Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Fare Table 18 Day North and South Xinjiang Itinerary Price List from Shanghai

How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train. It does not open a 12306 ticket purchasing channel; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact 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 provide real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train:A mobile “five-star hotel” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang, the preferred travel option for retirees]
🚂 Train positioning:A “mobile vacation base” designed specifically for in-depth travel
The Yangtze River Delta Star is not an ordinary tourist train, but a “mobile vacation complex” integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Of the 17 carriages in the entire train, 13 are recommended passenger carriages, with a total capacity of 240 people, yet it is equipped with bathrooms, a multi-functional lounge, a kitchen, and dining carriages, with per-capita space far exceeding traditional tourist trains. Its positioning is clear—creating a “zero-transfer, slow-paced” in-depth travel experience across north and south Xinjiang for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers seeking quality, especially suitable for tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods and wish to avoid repeatedly moving luggage.
🏨 Full analysis of compartments:From modern Shanghai style to contemporary elegance, there is always one that suits you
▶ 4 compartments with double/triple rooms (modern Shanghai style)
Area:11.34㎡
Capacity:2 or 3 people
Configuration:1.8-meter foldable double bed, Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, water bar, bathroom (dry-wet separation), non-slip floor, handrails, emergency call button
Features:Spacious, suitable for families or friends traveling together, with bathroom facilities comparable to high-end hotels.
▶ 5 compartments with quadruple rooms (modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡
Capacity:4 people

[Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train: A mobile “five-star hotel” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang, the preferred travel option for retirees]Configuration:Ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, non-slip escalators, under-bed storage, decorative screens, smart magnetic card locks, soundproof doors
Features:Combines privacy and practicality, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but seeking quality.
▶ Public areas
Multi-functional lounge carriage:Available for tourists to socialize, watch movies, or hold small activities;
Kitchen and living carriage:Equipped with a professional chef team, providing freshly prepared meals;
Dining carriage:Can accommodate multiple people dining at the same time, with an elegant environment.
📅 Simple itinerary and departure dates:18 days to explore north and south Xinjiang, with a well-balanced pace
▶ May departures (not via the Duku Highway)
D1:Gather in Shanghai, board the train and depart (overnight on the tourist train)
D2:Arrive in Lanzhou in the evening, check into hotel
D3:Gansu Provincial Museum, Yellow River Scenic Line, take the tourist train to Korla (overnight on the tourist train)
D4:Arrive in Korla in the evening, check into hotel

🚂 Train positioning: A “mobile vacation base” designed specifically for in-depth travelD5:Lop Nur People’s Village, Taklamakan Desert, take the tourist train to Kashgar (overnight on the tourist train)
D6:Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland), stay in Tashkurgan
D7:Home visits with people of all ethnic groups, White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar and check into hotel
D8:Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, Id Kah Mosque, take the tourist train to Kuqa (overnight on the tourist train)
D9:Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, take the tourist train to Yining (overnight on the tourist train)
D10:Nalati Grassland, stay in Yining hotel
D11:Sayram Lake (including lakeside afternoon tea), take the tourist train to Beitun (overnight on the tourist train)
D12:Hemu Scenic Area, stay in Jiadengyu
D13:Kanas Scenic Area (including boat ride and Three Bays tour), stay in Burqin
D14:Kazakh home visit, Five-Colored Beach, cold-water fish banquet, take the tourist train to Urumqi (overnight on the tourist train)
D15:Tianshan Tianchi, stay in Urumqi
D16-17:Return to Shanghai by tourist train (overnight on the tourist train)
D18:Arrive in Shanghai, end of itinerary

The Yangtze River Delta Star is not an ordinary tourist train, but a “mobile vacation complex” integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Of the 17 carriages in the entire train, 13 are recommended passenger carriages, with a total capacity of 240 people, yet it is equipped with bathrooms, a multi-functional lounge, a kitchen, and dining carriages, with per-capita space far exceeding traditional tourist trains. Its positioning is clear—creating a “zero-transfer, slow-paced” in-depth travel experience across north and south Xinjiang for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers seeking quality, especially suitable for tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods and wish to avoid repeatedly moving luggage.▶ June-September departures (adding the Duku Highway section)
The itinerary is basically the same as the May departures, but D9 adds crossing the Duku Highway and touring Bayanbulak Grassland (to see the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns), staying in Bayan town.
▶ Departure dates
A total of 6 tour dates in 2027:
May 17, June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8, August 28, September 18.
▶ Tour duration and rest arrangements
In the daily itinerary, the touring time at core attractions exceeds 3 hours. For example, the Kanas Scenic Area includes a boat ride, Three Bays hiking, and Fish Watching Platform (complimentary point), with a total duration of about 6 hours; Sayram Lake includes lakeside afternoon tea, with a stay of about 4 hours. The tourist train runs at night and sightseeing is during the day, striving to give tourists ample time to rest.
💰 Price explanation:2027 reference prices, subject to the contract
▶ May 17 departure (not via the Duku Highway)
Luxury quadruple room upper berth:23,999 yuan/person
Luxury quadruple room lower berth:24,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Comfort Edition:36,999 yuan/person

🏨 Full analysis of compartments: From modern Shanghai style to contemporary elegance, there is always one that suits youUpgrade to double room – Premium Edition:41,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury double room:55,999 yuan/person
▶ June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8 departures
Luxury quadruple room upper berth:25,999 yuan/person
Luxury quadruple room lower berth:26,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Comfort Edition:41,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Premium Edition:47,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury double room:60,999 yuan/person
▶ August 28, September 18 departures
Luxury quadruple room upper berth:26,999 yuan/person
Luxury quadruple room lower berth:27,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Comfort Edition:43,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Premium Edition:49,999 yuan/person

▶ 4 compartments with double/triple rooms (modern Shanghai style)Premium luxury double room:62,999 yuan/person
📝 Booking process:Five steps to easily secure a seat
1. Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
5. Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
🍽 ️ Reception standards:Xinjiang specialty meals + light flavors, meeting diverse needs
▶ Included items
Accommodation:Tourist train compartment + local hotels (all comfortable or above);
Dining:Full-board meals throughout the trip, including 8 Xinjiang specialty meals (such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, cold-water fish banquet);
Transportation:Tourist train + local air-conditioned tour buses;

Area: 11.34㎡Tickets:First-tier admission tickets for all attractions in the itinerary;
Guide:Professional guide accompanying throughout the trip;
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
▶ Excluded items
Personal expenses (such as shopping and entertainment items);
(For single sign-ups, every effort will be made to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation);
Secondary consumption within scenic areas (such as Kanas boat ride, Fish Watching Platform electric cart, etc., all optional).
▶ Meal standards
Main meal standard:40 yuan/person/meal; Xinjiang specialty meal standard: 60-80 yuan/person/meal;
Number of diners:10 people/table (quadruple-room tourists may request to dine in the same compartment);
Taste changes:You can inform the guide in advance; the kitchen and living carriage can provide light meals with less oil and less spice.
🌟 Reception features:Full upgrades in accommodation, dining, and service
▶ Accommodation standards

Capacity: 2 or 3 peopleTourist train compartment:Bathroom, 24-hour hot water, constant-temperature air conditioning;
Local hotels:All comfortable or above, such as a specialty hotel near the old city in Kashgar, and a scenic hotel by the Irtysh River in Burqin.
▶ Dining arrangements
Seasonal fruits, yogurt, and other Xinjiang specialty snacks are provided daily;
Outdoor picnics (including cold meals and hot drinks) are arranged at scenic areas such as Sayram Lake and Kanas.
🆚 Comparative advantages:A “worry-free journey” designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly people
▶ Light diet, avoiding heavy oil and spice
The kitchen and living carriage can change flavors according to tourists’ needs, solving the problem of “dietary discomfort” in traditional Xinjiang tours.
▶ Slow pace, no rushing
1-2 core attractions are recommended each day. For example, the Kanas Scenic Area is arranged for a full-day tour, avoiding “superficial sightseeing.”
▶ Thoughtful service, with accompanying doctor support
Each tour group is equipped with 1 accompanying doctor providing basic medical support;

Configuration: 1.8-meter foldable double bed, Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, water bar, bathroom (dry-wet separation), non-slip floor, handrails, emergency call button. Guides are professionally trained and familiar with the needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.
▶ Worry-free long-distance transportation, no need to carry luggage throughout the trip
The tourist train goes directly to core scenic areas, avoiding transfers;
Luggage can be stored in the compartment, with no need to move it repeatedly.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable groups:Retirees, family travelers, and tourists who cannot ride in vehicles for long periods
▶ Retirees:The tourist train has a slow pace and thoughtful service, solving the problem of fatigue from long-distance travel;
▶ Family travel:Compartments can accommodate multiple people, suitable for parent-child or three-generation trips;
▶ Tourists who cannot ride in vehicles for long periods:The tourist train goes directly to scenic areas, reducing bus travel.
🔥 Reasons for popularity:Triple guarantees of quality, service, and experience
▶ Quality guarantee:Bathrooms throughout the train, professional chef team, comfortable hotels;
▶ Service guarantee:Accompanying doctor, professional guides, 24-hour customer service;
▶ Experience guarantee:In-depth tours of core attractions in north and south Xinjiang, avoiding “shopping tour” traps.
📞 Consultation methods
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest 2027 availability information and promotional activities.
How to sign up for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury tourist trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light-luxury lying-down travel and a boutique tourist train experience, 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 provide real-time inquiries about tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.