How to Arrange a Painting Sketch Tour with Chartered Vehicle in Yili Tourism Cost Table for Recommended Routes Prices

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Oil Painting Sketching Tour:Inspiration Capture Plan amidst the Grasslands and Snow-Capped Mountains of Yili
I. Itinerary Highlights: An immersive sketching route designed specifically for sketching enthusiasts
Summer in the Yili River Valley is the most vivid palette for painters—snow-capped mountains, grasslands, streams, flower fields, and wooden houses form a richly layered three-dimensional landscape. The eight hours of soft daylight and rapidly changing cloud shadows each day provide a natural light and shadow laboratory for sketching creation. In the summer of 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is launching the ‘Yili Sketching Theme Customized Car Tour,’ featuring three core sketching bases that cover three major landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, balancing creative efficiency with in-depth experiences.
Core Sketching Locations:
Back Mountain of Qiongkushitai Village: Avoid the homestay cluster in the village center and choose the wooden house group on the back mountain at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Here, you can face the ancient road snow-capped mountain group directly, with the dark green hills and winding streams in the morning mist forming a natural composition, and the returning herds of cattle and sheep in the evening adding dynamic elements to the scene. The homestay provides an easel placement area, a balcony for drying paintings, and stable internet signal for live streaming the creative process.
Local Family in East Kalajun Grassland:Venture into the core area of the ‘Human Body Grassland’ and stay with local families of various ethnic groups who have lived here for generations. In the morning, capture the ‘golden hour’ where the grassland blends with the snow-capped mountains; in the afternoon, learn traditional wool felt-making from locals; and in the evening, sketch the grassland under the starry sky in front of the yurt. Locals provide fresh milk, wild mushroom soup, and hand-grabbed mutton, all sourced from their own pastures.
General Bridge Section of the Xiata Ancient Road:Take a light hike to the foot of the glacier, with wildflowers and snow-capped mountain reflections forming an excellent long-scroll scene along the way. This area has low tourist density, making it suitable for creating large-scale landscape paintings. The scenic area has rest areas where you can bring your sketching supplies for a short break. Be mindful of possible afternoon showers and it is recommended to use waterproof painting materials.
II. Simple Itinerary: 7-day, 6-night sketching theme loop route
Day 1:Gathering in Yining · Adapting to the Creative Rhythm

Oil Painting Sketching Tour: Inspiration Capture Plan amidst the Grasslands and Snow-Capped Mountains of YiliMorning:Arrive at Yining Airport, where Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency arranges a 7-seat business vehicle for pickup, equipped with child seats (if needed), mineral water, and ethnic specialty snacks.
Afternoon:Visit the Kazanqi Folk Village to capture creative materials in the blue alleyways and experience handmade ice cream making.
Evening:Check into a hotel in downtown Yining and hold a pre-trip briefing to confirm the sketching equipment list for the next day.
Day 2:Sayram Lake · Blue Tone Light and Shadow Experiment
All day:Create around the lake, with key stops at Jiangjuntai, S-bend Road, and Swan’s Delight. The customized vehicle can stop anytime to capture the changing colors of the lake surface at different times of the day.
Lunch:Enjoy a lakeside meal and taste high white salmon dumplings.
Evening:Check into a lakeside homestay and sketch Sayram Lake under the starry sky on the balcony.
Day 3:Guozigou Bridge · Canyon Composition Training
Morning:Capture a panoramic view of the Guozigou Bridge and practice perspective composition using the bridge’s lines and the canyon’s layers.
Afternoon:Visit the Huocheng Lavender Manor (peak bloom from late June to mid-July) to create small-scene oil paintings amidst the purple flower fields.

I. Itinerary Highlights: An immersive sketching route designed specifically for sketching enthusiastsDinner:Taste Big Plate Chicken and baked buns in Qingshuihe Town.
Day 4:Qiongkushitai · Back Mountain Wooden House Creative Camp
All day:Venture deep into the back mountain of Qiongkushitai and sketch around the wooden house group. The customized vehicle driver assists in carrying sketching supplies to excellent viewpoints, and the homestay owner provides short-distance horseback pickup services (at your own expense).
Creative Themes:Composition relationships between snow-capped mountains and wooden houses, light and shadow changes in the morning mist.
Day 5:East Kalajun · In-depth Creation on the Human Body Grassland
Morning:Go to a local family’s place in East Kalajun Grassland and sketch the grassland morning scene in front of the yurt.
Afternoon:Follow locals to the summer pasture and record the scene of cattle and sheep migration.
Special Experience:Participate in wool felt-making and incorporate traditional craft elements into your creations.
Day 6:Xiata Ancient Road · Dialogue between Glaciers and Wildflowers
All day:Take a light hike to the General Bridge section of the Xiata Ancient Road and sketch snow-capped mountains, streams, and wildflowers along the way. The customized vehicle waits at the scenic area entrance with a thermos box to store sketching supplies and lunch.

Summer in the Yili River Valley is the most vivid palette for painters—snow-capped mountains, grasslands, streams, flower fields, and wooden houses form a richly layered three-dimensional landscape. The eight hours of soft daylight and rapidly changing cloud shadows each day provide a natural light and shadow laboratory for sketching creation. In the summer of 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is launching the ‘Yili Sketching Theme Customized Car Tour,’ featuring three core sketching bases that cover three major landforms: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, balancing creative efficiency with in-depth experiences.Creative Themes:Composition of large-scale landscape paintings, capturing dynamic elements (cattle and sheep, streams).
Day 7:Tekes Bagua City · Summary and Return
Morning:Overlook the city layout from the central Taiji Altar in Tekes Bagua City and capture aerial footage.
Afternoon:Arrange for a transfer service based on your flight/train schedule. You can make a short stop at the Qiaxi Forest Park along the way to supplement creative materials.
III. Pricing Information: Transparent itemized pricing model
Reference fees for the 2026 summer sketching theme customized car tour (based on a small group of 4):
Basic Fees:
Vehicle Usage Fee:7-seat business vehicle (Buick GL8 or equivalent) at 1,200-1,800 yuan per day, including driver service fee, fuel cost, toll fees, and basic insurance.
Accommodation Fee:6 nights of accommodation, covering hotels in downtown Yining, Sayram Lake homestays, Qiongkushitai wooden houses, local families in East Kalajun, and hotels in Tekes County, approximately 1,800-2,500 yuan per person.
Meal Fee:Breakfast is included throughout the trip; main meals are at your own expense or recommended by the travel agency at specialty restaurants, approximately 80-120 yuan per person per day.

Core Sketching Locations:Admission and Experience Fees:
Sayram Lake Self-Drive Ticket:145 yuan per person (including admission + shuttle bus, valid for 48 hours).
Kalajun Grassland Combined Ticket:165 yuan per person (including East and West Kalajun + Kuokesu Grand Canyon shuttle bus).
Xiata Ancient Road Admission:30 yuan per person, shuttle bus 60 yuan per person.
Wool Felt-Making Experience:80 yuan per person (optional).
Other Fees:
Driver’s Accommodation and Meal Subsidy:150-200 yuan per day (borne by guests, negotiable for sharing).
Sketching Equipment Transportation Insurance:50 yuan per person (optional).
Total Fee Range:Approximately 5,500-7,500 yuan per person, subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Fees may fluctuate based on vehicle choice, accommodation standards, and peak/off-peak seasons. It is recommended to confirm the itinerary 10 days in advance.
IV. Registration Method:

Back Mountain of Qiongkushitai Village: Avoid the homestay cluster in the village center and choose the wooden house group on the back mountain at an altitude of 2,200 meters. Here, you can face the ancient road snow-capped mountain group directly, with the dark green hills and winding streams in the morning mist forming a natural composition, and the returning herds of cattle and sheep in the evening adding dynamic elements to the scene. The homestay provides an easel placement area, a balcony for drying paintings, and stable internet signal for live streaming the creative process.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing. When registering, please provide the number of participants, a list of sketching equipment (such as easel size, painting material type), and special needs (such as vegetarian food, barrier-free facilities).
V. Fee and Service Information:
Fees Include:Vehicle usage fee, driver service fee, basic insurance, 6 nights of accommodation (including breakfast), admission and shuttle bus fees within the itinerary.
Fees Do Not Include:Main meals, driver’s accommodation and meal subsidy, personal consumption, sketching equipment transportation insurance, wool felt-making experience, and other optional items.
Service Guarantees:All vehicles hold legal operating qualifications, undergo regular maintenance, and are insured with carrier liability insurance; drivers have over 5 years of driving experience and are familiar with Yili’s road conditions and scenic area policies; accommodation points have been inspected in advance to ensure hygiene and standards.
Special Notes: For single registrants, our agency will do its best to coordinate shared rooms; special circumstances require separate negotiation. If extreme weather or temporary scenic area closures occur during the itinerary, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement. All fee details will be listed in writing before contract signing, subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
VI. Creative Tips:
Equipment Protection:The weather in Yili’s mountainous areas is changeable; it is recommended to use waterproof painting materials and equipment covers; the wind is strong on Qiongkushitai’s back mountain, so secure your easel.
Light Utilization:6-9 AM and 6-9 PM are golden creative periods; when the midday light is too strong, you can capture materials or experience local culture.
Cultural Respect:Obtain consent before photographing local residents; avoid photographing folk cultural activities or sensitive scenes; remove shoes when entering local families’ homes and do not touch indoor items casually.
Summer in Yili is the most generous muse for painters. Choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s sketching theme customized car tour, and let professional drivers and guides take care of logistical details for you, so you can focus on every stroke of color and light and shadow on the canvas.

Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.