2026 Yili Graduation Trip Group Tour Quotes, Off the Beaten Path Grassland Route Online Registration Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
⭐【New Graduation Trip Experience in Ili, 2026:Unlock Hidden Grasslands + Starry Sky Campsites, Starting at 1500 RMB per Person】⭐
For graduation season travel, you want to avoid crowded popular attractions while enjoying a meaningful experience on a limited budget? In 2026, Xinjiang’s Ili introduces a brand-new graduation trip itinerary—the 6-day group tour “Grassland Secret Realm · Starry Sky Camping”—featuring off-the-beaten-path attractions like Aketas Grassland, Kurdening Zhonggou, and the Yizhao Highway, paired with unique activities such as starry sky photography and local family visits. The average price ranges from 1500-2200 RMB per person (subject to actual consultation and booking). It has become a popular choice for young travelers exploring in groups.
I. Itinerary Highlights: Hidden Grasslands + Light and Shadow Secret Realms, Avoiding 90% of Tourists
【Grassland Flower Fields with Snow-Capped Mountains in View】
▶ Aketas Grassland:In June, purple primroses blanket the hillsides, while distant snow-capped spruce forests create a spectacular sight of a ‘green carpet edged with silver’ against the grassland. Tourist density is recommended as 1/5 of that at Nalati Grassland.
▶ Kurdening Zhonggou:A limited autumn landscape in September, where golden birch forests intertwine with evergreen spruces, and naturally growing apple trees dot the grassland—perfect for capturing ‘Autumn Oasis’-themed blockbuster photos.
▶ Along the Yizhao Highway:In July-August, traverse the Wild Wolf Valley pastoral village to capture scenes of local herders relocating—flocks of cattle and sheep crossing flower-filled meadows, and dynamic images of herders on horseback cracking whips, full of storytelling.
【Light and Shadow Optimized Itinerary Design】
▶ Daily Golden Hour Photography Times Marked:
Early Morning 6:00-8:00:Morning mist photography at Aketas Grassland
Evening 19:30-21:00:Backlit photography spot at Kurdening Qimengde Viewing Platform
▶ Exclusive Services:Guides with photography instruction qualifications provide composition suggestions for ‘flower fields + snow mountains + herds’ and recommend scenarios for using a 70-200mm telephoto lens.
⭐【New Graduation Trip Experience in Ili, 2026: Unlock Hidden Grasslands + Starry Sky Campsites, Starting at 1500 RMB per Person】⭐【Starry Sky Camping Experience】
▶ West Lake Road Around Sayram Lake:Stay in a starry sky cabin, observe the Milky Way with professional astronomical telescopes at night, and receive a complimentary 30-second drone aerial video clip.
▶ Yizhao Highway Cloud Camp:Receive windproof stake instruction during tent setup, and gather around a campfire after dinner to listen to elders from various ethnic groups play the dombra.
II. Simple Itinerary (6 Days, 5 Nights)
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi → Yining
Arrive in Yining in the afternoon, check into a comfortable hotel near Jiefang Road (breakfast included). Spend the evening freely exploring Liuxing Street and sampling ethnic specialties like hand-pulled rice and baked buns.
Overnight:Budget hotel in downtown Yining (reference price: 150-200 RMB/night).
Day 2:Yining → Aketas Grassland → Kurdening Zhonggou
Morning:Traverse the Yizhao Highway (or take the national road if closed), stopping at Camel Post for folk photography.
Afternoon:In-depth exploration of Aketas Grassland, participate in the local ethnic ‘Girl Chase’ activity (voluntary paid experience).
Evening:Check into a scenic guesthouse near Kurdening Scenic Area (dinner included). The guesthouse provides free ethnic costumes for tourist photos.
Day 3:Kurdening → Yizhao Highway Cloud Camp
For graduation season travel, you want to avoid crowded popular attractions while enjoying a meaningful experience on a limited budget? In 2026, Xinjiang’s Ili introduces a brand-new graduation trip itinerary—the 6-day group tour “Grassland Secret Realm · Starry Sky Camping”—featuring off-the-beaten-path attractions like Aketas Grassland, Kurdening Zhonggou, and the Yizhao Highway, paired with unique activities such as starry sky photography and local family visits. The average price ranges from 1500-2200 RMB per person (subject to actual consultation and booking). It has become a popular choice for young travelers exploring in groups.Morning:Hike through Zhonggou’s primeval forest to collect naturally growing raspberries (June exclusive).
Afternoon:Drive to Yizhao Highway Cloud Camp, stopping to photograph the White Stone Peak cloud sea along the way.
Night:Starry sky photography instruction, with 3 complimentary retouched photos.
Day 4:Cloud Camp → Zhaosu Wetland Park → Tekes Bagua City
Morning:Watch the ‘Wild Horses Bathing in the River’ performance at Zhaosu Wetland Park (3 daily shows, with a new ‘Foal Crossing’ segment added in June).
Afternoon:Free time in Tekes Bagua City to explore ethnic traditional crafts on Li Street Cultural Block.
Overnight:Comfortable hotel in Tekes County (breakfast included).
Day 5:Tekes → Kalajun Grassland → Nalati Town
Morning:Photograph Kalajun’s ‘human body grassland,’ avoiding conventional tour group routes to capture undulating grassland light and shadow.
Afternoon:Stroll through Nalati Valley Grassland, with a complimentary 1-hour horseback riding experience (includes basic insurance).
Overnight:High-end guesthouse in Nalati Town (dinner included, recommended to try dried meat narin).
Day 6:Nalati → Yining → Return to Urumqi
Morning:Overlook the panoramic view from Nalati Sky Grassland, photographing the classic ‘grassland with snow mountains in view’ perspective.
I. Itinerary Highlights: Hidden Grasslands + Light and Shadow Secret Realms, Avoiding 90% of TouristsAfternoon:Return to Yining, with flexible airport transfers based on flight/train schedules.
III. Pricing Explanation (Reference Range)
▶ Budget Group:1500-1800 RMB per person
Includes:3-star hotel accommodation, team meals, first entrance tickets, shuttle buses, full transportation, guide services.
Accommodation Standards:Budget hotels in Yining/Tekes, standard guesthouses in Nalati Town.
▶ Comfort Group:1800-2200 RMB per person
Upgrades:4-star hotel accommodation, specialty meals (e.g., roast whole lamb feast), complimentary horseback riding/starry sky photography experiences.
Accommodation Standards:Business hotels in Yining/Tekes, high-end guesthouses in Nalati Town.
⚠ ⚠️ Price Fluctuation Explanation:
Prices increase by 10%-15% during peak season (June-August), with early bird discounts available during shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October).
Group discounts available for bookings of 4+ people, subject to actual consultation and booking.
IV. Booking Methods
【Grassland Flower Fields with Snow-Capped Mountains in View】Book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing for schedule availability and personalized customization requests.
V. Fee and Service Explanations
▶ Fees Included:
Accommodation:Standard rooms at listed hotels or guesthouses (single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing; special cases require separate negotiation).
Meals:5 breakfasts + 8 main meals (team meal standard: 40 RMB/person/meal minimum; specialty meal standard: 60 RMB/person/meal minimum).
Transportation:Full 7-seat business vehicle transfers (no more than 6 people per vehicle), including custom Yining-Nalati round-trip transportation.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, etc.
Services:Licensed guide accompaniment, travel accident insurance, 24-hour emergency support.
▶ Self-Paid Items Explanation:
Voluntary participation in experiences like horseback riding, costume rentals, and starry sky photography equipment, with transparent pricing and no forced consumption.
Personal expenses inside scenic areas (e.g., souvenirs, snacks) must be self-paid.
⚠ ⚠️ Important Reminders:
▶ Aketas Grassland: In June, purple primroses blanket the hillsides, while distant snow-capped spruce forests create a spectacular sight of a ‘green carpet edged with silver’ against the grassland. Tourist density is recommended as 1/5 of that at Nalati Grassland.Specific itineraries may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or policies, with游览顺序 (visit order) changes mutually agreed upon.
Prices and availability are subject to contract confirmation or same-day verification and may fluctuate by departure date; the signed contract prevails.
VI. Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist
▶ Documents:Valid ID, student ID (for ticket discounts).
▶ Clothing:Windproof jacket, warm clothing (large temperature differences between day and night on grasslands), comfortable hiking shoes.
▶ Protection:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, moisturizing skincare.
▶ Equipment:Camera, power bank, spare memory card (weak grassland signal; download offline maps in advance).
▶ Others:Lightweight umbrella, common medications (e.g., cold medicine, stomach medicine), thermos.
VII. Why Choose This Itinerary?
✅ Youth-Oriented Design:Relaxed pace with daily driving not exceeding 3.5 hours, allowing ample time for photography and rest.
✅ High Cost-Effectiveness:Explore Ili’s core attractions starting at 1500 RMB per person, with no scheduled shopping stops and transparent pricing throughout.
✅ In-Depth Experience:Unlock hidden secret realms unreached by 90% of tourists, participate in ethnic traditional activities, and capture exclusive light and shadow blockbusters.
✅ Guarantees:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides 24-hour Chinese-speaking concierge service, daily vehicle disinfection, and guides with first aid qualifications.
This summer, embark on an Ili grassland adventure with classmates and friends—run through purple flower fields, sing under the starry sky, and conclude your campus years with a youthful graduation trip! 🌿✨
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
