Tekes Bagua City Yili Group Tour Exclusive Price List and Recommended Itinerary Costs

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.

Explore the Hidden Gems of Ili: In-Depth Cultural Experience Tour of Tekes Bagua City
[Route Highlights:Decoding Millennia of Wisdom, Encountering the Secret Grasslands]
As the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned city, Tekes Bagua City attracts countless cultural explorers with its unique urban planning and profound historical heritage. In 2026, we are launching a special dual-theme route of “Cultural Decoding + Natural Immersion” to take you through time and space, experiencing the majestic scenery of this “Frozen I Ching” and the Ili River Valley.
Core Experiences of the Route:
Exploring Bagua City:Follow a professional guide to interpret the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements in the city’s layout, ascend the observation tower for a panoramic view of the Bagua, and enjoy a nighttime light show depicting stories from the I Ching.
Hiking in the Kalajun Grassland:Venture into a World Natural Heritage site, experiencing the layered beauty of the “three-dimensional grassland” at Flower Terrace and Falcon Terrace, with occasional encounters with marmots and pikas.
Light Adventure on the Xiata Ancient Path:Hike along the route taken by Xuanzang on his westward journey, passing through spruce forests and glacial canyons, and closely observing the grandeur of the Muzart Glacier.
Immersive Folk Culture:Participate in traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups, taste the “blood oath” feast of the Xibe ethnic group, and listen to the dombra performances by people of all ethnicities.
[Simple Itinerary:Newly Updated Version for 2026]
Day 1:Urumqi – Tekes (6-hour drive)

Explore the Hidden Gems of Ili: In-Depth Cultural Experience Tour of Tekes Bagua CityMorning:Travel by private tour bus along the Sayram Lake ring road, passing by the Guozigou Bridge, and admire the azure waters of the “Last Tear of the Atlantic.”
Afternoon:Arrive in Tekes Bagua City, visit the I Ching Cultural Museum, and participate in the “Bagua Maze” interactive game.
Dinner:Savor a special herbal feast of Bagua City and experience Taoist health and wellness culture.
Day 2:Tekes – Kalajun Grassland (Full day)
Morning:Take a shuttle bus into the Kalajun Grassland, photograph the wildflower carpet at Flower Terrace, and observe the草原雕 (steppe eagle) soaring at Falcon Terrace.
Afternoon:Experience the local lifestyle of various ethnic groups, learn milk squeezing and naan-making skills, and ride horses across the Kokesu Grand Canyon.
Night Stay:Stay in a grassland starry sky tent, gaze at the Milky Way, and listen to local legends about the grassland.
Day 3:Tekes – Xiata Ancient Path (Full day)
Morning:Drive to the Xiata Ancient Path National Forest Park, hike to the hot spring waterfall, and feel the coolness of the glacial meltwater.
Afternoon:Hike lightly to Flower Terrace, admire alpine flowers such as snow lotus and aster along the way, and overlook the Muzart Glacier in the distance.
Special Arrangement:Enjoy a simple meal of “kumis + naan” at the ancient path post station and experience the local ethnic group’s dining culture.

[Route Highlights: Decoding Millennia of Wisdom, Encountering the Secret Grasslands]Day 4:Tekes – Yining (3-hour drive)
Morning:Visit the Xibe Ethnic Group’s Western Migration Museum to learn about the migration history and cultural heritage of this “archery ethnic group.”
Afternoon:Arrive in Yining City, stroll along Liuxing Street, admire the Russian-style architecture, and taste handmade ice cream and baked buns.
Return Journey:See off according to flight/train schedule, concluding the cultural tour.
[Price Information:Reference Range for 2026]
Basic Package (4 days, 3 nights):
Adult Price:3980-4580 RMB/person
Child Price (ages 6-12):2680-3180 RMB/person (no extra bed, includes admission tickets)
Package Includes:
Transportation:Private tour bus for the entire journey from Urumqi (including airport transfers)

As the world’s best-preserved Bagua-patterned city, Tekes Bagua City attracts countless cultural explorers with its unique urban planning and profound historical heritage. In 2026, we are launching a special dual-theme route of “Cultural Decoding + Natural Immersion” to take you through time and space, experiencing the majestic scenery of this “Frozen I Ching” and the Ili River Valley.Accommodation:3 nights of特色住宿 (characteristic accommodation) (1 night in a 4-star hotel in Bagua City + 1 night in a grassland starry sky tent + 1 night in a boutique homestay in Yining)
Meals:7 dinners and 3 breakfasts (including 3 special meals)
Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to Kalajun Grassland, Xiata Ancient Path, I Ching Cultural Museum, etc.
Services:Professional cultural guide + local guide dual accompaniment
Price Fluctuation Information:
Prices increase by 10%-15% during peak season (June-August)
Prices are negotiable for holidays (Eid al-Adha, Mid-Autumn Festival)
Prices are confirmed on the day the contract is signed and may change with schedule adjustments
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and travel dates to complete the reservation. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide you with a detailed itinerary and contract text.
[Fee and Service Information]

Core Experiences of the Route:Fees Include:Transportation, accommodation, meals, admission tickets, guide services, and travel agency liability insurance within the itinerary.
Fees Do Not Include:Personal expenses, (single registration will try to arrange room sharing, special circumstances require negotiation), self-funded items (such as horse riding, hot air ballooning, etc.).
Service Standards:Use of regular tourist vehicles throughout the journey, accommodation that has passed on-site inspections, and certified guides.
Special Reminder:Specific itinerary details, price breakdowns, and refund/change policies are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
[Travel Tips]
Best Seasons:May-June for grassland flower fields/September-October for autumn scenery, avoiding the rainy season in July-August which may affect hiking on the ancient path.
Clothing Guide:Large temperature differences between day and night on the grassland require windproof jackets and warm underwear; hiking recommends non-slip mountain boots.
Cultural Etiquette:Remove shoes when visiting and do not touch the Quran; obtain prior consent before taking photos with local residents.
Photography Suggestions:Aerial photography of Bagua City requires prior reporting to the cultural tourism bureau; early morning light at Xiata Ancient Path is best for photographing the glacier.
[In-Depth Cultural Experience]

Exploring Bagua City: Follow a professional guide to interpret the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements in the city’s layout, ascend the observation tower for a panoramic view of the Bagua, and enjoy a nighttime light show depicting stories from the I Ching.Bagua City Layout Code:
Designed by Qiu Chuji, one of the Seven True Disciples of the Southern Song Dynasty’s Taoist Quanzhen Sect, the city features a central square as the “Tai Chi,” with eight main roads corresponding to “Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui,” and street names hiding I Ching trigrams. In 2026, a new AR navigation system will be added, allowing you to scan street signs for 3D trigram analysis.
Kalajun Ecology Class:
As “China’s most beautiful three-dimensional grassland,” it is home to over 20 nationally protected animals such as snow leopards and ibex. The itinerary includes special arrangements for an ecological protection officer to accompany and explain, teaching techniques for observing natural animal tracks, and providing biodegradable garbage bags for traceless travel.
Xiata Ancient Path History Lesson:
This thousand-year-old path connecting northern and southern Xinjiang was once an important branch of the Silk Road. During the hike, the guide will combine Xuanzang’s “Records of the Great Tang Dynasty on the Western Regions” with unearthed artifacts to recreate the prosperity of the path as a “tea-horse trade” route.
[Why Choose Us?]
Professional Team:Over 10 years of experience operating Xinjiang routes, with cultural lecturers holding intangible cultural heritage inheritor certificates.
Resource Advantages:Long-term cooperation with local residents to ensure authentic grassland experience projects.
Guarantees:First aid kits and satellite phones are provided throughout the journey, with a 24-hour medical station in the grassland accommodation area.
Responsible Travel:Each group is limited to 20 people to ensure service quality; 5% of the itinerary’s proceeds are used for the cultural heritage protection of Bagua City.
Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for the latest schedule and availability information for 2026. Let us take you through time and space, searching for the wisdom code in the maze of Bagua City and listening to the echoes of history on the grasslands of Ili!

Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.