Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Fees and Group Tour Process
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 Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
Starlight Yangtze River Delta · Slow Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:Complete Analysis of the 2026 High-End Tourist Train
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[Core Train Profile]
This ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, jointly created by the Shanghai Railway Department and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, redefines the travel experience for middle-aged and elderly people with the standard of a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ The first departure in 2026 will set off from Shanghai West Station on May 19, adopting a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, connecting 12 core scenic spots in Tianshui, Gansu, and Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire 18-day journey achieves ‘the train moves with you, luggage stays on board,’ completely solving the pain point of frequent transfers in traditional travel.
Train Feature Highlights:
Senior-Friendly Design:The entire train is equipped with anti-slip flooring, handrails, enlarged signage, and an SOS call system
Medical Support:Each group is accompanied by a professional doctor and emergency equipment, with green channels established with hospitals along the route
Catering Service:Provides low-salt, low-oil health meals, supporting special meal customization for diabetes and high blood pressure
Starlight Yangtze River Delta · Slow Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Complete Analysis of the 2026 High-End Tourist TrainSpace Configuration:Each carriage features a dining car (on-site cooking) and a multi-functional entertainment area (chess/cards/KTV/reading)
[Detailed Compartment System]
Three room types meet different travel needs, all compartments are equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and intelligent temperature control systems:
1️⃣ Luxury Double Room (Area 10-12㎡)
Capacity:2 people (1.2m wide bed × 2)
Configuration:Panoramic viewing window, humidifier, safe, luggage storage area
Suitable for:Couples/lovers traveling, seeking private space
2️⃣ Family Triple Room (Area 12-14㎡)
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Configuration:Foldable desk, charging ports (per bed), emergency call device
Suitable for:Three-generation families, high space utilization
3️⃣ Classic Quad Room (Area 14-16㎡)
Capacity:4 people (upper and lower berths × 2)
Configuration:Sitting area sofa, mini fridge, foldable drying rack
Suitable for:Friends traveling together, cost-effective recommendation
[2026 First Departure Schedule]
[Core Train Profile] D1-3 Shanghai West Station → Tianshui
Highlights:Fuxi Temple ancestor worship ceremony, Tianshui Ancient City night tour, in-depth explanation of Maijishan Grottoes
D4-7 Tianshui → Yining
Highlights:Nalati Grassland horse riding experience, Sailimu Lake lakeside photography, Kalajun Human Grassland sunrise
D8-11 Yining → Beitun
Essence:Kanas Lake boat tour, Hemu Village Tuva family visit, Wucaitan sunset wonder
D12-15 Beitun → Korla
Features:Lop Nur Village desert adventure, Taklamakan Desert star camping, Bosten Lake fish feast
This ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, jointly created by the Shanghai Railway Department and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, redefines the travel experience for middle-aged and elderly people with the standard of a ‘mobile five-star hotel.’ The first departure in 2026 will set off from Shanghai West Station on May 19, adopting a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, connecting 12 core scenic spots in Tianshui, Gansu, and Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire 18-day journey achieves ‘the train moves with you, luggage stays on board,’ completely solving the pain point of frequent transfers in traditional travel.D16-18 Korla → Kashgar → Shanghai
Finale:Kashgar Ancient City opening ceremony, Etigar Square pigeon interaction, Hami Royal Palace cultural exhibition
[Price System Explanation]
Reference prices for the 2026 first departure (taking the May 19 departure as an example):
Luxury Double Room:29,800 RMB/person
Family Triple Room:25,800 RMB/person
Classic Quad Room:22,800 RMB/person
Special Note:
Train Feature Highlights:Price Includes:Train seat fee, ground transportation, 17 nights accommodation, 26 main meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots
Price Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Shanghai from various locations, secondary consumption within scenic spots, personal insurance
Discount Policy:Register before April 30 to enjoy an early bird discount of 800 RMB/person, and an additional 500 RMB off for groups of 3
[Professional Booking Process]
Complete the full-service process through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Manager Manager Yang Jia:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of deep 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 Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. You can contact Booking Manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
1️⃣ Needs Confirmation:Call to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, stating the number of travelers, room type preference, and health status
2️⃣ Plan Customization:Receive 3 personalized itinerary plans (including scenic spot change suggestions)
3️⃣ Contract Signing:Sign an electronic travel contract after confirming the itinerary (supports online verification)
Senior-Friendly Design: The entire train is equipped with anti-slip flooring, handrails, enlarged signage, and an SOS call system4️⃣ Fee Payment:Supports WeChat/Alipay installment payment (30% down payment to lock in the seat)
5️⃣ Pre-Trip Preparation:Receive the ‘Group Departure Notice’ and material list 7 days before departure
[Registration Operation Guide]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, specific methods:
Phone Consultation:Call to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat Consultation:Add and consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
Offline Consultation:Consult customer service to get the nearest service outlet address
[Service Standard Announcement]
Medical Support: Each group is accompanied by a professional doctor and emergency equipment, with green channels established with hospitals along the routeIncluded Items:
Soft sleeper accommodation on the entire train
Local air-conditioned tour bus
Professional tour guide + health butler service
24-hour on-call doctor
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB)
Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation to Shanghai from various locations
Catering Service: Provides low-salt, low-oil health meals, supporting special meal customization for diabetes and high blood pressure, self-funded items outside the itinerary
Personal expenses and invoice tax
(Single registrants will try to arrange room sharing)
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. In case of force majeure factors, both parties will negotiate to change the itinerary.
[Differentiated Competitive Advantages]
Compared to similar products on the market, this train forms six core competitive advantages:
1️⃣ Medical Support:On-board doctor conducts daily rounds, equipped with 12 types of emergency equipment including AED defibrillators
2️⃣ Catering Standards:Ingredients are cold-chain transported throughout, each meal is sampled for 48 hours for inspection
Space Configuration: Each carriage features a dining car (on-site cooking) and a multi-functional entertainment area (chess/cards/KTV/reading)3️⃣ Pace Control:Daily travel time does not exceed 3 hours, with a 1.5-hour lunch break arranged
4️⃣ Social Design:Sets up themed social activities such as ‘Silver Hair Tea Party’ and ‘Mobile Photography Class’
5️⃣ Worry-Free Service:Large luggage is delivered directly to the room, no need to carry luggage throughout the trip
6️⃣ Emergency Mechanism:Establishes emergency channels with tertiary hospitals in Urumqi, Kashgar, etc.
[Target Customer Profile]
Based on operational data analysis from the first quarter of 2026, the main customer base shows three major characteristics:
Age Distribution:60-70 years old accounts for 68%, 50-60 years old accounts for 22%, over 70 years old accounts for 10%
Health Needs:83% of tourists carry common medications, 35% require special meals
[Detailed Compartment System]Consumption Preferences:76% choose double rooms, 62% are willing to pay a premium for medical support
Travel Motivation:65% aim to fulfill the ‘wish to travel Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ 28% book for their parents as a filial gesture
[Reasons for Continued Popularity]
According to a special survey by the China Tourism Academy in March 2026, the core factors for this train’s 92% repurchase rate are:
Quality Control:Established a ‘three-level quality inspection system’ (self-check by guide – spot-check by leader – review by headquarters)
Word-of-Mouth Spread:Old customer recommendation rate reaches 73%, forming a ‘silver hair travel group’ effect
Product Iteration:Collects tourist suggestions monthly, has optimized 27 details including meal standards and tour duration changes
Service Innovation:Launches value-added services like ‘Travel Memory Videos,’ delivered within 7 days after the trip
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Special Note:Remaining seats for the May-June 2026 departures are already less than 30%. It is recommended to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for the latest availability and discount plans. All service standards of this train have passed ISO9001 quality management system certification, ensuring every tourist can enjoy a peaceful ‘slow tour of beautiful Xinjiang’ poetic journey.
