11 Days Yili Indepth Adventure & Hiking

Today you will take the flight to Yining. When arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check in. The rest of the day you can have a rest at the hotel or enjoy your leisure time in Yining on your own!

Start today's exploration to Yining city!

Our first stop is Kazanqi Folk Village, the only large-scale cultural scenic spot in Northern Xinjiang, which mainly reflects the Uygur customs. Unique architectural style and hospitable locals are the best choices to experience the local lifestyle and culture.

Afterwards, we will drive about 3 hours to Nalati for overnight stay.

Today is full day sightseeing in Nalati Grassland! 

It is one of four famous grasslands in the world. Prairie is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September, with flowers all blossoming out here and numerous herds gathering around, a great number of tourists from domestic and abroad are attracted here. The Naraty Prairie is also called "Deer Garden" in history and an ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. Ride a horse in the vast grassland or explore the traditional Kazakh way of life is also an activity that you can't miss in this place. 

Get up early and start your journey!

Today's first destination is Zhaosu Wetland Park. This wetland park has many biological species, such as some rare plants and protected animals. You will hike in the park 2-3 hours to see hordes of horses galloping like arrows in the river. Every day at noon, there will be a large number of horses bath in the river, chasing each other and splashing waves. 

After visiting, we will transfer to hotel.

Today is a good day! After breakfast, we will hike in Xiata Forest Park. Xiata Ancient Road is also known as "Tang Seng Ancient Road" as a monk of Tang Dynasty once passed here to India. The road used to be the main transportation route from Yili to southern Xinjiang, and it was also the most precarious and famous ancient pass on the Silk Road.

Drive more than 20 kilometers away from the valley to Muzhalte Glacier, which does not melt all year round. It is wonderful to see crystal thick ice stands still in summer.

Today you will start your trekking tour!

After enjoying your breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to the Tekes. It is famous for its unique layout. The whole city is just like an Bagua icon with 8 diagrams, which is originated from traditional Chinese metaphysics, representing the evolution route of the universe. You can buy some supplies here as there will be only few stop for you to buy them.

After lunch, we will continne to drive to Karajun Grassland and then head to Xianhuatai Base Camp. You will enjoy your leisure afternoon strolling along the picturesque trail and then come to Xianhuatai. Xianhuatai in Chinese means the platform full of flowers. The floating clouds here is not like cotton but brocade with soft and gentle luster. You and your horse will be embraced by the beautiful and lovely little wild flowers and the stunning snow mountains standing behind! What a paradise-like world!

Today is another exciting day for trekking!

At about 9am, depart from Xianhuatai to Qiongkushitai. Along the way, you will enjoy the land of idyllic beauty surrounded by the snow-capped mountains, lush forest and grassland.The trail is quite narrow, just like a long black thread running through the vast green canvas. You will feel like there is no one else in the world except you and your friends!

Today you will be waken up by the breeze from the forest. You must have had a wonderful dream last night with flowers and lovely animals!

Today we will have a relaxing day. In the morning, stroll around Qiongkushitai Village. It is a small, quite and peaceful Kazakh village with hospitable herdsmen settled down there. Take as many nice photos as you can!

Later we will drive to Yining for overnight stay.

In Yining, enjoy a tour at Liuxing Street, named for its hexagonal street, and built in the mid-1930s. A hundred years of cultural precipitation has shaped the unique historical and humanistic value of Liuxing Street. Now Liuxing Street has developed into a famous tourist attraction integrating tourism, cultural exhibition, garden tourism, specialty restaurants and craft processing. And you can also visit the famous Alexander Accordion Museum there.

Morning excursion starts from Sayram Lake. We will visit the Lavender farm en-route. Immerse yourself in the sea of lavender. 

We will pass by the famous Guozigou Bridge, the largest and most important bridge in Xinjiang. There are many beautiful bends and you can enjoy the scenery of Guozigou valley which is the most beautiful valley in Northern Xinjiang enroute.

Not far from the Gouzigou Bridge is the famed Sayram Lake, which is known as the last drop of tears of the Atlantic and the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. Stroll around the lake and enjoy the blooming wildflowers and the beautiful grassland around the lake. 

Freshen up in the morning and we will start today's road trip, driving to Urumqi!

Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, and upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel to check in. Have a good rest.

Then you will visit the Xinjiang Grand bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. Here, you'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. 

After breakfast in the hotel, your Xinjiang tour is about to end, say goodbye to Urumqi and we will transfer you to airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home. Wish you a pleasant journey home!