Overview

Days From/to Sightseeing Hotel
Day 1 Yining Arrival Pick you up and transfer to hotel Yining
Day 2 Yining Guozigou Sayram Lake Yining
Day 3 Yining-Nalati Nalati Prairie Nalati
Day 4 Nalati-Ku'erdening Ku'erdening Nature Reserve Ku'erdening
Day 5 Ku'erdening-Tekes Kuoksu Grand Canyon, Kalajun Prairie Tekes
Day 6 Tekes-Zhaosu Xiata National Forest Park Zhaosu
Day 7 Yining Departure (According to your travel plan we offer customized services) -

Highlights

  • Sayram Lake: It is most attractive with its breathtaking scenery, including dazzling sapphire-like lake, verdant forests, snow-capped peaks, thriving grassland, and most charming wild flowers. 

  • Kuer Dening: With dramatic peaks and verdant forests, Ku‘erdening has been one of the must-visit places in northern Xinjiang. 

  • Kazanqi Folk Village: Kazanqi is a pleasant place for an afternoon stroll in Yining. There are plenty of souvenirs to buy (leather shoes, animal skins, horse riding gear, etc.) in addition to the variety of snacks and fruits to buy. 

  • Nalati Grassland: It is one of the many lively and verdant grasslands that sit high among the beautiful Tianshan range of mountain peaks.

  • Kalajun Prairie: The scenery is vast and beautiful, and it is an excellent resort for sightseeing and photography. Kalajun was rated as a 5A-level scenic spot by the country in 2016.

  • Xita Prairie: This tourist area can be reached more than 70 kilometers southwest of Zhaosu County. You must first pass through the alluvial plain formed by the Xiata River. There are many human-shaped rocks scattered on the plain, including the large-scale Wusun ancient tombs and the Xiata ancient city ruins.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Yining Arrival

Upon your arrival at Yining Airport, your guide and driver will be there to pick you up. After checking in at your hotel, your driver will take you to a local restaurant to enjoy authentic Yining cuisine. Depending on your arrival time,you may also have the option to take a city tour along the Yili River.

Accommodation: Yining Runchang Hotel

Day 2 Yining -Guozi Gou (Fruit Vally)-Sayram Lake 2hrs driving- Yining 2hrs driving

After breakfast, we will transfer to Sayram Lake. On the way, you will have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful bridges in Xinjiang—the Guozi Gou Bridge, which stands majestically among the mountains. Upon arrival at Sayram Lake, we will begin our visit with a scenic drive along the lake (VIP tour without queuing). During this drive, you might have the chance to encounter some wild animals. After about an hour of driving, we will return to Yining.

Accommodation: Yining Runchang Hotel

Day 3 Yining - Kazanqi-Nalati 3hrs driving

After breakfast, we will visit Kazanqi Folk Village, the only large-scale ecological cultural scenic spot in northern Xinjiang that primarily showcases Uyghur customs. During the journey, we can enjoy local ice cream, explore Uyghur houses, and stroll among the distinctive blue houses that will remind you of Chefchaouen. Upon arriving at Nalati Scenic Area, depending on the time we have, we can engage in a variety of activities such as horse riding, hiking,photography.

Accommodation: Nalati Wansen Holiday Hotel

Day 4 Nalati - Ku’erdening 3hrs driving

After breakfast, we will head directly to Ku'erdening National Nature Reserve. The area is home to many precious spruce trees. Most parts of the scenic reserve can be accessed by car, though some locations require a short walk. Our car will drive straight into the scenic spot, so there is no need to take a shuttle bus.

Accommodation: Kuer Dening Picea Hotel

Day 5 Kuer Dening - Kukesu Grand Canyon-Kalajun Prairie 2.5hrs driving - Tekes 1hr driving

After breakfast, drive to the core of Tianshan World Natural Heritage----Kalajun Prairie."Kalajun" is Kazakh, meaning "black vast grassland".Surrounded by snow-capped mountains that never melt all year round, there is an aerial meadow at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. In the afternoon , we end up taking the cable car and boat ride to Kuokesu Grand Canyon at sunset all valley looks even more charming and beautiful! Tonight we will be back to Tekes.

Accommodation: Tekesi Tianyue Hotel

Day 6 Tekes - Xiata 2hrs driving - Zhaosu Wetland Park 1hr driving

Today, we will visit Xiata Scenic Park, where an ancient road connects the north and south sides of the Tianshan Mountains. This road was known to be one of the most dangerous routes on the ancient Silk Road. It is said that princesses from the Qin and Han Dynasties, as well as Xuanzang, traveled through this area, adding to its mystique. On our way back, we will stop at Zhaosu Wetland Park for a chance to see the breathtaking Tianma Bathing River.Here, the Ili horses can be seen galloping in the river, creating a truly spectacular sight!

Accommodation: Mengli Changge/Yun Shangji Hotel

Day 7 Zhaosu - Yining 3hrs driving

Fly back home; the trip ends. Our guide and driver will take you to the airport. We also offer customized travel plans according to your preferences.

Booking Price

Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
from $900 from $300 Free

Includes

1.Professional Guide & Driver Services

  • Certified local driver with 6+ years of experience

  • Dedicated English-speaking cultural guide

2.Staff Provisions : Full board accommodation and meals provided for both driver andguide

3.Accommodation Details: 6 nights in the best local hotel [Basic room type/upgradeableroom] (2 people/room) Yining: Yining Runchang Hotel (2 nights) Nalati Town: NalatiWansen Holiday Hotel (basic room 1 night) Kuer Dening: Ku’erdening Picea (basic room1 night) Tekesi:Tekesi Tianyue Hotel (basic room 1 night) Zhaosu:Mengli Change/Yunshangji Hotel(basic room 1 night).

4.Dining Arrangements: Daily full buffet breakfast at accommodation hotels.

5.Entrance & Transportation: First ticket for all listed attractions + scenic area shuttle bus(Sayram Lake + private car without queuing , Nalati Grassland + self-driving tour ,Kazanqi Folk Village visiting in Carriage + guided tour + ice cream , Xiata + shuttle bus,Kalajun Grassland + Kuoksu Canyon (including cable car + cruise ship + shuttle bus).

6.Refreshment Provisions: Mineral water (2 bottles per person/day).

7.Insurance Coverage: 500,000 travel accident insurance.

Excludes

1.Transportation: Flight tickets.

2.Meals: Meal Exclusions: Lunch and dinner expenses are excluded

3.Force Majeure: Additional costs incurred due to traffic delays, strikes, weatherconditions, or other unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control shall be borne by theclient.

4.Personal Expenses

  • All individual expenditures during the trip, including:

  • Optional activities within scenic areas

  • Personal shopping and incidental costs

5.5. Optional Add-On Services:

  • Cruises

  • Rafting

  • Bonfire parties

  • Horseback riding

  • Professional services:

  • Dedicated tour photographer

  • Premium guide services

  • Accommodation upgrades

6. Accommodation Policy: Standard double occupancy arrangement. Single roomsupplement fee applies for individual accommodation requests.

Trip Notes

Days Places Hotels/Accommodation Room/Nights
Day 1 Yining Yining Runchang Hotel Standard/2 nights
Day 2 Yining

Day 3 Nalati Nalati Wansen Holiday Hotel Standard/1 night
Day 4 Ku’erdening Ku’erdening Picea Hotel Standard/1 night
Day 5 Tekes Tekes Tianyue Hotel Standard/1 night
Day 6 Zhaosu Mengli Chang/Yun Shangji Hotel. Standard/1 night
Day 7 Yining

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