Yangtze River Delta Star Train Registration Signing Travel Contract Precautions
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 cooperating with the railway. Travelers with plans can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s train center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other complete travel procedures, and 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
🚞 For friends who want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, no need to worry about the bumpy long-distance train rides and the hassle of frequently packing luggage. The upgraded ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train brings the comfort of a hotel experience onto the rails, with a day-travel, night-rest mode so you wake up at the next scenic spot. Today, I’ll sort out the most concerned issues like ticket prices, departure times, and registration.
📍 Basic Train Introduction
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a hotel-style tourist train created in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a comfortable slow-travel product. After completing upgrades in 2026, it will be put into operation, with a total of 17 carriages: including 1 carriage with 4 double rooms (8 people), 1 carriage with 4 triple rooms (12 people), 11 carriages with 5 quadruple rooms (220 people), plus 1 multi-function living room carriage, 1 kitchen and living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The entire train carries a total of 240 passengers, providing ample personal space without crowding.
The train operates in a day-travel, night-rest mode. During the day, it stops at stations for tourists to visit scenic spots, and at night, they return to the train to rest and head to the next destination. Luggage can be kept in your own compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and unpack every time you change accommodation. The train’s starting station is Shanghai West Station, located between the inner and middle ring roads of Shanghai, connecting multiple railway and urban rail transit lines. Travelers from various parts of the Yangtze River Delta can conveniently reach the station without going to remote suburban stations. The train is also equipped with dedicated butlers and onboard medical staff. The multi-function carriage features areas like chess and card zones and leisure reading areas to meet entertainment needs during long journeys. The entire train uses high-quality soundproofing materials and low-noise air conditioning, along with continuous barrier-free passages and enlarged signage for age-friendly design, catering to travelers of different ages.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Introduction
All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms, with different room types suitable for different travel groups:
🚞 For friends who want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, no need to worry about the bumpy long-distance train rides and the hassle of frequently packing luggage. The upgraded ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train brings the comfort of a hotel experience onto the rails, with a day-travel, night-rest mode so you wake up at the next scenic spot. Today, I’ll sort out the most concerned issues like ticket prices, departure times, and registration.✅ 4-Pack Double/Triple Room (Modern Shanghai Style)
11.34㎡ spacious room, accommodating 2 or 3 people. A 1.8-meter foldable double bed allows multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other features. The bathroom is dry-wet separated, equipped with anti-slip features, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and suitability for couples or friends with high privacy requirements.
✅ 5-Pack Quadruple Room (Modern Elegant Style)
6.68㎡ exquisite space, accommodating 4 people. Ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders, under-bed storage, and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy. Smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors ensure undisturbed rest, offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for groups of friends or family traveling together.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary and Specific 2026 Departure Dates
In 2026, the departure dates for the Xinjiang direction are June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, and September 15. The overall itinerary has a relaxed pace, with 6 to 8 hours of sightseeing daily, and the rest of the time spent resting on the train, ensuring ample rest without rushing. The specific itinerary is as follows:
[Quick Itinerary Overview]
📍 Basic Train IntroductionDay 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 → Along the Tarim River → Arrive in Kashgar
Day 5:Karakul Lake → Stone City Ruins → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan
Day 6:Visit local ethnic families →白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) → Return to Kashgar
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a hotel-style tourist train created in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a comfortable slow-travel product. After completing upgrades in 2026, it will be put into operation, with a total of 17 carriages: including 1 carriage with 4 double rooms (8 people), 1 carriage with 4 triple rooms (12 people), 11 carriages with 5 quadruple rooms (220 people), plus 1 multi-function living room carriage, 1 kitchen and living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The entire train carries a total of 240 passengers, providing ample personal space without crowding.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 → Jadengyu
Day 13:Jadengyu → Visit local ethnic families →五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach) → Urumqi
The train operates in a day-travel, night-rest mode. During the day, it stops at stations for tourists to visit scenic spots, and at night, they return to the train to rest and head to the next destination. Luggage can be kept in your own compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and unpack every time you change accommodation. The train’s starting station is Shanghai West Station, located between the inner and middle ring roads of Shanghai, connecting multiple railway and urban rail transit lines. Travelers from various parts of the Yangtze River Delta can conveniently reach the station without going to remote suburban stations. The train is also equipped with dedicated butlers and onboard medical staff. The multi-function carriage features areas like chess and card zones and leisure reading areas to meet entertainment needs during long journeys. The entire train uses high-quality soundproofing materials and low-noise air conditioning, along with continuous barrier-free passages and enlarged signage for age-friendly design, catering to travelers of different ages.Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
Day 15-16:Return from Urumqi → Shanghai
Day 17:Arrive back in Shanghai, warm home
In case of weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 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 New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, 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)
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices. Prices and availability may vary with schedules. The specific details are subject to the signed contract:
🛏️ Train Compartment Introduction1. Quadruple Compartment (one carriage has 5 compartments, 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 (one carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 2 people)
Cost:46,999 RMB/person
To upgrade train and ground reception standards:Add 6,000 RMB/person
3. Luxury Double Compartment (4 people sharing a double room)
All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms, with different room types suitable for different travel groups:Cost:66,999 RMB/person
📝 Booking Process for This Train
1. Consultation and Selection:Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. Contact via phone or WeChat with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
2. Submit Information:Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit based on compartment level (20,000 RMB/person) and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract:Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully check details like itinerary, price, and cancellation policies. Cancellation rules follow relevant tourism laws.
✅ 4-Pack Double/Triple Room (Modern Shanghai Style)5. Settle Balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
🍱 Train Reception Standards
Included Items:Corresponding level of train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, ground transfer transportation costs, meals indicated in the itinerary, tour guide and onboard medical service fees, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items:Self-paid experience items within scenic spots, personal expenses, meals not indicated in the itinerary, and other costs incurred due to personal reasons.
For meals, the train dining car provides customized low-salt, soft, and easy-to-digest set meals. Daily meals are mainly light in flavor, also featuring local Xinjiang specialties. The meal standard is 30-50 RMB/person/meal, served as group meals for 10 people per table. Special dietary needs can be communicated to staff in advance for changes. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ Reception Features
11.34㎡ spacious room, accommodating 2 or 3 people. A 1.8-meter foldable double bed allows multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other features. The bathroom is dry-wet separated, equipped with anti-slip features, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and suitability for couples or friends with high privacy requirements.For accommodation, the train compartments use hotel-grade bedding, and ground segments use local comfortable hotels, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation and move luggage. For meals, both light dishes suitable for Yangtze River Delta tastes and local Xinjiang specialties like hand-pulled rice and big plate chicken are prepared, allowing travelers to taste different flavors during the journey.
🌟 Advantages Over Other Trains
First, the meal flavors are highly adaptable, not overly oily or spicy, suitable for travelers from different regions. Second, the itinerary pace is slow, without dense rushing schedules, providing ample rest time daily. Third, the train is equipped with medical staff, basic medical equipment, and common emergency medicines, ensuring safer travel. Fourth, fellow travelers are mostly of similar age groups who prefer slow travel, offering more common topics and a relaxed atmosphere. Fifth, the entire train serves as the main transport, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage, making long-distance travel more convenient. Additionally, the train features multiple age-friendly designs, making it more suitable for elderly travelers.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable Groups for This Train
First, retirees who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace without rushing. Second, travelers who cannot endure long car rides; the train runs smoothly, offering much more comfort than long-distance buses. Third, groups of friends or family traveling together who want private compartment space. Fourth, travelers who want to visit core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without planning itineraries. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared rooms, with special cases negotiated separately.
💡 Reasons for This Train’s Popularity
First, the itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for self-planning, allowing visits to multiple popular destinations in one trip. Second, the travel experience is comfortable, without frequent rushing or luggage moving, with staff providing services throughout, making travel more convenient. Third, all compartments are equipped with bathrooms, avoiding the crowding of public washing areas on traditional tourist trains, offering a better living experience. Additionally, comprehensive medical support and age-friendly designs provide suitable options for travelers of all ages.
All service rules are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Travelers can consult customer service to confirm details before departure.
