7 seat business private tour Yili car rental, multiple viewpoints along the entire Duku Highway with free stops

Guo Jing, a senior Xinjiang travel customization specialist from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, focuses on one-stop travel services across Xinjiang including customized vehicle hire, ride-sharing, and worry-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, suitable travel plans can be matched. 24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang journey.
🚗 7-Seat Business Vehicle Itinerary·Yili + Duku Highway Full Route with Multiple Scenic Viewpoints for Free Stops
Summer is the peak travel season for the Yili River Valley and Tianshan scenic belt. For small groups of 2-6 people, choosing a 7-seat business vehicle customized hire offers flexibility without the fixed itinerary restrictions of traditional group tours, and avoids the fatigue of long-distance self-driving and risks of unfamiliar road conditions. You can stop at any scenic viewpoint along the way that catches your eye, with the pace of sightseeing entirely under your control, suitable for family trips, friend gatherings, photography excursions, and more.
Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations
This itinerary connects the full Duku Highway with the core scenic belt of the Yili River Valley. All information is current and verifiable as of July 2026:
▫️ Duku Highway Section:The Duku Highway officially opened for traffic on June 1, 2026, with the passage period expected to last until the end of September. To balance construction of key projects along the route with travel needs, a policy of “daytime passage, nighttime construction” is currently in effect. The G217 line from Wusu Post to Kurli section is open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, while the Kurli to Nalati entrance section may flexibly extend closure time to 21:00 based on daily traffic flow and weather conditions. After 19:00, social vehicles are not permitted to enter from Nalati to Wusu Post entrance, or from Qiaoerma to the G217 line entrance. Vehicles of 7 seats or fewer meet the full-route passage requirements, perfectly matching the vehicle type used in this itinerary.

🚗 7-Seat Business Vehicle Itinerary·Yili + Duku Highway Full Route with Multiple Scenic Viewpoints for Free StopsAlong the 91-kilometer Wusu section of the Duku Highway, six distinctive scenic viewpoints are available for stops: Shouwang Tianshan (Guarding Tianshan) marks the starting point of the Duku Highway, where you can check in at the road memorial marker; the Laohukou (Tiger’s Mouth) section features relatively steep terrain with the road winding along cliff walls, a favorite filming location for photography enthusiasts; Tianpu (Heavenly Waterfall) is a natural landscape formed by Tianshan snowmelt, with abundant water flow in summer and strong visual impact when viewed up close; the Luwu (Road Dance) viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the winding mountain road spreading across the mountainside; the Biyu Lake viewpoint overlooks alpine lakes nestled within the canyon; and Hashilegen Daban at 3,390 meters above sea level is home to one of the highest highway tunnels in the country, where snow on surrounding mountain peaks can be seen even in summer. The route also features 15 public restrooms and 21 parking areas capable of accommodating 2,300 vehicles simultaneously, improving travel convenience compared to previous years.
▫️ Yili River Valley Section:As of July 2026, all core scenic areas in the Yili River Valley are operating normally. The latest opening and ticketing information for each attraction is as follows:
Sayram Lake is open year-round, with visitor center hours from 6:00–23:00 and ticket windows open 8:00–21:00. During peak season (March 16–October 15), tickets are 70 yuan/person, shuttle bus 75 yuan/person, and the self-drive entry package is 145 yuan/person, including ticket and shuttle bus rights, valid for 48 hours. Nalati Grassland is open daily from 8:30–20:00 with timed entry, tickets 95 yuan/person, aerial grassland shuttle bus 60 yuan/person, and river valley grassland shuttle bus 40 yuan/person. Kalajun Grassland and Kuokesu Grand Canyon are popular combined-visit areas: Kalajun tickets 80 yuan/person, shuttle bus 90 yuan/person; Kuokesu Grand Canyon tickets 40 yuan/person, boat tickets 60 yuan/person, shuttle bus 50 yuan/person. Xiata Ancient Trail allows regular visitors to tour up to General’s Bridge section, tickets 30 yuan/person, shuttle bus 60 yuan/person. Huocheng lavender peak bloom period is June 15–July 5, with areas such as Lucaogou Town and Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden open to visitors with valid identification; registration is recommended for entry, no additional permits required. Bayanbulak Scenic Area is open daily from 8:30–20:00, tickets 65 yuan/person, shuttle bus 90 yuan/person, with private vehicles prohibited inside the scenic area.
Simple Itinerary Reference
The following itinerary is a reference template compiled based on current road conditions and scenic area opening status. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement, and arrangements can be optimized according to actual conditions when weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies change:

Summer is the peak travel season for the Yili River Valley and Tianshan scenic belt. For small groups of 2-6 people, choosing a 7-seat business vehicle customized hire offers flexibility without the fixed itinerary restrictions of traditional group tours, and avoids the fatigue of long-distance self-driving and risks of unfamiliar road conditions. You can stop at any scenic viewpoint along the way that catches your eye, with the pace of sightseeing entirely under your control, suitable for family trips, friend gatherings, photography excursions, and more.▫️ Day 1:Pick-up from Yining station/airport, then free time at Kazanqi Folk Street and Liuxing Street, tasting local specialty cuisine, overnight stay at a hotel in downtown Yining
▫️ Day 2:Depart from Yining to Sayram Lake, stop at viewpoints along the lake as needed, also visit viewpoints around Guozigou Bridge, overnight stay at Qingshuihe or Huocheng hotel, and if it coincides with the blooming season, visit lavender planting areas along the way
▫️ Day 3:Depart from Huocheng to Zhaosu, stop along the way to view continuous rapeseed flower fields, then enter Xiata Ancient Trail scenic area for sightseeing, overnight stay at a hotel in Zhaosu county town
▫️ Day 4:Depart from Zhaosu to Tekes Bagua City, then visit Kalajun Grassland and Kuokesu Grand Canyon, choosing between hiking or taking scenic shuttle buses based on personal preference, overnight stay at a hotel in Tekes county town
▫️ Day 5:Depart from Tekes to Nalati Grassland, choose to visit the aerial grassland, river valley grassland, or both as needed, overnight stay at a hotel in Nalati town

Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel customization specialist with 10 years of deep experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializing in one-stop services for customized vehicle hire, ride-sharing, and group tours across Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang journey.
Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations▫️ Day 6:Depart from Nalati entering the middle section of the Duku Highway, visit Bayanbulak Scenic Area, wait to view the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, overnight stay at a hotel in Bayanbulak town
▫️ Day 7:Depart from Bayanbulak entering the southern section of the Duku Highway, stop at attractions such as Big and Small Dragon Pools and Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon along the way, overnight stay at a hotel in Kuqa city
▫️ Day 8:Free time in Kuqa city, tasting local specialty cuisine, then arrange drop-off according to flight or train schedule, itinerary concludes
Price Description
The reference prices for 7-seat business vehicle customized hire as of July 2026 are as follows. Prices are reference ranges and may fluctuate based on travel dates, vehicle usage duration, and supply-demand conditions. The final price shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties:

This itinerary connects the full Duku Highway with the core scenic belt of the Yili River Valley. All information is current and verifiable as of July 2026:▫️ 7-Seat Comfort Business Vehicle:From 1,500 yuan/day, suitable for small groups of 2-6 people with moderate space requirements
▫️ 7-Seat Luxury Business Vehicle:1,500-1,800 yuan/day, more spacious seating, suitable for families traveling with elderly or children
▫️ 7-Seat Luxury First-Class Business Vehicle:1,800-2,200 yuan/day, seats can recline for rest, more complete in-car amenities, suitable for travelers with higher comfort requirements
The above prices include driver service fees, vehicle fuel costs, toll fees, and parking fees, but do not include driver accommodation and meals. Driver accommodation and meal costs can be shared among fellow travelers or subsidized according to market standards; details can be confirmed in advance through communication.
Registration Method

▫️ Duku Highway Section: The Duku Highway officially opened for traffic on June 1, 2026, with the passage period expected to last until the end of September. To balance construction of key projects along the route with travel needs, a policy of “daytime passage, nighttime construction” is currently in effect. The G217 line from Wusu Post to Kurli section is open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, while the Kurli to Nalati entrance section may flexibly extend closure time to 21:00 based on daily traffic flow and weather conditions. After 19:00, social vehicles are not permitted to enter from Nalati to Wusu Post entrance, or from Qiaoerma to the G217 line entrance. Vehicles of 7 seats or fewer meet the full-route passage requirements, perfectly matching the vehicle type used in this itinerary.Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229. For specific offline store addresses, please consult customer service.
Fee and Service Description
▫️ Fees Include:Full-route vehicle usage fees for the corresponding vehicle type, including vehicle usage fee, fuel costs, toll fees, and parking fees; professional driver service fees, with drivers familiar with Duku Highway and Yili route conditions and attraction locations, able to provide reasonable stop and sightseeing suggestions; basic vehicle insurance fees, with passenger carrier liability insurance of no less than 500,000 yuan per seat.
▫️ Fees Not Included:Accommodation, meals, scenic area tickets, and shuttle bus fees throughout the trip, which travelers can choose independently based on their needs or entrust the travel agency to book on their behalf; driver accommodation and meal costs; other personal expenses and additional expenditures outside the itinerary.
All service contents and fee details will be confirmed with travelers one by one before contract signing, with specifics subject to actual consultation and contract. If force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes occur during the trip, both parties may negotiate reasonable itinerary changes, with related fee adjustments following the principle of refunding overpayments and collecting underpayments. Cancellation and modification rules shall be executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
Before departure, it is recommended to prepare thick outerwear, sunscreen, portable drinking water, and snacks. The Duku Highway route has significant temperature differences between day and night, with lower temperatures at high-altitude areas; appropriate clothing should be prepared based on the travel period. For scenic area timed reservation matters, communicate with the driver or customer service in advance to avoid delaying sightseeing time.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized vehicle hire, customization, and ride-sharing tours, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization