Autumn Colors in Ili: Eight-Day Tour (Sayram Lake Afternoon Tea + Kuerdening Wild Luxury Hotpot + Xiata + Narat)
Departing from Ürümqi
Nalati Town
- Golden autumn limited scenery, unlock the oil painting autumn colors of Ili September-October is the most healing and photogenic golden autumn season in Ili, bidding farewell to the lush greenery of summer. The entire Ili River Valley is transformed by nature into a richly layered autumn palette, avoiding the crowded peak season of summer and enjoying the tranquil autumn scenery of the mountains and fields.
- Full coverage of panoramic landforms, taking in the essence of Xinjiang’s autumn colors in one trip This itinerary deeply connects the core and rare autumn landforms of Ili, avoiding repetitive routes, and unlocking eight major landscapes in one go: highways, grasslands, forests, glaciers, lakes, canyons, deserts, and the Bagua cultural ancient city. From the magnificent autumn scenery of the Tianshan Mountains in the northern section of Duku Highway to the gentle autumn charm of the Nalati River Valley Grassland.
- Light luxury and wild luxury experience, immerse yourself in the autumn of Ili Unlock a self-driving wild luxury hot pot among the mountains and fields of Kuerdening, enjoying delicious food and the freedom of the wilderness amidst the golden forest sea, creating a unique atmosphere; a exclusive autumn lake tour + lakeside afternoon tea at Sayram Lake, bidding farewell to the summer crowds.
- Integration of humanistic fireworks, understanding the essence of autumn Ili Connecting natural beauty with the humanistic fireworks of the Western Regions, checking in at the famous Tekes Bagua City, exploring the humanistic layout and Western Region customs of the ancient city without traffic lights, and strolling through the streets of the small city to feel the tranquil humanistic atmosphere of autumn. Along the way, passing through the villages of the Ili River Valley, coinciding with the golden autumn harvest season, you may encounter late-ripening grapes and apples hanging from branches, immersing yourself in the warm harvest of autumn Ili. The natural spectacle and humanistic fireworks go hand in hand, making the journey more than just scenery, but also full of warmth and depth.
What to expect
- Itinerary Introduction:
- D1: Urumqi, pick-up according to flight, free activities.
- D2: Urumqi to Duku North Section to Nalati Town for local delicacies (approx. 550km, about 7h drive) [If Duku Highway is closed due to force majeure, the route will be changed to Tianshan Victory Tunnel/G218 to Nalati Town]
- D3: Nalati Town to Gongnaisi Forest Farm to Nalati River Valley Grassland to Nalati Town.
- D4: Nalati Town to Kuerdening self-driving luxury hotpot to Tekes Bagua City (approx. 260km, about 5h drive).
- D5: Tekes to Xiata Ancient Road to distant view of Muzart Glacier to Yining (approx. 300km, about 4h drive).
- D6: Yining to Guozigou Bridge to Sayram Lake for sightseeing and afternoon tea to Jinghe (approx. 220km, about 3h drive).
- D7: Jinghe to Mutetal Desert to Anjihai Grand Canyon (approx. 500km, about 6h drive).
- D8: Urumqi, drop-off according to flight time.
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