Star of the Yangtze River Delta Ticketing 2026 Booking Methods and Cost Details for Each Route

How do I buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train. It does not open a 12306 ticket purchasing channel; seats are uniformly coordinated and allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 [Yangtze River Delta Star:A mobile resort hotel crossing mountains and rivers] — 2026 in-depth experience guide
🌄 I. Train positioning:A mobile “five-star resort space”
The Yangtze River Delta Star is not a train in the traditional sense, but a “mobile resort hotel” integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. All 17 carriages of the train adopt a low-noise design and are equipped with air purification systems and constant-temperature air conditioning. During operation, the maximum speed is controlled within 120 kilometers per hour to maximize riding comfort. With “slow travel” as its core concept, the train is specially designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers seeking in-depth experiences. It connects the highlight attractions of the Yangtze River Delta and Xinjiang, realizing a worry-free mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night.”
🛏 ️II. Full analysis of compartments:Bathrooms + smart facilities
The entire train carries 240 passengers and offers three room type choices:
Modern Shanghai-style 4-person compartment (11.34㎡)

🚂[Yangtze River Delta Star: A mobile resort hotel crossing mountains and rivers] — 2026 in-depth experience guide. Accommodates 4 people, with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed + bunk bed combination, equipped with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, a bathroom (dry-wet separation), and an emergency call button.
Modern elegant charm 4-person compartment (6.68㎡)
Accommodates 4 people, ergonomic wooden beds + anti-fall guardrails, under-bed storage space, decorative screen, smart magnetic card lock, bathroom.
Deluxe double compartment (11.34㎡)
Accommodates 2 people, 1.8-meter large bed + panoramic viewing window, equipped with a sofa area, mini wine cabinet, and bathroom, with excellent privacy.
📌All compartments include bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and charging ports. The operating age is newly put into use in 2024. The dedicated train starts from Shanghai. Cities where boarding is possible along the route must be confirmed with customer service in advance (current policy supports temporary stopover connections at Turpan, Kashgar, and Urumqi).

🌄I. Train positioning: a mobile “five-star resort space”🗺 ️III. 2026 itinerary and pace:17-day slow tour of the Northwest
[Brief itinerary overview] (subject to local facts)
D1:Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Turpan
D2:Enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3:Arrive in Turpan in the evening
D4:Turpan – Karez – Grape Valley – Kashgar

The Yangtze River Delta Star is not a train in the traditional sense, but a “mobile resort hotel” integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. All 17 carriages of the train adopt a low-noise design and are equipped with air purification systems and constant-temperature air conditioning. During operation, the maximum speed is controlled within 120 kilometers per hour to maximize riding comfort. With “slow travel” as its core concept, the train is specially designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers seeking in-depth experiences. It connects the highlight attractions of the Yangtze River Delta and Xinjiang, realizing a worry-free mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night.”D5:Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6:Home visit to people of all ethnic groups – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Residences – Kuqa
D8:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
D9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun

🛏️II. Full analysis of compartments: bathrooms + smart facilitiesD11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu
D12:Kanas – Jiadengyu
D13:Jiadengyu – Kazakh home visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai
D17:Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home

The entire train carries 240 passengers and offers three room type choices:🕒 Pace control:
Daily sightseeing time is about 6-8 hours, with a 1.5-hour meal and rest period arranged at noon.
The longest drive between scenic areas does not exceed 3 hours, avoiding long-distance bumpy rides.
The train runs at night and stops at attractions during the day, ensuring sufficient sleep.
💰 IV. Price explanation:Transparent pricing system
[Room types and price plans] (subject to contract)

Modern Shanghai-style 4-person compartment (11.34㎡) four-person compartment
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person
Lower berth:25,999 yuan/person
Children under 12:8,980 yuan/person (excluding berth, bed, breakfast, and tickets)
Upgrade to double room (4-person compartment changed to 2-person):45,999 yuan/person
Deluxe double compartment:60,999 yuan/person

Accommodates 4 people, with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed + bunk bed combination, equipped with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, a bathroom (dry-wet separation), and an emergency call button.📌 Price includes:Train accommodation, full-board meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, local guide services, and travel insurance. Prices may fluctuate with schedules and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 V. Booking process:Five easy steps
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2026 departure dates (current schedules: 0828, 0917), itinerary route, seat type, and remaining availability.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.

Modern elegant charm 4-person compartment (6.68㎡)Settle the balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
🍽 ️VI. Service standards:Details demonstrate quality
Included items:Train accommodation, full-board meals, scenic area tickets, local transportation, and guide services.
Not included items:Personal expenses, optional paid items (for solo sign-ups, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing).
Featured meals:Daily specialty dishes such as Xinjiang hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and big plate chicken are provided. Meal standard is 80 yuan/person/meal, with light and mildly spicy flavors. Dietary needs can be noted separately.
✨ VII. Service features:Highlights of humanized service
Accommodation:Bathrooms throughout the train, 24-hour hot water, and bedding changed daily.
Dining:Each meal provides 2-3 dishes
How do I sign up for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For a light-luxury lie-down trip and a boutique tourist train experience, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.