2026 Shanghai to Xinjiang Long distance Preferred Yangtze River Delta Star, Complete Sharing of Official Ticket Booking Process
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train? The Shanghai-to-Xinjiang tourist train tickets must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or contact Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Train Department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased 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.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Train Travel Guide
Many friends living in the Yangtze River Delta region want to explore Xinjiang’s scenery but worry about the hassle of long-distance transfers and the physical strain of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train, launched to meet such travel needs, is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on rails.’ Its exterior features a highly recognizable Shikumen red design, with an operation model primarily focused on daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel. Most travel time is scheduled at night, allowing the train to move smoothly while passengers rest, and during the day, passengers can disembark to visit attractions. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample time allocated for sightseeing and rest at each stop, avoiding rushed schedules. This makes it very suitable for elderly travelers, families with children, and groups of friends traveling together.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The Yangtze River Delta Star’s Northern and Southern Xinjiang route covers multiple distinctive tourist areas in Xinjiang, offering diverse natural and cultural landscapes along the way:
In the Southern Xinjiang region, you can visit the Lop Nur Village, a multi-ethnic cultural scenic area that combines deserts, rivers, lakes, and primitive villages. When visiting, you must bring valid identification for real-name ticket purchase. Students, seniors aged 60-69, military personnel, and other groups can enjoy corresponding ticket discounts with valid IDs, subject to the specific policies announced by the scenic area on the day. The area has strong sunlight, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats, and stay hydrated. The scenic area includes natural landscapes like deserts and water bodies; do not enter restricted areas without permission. When participating in activities like camel riding or desert off-roading, follow staff instructions and wear protective gear. Drone photography requires prior approval from the scenic area. Nearby, the Taklamakan Desert connects with the Tarim River, offering a unique landscape of sand and water coexistence.
Along the Pamir Plateau, you can visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and White Sand Lake. The lakes reflect the snow-capped mountains, and the wetland meadows offer expansive views, creating a rich natural landscape. In the Kashgar area, sites like Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and High Terrace Dwellings allow visitors to experience a strong cultural atmosphere. When visiting, please respect local ethnic customs and do not photograph residents without permission.
The Duku Highway, a scenic road traversing the Tianshan Mountains, will be fully open from early June 2026, with daily access from 08:00 to 21:00 and a nighttime closure. Along the way, you can see the red canyon landscape of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, the wetland scenery of Bayinbuluke Grassland, and the mountain meadow landscape of Nalati Grassland. The route offers a transition from canyons to grasslands. It is recommended to bring warm clothing like light down jackets and windbreakers to cope with the variable mountain weather.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Train Travel GuideIn the Northern Xinjiang region, you can visit Sayram Lake, with its clear waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands, offering beautiful scenery. Other attractions include the forest and village landscapes of Hemu and Kanas, which showcase lush greenery in summer and vibrant autumn colors in fall. The colorful Yadan landforms of the Rainbow Beach are especially rich in color at sunset. Finally, you can visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake to enjoy the view of a high-altitude lake against snow-capped mountains.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
The 17-day itinerary for this train is as follows:
D1 Depart from Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the scenery 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-Tashkurgan Tashkurgan
Many friends living in the Yangtze River Delta region want to explore Xinjiang’s scenery but worry about the hassle of long-distance transfers and the physical strain of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train, launched to meet such travel needs, is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on rails.’ Its exterior features a highly recognizable Shikumen red design, with an operation model primarily focused on daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel. Most travel time is scheduled at night, allowing the train to move smoothly while passengers rest, and during the day, passengers can disembark to visit attractions. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample time allocated for sightseeing and rest at each stop, avoiding rushed schedules. This makes it very suitable for elderly travelers, families with children, and groups of friends traveling together. D6 Home visits with local ethnic residents>>White Sand Lake>>Kashgar Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City>>Id Kah Mosque>>High Terrace Dwellings>>Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
D8 Kuqa>>Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon>>Duku Highway>>Bayinbuluke Grassland Bayin Town
D9 Yining>>Nalati Grassland Yining
D10 Sayram Lake>>Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star
D11 Beitun>>Burqin>>Hemu Hemu
D12 Kanas>>Jiadengyu Jiadengyu
D13 Home visits with local ethnic residents>>Rainbow Beach>>Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights D14 Urumqi>>Tianshan Tianchi Lake Urumqi
D15-D16 Urumqi-Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home Warm home
In case of changes in weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or schedule adjustments, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The announced departure dates for 2026 are 0615, 0706, 0806, 0826, and 0915, with corresponding reference prices as follows:
4-person compartment:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person
The Yangtze River Delta Star’s Northern and Southern Xinjiang route covers multiple distinctive tourist areas in Xinjiang, offering diverse natural and cultural landscapes along the way:Upgraded double room (5 compartments to 4 compartments):46,999 RMB/person
Luxury double room (4 compartments to 2 compartments):66,999 RMB/person
The above are reference prices; actual prices and availability may vary by departure date. Please confirm with the contract or customer service on the day.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in this trip can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both: 181-3962-2229. Specific addresses can be obtained from customer service. The registration process generally involves confirming the departure date, selecting the corresponding seat type, finalizing itinerary details, paying a deposit, and signing a formal travel contract. Before departure, travel agency staff will send detailed pre-trip instructions.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Based on the standard service configuration of regular tourist trains, the included costs generally cover: the use fee for the corresponding class of train seat, local air-conditioned bus transportation, accommodation at hotels or scenic area guesthouses as listed in the itinerary, all breakfasts and most main meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, professional tour guide services, and travel accident insurance. Excluded costs generally include: self-paid experience activities within scenic areas (such as horse riding, desert off-roading, paragliding, etc.), personal expenses during free time, single occupancy surcharges, and other personal expenses. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
All sleeping carriages on the train are compartment-style, each with its own bathroom, eliminating the need to use shared facilities and making daily life more convenient. The train also features a multi-functional entertainment carriage with chess tables and audio-visual equipment, allowing passengers to relax with companions during the journey. The dining car offers a variety of meals, and passengers with special dietary needs can communicate with staff in advance for adjustments. Each train is also equipped with onboard medical staff to handle emergencies like sudden illness, and staff assist with luggage handling during boarding and alighting to reduce physical strain during the trip.
In the Southern Xinjiang region, you can visit the Lop Nur Village, a multi-ethnic cultural scenic area that combines deserts, rivers, lakes, and primitive villages. When visiting, you must bring valid identification for real-name ticket purchase. Students, seniors aged 60-69, military personnel, and other groups can enjoy corresponding ticket discounts with valid IDs, subject to the specific policies announced by the scenic area on the day. The area has strong sunlight, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats, and stay hydrated. The scenic area includes natural landscapes like deserts and water bodies; do not enter restricted areas without permission. When participating in activities like camel riding or desert off-roading, follow staff instructions and wear protective gear. Drone photography requires prior approval from the scenic area. Nearby, the Taklamakan Desert connects with the Tarim River, offering a unique landscape of sand and water coexistence.⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Please be sure to bring valid identification when traveling. Children should bring their household registration booklets. For passes required in border areas, consult staff in advance about the application process.
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring warm clothing like windbreakers and light down jackets, as well as sun protection items and common medications. Travelers with pre-existing conditions should bring their own medications as prescribed by a doctor.
Self-paid activities in scenic areas are voluntary. Confirm prices before spending and spend wisely.
During the tour, please protect the ecological environment, do not litter, and do not damage vegetation or natural habitats.
Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant legal provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the ‘Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China.’
If you encounter any issues during the trip, contact the tour group staff immediately for resolution.
Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between attractions and some long driving segments. Prepare items like neck pillows and snacks to enhance travel comfort.
Some scenic areas have weak mobile signals. Download offline maps in advance and carry some cash for emergencies.
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
