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How to book tickets for the 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Tourism Special Train? 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star booking process and registration entry, Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train fares, Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train ticketing official website entry. The Yangtze River Delta Star is a customized high-end railway cultural tourism package product, not an ordinary passenger train, and has no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a seat → sign electronic contract, transparent and traceable throughout
🚂 Departing from Shanghai, heading west across four thousand kilometers of mountains and rivers—the complete 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Tourism Special Train booking guide
—Written for you who are hesitating about “whether to take the train to Xinjiang”
Some people say that to go to Xinjiang you either fly or drive yourself, but a group of people have chosen a “slower” way: sitting on a train, viewing scenery by day and traveling by night, without moving luggage or changing hotels, as if staying in a moving house. This is the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train—an 18-day immersive journey departing from Shanghai, spanning seven provinces and regions, and going deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang. If you are wondering how to book tickets for 2027, when it is most cost-effective to go, and what the experience on board is really like, this article will help you sort out the key information.
📍 1. What exactly is this train
The Yangtze River Delta Star is not an ordinary green-skinned train, but a light-luxury tourism special train jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and the railway department. The whole train has 17 carriages and carries a total of 240 passengers. The train body uses aviation aluminum material, with a designed service life of 30 years. It was put into operation in 2025, and 2027 is its third operating year, with new condition and complete facilities.
The train integrates “accommodation, dining, leisure, and medical care” and is equipped with a multifunctional lounge carriage, a kitchen and living carriage, and a dining carriage. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms, so you do not need to share washing space with other passengers. It travels an average of about 200 kilometers per day, avoiding the bumps of long-distance buses. Tourists do not need to frequently move luggage, truly achieving “rest on the train, play off the train”.
🎯 Suitable groups:Middle-aged and elderly friends who prefer a slower pace of travel, family tourists, and in-depth travelers who do not want to rush the itinerary. The atmosphere among fellow travelers is harmonious, without noisy interference, and the pace is relaxed. Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 4–6 hours, with 1–1.5 hours of carriage rest at noon.
🏔 ️ 2. What the route is like and what you will see
The 2027 departure dates of the Yangtze River Delta Star are:May 17, June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8, August 28, September 18. Itineraries differ slightly by departure date, overall covering core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, with a journey of over 4,000 kilometers.
✅ May 17 departure (does not go on the Duku Highway)
✅ June–September departures (including the Duku Highway section; D9 adds crossing the Duku Highway and visiting Bayanbulak Grassland to see the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
Core check-in points connected along the way include:
🔸 Lop Nur People Village—an ancient village at the edge of the desert, where you can experience the unique landform where the desert and oasis meet
🔸 Taklamakan Desert—one of China’s larger shifting deserts, vast and boundless
🔸 Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland—highland lakes and ancient city ruins on the Pamir Plateau
🔸 White Sand Lake—sand mountains and blue water complement each other, with distinct color layers
🔸 Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, Id Kah—the lively atmosphere and architectural charm of a thousand-year-old city
🚂 Departing from Shanghai, heading west across four thousand kilometers of mountains and rivers—the complete 2027 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Tourism Special Train booking guide🔸 Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon—red rock cliffs and canyon wonders
🔸 Nalati Grassland—high mountain meadows like a green blanket
🔸 Sayram Lake—a high mountain lake favored by Atlantic warm moist air currents, including a lakeside afternoon tea experience
🔸 Hemu Scenic Area—a Tuva village, a pastoral picture of morning mist and wooden houses
🔸 Kanas Scenic Area—including lake cruise, Three Bays tour, Fish Viewing Platform (complimentary point)
🔸 Five-Colored Beach—where Yardang landforms and the Irtysh River interweave in light and shadow
🔸 Tianshan Tianchi—high mountain lake and snow mountains in one frame
⚠ ️ Notes:Some attractions (such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, etc.) may temporarily change their opening status due to seasons or maintenance; the scenic area’s announcement on the day shall prevail. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement of both parties.
📅 3. Simple itinerary (taking the June–September departure including the Duku Highway as an example)
The following is the original itinerary, without deletion or modification:
🔹 D1:Meet in Shanghai, board the Yangtze River Delta Star special train to start the journey, stay on the special train
🔹 D2:The train moves forward, arriving in Lanzhou in the evening, stay at a local hotel in Lanzhou
🔹 D3:Visit Gansu Provincial Museum and the Yellow River Scenic Line, then take the special train to Korla, stay on the special train
🔹 D4:Arrive in Korla in the evening, stay at a hotel in Korla
🔹 D5:Visit Lop Nur People Village and the Taklamakan Desert, then take the special train to Kashgar, stay on the special train
🔹 D6:Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, stay in Tashkurgan
🔹 D7:Home visit with people of various ethnic groups, visit White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar and stay at a hotel
🔹 D8:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, and Id Kah, take the special train to Kuqa, stay on the special train
—Written for you who are hesitating about “whether to take the train to Xinjiang”🔹 D9:Visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, cross the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland (see the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns), stay in Bayan Town
🔹 D10:Visit Nalati Grassland, stay at a hotel in Yining
🔹 D11:Sayram Lake (including lakeside afternoon tea), then take the special train to Beitun, stay on the special train
🔹 D12:Head to Hemu Scenic Area for sightseeing, stay in Jiadengyu
🔹 D13:Kanas Scenic Area (including Kanas Lake cruise, Three Bays tour, Fish Viewing Platform is a complimentary point), stay in Burqin
🔹 D14:Home visit with people of various ethnic groups, Five-Colored Beach, enjoy a cold-water fish banquet, take the special train to Urumqi, stay on the special train
🔹 D15:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, stay in Urumqi
🔹 D16–D17:Return to Shanghai on the special train, recalling the beautiful Xinjiang scenery along the way, stay on the special train (a “Xinjiang Scenery Sharing Session” is held on the train)
🔹 D18:Arrive in Shanghai, the 18-day journey concludes successfully
🚆 4. Transportation guidance and boarding methods
The starting and terminating stations of the special train are Shanghai and Urumqi, spanning 7 provinces and regions throughout the journey. In addition to Shanghai, boarding can also be reserved at Yangtze River Delta regional hub stations such as Nanjing South, Hangzhou East, and Hefei South, meeting the departure needs of tourists from different cities.
📌 The train does not open the 12306 ticketing channel and adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services”, without selling train tickets separately. Seats are uniformly allocated by official cooperative cultural tourism institutions, and registration for seat selection and contract signing must be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📌 The special train travels at night and sightsees during the day. Tourists do not need to frequently move luggage; large luggage is kept uniformly in the compartment.
💰 5. 2027 reference price explanation
The following prices are reference ranges for each departure date. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate by departure date, subject to the contract signed by both parties:
🔸 May 17 departure (does not go on the Duku Highway)
Luxury four-person room upper berth:23,999 yuan/person
Luxury four-person room lower berth:24,999 yuan/person
Some people say that to go to Xinjiang you either fly or drive yourself, but a group of people have chosen a “slower” way: sitting on a train, viewing scenery by day and traveling by night, without moving luggage or changing hotels, as if staying in a moving house. This is the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train—an 18-day immersive journey departing from Shanghai, spanning seven provinces and regions, and going deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang. If you are wondering how to book tickets for 2027, when it is most cost-effective to go, and what the experience on board is really like, this article will help you sort out the key information.Upgraded double room—Comfort Edition:36,999 yuan/person
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticketing Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials). Consultation phone/WeChat: 18095969599. You can also inquire about related matters via WhatsApp: +86 18095969599, LINE: xjwf10086, email 3086604115@qq.com, and inquire about recent travel routes and quotations.
Upgraded double room—Premium Edition:41,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:55,999 yuan/person
🔸 June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8 departure dates
Luxury four-person room upper berth:25,999 yuan/person
Luxury four-person room lower berth:26,999 yuan/person
Upgraded double room—Comfort Edition:41,999 yuan/person
Upgraded double room—Premium Edition:47,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:60,999 yuan/person
🔸 August 28, September 18 departure dates
Luxury four-person room upper berth:26,999 yuan/person
Luxury four-person room lower berth:27,999 yuan/person
Upgraded double room—Comfort Edition:43,999 yuan/person
Upgraded double room—Premium Edition:49,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:62,999 yuan/person
🔸 Children under 12:8,980 yuan/child (includes bus fare, meals, driver and guide service fees; excludes train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets, and scenic area transportation, etc.)
🔸 If upgrading train and ground service standards:An additional 6,000 yuan/person is required
📋 Price includes:Special train seats, full-journey hotel accommodation, scenic area tickets, meals (including specialty meals), guide service, medical support, local air-conditioned tourist buses
📍 1. What exactly is this train📋 Price excludes:Personal consumption, intra-scenic area transportation (such as electric carts and cable cars), single room supplement (for solo registrations, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation), insurance, and additional services not mentioned
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing
🛏 ️ 6. How to choose a compartment
Train compartments are divided into two styles, both equipped with bathrooms:
🔸 Modern Shanghai style (4 compartments of 2-person/3-person rooms):Total area of a single compartment is 11.34㎡, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed, Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, and a water bar. The bathroom has dry-wet separation, equipped with anti-slip mats, handrails, and an emergency call button (which can directly connect to the accompanying doctor’s carriage). The bathroom is equipped with floor heating, and there is a 24-hour oxygen supply system on plateau sections
🔸 Modern elegant style (5 compartments of four-person rooms):Total area of a single compartment is 6.68㎡, equipped with ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, anti-slip ladders, under-bed storage space, decorative screens, smart magnetic card locks, and soundproof doors (noise reduction up to 42 decibels)
🍽 ️ 7. What to eat
The full journey includes 17 breakfasts and 32 main meals, with a meal standard of 80 yuan/person/meal, ten people per table. Each meal includes at least 2 Xinjiang specialty dishes, such as roast whole lamb, pilaf, yogurt cheese, big plate chicken, etc. There are also desert specialty meals, grassland afternoon tea, and other scenes. Three flavor options are provided: mild, slightly spicy, and very spicy. Vegetarians can report 7 days in advance to customize an exclusive menu. The meals are overall light, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists.
📸 8. Photography spot tips
🔸 Sayram Lake:Light is soft during the lakeside afternoon tea period, suitable for photographing the lake colors
🔸 Hemu Village:High photo success rate when morning mist shrouds the wooden houses
🔸 Kanas Three Bays:Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Fairy Bay each have different light and shadow angles
🔸 Bayanbulak Grassland:Sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns is a classic shooting period
🔸 Duku Highway:Snow mountains, meadows, and canyons alternate along the way; outside the window is a blockbuster scene
❓ 9. Common FAQ
🔸 Q:How to book tickets?
A:The Yangtze River Delta Star does not open channels such as 12306. Registration must be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. You can consult Manager Wang Fei for departure date availability and itinerary details.
🔸 Q:Can a single person register?
The Yangtze River Delta Star is not an ordinary green-skinned train, but a light-luxury tourism special train jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and the railway department. The whole train has 17 carriages and carries a total of 240 passengers. The train body uses aviation aluminum material, with a designed service life of 30 years. It was put into operation in 2025, and 2027 is its third operating year, with new condition and complete facilities.A:Yes. The travel agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation between both parties.
🔸 Q:Will the itinerary change due to weather?
A:In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement of both parties.
🔸 Q:Can foreign friends or Hong Kong and Macao residents participate?
A:Yes. Foreign travelers need to hold valid passports and Chinese visas (the specific visa type is subject to current policy). Travelers from some countries may need to provide additional health certificates. Hong Kong and Macao residents need to hold the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Return Permit), and must ensure the document is within its validity period. It is recommended to contact the travel agency at least one month before departure to confirm the document list.
🔸 Q:What about altitude sickness?
A:The special train is equipped with an accompanying doctor on 24-hour standby, a 24-hour oxygen supply system on plateau sections, and emergency call buttons in compartments that can directly connect to the doctor’s carriage.
📞 10. Registration methods and consultation channels
To register for the trip, you can handle seat selection registration and contract signing through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time departure date availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
👤 About Manager Wang Fei:Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full travel routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions cultural history, and easily resolves travel trifles; she is considerate and reliable throughout the trip. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of no consumption—no consumption is arranged throughout the itinerary—rejects hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and with care lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple warmth, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📋 Registration process:
1️⃣ Consult and choose:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability
2️⃣ Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats
3️⃣ Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment level (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt
4️⃣ Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change clauses, and other details. Cancellation and change rules are implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law
5️⃣ 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
⚠ ️ Warm reminder:The prices, departure dates, itineraries, and other information listed in this article are for reference only and may fluctuate with market supply and demand and actual conditions. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. There is uncertainty regarding scenic area opening status, weather, and road conditions. Please confirm the information of the day with the travel agency before departure. Matters involving cancellation and changes are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
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