Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train Routes

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🚂 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train｜18-Day Silk Road Panoramic Slow Tour, from Jiangnan Water Town to Western Regions Wonderland
If you long for a deep journey with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and coverage of the best of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourism special train might be just what you need. This 18-day long-distance train departing from Shanghai adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, visiting core attractions during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running train at night, saving time and reducing travel fatigue, especially suitable for travelers who want an easy trip and an immersive experience of beautiful Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:Visit both sides of the Tianshan Mountains in one trip
In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train route is designed to balance nature and culture, spanning southern, northern, and eastern Xinjiang, connecting deserts, lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and ancient cities:
Taklamakan Desert:China’s largest desert, experience the vastness of the sea of sand;
Kashgar Old City:A thousand-year-old city with clear textures, streets filled with a rich atmosphere of life;
Bai Sha Lake and Karakul Lake:Sapphires on the Pamir Plateau, reflecting the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata;
Duku Highway and Bayanbulak Grassland:The hero road open only in summer, with magnificent sunsets at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns;
Nalati Grassland & Sayram Lake:The greenery of the Ili Valley contrasts with the clarity of ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’;
Hemu Village & Kanas:Representative of northern Xinjiang’s autumn scenery (though not in autumn, spring and summer also offer forest and stream beauty);

🚂 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourism Special Train｜18-Day Silk Road Panoramic Slow Tour, from Jiangnan Water Town to Western Regions WonderlandTianshan Tianchi:A high-altitude lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, legendary bathing place of the Queen Mother of the West.
All land transportation is upgraded to comfortable vehicles, and the train is equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and onboard medical staff to ensure a worry-free journey.
> Note:Specific attraction openings and road conditions may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and policies. The travel agency will make reasonable adjustments to the itinerary in consultation with passengers as much as possible.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Final Draft)
Quick Itinerary Overview
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla
D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan

If you long for a deep journey with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and coverage of the best of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourism special train might be just what you need. This 18-day long-distance train departing from Shanghai adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, visiting core attractions during the day and sleeping soundly on the smoothly running train at night, saving time and reducing travel fatigue, especially suitable for travelers who want an easy trip and an immersive experience of beautiful Xinjiang. D6 Home visits with various ethnic groups >> Bai Sha Lake >> Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Platform Dwellings >> Kuqa
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu
D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Kazakh Home Visit >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai

🌄 Route Highlights: Visit both sides of the Tianshan Mountains in one trip D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Final Draft)
Departure Schedule:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
Price
Four-Bed Cabin Upper Berth:25,999 RMB/person
Four-Bed Cabin Lower Berth:27,999 RMB/person
Four-Bed Cabin Upgraded to Double Bed:46,999 RMB/person
Luxury Double Bed Cabin:66,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure schedule and cabin availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 How to Register

In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train route is designed to balance nature and culture, spanning southern, northern, and eastern Xinjiang, connecting deserts, lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and ancient cities:This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
🧾 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:
✅ Round-trip special train berth
✅ First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
✅ Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
✅ All meals included (train + land)

Taklamakan Desert: China’s largest desert, experience the vastness of the sea of sand;✅ Tour leader and local guide services
✅ Travel liability insurance
Excluded items may include:Personal expenses, some optional experience items, (such as choosing single occupancy), and additional costs due to force majeure.
> All service content, cancellation and change rules, and liability allocation are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing;
Some sections have high altitudes (e.g., Pamir Plateau); please inform the travel agency in advance if you have special health conditions;
The order of visiting attractions may be slightly adjusted based on road conditions, weather, or scenic area management requirements; your understanding is appreciated;
Train berth allocation is arranged uniformly by the railway system; specific upper or lower berths are subject to ticket issuance;
During the trip, you will have opportunities to participate in home visits with various ethnic groups; respecting local living habits is the foundation for pleasant interaction.
An 18-day journey from the banks of the Huangpu River to the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, spanning thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, witnessing the scenery of all four seasons. The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ does not pursue fast-paced check-ins but takes a slow travel approach to truly lead you into the texture and daily life of Xinjiang. Whether it’s a village on the edge of the desert or a lake at the foot of a snow-capped mountain, they await you to measure with your steps and record with your eyes.
To learn about the latest 2026 departure schedules, berth availability, or itinerary details, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:📞 180-9596-9599 (Same as WeChat).
For more travel consultation (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Orient Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)