8-Day Ili Pastoral RV Adventure (Duku Highway Crossing)
- [RV Exclusive Experience] The entire journey centers around a C-type RV as the core transportation and mobile viewing platform. At the two major core scenic spots, Sayram Lake and Nalati, enter the park during off-peak hours through RV VIP channels and limited self-driving tickets, allowing for stop-and-go travel, panoramic views, and private sightseeing, avoiding large tour group crowds.
- [Carefully Selected Accommodation] The entire journey includes high-standard brand hotels, including four-diamond Hilton Garden Inn, Wanda Realm, and five-diamond Yining Tianyuan International, and Tekes Tianyue Ecological Hotel. The highlight of the itinerary is staying at Nianhuawan Hayinsai, a luxury resort village in the core area of Nalati Grassland, consisting of independent courtyards with grassland views right outside the door.
- [In-depth Cultural Experience] The itinerary combines natural scenery with authentic cultural interactions. It includes an in-depth herder life experience at Aktas Primitive Pasture (learning to play the Dombra, milking cows, making Tabanan), a carriage tour of Kazanqi Folk Village, a light forest hike in Kuerdening World Natural Heritage Site, and enjoying a special performance by the Nalati Band in Hayinsai Town.
- [Private Small Group Service] The itinerary is arranged as "1 vehicle, independent departure" to ensure the privacy of small groups. A dedicated RV butler provides full service and commentary throughout the journey, and includes value-added services such as an exclusive afternoon tea by Sayram Lake, drone aerial photography (Sayram Lake, Kuerdening), and an exclusive study tour handbook.
What to expect
- D1: Various locations to Urumqi for assembly (no airport/station pickup)
- D2: Urumqi to G30 Expressway, lunch, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Jinghe County [470 km, approx. 5.5 hours]
- D3: Jinghe County to Sailimu Lake RV VIP channel tour (boat experience, lakeside afternoon tea, aerial photography of Sailimu Lake), Guozigou Bridge, Yining City [248 km, approx. 4 hours]
- D4: Yining to Kazanchi (carriage tour experience), lunch, Aketas in-depth herder experience, Tekes [166 km, approx. 3 hours]
- D5: Tekes to Qiabuchihai, lunch, Kuerdening aerial photography, forest hike, Nalati Town [230 km, approx. 4 hours]
- D6: Xinyuan County to Nalati via RV VIP channel, off-peak tour of the Sky Grassland, lunch, horseback riding through the river valley/forest, Hain Sai Town Carnival Night (stroll through the oil painting town, dance with the Nalati band) [20 km, approx. 0.5 hours]
- D7: Nalati to traverse the middle section of Duku Highway, Qiaoerma Martyrs' Cemetery, lunch en route, traverse the northern section of Duku Highway, Dushanzi City [328 km, approx. 6 hours]
- D8: No itinerary for the day, airport/train station drop-off based on agreed flight departure time (approx. 3h drive), end of trip [235 km, approx. 3 hours]
- Foreign guests are welcome to register
- The Chinese team leader will communicate using a mobile translation app
- After placing an order, staff will contact you via WeChat or email to discuss itinerary details; please provide your WeChat ID
















Reviews
Overall journey, we will rate 8/10. With caravan, we can really enjoy the scenery with 180 degrees view. No worries on toilet issue, but bear in mind no 'big business' allow in caravan toilet. Key thing for foreign visitor, there are 3 places in itenary (D5,6) is not accessible by foreigner as it is military related. the local tour agents will contact you for the changes after the confirmation. Other than that, Dunhuang camping site toilet and shower cubicle really not up to mark, we didn't take shower on that night, the next morning breakfast also not include. but overall the experience is still very good, we do think the caravan make lot of difference compare to bus tour, my husband even slept on the caravan bed daytime while the driver continue driving, this is important as the trip has lot of long drive journey.
A huge thank you to Master Liang for giving our family such a bountiful and unforgettable trip to Northwest China! The friend who recommended this trip said that a motorhome tour of Northwest China is well worth it, and even better if we could get Master Liang as our guide. We feel so fortunate to have had such a highly-rated guide become our personal travel concierge. Master Liang’s care and attention to detail throughout the trip, along with his professional explanations and excellent itinerary suggestions, made this journey even more comfortable, enjoyable, and wonderful. Thank you again to the best angel, Master Liang!
The Qinghai-Gansu trip is coming to an end, and this trip was all thanks to driver Liang. When the child injured their foot, driver Liang helped carry them up and down. When we needed to go to the hospital to change the dressing, driver Liang helped us queue up. He arranged the entire trip very well for us, saving us a lot of time. He helped take care of the elderly and children on the road, always responding to our requests. Each time, he found the closest spot to the scenic area for us to get on the bus, which was very convenient. He took special care of the two children and even gave a small gift to the little one, which made them very happy. The little one keeps talking about Uncle Liang. Overall, it was a very satisfactory trip. Thank you, driver Liang, for your care and hard work!
Our Qinghai-Gansu trip is coming to an end, and it wouldn't have been the same without Master Liang. When our child injured their foot, Master Liang was always there to help carry them. When we needed to go to the hospital to change the dressing, Master Liang was running around helping us to queue up. He arranged the entire trip very well, saving us a lot of time. He helped take care of the elderly and children along the way, always accommodating our requests and always finding the closest spot to the scenic area for us to get on the bus. He took special care of the two children and even gave a small gift to our little one, which surprised and delighted them. Our little one keeps talking about Uncle Liang. Overall, it was a very satisfying trip. Thank you, Master Liang, for your care and hard work!
Our Qinghai-Gansu trip is coming to an end, and this trip was all thanks to our driver, Mr. Liang. When my child injured their foot, Mr. Liang helped carry them up and down. When we needed to go to the hospital to change the dressing, Mr. Liang ran around helping us queue up. He arranged the entire trip very well for us, saving us a lot of time. He helped take care of the elderly and children along the way, was always responsive to our requests, and always found the closest spot to the scenic area for us to get on the bus. He took special care of the two children and even gave a small gift to the little one, which surprised and delighted them. Our little one keeps talking about Uncle Liang. Overall, it was a very satisfying trip. Thank you for your care, Mr. Liang, and for all your hard work!
Our Qinghai-Gansu trip is coming to an end, and it was all thanks to Mr. Liang. When our child injured their foot, Mr. Liang was always there to help carry them. When we needed to go to the hospital for medication, Mr. Liang was always running around helping us queue. He arranged the entire trip very well for us, saving us a lot of time. He helped take care of the elderly and children along the way, and always helped us whenever we needed something. Every time, he found the closest spot to the scenic area for us to get on the bus, and he took special care of the two children. He even gave a small gift to the little one, which was a complete surprise and delight. Our little one keeps talking about Uncle Liang. Overall, it was a very satisfying trip. Thank you, Mr. Liang, for your care and hard work!
RV butler and team was great and accommodated our requests whenever possible. But there are a few places which are inaccessible to foreign visitors, so that creates a lot of inconveniences for tourist spots and accommodation. For example, RV butler had to drive 2.5h to nearest town to check us into a hotel. It could have been better planned. The RV also broke down a couple of times (could not start the engine, leaking oil), so the RV should be checked and better maintained before the trip.
This Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop trip was fantastic! The itinerary was well-designed, covering classic attractions like Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. The pace was just right – not too rushed, but still allowing us to fully appreciate the magnificent scenery of Northwest China. A special shout-out to our RV concierge, Master Wang Xiaobing! His service was outstanding. He meticulously arranged our meals and accommodations throughout the trip, making the entire journey relaxing and worry-free. The RV travel style was also innovative, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and relax in a comfortable environment. A perfect experience! Overall, we had a great time on this trip and highly recommend it to friends who enjoy natural scenery and in-depth travel!
Participating in klook’s eight-day Qinggan tour this time is a fulfillment of my long-cherished wish. Whether it’s the colorful Danxia in Zhangye, Dunhuang or Angkor Wat, I can see the power of nature, the perseverance and perseverance of the people. And religious fanaticism, I joined this group this time because they have a three-person RV group. There is a bed and a sofa in the RV. You can also boil water, make coffee, drink tea, and eat snacks. It is completely solved. What I was worried about along the way were traffic problems and itinerary arrangements. Another thing I worried about this time was Liang Xiaojian, the driver. He seemed a little dull, but he always paid attention to the time when he arrived at the scenic spot. Each scenic spot was introduced vividly and vividly, which saved us a lot of time and gave us a deeper understanding of each scenic spot. Moreover, he actually took good care of us, such as riding on the bus. When the paper towels ran out, he immediately helped me recharge them. Seeing that there were honeydew melons for sale, he immediately bought two for us to eat. I hope that if I have the opportunity to travel to the Northwest again, I can meet this Master Liang again.
Our RV butler, Master Liang, safeguarded our entire eight-day trip from beginning to end. His driving skills are top-notch, and his personality is gentle and humorous; the kids all adore him. The scenery in Northwest China is beautiful, but there are also many details to be aware of in different scenic spots. Master Liang always thoughtfully provides us with helpful tips tailored to each景区, paying great attention to detail. This allowed us to travel with ease, creating the most beautiful memories. A special thank you to Master Liang!
Good to know
- The altitude around Qinghai Lake is about 3,200 meters. It is relatively cold, and you need a jacket and warm pants. Even if you go to Qinghai Lake in midsummer, you should wear long-sleeved clothes, and the temperature will be lower in rainy days. Gansu is relatively hot. Due to the dry climate, short-sleeved sunscreens are mainly used. When visiting, you need to prepare sun hats, sunglasses, silk scarves, skin care products, lipstick, sunscreen, water glasses, motion sickness medicine, lozenges, etc., drink plenty of water, and eat more fruits.
- The dishes in restaurants in Northwest China are relatively large. Generally, 2 dishes for 3 people are enough, and the taste is salty. Please consider it according to your own eating habits.
- Mogao Grottoes strictly enforces the issuance of 130 tickets for each time period, the limit of 12,000 people per day, and the visiting mode of digital movies + physical caves. If you cannot register more than 30 days in advance, you may use emergency tickets to visit, please be aware. Specific policies can be viewed on the official website: http://www.mgk.org.cn
- Registered participants are deemed to default to the rules of this event. In view of the uncontrollability of outdoor activities, unpredictable risks exist objectively. Participants are requested to correctly assess the dangers of activities.
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