2027 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train How to Buy Tickets, Official Booking Portal and Step by Step Guide
How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a light-luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open the 12306 ticketing channel; seats are uniformly allocated by authorized cooperative cultural and tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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.
🚂 The “Yangtze River Delta Star” 2027 special train:A new way of mobile living for slow travel in Xinjiang
In this fast-paced era, a trip that lets people “give time back to themselves” is especially precious. In 2027, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train offers a brand-new choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and a relaxed pace with an 18-day in-depth loop through northern and southern Xinjiang—no need to repeatedly move luggage, no need to frequently change hotels, and no need to sit on buses for long periods. Throughout the journey, the train serves as a “mobile home,” with visits to highlight attractions during the day and restful sleep in exclusive compartments at night.
🚄 Train positioning and features
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary green train, but a high-end tourist train specially built for medium- and long-distance cultural tourism. The entire train has 17 carriages and is designed to carry 240 passengers, focusing on small groups, privacy, and high service standards. The train departs from Shanghai and runs through many places in Gansu and Xinjiang, covering the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang and combining Silk Road culture with natural scenery. Its greatest feature is that “the train follows the people, and stops at stations when scenery arrives,” avoiding the fatigue of long-distance self-driving or bus travel. It is especially suitable for people who are not comfortable with frequent transfers and hope for a steady travel pace.
🛏 ️ Detailed compartment configuration
All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms with dry-wet separation, including anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, and emergency call devices, balancing safety and convenience.
4 compartments with double rooms / triple rooms (modern Shanghai style)
🚂 The “Yangtze River Delta Star” 2027 special train: a new way of mobile living for slow travel in XinjiangArea:11.34㎡
Bed type:1.8-meter foldable double bed (flexibly switchable)
Features:Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, water bar, bathroom
Capacity:2 or 3 people (depending on room type)
5 compartments with quadruple rooms (modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡
Bed type:Ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders
Features:Under-bed storage, decorative screen, smart magnetic card lock, soundproof door
In this fast-paced era, a trip that lets people “give time back to themselves” is especially precious. In 2027, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train offers a brand-new choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and a relaxed pace with an 18-day in-depth loop through northern and southern Xinjiang—no need to repeatedly move luggage, no need to frequently change hotels, and no need to sit on buses for long periods. Throughout the journey, the train serves as a “mobile home,” with visits to highlight attractions during the day and restful sleep in exclusive compartments at night.Capacity:4 people
> The train’s operating lifespan is ensured according to the railway department’s regular maintenance and renewal mechanism; the actual train used on the departure date shall prevail.
> Boarding location:Shanghai (the specific station is subject to the departure notice); there are currently no other intermediate boarding points.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2027 departure dates
According to the finalized itinerary, 2027 will be operated in two versions:
✅ May 17 departure (does not travel the Duku Highway)
D1:Meet in Shanghai, board the Yangtze River Delta Star special train to begin the journey, overnight on the special train
D2:The train continues, arriving in Lanzhou in the evening, stay at a local hotel in Lanzhou
🚄 Train positioning and featuresD3:Visit the Gansu Provincial Museum and the Yellow River Scenic Line, then take the special train to Korla, overnight on the special train
…… (subsequent days follow the original text in full through D18)
✅ June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8, August 28, and September 18 departure dates
The itinerary is basically the same as the May version, with the addition on D9 of crossing the Duku Highway and visiting Bayanbulak Grassland; the remaining schedule is the same.
> Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 4–6 hours, with rest or free time on the train arranged at noon to avoid rushing. Accommodation is mainly comfortable local hotels, and the overnight train segments provide a quiet sleeping environment; the overall pace is relaxed.
💰 2027 price explanation
Prices are strictly implemented according to the following tiers (unit:yuan/person):
May 17 departure
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary green train, but a high-end tourist train specially built for medium- and long-distance cultural tourism. The entire train has 17 carriages and is designed to carry 240 passengers, focusing on small groups, privacy, and high service standards. The train departs from Shanghai and runs through many places in Gansu and Xinjiang, covering the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang and combining Silk Road culture with natural scenery. Its greatest feature is that “the train follows the people, and stops at stations when scenery arrives,” avoiding the fatigue of long-distance self-driving or bus travel. It is especially suitable for people who are not comfortable with frequent transfers and hope for a steady travel pace.Luxury quadruple room upper berth:23999 | lower berth: 24999
Upgrade to double room – Comfort Edition:36999 | Premium Edition: 41999
Premium luxury double room:55999
June–August departure dates
Upper berth:25999 | lower berth: 26999
Double Comfort Edition:41999 | Premium Edition: 47999
Premium luxury double room:60999
🛏️ Detailed compartment configurationLate August–mid-September departure dates
Upper berth:26999 | lower berth: 27999
Double Comfort Edition:43999 | Premium Edition: 49999
Premium luxury double room:62999
> Note:The above prices are for reference only; the final price shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate slightly depending on departure date and seat type.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary route, seat types, and remaining 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.
All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms with dry-wet separation, including anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, and emergency call devices, balancing safety and convenience.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 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 packing list will be issued.
> For inquiries, please contact:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service Yang Jia (contactable via WeChat or phone)
🍽 ️ Service standards
Included items:Accommodation on the special train throughout the journey, local hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, Kanas Lake cruise, Sayram Lake afternoon tea, cold-water fish banquet and other specialty meals, air-conditioned tourist bus transfers, licensed guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, secondary transportation within scenic areas (such as the Fish Watching Platform cableway), (for single travelers, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
> Daily meals are mainly local Xinjiang flavors, taking both northern and southern tastes into account, without excessive oil or spiciness. Some meal standards include big plate chicken, lamb pilaf, and Nine Bowls Three Rows banquet, etc. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
4 compartments with double rooms / triple rooms (modern Shanghai style)🌟 Service features
Accommodation:A combination of special train compartments and comfortable local hotels, reducing the frequency of moving luggage.
Dining:Multiple specialty meals are arranged, with attention to fresh ingredients and balanced flavors.
Service:Basic medical emergency kits are provided on board, and staff assist throughout with boarding, alighting, and connections to attractions.
⚖ ️ Advantages compared with other special trains
Slower pace, with moderate daily sightseeing intensity;
The train serves as “home” throughout the journey, avoiding frequent hotel changes;
Strong compartment privacy, with bathrooms improving convenience;
Area: 11.34㎡. Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged and elderly people or families who value experience, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
The itinerary covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, and the May departure avoids the summer tourist peak.
👥 Suitable for
Retirees or travelers who prefer a slow-paced trip;
People who are not suited to long bus rides or frequent hotel changes;
In-depth travelers who hope to see Xinjiang’s diverse landforms (deserts, grasslands, lakes, canyons) in one trip.
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” transforms long-distance travel into “mobile living,” solving the pain points of traditional group tours such as “leaving early and returning late, and suffering from travel fatigue.” Its stable itinerary structure, comfortable hardware configuration, and reasonable schedule allow travelers to go deep into the heart of Xinjiang while maintaining good physical and mental condition, achieving a true sense of “leisurely travel.”
> Warm reminder:The itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies. Please refer to the final signed contract.
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 special trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For a light-luxury lie-down trip and a boutique special train experience, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and real-time inquiries about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
