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Nalati Grassland Pastoral Tour 5 Days
5 days · Yining access

Nalati Grassland Pastoral Tour 5 Days

Sky Prairie・Valley Prairie・Yurt Home Visit

Reference Price

$890from / person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityRelaxed
Best seasonJune Flower Season
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationOne night in a scenic area hotel + tent
Departure MonthJune–September

Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

The grassland is not something you can just glance at and leave: stay in a yurt, learn to make nang (flatbread), follow the herder along a section of the pasture trail, and in five days, you can truly experience the Ili grassland.

Day-by-day itinerary5 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Yining Assembly

    DestinationKazanqi Six-Star Street

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailYining meeting point: Kazanqi + Liuxing Street.
    Today is mainly focused on gathering and acclimating to the city. The tour guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pickup; the specific shuttle time will be based on the flight information.
  2. DestinationYining—Nalati Sky Grassland

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Scenic area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    About 260 km / 4 hours
    Daily detailYining—Nalati Sky Grassland.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged in the scenic area. After check-in, enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationNalati River Valley Grassland ・ Pastoral Experience Spot (Making Naan and Milking)

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    yurt
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailNalati River Valley Grassland + Pastoral Experience Spot (making bread and milking cows).
    The accommodation for the night is arranged in a yurt. After checking in, you are free to explore; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the guide the night before.
  4. DestinationHalf-Day Ride Through the Horseback—Gongnais River Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Nalati Town
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailHalf-day horse ride across the Golnis River Valley.
    The accommodation for that night is arranged in Nalati Town. After check-in, you are free to explore; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationReturn to Yining to see someone off at the airport

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailReturn to Yining to see off at the airport.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gather in Yining: Kazanqi + Liuxing Street.
  • D2 Yining — Nalati Sky Grassland, overnight in scenic area.
  • D3 Nalati River Valley Grassland + Pastoral Experience Spot (making naan and milking), overnight in yurt.
  • D4 Half-day horseback trek — Gongnais River Valley, overnight in Nalati Town.
  • D5 Return to Yining for airport transfer.

In the June version, the meadows are fully green with dense wildflowers; in the September version, golden grass and white birch appear, with fewer tourists and lower room rates.

Costs include

Full transportation with driver and guide, accommodations during the trip (including one night in a yurt), scenic area tickets and shuttle buses, breakfast, and insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, main meals, optional items such as horseback riding, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

Discuss the price and route for horseback riding before getting on the horse, and wear a helmet throughout; the temperature in the yurt at night is low, so bring a thick jacket.

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