8-Day Xinjiang Ili River Valley Tour

Attention to foreigners: (Duku Highway has steep terrain and opens every June. In 2025, it will open on May 31st. After opening, it may be closed due to weather conditions. If it is closed and impassable, take other roads to bypass and return to Urumqi. Foreigners need to charter a car at their own expense to Yining and take a train back.)

1. Most areas in Xinjiang have a dry climate. To enhance resistance, increase intake of vegetables and fruits. Avoid eating lamb without restraint. It is recommended to drink more water and eat fruits in small, frequent portions. To prevent gastrointestinal discomfort, please bring your own common medicines.
2. Many places in Xinjiang are inhabited by various ethnic Muslim groups. When dining in any halal restaurant, be careful not to bring in outside food that is not beef or lamb, do not drink alcohol, and try not to waste food.
3. The distances between cities are long and attractions are scattered, so the travel time by car is longer. Please be prepared for hardship, bring motion sickness medicine, as most tourist vehicles are fully enclosed.
4. Xinjiang is relatively dry, so please pay attention to rehydration at all times and drink plenty of water. The ultraviolet rays are strong, so please prepare masks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and other items. In summer, you should also bring heat-clearing and heatstroke prevention medicines or granules, such as Xiasangju granules and Shidi Shui.
5. When traveling in Xinjiang, some attractions require you to get off the car and walk. Therefore, it is recommended that you prepare a pair of comfortable, well-fitting, and easy-to-walk shoes, preferably flat shoes, before departure.
6. If visiting a Muslim family, do not enter the kitchen without permission. Muslim kitchens generally do not welcome non-Muslim visitors, and do not enter the host's, especially the hostess's, room. Do not touch religious artifacts.
7. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large. You need to add clothes in the morning and evening to avoid physical discomfort.
8. When purchasing items, be sure to note that ethnic minorities in the western region have a more straightforward personality. Confirm what you want to buy before bargaining. The units of measurement are all in kilograms.
9. Taking photos of Buddha statues in grottoes, temples, and monastery halls is strictly prohibited. Please pay attention to the precautions at the entrance of the temple.
10. All garbage generated during activities must be taken away. Do not pick plants in the forest to maintain the team's image; carry valuables and wallets with you to avoid loss.