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Guo Jing, a senior Xinjiang travel specialist from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, focuses on one-stop travel services across Xinjiang including customized car rentals, carpooling, and hassle-free group tours. Whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends, we can match you with a suitable itinerary. 24-hour travel consultation hotline: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
📍 Destination Overview:Yining → Nalati
Yining, the gateway city of the Ili River Valley, is an ideal starting point for experiencing grassland scenery and valley culture. Departing from here to Nalati, the route features a typical landscape of valleys, grasslands, and forests intertwined, known as the ‘Golden Section’ of the Ili River Valley.
Nalati Grassland, renowned as the ‘Sky Grassland,’ is one of the world’s four major grasslands. The scenic area boasts diverse landscapes, including the gentle beauty of the valley grassland, the vast openness of the sky grassland, and the forest secrets of the Panlong Valley Trail. It is also a concentrated area for experiencing the nomadic culture of various ethnic groups, where visitors can enjoy a tableau of snow-capped mountains, spruce trees, grasslands, and herds of cattle, sheep, and horses.
🚗 Detailed Transportation Options
From Yining to Nalati, there are several transportation methods to choose from based on your budget, time, and convenience:
1. Long-Distance Bus
Route:Yining Bus Station → Xinyuan County/Nalati Town → Scenic Area Visitor Center.
Duration:Approximately 5-6 hours in total, requiring 2-3 transfers.
Cost:Approximately 80-115 RMB per person in segments.
Features:Economical, but time-consuming and inconvenient for large luggage.
2. Carpooling/Ride-sharing
Route:Yining Airport/City Center → Nalati Town/Scenic Area.

📍 Destination Overview: Yining → NalatiDuration:Approximately 3.5-4.5 hours.
Cost:Airport carpooling about 100-150 RMB per person; customized city car rental about 600-800 RMB per vehicle.
Features:Point-to-point service, flexible and worry-free, suitable for small groups of 2-4 people.
3. Self-driving
Route:Drive east along G218 National Highway, covering about 250-280 kilometers.
Duration:Approximately 3.5-4.5 hours.
Cost:One-way fuel and toll fees total about 300 RMB per vehicle.
Features:High flexibility, but be mindful of mountain speed limits and weather changes; novice drivers are advised to proceed with caution.
4. Customized Car Rental/Private Chauffeur
Route:Flexibly customized based on your needs, such as round trips from Yining city/airport, or connecting routes to Sayram Lake, Bayanbulak, etc.
Duration:Flexible and controllable.
Cost:One-way about 500-800 RMB per vehicle; multi-day loop about 4000-5500 RMB per vehicle per day (including fuel, tolls, and driver service fee).

Yining, the gateway city of the Ili River Valley, is an ideal starting point for experiencing grassland scenery and valley culture. Departing from here to Nalati, the route features a typical landscape of valleys, grasslands, and forests intertwined, known as the ‘Golden Section’ of the Ili River Valley.Features:Flexible timing, customizable itinerary, suitable for families, friends, or small business groups.
🗺 ️ Sample Itinerary Plans
Plan One:Yining → Nalati One-way Transfer
Suitable for:Travelers who have already booked accommodation in Nalati and need point-to-point transportation.
Highlights:
Depart from Yining city or airport directly to Nalati scenic area or town, avoiding transfers.
Brief stops at viewpoints like the Gongnaisi Valley along the way for photos.
Upon arrival, easily check into your hotel to rest up for the next day’s grassland exploration.
Plan Two:Nalati Private Customized Round Trip Full Day
Suitable for:Travelers who want to deeply explore Nalati and experience more Ili scenery.
Highlights:
Morning:Depart from Yining, enjoy valley scenery along the way, arrive at Nalati and head directly to the sky grassland, stopping at viewpoints like the Nomadic Family.

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 customized car rentals, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Nalati Grassland, renowned as the ‘Sky Grassland,’ is one of the world’s four major grasslands. The scenic area boasts diverse landscapes, including the gentle beauty of the valley grassland, the vast openness of the sky grassland, and the forest secrets of the Panlong Valley Trail. It is also a concentrated area for experiencing the nomadic culture of various ethnic groups, where visitors can enjoy a tableau of snow-capped mountains, spruce trees, grasslands, and herds of cattle, sheep, and horses.Noon:Have lunch at the scenic area or town, take a short break.
Afternoon:Based on energy levels, continue exploring the sky grassland or visit areas like the valley grassland and Panlong Valley Trail.
Evening:Return by car to Yining city or airport, ending a fulfilling day.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are market reference prices for 2026; actual costs may vary due to vehicle type, season, itinerary, etc., and are subject to the contract.
1. Yining → Nalati One-way Transfer
| Departure Point | Destination | Vehicle Type | Reference Price (RMB/vehicle) |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Yining City | Nalati Scenic Area | Standard Business Van/SUV | 500 – 800 |
| Yining Airport | Nalati Scenic Area | Standard Business Van/SUV | 600 – 800 |
2. Nalati Private Customized Round Trip Full Day
Vehicle Costs:

🚗 Detailed Transportation Options5-7 Seat SUV/Business Van:Peak season (June-August) about 1200-1500 RMB/day; Shoulder season (April-May, September-October) about 800-1100 RMB/day; Off-season (November-March) about 700-900 RMB/day.
9-17 Seat Minibus:About 1500-2500 RMB/day.
19+ Seat Bus:Starting from 2000 RMB/day.
Other Costs:
Driver’s Meals and Accommodation:Most quotes do not include this; it needs to be covered by the traveler or negotiated as a package (about 150-250 RMB/day).
Scenic Area Expenses:Tickets, shuttle buses, horseback riding, etc., are additional.
📞 Registration and Inquiry
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through the following methods for detailed itineraries and quotes:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Inquiry Content:Number of travelers, days, luggage situation, preferred vehicle type, planned attractions and routes, departure date, and whether driver’s meals and accommodation are needed.
The travel agency will provide an integrated plan for vehicles, accommodation, and tickets based on your needs.
📝 Cost and Service Explanation

From Yining to Nalati, there are several transportation methods to choose from based on your budget, time, and convenience:Cost Includes:
Use of legally operated vehicles (including basic insurance).
Driver service fee, fuel costs, tolls, parking fees.
Some itineraries may include simple drinking water, tissues, etc.
Cost Excludes:
Travelers’ accommodation, meals, tickets, personal expenses.
Driver’s meals and accommodation (unless otherwise specified in the contract).
Self-funded activities within the scenic area (e.g., horseback riding, boat rides).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, road conditions).
Service Explanation:
Sign a formal travel contract before departure to clarify rights and responsibilities.
In case of force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
It is recommended that travelers purchase personal travel insurance for added protection.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized car rentals, customization, and carpooling tours, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456) or contact Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.