How Much Does a 7 Day Yili Grassland Loop Tour Departing from Beijing Cost Price List and Recommended Itinerary Expenses
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
2026 In-Depth Yili Grassland Tour:A 7-Day Immersive Experience Guide Departing from Beijing
🌄 [Route Highlights:Unlock N Ways to Experience Yili Grassland]
Summer in the Yili River Valley is a season where grasslands dance with snow-capped mountains. The newly planned 7-day loop for 2026 avoids the traditional rushed sightseeing model, focusing on “slow travel + in-depth experiences.” It connects the three major grasslands of Nalati, Kalajun, and Xiata, along with special activities like cycling around Sayram Lake and hands-on experiences at Huocheng Lavender Manor, allowing visitors to truly feel the poetic charm of the grasslands, where “the sky is vast, and the wilderness stretches endlessly.”
📍 Core Attraction Analysis:
Nalati Grassland:In 2026, a new “Aerial Grassland Hiking Trail” will be introduced, allowing visitors to follow professional guides through primitive spruce forests and observe marmots, groundhogs, and other grassland animals up close. The scenic area limits daily admissions to 3,000 people, requiring advance reservations.
Kalajun Grand Grassland:Upgraded to a “World Natural Heritage Core Zone” in 2026, it opens a 5-kilometer hiking trail from “Flower Terrace to Falcon Terrace,” where visitors can see over 200 wildflower species like perilla and wild peonies from June to July.
Xiata Ancient Road:In 2026, light hiking will be reintroduced, allowing visitors to hike along the Muzart River Valley to the foot of the glacier, with professional horse teams providing support throughout the journey.
Sayram Lake:In 2026, a “Cycling Around the Lake + Stargazing Camping” package will be offered, providing professional mountain bikes and windproof tents, with opportunities to observe the Milky Way at night.
🚌 [Simple Itinerary:A 7-Day Grassland Symphony Departing from Beijing]
Day 1:Beijing → Urumqi
✈ ️ Reference Flight:CA1299 07:30-11:45 (2026 summer/autumn schedule)
🏨 Check into the Hilton Hotel in Urumqi and visit the International Bazaar in the evening to taste grilled stuffed buns and hand-pulled rice.
2026 In-Depth Yili Grassland Tour: A 7-Day Immersive Experience Guide Departing from BeijingDay 2:Urumqi → Sayram Lake (550 km, 7 hours)
🚌 Travel by 38-seat luxury tour bus along the Lianhuo Expressway, crossing the Guozigou Bridge, with a stop at the Huocheng service area for rest.
🌊 Upon arrival in the afternoon, enjoy cycling around the lake (about 3 hours) and a cold-water fish feast at the lakeside campsite in the evening.
Day 3:Sayram Lake → Yining (150 km, 2.5 hours)
🌸 In the morning, visit the Huocheng Lavender Manor (blooming season from June to July) and participate in a sachet-making workshop.
🏙 ️ In the afternoon, tour the Yili River Scenic Area and take a cruise to watch traditional folk song and dance performances by various ethnic groups.
Day 4:Yining → Kalajun Grassland (120 km, 2 hours)
🐎 Spend the whole day exploring Kalajun, including:
Wildflower identification class at Flower Terrace (with bilingual guides)
Photography lesson at Falcon Terrace viewpoint
Yurt experience with local people (tasting baursak and kumis)
Day 5:Kalajun → Xiata Ancient Road (200 km, 4 hours)
🌄[Route Highlights: Unlock N Ways to Experience Yili Grassland]🏔 ️ Light hike the Xiata Ancient Road (about 6 km), visiting the Zhaosu Heavenly Horse Cultural Park along the way to watch equestrian performances.
🌌 Stay overnight in wooden cabins at the Xiata scenic area, equipped with floor heating and 24-hour hot water.
Day 6:Xiata → Nalati (300 km, 5 hours)
🌿 Spend the whole day exploring Nalati Grassland, including:
Aerial grassland hike (with trekking poles provided)
Horseback riding in the river valley grassland (1 hour)
Grassland sunset concert (featuring local folk music ensemble)
Day 7:Nalati → Urumqi → Beijing
✈ ️ Reference Flight:CZ6910 18:00-22:15
🛫 Take an early flight back to Urumqi and transfer to Beijing, concluding the trip.
💰 [Price Information:2026 Reference Range]
Adult Fee:6,980-7,980 RMB per person (including round-trip airfare)
Summer in the Yili River Valley is a season where grasslands dance with snow-capped mountains. The newly planned 7-day loop for 2026 avoids the traditional rushed sightseeing model, focusing on “slow travel + in-depth experiences.” It connects the three major grasslands of Nalati, Kalajun, and Xiata, along with special activities like cycling around Sayram Lake and hands-on experiences at Huocheng Lavender Manor, allowing visitors to truly feel the poetic charm of the grasslands, where “the sky is vast, and the wilderness stretches endlessly.”Child Fee (under 12 years old, no bed):5,280-6,280 RMB per person
Fees Include:
✔ ️ Round-trip economy class airfare from Beijing to Urumqi
✔ ️ 6 nights at four-star hotels (with breakfast)
✔ ️ Full-trip air-conditioned tour bus (including driver’s meals and accommodation)
✔ ️ 10 main meals (50 RMB per person per meal)
✔ ️ Admission fees for first-tier attractions and experience activities
Fees Exclude:
✖ ️ ：1,500 RMB per person (single travelers will be matched for shared accommodation where possible)
✖ ️ Personal expenses and optional activities outside the itinerary
⚠ ️ Price Information:
1. Summer 2026 is peak season for tourism in Yili, and prices may fluctuate based on departure dates. Final prices will be confirmed by contract.
📍Core Attraction Analysis:2. Teams departing between June 15 and July 15 must pay an additional 300 RMB per person as a peak season surcharge.
3. Child fees do not include bed fees; an additional fee will be charged if a bed is required.
📝 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, which provides the following services:
1. One-on-one consultation with professional travel advisors
2. Assistance with obtaining travel permits (if required)
3. 24-hour emergency contact services
💡 [Fee and Service Information]
1. Transportation: The entire journey will use newly purchased Yutong T13 luxury tour buses for 2026, each equipped with USB charging ports and first aid kits.
2. Accommodation: Stay at international chain hotels in Urumqi and arrange for characteristic homestays or four-star hotels near scenic areas.
3. Dining: Arrange for restaurants featuring various ethnic cuisines, with meal options provided.
4. Guides: Certified bilingual guides will accompany the entire trip, with one staff member assigned per group.
Nalati Grassland: In 2026, a new “Aerial Grassland Hiking Trail” will be introduced, allowing visitors to follow professional guides through primitive spruce forests and observe marmots, groundhogs, and other grassland animals up close. The scenic area limits daily admissions to 3,000 people, requiring advance reservations.5. Insurance: Complimentary 500,000 RMB travel accident insurance (including coverage for altitude sickness).
⚠ ️ Important Reminders:
1. All scenic areas in Yili will implement a “reservation system” in 2026, requiring valid identification information from visitors to be provided 15 days in advance.
2. In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement.
3. Specific service standards will be based on actual consultation and contract signing. It is recommended to complete the contract 30 days before travel.
🌈 [Seasonal Limited-Time Tips]
The optimal travel period for Yili in 2026 is from June 10 to August 25, during which:
✔ ️ Wildflowers bloom on the grasslands
✔ ️ The water temperature of Sayram Lake is suitable for swimming
✔ ️ The Zhaosu rape flower fields enter their viewing period
⚠ ️ July 15 to August 15 is the peak travel season; it is recommended to register 60 days in advance.
📞 Consultation Channel:
For information on newly available departure dates, remaining spots, and discounts for 2026, contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. We promise:All prices are transparent with no hidden fees, ensuring a worry-free and comfortable grassland journey for you!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation
