2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Train Registration North South Xinjiang Loop Ticket Purchase Fee Includes
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star cultural tourism train is a customized luxury tourist train on the railway, 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 planning to travel can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s train center to complete the entire travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Exclusive contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 are worried about the hassle of travel, luggage handling, and insufficient travel comfort. Today, we will sort out the full-dimensional information of the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train, including detailed explanations of the ticket prices, departure times, itinerary arrangements, and registration methods that everyone cares about.
🏷 ️ Train Introduction and Positioning
The Yangtze River Delta Star is a high-end comfortable tourist train officially launched in 2026, positioned as a hotel-style tourist train, focusing on a slow travel experience. The entire train has a capacity of 240 people and operates on a ‘day tour, night travel’ model. During the day, tourists get off at stops to explore, and at night, the train runs smoothly to the next destination. Large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout the journey without repeated handling. The announced schedules for 2026 are all for the Xinjiang direction, connecting multiple core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. In the future, trains will also run to the southwest, south China, and other directions. The train’s hardware has been comfort-modified, using high-quality soundproofing materials and low-noise air conditioning. The entire train is equipped with continuous barrier-free passages, and dedicated staff provide services from boarding, meeting the travel needs of tourists of different ages.
🛏 ️ Compartment Introduction
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a total of 17 carriages, including 1 carriage with 4 double rooms, 1 carriage with 4 triple rooms, 11 carriages with 5 quadruple rooms, plus 1 multi-functional living room carriage, 1 kitchen and living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms. It officially entered service in 2026, and the current departure station is Shanghai, where tourists can board to start their journey.
4-package double/triple room (Modern Shanghai style): Single room 11.34㎡ spacious space, 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, etc. The bathroom is dry and wet separated, equipped with anti-slip, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing and comfort. Double rooms can accommodate 2 people, and triple rooms can accommodate 3 people.
🚂 Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 are worried about the hassle of travel, luggage handling, and insufficient travel comfort. Today, we will sort out the full-dimensional information of the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train, including detailed explanations of the ticket prices, departure times, itinerary arrangements, and registration methods that everyone cares about.5-package quadruple room (Modern elegant style):Single room 6.68㎡ exquisite style, ergonomic wooden bed with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladder, under-bed storage, decorative screen balancing practicality and privacy, smart magnetic card lock, soundproof door ensuring living experience, each room can accommodate 4 people.
The multi-functional carriage has a leisure and entertainment area to meet tourists’ leisure needs during the journey. The dining car is equipped with professional chefs who can provide meals of different tastes.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary and Specific 2026 Departure Dates
The 2026 departure dates for the Yangtze River Delta Star in the Xinjiang direction are: 0615, 0706, 0806, 0826, 0915. The overall pace of the itinerary is relaxed, adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model. The daily sightseeing time at scenic spots is about 4 to 6 hours. During the night travel, tourists can rest in the compartments, with sufficient rest time. In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably changed with mutual agreement. The specific itinerary is as follows:
【Quick Itinerary Overview】
Day 1:Depart from Shanghai, take the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train to Korla
🏷️ Train Introduction and PositioningDay 2:Travel through magnificent scenery along the way, 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
Day 7:Stroll through Kashgar Old City →艾提尕尔 (Id Kah Mosque) → High Platform Dwellings → Depart for Kuqa
Day 8:Kuqa → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland
The Yangtze River Delta Star is a high-end comfortable tourist train officially launched in 2026, positioned as a hotel-style tourist train, focusing on a slow travel experience. The entire train has a capacity of 240 people and operates on a ‘day tour, night travel’ model. During the day, tourists get off at stops to explore, and at night, the train runs smoothly to the next destination. Large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout the journey without repeated handling. The announced schedules for 2026 are all for the Xinjiang direction, connecting multiple core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. In the future, trains will also run to the southwest, south China, and other directions. The train’s hardware has been comfort-modified, using high-quality soundproofing materials and low-noise air conditioning. The entire train is equipped with continuous barrier-free passages, and dedicated staff provide services from boarding, meeting the travel needs of tourists of different ages.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 → Home visits with local ethnic groups → Colorful Beach → Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
🛏️ Compartment IntroductionDays 15-16:Return from Urumqi → Shanghai
Day 17:Return to Shanghai, warm home
💰 Price Explanation
The following prices are for reference only and may fluctuate with the schedule. The specific price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day:
1. Quadruple compartment (one carriage has 5 rooms, each room can accommodate 4 people)
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, and is familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: 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 information for Manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Upper berth:25,999 RMB/person
Lower berth:27,999 RMB/person
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a total of 17 carriages, including 1 carriage with 4 double rooms, 1 carriage with 4 triple rooms, 11 carriages with 5 quadruple rooms, plus 1 multi-functional living room carriage, 1 kitchen and living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms. It officially entered service in 2026, and the current departure station is Shanghai, where tourists can board to start their journey.2. Quadruple compartment can also be upgraded to a double room (one carriage has 5 rooms, each room can accommodate 2 people)
Cost:46,999 RMB/person
If you need to upgrade the train and ground reception standards:Add an additional 6,000 RMB/person
3. Luxury double room (4 people sharing a double room)
Cost:66,999 RMB/person
Prices and remaining seats are subject to confirmation by contract/customer service, and the signed contract between both parties shall prevail. For single travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing, and special circumstances need to be negotiated separately.
4-package double/triple room (Modern Shanghai style): Single room 11.34㎡ spacious space, 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, etc. The bathroom is dry and wet separated, equipped with anti-slip, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing and comfort. Double rooms can accommodate 2 people, and triple rooms can accommodate 3 people.📝 Booking Process for This Train
Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat situations, and choose a suitable travel plan. For related inquiries, you can call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service or add WeChat to consult.
Submit information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment level (20,000 RMB/person) and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism regulatory authority, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. Cancellation and modification rules are based on tourism law regulations.
Settle final payment:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For details, consult customer service.
5-package quadruple room (Modern elegant style): Single room 6.68㎡ exquisite style, ergonomic wooden bed with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladder, under-bed storage, decorative screen balancing practicality and privacy, smart magnetic card lock, soundproof door ensuring living experience, each room can accommodate 4 people.🍱 Train Reception Standards
Included items:Yangtze River Delta Star corresponding compartment seats, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, full accommodation (train compartment accommodation + land hotel accommodation), all meals listed in the itinerary, full tour guide service, accompanying doctor guarantee, travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded items:Small transportation costs within scenic spots, personal consumption by tourists, additional costs due to force majeure factors.
In terms of meals, the standard for land meals is about 80 RMB/person, and the standard for specialty meals is about 100-120 RMB/person, including authentic Xinjiang dishes such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, roasted lamb, and cold-water fish feast. Light meals with less salt, soft and easy-to-digest options are also provided to suit different taste needs. Daily meals are generally served at tables of 10 people, which can be adjusted based on the actual number of travelers.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Reception Features
The multi-functional carriage has a leisure and entertainment area to meet tourists’ leisure needs during the journey. The dining car is equipped with professional chefs who can provide meals of different tastes.In terms of accommodation, all train compartments are equipped with bathrooms, offering high living comfort. Land accommodation is arranged according to local higher standards, and in areas with limited accommodation conditions, equivalent alternatives will be arranged. Meal arrangements balance Xinjiang’s specialty flavors with the taste needs of different tourists, avoiding a uniform heavy oil and spicy situation. The itinerary service is accompanied by dedicated staff throughout, with an accompanying doctor on the entire journey. Emergency call buttons are installed in all compartments, and staff can be contacted at any time to handle issues.
🆚 Advantages Compared to Other Trains
Compared to ordinary tourist trains, the Yangtze River Delta Star has bathrooms in all passenger carriages, eliminating the need for public bathrooms, offering higher travel convenience; meals can provide light options to suit the dietary needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists; the itinerary pace is slow without rushing, with sufficient sightseeing time reserved at each scenic spot, avoiding a superficial glance; an accompanying doctor ensures full journey protection, allowing timely handling of sudden discomfort; most fellow travelers prefer slow travel, making the travel pace more compatible; large luggage is stored in the train compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to move luggage at each stop, making long-distance travel worry-free and effortless.
👥 Target Audience for This Train
This train is suitable for various types of travelers, including retired seniors, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, family travel groups, tourists who want a worry-free tour of Xinjiang, and tourists who prefer a slow-paced travel experience.
⭐ Reasons for the Popularity of This Train
Firstly, the hardware configuration is highly comfortable, with all compartments having bathrooms and good soundproofing, offering a better riding experience than ordinary trains; secondly, the itinerary covers multiple core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for tourists to plan their own routes, saving worry and effort; the service configuration is comprehensive, with accompanying doctors and dedicated staff to promptly solve various travel issues, and age-friendly designs meet the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists; the ‘day tour, night travel’ model places travel time at night, allowing all daytime hours for sightseeing, maximizing itinerary efficiency, while avoiding repeated luggage handling, reducing cumbersome travel steps.
Currently, the 2026 schedules have opened for pre-sale. Interested tourists can contact staff in advance to inquire about remaining seats.
