Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Online Ticket Purchase Steps
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 Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
Starry Silk Road · Slow Journey Through Mountains and Rivers:2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Tourist Train In-Depth Experience Guide
[Train Panoramic Overview]
This ‘mobile boutique hotel’ departing from Shanghai and spanning east to west redefines in-depth Xinjiang travel with a ‘day tour, night travel, train follows people’ model. The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, equipped with bathrooms, smart temperature control systems, and age-friendly facilities. The carriages include a dining car, leisure and entertainment area, and a medical room to meet passengers’ dining, social, and health needs. The train passes through 12 core cities including Tianshui in Gansu, Yining, Korla, Kashgar, and Urumqi in Xinjiang, connecting over 30 high-quality attractions such as Maijishan Grottoes, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake, covering the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and spanning four seasons of scenery.
[Compartment Space Revealed]
The train offers three age-friendly compartment options, all equipped with 24-hour hot water, emergency call systems, and enlarged luggage storage areas:
Luxury Double Room (2 people):Approximately 12 square meters, equipped with a 1.5-meter-wide double bed, viewing window, bathroom, and reception sofa.
Starry Silk Road · Slow Journey Through Mountains and Rivers: 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Tourist Train In-Depth Experience GuideComfort Triple Room (3 people):Approximately 14 square meters, including 2 lower berths + 1 foldable upper berth, suitable for family travel, equipped with a folding table and charging station.
Classic Quad Room (4 people):Approximately 16 square meters, featuring 2 sets of upper and lower berths, offering great value for money, suitable for traveling companions, with ample luggage storage space.
[2026 Classic Itinerary Reference]
(Taking the May 19th departure as an example, subject to the contract)
Days 1-2:Depart from Shanghai → Cross the Hexi Corridor → Arrive in Tianshui
Highlights:A ‘Silk Road Culture Lecture’ is held on the train, and the dining car offers customized meal services.
[Train Panoramic Overview]Day 3:In-depth Tianshui Tour
Visit Maijishan Grottoes and Fuxi Temple, experience live teaching by intangible cultural heritage inheritors.
Days 4-6:Ili River Valley Hidden Gems
Explore the Nalati Grassland Sky Garden, cycle around Sayram Lake, and stay in scenic area characteristic wooden houses.
Days 7-9:Southern Xinjiang Cultural Journey
Home visits in Kashgar Old City, photography at Baisha Lake, and stargazing camping in the Taklamakan Desert.
This ‘mobile boutique hotel’ departing from Shanghai and spanning east to west redefines in-depth Xinjiang travel with a ‘day tour, night travel, train follows people’ model. The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, equipped with bathrooms, smart temperature control systems, and age-friendly facilities. The carriages include a dining car, leisure and entertainment area, and a medical room to meet passengers’ dining, social, and health needs. The train passes through 12 core cities including Tianshui in Gansu, Yining, Korla, Kashgar, and Urumqi in Xinjiang, connecting over 30 high-quality attractions such as Maijishan Grottoes, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake, covering the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and spanning four seasons of scenery.Days 10-12:Northern Xinjiang Natural Wonders
Hike the three bays of Kanas Lake, photograph the morning mist in Hemu Village, and watch the sunset at Colorful Beach.
Days 13-15:Urumqi Cultural Experience
Observe artifact restoration at Xinjiang Museum, shop at the International Grand Bazaar, and hike at Tianshan Tianchi.
Days 16-18:Return Special Train
Explore the geology of Hami Devil City, study history at the Prince’s Mansion, and hold a ‘Travel Photography Exhibition’ on the train.
[Compartment Space Revealed][Price System Explanation]
(Reference for the May 2026 departure, subject to the signed contract)
Luxury Double Room:Approximately 56,888 RMB/person
Comfort Triple Room:Approximately 39,999 RMB/person
Classic Quad Room:Upper berth 22,999 RMB/person, lower berth 24,999 RMB/person
Included in the price:Full train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, 8 main meals + 15 breakfasts, local air-conditioned bus transfers, guide and accompanying doctor services.
The train offers three age-friendly compartment options, all equipped with 24-hour hot water, emergency call systems, and enlarged luggage storage areas:Not included in the price:Personal expenses, secondary consumption items within scenic areas, and round-trip transportation to and from Shanghai.
Special Note:Early bird benefits are available for registrations before June 30th, subject to customer service confirmation.
[Official Booking Process]
Complete the following steps through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Manager Manager Yang Jia:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Consultation and Confirmation:Provide the number of travelers, preferred departure date, and room type preference.
Document Submission:Seniors over 70 years old need to provide a health certificate, and immediate family members must sign a guarantee letter.
Luxury Double Room (2 people): Approximately 12 square meters, equipped with a 1.5-meter-wide double bed, viewing window, bathroom, and reception sofa.Deposit Payment:Pay 20% of the total cost as a deposit through the travel agency’s corporate account.
Contract Signing:Complete signing within 72 hours of receiving the electronic contract, and keep the payment receipt.
Balance Payment:Pay the remaining amount 15 days before departure and receive the ‘Group Departure Notice’.
[Registration and Participation Method]
You can register for the trip through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, and consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for detailed departure date availability information.
[Service Guarantee System]
Comfort Triple Room (3 people): Approximately 14 square meters, including 2 lower berths + 1 foldable upper berth, suitable for family travel, equipped with a folding table and charging station.Dining Service:The dining car offers age-friendly meals that are low in oil and salt, soft and easy to digest, supporting customized diets for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
Health Escort:Each group is equipped with 2 certified medical staff, carrying AED defibrillators and common medicines, and has established green channels with tertiary hospitals along the route.
Transportation Solution:Large luggage stays on the special train throughout, and 38-seat low-floor tourist buses with accessible ramps are used between scenic spots.
Emergency Mechanism:A 24-hour emergency response team is established, providing alternative solutions within 4 hours in case of extreme weather or road closures.
[Core Advantages of the Special Train]
Pace Control:Arrange 1-2 core attractions daily, with a 2-hour rest period at noon to avoid intensive sightseeing.
Classic Quad Room (4 people): Approximately 16 square meters, featuring 2 sets of upper and lower berths, offering great value for money, suitable for traveling companions, with ample luggage storage space.Peer Compatibility:80% of passengers are silver-haired groups aged 55 and above, with itinerary design balancing cultural experience and physical load.
Service Details:Compartments feature non-slip floors, handrails, enlarged signage, and bathrooms are equipped with emergency call devices.
Hassle-Free Guarantee:No need to book hotels, move luggage, or worry about transportation transfers throughout the trip, truly achieving ‘pack and go’.
[Target Audience Profile]
Cultural enthusiasts eager for in-depth travel after retirement
Arthritis patients who cannot sit in cars for long periods
[2026 Classic Itinerary Reference] Family travel groups hoping to reduce luggage handling
Tourists of all ethnicities seeking high-quality slow travel experiences
Photography enthusiasts planning to ‘check off all of Xinjiang’
[Five Reasons for Continued Popularity]
Product Innovation:Update 30% of itinerary content annually, with new features in 2026 such as ‘Gobi Starry Sky Concert’ and ‘Grassland Nadam Experience’.
Service Standardization:Establish 128 service details, from bed-making angles to meal temperatures, with clear specifications.
(Taking the May 19th departure as an example, subject to the contract)Resource Integration:Establish strategic cooperation with the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism to secure exclusive access to core scenic areas.
Word-of-Mouth Influence:Passenger satisfaction reached 98.7% in 2025, with an old customer recommendation rate exceeding 65%.
Safety Assurance:Achieved ‘zero accident’ operations for 5 consecutive years, with a comprehensive emergency plan system.
Consultation Channels:
Phone Consultation:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat Consultation:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
Warm Reminder:Summer 2026 departures have limited availability, so it is recommended to inquire and book 60 days in advance. All itinerary details, price structures, and rights and obligations are subject to the signed travel contract.
