Xinjiang Ili 9-Day Family Tour: Pack Summer into a Fairy Tale

Take your kids to Xinjiang Ili for a fun-filled adventure! This 9-day, 8-night luxury trip avoids crowded spots like Xiaota and Tangbula, focusing on hidden gems like Qiongku. You'll capture grasslands, lakes, and flower fields along the way—perfect for family travel! 📅 Itinerary Overview (D1 - D9) ✅ D1 Urumqi Airport Pickup Start your journey with free exploration! Visit museums to trace history, stroll through the Grand Bazaar for Western charm, and enjoy local delicacies like roasted buns and yogurt. ✅ D2 Urumqi → Anjihai Grand Canyon → Kuytun/Jinghe Head to the "Earth Art" of Anjihai Grand Canyon, with its stunning red cliffs and deep gorges. Kids will scream with excitement chasing the wind! End the day at Baili Danxia to watch the sunset—pure wilderness romance. ✅ D3 Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Sayram Lake is breathtaking! Enjoy an immersive lake tour where kids can splash in the water and feed swans. The blue lake looks like a giant gem✨. Guozigou offers mountain views and sunsets, perfect for stargazing. ✅ D4 Guozigou → Lavender Fields → Tekes Seasonal lavender fields bring a touch of romance—kids will turn into "flower fairies" for photos! Explore Kazanqi Blue Alley, enjoy ice cream on Six-Star Street, and drive along Yizhao Road to see Baishifeng. End the day in a fairy-tale town. ✅ D5 Tekes → Qiongkushitai Traverse the "Human Grassland" of Qiongkushitai! Optional horseback riding, scenic streams, and wooden cabins surrounded by grazing cattle and horses. ✅ D6 Qiongkushitai → Kalajun → Xinyuan Run wild on Kalajun Grassland! Hike at Falcon Terrace, picnic at Flower Terrace, and let kids chase lambs. Sleep to the sound of grassland breezes. ✅ D7 Xinyuan → Nalati → Tangbula Immerse yourself in Nalati Grassland with a self-driving tour. See spruce forests and river valleys, and feed horses🐎. Watch the sunset at Tangbula and hear stories by the campfire. ✅ D8 Tangbula → Baili Gallery → Urumqi Drive along the southern section of Duku Highway! Baili Gallery offers forests, streams, and pastures, like stepping into National Geographic. Return to Urumqi satisfied with the stunning scenery. ✅ D9 Urumqi Airport Drop-off Head home with a camera full of memories. See you next time, Xinjiang! 💡 Highlights 🔹 Comfortable Travel: Professional business vehicles with driver-guides (who can take great photos), relaxed itinerary. 🔹 Diverse Accommodations: Includes unique homestays and self-driving camps for varied experiences. 🔹 Rich Activities: Feed swans at Sayram Lake, take photos in lavender fields, horseback ride and hike on grasslands—kids will never want to leave. 💡 Family Tips ❶ Bring light jackets and sun-protective clothing; Ili weather can be "winter in the morning, summer at noon." ❷ Pack extra fruits and snacks to keep kids entertained during long drives. ❸ Bring small nets for Sayram Lake—kids will love catching fish and feeding swans. ❹ Choose gentle horses for riding, and follow the guidance of local herders for safety. Turn Ili's summer into your child's most unforgettable adventure!