How to buy tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Price
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🚂 [Slow Travel Xinjiang, Special Train Tour – In-depth Experience on the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train]
When fast-paced living becomes the norm, a truly ‘slow’ trip turns into a luxury. In the late spring and early summer of 2026, board the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, departing from Shanghai, crossing the Hexi Corridor, and venturing deep into the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Spend 17 days letting the wheels measure the vastness and the scenery relax your soul. This is not a superficial check-in tour, but an immersive journey through Western Regions’ culture and nature.
🌄 Route Highlights:A Landscape Corridor Stretching East to West
This route connects the desert mysteries of Southern Xinjiang, the snowy peaks and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, the grasslands, lakes, and snowy forests of Northern Xinjiang, covering the Tarim Basin, the northern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains, and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. It spans a vast geographical area with rich landscape layers.
Lop Nur Village:Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, with the Tarim River flowing through, poplar forests interwoven with sand dunes. It is an important window into oasis ecology and historical settlements.
Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak:The lake reflects the ‘Father of Icebergs,’ at an altitude of about 3,600 meters. The air is clear, and the light and shadows change, making it a favorite high-altitude mirror for photography enthusiasts.
Duku Highway:Known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful highways,’ expected to fully open in early June 2026 (subject to traffic authority announcements). Along the way, you can see the unique scenery of snow-capped mountains, canyons, and grasslands in all four seasons.
Nalati Grassland and Sayram Lake:The former is a high mountain river valley grassland, and the latter is called ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’ The lake is azure, and wildflowers and swans can be seen around the lake.
🚂 [Slow Travel Xinjiang, Special Train Tour – In-depth Experience on the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train]Hemu and Kanas:Villages deep in the Altai Mountains, with wooden houses, cooking smoke, morning mist, and forests, form a typical Northern Xinjiang autumn scene (though April is not autumn, the melting spring snow and sprouting greenery have their own charm).
Tianshan Tianchi Lake:A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the lake is like a mirror, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. In spring, you can see both lingering snow and new buds.
> Note:The opening status of scenic spots and road conditions are affected by seasons and weather. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted after mutual agreement, subject to actual implementation.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Itinerary at a Glance
D1 Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla
D2 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the motherland along the way
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening
When fast-paced living becomes the norm, a truly ‘slow’ trip turns into a luxury. In the late spring and early summer of 2026, board the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, departing from Shanghai, crossing the Hexi Corridor, and venturing deep into the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Spend 17 days letting the wheels measure the vastness and the scenery relax your soul. This is not a superficial check-in tour, but an immersive journey through Western Regions’ culture and nature. D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Terrace Folk Houses >> Kuqa
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: A Landscape Corridor Stretching East to West D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Lake
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home
💰 Price Description
Departure Schedule:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
Price
This route connects the desert mysteries of Southern Xinjiang, the snowy peaks and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, the grasslands, lakes, and snowy forests of Northern Xinjiang, covering the Tarim Basin, the northern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, the hinterlands of the Tianshan Mountains, and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. It spans a vast geographical area with rich landscape layers.Four-Berth Cabin Upper Berth:25,999 RMB/person Lower Berth: 27,999 RMB/person
Four-Berth Cabin Upgrade to Twin Cabin 46,999 RMB/person
Luxury Twin Cabin 66,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Prices may vary by departure date; it is recommended to inquire in advance to confirm availability and cabin arrangements.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 180-9596-9599 (same number for phone/WeChat).
Please contact customer service directly for address information to get the latest reception arrangements.
Lop Nur Village: Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, with the Tarim River flowing through, poplar forests interwoven with sand dunes. It is an important window into oasis ecology and historical settlements.🧾 Fee and Service Description
The fee includes round-trip special train sleeper berths, ground transportation at destinations listed in the itinerary, accommodation (according to room type standards), first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, and some meals.
The fee does not include personal expenses, internal transportation within scenic spots, optional self-funded activities, (if upgrading room type, the difference can be paid according to the tier), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately), etc.
The accommodation, meals, and sightseeing order involved in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted after mutual agreement due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area policies, while ensuring the core experience.
All service content and cancellation/modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations, subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌿 Final Thoughts:A Journey About Time
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is not a tool for rushing, but a moving home. Outside the window, the landscape constantly changes—from Jiangnan water towns to Gobi deserts, from oasis towns to snowy lakes and mountains; inside the window are stable beds, familiar meals, and the laughter of travel companions. This rhythm of ‘the train moving with the scenery, people in the picture’ makes long-distance travel no longer tiring, but rather a part of the journey itself.
In the late spring and summer of 2026, why not slow down and let this cross-China special train show you a vast, diverse, and vibrant Xinjiang.
✨ For inquiries, please contact:Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 180-9596-9599 (Phone/WeChat)
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