Yangtze River Delta Star Express Official Website Ticket Purchase Process and Fare Details

Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itinerary and quotation.
🚂 Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once without frequently changing hotels or dragging luggage around? In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train from Shanghai to Southern and Northern Xinjiang might meet your expectations.
This guide will comprehensively analyze the trip from ‘Product Highlights → Itinerary Overview → Price Explanation → Booking Process → Pre-Trip Preparation’ to help you easily plan this long-distance train journey.
🌟 Product Highlights:Mobile ‘Hotel-Style’ Train
The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is the first high-end comfortable tourist train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a ‘hotel-style’ long-distance train with many highlights:
🛏 ️ Private Compartments, Cozy and Private
The entire train uses compartment designs, offering two-person, three-person, and four-person rooms, each with its own bathroom, eliminating the need for shared washrooms found in traditional hard sleepers, making it more suitable for families or friends traveling together.
🍽 ️ Onboard Facilities, Fully Equipped
The train features a renovated dining car and multi-functional carriages, providing freshly prepared meals. The leisure area includes mahjong rooms, KTV, a bar, and a coffee bar, making the journey lively and diverse.
👵 Senior-Friendly Design, Thoughtful Care
The train has been adapted for seniors with features like enlarged signage and added handrails. It also includes onboard doctors and guides, making it very friendly for elderly travelers.
🏞 ️ Highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, All in One View

🚂 Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once without frequently changing hotels or dragging luggage around? In 2026, the ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ tourist train from Shanghai to Southern and Northern Xinjiang might meet your expectations.The itinerary covers many famous attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Baisha Lake, and Kashgar Ancient City, allowing you to experience the diverse scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities in 18 days.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary:17-Day Grand Loop Overview
> D1 Gather in Shanghai, take 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 – Tashkurgan Tashkurgan
> D6 Home visits to various ethnic groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar Kashgar
> D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> High Platform Dwellings >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
> D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland Bayan Town
> D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland Yining
> D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star

This guide will comprehensively analyze the trip from ‘Product Highlights → Itinerary Overview → Price Explanation → Booking Process → Pre-Trip Preparation’ to help you easily plan this long-distance train journey.> D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu Hemu
> D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu
> D13 Jadengyu >> Kazakh Home Visit >> Colorful 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 warm home Warm home
Itinerary Pace Interpretation:
D1-D3:Departure and First Impressions
Depart from Shanghai, enjoy the scenery along the way on the train, arrive at the important southern Xinjiang city of Korla on the third day, preparing for the subsequent deep exploration of deserts and ancient cities.
D4-D7:In-Depth Southern Xinjiang Experience
This segment is the essence of southern Xinjiang scenery, visiting Lop Nur Village, Taklamakan Desert, Kashgar Ancient City, and the lakes and meadows of the Pamir Plateau, experiencing rich ethnic customs.
D8-D10:From Plateau to Grassland

🌟 Product Highlight: Mobile ‘Hotel-Style’ TrainCross the Tianshan Mountains, experience the grandeur of the Duku Highway, feel the vastness of the grassland at Bayanbulak, then arrive at Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ and finally head north to Beitun.

Manager Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itinerary and quotation.
D11-D13:Northern Xinjiang Autumn Scenery Feast
Deeply explore the Kanas core area, visit the Tuva village of Hemu, enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, and take a city tour and rest in Urumqi.
D14-D17:Return Journey Home
After visiting Tianshan Tianchi, take the special train back to Shanghai, ending the unforgettable 17-day journey.
💰 Price Explanation:Multiple Room Type Options
The price of this route is subject to the contract; the following is for reference:
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to factors like departure dates, berth types, and policies. Please refer to the final contract.
Prices typically include train seats, ground transportation, accommodation, some meals, and guide services, but exclude tickets for various attractions and personal expenses. Please refer to the product description for details.
🛌 4-Person Room
Upper Berth:25,999 RMB/person

The ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ is the first high-end comfortable tourist train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a ‘hotel-style’ long-distance train with many highlights:Lower Berth:27,999 RMB/person
✨ Upgraded Double Room (5 packs of 4-person rooms)
46,999 RMB/person
👑 Luxury Double Room (4 packs of 2-person rooms)
66,999 RMB/person
🗓 ️ 2026 Reference Departure Dates
0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
📝 Booking Process:Four Easy Steps
1. 📞 Consultation and Confirmation
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat, provide the number of travelers and budget, and receive detailed itinerary materials, quotations, and availability for departure dates.
2. ✍️ Submit Information and Payment
Submit the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers, and pay a deposit or full amount as guided by customer service, keeping the payment receipt.

🛏️ Private Compartments, Cozy and Private3. 📄 Sign the Travel Contract
The travel agency will provide a formal electronic travel contract. Carefully check the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, and other terms, then sign after confirming everything is correct.
4. 🧳 Pre-Trip Preparation and Coordination
Before departure, pay attention to pick-up information and prepare valid documents, clothing, medications, and other personal items as required. Inform the travel agency in advance of any special needs.
📌 Pre-Trip Notes:Important Reminders
Documents and Luggage:Be sure to bring the original valid documents. It is recommended to prepare a medium-sized suitcase and a carry-on backpack for easy movement on the train and at attractions.
Clothing and Protection:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a jacket. Also, take sun protection measures (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) and moisturize.
Health and Safety:During the long journey, maintain a regular schedule and diet. If you have a chronic medical history, bring necessary medications and inform the travel agency in advance.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement; please understand.
📞 Inquire Now
If you are interested in this ‘Yangtze River Delta Star’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang special train, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Get the latest departure dates, prices, and detailed itinerary to start your Southern and Northern Xinjiang special train journey!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itinerary and quotation.