Yangtze River Delta Star Price Reference Senior Tourism Special Train to Xinjiang

How to purchase tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Tour Train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Tour Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang all at once with a relaxing, hassle-free trip? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tour train is becoming a top choice for many families and middle-aged and elderly travelers. It avoids rushing, moving luggage, and frequent transfers—traveling by day and moving by night, staying in cabins with private bathrooms throughout the journey. It’s especially suitable for retirees, families with children, or travelers sensitive to long bus rides.
📍 Clear Starting Point:A Slow Journey from Shanghai Across the East and West
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tour train departs on its maiden voyage on May 19, 2026, from Shanghai West Station, heading west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passing through Tianshui in Gansu, and then stopping in Xinjiang at Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yining, Beitun, Burqin, Urumqi, and finally returning to Shanghai, lasting about 18 days. The route covers the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, while also visiting historical and cultural sites like Tianshui Fuxi Temple and the ancient city, creating a deep, slow travel route that blends humanity and nature.
The biggest feature of this train is ‘travel by day, sleep by night’: during the day, it stops at scenic spots for in-depth exploration, and at night, you sleep comfortably on the train, with luggage staying in the cabin throughout, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes. Compared to traditional group tours that require early mornings, moving luggage, and hours on a bus, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ uses the train as a mobile accommodation, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration Details (Latest 2026 Data)
All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms, eliminating the need for shared washing areas, significantly enhancing privacy and convenience. They are divided into the following three types:
Premium Double Room

🚂 Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang all at once with a relaxing, hassle-free trip? The newly upgraded 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tour train is becoming a top choice for many families and middle-aged and elderly travelers. It avoids rushing, moving luggage, and frequent transfers—traveling by day and moving by night, staying in cabins with private bathrooms throughout the journey. It’s especially suitable for retirees, families with children, or travelers sensitive to long bus rides.✅ Capacity:2 people
✅ Total Area:Approximately 18 sqm
✅ Configuration:1.5m double bed × 2, smart toilet, mini bar, safe, 43-inch smart TV, 270° panoramic window
Elegant Triple Room
✅ Capacity:3 people
✅ Total Area:Approximately 22 sqm
✅ Configuration:1.2m single bed × 3, separate wet and dry bathroom, living room sofa area, wireless charging devices, fresh air system
Fun Quad Room

📍 Clear Starting Point: A Slow Journey from Shanghai Across the East and West✅ Capacity:4 people
✅ Total Area:Approximately 26 sqm
✅ Configuration:Bunk beds × 2 sets, bathroom, folding dining table, 2 USB ports per bed, emergency call button
Additionally, the train features a dedicated dining car and a multi-functional entertainment car, including KTV, chess and card area, coffee bar, reading corner, etc., allowing free choice of leisure activities during travel to avoid monotony in the cabin.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Reference (Based on 2026 Finalized Content)
D1 Gather in Shanghai, board the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ to Korla (stay on train)
D2 Enjoy views of Gobi and grasslands along the way (stay on train)
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening, check into local hotel for rest

The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tour train departs on its maiden voyage on May 19, 2026, from Shanghai West Station, heading west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passing through Tianshui in Gansu, and then stopping in Xinjiang at Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yining, Beitun, Burqin, Urumqi, and finally returning to Shanghai, lasting about 18 days. The route covers the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, while also visiting historical and cultural sites like Tianshui Fuxi Temple and the ancient city, creating a deep, slow travel route that blends humanity and nature. D4 Korla → Lop Nur Village → Edge of Taklamakan Desert → Tarim River → Kashgar (stay on train)
D5 Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Taxkorgan (stay in Taxkorgan)
D6 Home visits with local ethnic groups →白沙湖 (Baisa Lake) → Return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
D7 Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque (exterior) → High Platform Dwellings → Kuqa (stay on train)
D8 Kuqa → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland (stay in Bayanbulak Town)
D9 Yining → Nalati Grassland (stay in Yining)
D10 Sayram Lake → Beitun (stay on train)
D11 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu (stay in Hemu)

The biggest feature of this train is ‘travel by day, sleep by night’: during the day, it stops at scenic spots for in-depth exploration, and at night, you sleep comfortably on the train, with luggage staying in the cabin throughout, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes. Compared to traditional group tours that require early mornings, moving luggage, and hours on a bus, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ uses the train as a mobile accommodation, greatly reducing travel fatigue. D12 Kanas → Jadengyu (stay in Jadengyu)
D13 Jadengyu → Kazakh Home Visit → Colorful Beach → Urumqi (stay on train)
D14 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi Day Tour (stay in Urumqi)
D15–D16 Return from Urumqi, take the train back to Shanghai
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, end the trip

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism: mainly responsible for booking tour trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic spot openings, etc. Both parties can negotiate to optimize the itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference Information)
Based on currently available data, the 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train price range is as follows (subject to actual consultation and contract):

🛏️ Cabin Configuration Details (Latest 2026 Data)Quad Room:Upper berth 25,999 RMB/person, lower berth 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded Double Room (converted from quad room):46,999 RMB/person
Luxury Double Room:66,999 RMB/person
Some channels also show soft sleeper quad room upper berth at 22,999 RMB/person, lower berth at 24,999 RMB/person, soft sleeper triple room at 39,999 RMB/person, soft sleeper double room at 56,888 RMB/person. Price differences may be due to departure dates, cabin types, or service details. All prices are confirmed at the time of contract signing and may vary with departure dates.
📞 Booking Process
To register, you need to book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Manager Yang Jia;
2. Obtain detailed itinerary information, departure schedule, and price details;

All cabins are equipped with private bathrooms, eliminating the need for shared washing areas, significantly enhancing privacy and convenience. They are divided into the following three types:3. Confirm the number of travelers, cabin type, and preferred berth;
4. Submit registration information and sign the travel contract;
5. Pay the relevant fees as agreed to complete the booking.
Registration is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and customer service can be contacted by phone or WeChat to obtain information.
🧾 Included and Excluded Items
✅ Included Items:
Round-trip train tickets (starting and ending in Shanghai)
Local transportation as listed in the itinerary (scenic area transfers)

Premium Double Room accommodation throughout (train cabin + some hotels)
Meals:Includes 14 breakfasts, 28 main meals, meal standard approximately 80 RMB/person/meal, featuring Xinjiang specialties
Tour guide and butler services, basic health support
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (subject to actual itinerary)
❌ Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Single room supplement for solo travelers (we will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need separate negotiation)
Unmentioned optional activities and voluntary additional experiences

✅ Capacity: 2 people📌 Remarks:Subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Groups and Reasons for Popularity
This train is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retirees seeking a relaxed pace and less travel;
Family trips, especially those with elderly or children;
Travelers sensitive to long bus rides who prefer stable transportation;
Travelers who enjoy deep experiences and don’t want a ‘check-in’ style rushed trip.
The reasons for its continued popularity include: no need to repeatedly pack luggage, night travel saves daytime hours, high cabin comfort (with private bathroom, Wi-Fi, panoramic window), diverse meal options to suit various tastes, and onboard medical support for basic health needs. Compared to other long-distance travel products, it focuses more on the comfort and personalized service of the journey itself, allowing travel to return to its essence of relaxation.
For more information, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to get the latest 2026 departure schedule and availability.