2026 Xinjiang Travel Charter Complete Guide Vehicle Selection, Routes, Price Summary

Guo Jing, a senior Xinjiang travel specialist from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, focuses on customized vehicle services, carpooling, and hassle-free group tours across Xinjiang. 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.
🚐 2026 Yili 13-Seat Vehicle Customized Travel Guide (Exclusive Reference for 9-12 Person Groups)
When planning a trip to Yili, many face the awkward situation of having a group size that’s neither here nor there: 9 to 12 friends or small department team-building groups. Choosing a 7-seat vehicle means splitting into two, causing communication and coordination hassles and increasing costs, while a 19-seat or larger minibus leaves too many empty seats, making it uneconomical. The 13-seat vehicle perfectly fits this need—it ensures every passenger has ample space, the luggage compartment can accommodate large items like photography equipment, camping gear, and strollers, and most roads to scenic spots in Yili are paved, so a 13-seat vehicle has no trouble navigating, offering great overall value for money.
Route and Destination Details
Yili is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains in western Xinjiang, covering multiple administrative areas such as Yining City, Huocheng County, Zhaosu County, Tekes County, Gongliu County, and Xinyuan County. The landscape along the way is diverse, including alpine lakes, grasslands, canyons, flower seas, and rivers, and you can also experience the unique cuisine and lifestyle of various ethnic groups, making it ideal for multi-person, slow-paced tours.
Currently, the public travel information for Yili’s core scenic spots in 2026 is as follows. You can choose stops based on your team’s preferences:
🔹 Sayram Lake:An alpine cold-water lake with high water clarity. Around the lake, there are several stops like Kele Yongzhu, Songshutou, and the Guozigou Bridge viewing platform. The 2026 reference ticket price is 70 RMB/person. The lake road allows compliant tourist vehicles to enter, making it suitable for spending half a day photographing the lake and snow mountain reflections.
🔹 Huocheng Lavender Planting Area:The blooming period is from late May to mid-July each year. There are several open lavender gardens along the way. The nearby Daxigou scenic area has a reference ticket price of 30 RMB/person and a shuttle bus fee of 30 RMB/person. In spring, you can see wild fruit blossoms, and in summer, the vegetation coverage is high.

🚐 2026 Yili 13-Seat Vehicle Customized Travel Guide (Exclusive Reference for 9-12 Person Groups)🔹 In Yining City:In the Kazanqi and Liuxing Street areas, you can stroll through characteristic alleys and eat handmade ice cream. The sunset view at the Yili River Bridge is popular among tourists. There are no major paid scenic spots in the city center, making it suitable for leisure on the first day of arrival or before departure.
🔹 Zhaosu Xiata Scenic Area:You can get close to snow mountains and primeval forests. The 2026 reference ticket price is 30 RMB/person, and the shuttle bus fee is 60 RMB/person. The wooden walkways in the scenic area are of moderate length, so even tourists with average physical fitness can complete the entire route.
🔹 Tekes Kalajun Scenic Area:It is divided into the East and West Kalajun Grasslands and the Kuokesu Grand Canyon. The 2026 reference ticket price is 80 RMB/person, and the shuttle bus fee is 90 RMB/person. The human-shaped grassland spot in Kuokesu Grand Canyon has rich light and shadow layers at sunset, making it suitable for photography enthusiasts to linger.
🔹 Gongliu Qiaxi and Kuerdening Scenic Areas:Both are niche natural scenic areas with fewer tourists than popular spots like Nalati. In 2026, the reference ticket price for Qiaxi is 30 RMB/person, and for Kuerdening, it’s 60 RMB/person. The grasslands in the scenic areas are gentle, suitable for leisurely walks.
🔹 Nalati Scenic Area:It is divided into multiple areas such as the Sky Grassland and the River Valley Grassland. The 2026 reference ticket price is 95 RMB/person, with a shuttle bus fee of 60 RMB/person for the Sky Grassland and 40 RMB/person for the River Valley Grassland. You can choose to visit 1 to 2 areas depending on your time.
🔹 Bayanbulak Scenic Area:A grassland wetland landscape, with the main highlight being the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. The 2026 reference ticket price is 65 RMB/person, and the shuttle bus fee is 90 RMB/person. The scenic area is at a slightly higher altitude, so be sure to keep warm during your visit.
With a 13-seat vehicle traveling the entire Yili route, there’s no need to split the team. All members travel together, making it easy to coordinate the pace of the tour. Paired with a driver familiar with local road conditions, team members don’t need to check routes or find parking spots themselves, allowing more time for sightseeing.

When planning a trip to Yili, many face the awkward situation of having a group size that’s neither here nor there: 9 to 12 friends or small department team-building groups. Choosing a 7-seat vehicle means splitting into two, causing communication and coordination hassles and increasing costs, while a 19-seat or larger minibus leaves too many empty seats, making it uneconomical. The 13-seat vehicle perfectly fits this need—it ensures every passenger has ample space, the luggage compartment can accommodate large items like photography equipment, camping gear, and strollers, and most roads to scenic spots in Yili are paved, so a 13-seat vehicle has no trouble navigating, offering great overall value for money. Simple itinerary reference (8-day Yili loop, suitable for 13-seat vehicle teams)
✅ Day 1:Arrive in Yining City from various locations. The driver will wait at the station or airport to pick you up. After checking into a city hotel, you can explore Liuxing Street and Kazanqi areas and taste local cuisine.
✅ Day 2:Yining → Sayram Lake, full-day lake tour, visiting spots like the Guozigou Bridge viewing platform and Kele Yongzhu. After watching the sunset over the lake, stay near Sayram Lake or Qingshuihe Town.
✅ Day 3:Qingshuihe → Huocheng Lavender Garden → Zhaosu, passing through the Yizhao Highway (open from June to September each year; detour via other regular roads during other periods), enjoying grassland and mountain landscapes along the way, and staying in Zhaosu County.
✅ Day 4:Zhaosu → Xiata Scenic Area, full-day tour of Xiata, walking the wooden walkways to view snow mountains and forest landscapes, and staying in Zhaosu County or Tekes County.
✅ Day 5:Tekes → Kalajun Scenic Area → Kuokesu Grand Canyon, touring grassland and canyon landscapes. After watching the sunset at the human-shaped grassland, return to Tekes County for accommodation.
✅ Day 6:Tekes → Qiaxi Forest Park → Xinyuan County, enjoying river valley grassland scenery along the way. Some areas of Qiaxi Scenic Area can be accessed by car, suitable for a slow-paced leisure tour, and stay in Xinyuan County.
✅ Day 7:Xinyuan → Nalati Scenic Area, visiting the Sky Grassland or River Valley Grassland, and stay in Nalati Town.

Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel specialist with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, focuses on one-stop services for Xinjiang chartered vehicles, carpooling, and group tours.
24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Route and Destination Details✅ Day 8:Nalati → Bayanbulak Scenic Area. After watching the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, arrange transportation to the airport or station in Yining or Korla based on the team’s return time, ending the trip.
The actual itinerary can be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, and the team’s preferences, subject to mutual agreement. For example, if the team wants to spend more time shooting or if a certain road is temporarily closed, the order of visits and duration of stops can be flexibly changed.
Price Explanation
The reference fee standards for customized 13-seat vehicle services in Yili in 2026 are as follows:
Shoulder Season (May-June, mid-to-late September each year):Reference price: 1700-2200 RMB/day, calculated based on actual usage days
Peak Season (July-August, legal holidays, summer vacation):Reference price: 2000-2600 RMB/day, calculated based on actual usage days
The above prices are reference quotes for regular Yili loop routes, including vehicle usage fee, fuel cost, tolls, parking fees, driver service fee, and basic vehicle operating insurance. If the itinerary involves special needs such as long-distance cross-regional travel or unpaved road navigation, the price will be adjusted accordingly. Prices fluctuate based on travel time and itinerary complexity, and the final fee is subject to the contract signed by both parties.

Yili is located in the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains in western Xinjiang, covering multiple administrative areas such as Yining City, Huocheng County, Zhaosu County, Tekes County, Gongliu County, and Xinyuan County. The landscape along the way is diverse, including alpine lakes, grasslands, canyons, flower seas, and rivers, and you can also experience the unique cuisine and lifestyle of various ethnic groups, making it ideal for multi-person, slow-paced tours. Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation phone number:181-3962-2229, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2229. For the specific office address, please contact customer service.
Fee and Service Explanation
🔹 Services Included:
1. A 13-seat legal tourist vehicle with operating qualifications, regularly maintained and inspected, with comprehensive insurance to ensure a safe ride during the trip.
2. A full-time driver with professional qualifications, familiar with all road conditions and scenic spots in Yili, able to provide reasonable tour suggestions and assist in coordinating accommodation, dining, and other related matters along the way.
3. Pre-trip itinerary customization consultation services, allowing adjustments to the itinerary based on the team’s travel time, personnel composition, and tour preferences.

Currently, the public travel information for Yili’s core scenic spots in 2026 is as follows. You can choose stops based on your team’s preferences:4. 24-hour customer service response during the trip to promptly coordinate and resolve any issues encountered.
🔹 Services Not Included:
1. Major transportation costs from the departure point to Yili (including airfare, train tickets, etc.).
2. Accommodation and dining costs during the trip. Assistance can be provided for booking based on team needs, with fees settled according to actual expenses.
3. All secondary consumption items such as scenic spot tickets, shuttle buses, and boat rides. Fees refer to the 2026 public price list for Yili scenic spots and are paid based on actual visits.
4. The driver’s accommodation and dining costs. These can be included in the total quote or arranged by the team, with the arrangement method confirmed before signing the contract.
Specific service content, vehicle configuration, fee details, and itinerary arrangements are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. In the event of uncontrollable factors such as weather changes, road condition adjustments, or policy changes regarding scenic spot openings, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on schedules and travel times. All agreements are subject to the formal tourism contract signed by both parties, and related rights and responsibilities are executed in accordance with the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant legal regulations.
Practical Tips
The 13-seat vehicle has a capacity of 12 passengers plus 1 driver. It is recommended to keep the number of fellow passengers within 12 to ensure everyone has ample space, and all luggage can be placed in the vehicle’s dedicated luggage compartment without occupying seating areas. If the team carries a lot of large luggage, such as professional photography equipment or camping gear, please inform the staff in advance during consultation to confirm whether the vehicle’s luggage space is suitable. Before departure, you can also communicate any special needs with the driver, such as whether there are elderly or children in the group or specific niche spots you want to visit, so the driver can prepare for itinerary adjustments in advance.
2026 Xinjiang Tourism Customized Vehicle Service Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Tourism Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase.