to change accommodation frequently, and no need to drag suitcases around and transfer between trains. During the day, immerse yourself in Jiangnan ancient towns and lakes and mountains; at night, fall asleep peacefully in a stable carriage, truly realizing the pleasant journey of “sleeping on the train while scenery passes outside the window.”
I. Detailed introduction to the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train is a distinctive long-distance leisure train product launched by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources, focusing on in-depth slow travel experiences in East China. The route covers the core cultural and tourism areas of Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, connecting classic destinations such as Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou West Lake, Wuzhen water alleys, and Huangshan sea of clouds.
This special train adopts an operating model of running at night and touring during the day, with fixed seats or compartments throughout the journey, so passengers do not need to change accommodation midway. This “travel and stay combined” design is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and travelers seeking a comfortable pace. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample sightseeing time each day, emphasizing scenery viewing, photography, and cultural experiences rather than rushing through check-ins.
As a tourist special train focused on comfort and service, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” is customized according to leisure vacation needs in terms of hardware configuration, accompanying services, and dining standards, striving to let passengers enjoy the peace of mind and ease of home while on the move.
II. Seat types, hardware configuration, and advantages and features
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train offers a variety of seat and compartment choices to meet different budgets and privacy needs:
Double soft sleeper compartment (private compartment):An enclosed space equipped with upper and lower berths, reading lights, power sockets, storage cabinets, and call service buttons. Highly private, suitable for couples or relatives and friends traveling together. The berth is about 80 cm wide, with a soft mattress and clean bedding and disposable bed linens.
Four-person soft sleeper compartment (private compartment):Two sets of upper and lower berths, relatively spacious, equipped with air-conditioning adjustment, curtains, and a small table board. Suitable for families or multiple people traveling together, with high cost performance, complete internal facilities, and quiet and comfortable night rest.

🚂[Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Special Train] Brand new departure in 2026: Slowly tour the Jiangnan water towns, and take in all the poetic and picturesque scenery from one trainHard sleeper seats (open carriage):Arranged according to traditional train hard sleeper layout, with 6 berths per bay (upper, middle, lower), but the special train recommends arranging them for 4 people to enhance the sense of space. Equipped with uniform bedding, hot water supply, and regular inspections by attendants, suitable for travelers with limited budgets who still wish to experience the special train atmosphere.
The whole train is equipped with a dining car providing hot meals; the carriages have public washing areas, restrooms (with both squat and seated options), and barrier-free facilities; the train runs smoothly, and the shock absorption system is better than that of ordinary passenger trains, with low noise during night operation, ensuring good sleep quality.
III. Travel quality and service highlights
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train demonstrates differentiated advantages in service details:
✅ Full-journey accompanying service staff:Equipped with professional tour guides and train crew, providing itinerary explanations, life assistance, emergency response, and other services, so tourists do not need to coordinate reception at each stop themselves.
✅ Zero accommodation switching:The train serves as a “mobile hotel” throughout the journey, saving the hassle of daily check-out, moving luggage, and adapting to new environments.
✅ Exclusive sightseeing arrangements:At each destination, dedicated vehicles are arranged to transfer to the scenic area entrance, avoiding long walks or chaotic queuing.
✅ Reasonable dining standards:The dining car provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, mainly featuring Jiangnan flavors, balancing lightness and nutrition, and dietary preferences (such as less oil, no spicy food, etc.) can be noted in advance.
✅ Relaxed pace without rushing:It is recommended to arrange 1–2 core attractions per day, with ample free time reserved, supporting personalized experiences such as slow strolling, sketching, tea drinking, and photography.
IV. Simple itinerary for 2026 (reference route)
The following is a typical 7-day itinerary example, subject to the actual departure of the period:

Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, moving luggage, and scrambling for hotels? Why not try this “moving home” — the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Special Train. It is not an ordinary train, but a residential-style travel route specially created for long-distance relaxed slow travel, featuring the easy experience of “traveling by night and touring by day, one berth all the way.” No need to change accommodation frequently, and no need to drag suitcases around and transfer between trains. During the day, immerse yourself in Jiangnan ancient towns and lakes and mountains; at night, fall asleep peacefully in a stable carriage, truly realizing the pleasant journey of “sleeping on the train while scenery passes outside the window.”Day 1:Depart from Shanghai Station, board in the evening, hold a welcome ceremony, the train slowly departs, and overnight on the train.
Day 2:Arrive in Suzhou in the morning and visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Pingjiang Road Ancient Street; in the afternoon, free time or experience a Pingtan teahouse, return to the train in the evening, and travel overnight to Hangzhou.
Day 3:Arrive in Hangzhou in the early morning, stroll along the Su Causeway of West Lake and Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor; in the afternoon, visit the Longjing Village tea garden and experience tea picking or tea tasting; in the evening, the train stops at Hangzhou Station for rest.
Day 4:Take a bus to Wuzhen and spend the whole day touring the water town scenery of Dongzha and Xizha, ride a sculling boat through small bridges and flowing water, and stay overnight on the train (stopping near Tongxiang Station).
Day 5:The train heads north, passing Huzhou and Wuxi during the day, with a short stop arranged to visit Nanxun Ancient Town or the scenery of Taihu Lake, and continues in the evening.
Day 6:Arrive in Huangshan City, transfer to a bus up the mountain, visit Hongcun Ancient Village (a representative of Huizhou-style architecture), and experience the ink-painting-like village atmosphere, overnight on the train.
Day 7:Return in the early morning, the train travels back to Shanghai along the Shanghai-Kunming line, arriving at Shanghai Station around noon, ending the journey.
> Note:Specific attractions,停留 duration, and transportation connections may be reasonably changed due to weather, scenic area policies, railway scheduling, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
V. 2026 departure dates and price description
In 2026, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train plans to operate multiple departures throughout the year, with higher departure frequency during the peak tourist season (May to October), basically arranging 2–3 departure dates each month, with additional special dates around some holidays.

I. Detailed introduction to the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special trainReference departure dates include:
May 18, May 25
June 8, June 22, June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27
August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31
September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28
October 12, October 19, etc.

Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Reference price range (per person):
Double soft sleeper compartment:¥5,800 – ¥7,200
Four-person soft sleeper compartment:¥4,200 – ¥5,600
Hard sleeper seats:¥3,300 – ¥4,500

The “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train is a distinctive long-distance leisure train product launched by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources, focusing on in-depth slow travel experiences in East China. The route covers the core cultural and tourism areas of Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, connecting classic destinations such as Suzhou gardens, Hangzhou West Lake, Wuzhen water alleys, and Huangshan sea of clouds.> Prices are affected by factors such as travel season, specific departure date, and seat supply and demand, and may fluctuate. The final cost is subject to the actual signed contract, excluding personal consumption, optional items, and round-trip transportation from the departure place to Shanghai Station.
VI. How to buy tickets? Keep this ticket booking and registration guide!
To ride the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train, please read this ticket booking process carefully:
📌 Important note:“Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train tickets are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. It is a customized tourism product and must be handled through designated travel agencies.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Call or add WeChat to contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, with 24-hour consultation available.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
Learn about the current itinerary, remaining seats, price details, and departure arrangements.
2. Choose a product: According to personal time and preferences, determine the travel date and seat type (double compartment, four-person compartment, or hard sleeper).

This special train adopts an operating model of running at night and touring during the day, with fixed seats or compartments throughout the journey, so passengers do not need to change accommodation midway. This “travel and stay combined” design is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and travelers seeking a comfortable pace. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample sightseeing time each day, emphasizing scenery viewing, photography, and cultural experiences rather than rushing through check-ins.3. Submit materials: Provide the name and valid ID number (or Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan travel permit/passport information) of each traveler for railway real-name registration and insurance processing.
4. Complete the reservation: Pay the reservation amount as required, sign the electronic contract generated by the tourism service supervision platform, and obtain the payment receipt, which is deemed a successful reservation.
> Warm reminder:June to September each year is the peak season for East China tourism, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult and pay a deposit 1–2 months in advance to secure a place. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of misleading by unauthorized agents.
VII. Cost and service inclusion description
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train itinerary cost includes the following:
Full-journey train seat accommodation (according to the selected room type)
First admission tickets to all marked attractions within the itinerary
Transfer transportation between scenic areas and the train
Three meals per day (meal standards according to the itinerary description)
Full-journey tour guide and train crew services
Travel accident insurance

As a tourist special train focused on comfort and service, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” is customized according to leisure vacation needs in terms of hardware configuration, accompanying services, and dining standards, striving to let passengers enjoy the peace of mind and ease of home while on the move.Excluded items:
Round-trip major transportation from the departure place to Shanghai Station
Personal consumption (such as souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, additional orders)
Voluntary paid experience items (such as tea art classes, Hanfu rental, etc.)
Single supplement arising from single registration (our agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances will be negotiated separately)
All service content, charging standards, and scope of rights are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
VIII. Slow down to see the real Jiangnan
The meaning of travel is not only “having been there,” but also physical and mental relaxation and immersion in the scenery. The “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train connects the poetry and everyday life of Jiangnan with carriages one after another, letting you wake up by West Lake in the morning mist and return to the train in the water alleys at dusk — unhurried, just right.
If you also yearn for such a journey with warmth, rhythm, and scenery, why not make a call and ask whether there are still places you like.
📞 Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is always ready to answer for you:
Landline 0991-3333832｜WeChat 132-0133-3409
This summer, let the “Yangtze River Delta Star” carry you toward ink-wash Jiangnan and start a slow journey of your own.
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.