Star of the Yangtze River Delta Shanghai Inaugural Special Train Booking Guide for Foreign Nationals in Singapore, Registration Notice for Foreigners on the Star of the Yangtze River Delta
How do I book tickets for the 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train must be booked through a professional and legitimate travel agency channel of the railway: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, manager of the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train:Complete Registration Guide for Singapore Foreign Nationals’ Silk Road Exploration Journey
(1) Route Highlights:A Silk Road Cultural Corridor Spanning Mountains and Seas
The Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train departs from Shanghai and connects the shining pearls along the Silk Road Economic Belt. This 17-day itinerary crosses from eastern to western China, passing through 12 prefecture-level cities including Kashgar, Korla, and Yining in Xinjiang, and covering 8 types of landform landscapes such as deserts, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. The special train features an all-sleeper design, equipped with observation windows, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water supply. The arrangement of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day makes the journey more comfortable.
Current data from Xinjiang’s culture and tourism authorities shows that in 2027 the number of foreign tourists received by scenic areas along the route increased by 37% year on year. Among them, the Taklamakan Desert scenic area has added English commentary services, and the Kanas scenic area has completed accessibility facility renovations. The special train has specially designed a “Cultural Experience Officer” system, with each group equipped with bilingual guides and folklorists to provide in-depth explanations at stops such as Lop Nur People Village and visits to local households of all ethnic groups.
(2) Simple Itinerary (Latest 2027 Version)
Understand the Itinerary at a Glance
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla
D2 Enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
D4 Korla → Lop Nur People Village → Taklamakan Desert → Tarim River → Kashgar
D5 Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train: Complete Registration Guide for Singapore Foreign Nationals’ Silk Road Exploration Journey D6 Visits to local households of all ethnic groups → White Sand Lake → Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → 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 household visit → Colorful Beach → Urumqi
D14 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home
Special Notice:Starting from October 2027, the Duku Highway will implement winter traffic control, and the itinerary will be changed to use National Highway G218, subject to actual road conditions.
(1) Route Highlights: A Silk Road Cultural Corridor Spanning Mountains and Seas(3) Price Explanation (2027 Implementation Standards)
Departure Dates:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
Basic Cabin:
Four-person room (5 compartments, 4-person room)
Upper berth:25,999 yuan/person Lower berth: 27,999 yuan/person
Upgraded Cabin:
Upgraded double room (5 compartments, 4-person room):46,999 yuan/person
Luxury double room (4 compartments, 2-person room):66,999 yuan/person
Service Upgrade Package:
If upgrading train and ground service standards:+6,000 yuan/person (including 12 benefits such as exclusive airport pickup, priority entry, and specialty meals)
Price Explanation:
1. The above quotations include special train sleeper accommodation, ground transportation, 16 breakfasts and 30 main meals, 14 nights of accommodation, and first admission tickets to scenic spots
The Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train departs from Shanghai and connects the shining pearls along the Silk Road Economic Belt. This 17-day itinerary crosses from eastern to western China, passing through 12 prefecture-level cities including Kashgar, Korla, and Yining in Xinjiang, and covering 8 types of landform landscapes such as deserts, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. The special train features an all-sleeper design, equipped with observation windows, charging ports, and 24-hour hot water supply. The arrangement of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day makes the journey more comfortable.2. Foreign tourists need to pay an additional scenic area maintenance fee of about 800 yuan/person (settled according to actual costs incurred)
3. Prices may fluctuate with fuel prices, and the final price is subject to the signed contract
4. Register before December 31, 2027 to enjoy an early-bird gift (a travel kit worth 500 yuan)
(4) Complete Registration Process Guide
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Prepare Materials:
1. Scanned copy of the passport information page valid for more than 6 months
Travel on a tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
2. Chinese visa (holders of Singapore passports can enjoy a 15-day visa-free policy)
3. Electronic version of a 2-inch photo with white background
4. Emergency contact information form
Processing Time Limit:
Current data from Xinjiang’s culture and tourism authorities shows that in 2027 the number of foreign tourists received by scenic areas along the route increased by 37% year on year. Among them, the Taklamakan Desert scenic area has added English commentary services, and the Kanas scenic area has completed accessibility facility renovations. The special train has specially designed a “Cultural Experience Officer” system, with each group equipped with bilingual guides and folklorists to provide in-depth explanations at stops such as Lop Nur People Village and visits to local households of all ethnic groups.It is recommended to submit materials 45 working days in advance. Special visa circumstances require a 60-day processing period. Places for 2027 summer departures are tight, and the currently available cabins for the 0706/0806 departures are less than 30%.
(5) Cost Explanation and Service Standards
Basic services include:
√ Full-journey medical support on the special train (equipped with AED defibrillators with the team)
√ Daily room cleaning service
√ 24-hour Chinese-English bilingual customer service
√ 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Explanation of self-paid expenses:
✘ Personal consumption (laundry, telephone, etc.)
✘ Optional items outside the itinerary (such as Kanas cruise at 180 yuan/person)
✘ (For single-person registrations, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation)
Service upgrade options:
(2) Simple Itinerary (Latest 2027 Version)★ Photography follow-shoot service (3,000 yuan/full journey, including 50 retouched photos)
★ Specialty dining package (1,500 yuan/person, including 10 local flavor meals)
★ Scenic spot fast track (800 yuan/person, covering 8 popular scenic areas)
Specific service contents are subject to actual consultation and signing. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make changes according to actual circumstances.
(6) Special Reminders for Foreign Tourists
Visa Policy:
Holders of Singapore passports can enter visa-free for 15 days. If extending the stay, an M visa must be obtained in advance. In 2027, Xinjiang border inspection authorities will launch new self-service channels, shortening customs clearance time for foreign tourists to 30 seconds.
Cultural Adaptation Suggestions:
1. There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and Singapore. It is recommended to avoid scheduling a tight itinerary on the first day
2. The local area uses Beijing time, but all ethnic groups retain traditional timekeeping habits
3. June-August is the peak tourist season, and queue times at scenic areas may be longer
4. Bring sunscreen with SPF 50+ and a warm jacket (temperature differences between day and night in mountainous areas are large)
Understand the Itinerary at a GlancePayment Methods:
98% of merchants along the route support UnionPay/Visa/Mastercard payments. Some scenic areas require cash for tickets (it is recommended to prepare 500 yuan in small change). Currency exchange services are available on the special train (exchange rates are subject to the listed price of the day).
(7) Itinerary Support System
Medical Support:
Each group is equipped with 1 general practitioner and 2 nurses. The accompanying medicine kit contains 32 common medicines. A green channel has been established with a Grade 3A hospital in Urumqi, and in emergencies a medical charter flight can be arranged smoothly.
Support:
The special train is equipped with a GPS positioning system and emergency call devices. Areas passed through by the itinerary all have 24-hour police service stations. In 2027, Xinjiang’s tourism index reached 99.7%, ranking among the top in the country for three consecutive years.
Emergency Plan:
In case of extreme weather or traffic control, backup plans will be activated:
1. The desert itinerary will be changed to Populus Euphratica Forest Park
2. Grassland activities will be changed to indoor folk experience
3. If transportation is delayed by more than 4 hours, compensatory meals will be arranged
This Silk Road special train that travels through time and space is not only a mobile viewing platform but also a bridge for cultural exchange. When the modern atmosphere of the Yangtze River Delta and the ancient civilization of the Western Regions meet at the windows of the special train, every traveler will become a witness to mutual learning among civilizations. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency sincerely invites you to begin this dialogue of civilizations across mountains and seas, making the 17-day journey an unforgettable chapter of memory for a lifetime.
Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Special Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
