Ili Tour Group Registration 3 Day Tour Price 8 Day Itinerary Price List with Registration Guide Recommended Routes Costs
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
[In-Depth Exploration of Yili:8-Day Panoramic Tour + 3-Day Essence Tour Complete Guide]
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[Route Highlights:A Double Feast of Nature and Culture]
Yili, an oasis embraced by the Tianshan Mountains, is renowned for its grasslands, flower fields, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and diverse ethnic cultures. Recent data from 2026 shows a comprehensive upgrade of local tourism infrastructure, with new scenic highways and characteristic homestays added to provide visitors with a richer experience. This itinerary covers two major routes:
8-Day Panoramic Tour:In-Depth Exploration of the Yili River Valley
Core Attractions:Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland + Panlong Valley Trail), Sayram Lake (Cycling around the lake + Stargazing at Dianjiang Terrace), Kalajun Grassland (Flower Terrace + Falcon Terrace), Huocheng Lavender Manor (blooming season in June-July), Xiata Ancient Trail (hiking in snow-capped mountain canyons), Tekes Bagua City (drone aerial photography), Yining Liuxing Street (ethnic cuisine experience)
Special Experiences:Horseback riding on the grassland, home visits to ethnic families, handmade ice cream making by ethnic groups, carriage tour in Kazanqi Folk Village
Transportation Upgrade:Comfortable tourist buses throughout the journey, with the section from Nalati to Sayram Lake taking the newly opened “Yizhao Highway” to enjoy the scenic views of the Wusun Mountain Canyon along the way.
3-Day Essence Tour:Efficient Short-Distance Travel
[In-Depth Exploration of Yili: 8-Day Panoramic Tour + 3-Day Essence Tour Complete Guide]Core Attractions:Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland), Sayram Lake (Essence section around the lake), Kalajun Grassland (Flower Terrace)
Special Experiences:Light hiking on the grassland, lakeside picnic, night tour in Tekes
Transportation Optimization:Combination of “scenic area shuttle bus + electric cart” to reduce transfer time.
[Simple Itinerary Arrangement]
8-Day Panoramic Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Urumqi → Yining (flight, about 1.5 hours) → Ethnic cuisine experience on Liuxing Street → Check-in at Yining hotel
Day 2:Yining → Sayram Lake (3-hour drive) → Tour around the lake (Dianjiang Terrace, Pine Tree Head) → Lakeside stargazing camping
Day 3:Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Huocheng Lavender Manor (June-July) → Yining
Day 4:Yining → Kalajun Grassland (2.5-hour drive) → Hiking at Flower Terrace → Viewing at Falcon Terrace → Night tour in Tekes Bagua City
(Icon at start)✨Day 5:Tekes → Xiata Ancient Trail (2-hour drive) → Hiking in snow-capped mountain canyons → Return to Tekes
Day 6:Tekes → Nalati Grassland (4-hour drive) → Tour of Aerial Grassland → Check-in at grassland homestay
Day 7:Nalati → Panlong Valley Trail → Yining (4-hour drive) → Carriage tour in Kazanqi Folk Village
Day 8:Yining → Urumqi (flight)
3-Day Essence Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Yining → Nalati Grassland (4-hour drive) → Tour of Aerial Grassland → Check-in at Nalati Town
Day 2:Nalati → Sayram Lake (3-hour drive) → Tour of essence section around the lake → Yining
Day 3:Yining → Kalajun Grassland (2.5-hour drive) → Light hiking at Flower Terrace → Return to Yining
[Price Description (Reference for 2026)]
8-Day Panoramic Tour
[Route Highlights: A Double Feast of Nature and Culture]Adult Price:4,800-5,500 yuan/person (including 7 nights’ accommodation, 7 breakfasts and 14 main meals, scenic area tickets, transportation, guide service)
Child Price (under 1.2 meters):2,800-3,200 yuan/person (excluding bed and breakfast, others same as adults)
：1,200 yuan/person (single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible, special cases need separate negotiation)
3-Day Essence Tour
Adult Price:2,200-2,600 yuan/person (including 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts and 6 main meals, scenic area tickets, transportation, guide service)
Child Price (under 1.2 meters):1,200-1,500 yuan/person (excluding bed and breakfast, others same as adults)
：500 yuan/person
Price Description:
Fees Include:Transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, guide service, and travel insurance within the itinerary
Yili, an oasis embraced by the Tianshan Mountains, is renowned for its grasslands, flower fields, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and diverse ethnic cultures. Recent data from 2026 shows a comprehensive upgrade of local tourism infrastructure, with new scenic highways and characteristic homestays added to provide visitors with a richer experience. This itinerary covers two major routes:Fees Exclude:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, self-funded items (such as horseback riding, stargazing camping equipment rental, etc.)
Price Fluctuations:Due to factors such as season, hotel room type, and schedule changes, the specific price shall be subject to the contract signed after consulting with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency.
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. You can consult the customer service for detailed itinerary, price, and availability information, and sign a travel contract to complete the registration after confirmation.
[Fee Description and Service Description]
Fees Include:Transportation within the itinerary (tourist bus/scenic area shuttle bus), accommodation (comfortable hotel/characteristic homestay), meals (team meals + special meals), tickets (first entrance tickets to Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kalajun, etc.), guide service, and travel insurance.
Fees Exclude:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, self-funded items (such as horseback riding, stargazing camping equipment rental, handmade experience in Kazanqi Folk Village, etc.).
Service Standards:Experienced guides are provided throughout the journey, offering 24-hour emergency services; vehicles are disinfected daily and equipped with first aid kits; all accommodation hotels have passed health and epidemic prevention inspections.
Special Notes:Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies, the itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement; the specific service content shall be subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
8-Day Panoramic Tour: In-Depth Exploration of the Yili River Valley[Season and Operating Status Tips]
Optimal Travel Time:May-October (Nalati Grassland is lush, Sayram Lake is azure, and Huocheng Lavender blooms in June-July)
Scenic Area Opening:Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Kalajun are open year-round; Xiata Ancient Trail is usually open from May to October due to winter snow; Huocheng Lavender Manor has a blooming season from June to July.
Policy Reminders:Valid identification is required to enter the scenic area, and cooperation is needed for verification in some areas; for horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, choose a regular horse team and sign an agreement.
[Practical Tips]
Clothing Suggestions:Yili has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a thin jacket in summer; wear non-slip shoes for grassland hiking; bring windproof clothing for Sayram Lake due to strong winds.
Photography Guide:The sunrise at Nalati Aerial Grassland has soft light; Dianjiang Terrace at Sayram Lake is suitable for stargazing photography; the afternoon light at Kalajun Flower Terrace is excellent.
Food Recommendations:Baked buns and hand-grabbed rice at Liuxing Street in Yining; horse meat naan in Tekes; ethnic group milk tea and baursak in Nalati.
[Itinerary Change Description]
In case of extreme weather or policy changes, Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency will notify tourists in advance, and the itinerary can be replaced with scenic spots of equal value or the order can be changed upon mutual agreement. For example: if Sayram Lake is closed due to weather, it can be replaced with a visit to the Khorgos Port; if Nalati Grassland has flow restrictions, it can be changed to an in-depth tour of the Panlong Valley Trail.
(Ending icon)🌄 The beauty of Yili lies in its diversity and inclusiveness—the vastness of the grasslands, the purity of the lakes, the vicissitudes of the ancient trails, and the enthusiasm of the ethnic groups all weave together to form a captivating picture. Whether you choose the 8-Day Panoramic Tour or the 3-Day Essence Tour, you can feel the unique charm of this land. Immediately consult Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, to start your Yili journey!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
