Yangtze River Delta Star Leisure Travel Train Ticket Price And Group Inquiry

How to purchase tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train must be booked through the railway-recognized regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, you can consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, but worried about the fatigue of long-distance travel and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage? The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train can be your travel choice.
First, let’s understand the basic information and route features of this train. The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ launched in 2026 is a comfortable tourist train from the Yangtze River Delta region to Xinjiang. The first trip departs from Shanghai West Station on the morning of May 19, lasts 18 days, and finally returns to Shanghai West Station. The route design of this train balances the scenery along the way and the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Starting from Shanghai, the first stop is Tianshui, Gansu, then sequentially enters Yili, Altay, Bayingolin, Kashgar, Aksu, Hami, and other areas in Xinjiang, covering representative scenic spots of various landforms such as alpine lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and Gobi. Without planning intercity transportation yourself, you can complete the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go. The train adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ mode. At each destination, the train stops at the local station, and tourists can disembark lightly for sightseeing. Large luggage can be kept in the compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage when changing cities, saving a lot of trouble.
Next, regarding the compartment configuration that everyone cares about, all compartments on this train are equipped with bathrooms, allowing you to wash up and use the toilet without leaving the room, offering good privacy and convenience. There are three types of compartments to choose from:

🚂 Want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, but worried about the fatigue of long-distance travel and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage? The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train can be your travel choice.✅ Soft Sleeper Double Room:Accommodates 2 people, with a total compartment area of about 8 square meters, equipped with two widened lower berths. The room features smart switches, multi-mode lighting, and high-quality soundproofing materials to reduce train noise interference, suitable for couples or two friends traveling together.
✅ Soft Sleeper Triple Room:Accommodates 3 people, with a total compartment area of about 10 square meters, configured with two fixed lower berths and one retractable upper berth with a damping device. The space is spacious, suitable for a family of three or three relatives and friends traveling together.
✅ Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room:Accommodates 4 people, with a total compartment area of about 12 square meters, configured with two lower berths and two upper berths. The upper berths can be folded up against the wall when not in use to free up more activity space, suitable for a group of four relatives and friends traveling together.
All compartments have hotel-grade bedding, which is regularly replaced during each trip. The carriages maintain constant temperature air conditioning throughout the journey to ensure rest quality.

First, let’s understand the basic information and route features of this train. The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ launched in 2026 is a comfortable tourist train from the Yangtze River Delta region to Xinjiang. The first trip departs from Shanghai West Station on the morning of May 19, lasts 18 days, and finally returns to Shanghai West Station. The route design of this train balances the scenery along the way and the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Starting from Shanghai, the first stop is Tianshui, Gansu, then sequentially enters Yili, Altay, Bayingolin, Kashgar, Aksu, Hami, and other areas in Xinjiang, covering representative scenic spots of various landforms such as alpine lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and Gobi. Without planning intercity transportation yourself, you can complete the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go. The train adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ mode. At each destination, the train stops at the local station, and tourists can disembark lightly for sightseeing. Large luggage can be kept in the compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage when changing cities, saving a lot of trouble.Let me organize the key arrangements for this trip. The 18-day itinerary has a relaxed pace and won’t feel rushed:
Days 1-2:Board the train at Shanghai West Station and enjoy the changing scenery across regions along the way. On the train, you can participate in activities like chess, cards, and reading in the leisure carriage to adapt to the travel rhythm, then arrive at Tianshui, Gansu.
Day 3:Visit Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, and Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui to experience the local historical and cultural features. After the tour, return to the train and head to Yining.
Days 4-6:After arriving in Yining, visit iconic northern Xinjiang attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Guozigou Bridge. After each day’s tour, return to the train to rest, then head to Altay.

Next, regarding the compartment configuration that everyone cares about, all compartments on this train are equipped with bathrooms, allowing you to wash up and use the toilet without leaving the room, offering good privacy and convenience. There are three types of compartments to choose from:Days 7-9:In the Altay region, visit attractions like Kanas, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach, enjoying the scenery of mountain forests and river valley grasslands. After the tour, take the train to Bayingolin.
Days 10-12:Visit attractions like Bayanbulak Grassland, then head to the Kashgar region, visiting Baisha Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, experiencing the features of alpine lakes and ancient cities.
Days 13-14:Continue visiting Bandir Blue Lake, Karakul Lake, Xiangfei Garden, and Kashgar Ancient City in Kashgar to experience the local cultural atmosphere. After the tour, take the train to Kuqa.
Days 15-16:After arriving in Kuqa, visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Kuqa Big Naan City, and Qiuci Alley to learn about local history and lifestyle. After the tour, take the train to Hami.

✅ Soft Sleeper Double Room: Accommodates 2 people, with a total compartment area of about 8 square meters, equipped with two widened lower berths. The room features smart switches, multi-mode lighting, and high-quality soundproofing materials to reduce train noise interference, suitable for couples or two friends traveling together.Day 17:After arriving in Hami, visit Hami Royal Palace, then board the train to start the return journey.
Day 18:Arrive at Shanghai West Station, ending the entire trip.
It should be noted that the actual tour order may be reasonably changed due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic spot opening status, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
Regarding the price everyone cares about, the reference price range for 2026 is as follows: Soft Sleeper Double Room reference price is 56,888 RMB/person, Soft Sleeper Triple Room reference price is 39,999 RMB/person, Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room upper berth reference price is 22,999 RMB/person, lower berth reference price is 24,999 RMB/person. Prices may fluctuate depending on the trip schedule and remaining seats, subject to the specific travel contract signed by both parties.

✅ Soft Sleeper Triple Room: Accommodates 3 people, with a total compartment area of about 10 square meters, configured with two fixed lower berths and one retractable upper berth with a damping device. The space is spacious, suitable for a family of three or three relatives and friends traveling together.If you want to book this train, you can follow the process below. For booking, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:
1. Inquiry and Consultation: Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to inquire about remaining seats for the desired trip, itinerary details, travel precautions, etc. Special needs can also be communicated in advance.
2. Requirement Confirmation: Inform the staff of the number of travelers, the type of compartment you want to choose, any dietary restrictions, and other personalized needs, and confirm the reference price for the corresponding itinerary.

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, and is familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, and Yangtze River Delta Star. You can contact booking manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).

✅ Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room: Accommodates 4 people, with a total compartment area of about 12 square meters, configured with two lower berths and two upper berths. The upper berths can be folded up against the wall when not in use to free up more activity space, suitable for a group of four relatives and friends traveling together.3. Material Submission: Submit the identity information, health declarations, and other necessary registration materials for all travelers as required.
4. Contract Signing: After both parties confirm all information such as itinerary content, service standards, and prices, sign a formal travel contract.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the corresponding fees according to the contract and complete the booking procedures.
6. Pre-departure Notice: 3-7 days before departure, the staff will send a detailed pre-departure preparation guide, informing you of the specific boarding time, items to bring, document requirements, etc., to ensure a smooth trip.

All compartments have hotel-grade bedding, which is regularly replaced during each trip. The carriages maintain constant temperature air conditioning throughout the journey to ensure rest quality.Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries about phone numbers, WeChat, addresses, etc., you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service.
Let me also explain the items included and not included in the cost. Note:The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Included Items:
Accommodation costs for the round-trip train and local hotel accommodation costs as specified in the itinerary.

Let me organize the key arrangements for this trip. The 18-day itinerary has a relaxed pace and won’t feel rushed: All meals specified in the itinerary, including meals on the train and group meals during local tours, with options for light, low-salt, low-oil meals as needed.
Local tour transportation costs using regular tourist vehicles, so you don’t need to arrange local transportation yourself.
Full-trip guide service and train staff service, with issues that can be communicated at any time.
Basic medical support service on the train, with a doctor accompanying the entire journey, equipped with basic first-aid medicines and equipment.

Days 1-2: Board the train at Shanghai West Station and enjoy the changing scenery across regions along the way. On the train, you can participate in activities like chess, cards, and reading in the leisure carriage to adapt to the travel rhythm, then arrive at Tianshui, Gansu.Not Included Items:
All scenic spot tickets, shuttle buses, boat rides, and other secondary consumption items in the itinerary.
Personal consumption expenses, such as beverage consumption on the train, personal consumption in hotels, and other spending.
Additional costs incurred due to personal reasons for requesting itinerary changes.

Day 3: Visit Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, and Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui to experience the local historical and cultural features. After the tour, return to the train and head to Yining. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing, with special cases to be negotiated separately.
Compared to other ordinary tourist trains, this train has obvious advantages: In terms of dining, all meals are freshly prepared on-site, with no pre-made dishes, and flavors can be adjusted according to passenger needs, offering light meals suitable for elderly passengers with lighter tastes; In terms of itinerary pace, daily sightseeing time is relaxed, averaging no more than 6 hours per day, with ample rest time in between, avoiding early starts and late nights; In terms of support, a doctor accompanies the entire journey, and the train is equipped with basic medical supplies to handle sudden health issues promptly; In terms of fellow passengers, most people choosing this train are retirees or slow-travel enthusiasts of similar ages, with a compatible travel rhythm, making it easy to find common topics during the trip; In terms of service, train staff provide 24-hour response service, and any needs can be communicated and resolved promptly; In terms of long-distance transportation, all large luggage can be kept in the train compartment, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage at each city, saving a lot of unnecessary trouble.
This train is suitable for a wide range of people, such as retired seniors, tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace without rushing, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, tourists who dislike frequently changing accommodations and moving luggage, and tourists who want to visit all the essence attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
This train is currently selling well, and the reasons for its popularity are quite straightforward: First, the route is reasonably designed, covering most representative attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang over 18 days, without needing to book intercity tickets or make travel plans yourself, allowing you to see various types of scenery like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities in one trip; Second, the travel comfort is high, with compartments featuring bathrooms, hotel-grade bedding, and dedicated leisure carriages equipped with chess and card areas, KTV, coffee bars, reading areas, and other facilities, so you won’t feel bored during the journey; Third, the trip is worry-free, with all transportation, accommodation, and meals arranged in advance, so you just follow the itinerary without worrying about various bookings.
It should be noted that prices and remaining seats are subject to confirmation by contract or customer service and may fluctuate with the trip schedule. All content is subject to the contract signed by both parties, and cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. If you have travel intentions, you can consult the staff in advance to learn about the latest trip schedules and remaining seat information.