How to Travel the Yili Section of Duku Highway by Chartered Vehicle Recommended Route from Nalati to Qiaoerma Cost and Price
Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
Yili Hidden Gem: In-Depth Exploration of the Yili Section of the Duku Highway:Journey from Nalati to Qiaerma
🌄 [Route Highlights:Ecological Corridor Crossing the Tianshan Mountain Range]
The Yili section of the Duku Highway (from Nalati to Qiaerma) is the core essence of National Highway G217, spanning 90 kilometers yet encapsulating four major ecological landscapes: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, and canyons. According to the latest road conditions in 2026, this section is open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, allowing unrestricted passage for vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. This place is not only a paradise for self-drive enthusiasts but also a natural classroom for ecology lovers—along the way, you can see over 300 plant species such as Picea schrenkiana, wild poppies, and asters, with a 40% chance of encountering national protected animals like the North China ibex and snow leopard.
🚗 [Simple Itinerary:3-Day, 2-Night Immersive Experience]
Day 1:Nalati Town → Gongnaisi River Valley → Bayanbulak (overnight stay)
08:00 Depart from Nalati Town and head north along G217
09:30 Arrive at the Gongnaisi River Valley viewpoint to photograph the primeval forest in the morning mist
12:00 Experience making hand-pulled rice with local people of various ethnic groups at a home in the river valley
14:30 Cross the Aiken Daban at an altitude of 3,000 meters to observe the alpine meadow ecosystem
18:00 Arrive in Bayanbulak Town and check into an eco-wooden cabin
20:00 Take a shuttle bus into the scenic area to photograph the sunset over the meandering river
Yili Hidden Gem: In-Depth Exploration of the Yili Section of the Duku Highway: Journey from Nalati to QiaermaDay 2:Bayanbulak → Qiaerma (overnight stay)
07:00 Photograph the grassland dawn and observe migratory bird activity at Swan Lake
09:00 Ascend the Yuximolegai Daban and experience a continuous 18-kilometer downhill stretch
12:30 Enjoy a light meal at the Maoliugou service area (recommended: roasted baozi + milk tea)
14:00 Visit the Qiaerma Martyrs Cemetery to learn about the road construction history from 1974 to 1984
16:00 Hike the Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery and collect specimens of alpine wildflowers
19:00 Check into a yurt in Qiaerma and experience performances of the dongbula instrument by people of various ethnic groups
Day 3:Qiaerma → Nalati (return trip)
08:00 Photograph the snow wall at the Hashilegen Daban (2-meter-high snow still visible in June)
10:30 Visit the Duku Highway Museum to view footage from the 1983 opening ceremony
12:00 Purchase local specialty souvenirs such as black honey and snow lotus in Nalati Town
14:00 End the itinerary (or continue exploring via the Yizhao Highway)
🌄[Route Highlights: Ecological Corridor Crossing the Tianshan Mountain Range]💰 [Price Information:Transparent Consumption System]
According to the prices published by Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency in June 2026:
Basic Custom Vehicle Package (5-seat sedan):
3 days, 2 nights:2,800-3,500 RMB per vehicle (includes driver, fuel, tolls)
7-seat business vehicle:3,800-4,500 RMB per vehicle
Fees Include:
Vehicle usage fee, driver service fee, basic insurance
Fees Do Not Include:
Scenic area tickets (Nalati: 95 RMB/person, Bayanbulak: 140 RMB/person)
Accommodation fees (Bayanbulak eco-wooden cabin: approximately 600 RMB/night, Qiaerma yurt: 200 RMB/bed)
Meal fees (80-120 RMB/person/day)
Special Notes:Prices increase by 15% during the peak season from June to August; actual prices are subject to consultation and contract signing.
The Yili section of the Duku Highway (from Nalati to Qiaerma) is the core essence of National Highway G217, spanning 90 kilometers yet encapsulating four major ecological landscapes: snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, and canyons. According to the latest road conditions in 2026, this section is open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, allowing unrestricted passage for vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. This place is not only a paradise for self-drive enthusiasts but also a natural classroom for ecology lovers—along the way, you can see over 300 plant species such as Picea schrenkiana, wild poppies, and asters, with a 40% chance of encountering national protected animals like the North China ibex and snow leopard.📞 [Registration Method:Professional Custom Services]
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide you with:
1. Vehicle selection advice (recommending a 5-seat sedan or 7-seat business vehicle based on the number of people/amount of luggage)
2. Real-time road condition inquiries (connected to Xinjiang traffic police data sources)
3. Accommodation upgrade options (high-end choices such as Nalati Jinling Mountain Villa, Bayanbulak Boya Lijing, etc.)
4. Emergency plan formulation (including responses to 12 scenarios such as vehicle breakdowns and sudden weather changes)
📋 [Fee Explanation and Service Description]
Fee Composition:
Vehicle fees:Calculated per day, including a daily driving mileage of 300 kilometers
Driver fees:Includes food and accommodation subsidies (if separate driver accommodation is required, an additional 200 RMB/day will be charged)
Insurance fees:Complimentary basic travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB/person)
Service Standards:
🚗[Simple Itinerary: 3-Day, 2-Night Immersive Experience]Vehicle inspections are conducted before the start of each day’s itinerary
Equipped with first aid kits, in-car charging devices, and offline maps
All drivers have over 5 years of high-altitude driving experience
Special Notes:
For solo registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate shared accommodation; if separate accommodation is required, a room difference fee will be charged
If extreme weather causes itinerary changes, both parties will negotiate route modifications
All fee details will be included in the formal travel contract
🌿 [Ecological Protection Initiative]
The Yili section of the Duku Highway belongs to the buffer zone of the Tianshan World Natural Heritage Site. During your travels, please adhere to the following:
Waste sorting:20 ecological trash bins are set up along the route; dry and wet waste must be separated for disposal
Vegetation protection:Prohibited from picking national second-class protected plants such as snow lotus and Rhodiola
Naturally occurring animals:Maintain an observation distance of over 50 meters; feeding or disturbing is prohibited
Day 1: Nalati Town → Gongnaisi River Valley → Bayanbulak (overnight stay)Energy conservation:Yurt accommodations use solar power; it is recommended to shorten electrical appliance usage time
📌 [Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist]
Documents:Valid identification, driver’s license (for self-drive travelers), permit (if planning to visit Xiata)
Clothing:Windbreaker (windproof and waterproof), quick-drying clothes and pants, hiking shoes
Protection:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, anti-mosquito spray (mosquitoes are dense in Bayanbulak)
Equipment:In-car charger, 20,000mAh power bank, satellite phone (optional)
Medications:Cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, portable oxygen cylinder (for use in areas above 3,000 meters altitude)
🚦 [Real-Time Road Condition Reminder]
According to the Xinjiang Transportation Department’s notification on June 28, 2026:
A small-scale rockfall occurred at K655+200 on the Qiaerma to Nalati section and has been cleared
Bayanbulak scenic area implements timed reservations with a daily limit of 3,000 visitors
The entire Duku Highway has 12 electronic speed measurement points with speed limits of 40-60 km/h
This ecological corridor crossing the Tianshan Mountains not only carries the passion of self-drive travelers but also witnesses the wisdom of builders from various ethnic groups. As you drive on the winding mountain road of the Yuximolegai Daban, the canyon landscape with a vertical drop of 800 meters on both sides will make you deeply appreciate the grandeur of “four seasons in one day and different weather every ten miles.” Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency looks forward to embarking on this dual exploration journey of ecology and culture with you.
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.
