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Sayram Lake Nalati Pastoral Song 6 Days
6 days · Yining access

Sayram Lake Nalati Pastoral Song 6 Days

The Last Tear of the Atlantic ・ Sky Prairie

Reference Price

$990from / 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–July
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationLakeside Hotel + Scenic Area Hotel
Departure MonthMay–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

Ili's two calling cards: the blue of Sayram Lake and the green of Nalati, six days is just right.

Day-by-day itinerary6 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 Gathering—Circling Sailimu Lake

    DestinationYining Gathering—Circling Sailimu Lake

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Lake District
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    About 160 km / 2 hours
    Daily detailYining Gathering—Circumnavigation of Sayram Lake.
    Today focuses on gathering and adapting to the city. The driver/guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pick-up; specific transfer times are based on flight information.
  2. DestinationSunrise at Sailimu Lake — Guozigou Bridge — Lavender Garden (Seasonal)

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Yining
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSunrise at Sayram Lake — Guozigou Bridge — Lavender Garden (seasonal).
    Depart 40 minutes before sunrise to secure a spot, then return to the hotel for breakfast; in winter, keep camera batteries warm. Accommodation that night is arranged in Yining, after check-in enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationYining—Gongnaisi Valley—Nalati

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Scenic area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailYining - Gongnaisi Valley - Nalati.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged within the scenic area. After checking in, you are free to explore; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationNalati Sky Grassland・Valley Grassland

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Scenic area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailNalati Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged within the scenic area. After checking in, you are free to explore; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationNalati Morning Scene — Kazanqi Folk Area

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Yining
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailNarati Morning Scenery – Kazanqi Folk Area.
    Accommodation that night is arranged in Yining. After check-in, enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time with the driver-guide the night before.
  6. DestinationYining Airport Send-off

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

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gathering in Yining — Circle around Sayram Lake, stay in the lake area.
  • D2 Sunrise at Sayram Lake — Guozigou Bridge — Lavender Garden (seasonal), stay in Yining.
  • D3 Yining — Gongnaisi Valley — Nalati, stay in the scenic area.
  • D4 Nalati Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland, stay in the scenic area.
  • D5 Morning view at Nalati — Kazanqi Folk Area, stay in Yining.
  • D6 Yining airport drop-off.

To capture the sunrise and starry sky at Sayram Lake, you need to stay in the lake area; for Nalati Sky Grassland, it is recommended to go up by cable car and descend via the plank road.

Costs include

Full journey vehicles and driver-guides, accommodation within the itinerary, scenic spot tickets and shuttles, breakfast, and insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, regular meals, optional horseback riding, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

Lake area properties are scarce, peak season starts two weeks earlier.

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