Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train How to Book, Ticket Prices, Pricing Standards, Itinerary, Official Website

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 Tourist Train Complete Travel Guide
Many tourists planning long-distance trips in the summer and autumn of 2026 are inquiring about the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train that crosses most of China. Below is a clear reference compiled from multiple dimensions including route features, itinerary arrangements, pricing standards, and registration methods.
🌆 Core Route Features and Destination Highlights
The itinerary covers multiple types of terrain in northern and southern Xinjiang:This special train departs from Shanghai and completes long-distance travel entirely on the train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers on public transportation or self-planning of cross-regional routes. It will ultimately provide in-depth tours of various landscapes within Xinjiang, covering multiple core tourist areas including southern Xinjiang cultural heritage sites, Pamir Plateau lakes and snow mountains, Ili River Valley grasslands and flower seas, and Altay primitive forest areas. It is suitable for tourists who wish to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.
Reference for New Attraction Visits in 2026:
1. Lop Nur Village: The scenic area reopened in August 2025 after upgrades, with daily operating hours from 10:00 to 21:00, and ticket sales stopping at 19:30. Tickets must be purchased with real-name registration. Students, seniors aged 60-69, military personnel, and others can enjoy corresponding discounts with valid certificates. Children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70, and disabled individuals can enjoy free admission with valid certificates. The scenic area features desert and water landscapes. Please stay within open areas during visits, follow staff guidance for riding and off-road activities, bring sunscreen due to strong sunlight in Xinjiang, and register drone photography with the scenic area in advance.
2. Along the Pamir Plateau: Kashgar Old City is open daily from 8:00 to 22:00, with free entry to the core area. Internal sites such as Gaotai Folk Houses require separate tickets. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are open daily from 8:00 to 20:00, with standardized viewing platforms and parking lots by the lakes. Tashkurgan Stone City Ruins and Golden Grassland Wetland are located in Tashkurgan County; visitors need to apply for a border area permit in advance, which can be obtained free of charge in Kashgar city with valid certificates, with a review period of 1-2 working days.

🚞 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Complete Travel Guide3. Along the Duku Highway: As a well-known scenic highway connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, the Duku Highway is recommended for summer travel each year. In 2026, it reopened to traffic in May, offering views of vertically distributed landscapes of canyons, snow mountains, and forests along the way. Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon is open from 10:00 to 19:00, with completed walking trails and shuttle services. Due to weather, road maintenance, and other factors, road conditions may change dynamically, and the itinerary will be reasonably adjusted according to actual circumstances.
4. Along the Ili River Valley: Nalati Grassland enters its peak blooming period in May each year, with daily opening hours from 8:30 to 20:00. In 2026, Sayram Lake has 12 standardized viewing stops around the lake, open daily from 8:00 to 21:00, allowing visitors to stop and enjoy the scenery.
5. Along the Altay region: Hemu and Kanas areas retain their primitive forest and village character, with lush vegetation and cool climates in summer and autumn, ideal for summer retreat visits.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
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

Many tourists planning long-distance trips in the summer and autumn of 2026 are inquiring about the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train that crosses most of China. Below is a clear reference compiled from multiple dimensions including route features, itinerary arrangements, pricing standards, and registration methods. D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar Yangtze River Delta Star
D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan County Tashkurgan County
D6 Home visits with residents of various ethnic groups >> Baisha Lake >> Kashgar Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City >> Id Kah Mosque >> Gaotai Folk Houses >> Kuqa Yangtze River Delta Star
D8 Kuqa >> Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon >> Duku Highway >> Bayanbulak Grassland Bayan Town
D9 Yining >> Nalati Grassland Yining
D10 Sayram Lake >> Beitun Yangtze River Delta Star
D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu Hemu

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Reservation Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
🌆 Core Route Features and Destination Highlights D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Home visits with residents of various ethnic groups >> 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 your warm home Warm home
💴 Price and Departure Date Information
4-bed room:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person

The itinerary covers multiple types of terrain in northern and southern Xinjiang: This special train departs from Shanghai and completes long-distance travel entirely on the train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers on public transportation or self-planning of cross-regional routes. It will ultimately provide in-depth tours of various landscapes within Xinjiang, covering multiple core tourist areas including southern Xinjiang cultural heritage sites, Pamir Plateau lakes and snow mountains, Ili River Valley grasslands and flower seas, and Altay primitive forest areas. It is suitable for tourists who wish to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.Upgraded double room (5 compartments with 4-bed rooms):46,999 RMB/person
Deluxe double room (4 compartments with 2-bed rooms):66,999 RMB/person
Available departure dates:0615、0706、0806、0826、0915
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates. Please refer to the contract or customer service confirmation, with the signed contract between both parties as the final authority.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229, same number for WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Details can be communicated directly with customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Description

Reference for New Attraction Visits in 2026:Fee-related: The reference price includes the use of the corresponding berth on the special train, accommodation fees as indicated in the itinerary, first-entry ticket fees for attractions, local regular tourist bus transfer fees, meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, and travel accident insurance fees. It does not include personal expenses during the itinerary, separately charged small attraction tickets and shuttle bus fees within scenic areas, expenses during free activities, or other expenses incurred due to personal reasons. Please refer to actual consultation and the signed contract for details.
Service-related:The special train is equipped with accompanying staff and medical personnel. The local tour segments are staffed with certified tour guides and experienced drivers, using compliant commercial vehicles throughout the journey to ensure travel safety.
Travel Tips:
1. Please bring your valid identification documents. For visits involving border areas, you need to cooperate in applying for relevant certificates in advance. Specific requirements can be consulted with customer service.
2. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant, and sunlight is strong. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, warm clothing, and common medications.
3. Due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and temporary scenic area management policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement to ensure the travel experience.
4. Cancellation and modification rules related to the itinerary shall be executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant legal regulations.
5. During the tour, please comply with scenic area management regulations, protect the ecological environment, respect local customs and habits, and travel civilly.
If you have any other questions about this Yangtze River Delta Star special train, you can directly call the above number or add the WeChat for consultation. Customer service will provide detailed answers.
2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Booking Center Hotline: 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