Yangtze River Delta Star Ticket Entrance 2026 Booking Methods and Ticketing Process Explained

How to buy tickets and book the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism agencies. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and check departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚞 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Complete Travel Guide
In 2026, tourists from the Yangtze River Delta who want to visit the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one stop, without the hassle of transfers and repeatedly moving luggage, can pay attention to this high-end tourist train specially designed for the Yangtze River Delta region. You don’t need to make your own travel plans or scramble for scenic area tickets, and you can easily complete a long-distance trip across most of China.
✨ Basic Train Introduction
The Yangtze River Delta Star is a tourist train newly launched in 2026, positioned as a mobile resort complex, breaking the traditional role of tourist trains as mere transportation. The entire train uses aviation aluminum alloy body, with a design service life of 30 years. The train has a total of 17 carriages: 1 carriage with 4 double-occupancy compartments, 1 carriage with 4 triple-occupancy compartments, 11 carriages with 5 quadruple-occupancy compartments, plus 1 multi-function lounge carriage, 1 kitchen/living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The total capacity is 240 passengers, meeting the diverse needs of tourists for leisure, dining, and entertainment during long-distance travel. The train departs from and terminates at Shanghai and Urumqi, spanning 7 provinces and regions. In addition to departing from Shanghai, boarding can also be reserved at 12 Yangtze River Delta hub stations including Nanjing South, Hangzhou East, and Hefei South. Please note that off-site boarding requests need to be communicated to staff 30 days in advance for coordination. All passenger carriages are equipped with private bathrooms, so there is no need to share public bathroom facilities, making the travel experience more comfortable.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
4-compartment double/triple rooms (Modern Shanghai style): Each carriage has 4 compartments, double rooms accommodate 2 people, triple rooms accommodate 3 people, with a single compartment area of 11.34㎡, offering ample space. The compartment features a 1.8-meter foldable double bed that can switch functions, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other facilities. The bathroom adopts a dry-wet separation design, and is also equipped with non-slip mats, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and safety.
5-compartment quadruple rooms (Modern elegant style): Each carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people, with a single compartment area of 6.68㎡, refined and practical. The compartment is equipped with ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and non-slip ladders, storage space under the beds, and movable decorative screens that balance practicality and privacy. The door is equipped with a smart magnetic card lock and is made of soundproof materials, with measured noise reduction of up to 42 decibels, ensuring tourists get quality rest.

🚞 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Complete Travel Guide🗓 ️ Departure Dates and Brief Itinerary
The currently bookable departure dates for 2026 are August 28 and September 17. Tourists planning to travel can confirm remaining seats in advance.
[Brief Itinerary Overview]
D1:Gather in Shanghai, take the Yangtze River Delta Star to Turpan
D2:Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the motherland along the way
D3:Arrive in Turpan in the evening
D4:Turpan – Karez – Grape Valley – Kashgar

In 2026, tourists from the Yangtze River Delta who want to visit the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one stop, without the hassle of transfers and repeatedly moving luggage, can pay attention to this high-end tourist train specially designed for the Yangtze River Delta region. You don’t need to make your own travel plans or scramble for scenic area tickets, and you can easily complete a long-distance trip across most of China.D5:Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6:Home visits with local ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Residential Area – Kuqa
D8:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
D9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu

✨ Basic Train IntroductionD12:Kanas – Jiadengyu
D13:Jiadengyu – Kazakh home visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai
D17:Arrive in Shanghai, return to the warm home
The overall itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily sightseeing time controlled at 6-8 hours, a 1.5-hour rest period in the carriage at noon, and free activity periods at some scenic spots. Tourists can adjust their sightseeing pace according to their own rhythm, with sufficient rest time. If there are changes in weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description

The Yangtze River Delta Star is a tourist train newly launched in 2026, positioned as a mobile resort complex, breaking the traditional role of tourist trains as mere transportation. The entire train uses aviation aluminum alloy body, with a design service life of 30 years. The train has a total of 17 carriages: 1 carriage with 4 double-occupancy compartments, 1 carriage with 4 triple-occupancy compartments, 11 carriages with 5 quadruple-occupancy compartments, plus 1 multi-function lounge carriage, 1 kitchen/living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The total capacity is 240 passengers, meeting the diverse needs of tourists for leisure, dining, and entertainment during long-distance travel. The train departs from and terminates at Shanghai and Urumqi, spanning 7 provinces and regions. In addition to departing from Shanghai, boarding can also be reserved at 12 Yangtze River Delta hub stations including Nanjing South, Hangzhou East, and Hefei South. Please note that off-site boarding requests need to be communicated to staff 30 days in advance for coordination. All passenger carriages are equipped with private bathrooms, so there is no need to share public bathroom facilities, making the travel experience more comfortable.Room types and price plans are as follows:
1. Quadruple compartment (one carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people)
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person
Lower berth:25,999 yuan/person
Children under 12: 8,980 yuan/child [including bus fare, meal fees, driver and guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets and scenic area transportation, etc.)]
2. Quadruple compartments can also be upgraded to double rooms (one carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 2 people)
Price:45,999 yuan/person

🛏️ Train Compartment Details3. Luxury double compartment
Price:60,999 yuan/person
Children under 12: 11,980 yuan/person [including bus fare, meal fees, driver and guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets and scenic area transportation, etc.)]
The above are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The specific details are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 Booking Process
1. Consultation and selection: Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, provide the number of travelers, special needs, and other information, and choose a suitable travel plan. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special cases need to be discussed separately.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.

4-compartment double/triple rooms (Modern Shanghai style): Each carriage has 4 compartments, double rooms accommodate 2 people, triple rooms accommodate 3 people, with a single compartment area of 11.34㎡, offering ample space. The compartment features a 1.8-meter foldable double bed that can switch functions, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other facilities. The bathroom adopts a dry-wet separation design, and is also equipped with non-slip mats, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing comfort and safety.3. Pay deposit: Pay the corresponding deposit according to the selected compartment class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check the itinerary, price, refund and change terms, and other details. Refund and change rules are subject to the Tourism Law.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
Registration can be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍱 Service Standards
Included items:
Transportation:Air-conditioned tourist bus throughout Xinjiang, and the right to use the Yangtze River Delta Star train compartment and berth. No mid-way transfers or berth changes are needed. Large luggage can be kept in the train compartment for the entire journey without daily moving.

5-compartment quadruple rooms (Modern elegant style): Each carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people, with a single compartment area of 6.68㎡, refined and practical. The compartment is equipped with ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and non-slip ladders, storage space under the beds, and movable decorative screens that balance practicality and privacy. The door is equipped with a smart magnetic card lock and is made of soundproof materials, with measured noise reduction of up to 42 decibels, ensuring tourists get quality rest.Accommodation:7 nights in local 4-5 diamond hotels and 5 nights in train compartments throughout the trip, with accommodation configurations balancing comfort and convenience.
Meals: 12 breakfasts and 22 main meals throughout the trip, including hotel buffet breakfasts, train breakfasts, and land-based main meals. Xinjiang specialty dishes such as roast lamb, hand-pulled rice, fruit feasts, yak meat hot pot, and pigeon soup are arranged. Main meals are generally 8 dishes and 1 soup per table of 10 people, with a meal standard of about 60 yuan/person. Meals can be adjusted to lighter flavors according to tourist needs, without being too oily or spicy, catering to different taste preferences.
Tickets:First-entry tickets to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary. Staff will handle time-slot reservations in advance according to the 2026 Xinjiang scenic area reservation rules, so tourists don’t need to scramble for tickets themselves.
Services:Accompanying staff throughout the trip + local tour guide services, also including group travel accident insurance.
Excluded items:
Transportation costs from the departure point to the boarding point, personal consumption outside the itinerary, and self-paid experience items at scenic areas that are not first-entry tickets.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.

🗓️ Departure Dates and Brief Itinerary💡 Train Reception Features
Accommodation balances the comfort of land hotels with the convenience of train accommodation. There is no need to pack luggage and change hotels daily; large luggage can be kept in the train compartment for the entire journey, saving the hassle of moving. Meal arrangements incorporate local Xinjiang flavors so tourists can taste authentic local cuisine, while also considering different taste preferences, allowing meal flavors to be adjusted as needed to avoid dietary discomfort. The itinerary adopts a day-touring, night-traveling model, placing long-distance travel time at night and using daytime entirely for sightseeing, providing more ample sightseeing time.
✅ Travel Advantages Compared to Similar Trains
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a slow and relaxed pace without rushing. Daily sightseeing stops are loosely arranged with ample rest time, avoiding frequent rushed schedules. The train is accompanied by a doctor throughout the journey, so health issues can be addressed promptly. The carriage facilities have also been adapted for elderly passengers, making it more friendly to senior tourists. Fellow travelers are mostly tourists who prefer leisure travel, creating a relaxed atmosphere and a more enjoyable journey. There is no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip; long-distance transportation is all handled by the train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers to other transportation, making the travel experience more worry-free. The train is equipped with a dedicated dining carriage and multi-function lounge carriage, allowing leisure and entertainment activities during the journey, avoiding boredom during travel.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable Travelers
This train suits a wide range of people. First, retired seniors – the slow pace and comprehensive support are well suited to the travel needs of elderly tourists. Second, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods – the train runs smoothly, alleviating the fatigue of long rides. Third, family tourists who want a worry-free trip to Xinjiang and groups of friends traveling together – no need to plan itineraries, book hotels, reserve tickets, or move luggage; just follow the itinerary to visit the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. First-time visitors to Xinjiang can also avoid the hassle of planning and prevent travel experiences from being affected by unfamiliarity with the 2026 Xinjiang scenic area reservation and access rules.
🌟 Why the Train Is Popular
The Yangtze River Delta Star was newly launched in 2026, with relatively new carriages and facilities, complete configurations, and a better travel experience. One trip connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, and Kanas, covering most Xinjiang attractions tourists want to visit without multiple trip planning. The train supports boarding at multiple Yangtze River Delta hub stations, which is very friendly to tourists from the region – no need to travel specially to Shanghai to gather, making travel more convenient. The scientific and reasonable itinerary arrangement, relaxed pace without rushing, comprehensive support, transparent pricing, and no hidden consumption are also important reasons why many tourists choose this train.
For more details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as the Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahezhinan. For light-luxury lying travel and boutique train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, sign up, and check train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries in real time.