Ili Grassland

Welcome to beautiful Xinjiang! After airport pickup, you'll be transferred to your hotel for the day and free at your own leisure. If time permits, you can visit recommended attractions on your own (separate transportation not included). The driver and steward will notify you of your departure time the next day via text or phone. Please check back.

Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Formed by the long-term erosion of snow and water from the Tianshan Mountains, this U-shaped canyon stretches over 20 kilometers from north to south. Its bottom is 100-400 meters wide, its shoulders 800-1000 meters wide, and its height from bottom to shoulder reaches 200 meters. The canyon is 1070 meters above sea level. The canyon is composed of conglomerate and sandstone deposits, and the geology and topography of different geological ages are clearly visible on both sides, making it a true "geology textbook" of nature.

Sayram Lake: Known as "the Pearl of the Western Frontier" in China, it’s one of the highest and clearest alpine lakes. Its crystal-clear blue water against surrounding snow-capped mountains creates a stunning natural scene.

Lavender Fields: Mainly located near Yining, Xinjiang, they are among China’s largest lavender-growing areas. In summer, the endless purple blooms fill the air with fragrance, resembling a romantic "Provence in the East".

Duoba'an Liuxing Street: A vibrant block in Yining with strong ethnic vibes. Lined with colorful buildings, cozy cafes, and local snack stalls, it’s a great spot to experience the lively daily life of the region.

It is a typical alpine five-flower meadow natural grassland, with an altitude between 1,305 and 3,957 meters, stretching 89 kilometers from east to west and 32 kilometers from north to south, with a total area of 2,848 square kilometers. In Kazakh, "Kalajun" means "a vast, dark, and fertile prairie".

Kurdenin Scenic Area, a national 4A-level site in Gongliu County, Ili, Xinjiang, is a world natural heritage known as "the most beautiful green valley in the Tianshan Mountains", boasting lush spruce forests, picturesque grasslands and rich wildlife.

We will drive into the scenic area by ourselves. Nalati is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It has been a famous pasture since ancient times. We will drive into the scenic area by ourselves and drive through the boundless Nalati grassland. Before our eyes is a rippling green sea, with towering snow-capped mountains in the distance, shrouded in clouds and mist, as if the purest breath between heaven and earth is condensed here. The sun shines on the soft meadow, and the golden glow and the emerald green grass interweave to create a refreshing scene. At this moment, the soul is unprecedentedly cleansed and peaceful. At noon, you can choose a restaurant for lunch. After lunch, go to the travel photo shooting location we arranged for us to take photos in ethnic costumes, with beautiful photos of ethnic characteristics and grassland style. When you are tired, with a cup of fragrant coffee/milk tea, you can spend a pleasant afternoon in the breeze of the grassland.

Drive back to Urumqi via the northern section of the Duku Highway, passing through the Tangbula Hundred Miles Gallery on the way. The rolling hills, endless grasslands, gurgling streams, and dark forests are like exquisite oil paintings spread across the sky and earth, making people linger.

We will send you off at the airport according to the flight schedule. Happy times always pass quickly, and now it is time for us to say goodbye. We hope that this short trip to Xinjiang will leave you with good memories and we look forward to seeing you again.