Star of the Yangtze River Delta Ticket Booking 2027 Reservation Guide and Ticket Fee Breakdown Inquiry
How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 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 ticketing channel on 12306, and seats are uniformly allocated by regular 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 real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 How do you buy tickets for the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train? One article explains the right way to enjoy an 18-day slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang
If you are planning a long-distance trip with a relaxed pace, no need to frequently move luggage, and the chance to deeply experience Xinjiang’s scenery, then the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train departing from Shanghai may be exactly the answer you are looking for. Unlike the tight arrangements of regular group tours, this train is built around the concept of a “moving home,” integrating accommodation, transportation, dining, and sightseeing, and is especially suitable for travelers who want easy travel and value comfort.
🚆 Train positioning:A “mobile resort hotel” for slowly exploring beautiful Xinjiang
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary train, but a high-quality tourist train designed specifically for long-distance cultural tourism. The entire train has 17 carriages, with a certified capacity of 240 passengers. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms, achieving a private experience of “one berth per person, one room and one bathroom.” The train departs from Shanghai and passes through many places in Gansu and Xinjiang. There is no need to transfer throughout the journey, and luggage travels with the train, truly realizing “lying down to tour Xinjiang.”
This train focuses on three major features: senior-friendly, family-friendly, and light-luxury comfort. It is equipped with three levels of service support: onboard medical staff, professional tour leaders, and local guides, making it suitable for retirees, families with children, and tourists who prefer a slower pace.
🛏 ️ Compartment details:Three room types to meet different needs
4 compartments with double rooms / triple rooms (modern Shanghai style)
Area:11.34㎡
Bed type:1.8-meter foldable double bed (flexibly convertible)
Configuration:Shanghai-style embroidered wall covering, water bar, bathroom (dry and wet separation), anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, emergency call button
🚂 How do you buy tickets for the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train? One article explains the right way to enjoy an 18-day slow journey through northern and southern XinjiangCapacity:2 or 3 people (depending on the specific compartment)
5 compartments with quadruple rooms (modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡
Bed type:Ergonomic wooden beds (with anti-fall guardrails)
Configuration:Under-bed storage, decorative screen, smart magnetic card lock, soundproof door, bathroom
Capacity:4 people
> Note:All compartments have fixed configurations, and the actual number of occupants is based on the selected berths. The train is a newly built cultural tourism train in recent years, well maintained, and meets national railway accommodation vehicle standards.
Boarding location:Currently, the recommended assembly and boarding point is uniformly at Shanghai Station; no intermediate boarding stops are available for now.
📅 Simple itinerary & 2027 departure dates (strictly presented according to local facts and original text)
Yangtze River Delta Star · Star Shining Over the Frontier: 18-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour
If you are planning a long-distance trip with a relaxed pace, no need to frequently move luggage, and the chance to deeply experience Xinjiang’s scenery, then the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train departing from Shanghai may be exactly the answer you are looking for. Unlike the tight arrangements of regular group tours, this train is built around the concept of a “moving home,” integrating accommodation, transportation, dining, and sightseeing, and is especially suitable for travelers who want easy travel and value comfort. May departures (does not travel the Duku Highway)
✨ Brief itinerary
D1:Gather in Shanghai, board the Yangtze River Delta Star train to begin the journey, overnight on the train
D2:The train continues, arriving in Lanzhou in the evening, stay at a local hotel in Lanzhou
D3:Visit the Gansu Provincial Museum and the Yellow River Scenic Line, then take the train to Korla, overnight on the train
D4:Arrive in Korla in the evening, stay at a hotel in Korla
D5:Visit Lop Nur People’s Village and the Taklamakan Desert, then take the train to Kashgar, overnight on the train
D6:Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, stay in Tashkurgan
D7:Home visits with various ethnic groups, visit White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar and stay at a hotel
D8:Explore Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Residences, and Id Kah Mosque, take the train to Kuqa, overnight on the train
🚆 Train positioning: A “mobile resort hotel” for slowly exploring beautiful XinjiangD9:Visit Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon, take the train to Yining, overnight on the train
D10:Visit Nalati Grassland, stay at a hotel in Yining
D11:Sayram Lake (including lakeside afternoon tea), then take the train to Beitun, overnight on the train
D12:Head to Hemu Scenic Area, stay in Jiadengyu
D13:Kanas Scenic Area (including Kanas Lake cruise, Three Bays tour; Fish Watching Pavilion is a complimentary stop), stay in Burqin
D14:Home visits with various ethnic groups, Five-Colored Beach, enjoy a cold-water fish banquet, take the train to Urumqi, overnight on the train
D15:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, stay in Urumqi
D16-17:Return to Shanghai on the train, recalling the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang along the way, overnight on the train
D18:Arrive in Shanghai, the 18-day journey concludes successfully
Brief itinerary for June-September departures (difference from the May itinerary is on D9):
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is not an ordinary train, but a high-quality tourist train designed specifically for long-distance cultural tourism. The entire train has 17 carriages, with a certified capacity of 240 passengers. All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms, achieving a private experience of “one berth per person, one room and one bathroom.” The train departs from Shanghai and passes through many places in Gansu and Xinjiang. There is no need to transfer throughout the journey, and luggage travels with the train, truly realizing “lying down to tour Xinjiang.”D9:Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon, cross the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Grassland (see the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns), stay in Bayan Town
The rest of the schedule is the same as above.
> The daily itinerary is well paced, with arrangements for rest on the train or at hotels after sightseeing to avoid consecutive high-intensity activities. Specific sightseeing durations may be reasonably adjusted by the tour leader due to objective factors such as weather and road conditions.
💰 2027 price explanation (strictly according to local facts and original text)
✅ May 17 group (does not travel the Duku Highway)
Luxury quadruple room upper berth:23,999 yuan/person
Luxury quadruple room lower berth:24,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Comfort Edition:36,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to double room – Premium Edition:41,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:55,999 yuan/person
This train focuses on three major features: senior-friendly, family-friendly, and light-luxury comfort. It is equipped with three levels of service support: onboard medical staff, professional tour leaders, and local guides, making it suitable for retirees, families with children, and tourists who prefer a slower pace.✅ June 7, June 27, July 18, and August 8 departure dates
Upper berth:25,999 yuan/person | Lower berth: 26,999 yuan/person
Comfort Edition double room:41,999 yuan/person | Premium Edition double room: 47,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:60,999 yuan/person
✅ August 28 and September 18 departure dates
Upper berth:26,999 yuan/person | Lower berth: 27,999 yuan/person
Comfort Edition double room:43,999 yuan/person | Premium Edition double room: 49,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury 2-person room:62,999 yuan/person
> The above prices are for reference only. The actual cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate due to factors such as departure date and remaining seats.
📝 Booking process (clear five steps)
🛏️ Compartment details: three room types to meet different needs1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary route, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Pay the balance: Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
Registration is handled uniformly through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🍽 ️ Service standards:What is included? What is not included?
Included items:
Accommodation in train carriages throughout the journey (including bathroom)
Hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary (double standard room)
4 compartments with double rooms / triple rooms (modern Shanghai style); first admission tickets to scenic areas and experience items marked as included (such as Kanas Lake cruise, Sayram Lake afternoon tea, etc.)
All meals throughout the journey (including specialty cold-water fish banquet and local flavor meals)
Onboard medical staff, professional tour leaders, and local guide services
Travel accident insurance
Excluded items:
Round-trip transportation from the departure place to Shanghai Station
Personal consumption, optional paid items (for solo registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
> Meals are mainly northern Chinese flavors, balancing lightness and nutrition and avoiding excessive spiciness or oiliness. Three meals are provided on schedule each day, and meal arrangements are based on the actual team size. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
🌟 Train features:Why is it worth choosing?
No luggage moving throughout the journey:Luggage travels with the train, with seamless connections between hotels and the train
Area: 11.34㎡Relaxed pace:1-2 core attractions per day, with ample rest time
Dietary suitability:Focus on balanced nutrition, reducing heavy oil and spiciness
Compatible crowd:Most fellow travelers are over 50, creating a harmonious atmosphere
Comprehensive service:Onboard medical staff + bilingual guides + 24-hour butler-style service
👥 Who is it suitable for?
Retirees who want to see the world easily
Not suitable for tourists who dislike long bus rides or frequently changing hotels
Families or couples who enjoy slow travel and value comfort
❤ ️ Why has it always been popular?
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” combines the convenience of rail travel with the comfort of high-end accommodation, avoiding the fatigue of self-driving while also escaping the crowding of traditional bus tours. The 18-day itinerary covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, with both natural wonders and cultural experiences, and the train itself is a mobile social space that fills the journey with warmth.
📌 Warm reminder:For details such as itinerary, price, and remaining seats, please consult directly with Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. All arrangements are subject to the final signed travel contract, and both parties may reasonably optimize or change the itinerary based on actual circumstances.
How do you register for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light-luxury lying-down travel and boutique tourist train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and reservation, contract signing and registration, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
