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📍 Recommended niche Yili experiences:Private customized car service directly to Qiongkushitai and Shata, delving into the tranquil secrets deep in the Tianshan Mountains
If you’re tired of crowded popular attractions and long for a slow-paced, pristine journey, then the summer of 2026 in Yili is the perfect time to turn your attention to Qiongkushitai and the Shata Ancient Trail, two niche destinations hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains. They are far from the city’s hustle and bustle, preserving the true essence of nature and life. To efficiently connect these two places, a private customized car is the most flexible and reliable option.
🌄 Route or destination details
Qiongkushitai Village
Located in the southwest of Tekes County, about 90 kilometers from the Tekes Bagua City, it is accessible via a winding gravel mountain road. The village is surrounded by spruce forests, streams, and snow-capped mountains, making it a typical alpine pasture settlement. There are no commercialized scenic area gates here; it’s open for free all day, allowing visitors to freely stroll among the wooden houses and experience a slow-paced farming and herding life. Cell phone signals come and go, which actually creates an immersive sense of ‘isolation.’ Since the roads into the village are mostly unpaved, with some sections narrow and winding, it is recommended to use a vehicle with high ground clearance, such as a 7-seat or larger business van or off-road vehicle.
Shata Ancient Trail (Zhaosu County)

📍 Recommended niche Yili experiences: Private customized car service directly to Qiongkushitai and Shata, delving into the tranquil secrets deep in the Tianshan Mountains. As an important passage on the Silk Road, the Shata Ancient Trail is now a popular light hiking destination. The scenic area is open daily from 9:00 to 22:00, with an entrance fee of 30 yuan per person and a shuttle bus fee of 60 yuan per person. Currently, the hiking trail is open up to the General’s Bridge area, offering close-up views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and primeval forests. However, glacier viewpoints are heavily affected by weather, so check the day’s announcements before departure. Since June 2026, several border towns, including the entrance village of Shata, have been opened to visitors with valid identification documents. It is recommended to register at checkpoints for entry, with no additional permits required.
The two locations are about 200 kilometers apart, with a drive of around 4 hours. The route traverses the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, with landscapes transitioning from grasslands to canyons and then to snowy peaks, offering rich scenery perfect for photography and in-depth experiences.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary (based on actual conditions in July 2026)
The following is a reference for the current executable short customized route from Qiongkushitai to Shata. Specific stop times can be negotiated based on actual road conditions and visitor needs:
Day 1:Depart from Yining City → Pass through Tekes Bagua City → Arrive at Qiongkushitai Village (about 4.5 hours drive)
Free time in the afternoon:Explore the wooden house village, stroll along the streams, gaze at the distant snow-capped mountains, and in the evening, experience a local family dinner (needs prior arrangement). Overnight at a Qiongkushitai homestay.
Day 2:Morning photography of Qiongkushitai scenery → Return via Tekes → Head to Zhaosu Shata Ancient Trail (about 4 hours drive)

If you’re tired of crowded popular attractions and long for a slow-paced, pristine journey, then the summer of 2026 in Yili is the perfect time to turn your attention to Qiongkushitai and the Shata Ancient Trail, two niche destinations hidden deep in the Tianshan Mountains. They are far from the city’s hustle and bustle, preserving the true essence of nature and life. To efficiently connect these two places, a private customized car is the most flexible and reliable option.In the afternoon, enter the Shata scenic area, take the shuttle bus to the hiking starting point, and light hike to General’s Bridge to enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains and forests intertwined. Overnight at Zhaosu county town or near Shata.
Day 3:Depending on the return plan, you can choose to continue exploring the Zhaosu rapeseed flower fields (in full bloom in July) or return directly to Yining (about 3.5 hours drive).
> Note:Due to weather, road conditions, or temporary service adjustments at the scenic area, the actual itinerary may need to be changed. Both parties can agree on reasonable route modifications.
💰 Price explanation (2026 reference information)
Qiongkushitai:The village itself is free to enter, with no entrance fee. The surrounding hiking trails also have no fee points.
Shata Ancient Trail:Entrance fee: 30 yuan per person, shuttle bus: 60 yuan per person (round trip), total: 90 yuan per person.
Customized car rental fee:Varies based on vehicle type, number of days, and itinerary complexity. The daily reference price for a 7-seat business van is about 800–1200 yuan, including driver service, vehicle fuel, and basic insurance; specific fees are subject to actual consultation and contract.

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 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.
🌄 Route or destination detailsAccommodation and dining:Qiongkushitai homestay prices are about 200–400 yuan per room per night (including breakfast), and similar for Shata area accommodations. Meals can be local home-style dishes, averaging about 40–60 yuan per person per meal.
All prices are market reference ranges for July 2026 and may fluctuate with season, vehicle type, group size, etc. The final price is based on the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact person:Customer service specialist
Phone:181-3962-2229

Qiongkushitai VillageWeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘Yili itinerary inquiry’ when adding)
The travel agency provides legal operating vehicles, certified drivers, and itinerary customization services, supporting flexible small groups of 7–15 people, and can also accommodate private family or friend group travel needs.
📝 Fee and service explanation
Customized car rental service includes:Legal operating vehicles, professional drivers (familiar with Yili road conditions), basic vehicle insurance, and itinerary route planning suggestions.
Does not include:Scenic area entrance fees, shuttle bus fees, accommodation, meals, personal expenses, and other items not listed.
Drivers do not provide guide commentary services; professional commentary can be arranged separately upon negotiation.
In case of force majeure factors during the trip (e.g., extreme weather, road closures, temporary scenic area restrictions), both parties can negotiate to change the route or timing to try to fulfill the travel and experience.

Located in the southwest of Tekes County, about 90 kilometers from the Tekes Bagua City, it is accessible via a winding gravel mountain road. The village is surrounded by spruce forests, streams, and snow-capped mountains, making it a typical alpine pasture settlement. There are no commercialized scenic area gates here; it’s open for free all day, allowing visitors to freely stroll among the wooden houses and experience a slow-paced farming and herding life. Cell phone signals come and go, which actually creates an immersive sense of ‘isolation.’ Since the roads into the village are mostly unpaved, with some sections narrow and winding, it is recommended to use a vehicle with high ground clearance, such as a 7-seat or larger business van or off-road vehicle. All service content, fee details, and rights and responsibilities are based on the signed written travel contract between both parties and comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
🌿 Warm tips
Qiongkushitai and Shata are at high altitudes (generally 1800–2500 meters), so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket, as even summer mornings and evenings have large temperature differences.
Cell phone signals are unstable in both places; it is recommended to download offline maps in advance and bring some cash (some homestays prefer cash payments).
Respect the living habits of various ethnic groups, do not enter private yards casually, do not disturb livestock, and take your trash with you.
It is strictly forbidden to drive on grasslands or litter in the scenic area; help maintain the ecological integrity.
The beauty of Yili is not only in the azure of Sayram Lake or the vastness of Nalati but also hidden in the smoke from Qiongkushitai’s chimneys and the snow line of the Shata Ancient Trail. Choose a private customized car trip, spend three days and two nights, slow down, and step into the real daily life deep in the Tianshan Mountains. For itinerary details, vehicle matching, and price confirmation, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s customer service (phone/WeChat: 181-3962-2229) to get the latest feasible plan for 2026.
> Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract; the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized car rentals, customization, and carpooling tours, welcome to inquire (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for customization.