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Ili grasslands and Sayram Lake

Circle from Urumqi through Sayram Lake and the Kalajun and Nalati pastures, using the Duku road when open.

A rider follows a track across rolling pasture at Kalajun.
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Circle from Urumqi through Sayram Lake and the Kalajun and Nalati pastures, using the Duku road when open.

Urumqi → Sayram Lake → Yining → Tekes → Kalajun → Nalati → Duku Highway

8 days / 7 nights · Urumqi → Urumqi

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive in Urumqi.Urumqi’s skyline stretches across the horizon below Hongshan Park.

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Day 2 · Cross desert country toward Jinghe or Bole.A paved road crosses open, stony country in Jinghe County.

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Day 3 · Explore the Sayram lakeshore and continue via Guozigou to Yining.Sayram Lake seen from a hillside above the shore.

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Day 4 · Take the seasonal Yizhao road to Xiata and continue to Tekes.A pale river flows past open meadows and forested slopes in Xiata Canyon.

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Day 5 · Visit the Kalajun grasslands before travelling to Nalati.A rider follows a track across rolling pasture at Kalajun.

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Day 6 · Explore Nalati and take the northern Duku road if open.Conifers dot the green mountain pastures above Nalati.

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Day 7 · Visit Dushanzi Canyon on the return to Urumqi.A patterned brick tower rises above the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi.

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Day 8 · Depart from Urumqi.A red tiered pagoda rises above the trees on Urumqi’s Red Hill.

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Scenic

Urumqi’s skyline stretches across the horizon below Hongshan Park.
A paved road crosses open, stony country in Jinghe County.
Sayram Lake seen from a hillside above the shore.
A pale river flows past open meadows and forested slopes in Xiata Canyon.
A rider follows a track across rolling pasture at Kalajun.
Conifers dot the green mountain pastures above Nalati.
A patterned brick tower rises above the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi.
A red tiered pagoda rises above the trees on Urumqi’s Red Hill.
The road bridge crosses a deep mountain valley at Guozigou.
The Duku Highway curves around a steep, forested mountainside.
The Ili River glows pink and blue at sunset in Yining.
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Hotels

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Pricing

Pricing
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Details

Inclusions, exclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed in the written quotation.

Border-area access needs a local check for your exact stops.

We do not arrange visas or border permits. See official links in our Travel Guide. Travel Guide

Frequently asked questions

Can I book from this guide?

Send an inquiry. A person will confirm your dates, arrangements and price before you book.

Is accommodation confirmed?

Hotel references will be confirmed with your quotation.

Do you arrange border permits?

We do not arrange visas or border permits. See official links in our Travel Guide.

How do I plan halal meals?

Include your dietary requirements and ask for specific venues before booking.

What is included in the price?

Ask for transport, guide, meals, accommodation and entrance fees as separate lines.

What if a mountain road closes?

Agree on an alternate route and any cost changes before departure.

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