Yili Tour Group Special Train Package Train + Bus Combination + Full Cost Recommended Itinerary and Price
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send your itinerary and quotation.
Yili Train + Bus Combined Group Tour Package:Unlock a poetic journey through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.
[Route Highlights and Destination Details]
The Yili River Valley is known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ with summer (June-August) being the prime travel season. It combines snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flower fields, and lakes, featuring the vast Nalati Grassland, the crystal-clear Sayram Lake, and the romantic lavender fields of Huocheng. This itinerary adopts a ‘train + bus’ combination: travel by train from Urumqi to Yining, then transfer to a local licensed tour bus for in-depth exploration, saving long-distance driving time while allowing flexible travel between attractions.
Comprehensive Analysis of Core Attractions:
Sayram Lake:The highest-altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, its waters shift between blue and green with the light. In June-July, wildflowers bloom along the lakeshore, and a self-drive around the lake takes about 3 hours.
Nalati Grassland:One of the world’s four great alpine grasslands, divided into the Sky Grassland and River Valley Grassland. You can ride horses through the snow-capped spruce forests and experience the poetic scene of ‘cattle and sheep appearing as the wind blows the grass low.’
Kalajun Grassland:Famous for its ‘human body grassland’ curves, the Hundred Flowers Terrace bursts into bloom in June, making it a paradise for photographers.
Huocheng Lavender Manor:At the same latitude as Provence, France, late June to early July is the prime viewing period, with tens of thousands of mu of purple lavender fields contrasting beautifully against the blue sky and white clouds.
Xiata Ancient Path:Backed by the Muzart Glacier, hiking allows close contact with snow-capped mountains, with forests, grasslands, and streams intertwining along the way, resembling a hidden paradise.
Tekes Bagua City:The world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned city, with an observation deck south of the city offering a panoramic view.
[Simple Itinerary Arrangement]
Yili Train + Bus Combined Group Tour Package: Unlock a poetic journey through the north and south of the Tianshan MountainsDay 1:Urumqi → Yining (by train)
Transportation:Take the train to Yining (approximately 12-hour journey, overnight train recommended).
Accommodation:Hard sleeper/soft sleeper on the train (included in the fee).
Tips:Prepare snacks and a neck pillow in advance, and keep warm at night.
Day 2:Yining → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Yining
Morning:After arriving in Yining, take the bus to Sayram Lake and tour attractions like Kele Yongzhu and Swan Bay around the lake.
Afternoon:Cross the Guozigou Bridge, overlooking the canyon scenery, and return to Yining to check into the hotel.
Meals:Breakfast included; lunch recommends the high white trout feast (self-paid, approximately 120-150 yuan per person).
Day 3:Yining → Huocheng Lavender → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes
Morning:Tour the Huocheng Lavender Manor (open from late June to early July).
Afternoon:Explore the Kalajun Grassland, stroll along the Hundred Flowers Terrace and Falcon Terrace, and check into Tekes Bagua City in the evening.
[Route Highlights and Destination Details]Highlights:Night tour of Tekes observation deck to photograph the city lights and starry sky.
Day 4:Tekes → Xiata Ancient Path → Zhaosu
Morning:Take the bus to the Xiata Ancient Path and hike or ride horses (self-paid, approximately 150 yuan per hour) to explore the glacier’s secret realm.
Afternoon:Arrive in Zhaosu County, where you can view the rape flower fields in July-August (self-paid horse riding into the fields, approximately 50 yuan per person).
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Zhaosu.
Day 5:Zhaosu → Nalati Grassland
All day:In-depth tour of the Nalati Sky Grassland and River Valley Grassland, with optional self-paid visits to local families (approximately 80 yuan per person).
Special arrangement:Grassland picnic (including simple barbecue ingredients).
Accommodation:Characteristic homestay in Nalati Town.
Day 6:Nalati → Northern Section of the Duku Highway → Urumqi
Morning:Traverse the northern section of the Duku Highway (recommended open from June-September), with stops at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery and Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery along the way.
The Yili River Valley is known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ with summer (June-August) being the prime travel season. It combines snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flower fields, and lakes, featuring the vast Nalati Grassland, the crystal-clear Sayram Lake, and the romantic lavender fields of Huocheng. This itinerary adopts a ‘train + bus’ combination: travel by train from Urumqi to Yining, then transfer to a local licensed tour bus for in-depth exploration, saving long-distance driving time while allowing flexible travel between attractions.Afternoon:Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy free time after checking into the hotel.
Meals:Breakfast included; dinner recommends the roasted stuffed buns at the International Bazaar (approximately 5 yuan each).
Day 7:Departure from Urumqi
Transfer to the airport/train station based on your flight/train schedule, concluding the itinerary.
[Price Description]
Basic Fee Reference (subject to contract):
Adults:2980-3980 yuan per person (including hard sleeper on the train, local bus, 5 nights’ accommodation, 5 breakfasts, first entrance tickets to attractions, and guide services).
Children:Under 1.2 meters without a bed deduct 800 yuan; with a bed, same price as adults.
：Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing; if unable to share, a supplement of approximately 600 yuan per night is required.
Fees Include:
Transportation:Hard sleeper on the Urumqi-Yining train and local licensed tour bus.
Comprehensive Analysis of Core Attractions:Accommodation:5 nights in comfortable hotels/homestays (including breakfast).
Entrance Tickets:First entrance tickets to Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata Ancient Path.
Meals:5 breakfasts and 1 grassland picnic.
Services:Professional guide explanations and travel accident insurance.
Self-Paid Items Reference:
Sayram Lake Electric Cart Around the Lake:120 yuan per person.
Horse Riding in Nalati:150 yuan per hour.
Huocheng Lavender Ice Cream:20 yuan each.
Rental of Cold-Weather Clothing on the Duku Highway:50 yuan per piece.
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing, providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and travel dates. Customer service will assist with contract signing and fee payment.
Sayram Lake: The highest-altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, its waters shift between blue and green with the light. In June-July, wildflowers bloom along the lakeshore, and a self-drive around the lake takes about 3 hours.[Fee Description and Service Description]
Contract Signing:A formal travel contract must be signed after registration, clarifying fee details, itinerary arrangements, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:Subject to contract terms; it is recommended to confirm the itinerary 15 days before travel.
Special Notes:
If the Duku Highway is closed, the route will be changed to return to Urumqi via the G218 National Road through Kunges, adding a visit to the Kunges Forest Park (no additional fee).
The blooming period of Huocheng lavender is affected by climate; if not in bloom, it will be replaced with a visit to the Jieyou Princess Lavender Museum.
The actual consultation and contract signing shall prevail; prices may fluctuate based on the travel period, with the contract signed by both parties as the primary reference.
[Travel Tips]
Clothing:Yili has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a thin down jacket or windbreaker. The grassland areas have strong UV radiation, so bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Medications:It is recommended to bring motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and cold medicine.
Culture:Respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups; photography is prohibited inside temples.
Photography:Sunrise at Sayram Lake (around 7:00) and sunset at Nalati Grassland (around 21:30) are prime shooting times.
Yili’s summer is a dialogue between snow-capped mountains and flower fields, a dance between grasslands and lakes. Choosing the ‘train + bus’ combination allows you to enjoy a leisurely journey while deeply feeling the purity and grandeur of this land. Contact Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency immediately to start your poetic journey through the Tianshan Mountains!
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send your itinerary and quotation.
