Saihu Starry Sky Group Tour Price, Latest Cost Breakdown and Online Registration Recommended Itinerary Price and Cost
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
A Comprehensive Guide to the Starry River Dreams: Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camping Group Tour:2026 In-Depth Experience Guide to Northern Xinjiang
[Key Highlights of the Itinerary]
✨ Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camping:Private stargazing area away from the crowds, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes and starry sky photography guidance. The core of the Milky Way is clearly visible at 2 a.m.
✨ In-Depth Experience at Nalati Grassland:Horseback riding through the aerial grasslands, staying in yurts of various ethnic groups, and participating in traditional dairy product making
✨ Crossing the Northern Section of the Duku Highway:Road section open exclusively in June, with stops at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery and Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery along the way
✨ Full Photography Services:Drone aerial photography + DSLR follow-shot, with complimentary retouched photos and a 15-second travel short video
[Simple Itinerary Arrangement]
▷ Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
09:00-10:30 Airport pickup to downtown hotel (breakfast included)
11:00-13:00 Free activities at the International Bazaar (recommended to try baked buns and handmade ice cream)
15:00-18:00 Visit the Xinjiang Museum (focus on viewing the Loulan mummy and Niya site exhibits)
20:00 Team welcome dinner (special pilaf + rose jam milk tea)
▷ Day 2:Urumqi → Sayram Lake (approximately 550 kilometers, 7-hour drive)
08:00 Depart in a 7-seater business vehicle
12:30 Light meal at Jinghe County service area (noodles + grilled meat)
A Comprehensive Guide to the Starry River Dreams: Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camping Group Tour: 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide to Northern Xinjiang15:30 Arrive at the east gate of the scenic area and transfer to a shuttle bus for a lake tour
18:00 Hike from Songshu Head to Jinhua Zihui Viewing Platform (approximately 1.5 kilometers)
21:30 Dinner at the starry sky camping area (stewed lamb + naan)
23:00 Professional starry sky photography instruction (tripods and fill lights provided)
▷ Day 3:Sayram Lake → Guozigou → Yining (approximately 180 kilometers, 3.5-hour drive)
06:00 Sunrise photography by the lake (hot ginger tea provided)
09:00 40-minute stop at the Guozigou Bridge Viewing Platform
12:00 Huocheng County Lavender Manor (in full bloom in June)
15:00 Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area (explore century-old residences by horse-drawn carriage)
19:00 Free activities at Yining Night Market (recommended to try roasted pigeon and noodle lungs)
▷ Day 4:Yining → Nalati Grassland (approximately 260 kilometers, 4-hour drive)
09:00 Stop at Gongliu Wetland Park for bird watching on the way
13:00 Lunch in Nalati Town (recommended to try dried meat naan)
15:30 Transfer to the pastoral family by scenic area shuttle bus
17:00 Horseback riding experience (approximately 2 hours, insurance included)
[Key Highlights of the Itinerary]20:00 Dinner in the yurt (participate in making kumis)
▷ Day 5:Nalati → Duku Highway → Kuitun (approximately 320 kilometers, 6-hour drive)
08:00 Sunrise photography on the aerial grassland
10:00 Cross the northern section of the Duku Highway (stop at service areas every 2 hours)
14:00 Flower offering ceremony at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery
17:30 Check into hotel in Kuitun City
19:30 Special barbecue dinner (red willow grilled meat + kvass beverage)
▷ Day 6:Kuitun → Urumqi (approximately 250 kilometers, 3-hour drive)
09:00 Visit Anjihai Grand Canyon on the return journey
13:00 Shawan大盘鸡 (large plate chicken) culinary experience (complimentary belt noodles)
16:00 Arrive in Urumqi for group disbandment (airport drop-off service provided)
[Price System Explanation]
▶ Basic Fees:3980 yuan/person (minimum 2 persons)
Included Items:
Transportation:7-seater business vehicle from and to Urumqi (including fuel and toll fees)
✨ Sayram Lake Starry Sky Camping: Private stargazing area away from the crowds, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes and starry sky photography guidance. The core of the Milky Way is clearly visible at 2 a.m.Accommodation:5 nights of accommodation (Sayram Lake camping tent + Nalati yurt + 3 nights in four-star city hotels)
Meals:8 dinners and 5 breakfasts (including 3 special meals)
Tickets:Sayram Lake + Nalati + Duku Highway toll fees
Services:Professional team leader + photography guidance + horseback riding insurance
▶ Upgrade Options:
Starry Sky RV Accommodation:+800 yuan/person (limited to 4 persons/vehicle)
Drone Aerial Photography Service:+500 yuan for the entire journey (complimentary raw footage)
：1200 yuan for the entire journey (priority coordination for room sharing for single travelers)
▶ Fee Fluctuation Explanation:
Early bird discount of 300 yuan/person for bookings made before June 15
Additional discount of 150 yuan per person for groups of 3 traveling together
Prices may vary with fuel price changes and are subject to the signed contract
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for the latest tour dates and available spots. Consultation services are available from 09:00 to 21:00 daily. It is recommended to book 15 days in advance to ensure accommodation arrangements.
[Service Guarantee System]
✨ In-Depth Experience at Nalati Grassland: Horseback riding through the aerial grasslands, staying in yurts of various ethnic groups, and participating in traditional dairy product making▷ Guarantees:
Each vehicle is equipped with a first aid kit and portable oxygen cylinders
Team leaders hold Red Cross first aid certificates
Travel agency liability insurance coverage of 1 million yuan/person
▷ Quality Commitments:
No shopping stops throughout the journey (except for self-operated souvenir shops within scenic areas)
Flexible time of at least 2 hours per day in the itinerary
Seat spacing of at least 75cm in 7-seater business vehicles
▷ Special Considerations:
Health certificates required for individuals over 65 years old
Ticket fees waived for children under 12 years old
Vegetarian/dietary restrictions to be reported 3 days in advance
[Precautions]
⚠ Large temperature difference between day and night at Sayram Lake, with nighttime temperatures around 5-8°C in June. It is necessary to bring a windbreaker and warm hat
⚠ The Duku Highway is recommended for vehicles with fewer than 7 seats and may be temporarily closed in bad weather
✨ Crossing the Northern Section of the Duku Highway: Road section open exclusively in June, with stops at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery and Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery along the way⚠ Long pants and sports shoes are required for horseback riding on Nalati Grassland. Backpacks are not allowed on horseback
⚠ Starry sky photography is greatly affected by weather. It will automatically switch to an indoor photography course on rainy days
[Pre-Trip Preparation Checklist]
□ Documentation:Valid ID/passport (foreign guests need to report in advance)
□ Clothing:Sun protection clothing/moisturizing skincare products/comfortable hiking shoes
□ Electronics:Spare camera batteries/power bank/conversion plug
□ Medications:Personal regular medications/motion sickness medication/stomach medication
□ Others:Thermal water bottle/folding umbrella/cash change
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q:How can the itinerary be changed in case of bad weather?
A:The itinerary can be reasonably changed by mutual agreement, such as changing stargazing at Sayram Lake to visiting an indoor planetarium, or taking G218 National Road and increasing the停留 (I think you mean “stay”) time at Tangbula Scenic Area if the Duku Highway is closed.
Q:How can the specific location of accommodation be confirmed?
A:The “Pre-Trip Notice” will be sent within 3 working days after signing the contract, detailing the names, addresses, and contact information of the hotels for each night’s stay. The precise GPS coordinates of the Sayram Lake camping area will also be provided.
Q:What items are included in the fees for children?
A:Ticket and shuttle bus fees are waived for children under 1.2 meters. Accommodation does not include a bed, meals are charged at half the adult standard, and experience items such as horseback riding need to be paid for on-site.
(This information was updated on June 6, 2026, and is subject to actual consultation and signing. The travel agency reserves the right to optimize and change itinerary details and will fully solicit the opinions of tourists before making changes.)
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
