Yining Tour with Private Car 4 Day Grassland Folk Culture Home Visit Registration Channels Recommended Routes Prices

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.

Explore Yining:A 4-Day In-Depth Experience of Pastoral Songs on the Grassland and Folk Home Visits
✨ [Itinerary Highlights:Immersive Travel Beyond Just Scenery]
Yining, a city located in the northwest of Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.” Nourished by the snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains and enriched by the cultural fusion of various ethnic groups, this 4-day itinerary focuses on “grassland pastures + folk home visits,” steering clear of the superficial sightseeing of conventional tour groups and offering you an in-depth experience of the ecological beauty and cultural warmth of the Ili River Valley.
The itinerary covers three distinctive scenes:
Grassland Pastures:Visit local settlements deep within the Nalati Grassland, participate in traditional activities such as milking cows and making nang (a type of flatbread), and listen to the dongbula (a traditional musical instrument) under the starry sky at night.
Folk Home Visits:Step into the yurts of people from various ethnic groups, learn to make cheese and embroidery, savor hand-grabbed mutton and kumis (fermented mare’s milk), and experience the local people’s wisdom in daily life.
Natural Wonders:Cross the Guozigou Bridge, visit “the last tear drop of the Atlantic” at Sayram Lake, and capture the purple flower fields at the Huocheng Lavender Manor (if in season).
[Simple Itinerary:Flexible Arrangements, Seasonal Adjustments]
Based on the latest on-site information from 2026, the itinerary is designed to balance natural landscapes with cultural experiences, and reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement:
Day 1:Yining City → Guozigou Bridge → Sayram Lake

Explore Yining: A 4-Day In-Depth Experience of Pastoral Songs on the Grassland and Folk Home VisitsMorning:Depart from Yining and head towards the Guozigou Bridge along the Lianhuo Expressway, stopping to capture the magnificent panorama of “Xinjiang’s Tallest Bridge.”
Noon:Dine at a restaurant within the Sayram Lake scenic area, with a recommendation for high white salmon hot pot.
Afternoon:Drive or bike around the lake (electric bikes available for rent in the scenic area), with key stops including the Songshu Tou (Pine Tree Head) Viewing Platform, Swan’s Delight, and Kele Yongzhu.
Evening:Check into a lakeside yurt homestay and experience a traditional dinner of various ethnic groups.
Day 2:Sayram Lake → Huocheng Lavender Manor (seasonal) → Yining
Morning:If traveling in June-July, head to the Huocheng Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm to capture the contrasting images of purple flower fields against blue skies and white clouds.
If not in bloom, replace with:Visit the Huiyuan Ancient City to learn about the history of the Ili General’s Mansion during the Qing Dynasty.
Noon:Savor大盘鸡 (big plate chicken) and baked mantou (steamed buns) at a Huocheng farmhouse.
Afternoon:Return to Yining and visit the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area, taking a horse-drawn carriage through the old town of various ethnic groups and visiting traditional residences and handicraft workshops.
Evening:Free activities, with a recommendation to taste Russian ice cream and handmade leiba (a type of bread) on Liuxing Street.

✨[Itinerary Highlights: Immersive Travel Beyond Just Scenery]Day 3:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Local Home Visit
Morning:Take a bus to the Nalati Grassland (approximately a 4-hour drive), enjoying the scenery of the Kunges River Valley along the way.
Noon:Dine in Nalati Town, with a recommendation for dried meat narin (a traditional dish).
Afternoon:Transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the Aerial Grassland scenic area and hike to the Nomad’s Home to participate in local home visit activities:
Learn to make cheese from various ethnic groups.
Try traditional activities such as milking cows and making nang.
Listen to local stories about transhumance and watch a dongbula performance.
Evening:Check into a grassland yurt and experience a bonfire party and starry sky photography.
Day 4:Nalati → Yining
Morning:Free activities, with options to ride a horse deep into the grassland or visit the Nalati National Forest Park.

Yining, a city located in the northwest of Xinjiang, is renowned as the “Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.” Nourished by the snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains and enriched by the cultural fusion of various ethnic groups, this 4-day itinerary focuses on “grassland pastures + folk home visits,” steering clear of the superficial sightseeing of conventional tour groups and offering you an in-depth experience of the ecological beauty and cultural warmth of the Ili River Valley.Noon:Dine at a restaurant within the scenic area before returning.
Afternoon:Arrive in Yining and conclude the itinerary.
[Price Information:Transparent Reference, Subject to Contract]
Based on market research in 2026, the reference costs for this itinerary are as follows (specifics subject to actual consultation and contract signing):
Adults:2800-3500 RMB per person (group of 4, including transportation, accommodation, admission tickets, meals, and home visit activity fees).
Children:1200-1800 RMB per person (under 12 years old, no extra bed, including transportation, admission tickets, and meals).
：600 RMB per person (single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Costs Include:
Transportation:7-seat business vehicles or 15-seat minibusses starting and ending in Yining (including fuel and toll fees).
Accommodation:3 nights of accommodation (yurt homestay at Sayram Lake, four-star hotel in Yining, yurt on Nalati Grassland).

The itinerary covers three distinctive scenes:Meals:7 dinners and 3 breakfasts (including special meals: high white salmon hot pot, dried meat narin, hand-grabbed mutton).
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Huocheng Lavender Manor (or Huiyuan Ancient City).
Activities:Local home visit experiences, bonfire parties, and Kazanqi horse-drawn carriage tours.
Tour Guide:Local driver-cum-guide services.
Costs Exclude:
Personal expenses (such as horse riding, shopping, etc.).
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, etc.).
[Registration Method:Convenient Consultation, Professional Services]
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, where Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide you with detailed itinerary explanations and contract signing services.
[Cost and Service Information:Clear and Transparent, Rights and Interests Guaranteed]

Grassland Pastures: Visit local settlements deep within the Nalati Grassland, participate in traditional activities such as milking cows and making nang, and listen to the dongbula under the starry sky at night.Transportation Arrangements:Formal tourist vehicles are used throughout the journey, with licensed drivers, and daily driving does not exceed 8 hours.
Accommodation Standards:The yurt on Nalati Grassland has shared bathrooms, the hotel in Yining is four-star standard, and the homestay at Sayram Lake is a characteristic yurt.
Meals:Partner restaurants all have hygiene licenses, and the sources of ingredients are traceable.
Insurance Coverage:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance (valid identification information required).
Cancellation and Refund Policy:Subject to the contract signed by both parties.
Special Reminders:Prices and available spots are subject to contract confirmation or same-day confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates; the contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
[Travel Tips]
Best Seasons:May-October (lavender bloom in June-July, golden grasslands in September-October).
Clothing Suggestions:Large temperature differences between day and night on the grassland require windproof jackets and comfortable hiking shoes.
Photography Equipment:Wide-angle lenses are suitable for Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, and a tripod is needed for starry sky photography.
Cultural Respect:Remove shoes before entering yurts and do not touch ethnic musical instruments or handicrafts without permission.
The charm of Yining lies in its vast grasslands and vibrant city life. This 4-day in-depth experience will take you across the Tianshan Mountains to feel the diverse cultures co-created by various ethnic groups. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency to start your exclusive grassland journey!

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send the itinerary and quotation.