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Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
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]
Tekes Bagua City, the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned 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 majestic scenery of this “Frozen Book of Changes” and 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 Book of Changes.
Hiking on the Kalajun Grassland:Venture into this World Natural Heritage site to experience the layered beauty of the “three-dimensional grassland” at Flower Terrace and Falcon Terrace, and encounter marmots and ground squirrels.
Light Adventure on the Xiata Ancient Path:Hike along Xuanzang’s westward route through spruce forests and glacial canyons, getting a close-up view of the magnificent Muzart Glacier.
Immersive Folk Culture:Participate in traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups, taste the Xibe ethnic group’s “blood oath” banquet, and listen to the Dongbula performances by local people.
[Simple Itinerary:Newly Updated 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 private tour bus along the Sayram Lake loop, passing by the Guozigou Bridge, and admire the azure waters of the “Last Tear of the Atlantic.”
Afternoon:Arrive in Tekes Bagua City, visit the Book of Changes Cultural Museum, and participate in the interactive “Bagua Maze” game.
Dinner:Taste the special herbal banquet of 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 lifestyle of various ethnic groups, learn milk squeezing and naan-making skills, and ride horses through the Kuokesu Grand Canyon.
Night Accommodation: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/airport based on your 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:Private tour bus for the entire journey from Urumqi (including airport transfers)
Tekes Bagua City, the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned 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 majestic scenery of this “Frozen Book of Changes” and the Ili River Valley.Accommodation:3 nights of特色 (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-entry tickets to Kalajun Grassland, Xiata Ancient Path, Book of Changes Cultural Museum, etc.
Services:Professional cultural guide + local guide for dual accompaniment
Price Fluctuation Notes:
Prices increase by 10%-15% during peak season (June-August)
Prices for holidays (Eid al-Adha, Mid-Autumn Festival) are subject to separate negotiation
Prices are confirmed on the day the contract is signed and may change with schedule adjustments
[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 registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require negotiation), self-funded items (such as horse riding, hot air ballooning, etc.).
Service Standards:Official tour vehicles are used throughout the journey, accommodations meet standards upon inspection, and guides are certified.
Special Reminders:Specific itinerary details, price breakdowns, and cancellation/change policies are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
[Travel Tips]
Best Seasons:May-June for grassland flower fields / September-October for autumn scenery; avoid the rainy season in July-August which may affect hiking on the ancient path.
Clothing Guide:Large temperature differences between day and night on the grassland require windproof jackets and warm underwear; hiking shoes with non-slip soles are recommended for trekking.
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 the glacier.
[In-Depth Cultural Experiences]
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 Book of Changes.Bagua City Layout Code:
Designed by Qiu Chuji, one of the Seven Masters of the Quanzhen School of Taoism in the Southern Song Dynasty, the city features a central square as the “Tai Chi” and eight main roads corresponding to “Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui,” with street names hiding Book of Changes 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. An ecological protection officer will accompany the tour to explain techniques for observing natural animal trails, and degradable garbage bags will be provided 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; cultural lecturers hold certificates for intangible cultural heritage inheritance.
Resource Advantages:Long-term cooperation with local residents ensures authentic grassland experience projects.
Safety Guarantees:First aid kits and satellite phones are provided throughout the journey; 24-hour medical stations are set up in grassland accommodation areas.
Responsible Travel:Each tour is limited to 20 people to ensure service quality; 5% of the itinerary’s proceeds are used for the cultural heritage protection of Bagua City.
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency for the latest 2026 schedule and availability information. Let us take you through time and space to find the wisdom code in the maze of Bagua City and listen to the echoes of history on the grasslands of Ili!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.

