Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Prices Booking Guide Official Website Registration Fees

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? For the tourist train from Shanghai to Xinjiang, tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Panoramic Special Train Travel Reference
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang worry about long distances, tiring transfers, and repeatedly packing luggage and changing hotels. This special train route connecting the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang can effectively solve these problems. Traveling with the special train throughout the journey, you won’t need to frequently move your luggage, and you can spend 17 days slowly exploring the natural scenery of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and experiencing the lifestyle of various ethnic groups.
✨ Route Highlights and Destination Reference
This route covers multiple different types of tourist areas, including southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage, Pamir Plateau scenery, Ili River Valley grasslands, Altay forest lakes, and classic Tianshan landscapes. The tour dates are set from June to September, which happens to be the period when Xinjiang’s vegetation is lush and the scenery is most beautiful, making it suitable for travel.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Starting from Korla, you can visit the Lop Nur Village to experience the unique landscape combining desert, rivers, and poplar forests, then get close to the Taklamakan Desert and see the natural scenery along the Tarim River. After arriving in Kashgar, you can explore the old city of Kashgar, walk through the streets to feel the local atmosphere, visit Id Kah Mosque, a building with distinctive local architectural features and bright, solemn lines; you can also visit the Tashkurgan Old Town (Gaotai Folk Houses) to learn about traditional local residential architecture. During the tour, it is recommended to follow the guides, pay attention to passage, and not enter unopened residential areas without permission. Then proceed to Tashkurgan County, where you can visit Karakul Lake and see the scenery of the lake reflecting the surrounding snow mountains; the Stone City ruins are an important post station on the ancient Silk Road, with broken walls carrying a profound sense of history; the Golden Grassland Wetland has wooden boardwalks, and walking along them you can see the grassland, river, and the distant Stone City and snow mountains at the same time. At sunset, the layers of light and shadow are rich, suitable for taking photos. During the visit, it is recommended to check the sunset time in advance, reserve sufficient visiting time, not climb the ruins walls, and jointly protect the cultural relics. Facilities such as restrooms in the scenic area are concentrated at the entrance and sightseeing bus stops, so you can plan ahead before the visit.
Duku and Ili Section:Starting from Kuqa, you can visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon, where the reddish-brown Yardang rock formations change shape under light and shadow. Before visiting, it is recommended to check the weather and not enter the canyon on rainy or overcast days to avoid unexpected risks. The Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September each year, and along the way you can experience the terrain changes from canyon to grassland, seeing alpine lakes, spruce forests, and other different scenery. Bayanbulak Grassland has a wide view, with the Kaidu River winding through it, and there are areas where swans inhabit. In summer, the sunset is late, and the grassland temperature is lower in the evening, so it is recommended to prepare windproof and warm clothing in advance. Then go to Nalati Grassland to visit the “Sky Grassland” scenery and feel the layered beauty of the mountain grassland; Sailimu Lake has clear water, surrounded by snow mountains and forests, and walking along the lake you can feel the fresh natural atmosphere. Along the way, you can taste local foods such as hand-grabbed meat, wild mushroom noodles, and Kuqa large naan bread.

🚂 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Xinjiang Panoramic Special Train Travel ReferenceAltay Section: Starting from Beitun, go to Hemu, where wooden houses are scattered in the village. In the morning, you can see the mist shrouding the village, and at night there is little light pollution, making it suitable for stargazing. Then go to Kanas, where you can visit the Three Bays, Guanyu Terrace, and other areas, and see the lake water change color with the light. The Yardang landform of the Colorful Beach is rich in color, and at sunset, paired with the poplar forest across the river, the scenery is unique.
Final Section:After arriving in Urumqi, you can visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) at Tianshan and see the snow mountains reflected in the lake. After the trip, take the special train back to Shanghai without needing to book return transportation separately.
📋 Simple Itinerary
D1 Depart from Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Korla Yangtze River Delta Star
D2 Enjoy the beautiful scenery 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

Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang worry about long distances, tiring transfers, and repeatedly packing luggage and changing hotels. This special train route connecting the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang can effectively solve these problems. Traveling with the special train throughout the journey, you won’t need to frequently move your luggage, and you can spend 17 days slowly exploring the natural scenery of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and experiencing the lifestyle of various ethnic groups. D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan County Tashkurgan County
D6 Ethnic group home visits >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> Gaotai Folk Houses >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland Bayan Town
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland Yining
D10 Sailimu Lake >> Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu Hemu

✨ Route Highlights and Destination Reference D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
D13 Jadengyu >> Ethnic group home visits >> 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 the warm home Warm home
💰 Price Reference
The following are reference prices. Prices may fluctuate with departure dates and market conditions. The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties:

This route covers multiple different types of tourist areas, including southern Xinjiang’s cultural heritage, Pamir Plateau scenery, Ili River Valley grasslands, Altay forest lakes, and classic Tianshan landscapes. The tour dates are set from June to September, which happens to be the period when Xinjiang’s vegetation is lush and the scenery is most beautiful, making it suitable for travel.4-person room:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double room (5 compartments with 4-person rooms):46,999 RMB/person
Deluxe double room (4 compartments with 2-person rooms):66,999 RMB/person
Available departure dates are 0615, 0706, 0806, 0826, 0915. Please consult staff to confirm availability.
📞 How to Register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229. For the specific office address, please contact customer service.
📌 Cost Description and Service Reference

Southern Xinjiang Section: Starting from Korla, you can visit the Lop Nur Village to experience the unique landscape combining desert, rivers, and poplar forests, then get close to the Taklamakan Desert and see the natural scenery along the Tarim River. After arriving in Kashgar, you can explore the old city of Kashgar, walk through the streets to feel the local atmosphere, visit Id Kah Mosque, a building with distinctive local architectural features and bright, solemn lines; you can also visit the Tashkurgan Old Town (Gaotai Folk Houses) to learn about traditional local residential architecture. During the tour, it is recommended to follow the guides, pay attention to passage, and not enter unopened residential areas without permission. Then proceed to Tashkurgan County, where you can visit Karakul Lake and see the scenery of the lake reflecting the surrounding snow mountains; the Stone City ruins are an important post station on the ancient Silk Road, with broken walls carrying a profound sense of history; the Golden Grassland Wetland has wooden boardwalks, and walking along them you can see the grassland, river, and the distant Stone City and snow mountains at the same time. At sunset, the layers of light and shadow are rich, suitable for taking photos. During the visit, it is recommended to check the sunset time in advance, reserve sufficient visiting time, not climb the ruins walls, and jointly protect the cultural relics. Facilities such as restrooms in the scenic area are concentrated at the entrance and sightseeing bus stops, so you can plan ahead before the visit.The cost may include accommodation for the corresponding special train berth, first admission tickets for scenic spots marked in the itinerary, ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary, meals marked in the itinerary, and service fees for staff throughout the trip. Specific inclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Travel-related tips:
1. Please carry valid identification documents when traveling. For border-related areas, you need to apply for a border pass in advance. You can consult staff for the application process. There is no fee for the document application.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a windproof and warm jacket, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and other sun protection items. Some areas on the route have long distances, so you can bring some snacks and drinking water.
3. In case of weather changes, road condition changes, scenic area policy changes, or other force majeure or objective factors, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary to ensure the best possible travel experience.
4. Rules for itinerary cancellation and changes shall be implemented in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Tourism Law and the Contract Law to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
5. During the tour, please comply with the relevant management regulations of each scenic area, protect the natural environment and cultural relics, and respect local customs and habits.
If you have any other questions about the itinerary, you can call the consultation hotline or add WeChat for details, and staff will provide corresponding answers based on your needs.
2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Xinjiang Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase