China Railway Shanghai Group has announced the launch of the Yangtze River Delta's first high-comfort dedicated tourist train, the Yangtze River Delta Star. The premium rail service is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage from Shanghai on May 19 bound for the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

The expansive 18-day journey will allow passengers to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape of snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, alpine lakes, and ancient cities along the way. The departure time is from May 19 to June 5.

The train has undergone extensive upgrades and is equipped with two-person, three-person, and four-person private rooms, with independent bathrooms. Beyond the rooms, the train also features a comfortable dining cabin and functional cabin. The train's entertainment cabin is equipped with a mahjong room, KTV, bar and coffee lounge.

In terms of cost, the round-trip price for a two-person room (with only eight seats) is 56,888 yuan ($8,341) per person; for a three-person room (with only 12 seats), it is 39,999 yuan per person, and for a four-person room (with 180 seats) it is 22,999 yuan for the upper bunk and 24,999 yuan for the lower bunk.