Prairie Pastoral Song ・ Ili River Valley
Sailimu Lake—Kalajun—Nalati: Tianshan Meadow Trilogy
Ili Grassland Long Route: From Sayram Lake to the Nalati meadows, Kazakh nomadic tours and June wildflowers, with three possible durations. Prairie Pastoral Song ・ Ili River Valley strings together an in-depth way to see Xinjiang along geographic and cultural threads: longer days, slower pace, made for travelers who want to truly understand the region.
Long-term detailed explanation
The grasslands of the Ili Valley are not just one expanse, but a series: the needlegrass meadows by Sayram Lake, the three-dimensional grass warehouses of Kalajun, the sky meadows of Nalati, along with the swan wetlands of Bayanbulak. In June, wildflowers light up the entire chain.
Three Ways to Explore
- 5-Day Highlights: Yining — Sayram Lake — Kalajun — Nalati.
- 7-Day Standard: Add a day for Gatekes Eight-Trigram City and the Kazan City area.
- 9-Day In-Depth: Connect south to the Duku Highway Bayanbulak section, capturing the grasslands and the road in one trip.
The pastoral experience (yurt accommodation, observing transitions, horseback traversing) is best scheduled from June to August. Choose pastoral destinations licensed by scenic areas to ensure both price and safety.
Prairie Pastoral Song ・ Ili River Valley routes (3)
Nalati Grassland Pastoral Tour 5 Days
Ili River Valley Depth 6 Days
Classic Northern Xinjiang 8-Day LoopHow to choose
| Route | Days | Price | Intensity | Best months | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nalati Grassland Pastoral Tour 5 Days | 5 days | ¥890 from / person | Relaxed | June–September | Yining access |
| Ili River Valley Depth 6 Days | 6 days | ¥980 from / person | Relaxed | May–September | Yining access |
| Classic Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Loop | 8 days | ¥1290 from / person | Relaxed | May–October | Entry and exit of Urumqi |