How Much Does it Cost for Chartered Car with Aerial Photography in Yili Drone Cost for Lavender Fields Recommended Routes and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
Yili’s Summer Secret Realm:Unlock custom vehicle rental + aerial photography for a new way to play, encountering purple romance 🌿
I. Why Choose Yili? It Hides the ‘Gentler Side’ of Xinjiang
When people think of Xinjiang, they often associate it with vast deserts or towering snow-capped mountains, but Yili, with its image of ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ defies your imagination of the northwest. Here, the average summer temperature ranges from 20-28℃, with grasslands intertwined with flower fields, snow-capped mountains reflecting off lakes, and especially from June to July, when lavender is in full bloom, it becomes a rare domestic destination of ‘purple romance.’
Core Highlights:
Huocheng Lavender Fields:Located at the same latitude as Provence, France, they enter full bloom from late June to mid-July, with tens of thousands of mu of purple flower fields undulating in the wind, filling the air with a faint fragrance.
Sayram Lake ‘Blue Tears’:In summer, the lake surface presents a Tiffany blue under sunlight refraction. While driving around the lake, you can see swans playing in the water, with wildflowers dotting the lakeshore.
Nalati Grassland ‘Hanging Garden’:At an altitude of 2000 meters, this alpine meadow sees wild lilies and globeflowers blooming in July, with yurts of various ethnic groups scattered throughout, resembling a fairy-tale world.
Kalajun Human Body Grassland:When morning mist lingers, the undulating meadow appears as soft as human curves, presenting a ‘three-dimensional painting’ effect under changing light and shadow.
II. 5-Day In-Depth Itinerary: Custom Vehicle Rental + Aerial Photography, Capturing Every Heart-Fluttering Moment
Yili’s Summer Secret Realm: Unlock custom vehicle rental + aerial photography for a new way to play, encountering purple romance 🌿Itinerary Design Concept:
Balancing classic attractions with off-the-beaten-path experiences, with daily driving time controlled within 3 hours, leaving ample time for aerial photography creation. A 6-person small group uses a 7-seat commercial vehicle, providing spacious per-person space and hassle-free luggage placement.
Day 1:Yining Airport Pickup → Huocheng Lavender Fields → Jieyou Princess Farm → Stay in Yining
Morning:Arrive at Yining Airport, where the driver picks you up and heads straight to Huocheng, passing lavender fields along the way (some free photo spots).
Afternoon:Enter Jieyou Princess Farm (admission 35 yuan/person), where drones capture aerial views of the purple flower fields framed by distant mountains, and follow tourists strolling through the fields for dynamic shots.
Evening:Return to Yining and check into a homestay near Liuxing Street (recommended: ‘Huazhu·Fanjing,’ about 800 yuan/night for the entire 6-person courtyard), and walk to Gulandam Ice Cream Shop to taste handmade ice cream.
Day 2:Yining → Sayram Lake Circular Drive → Guozigou Bridge → Stay in Qingshuihe
Morning:Drive along the Qingyi Expressway to Sayram Lake (admission 145 yuan/person, including shuttle bus), driving about 90 kilometers around the lake, focusing on photo spots: Jinhua Zihui, Songshutou, and Swan Paradise.
Afternoon:Use a drone to capture aerial views of the ‘S-Curve Highway’ framed by the lake, and catch white waves created by sailboats on the lake surface.
Evening:Cross the Guozigou Bridge and photograph the ‘First Scenic Spot of Yili’ at sunset from the viewing platform.
I. Why Choose Yili? It Hides the ‘Gentler Side’ of XinjiangDay 3:Qingshuihe → Kazanqi Folk Village → Zhaosu Grassland → Stay in Zhaosu
Morning:Visit Kazanqi Folk Village (free), taking a horse-drawn carriage through blue streets, and capturing aerial views of traditional dwellings and grape trellises of various ethnic groups.
Afternoon:Drive to Zhaosu Grassland (free), where rape flowers and perilla fields intertwine in July, photographing the scene of ‘Wild Horses Bathing in the River’ (confirm performance time in advance).
Evening:Check into a hotel in Zhaosu County and taste local specialty ‘Iron Skewer Grilled Meat’ (about 50 yuan per person).
Day 4:Zhaosu → Xiata Ancient Road → Tekes Bagua City → Stay in Tekes
Morning:Enter Xiata Ancient Road (admission 80 yuan/person), hike to the Flower Terrace, and use a drone to capture a three-dimensional landscape of snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands.
Afternoon:Head to Tekes Bagua City, ascend the ‘Taiji Altar’ for aerial views of the city, and taste ethnic specialties at the Li Street Inn Cluster in the evening.
Day 5:Tekes → Kalajun Grassland → Nalati Grassland → Stay in Nalati Town
Morning:Tour Kalajun Grassland (admission 140 yuan/person), focusing on photographing the ‘Human Body Grassland’ and Falcon Terrace, and using a drone to follow horseback riding through the flower fields.
When people think of Xinjiang, they often associate it with vast deserts or towering snow-capped mountains, but Yili, with its image of ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ defies your imagination of the northwest. Here, the average summer temperature ranges from 20-28℃, with grasslands intertwined with flower fields, snow-capped mountains reflecting off lakes, and especially from June to July, when lavender is in full bloom, it becomes a rare domestic destination of ‘purple romance.’Afternoon:Drive to Nalati Grassland (admission 95 yuan/person), check into a grassland starry sky homestay (about 150 yuan per person), and use a drone at night to photograph yurts under the Milky Way.
III. Full Cost Breakdown: How to Choose Custom Vehicle Rental + Aerial Photography for Better Value?
(1) Custom Vehicle Rental Costs (based on a 7-seat commercial vehicle, including driver)
Off-Season (April-May, September-October):1100-1300 yuan/day
Peak Season (June-August):1400-1800 yuan/day
Costs Include:Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, toll fee, driver service fee, basic insurance
Additional Fees:Driver accommodation and meal subsidies (about 200 yuan/day, can be split among passengers or included in total price), excess mileage fee (about 1-3 yuan/km after agreed 300 km/day)
(2) Aerial Photography Costs (based on a 6-person small group)
Single-Day Surcharge:200-400 yuan/day (limited to operation and素材 editing of 1 drone)
Full Itinerary Package Price:800-1500 yuan/group (covering 5 days of aerial photography + simple editing, about 133-250 yuan per person)
Core Highlights:Value-Added Services:Some travel agencies offer ‘free aerial photography footage’ during peak season, but confirm equipment level (e.g., whether using DJI Mavic 3 series) and shooting duration.
(3) Total Cost Reference (based on a 5-day itinerary)
Custom Vehicle Rental + Aerial Photography Package:Total cost for 5 days with a 7-seat commercial vehicle is about 7000-9000 yuan (peak season) + aerial photography 800-1500 yuan = about 1300-1750 yuan per person (excluding accommodation, meals, admissions)
Accommodation Costs:Yining homestay 800 yuan/night + Zhaosu hotel 400 yuan/night + Tekes inn 600 yuan/night + Nalati homestay 900 yuan/night = total about 2700 yuan (split among 6 people, about 450 yuan per person)
Meal Costs:Daily main meals at 50 yuan per person × 5 days = 250 yuan
Admission Costs:Sayram Lake 145 yuan + Xiata 80 yuan + Kalajun 140 yuan + Nalati 95 yuan = total about 460 yuan
Total Per-Person Budget:1300 + 450 + 250 + 460 = about 2460 yuan onwards (specifics based on actual consultation and contract signing)
IV. Registration Method and Service Guarantees
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, where Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide a personalized itinerary based on your needs.
Huocheng Lavender Fields: Located at the same latitude as Provence, France, they enter full bloom from late June to mid-July, with tens of thousands of mu of purple flower fields undulating in the wind, filling the air with a faint fragrance.Service Highlights:
Qualification Guarantees:Holds formal tourism business license, all vehicles are for commercial use, and each seat is equipped with million-yuan seat insurance.
Driver Team:Local drivers with over 10 years of driving experience, familiar with road conditions throughout Yili, and able to take you to photo spots not found on maps.
Itinerary Guarantees:Provides electronic road books, real-time weather warnings, 24-hour emergency support services, and equipped with basic medical kits.
Contract Specifications:Clearly states included costs (e.g., vehicle, driver, aerial photography services) and excluded costs (e.g., personal expenses, driver accommodation and meals), with reasonable itinerary changes possible upon mutual agreement.
V. Pre-Trip Tips: Making Your Journey Even Better
Clothing Guide:Yili has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker or thin down jacket in summer, and wear non-slip shoes in grassland areas.
Sun Protection Measures:Strong UV rays require SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat.
Respect Customs:Keep quiet indoors, obtain consent before photographing people; remove shoes when entering yurts in pastoral areas.
Aerial Photography Notes:Avoid crowds and livestock, and comply with no-fly zone regulations in scenic areas (e.g., certain areas of Sayram Lake are no-fly zones).
This summer, let Yili’s grasslands, flower fields, and snow-capped mountains become your ‘like magnet’ on social media! 🚗💨 Immediately contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to start your purple romance journey!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
