Explore the Ili Valley through brilliant alpine lakes, flower-filled grasslands, scenic mountain roads and encounters with Kazakh pastoral culture.
Overview
Explore the Ili Valley through brilliant alpine lakes, flower-filled grasslands, scenic mountain roads and encounters with Kazakh pastoral culture.
This private journey is fully customizable, with an English-speaking guide, comfortable transport and local support throughout.
Highlights
- Sayram Lake
- Guozigou Valley
- Nalati Grassland
- Kalajun Grassland
- Kazakh culture
Itinerary
• Airport transfer
• Hotel check-in
• International Grand Bazaar
• Journey briefing
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Flight or high-speed rail according to schedule
• Arrival in Yining
• Kazanqi neighborhood
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Drive through Guozigou Valley
• Sayram Lake scenic circuit
• Lakeside walks
• Sunset viewpoints
Overnight near Sayram Lake
• Morning lake views
• Return through mountain scenery
• Ili River area
• Local food experience
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Scenic drive through the Ili Valley
• Village and landscape stops
• Arrival at Nalati
Overnight in Nalati
• Sky Grassland route
• River-valley scenery
• Kazakh cultural encounter
• Flexible walking options
Overnight in Nalati
• Mountain-road journey
• Tekes Bagua City
• Local market or neighborhood walk
Overnight in Tekes
• Kalajun scenic area
• Rolling grasslands
• Snow-mountain views
• Return to Tekes or Yining
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Transfer or flight connection to Urumqi
• Airport assistance
End of services
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- First entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Airport or railway station transfers
- 24-hour local travel support
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights unless specified
- China visa fees
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The route, hotel standard, pace and experiences can be tailored to your dates and interests.
Yes. Professional English-speaking guide service is included during the scheduled sightseeing program.
