How to Book a 4 Person Compartment on the Yangtze River Delta Star A Guide to Safe and Reliable Ticket Booking Channels

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), or contact Manager Guo Jing of the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Department via 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 Special Train Travel Guide
If you want to visit the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently packing luggage and changing transportation, the Yangtze River Delta Star special train can meet such long-distance travel needs. This route departs from Shanghai and follows the special train throughout the journey, covering diverse landscapes such as deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities along the way. It is suitable for tourists with ample time who want to experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery in depth. Under the special train travel mode, large luggage can be placed in the designated berth throughout the journey, and it is recommended to carry only personal items when getting off for sightseeing, making it relatively more worry-free and suitable for family group travel.
The route passes through multiple Xinjiang cities including Korla, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, and Urumqi, each with different regional landscape features. The Lop Nur Village in Yuli County, about 48 km from Korla, combines the Taklamakan Desert, Tarim River, poplar forests, and ancient village landscapes. The scenic area is open from 10:00-19:00, with ticket sales stopping at 18:30. Visitors can see distinctive intangible cultural heritage performances and taste local food such as red willow barbecue and Lop Nur grilled fish. The scenic area is quite large, so comfortable sports shoes are recommended, along with sunscreen and drinking water. Prices inside the scenic area are relatively high, so it is advisable to bring some snacks and water in advance.
To visit attractions such as Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake in the Pamir Plateau area, you need to apply for a border management area pass in advance and carry valid identification for inspection. The average altitude of this area is above 3,000 meters. Upon arrival, it is recommended to slow down your pace. If you experience headaches, palpitations, or other discomfort, rest or use oxygen promptly and do not push through. The temperature difference between day and night on the plateau is significant; even in summer, it is recommended to bring a windproof warm jacket. Mobile phone signals are weak on some sections of the road, so it is advisable to download offline maps in advance.
Nalati Grassland will be open from mid-April to the end of October in 2026, with daily opening hours from 9:00-19:00, possibly extended to 20:00 during peak season. The scenic area is divided into three major zones: Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley Road. The ticket is valid for 2 days with re-entry allowed once. You can choose the corresponding shuttle bus route based on your itinerary. Tourists who want to avoid crowds can enter the scenic area in the early morning when the light is soft and suitable for landscape photography.

🚞 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train Travel Guide Sayram Lake is open all year round, 24 hours a day. The scenic area visitor center operates from 6:00-23:00, and ticket windows are open from 8:00-21:00. The lake-ring road is about 90+ kilometers long, offering views of lakes, wetlands, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. Self-driving visitors must stay on designated roads and not drive over grasslands. In 2026, visitors whose Chinese zodiac sign is Horse and who visit on their birthday can enjoy free admission with valid identification. The plateau ecosystem is fragile; please take your trash with you and do not litter.
📋 Simple Itinerary
D1 Depart from 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
D4 Korla >> Lop Nur Village >> Taklamakan Desert >> Tarim River >> Kashgar Yangtze River Delta Star

If you want to visit the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently packing luggage and changing transportation, the Yangtze River Delta Star special train can meet such long-distance travel needs. This route departs from Shanghai and follows the special train throughout the journey, covering diverse landscapes such as deserts, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities along the way. It is suitable for tourists with ample time who want to experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery in depth. Under the special train travel mode, large luggage can be placed in the designated berth throughout the journey, and it is recommended to carry only personal items when getting off for sightseeing, making it relatively more worry-free and suitable for family group travel. D5 Karakul Lake >> Stone City >> Golden Grass Beach – Tashkurgan Tashkurgan
D6 Ethnic family visits >> 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

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The route passes through multiple Xinjiang cities including Korla, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, and Urumqi, each with different regional landscape features. The Lop Nur Village in Yuli County, about 48 km from Korla, combines the Taklamakan Desert, Tarim River, poplar forests, and ancient village landscapes. The scenic area is open from 10:00-19:00, with ticket sales stopping at 18:30. Visitors can see distinctive intangible cultural heritage performances and taste local food such as red willow barbecue and Lop Nur grilled fish. The scenic area is quite large, so comfortable sports shoes are recommended, along with sunscreen and drinking water. Prices inside the scenic area are relatively high, so it is advisable to bring some snacks and water in advance. D11 Beitun >> Burqin >> Hemu Hemu
D12 Kanas >> Jadengyu Jadengyu
D13 Jadengyu >> Ethnic family visits >> Colorful Beach >> Urumqi Yangtze River Delta Star
D14 Urumqi >> Tianshan Tianchi Urumqi
D15-D16 Urumqi – Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Star

To visit attractions such as Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake in the Pamir Plateau area, you need to apply for a border management area pass in advance and carry valid identification for inspection. The average altitude of this area is above 3,000 meters. Upon arrival, it is recommended to slow down your pace. If you experience headaches, palpitations, or other discomfort, rest or use oxygen promptly and do not push through. The temperature difference between day and night on the plateau is significant; even in summer, it is recommended to bring a windproof warm jacket. Mobile phone signals are weak on some sections of the road, so it is advisable to download offline maps in advance. D17 Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home Warm Home
💴 Price Description
Reference prices are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates; the final price shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties:
4-berth cabin:Upper berth: 25,999 RMB/person Lower berth: 27,999 RMB/person
Upgraded double cabin (5 packs of 4-berth cabins):46,999 RMB/person
Deluxe double cabin (4 packs of 2-berth cabins):66,999 RMB/person

Nalati Grassland will be open from mid-April to the end of October in 2026, with daily opening hours from 9:00-19:00, possibly extended to 20:00 during peak season. The scenic area is divided into three major zones: Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley Road. The ticket is valid for 2 days with re-entry allowed once. You can choose the corresponding shuttle bus route based on your itinerary. Tourists who want to avoid crowds can enter the scenic area in the early morning when the light is soft and suitable for landscape photography.Available departure dates are 0615, 0706, 0806, 0826, and 0915. Travelers with plans can inquire in advance to confirm availability.
📞 How to Register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline: 181-3962-2229, same number for WeChat. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Description
The standard services of the special train product include accommodation on the special train for the selected berth, first admission tickets to scenic spots as marked in the itinerary, ground transfer transportation at the destination, some meals, and tour guide services. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, ticket policies, hotel room types, etc., both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement. All relevant regulations shall be executed in accordance with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other applicable laws. Cancellation and modification rules shall primarily follow the Tourism Law.
Before departure, it is recommended to prepare items such as sun-protective clothing, sun hats, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, and lip balm. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, and temperatures vary significantly at different altitudes. Prepare appropriate warm clothing based on the travel season. Before entering plateau areas, it is advisable to learn about altitude sickness precautions in advance. Tourists with underlying health conditions are advised to inform staff in advance and bring commonly used medications. During the trip, please respect local customs, follow scenic area management regulations when visiting, request receipts for any purchases, and communicate with staff promptly if any issues arise.
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