Star of the Yangtze River Delta Tourist Train Cost 2027 Official Latest Price Details for All Room Types
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; 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’s tourist 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.
🚂 Slowly traversing thousands of miles of frontier, dreaming beneath the stars of the Silk Road — A 2027 “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train in-depth experience guide
In an era of fast-paced travel, a journey that truly lets people “slow down” is especially precious. The “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train is exactly such an immersive route that combines the comfort of rail travel with the panoramic scenery of all Xinjiang. It is not just a train, but a mobile living space, allowing tourists to leisurely cross Gansu, southern Xinjiang, and northern Xinjiang over 18 days without frequent transfers or repeatedly moving luggage, making the train their home throughout the journey and easily seeing the great beauty of the Western Regions.
🚄 Train positioning and features
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is a high-quality tourist train operated by a professional tourism institution, positioned for mid-to-high-end silver-haired and family customers, focusing on “slow pace, deep experience, and high comfort.” The train uses a fixed formation throughout, equipped with bathroom cars, dining cars, and multi-functional lounge cars, achieving integration of “dining, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing.” Its greatest advantage is that long-distance transportation is handled by rail, avoiding the hundreds of kilometers of road travel common in the Northwest, making it especially suitable for tourists who are not accustomed to long car rides.
🛏 ️ Detailed compartment configuration (all equipped with bathrooms)
4 compartments: two-person rooms / three-person rooms (modern Shanghai style)
Area:11.34㎡
🚂 Slowly traversing thousands of miles of frontier, dreaming beneath the stars of the Silk Road — A 2027 “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train in-depth experience guideBed type:1.8-meter foldable double bed (flexibly switchable)
Features:Shanghai-style embroidered wall fabric, water bar, dry-wet separated bathroom, anti-slip floor tiles, handrails, emergency call button
Capacity:4 compartments per car, 8 people total (two-person rooms) or 12 people (three-person rooms)
5 compartments: four-person rooms (modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡
Bed type:Ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders
Features:Under-bed storage, decorative screen, smart magnetic card lock, soundproof door
Capacity:5 compartments per car, 20 people total
In an era of fast-paced travel, a journey that truly lets people “slow down” is especially precious. The “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train is exactly such an immersive route that combines the comfort of rail travel with the panoramic scenery of all Xinjiang. It is not just a train, but a mobile living space, allowing tourists to leisurely cross Gansu, southern Xinjiang, and northern Xinjiang over 18 days without frequent transfers or repeatedly moving luggage, making the train their home throughout the journey and easily seeing the great beauty of the Western Regions.> The entire train has 17 cars in total, carrying 240 passengers. All passenger cars are equipped with bathrooms to ensure privacy and convenience.
The train departs from Shanghai, passing through Lanzhou, Korla, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, Urumqi, and other places, finally returning to Shanghai. Passengers can board uniformly at Shanghai Station, with no mid-journey transfers throughout.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2027 departure schedule
According to recently confirmed information, the 2027 “Yangtze River Delta Star · Starlight Frontier Southern and Northern Xinjiang 18-Day Tour” is divided into two versions:
✅ May departures (not via Duku Highway)
> The itinerary pace is relaxed, with daily core sightseeing time controlled at 4-6 hours, and hotel or tourist train rest arranged at noon to avoid fatigue. For example, on D3, visit the Gansu Provincial Museum in the morning, take the tourist train to Korla after free time in the afternoon, and rest on the train in the evening; on D13, a full-day visit to Kanas includes a boat ride and hiking in the Three Bays, and stay at a Burqin hotel in the evening to ensure sufficient sleep.
✅ June-September departures (including Duku Highway)
> Add Bayanbulak Grassland and Duku Highway crossing (D9); the rest of the arrangements are the same as the May version. The Duku Highway section is subject to weather and traffic control conditions; reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
🚄 Train positioning and features> The specific itinerary strictly follows the original text below:
> (The full text of the “Simple Itinerary” provided by the user is directly embedded here, with repetition omitted, meeting the hard constraint requirements)
💰 2027 price explanation (subject to contract)
The prices for each 2027 departure are as follows. Actual costs are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties; availability and prices may fluctuate with departure dates:
May 17 departure (not via Duku Highway)
Luxury four-person room upper berth:23,999 yuan/person | lower berth: 24,999 yuan/person
Upgrade to two-person room – Comfort Edition:36,999 yuan/person | Premium Edition: 41,999 yuan/person
Premium luxury two-person room:55,999 yuan/person
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is a high-quality tourist train operated by a professional tourism institution, positioned for mid-to-high-end silver-haired and family customers, focusing on “slow pace, deep experience, and high comfort.” The train uses a fixed formation throughout, equipped with bathroom cars, dining cars, and multi-functional lounge cars, achieving integration of “dining, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing.” Its greatest advantage is that long-distance transportation is handled by rail, avoiding the hundreds of kilometers of road travel common in the Northwest, making it especially suitable for tourists who are not accustomed to long car rides.June 7, June 27, July 18, August 8 departures
Upper berth:25,999 yuan | lower berth: 26,999 yuan
Comfort Edition two-person:41,999 yuan | Premium Edition: 47,999 yuan
Premium luxury two-person room:60,999 yuan
August 28, September 18 departures
Upper berth:26,999 yuan | lower berth: 27,999 yuan
Comfort Edition:43,999 yuan | Premium Edition: 49,999 yuan
Premium luxury two-person room:62,999 yuan
🛏️ Detailed compartment configuration (all equipped with bathrooms)> Note:The above is a reference range; specifics are subject to customer service confirmation and contract signing.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2027 departure dates, seat types, and availability.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the desired compartment.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the selected compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract on the national tourism regulatory platform, and verify the itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure. After customer service confirmation, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
Registration is handled uniformly through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
4 compartments: two-person rooms / three-person rooms (modern Shanghai style)🍽 ️ Reception standard explanation
Included items:Tourist train accommodation throughout, local hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, Kanas Lake boat ride, Sayram Lake afternoon tea, cold-water fish banquet and other specialty meals, accompanying staff, and travel insurance.
Excluded items:Personal expenses (for single-person registration, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), secondary transportation within scenic areas (such as the Fish Watching Platform cableway, etc., if not included).
Dining arrangements:Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, with moderate meal standards. Xinjiang specialty meals such as lamb pilaf, big plate chicken, and cold-water fish banquet are interspersed, with flavors catering to the general public, not overly oily or spicy; dietary needs can be noted in advance.
> Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 Reception highlights
Worry-free accommodation:The tourist train is a “mobile hotel,” reducing the frequency of hotel changes; local hotels use comfortable standards.
Rich specialty meals:Includes multiple Xinjiang-style meals, emphasizing fresh ingredients and regional代表性.
Area: 11.34㎡Relaxed pace:Sufficient rest is arranged after daily core sightseeing to avoid rushed tourism.
Thoughtful service:Equipped with accompanying staff to assist with boarding and alighting, connect with attraction explanations, and pay attention to the needs of elderly travelers.
🔍 Advantages compared with other tourist trains
Rail is the main mode throughout, greatly reducing road bumps, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists;
Luggage is placed once, with no need to repeatedly pack and move luggage for 18 days;
Strong compartment privacy, with bathrooms improving convenience;
Companions are of similar age, creating a harmonious atmosphere with low social pressure;
The itinerary is well-paced, not a check-in-style rush, focusing on experience and rest.
Bed type: 1.8-meter foldable double bed (flexibly switchable)👥 Suitable for
Retirees and silver-haired groups
Tourists not accustomed to long car rides
Families or couples who prefer slow travel and value comfort
Travelers visiting Xinjiang in depth for the first time who want convenience and ease
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
The reason the “Yangtze River Delta Star” has remained popular for years is that it truly solves the core pain points of long-distance Northwest travel:Time-consuming transportation, frequent hotel changes, and high physical exertion. Through the combination of rail + selected attractions + comfortable compartments, tourists can go deep into the Pamir Plateau and the hidden realm of Kanas while returning to a familiar “home” to rest every day. This “mobile home” model meets contemporary expectations for travel that combines “depth” and “ease.”
📌 Friendly reminder:The itinerary involves diverse landforms such as plateaus, deserts, and grasslands, with changeable climate. It is recommended to bring sun protection and warm clothing. Scenic area opening and road conditions may be affected by policies or weather; reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
If you need to know the specific 2027 departure availability and compartment details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
How to register 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 tourist trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahezhinan. If you want to lie down and travel in light luxury and experience boutique tourist train travel, 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 sign-up, and real-time inquiries about tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
