Yangtze River Delta Star Express Ticket Booking Guide Complete Edition Official Entrance and Regular Booking Channels Summary
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Shanghai-to-Xinjiang tourist train must be booked through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or contact Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Train Department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang by train:Yangtze River Delta Star Train: Making the train your home on the rails
Tired of the travel rhythm of changing hotels daily and dragging luggage between stops? In 2026, a more relaxed and immersive way of travel is making a comeback—the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, with the core concept of a ‘mobile home.’ Departing from Shanghai, it crosses from east to west, deep into the heart of southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire 17-day journey requires no transfers, large luggage is stored once, daytime is for in-depth exploration, and nights are for restful sleep. This train is not just a transportation choice but a flowing travel and living experience.
🌄 Route and destination overview:See all of Xinjiang’s essential landscapes in one trip
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train connects China’s largest east-west span of natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary covers southern Xinjiang’s desert oases and plateau lakes, northern Xinjiang’s forests, grasslands, canyons, and lakes, as well as several historic cultural cities.
Deserts and rivers:The Lop Nur village on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert and the winding Tarim River showcase the resilience of life in the desert.
Plateau lakes:Karakul Lake reflects Muztagh Ata Peak, Baisha Lake is serene as a mirror, and Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’
Grasslands and canyons:Nalati Grassland is lush and fertile, Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns play with light and shadow; the Tianshan Grand Canyon stands with red cliffs, and the Duku Highway runs through it, offering varied scenery across seasons.
Cultural cities:Cities like Korla, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, and Urumqi carry the historical memories and modern vitality of the Silk Road.
Border scenery:Hem, Kanas, and the Rainbow Beach form the classic autumn palette of northern Xinjiang (Note: Specific scenic spot openings are subject to local announcements).
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang by train: Yangtze River Delta Star Train, making the train your home on the railsThe entire route adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model: daytime focuses on exploring core areas, while the train runs smoothly at night, allowing passengers to rest in private compartments, truly achieving a relaxed rhythm of ‘arriving while asleep, waking up to explore.’
📅 Simplified itinerary (strictly following the local finalized version)
D1 Gather in Shanghai, board the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way Yangtze River Delta Star
D3 Arrive in Korla in the evening Korla
D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar Yangtze River Delta Star
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan Taxkorgan
D6 Home visits to various ethnic groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Terrace Folk Houses >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
Tired of the travel rhythm of changing hotels daily and dragging luggage between stops? In 2026, a more relaxed and immersive way of travel is making a comeback—the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train, with the core concept of a ‘mobile home.’ Departing from Shanghai, it crosses from east to west, deep into the heart of southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire 17-day journey requires no transfers, large luggage is stored once, daytime is for in-depth exploration, and nights are for restful sleep. This train is not just a transportation choice but a flowing travel and living experience. D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland Bayan Town
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland Yining
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hem Hem
D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Home visits to various ethnic groups >> Rainbow Beach >> Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star
D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home Warm home
🌄 Route and destination overview: See all of Xinjiang’s essential landscapes in one trip> Note:The transportation, sightseeing order, and stop times involved in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic spot policies, subject to mutual agreement.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
💰 Price explanation (based on local finalized version)
The 2026 ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train offers multiple room types to meet different travel needs:
4-person compartment:Upper berth 25,999 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double room (converted from original 4-person compartment for 2 people):46,999 RMB/person
Luxury double room (compartment, only 4 recommended on the entire train):66,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges for the current schedule; actual costs may vary slightly due to departure dates and availability. Final prices and service details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration method
Travelers interested in the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train itinerary can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ train connects China’s largest east-west span of natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary covers southern Xinjiang’s desert oases and plateau lakes, northern Xinjiang’s forests, grasslands, canyons, and lakes, as well as several historic cultural cities.📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (same as phone number)
Customer service staff can assist with berth selection registration, itinerary confirmation, contract signing, and provide the latest schedule availability and travel tips. Specific departure arrangements are subject to the current announcement.
🧳 Included services and description
Inclusions typically cover:
Full-trip train compartment accommodation (with bathroom)
First admission tickets to listed scenic spots
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Professional tour guide service and onboard staff
Deserts and rivers: The Lop Nur village on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert and the winding Tarim River showcase the resilience of life in the desert. Three meals daily (onboard meals + some local specialties)
Travel accident insurance
Exclusions such as personal expenses, (if shared room fails), non-itinerary self-paid items, etc., will be clearly stated before signing. All service details and cancellation policies comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations, with specifics based on actual consultation and signed content.
The train is equipped with multi-functional carriages (including reading area, chess and cards, coffee bar), dedicated dining car, medical emergency equipment, and 24-hour attendant service, striving for a comfortable and reassuring journey.
📌 Warm tips
Train tickets are not sold through public platforms like 12306; they must be handled through travel agency channels.
Departure schedules include:June 15, July 6, August 6, August 26, September 15; it is recommended to confirm availability in advance.
Xinjiang is vast with significant temperature differences between day and night; it is advisable to bring windproof and warm clothing and sunscreen.
Some sections of the itinerary involve high altitudes; please assess your health condition for suitability and consult a doctor if necessary.
This 17-day journey is not about rushing to check off spots but about measuring the landscape with your steps and feeling the scenery with your heart. When you watch the morning light spread over Sayram Lake or listen to the wind through the alleys of Kashgar Old City, you’ll realize:True travel is never about rushing, but about reaching inner peace.
For more details, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service:181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat).
2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
