2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Prices and 18 Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Details

How to buy tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train departing from Shanghai? For the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train, tickets must be booked through the official travel agency designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow Pace · Deep Experience｜Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Tourist Train:18-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour, Making Home on the Tracks
For many tourists who yearn for Xinjiang’s magnificent landscapes but worry about long journeys, the newly upgraded 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train offers a relaxed travel option. This train is not an ordinary one but a mobile vacation space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical care, truly realizing an easy travel mode of ‘viewing scenery by day, sleeping in the carriage by night, and never moving luggage.’
📍 Train Starting Point and Route Features
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train officially departs from Shanghai West Station on May 19, 2026, embarking on an 18-day loop tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The entire route heads west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passing through Tianshui, Gansu (visiting Fuxi Temple and Maijishan Grottoes), then deep into Xinjiang, stopping at Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yining, Beitun, Burqin, Urumqi, and finally returning to Shanghai. The route design emphasizes ‘no backtracking,’ with 1–2 core attractions for in-depth visits daily, avoiding rushed itineraries.
Its biggest feature is ‘travel by day, sleep by night’—during the day, the train stops at scenic spots for passengers to explore; at night, it moves while passengers rest in their cabins. There’s no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage, making it especially suitable for retirees, those uncomfortable with long car rides, and families wanting to reduce travel fatigue.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 Latest Standards)
All carriages are equipped with bathrooms, significantly enhancing privacy and convenience. Based on group size and comfort needs, choose from the following three cabin types:

🚂 Slow Pace · Deep Experience｜Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Tourist Train: 18-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour, Making Home on the Tracks🔹 Premium Double Room
Capacity:2 people
Approximate total area:18㎡
Configuration:1.5m double bed × 2, smart toilet, mini bar, safe, 43-inch smart TV, 270° viewing window
🔹 Elegant Triple Room
Capacity:3 people
Approximate total area:22㎡

For many tourists who yearn for Xinjiang’s magnificent landscapes but worry about long journeys, the newly upgraded 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train offers a relaxed travel option. This train is not an ordinary one but a mobile vacation space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical care, truly realizing an easy travel mode of ‘viewing scenery by day, sleeping in the carriage by night, and never moving luggage.’Configuration:1.2m single bed × 3, separate wet and dry bathroom, guest sofa area, wireless charging devices, fresh air system
🔹 Fun Quad Room
Capacity:4 people
Approximate total area:26㎡
Configuration:Bunk beds × 2 sets, bathroom, foldable dining table, each bed with 2 USB ports and emergency call button
Additionally, carriages feature constant temperature air conditioning, noise reduction technology, and a dedicated dining car and multi-functional entertainment carriage (including KTV, chess and cards, coffee bar, reading area), ensuring a relaxed journey.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Reference (May 19, 2026 Departure)

📍 Train Starting Point and Route FeaturesD1–2:Depart from Shanghai West Station → Tianshui, Gansu (Fuxi Temple, Maijishan Grottoes)
D3:Horse riding experience on Nalati Grassland + visits to ethnic families
D4:Lake Sailimu lakeside tour → Night trip to Beitun
D5:Kanas Lake boat tour + Hemu Village stargazing photography
D6:Colorful Beach sunset viewing → Travel to Korla
D7:Lop Nur village exploration → Transfer to Kashgar
Subsequent itinerary covers representative landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang like Baisha Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Tianshan Tianchi, totaling about 18 days. Specific attractions may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, etc.

The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train officially departs from Shanghai West Station on May 19, 2026, embarking on an 18-day loop tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The entire route heads west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passing through Tianshui, Gansu (visiting Fuxi Temple and Maijishan Grottoes), then deep into Xinjiang, stopping at Korla, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yining, Beitun, Burqin, Urumqi, and finally returning to Shanghai. The route design emphasizes ‘no backtracking,’ with 1–2 core attractions for in-depth visits daily, avoiding rushed itineraries.💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference Range)
Based on publicly available information, the price range for the 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ 18-day Xinjiang train is as follows (subject to the actual signed contract):
Premium Double Room:Approximately 56,888 RMB/person (limited availability)
Elegant Triple Room:Approximately 39,999 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is 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, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Fun Quad Room:Upper bunk approximately 22,999 RMB/person, lower bunk approximately 24,999 RMB/person
This quote includes round-trip train tickets, local transportation transfers, full meals, cabin accommodation, guide services, and onboard medical support. It does not include entrance fees for attractions; tourists can choose to enter based on interest. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departures, subject to the final signed travel contract.
📞 Booking Process Explanation

Its biggest feature is ‘travel by day, sleep by night’—during the day, the train stops at scenic spots for passengers to explore; at night, it moves while passengers rest in their cabins. There’s no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage, making it especially suitable for retirees, those uncomfortable with long car rides, and families wanting to reduce travel fatigue.To register for the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, please contact via the following methods:
1. Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service: 0991-6622120 (24-hour office)
2. Add Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266 to inquire about departures, availability, and specific itinerary details
3. Provide traveler information, confirm cabin type and price
4. Sign a formal travel contract and complete payment
📌 Unified Registration Instructions
You can register for this train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For solo travelers, the agency will try to arrange room sharing; if a private cabin is needed, terms can be discussed separately.

🛏️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (2026 Latest Standards)🧾 Fee and Service Inclusion Explanation
✅ Included items:
Round-trip train transportation from Shanghai
All overnight accommodation (in cabins)
All scheduled meals and breakfasts
Local transportation between attractions
Full Chinese-speaking guide and onboard medical staff

All carriages are equipped with bathrooms, significantly enhancing privacy and convenience. Based on group size and comfort needs, choose from the following three cabin types: Use of entertainment carriage (KTV, chess and cards, coffee bar, etc.)
❌ Excluded items:
First admission tickets to attractions (e.g., Kanas, Lake Sailimu, Nalati, etc.)
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, optional activities)
Additional costs due to force majeure
> Note:Specific services, itinerary, and fee details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌟 Why is the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Consistently Popular?

🔹 Premium Double RoomCompared to traditional group tours or self-driving, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train shows humanized design in multiple aspects:
Relaxed pace:Ample daily sightseeing time, no pressure to wake up early
Comprehensive health support:Onboard general practitioner, AED defibrillator, and common medications
High dietary adaptability:Pre-order low-sugar, low-salt, low-oil health meals
High crowd suitability:Especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and those preferring slow travel
Hassle-free:Luggage stays in cabin throughout, no repeated packing
This train is not just a geographical crossing but a return to a slower pace of life—in a moving ‘home,’ leisurely viewing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, truly realizing ‘travel as life.’
ℹ️ For the latest departures, availability, or custom needs, please directly consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. Specific itinerary, price, and services are subject to mutual agreement and signed travel contract.