How to Arrange Yili Tour Group Night Market Food Culture Taste of Yili + Group Tour Fee Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quote
Starry Night Yili:Unlock the taste密码 (password) of the intertwined grasslands and bustling markets
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[Key Highlights of the Itinerary]
As the sunset glow of the grasslands stretches towards the horizon, Yili’s night markets come alive with the vibrant energy of daily life. This in-depth route, designed specifically for food enthusiasts, will take you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and bustling alleys over 7 days and 6 nights, unlocking three major themed experiences:
Fresh flavors straight from the grassland pastures:Visit local families’ feasts at the Zhaosu Army Horse Farm, taste narin noodles made from freshly slaughtered lamb, and experience the hospitality of various ethnic groups who “treat guests with meat”
Night market food adventure map:Explore three popular night markets in Yining, from century-old establishments on Liuxing Street to trendy stalls at Silk Road Light, collecting over 20 authentic local snacks
Cultural immersion taste experiment:Participate in handmade ice cream making in the Kazanqi Folk Village, learn the technique of making la tiao zi (hand-pulled noodles) from local housewives of various ethnic groups, and understand the life wisdom of different ethnic groups through your taste buds
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[Summer 2026 Reference Itinerary]
<Day 1 First Encounter with Yining>
Morning:Check into a hotel in downtown Yining after airport pickup (breakfast included)
Afternoon:Horse-drawn carriage tour of the Kazanqi Folk Village, visit century-old residences, experience handmade ice cream making (complimentary original flavor ice cream included)
Starry Night Yili: Unlock the taste密码 (password) of the intertwined grasslands and bustling marketsDinner:Old-established noodle restaurant on Xinhua East Road, recommended: fried meat noodles + pi la hong (spicy cabbage and tomato) set meal (25 RMB per person)
Night tour:Free activities at the Liuxing Street Night Market, recommended: Ailijiang noodle lung (mixed small portion 15 RMB), Gulandam ice cream (apricot flavor 20 RMB)
<Day 2 Sayram Lake Blue Hour>
Morning:2-hour drive to Sayram Lake (admission 145 RMB per person), self-drive around the lake to visit 6 scenic spots including Jiangtai Platform and Jinhua Zihui
Lunch:Taste three ways of high white salmon at the lakeside restaurant (sashimi/steamed/fish soup, set meal price 188 RMB for 2 people)
Afternoon:Cross the Guozigou Bridge and take photos at the cliff viewpoint
Dinner:Restaurant at the birthplace of big plate chicken in Qingshuihe Town, medium-sized big plate chicken + belt noodles (88 RMB for 2-3 people)
<Day 3 Zhaosu Pasture Diary>
Morning:Head to Zhaosu Army Horse Farm (3.5-hour drive), watch the “Heavenly Horses Bathing in the River” performance (summer only)
Lunch:Experience narin noodles at a local family feast (includes freshly slaughtered lamb, 60 RMB per person)
Afternoon:Light hike along the Xiata Ancient Road, horseback riding through snow-capped mountains and grasslands (horseback riding fee 280 RMB for 2 hours)
Dinner:Recommended at Tekes Night Market: smoked horse intestine with Xiaobaiyang beer (set meal price 50 RMB)
<Day 4 Nalati Wild Fun>
(Opening icon: 🌌✨)Morning:Self-drive on the Nalati空中 (Sky) Grasslands (admission 135 RMB + shuttle bus 40 RMB), experience milking cows at the nomadic families
Lunch:Visit local families in the river valley grasslands, taste hand-grabbed lamb + mare’s milk wine (set meal price 120 RMB per person)
Afternoon:Pick naturally growing mushrooms in the Gongnaisi River Valley (July-August only, guided identification of edible mushrooms)
Dinner:Roast whole lamb feast in Xinyuan Town (minimum 10 people, 1980 RMB for whole lamb)
<Day 5 Border Flavors Route>
Morning:Photography at the Huocheng Lavender Manor (admission 40 RMB, complimentary lavender honey sample)
Lunch:Experience making Xibo pancakes in Qingshuihe Town (includes explanation, 50 RMB per person)
Afternoon:Visit the General’s Mansion in Huiyuan Ancient City to learn about the history of the Yili Generals
Dinner:Yining Silk Road Light Night Market, recommended: yellow noodles with grilled meat (15 RMB per portion) + kavas (8 RMB per cup)
<Day 6 Taste Finale>
Morning:Shop for dried fruit souvenirs at the Hanren Street Morning Market (recommended: dried figs, dried apricots)
Lunch:Spicy chicken challenge at the Development Zone Food Plaza (mild/medium/extra spicy options, half chicken 45 RMB)
Afternoon:Free activities or hotel rest
[Key Highlights of the Itinerary]Dinner:Team farewell dinner (includes nine-bowl three-row specialty feast, 80 RMB per person)
<Day 7 Departure Day>
Morning:Airport drop-off according to flight schedule
Afternoon:End of itinerary (breakfast included)
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[2026 Reference Fee Explanation]
Basic group tour fee:Starting from 3980 RMB per person (standard group departing in June)
Fees include:
6 nights at four-diamond hotels (breakfast included)
Air-conditioned tour bus for the entire journey (includes airport transfers)
8 formal meals (meal standard 40-80 RMB per person)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses to scenic spots
As the sunset glow of the grasslands stretches towards the horizon, Yili’s night markets come alive with the vibrant energy of daily life. This in-depth route, designed specifically for food enthusiasts, will take you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and bustling alleys over 7 days and 6 nights, unlocking three major themed experiences: local family visits/handicraft experiences and other special activities
Professional guide service
Fees exclude:
Round-trip major transportation
Personal expenses and self-funded items
(Single travelers will do their best to arrange room sharing)
Special note:Prices increase by 15%-20% during peak season in July-August, subject to actual consultation and signing
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[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed itinerary and contract template. Consultation service available from 9:00-21:00 daily, recommend booking at least 15 days in advance to secure spots
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[Service Guarantee Explanation]
Catering:Partner restaurants all hold valid hygiene licenses, recommended night market stalls are long-established favorites among locals
Fresh flavors straight from the grassland pastures: Visit local families’ feasts at the Zhaosu Army Horse Farm, taste narin noodles made from freshly slaughtered lamb, and experience the hospitality of various ethnic groups who “treat guests with meat”Flexible itinerary:In case of extreme weather, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to grassland activities
Special experiences:All handicraft making/local family visit projects are accompanied by bilingual guide translation
Emergency support:First aid kits provided in vehicles, green channels to partner hospitals cover major tourist areas
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Large temperature differences between day and night in Yili, recommend bringing a combination of windbreaker + thin down jacket
Some grassland sections have no signal, please download offline maps in advance
July-August is peak tourist season, scenic spots like Nalati/Sayram Lake may have visitor limits, advance reservations required
Specific itinerary details and refund/change policies are subject to the contract signed by both parties
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Respect the dietary habits of various ethnic groups, no outside food allowed in restaurants
Suggest smiling and getting consent before photographing local residents
Appropriate bargaining is acceptable at night markets, but remain polite
When encountering wedding celebrations, you may watch and bless but do not enter the ceremony area
As the last skewer of grilled meat sizzles on the iron skewer, as the foam of kavas overflows the cup, this taste journey through grasslands and bustling markets will finally draw a perfect end under Yili’s starry sky. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency looks forward to creating food memories of this summer with you
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quote
