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Ili River Valley Depth 6 Days
6 days · Yining access

Ili River Valley Depth 6 Days

Sailimu Lake ・ Kazanqi ・ Kalajun ・ Nalati

Reference Price

$980from / 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 seasonBest for the June flower season
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationHotel + tent for one night
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

The most lush season of Ili is connected with the grasslands into a river valley line, the city folk area + three major grasslands, with a new scene every day.

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 Assembly

    DestinationKazan Ethnic District ・ Six Star Street

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailYining gathering: Kazan Folk Area + Six-Star Street.
    Today mainly focuses on gathering and adapting to the city. The guide will hold a sign at the airport/station to pick up; the specific transfer time will depend on the flight information.
  2. DestinationSeri Lake around the lake ・ Guozigou Bridge, return to Yining to stay

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSerimu Lake circuit + Guozigou Bridge, return to Yining for overnight stay.
  3. DestinationHuocheng Lavender Garden (Season) — Tex Bagua City

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tex
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailHuocheng Lavender Garden (seasonal) — Tekesi Bagua City.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged in Tekesi. After checking in, free activities are available; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationKalajun All Day (East and West Kalajun・Kokosu Canyon)

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tex
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailKalajun all day (East and West Kalajun + Kuokexu Canyon).
    Accommodation that night is arranged in Tekesi, with free activities after check-in; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationTex—Narati Aerial Grassland・Valley Grassland

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Scenic area
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    About 180 km / 3 hours
    Daily detailTex - Nalati Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland.
    The accommodation for the night is arranged within the scenic area. After check-in, you are free to explore; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before.
  6. DestinationNalati Morning Scenery—Yining Airport Send-off

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    About 260 km / 4 hours
    Daily detailNarati Morning Scenery — Seeing Off at Yining Airport.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gather in Yining: Kazan Folk Area + Six-Star Street.
  • D2 Circling Sayram Lake + Guozi Valley Bridge, return to Yining for overnight stay.
  • D3 Huocheng Lavender Garden (seasonal) — Tekesi Bagua City, overnight in Tekesi.
  • D4 All-day Kalajun (East and West Kalajun + Kuokesu Canyon), overnight in Tekesi.
  • D5 Tekesi — Nalati Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland, overnight in scenic area.
  • D6 Nalati morning scenery — transfer to Yining for airport.

June version: D3 lavender in full bloom; September version: grasslands turn golden, pastoral activities can still be scheduled as usual.

Costs include

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

Cost not included

Major transportation, full meals, optional horseback riding and herding tour, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

For the lavender season in June and the peak of the grasslands in mid-July, book two weeks in advance; yurt accommodations are simple, so those who mind can stay in county town hotels instead.

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