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Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Yili Photography Special Group Tour:Capture the poetic scenery of grasslands and snow-capped mountains with your camera
(Icon at start)✨[Why Choose Yili as a Photography Destination?]✨
The Yili River Valley is known as the “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,” with distinct seasons, each offering unique photography themes: pink flower seas in Xinghua Valley in spring, the lush green carpet of Nalati Grassland in summer, the colorful forests of Kalajun in autumn, and the blue ice wonders of Sayram Lake in winter. Recent data from 2026 shows that 12 high-quality photography bases have been established in the Yili region, with sites like Tekes Bagua City, Huocheng Lavender Manor, and Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery becoming must-visit “hot destinations” for photographers.
[Route Highlights Analysis]
I. Classic Photography Route Design
1. Grassland and Snow-Capped Mountain Theme (Best from June to August)
Nalati Grassland + Kalajun Grassland + Xiata Ancient Road
Capture the Kazakh yurts amid morning mist on Nalati’s空中 (aerial) grassland in the early morning
The curvilinear light and shadow of the human-like grassland in Kalajun in the afternoon (requires a wide-angle lens)
Photograph the Muzart Glacier framed with wildflowers at Xiata Ancient Road in the evening
2. Lake and Forest Theme (May to October)
Sayram Lake + Guozigou + Qiaxi Forest Park
Photography spots around Sayram Lake:Jinhua Zihui, Songshu Tou, and Swan’s Delight
Yili Photography Special Group Tour: Capture the poetic scenery of grasslands and snow-capped mountains with your cameraComposition techniques for the Guozigou Bridge and pine forests (suggest bringing a 70-200mm telephoto lens)
Reflections of spruce forests in Qiaxi Forest Park (bring a polarizing filter to eliminate water surface reflections)
3. Humanities and Architecture Theme (Year-round)
Tekes Bagua City + Kazanqi Folk Village + Huiyuan Ancient City
Aerial photography of the full view of Tekes Bagua City by drone (requires prior reporting to the cultural tourism bureau)
Blue doors and windows of Kazanqi Folk Village and portraits of elderly people from various ethnic groups
Symmetrical composition of the architecture at the General’s Mansion in Huiyuan Ancient City
II. Professional Photography Service Guarantees
Equipped with professional photography leaders:All certified by the China Photographers Association and familiar with the best shooting times at each scenic spot
Equipment support provided:Rental of full-frame cameras such as Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7R V, as well as tripods, filters, and other accessories
Post-processing guidance:Organize online photo evaluation sessions after the trip and provide basic color grading tutorials
[Simple Itinerary Arrangement]
(Taking a 7-day, 6-night summer route as an example)
(Icon at start)✨[Why Choose Yili as a Photography Destination?]✨Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Afternoon:Photograph the city panorama at Red Hill Park
Evening:Photograph the cultural night scene at the International Bazaar
Day 2:Urumqi – Sayram Lake (550km, about 7 hours)
Stop at Jinghe Service Area to photograph the goji berry fields along the way
Photograph around the lake until 22:00 (late sunset in summer)
Day 3:Sayram Lake – Guozigou – Yining (150km, about 3 hours)
Photograph the morning mist at Sayram Lake in the early morning
Create from multiple angles at the Guozigou Bridge
Street photography at Kazanqi Folk Village in the evening
Day 4:Yining – Kalajun Grassland (120km, about 2.5 hours)
Photograph the grassland pasture at Falcon Platform
Photograph wildflowers and snow-capped mountains at Flower Platform
The Yili River Valley is known as the “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,” with distinct seasons, each offering unique photography themes: pink flower seas in Xinghua Valley in spring, the lush green carpet of Nalati Grassland in summer, the colorful forests of Kalajun in autumn, and the blue ice wonders of Sayram Lake in winter. Recent data from 2026 shows that 12 high-quality photography bases have been established in the Yili region, with sites like Tekes Bagua City, Huocheng Lavender Manor, and Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery becoming must-visit “hot destinations” for photographers. Stay overnight in a grassland yurt and experience astrophotography
Day 5:Kalajun – Tekes – Qiaxi (180km, about 4 hours)
Report and photograph the aerial view of Bagua City
Create slow shutter speed shots of streams in Qiaxi Forest Park
Day 6:Qiaxi – Nalati (200km, about 4.5 hours)
Photograph the migration of people from various ethnic groups on the aerial grassland
Photograph the transition zone between forest and grassland at Panlong Valley Road
Day 7:Nalati – Urumqi (680km, about 9 hours)
Stop at Dushanzi Grand Canyon to photograph geological wonders along the way
Arrive in Urumqi and disband in the evening
[Price Description]
Reference costs for 2026 (specifics subject to actual consultation and contract signing):
Basic Photography Group:6,980 yuan/person (includes 6 nights of four-star hotel accommodation, transportation throughout, first admission tickets, and photography leader services)
[Route Highlights Analysis]In-Depth Creation Group:9,880 yuan/person (upgrade to scenic room accommodation, add 2 sunrise and sunset shoots, provide equipment rental)
Customized Private Group:15,800 yuan/person (minimum 4 people, equipped with a dedicated driver + photography assistant, itinerary fully customizable)
Costs include:
Transportation:33-seat tourist bus (with a 20% empty seat rate)
Accommodation:6 nights at local four-star hotels (1 night in a yurt on Nalati Grassland)
Meals:6 breakfasts and 10 main meals (including special hand-grabbed rice and roast whole lamb)
Admission tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots such as Sayram Lake, Kalajun, and Nalati
Services:Professional photography leader + travel accident insurance
Costs do not include:
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi
Personal consumption and optional items
Equipment rental fees (Canon RF24-70mm lens 200 yuan/day)
(For single registrants, our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
I. Classic Photography Route Design[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for the latest schedule information. It is recommended to register 30 days in advance. Reservations for the 2026 summer routes are now open, with prices and availability subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate by schedule.
[Service Description]
Group formation standard:16 people to form a group, 30 people maximum (subject to the contract signed by both parties)
Shooting guarantees:If shooting is impossible due to inclement weather, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement
Equipment:The leader will remind about the safekeeping of valuable equipment, but loss or damage will be handled according to the contract
Work copyright:Photographed works belong to the participants; the travel agency may use them for promotion (with consent obtained before use)
[Practical Tips]
1. Equipment suggestions: Bring a windproof and sandproof jacket, high-top hiking boots, and spare memory cards (weak signal on the grassland)
2. Shooting timing: For circumnavigating Sayram Lake, it is recommended to go clockwise to keep the light on the left side
3. Policy reminder: A border pass is required to enter Nalati Grassland (the leader will assist with the application)
4. Special service: Teams departing every Wednesday and Saturday arrange photography lectures to share Yili-specific shooting techniques
(Ending icon)📸[Let Every Shutter Capture the Beauty of the Western Regions]📸
The grasslands of Yili change colors with the seasons; the blue ice of Sayram Lake only appears for 60 days a year; the curvilinear light and shadow of Kalajun’s human-like grassland are fleeting. Choosing a professional photography group is not just choosing a trip but adding a set of “life photos” worth cherishing to your portfolio. Immediately contact Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to start your light and shadow exploration journey!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
