Yangtze River Delta Star Tourist Train Ticket Price Inquiry 2026 Booking Process and Price List

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 formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. 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 seat selection, sign up, and inquire about departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚄 How to book tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of Xinjiang in 2026
If you are planning a journey across the east and west to deeply experience the scenery of the northwest, and want to avoid the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train may be the travel mode you are looking for. This train is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space on rails—stopping at scenic spots during the day and quietly traveling at night, allowing you to see the mountains and rivers in comfort.
🚂 Train positioning and features
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is a customized light-luxury tourist train that began operation in 2023 and has been running for three years as of 2026. With the core concept of “slow travel, deep experience,” it features a day-tour, night-travel model:Stops at stations for sightseeing during the day and travels at night for rest, with no need to change accommodation throughout the journey—luggage always stays on the train. The entire train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with double-layer soundproof glass and a fresh air system, keeping the interior at a constant temperature and humidity with fresh air even when crossing the Gobi Desert. Low-noise track technology makes the ride smoother, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly passengers and those sensitive to long-distance travel.
🛏 ️ Cabin configuration details
Years in operation:Launched in 2023, 2026 is the third year of service
Origin and destination:Departs from Shanghai and finally returns to Shanghai
Boarding stations:Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Hangzhou East Station, Nanjing South Station (specific boarding arrangements subject to confirmation at registration)
Passenger capacity:17 carriages in total, accommodating 240 people

🚄 How to book tickets for the Yangtze River Delta Star tourist train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of Xinjiang in 2026Bathroom:All passenger carriages are equipped with dry-wet separated bathrooms, no need to use public areas
Cabin types are as follows:
4-cabin two-bed / three-bed rooms (Modern Shanghai style)
Area:11.34㎡
Configuration:1.8m foldable double bed, Shanghai-style embroidered wall covering, water bar counter
Facilities:Anti-slip flooring, handrails, emergency call button
5-cabin four-bed rooms (Modern elegant style)
Area:6.68㎡
Configuration:Ergonomic wooden beds, anti-fall guardrails, anti-slip ladders, under-bed storage, decorative screens

If you are planning a journey across the east and west to deeply experience the scenery of the northwest, and want to avoid the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, the “Yangtze River Delta Star” tourist train may be the travel mode you are looking for. This train is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space on rails—stopping at scenic spots during the day and quietly traveling at night, allowing you to see the mountains and rivers in comfort.Smart facilities:Magnetic card door locks, soundproof doors
🗓 ️ Brief itinerary and specific 2026 departure dates
[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
D5:Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6:Home visits with local residents – Baisha Lake – Kashgar

🚂 Train positioning and featuresD7:Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Gaotai Folk Houses – Kuqa
D8:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak Grassland
D9:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D10:Sayram Lake – Beitun
D11:Beitun – Burqin – Hemu
D12:Kanas – Jadengyu
D13:Jadengyu – Kazakh home visit – Colorful Beach – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi
D15-D16:Urumqi – Shanghai

The “Yangtze River Delta Star” is a customized light-luxury tourist train that began operation in 2023 and has been running for three years as of 2026. With the core concept of “slow travel, deep experience,” it features a day-tour, night-travel model: stops at stations for sightseeing during the day and travels at night for rest, with no need to change accommodation throughout the journey—luggage always stays on the train. The entire train uses fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, equipped with double-layer soundproof glass and a fresh air system, keeping the interior at a constant temperature and humidity with fresh air even when crossing the Gobi Desert. Low-noise track technology makes the ride smoother, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly passengers and those sensitive to long-distance travel.D17:Arrive in Shanghai, return to your warm home
2026 departure schedule:0828、0917
Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 2-4 hours, with a 1.5-hour rest period in the carriage reserved at noon. No group activities after 20:00 in the evening, with a relaxed pace and sufficient rest. In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area openings, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price description
The Yangtze River Delta Star has a total of 17 carriages: 1 carriage with 4 two-bed cabins (8 people), 1 carriage with 4 three-bed cabins (12 people), 11 carriages with 5 four-bed cabins (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 (2026 reference):
Four-bed cabin
Upper berth:24,999 yuan/person
Lower berth:25,999 yuan/person
Children under 12:8,980 yuan/person (includes bus fare, meals, driver-guide service fee; does not include train berth, hotel bed, breakfast, tickets, or scenic transport)

🛏️ Cabin configuration detailsFour-bed cabin upgraded to double room:45,999 yuan/person
Deluxe double cabin:60,999 yuan/person
Children under 12 (accompanying in double cabin):11,980 yuan/person (includes the same services as above)
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate due to departure dates, remaining seats, and other factors.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully checking itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.

Years in operation: Launched in 2023, 2026 is the third year of service5. 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 is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍽 ️ Reception standards
Included items:
Train cabin accommodation (with bathroom)
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and scenic transport
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
Full-journey Chinese-speaking tour guide service
Three meals per day (including multiple Xinjiang specialty meals such as big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, baked buns, etc.)

Origin and destination: Departs from Shanghai and finally returns to ShanghaiExcluded items:
Transportation to and from boarding stations
Personal expenses (single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing where possible; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Costs from free activities not in the itinerary
Meals are mainly northern-style, balancing light flavors with moderate seasoning, avoiding excessive oil or spiciness, suitable for most people. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Reception features
No need to carry luggage throughout the journey—the train is a “mobile hotel”; daily arrangements are reasonable, avoiding fatigue from rushing; meals incorporate local flavors without being overly stimulating; carriages are equipped with basic medical emergency kits, and service staff have received elder-friendly training and pay attention to the needs of seniors.
✅ Advantages over other travel modes
Hassle-free:Integrated transportation + accommodation, no more frequent hotel changes

Boarding stations: Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Hangzhou East Station, Nanjing South Station (specific boarding arrangements subject to confirmation at registration)Slow pace:Moderate daily sightseeing time with ample rest
Suitable for:Especially suitable for retirees and those who cannot tolerate long-distance travel
Attentive service:Dedicated staff from boarding to return, reducing unfamiliarity
👥 Suitable for
Retired seniors, silver-haired families
Travelers who prefer not to self-drive or make frequent transfers
Travelers who value comfort and experience over check-ins
❤ ️ Why is it consistently popular?
The “Yangtze River Delta Star” transforms long-distance travel into a relaxed lifestyle. It does not pursue the number of scenic spots, but allows travelers to feel the changing scenery while moving and enjoy the comfort of home in the carriage. This model of “traveling while staying, touring by day and traveling by night” perfectly matches people’s current desire for deep and relaxed travel.
📌 Warm reminder:
Departure schedules and remaining seats change in real time. It is recommended to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service representative Yang Jia as early as possible for the latest information. Itinerary, prices, and service details are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
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 Orient Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. For a light-luxury lying-down tour and a premium train travel 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 seat selection, sign up, and inquire about train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries in real time.