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Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s senior Xinjiang travel customizer Guo Jing specializes in full-region customized car rentals, carpooling, and worry-free group tours for one-stop travel services. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, we can match you with a suitable travel plan.
24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
📌 Planning a customized car trip in Yili with a 13-seat vehicle? This guide will break down the cost details, itinerary planning, and booking tips from the perspectives of ‘cost reference’ and ‘expense composition’ to help you easily plan your trip.
🗺 ️ Yili:Why is it an ideal choice for customized car travel?
Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern Xinjiang, is renowned for its vast grasslands, lakes, and river valley scenery. Attractions here are scattered, with distances from Yining City to Sayram Lake or Nalati Grassland often exceeding a hundred kilometers, making public transport time-consuming. Therefore, customized car travel has become a popular choice for independent travelers, allowing them to connect grasslands, river valleys, and flower seas along the way, offering a more immersive ‘on the road’ experience.
🚐 13-Seat Vehicle:Target Groups and Scenarios
✅ Target Groups
Family/Friend/Colleague Groups:Groups of 10-13 people with lots of luggage.
Small Team Building:Teams wanting a unified itinerary and controlled pace.
Comfort Seekers:Groups preferring more comfort than a minibus but not too many people.
✅ Vehicle Features
Space:Fewer seats than a minibus, offering more room for seating and luggage.
Comfort:Typically a business or tourist minibus, providing a better long-distance travel experience.

📌 Planning a customized car trip in Yili with a 13-seat vehicle? This guide will break down the cost details, itinerary planning, and booking tips from the perspectives of ‘cost reference’ and ‘expense composition’ to help you easily plan your trip.Flexibility:More maneuverable than a large bus on some rural roads or scenic area branch routes.
💰 Yili 13-Seat Customized Car Price Reference (2026)
The following are price ranges for tourist customized car rentals with a driver. Actual costs vary based on vehicle grade, condition, season, route, number of days, and other factors.
1. By Vehicle Grade
Standard 13-Seat Minibus
Shoulder Season (Apr-May, Sep-Oct): Approximately 1500–2200 RMB/day
Peak Season (Jun-Aug, National Day): Approximately 1800–2500 RMB/day
Off-Season (Nov-Mar): Approximately 1300–1800 RMB/day
Premium 13-Seat Business Minibus/Tourist Vehicle
Typically 200–500 RMB/day more than the standard minibus.
Peak season premium models may reach around 2500–3000 RMB/day.

🗺️ Yili: Why is it an ideal choice for customized car travel?2. By Season
Peak Season (Jun-Aug and some holidays): Prices generally increase by 20%–50%.
Off-Season (Nov-Apr): Prices often have a 20%–30% discount.
Shoulder Season (May, Oct): Prices fall in between.
3. By Trip Mileage
Standard Mileage: Quotes usually include 300–400 km per day.
Excess Mileage Fee: May be charged at 1.5–2 RMB/km beyond the limit; it’s advisable to agree in advance.
4. Driver Meals and Accommodation
Common Practice: Most quotes exclude driver meals and accommodation, which are either covered by guests or negotiated as a package.
Reference Standards: Meal allowance about 80–120 RMB/day, accommodation subsidy about 150–200 RMB/day.
5. Total Trip Cost Estimate Example

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Guo Jing, a senior travel customizer with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, specializes in one-stop services for Xinjiang car rentals, carpooling, and group tours.
24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern Xinjiang, is renowned for its vast grasslands, lakes, and river valley scenery. Attractions here are scattered, with distances from Yining City to Sayram Lake or Nalati Grassland often exceeding a hundred kilometers, making public transport time-consuming. Therefore, customized car travel has become a popular choice for independent travelers, allowing them to connect grasslands, river valleys, and flower seas along the way, offering a more immersive ‘on the road’ experience.Taking the ‘Yili Grassland 5-Day Loop’ as an example, assuming a standard 13-seat minibus used in mid-June (peak season):
Vehicle Cost: Approximately 2200 RMB/day × 5 days = 11,000 RMB
Driver Meals and Accommodation Subsidy: Approximately 300 RMB/day × 5 days = 1,500 RMB
Estimated Total Vehicle Cost: Approximately 12,500 RMB (excluding fuel, tolls, etc.; subject to contract terms).
🗓 ️ Itinerary Reference:Yili Grassland 5-Day Loop
Below is a classic 5-day loop itinerary, flexible based on your group size and interests.
D1: Arrive in Yining → Explore the City
Arrive in Yining, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area to experience blue alleys and characteristic horse-drawn carriages, and taste handmade ice cream. In the evening, stroll through Liuxing Street, enjoy the artistic atmosphere, and sample local foods like baked buns and noodle sausages.
D2: Yining → Sayram Lake → Guozigou → Yining/Qingshuihe
Depart early for Sayram Lake, recommended to drive around the lake, stopping at places like Songshutou to enjoy the lake and mountain views. In the afternoon, pass by the spectacular Guozigou Bridge viewing platform for photos. Depending on the season and accommodation preferences, return to Yining or stay in Qingshuihe Town that night.
D3: Qingshuihe/Yining → Lavender Manor → Yizhao Highway → Zhaosu

🚐 13-Seat Vehicle: Target Groups and ScenariosIn June-July, first visit the Jieyou Princess Lavender Manor to see the flowers. Then traverse the scenic Yizhao Highway (note: this highway is typically open from mid-June to around October each year, subject to official announcements), arriving in Zhaosu by evening, with a chance to see rapeseed flower fields or the Tianma Bathing River performance.
D4: Zhaosu → Xiatagudao → Tekes Bagua City
Head to the Xata Scenic Area, recommended to take the shuttle bus to the hot spring hotel, then a light hike to the Flower Terrace for a distant view of the Muzart Glacier. In the afternoon, visit Tekes Bagua City, known for having no traffic lights, and climb the Ferris wheel for a panoramic view.
D5: Tekes → Kalajun Grassland → Nalati Town
Spend the day exploring the Kalajun Grassland, recommended to try the ‘Flower Terrace + Falcon Terrace’ route, hiking or horseback riding into the grassland’s heart. Drive to Nalati Town in the evening for accommodation.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Vehicle usage fee (including routine maintenance and repairs).
Driver’s salary, fuel, tolls, and parking fees.
Basic vehicle insurance (e.g., compulsory traffic insurance, carrier liability insurance).
Excluded Items

✅ Personal expenses for applicable guests (e.g., meals, shopping, entertainment).
Scenic area entrance fees and shuttle bus tickets not mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation costs.
Driver’s meals and accommodation subsidy (usually covered by guests or negotiated as a package).
Service Description
Formal Contract: Ensure a formal tourism contract is signed before departure, clarifying rights and obligations.
Itinerary Changes: In case of force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary adjustments.
Insurance Recommendation: It is recommended that guests purchase personal travel accident insurance for added protection.
📞 Booking Method
You can inquire and book Yili customized car services through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat: 181-3962-2229
When inquiring, it’s advisable to provide details such as group size, number of days, luggage situation, preferred vehicle type, planned attractions and routes, and departure date for a detailed quote and contract.
2026 Xinjiang Tourism Customized Car Rental Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase