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Ili Swan Lake in Winter, 6 Days
6 days · Yining access

Ili Swan Lake in Winter, 6 Days

Yining Swan Spring Frost Rime・Sayram Lake Blue Ice・Kalajun Snowfield

Reference Price

$940from / 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 seasonRime Limited
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationCity hotels + hot springs
Departure MonthDecember–February

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 morning at Swan Spring is like a dream with a slow shutter: the hot spring steam forms frost, and swans swim into the sunrise through the mist.

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

    DestinationSix Star Street snow street cleaning

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailYining gathering: Snow street cleaning on Liuxing Street.
    Today's focus is on gathering and adapting to the city area. The guide will hold a sign to pick you up at the airport/station; the specific shuttle time will be based on the flight information.
  2. DestinationSwan Lake Sunrise Spot — Yingtamu Wetland — Yining City Area

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Yining
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSwan Spring Sunrise Spot — Yingtam Wetland — Yining City Area.
    Depart 40 minutes before sunrise to secure a spot, return to the hotel for breakfast after shooting; in winter, pay attention to keeping camera batteries warm. Accommodation that night is arranged in Yining, free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationSayram Lake Blue Ice One Day

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Clear Water River
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailOne day at Sayram Lake Blue Ice.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged at Qingshuihe. After checking in, you are free to do as you wish; the departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationGuozi Valley Snow Scenery—Edge of the Kalajun Snowfield

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tex
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailGuozi Valley Snow Scenery — The edge of the Kalajun Snowfield.
    Accommodation for the night is arranged in Tekesi. After checking in, you are free to do as you wish; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationTex Bagua City—Cedar Forest in the Qiongkushitai Direction

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Yining
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailTex Bazaar City—Cedar forest in the Qiongkushitai direction.
    Accommodation for the night will be in Yining. After check-in, you are free to explore; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  6. DestinationSwan Lake make-up visit or Han Street morning market—airport transfer

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSwan Spring make-up visit or Han Street morning market — transfer to the airport.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gathering in Yining: snow cleanup on Six-Star Street.
  • D2 Swan Lake Sunrise Spot — In-Tam Wetland — Yining City area, stay in Yining.
  • D3 One day at Sailimu Lake Blue Ice, stay in Qingshuihe.
  • D4 Guozigou Snow Scene — Edge of Kalajun Snowfield, stay in Tekesi.
  • D5 Tekesi Bagua City — Direction of Qiongkushitai Cedar Forest, stay in Yining.
  • D6 Swan Lake backup visit or Han Street morning market — airport transfer.

The lowest temperature throughout the trip may reach minus 25 degrees Celsius; prepare according to the 'three-layer down' principle; handle cameras carefully to prevent condensation when moving indoors and outdoors.

Costs include

Full transportation with driver-guide, accommodation within the itinerary, scenic area tickets, daily breakfast, and insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, main meals, optional items, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

To catch the sunrise at Swan Spring, you need to be in position before 7:30; the frost is at its peak after a cold wave, so check the weather forecast before setting out.

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