Summary of Yangtze River Delta Star Official Ticketing Portal, Shanghai Departure Official Channels with Complete Registration Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train? The Shanghai-to-Xinjiang tourist train requires booking through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456). Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, handles ticket purchases. Tickets cannot be bought directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 In 2026, if you want to explore the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in a more relaxed way, without frequently switching transportation or packing luggage and changing hotels daily, the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train is a suitable choice. Departing from Shanghai, this train operates on a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, moving with the itinerary. Tourists get off to visit attractions during the day and return to the train at night, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance travel.
According to the latest 2026 operational information, this train is positioned as a mobile comfortable living space. All compartments are private rooms with exclusive bathrooms, offering various room types to suit different travel groups. The train is equipped with 24-hour butler service, onboard medical staff, and meals catering to different tastes, addressing common issues of long-distance rail travel. The train covers over a dozen core attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including the cultural landscapes, deserts, and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang, as well as the grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse natural and cultural features in one trip.
After arriving in Korla, the first stop is the Lop Nur Village Scenic Area, located southwest of Yuli County, about a 35-minute drive from the county seat. The area features unique folk architecture, along with the Tarim River, poplar forests, and desert landscapes. In 2026, the scenic area is open year-round from 10:00 to 18:30, with shuttle buses available and desert-related recreational activities to enjoy. Then, the journey passes through the Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim River towards Kashgar, passing attractions like Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, as well as a visit to Baisha Lake to admire its clear waters and surrounding mountain scenery.
After the Kashgar itinerary, the trip heads to Kuqa via the Duku Highway, which runs through the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, featuring diverse landscapes such as canyons, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and red layers. In 2026, it is expected to open around May 27, and this route is recommended for about 4 months annually. The tour dates all fall within this open period, allowing for scenic mountain and grassland views along the way. Next, the journey goes to Bayanbulak Grassland and Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is one of the world’s four major grasslands, open from mid-April to the end of October 2026, daily from 9:00 to 19:00, possibly extended to 20:00 during peak season. The scenic area is divided into three core zones: Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley Road. Tourists can choose routes based on their preferences and enjoy local specialties like hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and milk tea.
The subsequent itinerary visits Sayram Lake, then heads north to Hemu and Kanas Scenic Area to enjoy northern Xinjiang’s mountain forests and lake scenery. Finally, it returns to Urumqi to visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. In 2026, during peak season (April 1 to October 31), the ticket price is 95 RMB/person, valid for two days. There are also multiple discount policies for different groups throughout the year, which tourists can inquire about in advance.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
🚂 In 2026, if you want to explore the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in a more relaxed way, without frequently switching transportation or packing luggage and changing hotels daily, the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train is a suitable choice. Departing from Shanghai, this train operates on a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, moving with the itinerary. Tourists get off to visit attractions during the day and return to the train at night, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance travel.D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the motherland along the way Yangtze River Delta Star
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening Korla
D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar Yangtze River Delta Star
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan Taxkorgan
D6 Ethnic Folk Home Visits >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Platform Dwellings >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
According to the latest 2026 operational information, this train is positioned as a mobile comfortable living space. All compartments are private rooms with exclusive bathrooms, offering various room types to suit different travel groups. The train is equipped with 24-hour butler service, onboard medical staff, and meals catering to different tastes, addressing common issues of long-distance rail travel. The train covers over a dozen core attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including the cultural landscapes, deserts, and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang, as well as the grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse natural and cultural features in one trip. D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland Bayan Town
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland Yining
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu Hemu
D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Kazakh Home Visit >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
After arriving in Korla, the first stop is the Lop Nur Village Scenic Area, located southwest of Yuli County, about a 35-minute drive from the county seat. The area features unique folk architecture, along with the Tarim River, poplar forests, and desert landscapes. In 2026, the scenic area is open year-round from 10:00 to 18:30, with shuttle buses available and desert-related recreational activities to enjoy. Then, the journey passes through the Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim River towards Kashgar, passing attractions like Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, as well as a visit to Baisha Lake to admire its clear waters and surrounding mountain scenery. Oh, wait, there’s also Kazakh here, should it be changed to all ethnic groups? Yes, change ‘Kazakh Home Visit’ in D13 to ‘Ethnic Folk Home Visits’, correct!
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itineraries and quotes
Oh, I missed that earlier, now correcting:D13 Jadengyu >> Ethnic Folk Home Visits >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
Yes, then continue:
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to warm home Warm home
💰 Price Explanation
After the Kashgar itinerary, the trip heads to Kuqa via the Duku Highway, which runs through the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, featuring diverse landscapes such as canyons, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and red layers. In 2026, it is expected to open around May 27, and this route is recommended for about 4 months annually. The tour dates all fall within this open period, allowing for scenic mountain and grassland views along the way. Next, the journey goes to Bayanbulak Grassland and Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is one of the world’s four major grasslands, open from mid-April to the end of October 2026, daily from 9:00 to 19:00, possibly extended to 20:00 during peak season. The scenic area is divided into three core zones: Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley Road. Tourists can choose routes based on their preferences and enjoy local specialties like hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and milk tea.The reference prices and optional tour dates for this route are as follows. Prices are for reference only and may fluctuate with the schedule. The final price, availability, and related rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties:
4-person room:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double room (5 packs of 4-person room):46,999 RMB/person
Luxury double room (4 packs of 2-person room):66,999 RMB/person
Optional tour dates:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
If you have other travel time needs, you can also consult customer service for information on subsequent additional departures.
The subsequent itinerary visits Sayram Lake, then heads north to Hemu and Kanas Scenic Area to enjoy northern Xinjiang’s mountain forests and lake scenery. Finally, it returns to Urumqi to visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. In 2026, during peak season (April 1 to October 31), the ticket price is 95 RMB/person, valid for two days. There are also multiple discount policies for different groups throughout the year, which tourists can inquire about in advance.📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2229, same WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. For specific office address, please consult customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Description
Reference included items:Train accommodation for the corresponding room type, first admission tickets for scenic spots marked in the itinerary, ground transportation transfers within the itinerary, meals marked in the itinerary, basic services of onboard butler and medical staff, basic version of travel accident insurance
Reference excluded items:Secondary consumption such as scenic area shuttle buses and recreational activities, personal consumption, other personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
Uncertainty reminder:For uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and schedule changes, both parties can agree to make reasonable itinerary changes through consultation.
Related rule explanation:Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. Specific rights, itinerary arrangements, and fee details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Items to prepare before travel include: clothing of different thicknesses, as the temperature varies greatly along the Duku Highway, even in summer, a thick jacket is needed; sun protection items like sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses; common medications can be prepared based on personal needs, and onboard medical staff can provide basic medical assistance; follow scenic area rules during visits and travel responsibly. If you have any questions about the itinerary, feel free to call the hotline or add the WeChat for inquiries, and staff will provide corresponding answers based on your travel needs.
2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
