Yangtze River Delta Star Train Registration Official Ticketing Channels and Procedures
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Cultural Tourism Train is a customized luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, the entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-arranged by legitimate cultural tourism agencies cooperating with the railway. Travelers with travel plans can go through the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time train schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to explore the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang’s scenery in one go in 2026, but worried about frequent transfers and luggage hassle? The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, focusing on comfortable slow travel, has become a choice for many tourists. Next, we’ll introduce the train configuration, itinerary, registration methods, and other concerns one by one to help you quickly understand the details of this special train.
✨ Basic Train Introduction
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a brand-new high-end comfortable tourist train launched in 2026, positioned as a one-stop travel product connecting the Yangtze River Delta and Xinjiang scenery. It features a ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model, where tourists get off to visit attractions during the day and rest on the train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage. The entire train departs from Shanghai and ultimately returns to Shanghai. Currently, boarding at Shanghai station is recommended; for other boarding points, consult the travel agency customer service. The train has a total of 17 carriages, including passenger carriages, a multifunctional living room carriage, a kitchen-living carriage, and a dining carriage, meeting leisure and dining needs during the journey. The train can carry a total of 240 passengers, and all passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms.
🛏 ️ Train Cabin Introduction
The train’s cabins are divided into three types, all equipped with bathrooms. Specific configurations are as follows:
4-cabin double room: Modern Shanghai style, each room accommodates 2 people, single cabin area 11.34㎡, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multifunctional switching, with Shanghai-style embroidered wall covering, water bar, etc. The bathroom is dry-wet separated, with anti-slip, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and safety.
4-cabin triple room:Modern Shanghai style, each room accommodates 3 people, single cabin area 11.34㎡, also equipped with dry-wet separated bathroom, anti-slip handrails, and emergency call buttons, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
5-cabin quadruple room: Modern elegant style, each room accommodates 4 people, single cabin area 6.68㎡, with ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, and anti-slip ladders. Under-bed storage and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy, equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors, ensuring privacy and a quiet rest environment.
🚂 Want to explore the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang’s scenery in one go in 2026, but worried about frequent transfers and luggage hassle? The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, focusing on comfortable slow travel, has become a choice for many tourists. Next, we’ll introduce the train configuration, itinerary, registration methods, and other concerns one by one to help you quickly understand the details of this special train.🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary and 2026 Departure Dates
[Quick Itinerary Overview]
Day 1:Depart from Shanghai, board the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train heading to Korla
Day 2:Travel through magnificent scenery, enjoying the vast landscapes of the motherland
Day 3:Arrive in Korla in the evening
Day 4:Depart from Korla → Lop Nur Village → Cross the Taklamakan Desert → Along the Tarim River → Arrive in Kashgar
Day 5:Karakul Lake → Stone City Ruins → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan
Day 6:Visit local ethnic families → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
✨ Basic Train IntroductionDay 7:Stroll through Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → High Terrace Folk Houses → Depart for Kuqa
Day 8:Kuqa → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland
Day 9:Yining → Nalati Grassland
Day 10:Sayram Lake → Beitun
Day 11:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
Day 12:Kanas Scenic Area → Jadengyu
Day 13:Jadengyu → Visit local ethnic families → Colorful Beach → Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi Lake
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is a brand-new high-end comfortable tourist train launched in 2026, positioned as a one-stop travel product connecting the Yangtze River Delta and Xinjiang scenery. It features a ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model, where tourists get off to visit attractions during the day and rest on the train at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage. The entire train departs from Shanghai and ultimately returns to Shanghai. Currently, boarding at Shanghai station is recommended; for other boarding points, consult the travel agency customer service. The train has a total of 17 carriages, including passenger carriages, a multifunctional living room carriage, a kitchen-living carriage, and a dining carriage, meeting leisure and dining needs during the journey. The train can carry a total of 240 passengers, and all passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms.Days 15-16:Return from Urumqi → Shanghai
Day 17:Arrive back in Shanghai, warm home
Confirmed departure dates for 2026 are June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, and September 15. Subsequent dates can be confirmed with the travel agency customer service. The itinerary of this special train has a relaxed pace, with about 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day, and a 1-2 hour lunch break arranged at noon, ensuring ample rest time without high-intensity travel. Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The current cabin types and reference price plans for the special train are as follows:
1. Quadruple cabin (one carriage has 5 cabins, each cabin accommodates 4 people)
Upper berth:25,999 RMB/person
Lower berth:27,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Train Cabin Introduction2. Quadruple cabin can also be upgraded to a double room (one carriage has 5 cabins, each cabin accommodates 2 people)
Cost:46,999 RMB/person
To upgrade train and ground reception standards:Additional 6,000 RMB/person
3. Luxury double cabin
Cost:66,999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Splendid Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates. Specific details are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, and the final signed contract content serves as the charging basis.
📝 Booking Process
To book the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train, refer to the following process:
The train’s cabins are divided into three types, all equipped with bathrooms. Specific configurations are as follows:Consultation and Selection:Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit based on the cabin level (20,000 RMB/person) and receive a formal tourism receipt.
Sign Contract:Sign the national tourism supervision unified electronic contract, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification policies. Cancellation and modification rules are based on tourism law regulations.
Settle Balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Address-related information can be obtained directly from customer service.
🍱 Train Reception Standards
The reception details for this special train are as follows:
4-cabin double room: Modern Shanghai style, each room accommodates 2 people, single cabin area 11.34㎡, equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multifunctional switching, with Shanghai-style embroidered wall covering, water bar, etc. The bathroom is dry-wet separated, with anti-slip, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and safety.Included Items:Corresponding cabin type train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, ground transportation transfers, full meal service, guide commentary service, and accompanying doctor security service.
Excluded Items:Self-funded activities within scenic spots, personal consumption expenses, and single occupancy fees (we will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need separate negotiation).
In terms of meals, Xinjiang specialty dishes are arranged throughout the journey, including hand-grabbed rice, big plate chicken, baked buns, milk tea, and other local flavors. Daily meals are mainly light in taste, avoiding heavy oil and spice, suitable for the dietary habits of tourists from the Yangtze River Delta region. Meals are generally served at tables of about 10 people, adjustable based on actual group size.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Reception Features
The accommodation configuration of the special train is comparable to a mobile hotel. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms and 24-hour hot water. Bedding uses hotel-grade standards, and carriages are equipped with soundproof materials to ensure sleep quality. The ground hotels are also of the same local star-rated standard accommodation products. In terms of dining, in addition to daily meals, multiple Xinjiang local specialty meals are arranged, allowing tourists to taste authentic flavors while enjoying the scenery. The train is also equipped with age-friendly services, with anti-slip handrails in corridors and bathrooms, emergency call buttons, and priority arrangement of lower berths for those in need. A doctor accompanies the entire journey to handle sudden health issues.
⚖ ️ Advantages Compared to Other Special Trains
Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains on the market, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ has obvious advantages:
4-cabin triple room: Modern Shanghai style, each room accommodates 3 people, single cabin area 11.34㎡, also equipped with dry-wet separated bathroom, anti-slip handrails, and emergency call buttons, suitable for families or friends traveling together.All room types are equipped with bathrooms, eliminating the need to use public washing areas, offering higher comfort. Many similarly priced special trains only offer bathrooms in high-end room types, while standard rooms require shared bathrooms.
Meal flavors are lighter, suitable for the dietary habits of Yangtze River Delta tourists, without heavy oil and spice throughout the journey. Meal flavors can also be adjusted based on tourist needs.
The itinerary pace is slow without rushing, with a lunch break arranged daily, and sightseeing time controlled within a reasonable range, avoiding early starts and late nights.
A doctor accompanies the entire journey to handle sudden health issues, making travel more reassuring.
Fellow tourists are mostly of the same age group who prefer slow travel, creating a harmonious social atmosphere and a better travel experience.
The train follows people throughout, with luggage placed in the cabin without needing to move it during each transfer, saving a lot of trouble.
👥 Suitable Participants
This special train is suitable for a wide range of tourists, especially the following types:
5-cabin quadruple room: Modern elegant style, each room accommodates 4 people, single cabin area 6.68㎡, with ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, and anti-slip ladders. Under-bed storage and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy, equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors, ensuring privacy and a quiet rest environment.Retirees with ample time who want to explore Xinjiang scenery at a slow pace.
Tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides, as the train offers a smoother and more comfortable journey, reducing the bumpiness of long-distance buses.
Tourists who want to visit all the key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one go without planning their own itinerary.
Tourists who prefer one-stop travel and do not want to frequently transfer or move luggage.
Tourists from the Yangtze River Delta region who want to board directly from their doorstep without transferring to other cities.
📈 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ special train has garnered attention from many tourists since its launch, mainly for the following reasons:
First, the hardware configuration is excellent, with bathrooms in all room types, age-friendly design, and multifunctional leisure carriages, significantly improving comfort compared to regular tourist trains. Second, the itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for tourists to plan routes, tickets, and accommodation, solving all travel issues in one go. Third, the itinerary pace is reasonable, without compressing rest time to rush through attractions, suitable for most tourists’ travel rhythms. Additionally, services like no luggage handling and a doctor accompanying the journey make travel more worry-free. Finally, the train departs from Shanghai, allowing tourists from the Yangtze River Delta region to board directly from their doorstep, avoiding the hassle of transferring to other cities.
For more information about the special train, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for more detailed materials.
