Multiple Travelers from Shanghai Booking the Yangtze River Delta Star, Official Portal, Ticketing Channels, and Purchase Process Explanation
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Shanghai-to-Xinjiang tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456). Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Department, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229, handles ticket purchases. Tickets cannot be bought directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Deep Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang Travel Guide
As the summer travel season approaches, many tourists planning long-distance trips are looking for products with a relaxed pace and no need to frequently move luggage. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a choice that meets these needs. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on rails,’ this exclusive tourist train features a highly recognizable Shikumen red design. All sleeping cars are compartment-style, with each compartment equipped with a private bathroom, so you don’t have to share living space with strangers or use public washing areas, making daily life more convenient. The train also includes a multi-functional entertainment car with chess tables and audio-visual equipment, allowing you to relax with friends and family during the journey. The dining car is designed with elderly-friendly features, offering low-salt, low-fat, soft, and easy-to-digest meals. Tourists with special dietary needs can communicate with staff in advance to adjust meal flavors to suit different preferences. Each train is staffed with professional guides, accompanying attendants, and medical personnel who follow up on tourists’ needs throughout the trip, ensuring immediate response to emergencies like health issues. For tourists with mobility difficulties, there are green channels for boarding and alighting, with staff assisting with luggage to reduce waiting time and physical exertion.
The deep tour route of Southern and Northern Xinjiang launched this time covers the cultural relics and desert poplar landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, as well as the grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang. It also includes a special section of the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway is expected to officially open on June 5, 2026, and the scheduled tour dates just cover the suitable travel period for the highway, allowing tourists to experience the unique scenery of different regions of Xinjiang in one go:
The Southern Xinjiang section allows you to visit the Lop Nur Village, getting up close to the natural landscapes of the Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim River; enjoy the clear scenery of highland lakes at Karakul Lake, and visit historical and natural sites like the Stone City and Golden Grassland; explore the vibrant atmosphere of Kashgar Old City, and see the distinctive architecture of Id Kah Mosque and High-Altitude Folk Houses;
The Duku Highway section lets you traverse the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, observe the unique landforms of red-layer canyons, cross different landscape zones of the Duku Highway, and visit the wetland ecological landscape of Bayanbulak Grassland;
The Northern Xinjiang section allows you to explore the mountain meadow scenery of Nalati Grassland, enjoy the clear views of highland lakes at Sayram Lake, visit the forest villages of Hemu and Kanas, and finally experience the beauty of high mountain lakes at Tianchi Lake.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Deep Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang Travel GuideThe specific arrangements for this trip are as follows. Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, and schedule changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement:
D1 Depart from Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes 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-Taxian County Taxian County
D6 Home visits to various ethnic groups>>White Sand Lake>>Kashgar Kashgar
As the summer travel season approaches, many tourists planning long-distance trips are looking for products with a relaxed pace and no need to frequently move luggage. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a choice that meets these needs. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on rails,’ this exclusive tourist train features a highly recognizable Shikumen red design. All sleeping cars are compartment-style, with each compartment equipped with a private bathroom, so you don’t have to share living space with strangers or use public washing areas, making daily life more convenient. The train also includes a multi-functional entertainment car with chess tables and audio-visual equipment, allowing you to relax with friends and family during the journey. The dining car is designed with elderly-friendly features, offering low-salt, low-fat, soft, and easy-to-digest meals. Tourists with special dietary needs can communicate with staff in advance to adjust meal flavors to suit different preferences. Each train is staffed with professional guides, accompanying attendants, and medical personnel who follow up on tourists’ needs throughout the trip, ensuring immediate response to emergencies like health issues. For tourists with mobility difficulties, there are green channels for boarding and alighting, with staff assisting with luggage to reduce waiting time and physical exertion. D7 Kashgar Old City>>Id Kah Mosque>>High-Altitude Folk Houses>>Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
D8 Kuqa>>Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon>>Duku Highway>>Bayanbulak 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 Jiadengyu>>Home visits to various ethnic groups>>Colorful 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 friend to receive itinerary and pricing
The deep tour route of Southern and Northern Xinjiang launched this time covers the cultural relics and desert poplar landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, as well as the grasslands, lakes, and mountain scenery of Northern Xinjiang. It also includes a special section of the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway is expected to officially open on June 5, 2026, and the scheduled tour dates just cover the suitable travel period for the highway, allowing tourists to experience the unique scenery of different regions of Xinjiang in one go: D14 Urumqi>>Tianchi Lake Urumqi
D15-D16 Urumqi-Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to warm home Warm home
💴 Price and Tour Date Description
The tour dates and reference prices for the 2026 departures are as follows. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract prevails:
4-person compartment:Upper berth 25,999 RMB/person, lower berth 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double compartment (5 compartments converted to 4-person):46,999 RMB/person
The Southern Xinjiang section allows you to visit the Lop Nur Village, getting up close to the natural landscapes of the Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim River; enjoy the clear scenery of highland lakes at Karakul Lake, and visit historical and natural sites like the Stone City and Golden Grassland; explore the vibrant atmosphere of Kashgar Old City, and see the distinctive architecture of Id Kah Mosque and High-Altitude Folk Houses;Luxury double compartment (4 compartments converted to 2-person):66,999 RMB/person
Available tour dates:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
The above are reference prices, subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2229, same WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. For address information, consult customer service.
📝 Cost and Service Description
1. Basic train services: Includes accommodation in the corresponding berth on the special train, hotel accommodation on the ground as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots as indicated, full tour guide service, accompanying medical support, and meals as indicated in the itinerary.
The Duku Highway section lets you traverse the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, observe the unique landforms of red-layer canyons, cross different landscape zones of the Duku Highway, and visit the wetland ecological landscape of Bayanbulak Grassland;2. Excluded costs: Personal consumption items not indicated in the itinerary, costs for non-first admission tickets, shuttle buses, and experience activities within scenic spots, additional costs for medical treatment or rescue due to personal reasons, and extra costs due to force majeure.
3. Service tips: The special train operates on a ‘travel by day, move by night’ model, with most travel time at night while you rest, and daytime for disembarking to visit attractions. The itinerary is designed with a relaxed pace, with ample time for sightseeing and rest at each spot, avoiding rushed schedules. Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, tickets, and hotel room types, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant tourism laws. All service details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🎒 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a light jacket and windproof clothing. For high-altitude areas, prepare warm clothes. The UV rays are strong, so bring sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses.
In 2026, several scenic spots in Xinjiang implement visitor limits. For example, Xiata Scenic Area limits daily visitors to 10,000 and self-driving cars to 500 per day, requiring ticket reservations 3 days in advance. Staff will assist with scenic spot reservations during the trip. Tourists can also check public information from the relevant scenic spots for the latest entry requirements.
The Duku Highway’s accessibility is heavily influenced by weather. In 2026, it is expected to be open from June 5 to around October 25, with vehicles allowed to enter from 9:00 to 20:00 daily. Vehicles with more than 7 seats need prior approval. The itinerary will be adjusted based on real-time road conditions to ensure smooth travel.
Please bring valid identification documents. Scenic spot entry and hotel check-in require identity verification. Tourists with relevant discount cards can bring them to enjoy corresponding ticket reductions if eligible.
Xinjiang is vast with long distances between scenic spots, and ground travel times can be long. Prepare portable pillows, snacks, etc., to enhance travel comfort.
2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
