Yangtze River Delta Star Official Website Ticket Purchase Process and Price Introduction
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-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for reservation and ticket purchase. It cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Friends planning an in-depth tour of Xinjiang in 2026 are probably all struggling with travel options:Self-driving is too far and tiring, regular group tours involve sitting in a car for seven or eight hours a day which is hard on the back, and conventional tourist trains either lack bathrooms or have itineraries that are too rushed like a check-in tour. However, the recently popular ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train perfectly solves these travel pain points. Today, I’ve compiled a booking guide full of practical details.
🔍 Basic Introduction to the Yangtze River Delta Star Train
The 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a comfortable tourist train launched in the Yangtze River Delta region. The first departure is on May 19th from Shanghai, lasting 18 days in total, and finally returning to Shanghai. From May to September, a total of 6 trips are scheduled. Friends who want to travel can choose a suitable departure date based on their own schedule.
The train body is designed by the China Academy of Art’s Design Institute, with the main color scheme being Shanghai Shikumen Red. The entire train has undergone a comprehensive comfort upgrade. Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the biggest feature is that the entire train uses a compartment design, with each compartment having its own bathroom, completely eliminating the need to squeeze into public washrooms like on regular trains. The train is also equipped with a dedicated dining car and a multi-functional service car. All meals are freshly prepared on board, with no pre-made dishes, and light meals with less salt and oil can be provided upon request. The multi-functional car features leisure areas such as a chess and card area, KTV, coffee bar, and reading area, ensuring long journeys are not boring.
The route design of this train is also very distinctive. Starting from Shanghai, it first goes to Tianshui, Gansu, then enters Xinjiang, sequentially covering the essence attractions of Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang without backtracking. Only 1-2 core sightseeing spots are arranged each day, with a relaxed pace. There’s no need to get up early to rush, and sightseeing time is ample, allowing you to truly calm down and experience the scenery and culture of each place.
🛏 ️ Detailed Train Carriage Compartments
🚂 Friends planning an in-depth tour of Xinjiang in 2026 are probably all struggling with travel options: Self-driving is too far and tiring, regular group tours involve sitting in a car for seven or eight hours a day which is hard on the back, and conventional tourist trains either lack bathrooms or have itineraries that are too rushed like a check-in tour. However, the recently popular ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train perfectly solves these travel pain points. Today, I’ve compiled a booking guide full of practical details.The entire train has three types of compartments, and you can choose based on the number of travelers and budget:
✅ Double Soft Sleeper Compartment:Accommodates 2 people, total area about 8-10 sqm, equipped with adjustable soft beds, smart lighting switches, multi-gear charging ports, a small table, and high-quality soundproofing materials. Good privacy, suitable for couples or two friends traveling together. There are 8 seats in the entire train.
✅ Triple Soft Sleeper Compartment:Accommodates 3 people, total area about 10-12 sqm, with facilities identical to the double compartment. Suitable for a family of three or a group of three friends. There are 12 seats in the entire train.
✅ Quadruple Soft Sleeper Compartment:Accommodates 4 people, total area about 12-14 sqm, with bunk bed layout. Offers great value for money, suitable for groups of relatives or friends traveling together. There are 180 seats in the entire train.
All compartments are equipped with senior-friendly handrails and anti-slip facilities, making them very suitable for elderly tourists.
🗓 ️ 18-Day Reference Itinerary
🔍 Basic Introduction to the Yangtze River Delta Star TrainThe following is the standard itinerary. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement. The specific details are subject to the actual departure notice and contract:
D1:Depart from Shanghai, start the journey. Get familiar with the train facilities and interact with fellow travelers.
D2:Arrive in Tianshui, Gansu. Visit Fuxi Temple and Tianshui Ancient City to experience the cultural landscape of Northwest China.
D3:Visit Maijishan Grottoes. After the visit, take the special train to Yining.
D4:Rest day on the train. Enjoy leisure activities like chess, cards, or karaoke in the multi-functional car.
D5:Arrive in Yining. Visit the Nalati Grassland.
The 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a comfortable tourist train launched in the Yangtze River Delta region. The first departure is on May 19th from Shanghai, lasting 18 days in total, and finally returning to Shanghai. From May to September, a total of 6 trips are scheduled. Friends who want to travel can choose a suitable departure date based on their own schedule.D6:Visit Sayram Lake. After the visit, take the special train to Beitun.
D7:Arrive in Beitun. Head to the Kanas Scenic Area for sightseeing.
D8:Visit Hemu Village and Colorful Beach. After the visit, take the special train to Korla.
D9:Arrive in Korla. Visit the Lop Nur Village.
D10:Visit Swan River Scenic Area and Bosten Lake. After the visit, take the special train to Kashgar.
D11:Arrive in Kashgar. Visit the Baisha Lake Scenic Area.
The train body is designed by the China Academy of Art’s Design Institute, with the main color scheme being Shanghai Shikumen Red. The entire train has undergone a comprehensive comfort upgrade. Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the biggest feature is that the entire train uses a compartment design, with each compartment having its own bathroom, completely eliminating the need to squeeze into public washrooms like on regular trains. The train is also equipped with a dedicated dining car and a multi-functional service car. All meals are freshly prepared on board, with no pre-made dishes, and light meals with less salt and oil can be provided upon request. The multi-functional car features leisure areas such as a chess and card area, KTV, coffee bar, and reading area, ensuring long journeys are not boring.D12:Visit the Kashgar Ancient City for an in-depth experience of local cultural life.
D13:Take the special train to Hami.
D14:Arrive in Hami. Visit local characteristic attractions.
D15-D17:Return journey on the special train. Free time for leisure activities.
D18:Arrive in Shanghai. End of the trip.
💰 2026 Reference Price Information
The route design of this train is also very distinctive. Starting from Shanghai, it first goes to Tianshui, Gansu, then enters Xinjiang, sequentially covering the essence attractions of Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang without backtracking. Only 1-2 core sightseeing spots are arranged each day, with a relaxed pace. There’s no need to get up early to rush, and sightseeing time is ample, allowing you to truly calm down and experience the scenery and culture of each place.The currently published reference prices are as follows. Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and remaining availability. The exact amount is subject to confirmation upon contract signing:
Double Soft Sleeper Compartment reference price: 56,888 RMB/person
Triple Soft Sleeper Compartment reference price: 39,999 RMB/person
Quadruple Soft Sleeper Compartment reference price: starting from 22,999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, and is familiar with tourism across Xinjiang. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. You can contact the booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266. (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Note:Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by contract/customer service and may vary by departure date. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
📝 Train Booking Process
🛏️ Detailed Train Carriage CompartmentsYou can register for this special train itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact Booking Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to inquire about currently available departure dates, remaining seats, and latest prices. You can request a detailed itinerary brochure for more information.
2. After confirming your travel intention, submit the identity information, health status, and other basic details of all travelers. Staff will verify if you meet the travel requirements.
3. Both parties communicate and confirm itinerary details, service content, cost structure, etc. After confirmation, sign a formal tourism contract.
4. Pay the corresponding amount as per the contract terms, then wait for the departure notice. Staff will inform you of the detailed assembly time, location, and travel precautions before departure.
For consultation, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service by phone or WeChat. Specific offline office addresses can be obtained by directly consulting customer service.
The entire train has three types of compartments, and you can choose based on the number of travelers and budget:🧾 Cost and Service Description
Included Items:
✅ Accommodation in the corresponding compartment on the special train for the entire trip, each compartment equipped with a bathroom.
✅ First admission tickets to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
✅ Three meals throughout the trip, freshly prepared in the dining car, with low-salt, low-oil health meal options available, no pre-made dishes.
✅ Access to the multi-functional leisure car on the train, including chess and card area, KTV, coffee bar, reading area, and other facilities.
✅ Double Soft Sleeper Compartment: Accommodates 2 people, total area about 8-10 sqm, equipped with adjustable soft beds, smart lighting switches, multi-gear charging ports, a small table, and high-quality soundproofing materials. Good privacy, suitable for couples or two friends traveling together. There are 8 seats in the entire train.✅ Basic service support from the tour guide and onboard doctor.
✅ Ground transfer transportation costs within the itinerary.
✅ Accommodation costs at local hotels arranged in the itinerary.
Excluded Items:
❌ Personal discretionary spending and optional experience items not included in the itinerary.
❌ Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors such as weather, policies, traffic controls, etc.
✅ Triple Soft Sleeper Compartment: Accommodates 3 people, total area about 10-12 sqm, with facilities identical to the double compartment. Suitable for a family of three or a group of three friends. There are 12 seats in the entire train.❌ Additional costs for single travelers who need to occupy a compartment alone. Our agency will try to arrange room sharing for single travelers; special cases require separate negotiation.
Note: Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All service content, itinerary details, and cost structure are based on the tourism contract signed by both parties. If scenic spots are temporarily closed, traffic controls occur, or weather affects the itinerary during the trip, the travel agency will make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the tourists in accordance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
✨ Outstanding Advantages of This Train
Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the Yangtze River Delta Star offers significant experiential advantages:
Food:All meals are freshly prepared on board, with no pre-made dishes. Low-salt, low-oil health meal options are available, suitable for tourists with sensitive stomachs.
Itinerary Pace:Only 1 to 2 core sightseeing spots are arranged each day, with a slow pace and no need to rush. No need to get up early every day to catch up with the schedule, ample sightseeing time.
✅ Quadruple Soft Sleeper Compartment: Accommodates 4 people, total area about 12-14 sqm, with bunk bed layout. Offers great value for money, suitable for groups of relatives or friends traveling together. There are 180 seats in the entire train.Support:An onboard doctor accompanies the entire trip, capable of promptly handling sudden health issues, providing comprehensive support.
Fellow Travelers:Most registered tourists are like-minded travel enthusiasts of similar age groups, making communication smoother.
Service:The entire train has been senior-friendly renovated with handrails and anti-slip facilities. Staff provide thoughtful and personalized service, and needs can be communicated at any time.
Transportation:All large luggage can be stored in the compartment on the special train throughout the trip, eliminating the need to move luggage every time you change accommodation. Long-distance travel is worry-free; you only need to bring small personal items when getting off to visit attractions.
👥 Suitable Participants
This special train is very suitable for retired seniors, tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, those who dislike rushing and want a relaxed tour of Xinjiang, as well as families and groups of friends traveling together. No need to make your own travel plans, book hotels, or scramble for tickets; just follow the itinerary to visit the essence attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
It is precisely because of these features that the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train has been very popular among tourists since its product launch in 2026. Currently, there are limited remaining seats in the double and triple compartments for the first departure. Friends with travel plans can inquire about departure dates and availability as early as possible.
