Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Fare List 2026 Booking Fees for All Routes

How to buy tickets and book the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The 2026 Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train. It does not open the 12306 ticket purchase channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want 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.
🚂 For friends planning to leisurely tour northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, many people have recently asked “How to book the Yangtze River Delta Star?” Today, I will clarify all the details of this train for everyone. After reading, you will understand how to choose and book.
✨ Basic Train Introduction
The Yangtze River Delta Star, first launched in May 2026, is a comfortable tourist train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a “mobile boutique hotel.” It is converted from a regular-speed train, with Shanghai-style culture as its design foundation, focusing on a high-end, comfortable slow travel experience. Unlike ordinary tourist trains, it adopts an operation mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, train follows people,” with long-distance travel arranged during nighttime rest periods, so it does not occupy daytime sightseeing time. One trip can connect the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang without multiple transfers or repeated luggage handling. It is an innovative product of railway cultural tourism integration. The entire train has 17 carriages. In addition to passenger carriages, it is also equipped with multi-functional lounge carriages, kitchen-living carriages, and dining carriages, meeting leisure, dining, and entertainment needs on board. The entire train carries 240 passengers, providing a relaxed and uncrowded travel atmosphere.
🛏 ️ Compartment Details
4-compartment double/triple rooms: Modern Shanghai style, single compartment area 11.34㎡, each passenger carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms accommodate 2 people each, triple rooms accommodate 3 people each. Equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other configurations. The bathroom features wet-dry separation, anti-slip facilities, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing safety and comfort.
5-compartment quadruple rooms: Modern elegant style, single compartment area 6.68㎡, each passenger carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people. Features ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders. Under-bed storage space and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy. Equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors, ensuring undisturbed rest.
Every compartment in all passenger carriages has its own bathroom, so there is no need to share public washing facilities. This train made its debut after renovation in 2026, with a new operating status and well-maintained facilities. Currently, the train’s starting point is Shanghai, and passengers can board in Shanghai.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary and Departure Dates

🚂 For friends planning to leisurely tour northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, many people have recently asked “How to book the Yangtze River Delta Star?” Today, I will clarify all the details of this train for everyone. After reading, you will understand how to choose and book.[Quick 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
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 – Gaotai Residences – Kuqa

✨ Basic Train IntroductionD8:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
D9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu
D12:Kanas – Jiadengyu
D13:Jiadengyu – Kazakh home visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai

The Yangtze River Delta Star, first launched in May 2026, is a comfortable tourist train in the Yangtze River Delta region, positioned as a “mobile boutique hotel.” It is converted from a regular-speed train, with Shanghai-style culture as its design foundation, focusing on a high-end, comfortable slow travel experience. Unlike ordinary tourist trains, it adopts an operation mode of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, train follows people,” with long-distance travel arranged during nighttime rest periods, so it does not occupy daytime sightseeing time. One trip can connect the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang without multiple transfers or repeated luggage handling. It is an innovative product of railway cultural tourism integration. The entire train has 17 carriages. In addition to passenger carriages, it is also equipped with multi-functional lounge carriages, kitchen-living carriages, and dining carriages, meeting leisure, dining, and entertainment needs on board. The entire train carries 240 passengers, providing a relaxed and uncrowded travel atmosphere.D17:Arrive in Shanghai, return to the warm home
The 2026 departure dates are August 28 and September 17. The overall itinerary pace is relaxed, with about 6 to 8 hours of land sightseeing per day, and the rest of the time for adequate rest, without rushing. Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a total of 17 carriages: including 1 carriage with 4 double rooms (8 people), 1 carriage with 4 triple rooms (12 people), 11 carriages with 5 quadruple rooms (20 people each), 1 multi-functional lounge carriage, 1 kitchen-living carriage, and 1 dining carriage. The entire train carries a total of 240 passengers.
Note:All passenger carriages are equipped with bathrooms.
Room Types and Price Plans
1. Quadruple compartment (one carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people)
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person

🛏️ Compartment DetailsLower berth:25,999 yuan/person
Children under 12: 8,980 yuan/child [including bus fare, meal fees, driver-guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets, and scenic area shuttle fees)]
2. Quadruple compartment can also be upgraded to a double room (one carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 2 people)
Fee:45,999 yuan/person
3. Luxury double compartment
Fee:60,999 yuan/person
Children under 12: 11,980 yuan/person [including bus fare, meal fees, driver-guide service fees (excluding train berths, hotel beds and hotel breakfast, tickets, and scenic area shuttle fees)]
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The specific details are subject to the contract or consultation confirmation. All fee details are subject to the formal contract signed by both parties.

4-compartment double/triple rooms: Modern Shanghai style, single compartment area 11.34㎡, each passenger carriage has 4 compartments. Double rooms accommodate 2 people each, triple rooms accommodate 3 people each. Equipped with a 1.8-meter foldable double bed for multi-functional switching, paired with Shanghai-style embroidered wall coverings, a water bar, and other configurations. The bathroom features wet-dry separation, anti-slip facilities, handrails, and emergency call buttons, balancing safety and comfort.📝 Booking Process
Consultation and selection:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the national tourism supervision unified electronic contract, carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, etc. Cancellation and change rules are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
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 list will be issued.
Bookings can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. If you have any questions, you can consult customer service Yang Jia.
🍱 Service Standards

5-compartment quadruple rooms: Modern elegant style, single compartment area 6.68㎡, each passenger carriage has 5 compartments, each accommodating 4 people. Features ergonomic wooden beds with anti-fall guardrails and anti-slip ladders. Under-bed storage space and decorative screens balance practicality and privacy. Equipped with smart magnetic card locks and soundproof doors, ensuring undisturbed rest.Included items: Air-conditioned bus transfers on land segments within the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, accommodation as marked in the itinerary (hotels + train berths), tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, and all meals marked in the itinerary. Standard land meals are approximately 80 yuan/person, specialty meals approximately 100-120 yuan/person, generally served at tables of 10. Meals include local Xinjiang specialties such as Dapanji (big plate chicken), hand-pulled rice, roasted lamb, cold-water fish feast, yak hotpot, etc. The taste is mainly local Xinjiang flavor, but can be changed to a lighter taste upon advance request to suit different dining needs.
Excluded items:Personal expenses outside the itinerary and self-funded entertainment activities within scenic areas. For solo travelers, our company will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 Service Features
Accommodation configuration:During the land segment, guests stay at high-quality local hotels. In Kashgar and Urumqi, well-known chain hotels are arranged. In Hemu and Kanas, high-end guesthouses are arranged. In areas without high-quality hotels, the best local standard is arranged, ensuring a reliable stay experience.
Meal arrangements:In addition to regular meals, special experiences such as fruit banquets are arranged. Fresh fruit is provided daily. Special dietary needs such as vegetarian or soft food can be communicated to staff in advance for adjustment, accommodating different eating habits.
Itinerary arrangement:Following the logic of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, daytime sightseeing time is not occupied. The pace of the tour is relaxed, with ample rest time every day and no need to rush.
✅ Advantages of the Special Train

Every compartment in all passenger carriages has its own bathroom, so there is no need to share public washing facilities. This train made its debut after renovation in 2026, with a new operating status and well-maintained facilities. Currently, the train’s starting point is Shanghai, and passengers can board in Shanghai.Compared with other ordinary tourist trains, the advantages of the Yangtze River Delta Star are obvious:
The itinerary pace is more relaxed, with an average of about 2 hours less daily riding and sightseeing time than ordinary special trains. The schedule is loose, and there is no rushing between attractions.
Comprehensive safeguards: Professional medical staff accompany the tour, and an emergency medical kit including common medicines and altitude sickness medication is provided. Passengers over 70 years old will be given priority for lower berths when tickets are sufficient, reducing the inconvenience of climbing up and down. If there are mobility issues, assistance can be provided to apply for key passenger services, enjoying priority convenience at station entry, ticket checking, and other procedures.
More worry-free travel: Berths are fixed throughout the journey, so there is no need to move luggage every time you change accommodation. All itinerary coordination is handled by staff, so you don’t need to worry about booking hotels, tickets, or transfers yourself.
Strong meal adaptability: Meals can be changed to a lighter taste upon request, suitable for tourists who are not used to heavy oil and spicy food.
Fellow travelers have similar travel needs, and the itinerary pace is compatible, making interactions easier. You can also meet like-minded companions during the journey.
👥 Suitable Travelers
Retirees:The itinerary pace is slow, with no frequent transfers or luggage carrying. Medical support accompanies the tour, making it friendly for elderly groups.

🗺️ Simple Itinerary and Departure DatesTravelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods:Most long-distance transportation is handled by the special train, and the land segment shuttle rides are short, avoiding the fatigue of long bus rides.
Families traveling together:Multiple room types are available, with double, triple, and quadruple rooms accommodating the travel needs of different family structures.
Travelers seeking a comfortable slow travel experience:Travelers who don’t want to waste time on transit and want an immersive experience of northern and southern Xinjiang scenery are also well suited to choose this special train.
💡 Reasons the Special Train Is Popular
Comprehensive itinerary coverage:One trip can cover the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang without backtracking, saving a lot of transit time and eliminating the need to plan Xinjiang trips separately.
Reasonable itinerary arrangement:The mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing neither wastes daytime viewing time nor ensures adequate rest, balancing sightseeing and rest.
Worry-free and effortless travel:Berths are fixed throughout the journey, so there is no repeated luggage handling. Staff accompany the tour to coordinate all matters, so you don’t need to make complex travel plans or worry about hotel bookings, tickets, or transfers.
Ample choices:Multiple room types are available to suit different budget needs. Whether you seek cost-effectiveness or high-quality accommodation, you can find a suitable seat.
Thoughtful service details:Strong adaptability to travelers with different needs. Special meals, mobility issues, and other needs can be communicated and coordinated in advance, providing sufficient travel safeguards and reducing concerns about unexpected problems during the trip.
If you want to learn more details, you can directly 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 Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. If you want a light luxury lying tour and a boutique train experience, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and registration, sign up, and check train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries in real time.