Yili Tour Chartered Car Flower Sea Photography Special Route Lavender Sunflower Rapeseed Flower Recommended Route Cost and Price

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.

⭐【Yili Flower Sea Photography Special Route:Lavender × Sunflower × Rapeseed Flower Trio】⭐
The Yili River Valley in midsummer is like a palette knocked over by the Creator—from late June to late July, the purple waves of lavender, the golden ocean of rapeseed flowers, and the bright smiling faces of sunflowers bloom in succession, forming a visually stunning natural painting of Xinjiang’s summer. To meet the needs of photography enthusiasts and nature explorers, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has launched the ‘Flower Sea Photography Special Route,’ connecting the three core production areas of Huocheng, Zhaosu, and Tekes with customized transportation, offering flexible shooting times and professional itinerary planning.
I. Route Highlights: Three Flowers Relay, Capturing the Magic of Light and Shadow
【Huocheng Lavender:The Golden 20 Minutes of the Purple Dream】
The Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm and Yipaerhan Base in Huocheng are large-scale lavender cultivation areas in Xinjiang. In 2026, affected by rainy weather in May, the peak blooming period for lavender will be concentrated from June 18 to June 28. The soft light before 10 AM and after 6 PM each day will create a gradient of pinkish-purple hues on the flower spikes, suitable for shooting scenes such as ‘flower fields + windmills’ and ‘silhouettes of people.’ The farm features a white observation deck and wooden boardwalks, offering panoramic views of the purple flower sea alongside the distant snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains.
【Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers:The Golden Carpet at the Foot of the Snow-Capped Mountains】
Relying on its million-mu high-quality spring rapeseed production area, Zhaosu County has built the brand of ‘China’s Rapeseed Hometown.’ In 2026, the core viewing period for the rapeseed flower sea will be from June 25 to July 15. The vast flower fields spanning tens of thousands of mu in Kaxiajia’er Town and Akedala Town, together with grasslands, horses, and yurts, form a three-dimensional painting. One hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset each day, the low-angle sunlight turns the flower sea into a golden-red hue, paired with the distant Muzart Snow Mountains, making it the golden time for shooting landscape masterpieces.
【Zhaosu Sunflowers:The Golden Smiling Faces Chasing the Sun】
The sunflowers planted around Zhaosu and the Bagua City in Tekes County bloom 10 to 15 days later than the rapeseed flowers, with the peak blooming period expected from July 10 to July 30 in 2026. Sunflower fields are often interplanted with rapeseed flowers, creating a gradient effect of ‘yellow and purple intermingled.’ Due to the heliotropic nature of sunflowers, the flowers face east in the morning, suitable for shooting the texture of petals under side backlighting; in the afternoon, they turn to the west, allowing for capturing the interaction between the flower disks and the sky.

⭐【Yili Flower Sea Photography Special Route: Lavender × Sunflower × Rapeseed Flower Trio】⭐II. Simple Itinerary: Dual Choices of 5-Day Essence Route and 7-Day In-Depth Route
【5-Day Essence Route:Compact Shooting, Efficient Output】
Day 1: Yining → Sayram Lake (approx. 550 km)
Depart at 8 AM, arrive at Sayram Lake in the afternoon, and shoot the golden lotus flowers by the lake and the snow-capped mountain reflections. In the evening, shoot the canyon sunset at the Guozigou Bridge observation deck, and stay overnight at the RV campground in the Sayram Lake scenic area.
Day 2: Sayram Lake → Huocheng Lavender (approx. 150 km)
Shoot the sunrise at Sayram Lake in the morning, traverse the Guozigou Pasture in the upper morning, and arrive in Huocheng at noon. In the afternoon, shoot the lavender and white windmills at the Jieyou Princess Farm, capture the twilight of the flower fields in the evening, and stay overnight in Huocheng County.
Day 3: Huocheng → Yining-Zhaosu Highway → Zhaosu (approx. 200 km)
Visit the Kazanqi Folk Street in Yining in the morning to shoot the blue alleyways and architectural styles of various ethnic groups. In the afternoon, take the ‘Little Duku’ Yining-Zhaosu Highway, shooting the alpine grasslands and wildflowers along the way. Arrive in Zhaosu in the evening, shoot the rapeseed flowers and snow-capped mountain sunset, and stay overnight in Zhaosu County.
Day 4: In-Depth Tour of the Flower Sea Across Zhaosu
Go to the core area of rapeseed flowers in Kaxiajia’er Town in the morning, and move to the sunflower cultivation area in the afternoon. In the evening, take a light hike on the Xiata Ancient Path, shooting the layered views of grasslands, forests, and snow-capped peaks, and stay overnight in Zhaosu.

The Yili River Valley in midsummer is like a palette knocked over by the Creator—from late June to late July, the purple waves of lavender, the golden ocean of rapeseed flowers, and the bright smiling faces of sunflowers bloom in succession, forming a visually stunning natural painting of Xinjiang’s summer. To meet the needs of photography enthusiasts and nature explorers, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has launched the ‘Flower Sea Photography Special Route,’ connecting the three core production areas of Huocheng, Zhaosu, and Tekes with customized transportation, offering flexible shooting times and professional itinerary planning.Day 5: Zhaosu → Tekes → Yining (approx. 300 km)
Visit the Bagua City in Tekes in the morning and take the Ferris wheel to overlook the cityscape. In the afternoon, traverse the Kalajun Grassland, shooting the curves of the ‘Human Body Grassland’ and the flower sea at the Xianhua Terrace, and return to Yining in the evening to end the itinerary.
【7-Day In-Depth Route:Adding Tangbula and Nalati】
Days 1-4: Same as the 5-day route
Day 5: Tekes → Kalajun Grassland → Nalati (approx. 120 km)
Spend the whole day touring the East and West Grand Canyons of Kalajun, shooting the steep background of the Kuokexu Grand Canyon and the flower sea at the Hunt鹰 Terrace. Arrive in Nalati in the evening, stay in a yurt on the aerial grassland, and experience nomadic life.
Day 6: Full-day Creation in Nalati
Shoot the morning mist over the river valley grassland in the early morning, experience horseback riding through the flower sea in the morning, and shoot the snow-capped mountains and flower sea on the aerial grassland in the same frame in the afternoon. In the evening, shoot the grassland sunset at the Nomadic Family spot, and stay overnight in Nalati Town.
Day 7: Nalati → Duku Highway → Yining (approx. 450 km)

I. Route Highlights: Three Flowers Relay, Capturing the Magic of Light and Shadow. In the morning, traverse the Duku Highway, where ‘four seasons can be seen in one day,’ shooting snow-capped mountains, canyons, and grasslands along the way. Arrive in Yining in the afternoon and transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule.
III. Pricing Explanation: Transparent Fees, Flexible Combinations
【Customized Transportation Fees】
Economy SUV (2-4 people):Approximately 800 yuan/day in the off-season, increasing to 1,000-1,200 yuan/day during the peak season (June-August);
Comfortable 7-seater business vehicle (4-6 people):Approximately 1,000 yuan/day in the off-season, 1,200-1,500 yuan/day during the peak season;
Fees Include:Vehicle usage fee, fuel fee, toll fee, driver service fee, basic insurance;
Fees Exclude:Driver’s accommodation and meals (negotiable subsidy of 100-150 yuan/day), scenic area tickets, tourists’ meals and accommodation.
【Ticket References】
Sayram Lake ticket + self-drive round-lake ticket:145 yuan/person;
Kalajun Grassland combined ticket:140 yuan/person;

【Huocheng Lavender: The Golden 20 Minutes of the Purple Dream】Nalati Grassland ticket:95 yuan/person;
Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm:35 yuan/person;
Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers/Sunflower Fields:Some private fields charge a shooting fee of 5-10 yuan/person.
IV. Registration Method: Professional Team, One-Stop Service
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will match a contracted photographer, plan the route, and coordinate schedules according to your shooting needs (such as cinematic, fresh, or documentary styles) and budget. 24-hour emergency support is provided during the itinerary to ensure the smooth execution of the shooting plan.
V. Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
【Fees Include】
Customized transportation service, driver’s labor, basic insurance, itinerary planning consultation;
【Fees Exclude】

The Jieyou Princess Lavender Farm and Yipaerhan Base in Huocheng are large-scale lavender cultivation areas in Xinjiang. In 2026, affected by rainy weather in May, the peak blooming period for lavender will be concentrated from June 18 to June 28. The soft light before 10 AM and after 6 PM each day will create a gradient of pinkish-purple hues on the flower spikes, suitable for shooting scenes such as ‘flower fields + windmills’ and ‘silhouettes of people.’ The farm features a white observation deck and wooden boardwalks, offering panoramic views of the purple flower sea alongside the distant snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains. Round-trip major transportation, scenic area tickets, personal expenses, driver’s accommodation and meal subsidies;
【Service Commitments】
The itinerary can be dynamically changed according to weather and flowering periods. In case of road closures or extreme weather, the route will be optimized after mutual agreement between both parties. For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate shared accommodation, and special circumstances will require separate negotiation;
【Important Reminders】
June-August is the peak season, and accommodation and vehicles need to be booked 15-30 days in advance. There is a large temperature difference between day and night on the grassland, so windproof jackets and sun protection items are necessary. Most sunflower fields are private land, so please communicate with farmers before shooting.
VI. Photography Tips: Capture Light and Shadow, Freeze the Moment
Lavender Fields:Wear a white or light-colored long dress, using windmills and wooden boardwalks as foreground elements;
Rapeseed Flower Sea:Bring red or yellow accessories to contrast with the golden background;
Sunflower Fields:Shoot the texture of petals under side backlighting in the morning, and capture the interaction between the flower disks and the sky in the afternoon;
Grassland Shooting:The soft light in the early morning and evening is suitable for shooting the curves of the ‘Human Body Grassland’ and the layered views of the flower sea.
Summer in Yili is a poem of light and shadow, a carnival of colors and life. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency looks forward to traveling with you, using the lens to record the romance and grandeur of this land.

Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.