Regular Travel Agency Accepts Yining Charter Car Grassland Loop Tour Free Customization

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🗺 ️ If you plan to come to Yili, you will likely hear a saying:“In Yining, finding an experienced driver for customized car rental is much more hassle-free than researching guides yourself.”
Yining is the transportation hub of the Yili River Valley. From here, whether it’s the blue of Sayram Lake, the green of Nalati, or the grandeur of Kalajun and Shata, they are all spread across hundreds of kilometers. Public transportation is time-consuming and laborious, while self-driving faces challenges of mountain roads and long-distance driving. Therefore, choosing a reliable local driver has become a practical choice for many tourists and groups.
🏞 ️ Detailed introduction to routes or destinations
The Yili River Valley is known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ where snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas intertwine, each season offering its own scenery. Starting from Yining, the main destinations include:
Sayram Lake:A high-altitude mountain lake in Xinjiang with clear waters backed by snow-capped mountains, it is an iconic landscape of Yili. Driving around the lake or strolling along its shores, the reflection of the snow mountains is very charming.
Guozigou Bridge:The natural gateway to and from Yili, with deep canyons and towering peaks. As Xinjiang’s first cable-stayed bridge, its structure blends with the valley, making it a must-visit for photography enthusiasts.
Huocheng Lavender Garden:One of the world’s three largest lavender planting bases. From June to July each year, the vast purple flower sea is spectacular, a popular spot for couples and photography enthusiasts.
Nalati Grassland:A national 5A-level scenic area known as the ‘Sky Grassland.’ Snow-capped mountains, river valleys, forests, and grasslands intertwine, making it a core area for experiencing grassland scenery and Kazakh folk customs.
Kalajun Grassland:A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, famous for its rolling hilly grasslands, canyons, and flower seas, ideal for hiking and photography.
Zhaosu Grassland:Lush with water and grass in summer, with rapeseed flower seas complementing the grassland. It is also the hometown of the ‘Heavenly Horse,’ where scenes like ‘Heavenly Horse Bathing in the River’ can be observed.
Shata Ancient Road:A historic ancient road with snow-capped mountains, forests, and river valleys along the way, suitable for light hiking and landscape photography, a favorite route for many photography enthusiasts.

🗺️ If you plan to come to Yili, you will likely hear a saying: ‘In Yining, finding an experienced driver for customized car rental is much more hassle-free than researching guides yourself.’Tekes Bagua City:A city laid out in a Bagua pattern based on the ‘I Ching,’ with streets resembling a maze, suitable for aerial photography and leisurely exploration.
Yizhao Highway, Duku Highway (Yili section):The essence of Xinjiang’s most beautiful highways, with spectacular scenery along the way, but with many curves and steep slopes, requiring high driving skills, usually recommended for travel in suitable seasons and weather.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary reference
The following itineraries can be flexibly adjusted based on your number of days and interests, with specific stop times negotiable with the driver.
Plan 1:Yining + Sayram Lake + Lavender 2-Day Tour
D1: Yining → Huocheng Lavender Garden → Guozigou Bridge → Sayram Lake → Overnight at the lake or Huocheng County
Depart from Yining in the morning to Huocheng Lavender Garden (blooming season June-July).
Pass by the Guozigou Bridge viewing platform to enjoy the magnificent canyon and bridge scenery.
Arrive at Sayram Lake in the afternoon, recommended to drive counterclockwise around the lake, stopping at viewpoints like Moon Bay, Qinshui Beach, and Dianjiangtai.
D2: Sayram Lake Sunrise → Return to Yining
Watch the sunrise at Sayram Lake in the early morning, then return to Yining along the same route, with a possible stop at the Guozigou viewing platform.

Yining is the transportation hub of the Yili River Valley. From here, whether it’s the blue of Sayram Lake, the green of Nalati, or the grandeur of Kalajun and Shata, they are all spread across hundreds of kilometers. Public transportation is time-consuming and laborious, while self-driving faces challenges of mountain roads and long-distance driving. Therefore, choosing a reliable local driver has become a practical choice for many tourists and groups.Plan 2:Yili Grassland In-Depth 5-Day Tour
D1: Gather in Yining → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes Bagua City (overnight)
Depart from Yining in the morning to Kalajun Grassland, experiencing grassland, canyon, and flower sea landscapes.
Arrive in Tekes Bagua City in the evening, leisurely explore the city layout.
D2: Tekes → Zhaosu Shata Ancient Road → Zhaosu County (overnight)
Cross Zhaosu Grassland, arrive at Shata Ancient Road, light hike along the river valley, enjoy snow mountain and forest scenery.
D3: Zhaosu → Nalati Sky Grassland → Nalati Town (overnight)
Head to Nalati Sky Grassland, experience horseback riding, enjoy the intertwined scenery of river valleys, forests, and grasslands.
D4: Nalati → Bayanbulak Grassland → Bayanbulak Town (overnight)
Go to Bayanbulak Grassland, view landscapes like the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
D5: Bayanbulak → Return to Yining

🏞️ Detailed introduction to routes or destinationsReturn to Yining along the same route or choose another route, with possible visits to Sayram Lake or Huocheng Lavender Garden (depending on season and route).
💰 Price explanation
The Yili River Valley is known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ where snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas intertwine, each season offering its own scenery. Starting from Yining, the main destinations include: Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Huocheng Lavender Garden, Nalati Grassland, Kalajun Grassland, Zhaosu Grassland, Shata Ancient Road, Tekes Bagua City, Yizhao Highway, Duku Highway (Yili section). Below are the 2026 Yining customized car rental price references, subject to the contract.
By vehicle type (Yining surrounding area day trip)
Economy car:Approximately 600–1000 RMB/day (suitable for 1-3 people)
Comfortable SUV:Approximately 800–1300 RMB/day (suitable for 3-4 people)

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7-seat MPV:Approximately 1000–1600 RMB/day (suitable for 5-7 people)
Minibus (14-19 seats):Approximately 1200–2500 RMB/day (suitable for 15-19 person groups)
Large bus (35-55 seats):Price needs separate consultation (suitable for large group travel)
By popular route (departing from Yining)
Yining ⇌ Sayram Lake day trip:Economy car approximately 600-1000 RMB/day; comfortable SUV approximately 800-1300 RMB/day; 7-seat MPV approximately 1000-1600 RMB/day.

The Yili River Valley is known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall,’ where snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and flower seas intertwine, each season offering its own scenery. Starting from Yining, the main destinations include:Yining ⇌ Huocheng Lavender Manor day trip:Price is usually slightly lower than the Sayram Lake route, specifics depend on vehicle type and negotiation.
Yining ⇌ Nalati Grassland day trip:Due to the long distance, the price is usually higher than the previous two routes, it is recommended to confirm with the travel agency in advance.
Main factors affecting price
Season:Peak season (June-August and holidays) prices generally increase by 20%-50%; off-season (November-April next year) usually has 20%-30% discounts; shoulder season (May, October) prices are in between.
Trip mileage:Standard quotes usually include 300-400 km per day, excess mileage may incur an additional fee of 1.5-2 RMB/km.
Driver meals and accommodation:Most quotes do not include driver meals and accommodation, which need to be covered by guests (meal allowance about 80-120 RMB/day, accommodation subsidy about 150-200 RMB/day), or can be negotiated into the total price.
📞 Registration method
You can inquire and book Yining customized car rental services through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Consultation content reference:
Number of travelers, days, and luggage situation.

Sayram Lake: A high-altitude mountain lake in Xinjiang with clear waters backed by snow-capped mountains, it is an iconic landscape of Yili. Driving around the lake or strolling along its shores, the reflection of the snow mountains is very charming. Preferred vehicle type (e.g., 7-seat MPV, 14-seat minibus, etc.).
Planned attractions and routes to visit.
Departure date and whether driver meals and accommodation are needed.
Booking process:
1. Communicate your needs by phone or WeChat.
2. The travel agency provides a plan and quote based on your needs.
3. After confirming the plan, sign a travel contract and pay a deposit.
4. Before departure, the driver will contact you to confirm the meeting time and place.
📝 Fee explanation and service description
Included items
Vehicle usage fee (including regular maintenance and repairs).

Guozigou Bridge: The natural gateway to and from Yili, with deep canyons and towering peaks. As Xinjiang’s first cable-stayed bridge, its structure blends with the valley, making it a must-visit for photography enthusiasts. Driver salary, fuel costs, tolls, parking fees.
Basic vehicle insurance (e.g., compulsory traffic insurance, carrier liability insurance).
Excluded items
Personal expenses of tourists (e.g., meals, shopping, entertainment activities).
Attraction tickets and shuttle bus tickets not mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation costs.
Driver meals and accommodation subsidies (usually covered by guests or negotiated into the total).
Service description
Formal contract:Be sure to sign a formal travel contract before departure to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Itinerary changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Insurance recommendation:It is recommended that tourists purchase personal travel accident insurance for added protection.
Price note:All prices and service details are subject to the actual consultation and contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For Xinjiang tourism, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency, customized car rental for a worry-free and reliable trip, landline number: 0991-8866234 Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233