Yili Private Car Tour (Including Qiongkushitai) 5 Day Itinerary Arrangement and Cost Details Recommended Route Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
Explore the Secret Realm of Yili Grasslands:5-Day Customized In-Depth Tour with Private Vehicle (Including Qiongkushitai)
🌿 [Route Highlights:Unlock Yili’s Three Core Landscape Zones]
Summer in Yili Valley is a fairy-tale world where grasslands intertwine with snow-capped mountains. This itinerary centers on the “Kalajun Three-Dimensional Grassland – Qiongkushitai Primitive Village – Nalati Sky Grassland,” connecting iconic attractions like Sayram Lake, the Guozigou Bridge, and Tekes Bagua City while avoiding crowded conventional routes. It offers an immersive experience of the nomadic culture of various ethnic groups. With 70% of the journey along scenic grassland highways and daily driving limited to 3-4 hours, there’s ample time for photography, horseback riding, and hiking.
🚗 [Simple Itinerary:Key Daily Arrangements]
Day 1:Yining → Sayram Lake Circular Tour → Guozigou Bridge → Qingshuihe Town
Morning:Pick-up from Yining city airport, drive directly to Sayram Lake via the Qingyi Expressway (approx. 1.5-hour drive). Recommended entry through the East Gate for a 4-hour self-drive loop, with key stops at “Qinshuitan” for swans, “Dianjiangtai” for panoramic views, and the “S-Curve Road” for snow-capped mountain reflections.
Afternoon:Exit through the South Gate and drive 5 minutes to the Guozigou Bridge viewpoint for stunning shots of the bridge framed by snow mountains and forests.
Evening:Check into Qingshuihe Town. For dinner, try “Huocheng Pepper-Flavored Chicken” paired with local Kavass beverage.
Explore the Secret Realm of Yili Grasslands: 5-Day Customized In-Depth Tour with Private Vehicle (Including Qiongkushitai)Day 2:Qingshuihe Town → Huocheng Lavender → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes Bagua City
Morning:Limited-time lavender fields (June-July). Recommended visits to “Jieyou Princess Farm” or “Huanghuang Village,” where purple fields stretch to the horizon.
Afternoon:Full Kalajun Grassland tour (ticket + shuttle bus: 140 RMB/person). First, take the shuttle to “Xianhuatai” for colorful meadows, then hike to “Lieyingtai” facing snow mountains. In the afternoon, transfer via cable car to Kuokesu Grand Canyon for shots of “Human Body Grassland” and “Crocodile Bay.”
Evening:Check into Tekes Bagua City. Stroll the Yijie Cultural Street at night and warm up with “Mabaikailai Lamb Rib Noodle Soup.”
Day 3:Tekes → Qiongkushitai Village → Back Mountain Hike → Wooden Cabin Homestay
Full Day:Depart Tekes, drive 3 hours along County Road X766 to Qiongkushitai Village (mountain roads require an SUV). Make 4 scenic stops along the way for grasslands, pine forests, and streams.
Afternoon:Upon arrival, choose horseback riding (80-100 RMB/hour) to Alpine Lake or hike the back mountain wooden trail for panoramic village views.
Night:Stay in a local ethnic wooden cabin homestay. Experience bonfire night talks and hear the landlord’s stories of ancient trails.
Day 4:Qiongkushitai → Nalati Sky Grassland → Nalati Town
🌿[Route Highlights: Unlock Yili’s Three Core Landscape Zones]Morning:Traverse the Gongnaisi Forest Farm via winding mountain roads, with a stop at “Kuerdai River Canyon” for turbulent streams.
Afternoon:Nalati Grassland (ticket + sky grassland shuttle: 135 RMB/person). Focus on the “Nomadic Family” route, hike the plank road to Snow Lotus Valley, or ride horses (self-paid) to find the “Couple Trees.”
Evening:Check into Nalati Town. For dinner, try “Local Hot Pot” (lamb + vegetables + vermicelli) for 50 RMB/person.
Day 5:Nalati → Northern Section of Duku Highway → Yining
Morning:If the Duku Highway is open (usually June-October), drive to experience the northern section’s “Four Seasons in One Day” spectacle, with a stop at “Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery” to honor road construction heroes.
Afternoon:Return to Yining city. Transfer to airport/train station based on schedule, ending the tour.
💰 [Price Notes:2026 Reference Range]
Vehicle Costs (Including Driver Services)
7-Seater Business Vehicle (e.g., Buick GL8):800-1100 RMB/day (low season), 1200-1500 RMB/day (peak season)
Summer in Yili Valley is a fairy-tale world where grasslands intertwine with snow-capped mountains. This itinerary centers on the “Kalajun Three-Dimensional Grassland – Qiongkushitai Primitive Village – Nalati Sky Grassland,” connecting iconic attractions like Sayram Lake, the Guozigou Bridge, and Tekes Bagua City while avoiding crowded conventional routes. It offers an immersive experience of the nomadic culture of various ethnic groups. With 70% of the journey along scenic grassland highways and daily driving limited to 3-4 hours, there’s ample time for photography, horseback riding, and hiking.5-Seater SUV:600-900 RMB/day (low season), 1000-1300 RMB/day (peak season)
Included Costs:Vehicle usage, driver’s salary, fuel, tolls, parking, basic insurance
Excluded Costs:Driver’s meals/accommodation (negotiable meal allowance: 80-120 RMB/day, accommodation subsidy: 150-200 RMB/day)
Attraction Tickets (2026 Reference Prices)
Sayram Lake:70 RMB/person + self-drive service fee 75 RMB/person
Kalajun Grassland:80 RMB/person + shuttle bus 90 RMB/person
Nalati Grassland:95 RMB/person + sky grassland shuttle 60 RMB/person
Qiongkushitai:Free (villagers charge 10 RMB/vehicle for parking)
Total Budget Reference (Based on 4-person group, 7-seater business vehicle, peak season)
🚗[Simple Itinerary: Key Daily Arrangements]Vehicle Costs:5 days × 1500 RMB/day = 7500 RMB
Tickets + Shuttles:Approx. 1200 RMB/person × 4 = 4800 RMB
Meals + Accommodation:Approx. 300 RMB/person/day × 4 × 5 days = 6000 RMB
Total:Approx. 18,300 RMB (4575 RMB/person)
Note:Prices may fluctuate based on travel dates and vehicle availability. Final confirmation is subject to contract.
📞 [Registration Method]
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer manager Zhang Jing will provide a customized itinerary and cost breakdown based on your travel dates, group size, and preferences. Mention “saw the guide” for complimentary Yining airport pickup or itinerary discounts.
📋 [Cost Notes & Service Details]
Included Costs:Vehicle usage, driver service, fuel, tolls, parking, basic vehicle insurance
Day 1: Yining → Sayram Lake Circular Tour → Guozigou Bridge → Qingshuihe TownExcluded Costs:Personal expenses (meals, entertainment), unmentioned attraction tickets, hotel stays, personal travel insurance
Service Changes:Reasonable itinerary adjustments may be made by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, or policy changes
Accommodation:Single travelers will be matched for shared rooms where possible; special cases require separate negotiation
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 [Pre-Trip Tips]
Packing Suggestions:Yili has large temperature variations; bring a windbreaker, SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking shoes. Grassland dew is heavy; consider anti-slip shoe covers.
Cultural Etiquette:Remove shoes when entering ethnic yurts; avoid stepping on thresholds. Obtain parental consent before photographing children.
Signal Tips:Some areas of Qiongkushitai Village lack 4G signal; download offline maps in advance.
Eco-Friendly Practices:The grassland ecosystem is fragile; do not litter and avoid trampling meadows while horseback riding.
Summer in Yili is the whisper of wind across grasslands, the purity of snow mountains reflecting lakes, and the vibrant harmony of ethnic cultures. Choosing a customized private vehicle tour offers flexible pacing while leveraging local drivers’ experience to navigate road risks. With proper preparation and the right service provider, a worry-free and enriching journey awaits.
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
