How to Arrange a Group Tour Route for the Lavender Season in Yili Price and Flowering Period Guide Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
In-Depth Analysis of the Exclusive Itinerary for Lavender Season Group Tours in Ili: Complete Guide to Blooming Periods, Itineraries, and Costs
🌸 [Bloom Alert: Seize the Golden Window for Purple Romance]
According to the ‘2026 Lavender Bloom Forecast Report’ jointly released by Xinjiang Meteorology and Ili Prefecture Culture and Tourism, this year’s lavender in the Ili River Valley will feature a unique ‘double-peak bloom’ landscape:
Primary Bloom Period: June 10 – July 5 (approximately 25 days of peak bloom)
Secondary Bloom Period: August 20 – September 10 (small-scale replanted areas)
⚠ ⚠️ Special Reminder: Harvesting operations in the main production areas will begin after July 10. To capture the simultaneous view of ‘purple flower fields + snow-capped mountains and grasslands,’ be sure to finalize your itinerary planning before June 20.
🚌 [Group Tour Itinerary Design Logic: Scientifically Connecting Three Major Landscape Zones]
The ‘8-Day In-Depth Lavender Season Tour’ route launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency adopts a ‘one-axis, three-loop’ design concept:
One Axis: The Ili River Valley as the geographical center
Three Loops:
Grassland Loop: Nalati + Kalajun + Tangbula
Flower Field Loop: Huocheng Lavender + Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers
Lake Loop: Sayram Lake + Qiapuqi Sea
📅 [2026 Updated Itinerary Schedule (Daily Highlights)]
In-Depth Analysis of the Exclusive Itinerary for Lavender Season Group Tours in Ili: Complete Guide to Blooming Periods, Itineraries, and CostsDay 1: Gathering in Urumqi · Cultural Warm-Up
Morning: Check into a four-star hotel near Hongshan Park after airport pickup
Afternoon: Visit the ‘Niya Site’ special exhibition at the Xinjiang Museum (requires reservation 3 days in advance)
Dinner: Food exploration in Lingguan Lane (recommended: Marhaba pastries + Yibazhua grilled buns)
Day 2: Sayram Lake Circumnavigation · Starry Sky Camping
07:30 Cross the Guozigou Bridge (photo spot: bridge observation deck)
10:00 Self-drive around Sayram Lake (includes three stops: Dianjiang Terrace/Songshu Head/Swan Water)
18:00 Dinner at lakeside RV camp (high white salmon sashimi + grassland hot pot)
22:00 Star photography workshop (equipped with professional astronomical telescopes)
Day 3: Huocheng Lavender · Ancient Craft Experience
08:30 Jieyou Princess Lavender Garden (includes essential oil DIY workshop)
12:00 Lunch in Qingshuihe Town (recommended specialty: ‘lavender grilled lamb chops’)
14:30 Photography in Sigong Village flower fields (Hanfu/ethnic costumes available for rent)
18:00 Return to Yining City and check into a Liuxing Street homestay
Day 4: Yizhao Highway · Heavenly Horse Cultural Park
🌸[Bloom Alert: Seize the Golden Window for Purple Romance]07:00 Cross the Yizhao Highway (recommended June-September, open daily 08:00-20:00)
11:00 Watch the ‘Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River’ performance at Zhaosu Wetland Park
14:30 Light trek on the Xiata Ancient Path (includes Muzart Glacier observation deck)
19:00 Check into a themed hotel in Tekes Bagua City
Day 5: Kalajun Grassland · Human Body Photography Day
09:00 Full tour of East and West Kalajun Grasslands (includes two observation decks: Hunt鹰 Terrace/Flower Terrace)
12:30 Boat tour of Kuokesu Grand Canyon (photograph the ‘Crocodile Bay’ geological wonder)
15:00 Professional photography guidance on Human Body Grassland (reflectors/smoke machines provided)
19:00 Check into an eco-homestay in Nalati Town
Day 6: Nalati Double Grasslands · Folk Interaction
09:00 Self-drive on the Sky Grassland (includes two checkpoints: Nomadic Family/Internet-famous Bridge)
13:00 Horseback riding on the River Valley Grassland (professional equestrian coach provided)
16:00 Home visit to ethnic families (learn to make baersake + play the dongbula)
20:00 Bonfire party (includes roast whole lamb ceremony)
Day 7: Northern Section of Duku Highway · Geological Wonders
According to the ‘2026 Lavender Bloom Forecast Report’ jointly released by Xinjiang Meteorology and Ili Prefecture Culture and Tourism, this year’s lavender in the Ili River Valley will feature a unique ‘double-peak bloom’ landscape:07:30 Cross the Duku Highway (equipped with snow chains + high-altitude emergency kits)
11:00 Flower offering ceremony at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery
14:00 Photography on the Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery (includes drone aerial photography of Fairy Lake)
19:00 Return to Urumqi and check into a hotel near the airport
Day 8: Departure Day · Cultural Souvenirs
09:00 Shopping at the International Bazaar (recommended: dried fruits/Aidelaisi silk/Yingjisha knives)
12:00 Airport transfer service (includes luggage storage)
💰 [2026 Pricing System Explanation]
Base Fees Include:
Transportation: 35-seat tourist bus (includes onboard WiFi/USB charging ports)
Accommodation: 7 nights in four-star or higher hotels (includes 1 night in a Nalati specialty homestay)
Admission Tickets: First entrance tickets to all attractions (includes shuttle buses)
Meals: 7 breakfasts + 10 main meals (meal standard 60 RMB/person/meal)
Services: Professional tour guide + on-team photographer + medical kit
Price Range: 
Primary Bloom Period: June 10 – July 5 (approximately 25 days of peak bloom)June 10 – June 25: Starting from 4,980 RMB/person
June 26 – July 5: Starting from 5,580 RMB/person
August 20 – September 10: Starting from 4,680 RMB/person
⚠ ⚠️ Special Notes:
Single travelers can be arranged to share a room; a single room supplement of 1,200-1,800 RMB for the entire trip is required if a private room is needed
Children under 6 years old receive free admission; children aged 6-12 receive a 50% discount
Prices may fluctuate due to hotel price changes, fuel surcharges, etc. The specific price shall be subject to the contract
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for information on recent tour availability and personalized customization plans.
📝 [Service Guarantee System]
Three Promises:
No Forced Shopping: No shopping stops arranged throughout the entire itinerary
Transparent Pricing: All fee details are included in the contract
Emergency Response: 24-hour bilingual (Chinese-English) customer service support
Five Guarantees: 
Secondary Bloom Period: August 20 – September 10 (small-scale replanted areas)Vehicle Guarantee: Each vehicle is equipped with an AED defibrillator + onboard oxygen generator
Meal Guarantee: Partnership with chain restaurant brands for quality food
Photography Guarantee: On-team photographer provides 30 professionally retouched photos
Insurance Guarantee: Complimentary 1 million RMB travel accident insurance
Refund/Change Guarantee: No penalty for rescheduling up to 7 days before departure (subject to contract terms)
🌈 [Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]
Documents: Valid ID/health code/48-hour proof (subject to real-time policy changes)
Clothing: Windbreaker + sun protection clothing + quick-dry clothes (temperature difference up to 20°C)
Photography: Wide-angle lens (for flower fields) + telephoto lens (for snow mountains) + polarizing filter
Medications: High-altitude medicine + motion sickness patches + gastrointestinal medicine (Ili cuisine tends to be oily)
💡 [Professional Travel Advice]
Bloom Tracking: Follow the ‘Xinjiang Meteorology’ official account for real-time flower updates
Transportation Optimization: Choose an early morning flight from Urumqi to Yining (flight duration 1.5 hours)
Photography Timing: Best times for lavender field photography are 2 hours after sunrise/1 hour before sunset
Cultural Etiquette: Obtain consent before photographing ethnic compatriots; small gifts are appreciated as thanks
This summer, let’s follow the professional team from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to encounter China’s most beautiful summer in the purple romance of the Ili River Valley! For specific itinerary details and fee explanations, please refer to the tourism contract signed with customer service.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
