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How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Shanghai-to-Xinjiang tourist train must be booked 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 Xinjiang Train Travel Guide:Booking methods, price details, and itinerary highlights
Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about its vast territory, long distances between attractions, time-consuming transfers, and the hassle of frequently packing luggage and changing hotels, which diminishes the travel experience. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train solves these problems: you stay on the train throughout the journey, large luggage can be left on the berth without daily moving, and the itinerary covers multiple popular attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, allowing you to enjoy Xinjiang’s scenery without planning your own route.
📍 Key highlights of the route
High seasonal suitability: The released departure dates are June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, and September 15, all within Xinjiang’s optimal travel season. According to the 2026 Duku Highway opening notice, it fully opens in early June and closes in early October, so all departures cover the Duku Highway’s operating period, allowing smooth travel along its scenic route.
Comprehensive attraction coverage: The itinerary includes southern Xinjiang’s Korla, Lop Nur Village, Taklamakan Desert, Tarim River, Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Tianshan Grand Canyon, as well as the Pamir Plateau’s Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and northern Xinjiang’s Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. You can experience both southern and northern Xinjiang’s diverse scenery without multiple trips.
Lop Nur Village Scenic Area reopened in August 2025, operating daily from 10:00 to 21:00, with ticket sales stopping at 19:30. The area features desert, water bodies, and other natural landscapes, plus local folk culture experiences. Visitors must bring valid ID for real-name ticket purchase. Students, seniors aged 60-69, military personnel, etc., can enjoy discounts with valid ID, subject to the scenic area’s daily announcements.
Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, at the foot of Muztagh Ata, changes color with light—from deep blue to light yellow to orange—surrounded by open grasslands often dotted with livestock. The scenic area is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, with entry stopping at 20:00. Due to high altitude, prepare for altitude sickness in advance, bring common medications, avoid strenuous activity, and inform staff if unwell.
The Duku Highway, a scenic road through the Tianshan Mountains, operates daily from 08:00 to 21:00 in 2026 with nighttime traffic guidance. The itinerary enters the highway during operating hours, offering views of canyons, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. Due to changeable mountain weather, bring a windbreaker, light down jacket, sunscreen, and rain gear. Take shelter nearby in severe weather.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Train Travel Guide: Booking methods, price details, and itinerary highlightsSayram Lake is surrounded by colorful wildflowers in summer, with distant snow-capped mountains and clear lake water; Nalati Grassland has lush grass and rolling meadows; Hemu’s wooden villages, forests, and morning mist create a fresh, relaxing scene; Kanas Lake changes color, with well-preserved primeval forests. These attractions are all popular among tourists.
📝 Reference itinerary
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the beautiful 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
D6 Ethnic home visits >>白沙湖>> Kashgar Kashgar
Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about its vast territory, long distances between attractions, time-consuming transfers, and the hassle of frequently packing luggage and changing hotels, which diminishes the travel experience. The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train solves these problems: you stay on the train throughout the journey, large luggage can be left on the berth without daily moving, and the itinerary covers multiple popular attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, allowing you to enjoy Xinjiang’s scenery without planning your own route. D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Platform Dwellings >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan 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 >> Ethnic home visits >>五彩滩>> Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi
📍 Key highlights of the route D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to warm home Warm home
The above itinerary is for reference. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
💰 Reference price explanation
Reference prices are as follows:
4-person compartment:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double room (5 compartments into 4 compartments):46,999 RMB/person
Luxury double room (4 compartments into 2 compartments):66,999 RMB/person
High seasonal suitability: The released departure dates are June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, and September 15, all within Xinjiang’s optimal travel season. According to the 2026 Duku Highway opening notice, it fully opens in early June and closes in early October, so all departures cover the Duku Highway’s operating period, allowing smooth travel along its scenic route.Corresponding departure dates:June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, September 15
The above prices are for reference. Prices and availability may vary by departure. The final confirmation is based on the contract or daily confirmation. Relevant terms are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration and inquiry methods
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Inquiries can be made via:
Inquiry phone:181-3962-2229
Inquiry WeChat:181-3962-2229
For offline consultation addresses, contact customer service for details.
📋 Fee and service explanation
Comprehensive attraction coverage: The itinerary includes southern Xinjiang’s Korla, Lop Nur Village, Taklamakan Desert, Tarim River, Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Tianshan Grand Canyon, as well as the Pamir Plateau’s Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and northern Xinjiang’s Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. You can experience both southern and northern Xinjiang’s diverse scenery without multiple trips.Included services reference: Use of the selected berth on the train, accommodation as marked in the itinerary, first-entry tickets to scenic areas in the itinerary, local regular tour bus transfers, meals as marked in the itinerary, guide services, etc. Specific inclusions can be confirmed with customer service and are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Excluded fees reference:Secondary consumption such as sightseeing cars, boat rides, experience activities within scenic areas, meals not marked in the itinerary, personal expenses, etc. Specific exclusions can be confirmed with customer service.
Travel tips:
1. Xinjiang has strong sunlight and large temperature differences. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, moisturizer, and warm clothing like a windbreaker or light down jacket. Carry common medications as needed.
2. All scenic areas require real-name ticket purchase. Bring valid ID when traveling.
3. Some scenic areas are at high altitude. Prepare accordingly based on your health, avoid strenuous activity, and inform staff if unwell.
4. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, ticket or hotel room type changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
5. Cancellation and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
6. Follow scenic area rules during the tour, stay in open areas, protect the environment, do not litter, and respect local customs.
Those planning a trip can inquire in advance and prepare accordingly.
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
