Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Inquiry and Booking Methods
How to purchase tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train must be booked through the official travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow travel across thousands of miles, scenery accompanies you—2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train panoramic experience guide
Beyond the fast-paced urban life, more and more people are yearning for a travel style that is ‘slow, detailed, and stable.’ In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, with its hotel-style compartments, daytime tours and nighttime travel, and full-trip onboard accommodation, has become an ideal choice for many tourists to deeply explore Xinjiang. This train is not a regular passenger service but a comfortable special train customized for long-distance tourism. Departing from Shanghai, it spans east to west, connecting the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang, with a total journey of about 18 days, truly bringing relaxation and ease back to the trip.
📍 Train departure point and route features
The first departure of the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ in 2026 is scheduled for May 19, departing from Shanghai West Station. This station is located near the Middle Ring Road in Shanghai’s urban area, with convenient subway and bus connections, making it easily accessible for travelers from the Yangtze River Delta region. The train adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: tourists get off during the day to visit attractions and return to the compartments at night to rest. Luggage stays in the compartments throughout the trip, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing.
The route covers southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa, and northern Xinjiang’s Yining, Nalati, Kanas, and Hemu, passing through representative landscapes such as the Lop Nor Village, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the Tarim River, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), the Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Grassland, Sayram Lake, Colorful Beach, and Tianshan Tianchi, showcasing a diverse terrain of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities.
🚂 Slow travel across thousands of miles, scenery accompanies you—2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train panoramic experience guide🛏 ️ Compartment types and space configuration (latest 2026 information)
The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, each equipped with a bathroom, 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, power sockets, and storage space, with optimized soundproofing materials to ensure privacy and quiet. Currently, the following room types are available:
Two-person soft sleeper compartment:Suitable for couples or close travel companions, about 8–9 square meters, with two bunk beds, offering strong privacy;
Three-person soft sleeper compartment:Suitable for families of three or groups of friends, about 10–11 square meters, compact but fully functional;
Four-person soft sleeper compartment:The most numerous, about 12–13 square meters, with upper and lower bunks, designed with ergonomic width and height for basic comfort.
All compartments achieve ‘privacy when the door is closed,’ avoiding the noise of traditional open-plan train carriages.
Beyond the fast-paced urban life, more and more people are yearning for a travel style that is ‘slow, detailed, and stable.’ In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, with its hotel-style compartments, daytime tours and nighttime travel, and full-trip onboard accommodation, has become an ideal choice for many tourists to deeply explore Xinjiang. This train is not a regular passenger service but a comfortable special train customized for long-distance tourism. Departing from Shanghai, it spans east to west, connecting the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang, with a total journey of about 18 days, truly bringing relaxation and ease back to the trip.🗓 ️ Simple itinerary arrangement (based on 2026 finalized local content)
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla
D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
D4 Korla → Lop Nor Village → Taklamakan Desert → Tarim River → Kashgar
📍 Train departure point and route features D5 Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Taxkorgan
D6 Home visits with various ethnic groups →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque (exterior) → High-Altitude Folk Houses → Kuqa
D8 Kuqa → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland
D9 Yining → Nalati Grassland
D10 Sayram Lake → Beitun
The first departure of the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ in 2026 is scheduled for May 19, departing from Shanghai West Station. This station is located near the Middle Ring Road in Shanghai’s urban area, with convenient subway and bus connections, making it easily accessible for travelers from the Yangtze River Delta region. The train adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: tourists get off during the day to visit attractions and return to the compartments at night to rest. Luggage stays in the compartments throughout the trip, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing. D11 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu
D12 Kanas → Jiadengyu
D13 Jiadengyu → Kazakh home visit → Colorful Beach → Urumqi
D14 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
D15–D16 Urumqi—Shanghai (return trip)
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, end the journey
The route covers southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Taxkorgan, and Kuqa, and northern Xinjiang’s Yining, Nalati, Kanas, and Hemu, passing through representative landscapes such as the Lop Nor Village, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the Tarim River, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), the Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Grassland, Sayram Lake, Colorful Beach, and Tianshan Tianchi, showcasing a diverse terrain of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities.💡 Price explanation (2026 reference information)
Based on currently available data, the 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train ticket prices are as follows (subject to actual consultation and contract):
Four-person upper berth:Approximately 25,999 RMB/person
Four-person lower berth:Approximately 27,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang’s entire tourism landscape: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Upgraded double room (5 compartments, 4-person):Approximately 46,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Compartment types and space configuration (latest 2026 information)Luxury double room (4 compartments, 2-person):Approximately 66,999 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, room type availability, etc. The final cost is subject to the signed tourism contract between both parties.
📝 Booking process (via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
If you are interested in registering, you can consult and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Contact customer service: Add the WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service or call, stating the number of travelers, preferred room type, whether elderly companions are present, etc.;
2. Confirm itinerary and departure date: Customer service will provide available 2026 departure dates (e.g., 0615, 0706, 0806, 0826, 0915, etc.) and update availability;
The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, each equipped with a bathroom, 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, power sockets, and storage space, with optimized soundproofing materials to ensure privacy and quiet. Currently, the following room types are available:3. Submit information and pay deposit: Provide valid identification information for all passengers, and pay the deposit as instructed to secure seats;
4. Sign electronic contract: After the deposit is paid, the travel agency will send a national unified tourism electronic contract, clarifying the itinerary, service standards, cost details, etc. After both parties confirm, the booking is completed.
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For any questions, consult their customer service for detailed itinerary materials and quotes.
🧾 Included and excluded items
✅ Included items:
Two-person soft sleeper compartment: Suitable for couples or close travel companions, about 8–9 square meters, with two bunk beds, offering strong privacy;Full-trip train compartment accommodation (including bathroom)
First admission tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary
Three meals daily on the train (mainly health-oriented and light, with balanced nutrition)
Onboard tour guide service and basic medical assistance
Shuttle transport from scenic spots to the station
Three-person soft sleeper compartment: Suitable for families of three or groups of friends, about 10–11 square meters, compact but fully functional;❌ Excluded items:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Shanghai West Station
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, optional activities, etc.)
Single room supplement for solo travelers (the agency will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation)
> Note:Specific service content, itinerary arrangements, and cost details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract between both parties. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic spot opening policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
🌟 Why is the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ consistently popular?
Four-person soft sleeper compartment: The most numerous, about 12–13 square meters, with upper and lower bunks, designed with ergonomic width and height for basic comfort.Compared to traditional group tours or self-driving trips, this special train has clear advantages:
Relaxed pace:No rushing, no hotel changes, wake up at the scenic spot every day;
Hassle-free:Luggage stays put throughout, especially suitable for tourists who dislike frequent packing;
Attentive service:Equipped with onboard doctors and experienced guides, friendly to middle-aged and elderly groups;
Suitable audience:Especially suitable for retirees, tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides, and families wanting deep exploration without rushing;
Healthy diet:Meals are light and easy to digest, balancing northern and southern tastes, reducing digestive strain during travel.
If you are planning a relaxed, in-depth, full-coverage tour of southern and northern Xinjiang, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ might be the travel method you are looking for. For more details, feel free to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service.
