How is the Charge for Zhaosu Rapeseed Flower Route with Chartered Vehicle for Ili Tourism Flower Season Quotation Table Recommended Route Cost and Price 2
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
Comprehensive Guide to Customized Vehicle Tours of the Rapeseed Flower Sea in Zhaosu, Yili: Detailed Itinerary and Cost Explanation for the Flower Season
🌼 Route Highlights:A Visual Feast of Zhaosu’s Rapeseed Flower Sea, Grasslands, and Glaciers
Zhaosu County is known as the ‘Hometown of Heavenly Horses.’ From late June to mid-August each year, millions of acres of rapeseed flowers and perilla fields intertwine into a golden and purple ocean, with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and flower seas forming ‘Xinjiang’s Most Beautiful Summer Scenery.’ This route connects three core attractions: the Yili-Zhaosu Highway, the Xiata Ancient Trail, and the Kalajun Grassland, offering both natural beauty and cultural experiences suitable for photography enthusiasts, families with children, and nature explorers.
📅 Simple Itinerary:7-Day, 6-Night Flower Season Loop
[Day 1:Yining Airport/Station Pickup → Sayram Lake Circuit → Qingshuihe Town]
Key Points:Self-drive around Sayram Lake (approximately 4 hours), visiting the blue ice and lakeside flower sea known as ‘the Last Tear of the Atlantic.’
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Qingshuihe Town (reference price: 350-500 RMB/night).
[Day 2:Qingshuihe → Huocheng Lavender → Yili-Zhaosu Highway → Zhaosu]
Key Points:Lavender fields in Sigong Village, Huocheng (blooming in June-July), traversing the ‘Little Duku’ Yili-Zhaosu Highway (recommended for vehicles under 7 seats), with scenic views of Baishi Peak and the Angelite Daban snow-capped mountains along the way.
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Zhaosu County (reference price: 300-450 RMB/night).
Comprehensive Guide to Customized Vehicle Tours of the Rapeseed Flower Sea in Zhaosu, Yili: Detailed Itinerary and Cost Explanation for the Flower Season[Day 3:Zhaosu → Xiata Ancient Trail Light Hiking → Zhaosu]
Key Points:Take the shuttle bus and electric cart in Xiata Ancient Trail to General Bridge, hike 3 kilometers to the Flower Terrace, facing the Muzart Glacier directly (recommended to enter in the morning as fog tends to rise in the afternoon).
Accommodation:Zhaosu County (same as before).
[Day 4:Zhaosu → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes Bagua City]
Key Points:Observe the ‘Human Body Grassland’ curves from the Falcon Platform in Kalajun Grassland, and take an aerial night view of Tekes Bagua City (drones must be reported).
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Tekes County (reference price: 350-500 RMB/night).
[Day 5:Tekes → Qiongkushatai Primitive Village → Nalati Town]
Key Points:Free wooden house village in Qiongkushatai (the latter part of the mountain road is bumpy, off-road vehicles recommended), arriving at Nalati Aerial Grassland in the evening.
Accommodation:Scenic room in Nalati Town (reference price: 400-700 RMB/night).
[Day 6:In-depth Tour of Nalati Grassland → Duku Highway → Yining]
Key Points:Horseback riding in the Nalati River Valley Grassland (reference price: 80 RMB/hour), traversing the northern section of the Duku Highway (stopping at the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery and the Large and Small Dragon Ponds along the way).
🌼 Route Highlights: A Visual Feast of Zhaosu’s Rapeseed Flower Sea, Grasslands, and GlaciersAccommodation:Budget hotel in Yining City (reference price: 200-350 RMB/night).
[Day 7:Yining Airport/Station Drop-off]
Key Points:Taste baked buns and homemade yogurt on Liuxing Street, and purchase Yili specialties (such as black honey and raspberry jam).
💰 Price Explanation:Reference Range for Customized Vehicle Costs in 2026
[Vehicle Type and Daily Rental Price]
5-Seater SUV (e.g., Toyota RAV4):Peak season (June-August): 1200-1500 RMB/day
7-Seater Business Vehicle (e.g., Buick GL8):Peak season: 1400-1800 RMB/day
Off-Road Vehicle (e.g., Toyota Prado):Peak season: 1800-2200 RMB/day
[Included Costs]
Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, toll fee, parking fee
Zhaosu County is known as the ‘Hometown of Heavenly Horses.’ From late June to mid-August each year, millions of acres of rapeseed flowers and perilla fields intertwine into a golden and purple ocean, with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and flower seas forming ‘Xinjiang’s Most Beautiful Summer Scenery.’ This route connects three core attractions: the Yili-Zhaosu Highway, the Xiata Ancient Trail, and the Kalajun Grassland, offering both natural beauty and cultural experiences suitable for photography enthusiasts, families with children, and nature explorers. Driver service fee (including basic food and accommodation subsidies, approximately 150-200 RMB/day)
Basic insurance (compulsory traffic insurance + high-value commercial insurance ≥ 1 million RMB)
[Excluded Costs]
Scenic spot admission tickets and shuttle buses (e.g.:Sayram Lake: 70 RMB/person, Nalati: 95 RMB/person + shuttle bus)
Driver overtime service fee (approximately 50 RMB/hour beyond the agreed 8 hours)
Excess mileage fee (approximately 1.5-2 RMB/kilometer beyond the agreed 300 kilometers/day)
Personal food, accommodation, and consumption by tourists
[Special Reminder]
July-August is the peak tourist season in Yili, with vehicle and accommodation prices increasing by 20%-30%. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance.
Prices may fluctuate depending on the travel period and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method:Customized Services by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
📅 Simple Itinerary: 7-Day, 6-Night Flower Season LoopYou can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing the four key elements of ‘vehicle type selection + itinerary days + number of people + budget.’ Customer service manager Zhang Jing will match vehicles and routes according to your needs. Minor itinerary adjustments are supported (e.g., adding the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery or replacing it with the Qiaxi Grassland), and an electronic contract can be signed after mutual agreement.
📝 Cost Explanation and Service Explanation
[Transparent Pricing]
Total cost = customized vehicle fee + accommodation fee + admission fee + food fee (optional meal inclusion or self-catering)
For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate room sharing. In special cases, a supplement is required (reference price: 600-1000 RMB/6 nights).
[Service Guarantees]
Daily vehicle disinfection, equipped with first aid kits and car chargers
Drivers are licensed and familiar with Yili’s road conditions and scenic spot policies
In case of extreme weather or road closures, both parties will negotiate to change the itinerary (e.g., replacing it with S101)
[Responsibility Division]
[Day 1: Yining Airport/Station Pickup → Sayram Lake Circuit → Qingshuihe Town] The specific itinerary is subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Any cost increases or decreases due to force majeure factors during the itinerary will be executed according to the contract.
🌸 Flower Season Tips
Clothing Suggestions:Zhaosu has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a windbreaker + sun protection clothing + comfortable hiking shoes; there are many mosquitoes on the grassland, so bring strong mosquito repellent.
Photography Timing:The morning light in Xiata Ancient Trail is soft, and the lines of the ‘Human Body Grassland’ in Kalajun Grassland are clearest in the evening.
Avoiding Pitfalls:Do not trust ‘low-priced customized vehicle’ advertisements by the roadside; choose a正规 (legitimate) travel agency to sign a contract; negotiate horseback riding prices in scenic spots in advance and refuse mid-ride price increases.
🌿 Extended Experiences:Cultural Integration of Various Ethnic Groups
Zhaosu County is home to multiple ethnic groups. During your visit, you can tour the yurts of various ethnic groups, taste hand-grabbed meat and kumis (mare’s milk wine) (reservation required in advance); experience handicrafts made by various ethnic groups in Tekes Bagua City (such as earthenware and embroidery). Respect local customs, do not randomly photograph close-ups of local people, and do not trample on food or water sources.
This route combines natural wonders with in-depth cultural experiences. The 7-day per capita budget reference is:
Budget Type (4 people sharing a car + budget hotels):Approximately 5500-6500 RMB
Comfort Type (4 people sharing a car + scenic hotels):Approximately 7500-9000 RMB
(Costs include transportation, accommodation, and admission tickets, excluding round-trip transportation to Yining)
Consult customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for real-time availability and discount information in 2026, and start your journey to the Zhaosu Flower Sea!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
