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【Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train?
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Many people, when they think of long-distance train travel, picture hard sleeper berths, noise, and people moving back and forth in the aisle. But if you’ve truly experienced the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train once, you’ll find that a train can also become part of the journey, not just a means of transportation. Today, I’ll walk you through everything about the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist special train — how to buy tickets, how to choose, and how to register — from the perspective of the “registration entrance,” so you can avoid detours and get on board with ease. 🚄✨
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is the first high-end comfortable tourist special train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a “mobile hotel + long-distance sightseeing train,” focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts the model of “the train travels with the people, sightseeing by day and traveling by night” — traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and carrying luggage. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, family trips, and travelers who want to “see more sights with less hassle.”
✨ Core Highlights
Comfortable Experience:The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, bidding farewell to the shared washrooms of traditional hard sleeper berths, making it more suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Rich Facilities:The train is equipped with a dining car and a multi-functional entertainment car (including a mahjong room, KTV, bar, coffee bar, reading area, etc.), making the journey rich and colorful.
Elderly-Friendly Design:The carriages feature clear signage, handrails, and onboard medical staff, with a relaxed itinerary pace that is very friendly for elderly travelers.
🗺 ️ 18-Day Classic Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
D1:Gather at Shanghai West Station, hold a departure briefing.
D2:On the train, enjoy the scenery along the way.
D3:Arrive at Tianshui, Gansu, visit Fuxi Temple and Tianshui Ancient City.
D4:Visit Maijishan Grottoes, take the special train to Yining in the afternoon.
D5:Arrive at Yining, visit Nalati Grassland.
D6:Visit Sayram Lake, take the special train to Beitun.
D7:Arrive at Beitun, visit Kanas Scenic Area.
D8:Visit Hemu Village and Colorful Beach (Wucaitan), take the special train to Korla.

Many people, when they think of long-distance train travel, picture hard sleeper berths, noise, and people moving back and forth in the aisle. But if you’ve truly experienced the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist special train once, you’ll find that a train can also become part of the journey, not just a means of transportation. Today, I’ll walk you through everything about the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist special train — how to buy tickets, how to choose, and how to register — from the perspective of the “registration entrance,” so you can avoid detours and get on board with ease. 🚄✨D9:Visit Lop Nur People’s Village, take the special train to Kashgar.
D10:Arrive at Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake.
D11:Visit Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, etc., take the special train to Kuqa.
D12:Visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon and Kuqa Royal Palace, take the special train to Hami.
D13:Visit Kuqa Big Naan City, Qiuci Alley, etc., take the special train back.
D14-D16:Enjoy the Gobi and canyon scenery along the way, arrive at Hami, visit Hami Hui Royal Mansion.
D17:Rest on the return train journey.
D18:Arrive at Shanghai West Station, end of the trip.
🛏 ️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing you to choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences.
🛌 Soft Sleeper Double Room (Deluxe Double Compartment)
Space:Approximately 6.5㎡, good privacy.
Layout:Usually lower berths, convenient for seniors to get on and off.
Configuration:Private bathroom, 24-hour hot water, smart lighting, high-quality bedding.
Suitable for:Couples, partners, or close friends.
👨 ‍👩‍👧 Soft Sleeper Triple Room (Family/Friends Compartment)

🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Yangtze River Delta Star Special TrainSpace:Approximately 8.2㎡, relatively spacious.
Layout:Mostly “2 lower berths + 1 upper berth,” lower berths approximately 90cm wide.
Configuration:Private bathroom, anti-slip handrails, charging sockets, reading lights.
Suitable for:Families or friends traveling together.
💰 Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room (High Value-for-Money Compartment)
Space:Approximately 9.8㎡, most beds.
Layout:“2 lower berths + 2 upper berths,” lower berths more convenient for movement.
Configuration:Private bathroom, foldable small table, coat hooks, USB charging ports.
Suitable for:Travelers on a budget or groups with more people.
🚆 Special Train Hardware Advantages
Public Areas:Equipped with a dining car, entertainment car (including mahjong room, KTV, bar, coffee bar), and multi-functional carriages, offering on-site cooking and leisure entertainment.
Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train features anti-slip flooring, widened handrails, high-contrast signage, and SOS emergency call systems in restrooms.
Support:Onboard medical staff and a green channel established with hospitals along the route, providing basic medical support.
💁 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular tour travel.
Attentive Accompanying Service:The train is staffed with dedicated service personnel and onboard medical staff on duty. Any needs during the trip can be promptly addressed by contacting staff; long-distance routes also include professional cultural docents who explain historical and cultural content along the scenic route.

The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is the first high-end comfortable tourist special train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a “mobile hotel + long-distance sightseeing train,” focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts the model of “the train travels with the people, sightseeing by day and traveling by night” — traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and carrying luggage. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, family trips, and travelers who want to “see more sights with less hassle.”Comfortable Accommodation Experience: The entire journey follows the arrangement of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. At night, the train moves while you rest; during the day, you get off at scenic spots to sightsee. No need to use daytime sightseeing hours for travel, and no need to frequently pack and unpack luggage to change hotels. Large luggage can stay in your seat throughout the trip without being moved.
Exclusive Special Arrangements: Local tour routes include an exclusive “Intangible Cultural Heritage Classroom on the Train,” inviting Yangtze River Delta intangible cultural heritage inheritors to teach Suzhou embroidery, Huizhou ink stick making, and more on site. The Hangzhou segment also offers a canal night cruise experience, enjoying light shows from a painted boat; long-distance routes are designed to avoid congested sections of traditional bus tours, efficiently utilizing travel time.
Convenient Transportation Experience:Upon arriving at each stop, pre-arranged shuttle vehicles will be waiting, so you don’t need to figure out public transportation on your own — seamless connections.
Reasonable Dining Standards: Local tour routes feature Yangtze River Delta specialties in the dining car, such as Shanghai xiaolongbao, Nanjing salted duck, and Hangzhou Dongpo pork, all made with fresh local ingredients. Breakfast is buffet-style, including over 20 types of Jiangnan pastries; long-distance routes serve freshly prepared meals and also offer low-salt, low-oil wellness meal options, catering to different tastes.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangements
Currently, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” has two mature operating routes, both with relaxed schedules, reserving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure, allowing you to immerse yourself in the comfort of long-distance slow travel. No repeated transfers or detours are needed throughout the journey, and the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
1. 18-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Long-Distance Route
D1:Depart from Shanghai West Station, travel at night to Tianshui, Gansu.
D2:Visit Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, and Maijishan Grottoes during the day, depart for Yining that evening.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D3:Visit Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland during the day, depart for the Altay region that evening.
D4-D5:Visit Kanas, Baisha Lake, and other core scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang.
D6-D7:Head to Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, visit Kashgar Old City and other cultural attractions.
D8:Final stop: visit scenic spots in Hami, Eastern Xinjiang.
D9-D18:After all scenic spots are visited, the special train returns, arriving at the Yangtze River Delta departure station in the evening, ending the trip.
2. 5-Day Yangtze River Delta Local Route
D1:Depart from Shanghai at 22:00 from Shanghai Station to Suzhou. The next day, visit Humble Administrator’s Garden and Qili Shantang Street, enjoy Pingtan storytelling performances; depart from Suzhou Station at 21:30 that evening for Nanjing.

✨ Core HighlightsD2:Visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, stroll along the Qinhuai River scenic area, taste Nanjing specialty snacks; depart from Nanjing Station at 22:00 that evening for Hangzhou.
D3:Visit the Ten Scenes of West Lake and Lingyin Temple, take a boat to enjoy Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, experience Song Dynasty culture; depart from Hangzhou Station at 21:00 that evening for Huangshan.
D4:Climb Huangshan or take the cable car up, admire the Greeting Pine, sea of clouds, and sunrise, visit Hongcun Ancient Village; depart from Huangshan North Station at 20:30 that evening.
D5:Return to Shanghai early the next morning, end of the trip.
📅 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
In 2026, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to accommodate different travel plans. Prices per person vary by seat type and departure schedule, with reference price ranges for each type of berth and compartment.
🗓 ️ Departure Date Reference
First Departure:Around May 19, 2026, departing from Shanghai West Station.
Subsequent Departures:Multiple trips planned from May to September. Specific dates are subject to announcements from railway authorities and the travel agency.
Reference departure dates for the Northern and Southern Xinjiang long-distance route:May 18, May 19, June 22, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 7. For other schedules, please consult staff for confirmation.
💰 Reference Price Range
The following are reference prices per person for the 18-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang route. Actual prices may vary due to departure schedule, room type, and other factors; the contract shall prevail.
| Compartment Type | Reference Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— |
| Soft Sleeper Double Room | 56,888 |
| Soft Sleeper Triple Room | 39,999 |

Comfortable Experience: The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, bidding farewell to the shared washrooms of traditional hard sleeper berths, making it more suitable for families or friends traveling together. | Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room (Upper Berth) | From 22,999 |
| Soft Sleeper Quadruple Room (Lower Berth) | From 24,999 |
Price Notes:Different travel agency products (e.g., 17-day, full Northern and Southern Xinjiang panorama) may have different prices, and some quotes may be higher. Prices do not include round-trip transportation from various locations to Shanghai or personal expenses not specified in the itinerary.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
If you want to ride the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train, please keep this ticket-booking guide. Tickets for this special train’s travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete your booking.
Booking Process Reference:
1. Contact for Consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train.
2. Choose Your Travel Product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan permits, passports, etc.) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the booking deposit as required by the travel agency, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
> Warm Reminder:
> From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
💰 VII. Fee and Service Related Information
The services included in the “Yangtze River Delta Star” special train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
✅ Fees Typically Include
Special train seat fee (including accommodation in compartments with private bathrooms).

Rich Facilities: The train is equipped with a dining car and a multi-functional entertainment car (including a mahjong room, KTV, bar, coffee bar, reading area, etc.), making the journey rich and colorful. Local tour bus transportation as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (mostly breakfast + main meals).
Full-trip tour guide commentary services.
Some products include onboard medical support and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Fees Typically Do Not Include
Round-trip transportation to and from Shanghai (airfare, high-speed rail, etc.).
Scenic area entrance fees and internal transportation within scenic areas that are noted as self-paid in the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and beverages at hotels.
Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
> Contract and Changes:
> If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties may negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary. Specific cancellation and change rules and handling procedures shall be governed by the “Travel Contract” signed by both parties.
🎉 VIII. Start Your Slow Travel Journey
By now, you should have a clear understanding of how to purchase tickets for the “Yangtze River Delta Star” and its itinerary features. This train will take you on an 18-day journey, effortlessly experiencing the magnificent panorama from the Jiangnan water towns to the Western Regions’ scenery.
If you long for a worry-free, comfortable long-distance slow trip, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to inquire about 2026 schedules and prices, and take the first step toward your “Yangtze River Delta Star” journey! 🚄✨
> Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, Manager Mai
> 24-Hour Consultation and Registration
> Company Landline:0991-3333832
> Mobile and WeChat:132-0133-3409
The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.