Lakes, Mountains & Pastures · 8-Day Ili River Valley Group Tour (Urumqi Round Trip, Apr–Aug)

Xinjiang, China
Duration
8 Days - 7 Nights

Overview

Home city – Urumqi Urumqi – Wuwei Expressway – G218 – Nalati; alternative after opening: northern Duku Highway – Nalati Nalati full-day VIP self-drive (Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland and Panlong Ancient Road) – Kurdining

Recommended for: Ages 18–65 Customization available

Highlights

  • VIP Self-Drive · Nalati, Kurdining, Kalajun and Sayram Lake; direct scenic-area access without shuttle transfers
  • Signature Experience · 2-hour horseback ride through Kurdining’s spruce forest
  • Scenic Roads · Wuwei Expressway/Shengli Tunnel and G218, or Duku Highway after opening
  • Comfortable Stays · Four nights in recently opened 4-diamond hotels plus three nights in guesthouses near scenic areas
  • Complimentary Extras · Daily bottled water, in-car snacks, travel pillow and souvenir
  • Professional Service · Local driver with DSLR and photography assistance
  • Small Group · 2–6 guests with a 24-hour trip concierge

Itinerary

Day 1

Home city – Urumqi

Day 2

Urumqi – Wuwei Expressway – G218 – Nalati; alternative after opening: northern Duku Highway – Nalati

Day 3

Nalati full-day VIP self-drive (Sky Grassland, River Valley Grassland and Panlong Ancient Road) – Kurdining

Day 4

Kurdining full-day VIP self-drive – 2-hour horseback ride through spruce forest – Tekes

Day 5

Tekes – Kalajun Grassland full-day VIP self-drive – Yining

Day 6

Yining – Sayram Lake VIP self-drive loop – Sayram Lake

Day 7

Sayram Lake – Urumqi

Day 8

Urumqi – Return home

Includes & Excludes

What's Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Complimentary Snacks & Bottled Water
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Pick-up & Drop-off Service

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities & Experiences (Extra Cost)
  • Lunch & Dinner Expenses
  • Round-Trip Transportation To Xinjiang

FAQ

How Do I Choose The Right Xinjiang Tour?
Xinjiang offers different landscapes and experiences across Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang and beyond. Our local team helps you choose the right route based on your travel time, interests and preferred travel style.
What Makes Pangcheng Travel Different?
With years of experience in Xinjiang travel, we focus on authentic routes, local insights, small group experiences and transparent services to create a more comfortable journey.
Can I Customize My Xinjiang Trip?
Yes. We create personalized Xinjiang journeys for families, couples, photography lovers and private groups, with flexible itineraries designed around your needs.