Group Tour Price List for Tekes Bagua City and Ili Recommended Itinerary Costs

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

Explore the Hidden Gems of Ili: In-Depth Cultural Experience Tour of Tekes Bagua City
[Route Highlights:Decoding Millennia of Wisdom, Encountering the Secret Grasslands]
As the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned city, Tekes Bagua City attracts countless cultural explorers with its unique urban planning and profound historical heritage. In 2026, we are launching a special dual-theme route of “Cultural Decoding + Natural Immersion” to take you through time and space, experiencing the “Frozen I Ching” and the magnificent scenery of the Ili River Valley.
Core Experiences of the Route:
Exploring Bagua City:Follow a professional guide to interpret the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements in the city’s layout, ascend the observation tower for a panoramic view of the Bagua, and enjoy a nighttime light show depicting stories from the I Ching.
Hiking on the Kalajun Grassland:Venture into a World Natural Heritage site, experiencing the layered beauty of the “Three-Dimensional Grassland” at Flower Terrace and Falcon Terrace, with occasional encounters with marmots and groundhogs.
Light Adventure on the Xiata Ancient Path:Hike along the route taken by Xuanzang on his westward journey, passing through spruce forests and glacial canyons, and closely observe the grandeur of the Muzart Glacier.
Immersive Folk Culture:Participate in traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups, taste the Xibe ethnic group’s “Blood Oath Feast,” and listen to the Dongbula performances by people of different ethnicities.
[Simple Itinerary:Newly Updated Version for 2026]
Day 1:Urumqi – Tekes (6-hour drive)

Explore the Hidden Gems of Ili: In-Depth Cultural Experience Tour of Tekes Bagua CityMorning:Travel by tour bus along the Sayram Lake loop, passing by the Guozigou Bridge, and admire the azure waters known as the “Last Tear of the Atlantic.”
Afternoon:Arrive in Tekes Bagua City, visit the I Ching Cultural Museum, and participate in the interactive “Bagua Maze” game.
Dinner:Savor a special herbal feast in Bagua City and experience Daoist wellness culture.
Day 2:Tekes – Kalajun Grassland (Full day)
Morning:Take a shuttle bus into the Kalajun Grassland, photograph the wildflower carpet at Flower Terrace, and observe the草原雕 (Steppe Eagle) soaring at Falcon Terrace.
Afternoon:Experience the local life of various ethnic groups, learn milk squeezing and naan-making skills, and ride horses across the Kuokesu Grand Canyon.
Night Stay:Stay in a grassland starry sky tent, gaze at the Milky Way, and listen to local legends about the grassland.
Day 3:Tekes – Xiata Ancient Path (Full day)
Morning:Drive to the Xiata Ancient Path National Forest Park, hike to the hot spring waterfall, and feel the coolness of the glacial meltwater.
Afternoon:Lightly trek to Flower Terrace, admire alpine flowers such as snow lotus and aster along the way, and overlook the Muzart Glacier in the distance.
Special Arrangement:Enjoy a simple meal of “kumis + naan” at the ancient path post station and experience the local ethnic group’s dining culture.

[Route Highlights: Decoding Millennia of Wisdom, Encountering the Secret Grasslands]Day 4:Tekes – Yining (3-hour drive)
Morning:Visit the Xibe Ethnic Group’s Westward Migration Museum to learn about the migration history and cultural heritage of this “archery ethnic group.”
Afternoon:Arrive in Yining City, stroll along Liuxing Street, admire the Russian-style architecture, and taste handmade ice cream and baked buns.
Return Journey:Transfer to the station based on flight/train schedule and conclude the cultural tour.
[Price Information:Reference Range for 2026]
Basic Package (4 days, 3 nights):
Adult Price:3980-4580 RMB per person
Child Price (ages 6-12):2680-3180 RMB per person (no extra bed, includes admission tickets)
Package Includes:
Transportation:Round-trip tour bus from Urumqi (including airport transfers)

As the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned city, Tekes Bagua City attracts countless cultural explorers with its unique urban planning and profound historical heritage. In 2026, we are launching a special dual-theme route of “Cultural Decoding + Natural Immersion” to take you through time and space, experiencing the “Frozen I Ching” and the magnificent scenery of the Ili River Valley.Accommodation:3 nights of特色住宿 (characteristic accommodation) (1 night in a 4-star hotel in Bagua City + 1 night in a grassland starry sky tent + 1 night in a boutique homestay in Yining)
Meals:7 dinners and 3 breakfasts (including 3 special meals)
Admission Tickets:First entrance tickets to Kalajun Grassland, Xiata Ancient Path, I Ching Cultural Museum, etc.
Services:Professional cultural guide + local guide dual accompaniment
Price Fluctuation Information:
Prices increase by 10%-15% during peak season (June-August)
Prices for holidays (Eid al-Adha, Mid-Autumn Festival) are negotiable separately
Prices are confirmed on the day the contract is signed and may change with tour schedule
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and travel dates to complete the booking. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide you with a detailed itinerary and contract text.
[Fee and Service Information]

Core Experiences of the Route:Fees Include:Transportation, accommodation, meals, admission tickets, guide services, and travel agency liability insurance within the itinerary.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses, (single registration will try to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances require negotiation), self-funded items (such as horse riding, hot air ballooning, etc.).
Service Standards:Use of regular tourist vehicles throughout the journey, accommodation that has passed on-site inspections, and certified guides.
Special Reminders:Specific itinerary details, price breakdowns, and refund/change policies are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
[Travel Tips]
Best Seasons:May-June for grassland flower fields / September-October for autumn scenery, avoiding the rainy season in July-August which may affect ancient path hiking.
Clothing Guide:Large temperature differences between day and night on the grassland require windproof jackets and warm underwear; hiking recommends non-slip mountain boots.
Cultural Etiquette:Remove shoes when visiting, do not touch the Quran; obtain prior consent before taking photos with local residents.
Photography Tips:Aerial photography of Bagua City requires prior reporting to the cultural tourism bureau; early morning light at Xiata Ancient Path is best for photographing glaciers.
[In-Depth Cultural Experience]

Exploring Bagua City: Follow a professional guide to interpret the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements in the city’s layout, ascend the observation tower for a panoramic view of the Bagua, and enjoy a nighttime light show depicting stories from the I Ching.Bagua City Layout Code:
Designed by Qiu Chuji, one of the Seven True Disciples of the Southern Song Daoist Quanzhen Sect, the city uses the central square as the “Tai Chi,” with eight main roads corresponding to “Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui,” and street names hiding I Ching trigrams. In 2026, an AR navigation system will be added to scan street signs for 3D trigram analysis.
Kalajun Ecology Class:
As “China’s most beautiful three-dimensional grassland,” it is home to over 20 nationally protected animals such as snow leopards and ibex. The itinerary includes a special ecological protection officer to explain techniques for observing natural animal tracks and provides biodegradable garbage bags for traceless travel.
Xiata Ancient Path History Lesson:
This thousand-year-old path connecting northern and southern Xinjiang was once an important branch of the Silk Road. During the hike, the guide will combine Xuanzang’s “Records of the Great Tang Dynasty on the Western Regions” with unearthed artifacts to recreate the path’s prosperity as a “tea-horse trade” route.
[Why Choose Us?]
Professional Team:Over 10 years of experience operating Xinjiang routes, with cultural lecturers holding intangible cultural heritage inheritor certificates.
Resource Advantages:Long-term cooperation with local residents to ensure authentic grassland experience projects.
Safety Guarantees:Fully equipped with first aid kits and satellite phones, with 24-hour medical stations in grassland accommodation areas.
Responsible Travel:Limit of 20 people per tour to ensure service quality; 5% of tour proceeds are used for Bagua City cultural heritage protection.
Consult customer service manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency for the latest 2026 tour schedules and availability. Let us take you through time and space to find the wisdom code in Bagua City’s maze and listen to historical echoes on Ili’s grasslands!

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