Star of the Yangtze River Delta Tickets 2026 Booking Costs and Online Reservation Methods
How do I buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train, and the 12306 ticketing channel is not open; seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s tourist train center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 Move your home onto the rails and slowly tour beautiful Xinjiang — a new perspective on the 17-day in-depth journey of the “Yangtze River Delta Star”
In this era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are beginning to rethink “how to truly see the scenery.” Rather than rushing between transfers and hotels, it is better to choose a comfortable tourist train that “tours by day and travels by night, with the train following the travelers” — in 2026, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train, with hotel-style carriages, bathrooms, luggage kept on board throughout the trip, and other thoughtful designs, offers travelers yearning for Xinjiang’s vast mountains and rivers a relaxed and immersive way to travel.
🚞 Train positioning:A moving star-rated hotel, created specifically for slow travel
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary train, but a high-quality tourist train that has undergone customized renovation. The entire train has 17 carriages with a capacity of 240 people, focusing on a travel-and-stay experience of “one train all the way, no need to change accommodation.” The train starts from Shanghai, passes along the edge of Gansu into Xinjiang, and goes deep into the hinterlands of southern and northern Xinjiang, linking deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities into one route. Its core concept is “the journey itself is the scenery”: at night you rest in a soft-sleeper compartment, and by day you go deep into core scenic areas, truly achieving “sleep while traveling, wake up to see the scenery.”
This tourist train is especially suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and travelers who prefer in-depth roaming and wish to reduce travel fatigue and value comfort and pacing.
🛏 ️ Compartment details:Three room types, all equipped with bathrooms
According to the newly updated 2026 configuration, all passenger carriages of the “Yangtze River Delta Star” are equipped with bathrooms (dry-wet separation, including anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, and emergency call devices), completely ending the long-distance trouble of queuing for the toilet. The specific room types are as follows:
Luxury double private room (modern Shanghai style)
🚂 Move your home onto the rails and slowly tour beautiful Xinjiang — a new perspective on the 17-day in-depth journey of the “Yangtze River Delta Star”Area:11.34㎡ | Capacity: 2 people
Configuration:1.8-meter foldable double bed, Shanghai-style embroidered wall covering, water bar, smart lighting, soundproof door
Four-person compartment upgraded to a double room
In the same 6.68㎡ space, 2 people are recommended, enhancing privacy and comfort
Four-person compartment (modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡ | Capacity: 4 people (upper and lower berths)
Configuration:Ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, anti-slip ladders, under-bed storage, decorative screens, smart magnetic card locks
> Note:The train will enter operation starting in 2026, with Shanghai as the main boarding point; specific boarding arrangements are subject to the tour departure notice.
In this era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are beginning to rethink “how to truly see the scenery.” Rather than rushing between transfers and hotels, it is better to choose a comfortable tourist train that “tours by day and travels by night, with the train following the travelers” — in 2026, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train, with hotel-style carriages, bathrooms, luggage kept on board throughout the trip, and other thoughtful designs, offers travelers yearning for Xinjiang’s vast mountains and rivers a relaxed and immersive way to travel.📅 Simple itinerary and departure dates (strictly according to the finalized original text)
[Quick overview of the simplified itinerary]
D1:Meet in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Turpan
D2:Enjoy the great rivers and mountains of the motherland along the way
D3:Arrive in Turpan in the evening
D4:Turpan – Karez – Grape Valley – Kashgar
D5:Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6:Visits to homes of various ethnic groups – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
🚞 Train positioning: a moving star-rated hotel, created specifically for slow travelD7:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah – Gaotai Residences – Kuqa
D8:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
D9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu
D12:Kanas – Jiadengyu
D13:Jiadengyu – Kazakh family visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary train, but a high-quality tourist train that has undergone customized renovation. The entire train has 17 carriages with a capacity of 240 people, focusing on a travel-and-stay experience of “one train all the way, no need to change accommodation.” The train starts from Shanghai, passes along the edge of Gansu into Xinjiang, and goes deep into the hinterlands of southern and northern Xinjiang, linking deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities into one route. Its core concept is “the journey itself is the scenery”: at night you rest in a soft-sleeper compartment, and by day you go deep into core scenic areas, truly achieving “sleep while traveling, wake up to see the scenery.”D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai
D17:Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home
2026 departure schedules:0828、0917
The itinerary pace is relaxed; after each day’s sightseeing you return to the train to rest, avoiding frequent changes of accommodation. Please note: Xinjiang is vast, and some sections (such as the Duku Highway) are greatly affected by season and weather; specific arrangements may be reasonably changed based on actual 2026 road conditions and scenic area opening status, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price description (subject to the local finalized text)
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a total of 17 carriages: among them 1 carriage of 4 double rooms (8 people), 1 carriage of 4 triple rooms (12 people), 11 carriages of 5 four-person rooms (220 people), 1 multi-functional lounge carriage, 1 kitchen and living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The entire train carries a total of 240 passengers.
Room types and price plans
1. Four-person compartment
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person
This tourist train is especially suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and travelers who prefer in-depth roaming and wish to reduce travel fatigue and value comfort and pacing.Lower berth:25,999 yuan/person
Children under 12:8980 yuan/person (includes bus fare, meal fees, driver and guide service fees; excludes train berths, hotel beds, breakfast, tickets, and scenic area transportation)
2. Four-person compartment upgraded to double room: 45,999 yuan/person
3. Luxury double private room: 60,999 yuan/person
Children under 12:11980 yuan/person (includes the same services as above)
> The above prices are for reference only; the signed contract shall prevail, and prices may fluctuate with departure dates.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2026 departure dates (0828, 0917), itinerary route, seat types, and remaining availability.
🛏️ Compartment details: three room types, all equipped with bathrooms2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the desired seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure; after customer service confirmation, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
🍽 ️ Service standards:What is included? What is not included?
Included items:
Accommodation in train compartments throughout the trip (including bathrooms)
First admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary and scenic area transportation
According to the newly updated 2026 configuration, all passenger carriages of the “Yangtze River Delta Star” are equipped with bathrooms (dry-wet separation, including anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, and emergency call devices), completely ending the long-distance trouble of queuing for the toilet. The specific room types are as follows: local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
Three meals a day (including Xinjiang specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, etc.)
Full-time Chinese-speaking guide + accompanying doctor service
Travel accident insurance
Excluded items:
Major transportation to and from Shanghai
(For solo sign-ups, our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Personal consumption, alcoholic beverages, optional paid items
Luxury double private room (modern Shanghai style)> Meals focus on balanced nutrition and cater to both northern and southern tastes; daily dishes are light and moderate, and special dietary needs can be communicated in advance. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
✨ Tourist train features:Why is it worth choosing?
Luggage stays on the train throughout: No need to repeatedly pack and move luggage; travel with ease
Relaxed pace:Return to the train to rest after each day’s sightseeing, avoiding rushed, exhausting schedules
Comprehensive service:Equipped with an accompanying doctor and experienced tour leaders to ensure peace of mind during the trip
Suitable for:Especially suitable for retirees and tourists who are not suited to long hours by bus
Cultural immersion:The carriages incorporate Jiangnan elements, and cultural commentary is provided on board, so the journey is never monotonous
❤ ️ Reasons it has always been popular
The reason the “Yangtze River Delta Star” continues to attract tourists lies in its solid implementation of the “slow travel” concept — not a slogan, but a systematic optimization from carriage design and itinerary pacing to service details. It makes the Xinjiang journey no longer a physical challenge, but an in-depth roam for physical and mental relaxation.
If you would like to know about 2026 departure availability, actual photos of compartments, or detailed contract terms, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The journey is beautiful and the details are thorough; we look forward to your meeting a more relaxed self on this journey spanning east and west.
How do I sign up for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want to lie back and travel in light luxury and experience boutique tourist train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and real-time inquiries about tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
