Yangtze River Delta Star Train Registration Official Ticket Purchase Portal and Seat Availability Inquiry

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star cultural tourism train is a customized luxury railway tourist train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-coordinated by regular cultural tourism institutions authorized by the railway. Travelers with plans can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, and can check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Full Analysis | Ticket Prices, Schedules, and Registration Details in One Article
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang, especially middle-aged and elderly groups who are not used to long bus rides and dislike hassle, have recently been inquiring about this brand-new 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star train. Today, I will explain all the details of this train from the perspective of the actual experience that everyone cares about most.
✨ Basic Train Introduction
This train is a comfortable tourist train newly launched in 2026, positioned as a ‘mobile high-quality cultural tourism space,’ deeply integrating the refinement of Shanghai-style culture with the gentle characteristics of Jiangnan culture. The overall design follows a practical yet stylish route, operating round trips between Shanghai and Xinjiang, covering core natural and cultural landscapes in both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train has a total of 17 carriages, including passenger carriages, a multi-functional living room carriage, a kitchen and living carriage, and a dining carriage, meeting leisure and dining needs on board without having to stay in your compartment for long periods.
Currently, the fixed boarding station for this train is Shanghai West Station. Out-of-town travelers can arrive in Shanghai in advance to gather and board. Before departure, customer service will send a detailed gathering guide and boarding instructions.
✨ Train Compartment Details
All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms and 24-hour hot water supply, so there is no need to worry about queuing for public washing facilities on traditional tourist trains. The specific room types are as follows:
🛏 ️ Modern Shanghai-style Double/Triple Rooms:Each carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms accommodate up to 2 people, triple rooms up to 3 people. Each compartment is 11.34㎡, spacious and not cramped, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for flexible use. The compartment includes a water bar, Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, a wet-dry separated bathroom, non-slip mats, handrails, and emergency call buttons, making it very friendly for elderly travelers.

🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Full Analysis | Ticket Prices, Schedules, and Registration Details in One Article🛏 ️ Modern Elegant Style Quadruple Rooms:Each carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating up to 4 people. Each compartment is 6.68㎡, equipped with ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall railings on both upper and lower bunks, anti-slip ladders on the upper bunk, storage space under the beds for luggage, decorative screens for privacy, smart magnetic card locks, and soundproof doors, ensuring no disturbance from outside noise during rest.
The entire train carries a total of 240 passengers, avoiding overcrowding and providing a good experience in public areas during the journey.
✨ Simplified Itinerary and 2026 Departure Dates
The confirmed departure dates for 2026 are June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, and September 15. You can choose a suitable schedule based on your time. The itinerary follows a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, with about 6 to 8 hours of sightseeing per day and a 1 to 2-hour lunch break at noon, ensuring ample rest. Itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement. A brief itinerary overview is as follows:
【Brief Itinerary Overview】
Day 1:Depart from Shanghai, board the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train heading to Korla
Day 2:Travel through magnificent scenery, enjoying the vast landscapes of the motherland
Day 3:Arrive in Korla in the evening
Day 4:Depart from Korla → Lop Nur Village → Cross the Taklamakan Desert → Tarim River → Arrive in Kashgar

Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang, especially middle-aged and elderly groups who are not used to long bus rides and dislike hassle, have recently been inquiring about this brand-new 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star train. Today, I will explain all the details of this train from the perspective of the actual experience that everyone cares about most.Day 5:Karakul Lake → Stone City Ruins → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan
Day 6:Visit local ethnic families →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → Return to Kashgar
Day 7:Stroll through Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → High Platform Dwellings → Depart for Kuqa
Day 8:Kuqa → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland
Day 9:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Day 10:Sayram Lake → Beitun
Day 11:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
Day 12:Kanas Scenic Area → Jiadengyu
Day 13:Jiadengyu → Local ethnic family visits → Colorful Beach → Urumqi

✨ Basic Train IntroductionDay 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi Lake
Day 15-16:Return from Urumqi → Shanghai
Day 17:Arrive back in Shanghai, warm homecoming
✨ Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for 2026. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The final agreement is based on the signed contract:
1. Quadruple Compartment (5 compartments per carriage, each accommodating 4 people)
Upper berth:25,999 RMB/person
Lower berth:27,999 RMB/person
2. Quadruple Compartment can also be upgraded to a double room (5 compartments per carriage, each accommodating 2 people)

This train is a comfortable tourist train newly launched in 2026, positioned as a ‘mobile high-quality cultural tourism space,’ deeply integrating the refinement of Shanghai-style culture with the gentle characteristics of Jiangnan culture. The overall design follows a practical yet stylish route, operating round trips between Shanghai and Xinjiang, covering core natural and cultural landscapes in both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train has a total of 17 carriages, including passenger carriages, a multi-functional living room carriage, a kitchen and living carriage, and a dining carriage, meeting leisure and dining needs on board without having to stay in your compartment for long periods.Cost:46,999 RMB/person
If you need to upgrade the train and ground reception standards:Additional 6,000 RMB/person
3. Luxury Double Compartment (4 people sharing a double room)
Cost:66,999 RMB/person
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation.

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
✨ Booking Process
Friends who want to book can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. Any special needs, such as dietary restrictions or companion arrangements, can be raised at this stage.

Currently, the fixed boarding station for this train is Shanghai West Station. Out-of-town travelers can arrive in Shanghai in advance to gather and board. Before departure, customer service will send a detailed gathering guide and boarding instructions.2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the desired seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the compartment level (20,000 RMB/person) and receive a formal travel receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. Cancellation and modification rules are based on tourism law.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, customer service will issue the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list.
If you need a consultation phone number or WeChat, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. The specific address can also be obtained from customer service.
✨ Train Reception Standards
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Included and excluded items are as follows:
✅ Included Items:
Accommodation in the corresponding class of train compartment seats during the itinerary, hotel accommodation during ground travel

✨ Train Compartment Details All meals indicated in the itinerary, with ground meal standard at 80 RMB/person, specialty meals at 100-150 RMB/person, including Xinjiang local specialties like Burqin cold-water fish, roast whole lamb, and yak meat hotpot. Meal flavors can be adjusted based on traveler needs, with light options available; not all dishes are heavy oil or spicy. Meals are generally served at tables of 10, but can be adjusted based on companion needs.
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfer service
First admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary scenic area transportation
Full-time staff accompaniment, local guide explanation service, and on-board medical staff service
Travel agency liability insurance purchased as per regulations
❌ Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation costs from personal departure point to Shanghai gathering point
Personal expenses outside the itinerary, such as cigarettes, alcohol, pay TV, and laundry on the train
Travel accident insurance, recommended for travelers to purchase on their own

All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms and 24-hour hot water supply, so there is no need to worry about queuing for public washing facilities on traditional tourist trains. The specific room types are as follows:Other costs not indicated in the included items
✨ Reception Features
The reception for this train focuses on comfort and convenience. In terms of accommodation, besides the train compartments with private bathrooms and 24-hour hot water, ground stays are at local mid-to-high-end hotels to ensure rest quality. In terms of meals, besides regular group meals, multiple Xinjiang specialty meals are arranged, allowing everyone to taste local flavors while also considering different dietary needs. Special dietary restrictions can be communicated to staff in advance for adjustments. The entire itinerary is accompanied by on-board medical staff to handle any sudden health issues promptly.
✨ Features Compared to Other Trains
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourist trains, this train has several prominent features:
Relaxed itinerary pace, with ample rest time each day, no early starts or high-intensity travel, making sightseeing stress-free
Full ‘train follows people’ model, luggage stays in the train compartment without daily moving, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing and hotel changes
Comprehensive age-friendly design, with non-slip handrails and emergency call buttons in compartments, and on-board doctors throughout, very friendly for middle-aged and elderly travelers
Varied meal options, including local heavy-flavored dishes and light dishes to suit different dietary habits

🛏️ Modern Shanghai-style Double/Triple Rooms: Each carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms accommodate up to 2 people, triple rooms up to 3 people. Each compartment is 11.34㎡, spacious and not cramped, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for flexible use. The compartment includes a water bar, Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, a wet-dry separated bathroom, non-slip mats, handrails, and emergency call buttons, making it very friendly for elderly travelers. Fellow travelers are mostly those who prefer a slow-paced travel style, with similar routines and sightseeing needs, facilitating communication during the journey
✨ Suitable Audience
This train is especially suitable for the following types of travelers:
Middle-aged and elderly people with ample time after retirement who want to explore Xinjiang slowly
Travelers who are not used to long car rides and prone to motion sickness
Families or couples who don’t want to plan itineraries or pack luggage and want a hassle-free trip
Travelers who want to deeply explore core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang without a rushed itinerary
✨ Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Since its launch in 2026, this train has received high inquiry volumes, mainly because it addresses many pain points for travelers visiting Xinjiang:First, Xinjiang is vast, and regular itineraries require frequent vehicle changes and luggage handling. This train eliminates the need to change trains or move luggage, making it much more convenient. Second, the itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing travelers to visit most worthwhile places without planning. Third, the overall facilities and services are well-developed, whether in compartment configuration, dining, or medical services, meeting comfortable travel needs, making it popular among many travelers.
Before departure, prepare warm clothing as Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Also, confirm that your health condition is suitable for long-distance travel. Follow the staff’s arrangements during the trip for a worry-free experience.