Yili Tour Charter Car Guozigou Bridge Route Cost Details Recommended Routes Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quote.
✨ 【Customized In-Depth Tour of Yili by Car:Guozigou Bridge + Sayram Lake + Nalati Grassland Comprehensive Guide】✨
I. Itinerary Highlights and Destination Details
⛰ ️ Key Scenic Belt:Guozigou Bridge – Sayram Lake – Nalati Grassland – Kalajun Grassland
【Guozigou Bridge】As Xinjiang’s first cable-stayed bridge, it spans the Guozigou Gorge, forming a magnificent picture of ‘a bridge flying across a natural barrier’ with snow-capped mountains and spruce trees. It will be open for 24-hour passage in summer 2026, with observation decks on the bridge (requiring driver to stop). Early morning or evening is recommended for capturing light and shadow effects.
【Sayram Lake】Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ summer offers the best viewing period. There are 8 observation decks along the 92km lakeshore. Recommended spots include ‘Jinhua Zihui’ for flower fields and ‘Songshu Tou’ for panoramic lake views. In peak season 2026 (April 20-October 10), admission is 145 yuan/person, self-drive package same price, shuttle bus 75 yuan/person (stops at regular stations).
【Nalati Grassland】The aerial grassland route leads directly to nomadic settlements, with wildflowers everywhere in summer and yurts dotted among them. Admission is 95 yuan/person, with shuttle buses on 3 routes: aerial grassland 40 yuan/person, valley grassland 24 yuan/person, Panlong Valley 50 yuan/person. Self-driving requires advance reservation via ‘Smart Nalati’ mini-program at 300 yuan/vehicle (daily quota).
【Kalajun Grassland】Divided into East/West Kalajun and Kuokesu Grand Canyon. Recommended spots include ‘Flower Terrace’ for human body grassland curves, and Kuokesu Grand Canyon boat ticket 60 yuan/person + shuttle bus 50 yuan/person. 2026 ticket policy: East/West Kalajun combo ticket 140 yuan/person (includes shuttle bus).
II. Classic 5-Day 4-Night Itinerary Reference
📅 Day 1:Yining City – Guozigou Bridge – Sayram Lake (stay at lakeside B&B)
Morning:Depart from Yining, take Qingyi Expressway to Guozigou Bridge, stop for 20 minutes for photos
Afternoon:Drive counterclockwise around Sayram Lake, with key stops at Xihai Grassland, Jinhua Zihui, Songshu Tou
Dinner:High white salmon hotpot (specialty within the scenic area)
📅 Day 2:Sayram Lake – Huocheng Lavender Manor – Yining (stay at city hotel)
✨【Customized In-Depth Tour of Yili by Car: Guozigou Bridge + Sayram Lake + Nalati Grassland Comprehensive Guide】✨Morning:Photograph Sayram Lake sunrise, leave scenic area before 10am
Afternoon:Huocheng Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm (peak bloom in late June), admission 35 yuan/person
Dinner:Taste baked buns and handmade ice cream on Yining’s Six Star Street
📅 Day 3:Yining – Kalajun Grassland – Tekes (stay at Bagua City)
Morning:Head to Kalajun, prioritize visiting Flower Terrace and Falcon Terrace
Afternoon:Kuokesu Grand Canyon boat tour, photograph Crocodile Bay and Nine Bends
Night tour:Tekes Bagua City light show (21:00-23:00)
📅 Day 4:Tekes – Nalati Grassland (stay at scenic area hotel)
Full day:In-depth exploration of Nalati aerial grassland, optional horseback riding (80 yuan/hour)
Dinner:Home visit to local families, taste hand-grabbed meat and baersak
📅 Day 5:Nalati – Northern Duku Highway – Yining (return)
Morning:Traverse northern Duku Highway (confirm opening status), stop at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery
Afternoon:Return to Yining, end itinerary
III. 2026 Customized Vehicle Cost Breakdown (based on 4-person group)
I. Itinerary Highlights and Destination Details💰 Basic Cost Components:
1. Vehicle rental fee (includes driver, fuel, tolls)
7-seat business vehicle (e.g., Buick GL8):1500-1800 yuan/day ×5 days = 7500-9000 yuan
9-seat converted 7-seat luxury vehicle:1800-2200 yuan/day ×5 days = 9000-11000 yuan
2. Driver meal and accommodation allowance
Meal allowance:100 yuan/day ×5 days = 500 yuan (or eat with guests)
Accommodation:150 yuan/day ×4 nights = 600 yuan (based on shared room standard)
3. Total budget for admission tickets and shuttle buses
Sayram Lake:145 yuan×4 people = 580 yuan
Nalati:95 yuan+40 yuan×4 people = 540 yuan
Kalajun:140 yuan×4 people = 560 yuan
Total:Approximately 1700 yuan/person
4. Accommodation costs (mid-range standard)
Sayram Lake B&B:600 yuan/room×2 rooms÷4 people = 300 yuan/person
⛰️ Key Scenic Belt: Guozigou Bridge – Sayram Lake – Nalati Grassland – Kalajun GrasslandNalati scenic area hotel:800 yuan/room×2 rooms÷4 people = 400 yuan/person
Total:Approximately 700 yuan/person
📊 Average total cost per person reference:
7-seat business vehicle:Vehicle fee (2250 yuan) + tickets (1700 yuan) + accommodation (700 yuan) + meals (800 yuan) ≈ 5450 yuan
9-seat luxury vehicle:Vehicle fee (2750 yuan) + other costs same as above ≈ 5950 yuan
(Costs may vary by vehicle type and accommodation grade, subject to contract)
IV. Registration Method
📞 Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed itinerary plan.
📌 Registration Tips:
Confirm vehicle type and driver schedule 15 days in advance
Pay deposit to reserve vehicle, balance due 3 days before itinerary starts
Double occupancy can be coordinated for pair registrations; single occupancy requires supplement (calculated by actual room rate)
V. Cost Explanation and Service Guarantees
【Guozigou Bridge】As Xinjiang’s first cable-stayed bridge, it spans the Guozigou Gorge, forming a magnificent picture of ‘a bridge flying across a natural barrier’ with snow-capped mountains and spruce trees. It will be open for 24-hour passage in summer 2026, with observation decks on the bridge (requiring driver to stop). Early morning or evening is recommended for capturing light and shadow effects.✅ Costs Include:
Vehicle usage fee, driver service fee, full fuel cost, toll fees, parking fees
Basic travel insurance (includes accidental medical coverage 50,000 yuan/person)
❌ Costs Exclude:
Guest’s personal meals, optional items within scenic areas (e.g., horseback riding, boat tours)
Additional fees due to weather/traffic control (e.g., Duku Highway closure detour)
📜 Special Notes:
All quotes are market reference prices for July 2026, may vary by departure date
Driver’s daily working hours do not exceed 10 hours; overtime requires payment of 200 yuan/hour
If adding attractions like Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery during itinerary, a dispatch fee of 200 yuan/vehicle will be charged
VI. Pre-Trip Essentials
🌦 ️ Weather Tips:
Average July temperature in Yili: 18-30℃; large temperature difference between day and night on grasslands – bring windbreaker
Short showers common in Sayram Lake area – recommend foldable rain poncho
【Sayram Lake】Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ summer offers the best viewing period. There are 8 observation decks along the 92km lakeshore. Recommended spots include ‘Jinhua Zihui’ for flower fields and ‘Songshu Tou’ for panoramic lake views. In peak season 2026 (April 20-October 10), admission is 145 yuan/person, self-drive package same price, shuttle bus 75 yuan/person (stops at regular stations).🚗 Transportation Policies:
Customized vehicles within Xinjiang must use licensed tourist transport vehicles; private car operation is illegal
Duku Highway recommends allowing vehicles of 7 seats or fewer; daily opening hours subject to traffic police announcement
🎫 Ticket Discounts:
Students/seniors over 65/military personnel enjoy half-price admission with ID (full price for shuttle buses)
Nalati scenic area offers free admission to teachers during Teacher’s Day period 2026 (September 10)
📞 Emergency Contacts:
Xinjiang tourism complaint hotline:0991-12345
Insurance company rescue hotline:95518 (policy number provided with contract)
✨ Itinerary Highlights Summary:
✔ ️ Covers 80% of Yili’s core attractions with daily driving time controlled within 3 hours
✔ ️ Flexible adjustment of attraction停留 (Note: ‘停留’ means ‘stay time’ but seems out of context here – likely means ‘visit duration’) times to avoid peak hours for tour groups
✔ ️ Driver doubles as guide, familiar with ethnic customs and taboos to avoid communication barriers
✔ ️ No arranged shopping stops throughout itinerary; transparent pricing with cost breakdown in contract
(All information based on publicly available data as of July 2026; specific implementation subject to signed travel contract between both parties)
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quote.
