Yining Tour Recommended Group Cycling and Hiking Routes Outdoor Experience + Group Tour Prices

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation

New outdoor activities in Yining:Cycling + Hiking + Luxury Camping: Multiple Ways to Unlock the Secret Realms of the Tianshan Mountains
🌄 [Route Highlights:A Three-Dimensional Canvas Interweaving Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Seas, and Human Culture]
In the summer of 2026, Yining is welcoming travelers with more mature outdoor facilities. Unlike traditional sightseeing, this route combines cycling, hiking, and luxury camping, linking three core areas: Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, and Xiata Ancient Path, with an average daily driving time limited to under 2 hours, leaving ample time to immerse in nature.
▶️ Cycling Around Sayram Lake: Among the 120-kilometer ring road around the lake, a 30-kilometer精华 [essence] section is selected, equipped with professional mountain bikes and helmets, with 4 supply points along the way. In the early morning, you can capture the wonder of ‘melting blue ice,’ observe swans raising their chicks on the waterfront beach in the afternoon, and wait for the ‘golden lakeshore line’ at the Commanding Platform in the evening.
▶️ Light Hiking in Kalajun Grassland:Traverse the core area of the ‘Human Body Grassland,’ with a 7-kilometer hiking route covering three viewpoints: Flower Terrace, Falcon Terrace, and the Three-Level Planation Surface. Special arrangements are made for local guides from various ethnic groups to teach the identification of 20 types of alpine wildflowers and experience traditional skills such as milking cows and making nang (a type of flatbread).
▶️ In-Depth Exploration of Xiata Ancient Path:Avoid peak tourist hours by entering at 7 a.m. by shuttle bus and hiking 8 kilometers to the foot of the glacier. Professional guides will carry crampons and hiking poles, explaining the history of the ancient path and geological changes, with opportunities to collect morel mushrooms along the way (subject to ecological protection regulations).
🚴 [7-Day, 6-Night Sample Itinerary:A Well-Balanced Pace Design]
[DAY 1] Assembly in Yining · Urban Stroll
Morning:Free activities. We recommend visiting the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall (opens at 10:30 a.m., valid ID registration required)
Afternoon:Experience home visits by various ethnic groups in the Kazanqi Folk Village and learn to make handmade ice cream
Dinner:Taste fu tea with baursak (fried dough) at the ‘Ayinula Milk Tea House’ on Six Star Street
Accommodation:Yining Ctrip 4-diamond hotel (breakfast included)
[DAY 2] Sayram Lake · First Cycling Experience

New outdoor activities in Yining: Cycling + Hiking + Luxury Camping: Multiple Ways to Unlock the Secret Realms of the Tianshan MountainsMorning:Drive for 3 hours to arrive, receive cycling equipment, and have a trial ride or make changes
Afternoon:Cycle 15 kilometers around the lake (west bank section) and take stunning photos of the ‘S-bend road’
Evening:Have a lakeside picnic with Kazakh-style meal boxes (hand-grabbed meat, cream skins)
Accommodation:Sayram Lake RV Campground (dinner included)
[DAY 3] Kalajun Grassland · Hiking Exploration
Morning:Take a 2.5-hour drive to Kalajun and hike 3 kilometers to Flower Terrace
Afternoon:Photography lesson at Falcon Terrace viewpoint, learning to use a polarizing filter to eliminate glare
Evening:Watch the nomadic film ‘Fading Pastoral Song’ at a private ranch and experience starry sky camping
Accommodation:Kalajun Yurt Campground (breakfast and dinner included)
[DAY 4] Xiata Ancient Path · Glacier Hiking
Morning:Drive for 4 hours to Xiata and transfer to a shuttle bus to enter the core area
Afternoon:Lightly hike 8 kilometers to the glacier front and collect alpine plant specimens
Evening:Return to Zhaosu County and experience the ‘Wild Horses Bathing in the River’ performance (open every Wednesday/Saturday)
Accommodation:Zhaosu 4-star hotel (breakfast included)

🌄[Route Highlights: A Three-Dimensional Canvas Interweaving Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Seas, and Human Culture][DAY 5] Zhaosu Wetland · Horseback Culture
Morning:Ride horses for 2 hours in the wetland park and learn basic rein control skills
Afternoon:Visit the Tianma Cultural Park to learn about the breeding history of Ili horses
Evening:Freely purchase specialties such as Zhaosu black honey and wild mushrooms
Accommodation:Zhaosu 4-star hotel (breakfast included)
[DAY 6] Guozigou Bridge · Architectural Aesthetics
Morning:Drive through the Guozigou Bridge and capture the magnificent view of ‘bridges and tunnels connected’
Afternoon:DIY sachets at the Huocheng Lavender Manor (peak bloom in mid-to-late June)
Evening:Return to Yining, hold a closing ceremony, and issue hiking certificates
Accommodation:Yining Ctrip 4-diamond hotel (breakfast included)
[DAY 7] Free Return · Thoughtful Airport Drop-off
Arrange airport drop-off based on flight time and present a gift box of Xinjiang dried fruits
💰 [Cost Explanation:Transparent Consumption with No Tricks]
▶️ Adult Reference Price:6,980-8,280 yuan per person (child price reduced by 1,500 yuan)

In the summer of 2026, Yining is welcoming travelers with more mature outdoor facilities. Unlike traditional sightseeing, this route combines cycling, hiking, and luxury camping, linking three core areas: Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, and Xiata Ancient Path, with an average daily driving time limited to under 2 hours, leaving ample time to immerse in nature.Included:6 nights of accommodation, transportation throughout, scenic area tickets, cycling equipment, hiking guides, 9 main meals
Excluded:Round-trip major transportation, personal expenses, (2,200 yuan per person)
Special Note:Minimum group size of 6, with no more than 12 per group, using a 15-seat commercial vehicle
▶️ Price Fluctuation Factors:
Register before July 10 to enjoy an early bird discount of 800 yuan per person
Groups of 10 or more receive complimentary drone filming services at Sayram Lake
Specific prices are subject to signing a contract after consulting with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
📝 [Service Guarantees:Professional Team Escort]
▶️ Qualification Guarantees:
Hold the ‘Travel Agency Business Operation License’ issued by the cultural and tourism department
All contracted tour guides hold national intermediate tour guide certificates
Vehicles are disinfected daily and equipped with first aid kits
▶️ Emergency Plans:

▶️ Cycling Around Sayram Lake: Among the 120-kilometer ring road around the lake, a 30-kilometer精华 [essence] section is selected, equipped with professional mountain bikes and helmets, with 4 supply points along the way. In the early morning, you can capture the wonder of ‘melting blue ice,’ observe swans raising their chicks on the waterfront beach in the afternoon, and wait for the ‘golden lakeshore line’ at the Commanding Platform in the evening.Establish a green channel with Yili Prefecture Hospital
Mountain areas are equipped with satellite phones and GPS locators
Complimentary high-coverage outdoor sports insurance (including high-risk items)
▶️ Special Services:
Provide mineral water, fruits, and energy bars daily
Accommodation can be upgraded to ‘wild luxury tents within the scenic area’ (additional charge required)
Complimentary provision of hiking poles, crampons, and other equipment
📅 [Registration Instructions:Pay Attention to These Details]
▶️ Suitable For:
Ages 12-65, physically healthy individuals
Basic cycling ability required (able to use gears)
Ability to carry a backpack weighing no more than 5 kilograms on hiking days
▶️ Equipment Suggestions:
Bring a windbreaker, quick-dry clothes, and high-top hiking shoes

▶️ Light Hiking in Kalajun Grassland: Traverse the core area of the ‘Human Body Grassland,’ with a 7-kilometer hiking route covering three viewpoints: Flower Terrace, Falcon Terrace, and the Three-Level Planation Surface. Special arrangements are made for local guides from various ethnic groups to teach the identification of 20 types of alpine wildflowers and experience traditional skills such as milking cows and making nang (a type of flatbread). Sunscreen with SPF 50+ or higher is required
Prepare personal regular medications (basic medications provided by the travel agency)
▶️ Policy Reminders:
Provide health and travel codes 7 days in advance
Scenic areas implement real-name reservation system; accurate and valid ID information is required
In case of extreme weather, both parties will negotiate to change the itinerary
📞 [How to Register:Three Steps to Start Your Tianshan Journey]
Step 1:Contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest schedule
Step 2:Sign an electronic contract after confirming itinerary details (supports third-party evidence storage)
Step 3:Pay a deposit of 3,000 yuan per person (balance to be paid 15 days before departure)
🌿 [Travelers’ Testimonials:These Experiences Are Worth Anticipating]
‘While hiking in Kalajun, a sun shower suddenly started. Our local guide took us into a yurt, where we drank hot milk tea while listening to his stories about transhumance. This unexpected gain was more precious than any scenic spot.’ — Ms. Li, tourist from Shanghai
‘The cycling path at Sayram Lake is so professional! There’s a rest station every 5 kilometers, and the nang and yogurt at the supply points are even tastier than those inside the scenic area.’ — Mr. Chen, cycling enthusiast from Guangzhou
‘Signing up for this group with my child was the right decision! It offered both outdoor challenges and cultural experiences, and my child even received a hiking certificate at the end. After returning home, he took the initiative to write a travelogue.’ — Mr. Wang, family tourist from Beijing
(This information is updated as of June 2026 and is subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary, which can be optimized after mutual agreement between both parties.)

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation