[Premium Winter Romance 6] Yining + Sayram Lake + Kuerdening + Nalati

Luxury Winter Romance in Yining 6 Days: Yining, Sayram Lake, Ku'erdening, and Nalati. A small-group winter tour starting and ending in Yining, connecting the snowy landscapes of Sayram Lake, Ku'erdening, and Nalati. Enjoy accommodation within scenic areas and a hot spring experience, perfect for travelers seeking a leisurely winter journey through snow-capped mountains and lakes. The itinerary covers Yining, Sayram Lake, Ku'erdening, Nalati, and Swan Spring over 6 days and 5 nights.

Highlights

• Curated Small Groups: 7 1+1 first-class vehicles, one dedicated seat per passenger with ample space for luggage.
• Accommodation at the Scenic AreaIncludes one night at a 5-Diamond Ctrip hotel in Nalati Scenic Area and one night at a 5-Diamond hotel near the East Gate of Sayram Lake to minimize travel fatigue.
• Accommodation in Yining2 nights near Liuxing Street, Yining. Stay at a Ctrip 4-star hotel for easy access to explore Liuxing Street and downtown attractions on your own.
• Onsen Experience: Special Narati Hot Spring Experience with unlimited access to indoor and outdoor pools, plus complimentary fruits and beverages.
• Swan SpringVisit the Swan Spring Wetland Park in winter to observe whooper swans overwintering on the warm water and enjoy the frost-covered scenery.
• Self-drive to NalatiDrive into the Nalati River Valley Grassland at your own pace, enjoying snow-covered landscapes, spruce forests, and frosty rime along the way.
• Self-drive to KuerdeningDrive into Kuerdening, winding through snow-covered spruce forests along the scenic road. Park at designated overlooks to take photos.
• Self-driving tour around Sayram LakeCircumnavigate Sayram Lake to capture winter highlights like blue ice, cracked ice patterns, and snow-capped peaks reflected in the water. Stops are available along the way.
• Tea over a Warm StoveEnjoy warm tea, specialty drinks, coffee, or light snacks by the lakeside at Sayram Lake—perfect for a relaxing break.
• Shuttle ServicePick-up service available at Yining Airport or train station. Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to the hotel for check-in and rest with seamless coordination.

Trip Overview

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Gather in Yining City from all over the country

Dining: Breakfast: Self; Lunch: Self; Dinner: Self

Accommodation: 6-Star Street, Yining City, Ctrip 4-Diamond

Arrive in Yining by flight or train according to your schedule. After being picked up by the driver, you will be transferred to a hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.

If time permits, you may visit Six-Star Street, Kazanchi Folk Village, Hanren Street, Ili River, Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, and Ili Museum on your own. Separate vehicle service is not included.

Daily ReminderPlease inform us of your exact arrival time in advance to arrange airport pickup. Check-in is generally available after 14 PM.

Day 2: Yining – Circumnavigate Sayram Lake – Stove-boiled Tea – Sayram Lake

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense

AccommodationCtrip 5-Star Hotel near East Gate of Sayram Lake

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Sayram Lake, a National 5A Scenic Area, en route to enjoy the winter scenery of Northern Xinjiang.

Explore Sayram Lake by boat, admiring winter views ranging from the open water to ice-crack patterns and snow-capped peaks reflecting on the surface. Capture photos with the blue ice in designated safe areas.

Swan flocks may be spotted near partially frozen lakes on lucky days. Lunch is self-arranged within the scenic area.

Book a lakeside stove-side tea session at Sayram Lake, including ARULA·Yi signature cocktails, teas, coffee, light meals, and snacks.

After the tour, head to a hotel near the East Gate of Sayram Lake for check-in. Dinner is on your own, allowing you to rest for the next day's itinerary.

Daily ReminderIce access is restricted to designated safe zones within the scenic area. Running and jumping are prohibited. Stay warm and protect your equipment from freezing.

Day 3: Sayram Lake → Swan Lake → Self-drive to Kuerdening → Kuerdening

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense

Accommodation: Ku'erding Town Ctrip 4-Star

After breakfast, head to Swan Spring Wetland Park. Known for its underground hot springs that provide a winter haven for swans, the park offers stunning views of frost-covered trees contrasting with the snow.

Hundreds of swans, primarily mute swans, visit this area from 12 to 2 each year. Observe them swimming and foraging.

After lunch, drive to the Kuerdening National 4A Scenic Area. Along the way, enjoy snow-covered spruce trees, rime ice, and snow-capped mountains.

Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way to take photos, then proceed to Kuerdening Town for check-in. Dinner is on your own.

Daily ReminderSwans are in their natural habitat; spotting them up close is a matter of luck. Do not approach the lakeside railings or enter the water without permission.

Day 4: Kuerdening · Self-drive to Nalati Valley Grassland · Hot Spring Experience · Nalati

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense

Accommodation: Ctrip 5-Star within Nalati Scenic Area

After breakfast, drive to the National 5A Scenic Area Nalati Valley Grassland for a self-drive tour.

In winter, snow blankets the meadows and spruce trees line the hillsides. Along the way, enjoy views of rime ice and vast snowy plains.

After completing your visit to the Nalati Valley Grassland, proceed to the on-site hotel for check-in and a brief rest.

Book a hot spring experience with unlimited access to indoor and outdoor pools, three types of fruits, three beverages, and panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains.

Daily Reminder: Dress warmly and replenish energy outdoors. If you choose paid activities like horseback riding, select only licensed tour operators within the scenic area and assume all safety risks yourself.

Day 5: Nalati Skiing & Six-Star Street, Yining

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense

Accommodation: 6-Star Street, Yining City, Ctrip 4-Diamond

Check out after breakfast and head to Nalati Haicai Ski Resort. Skiing fees are not included; choose slopes based on your skill level.

After lunch on your own, return to Yining and visit the Six-Star Street to admire its colorful residential buildings and charming streets.

You can try local delicacies such as Gulandamu handmade ice cream, blue wall lung soup, and Russian rye bread.

Return to your hotel in Yining City for check-in. In the evening, you are free to explore and enjoy local snacks around Six Star Street.

Daily ReminderWhen skiing, wear a helmet and protective gear, control your speed, and maintain a safe distance from others. Dress warmly at night due to low temperatures.

Day 6 · Yining City – Nationwide

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense

AccommodationHome

The driver will arrange airport transfer based on the flight schedule, concluding your winter Yili journey as you return home.

Daily Reminder: Allow ample time to reach the airport; check your belongings and return your key card before checkout.

Included Fees

• Transportation: 7-seater vehicle with 1 + 1 First Class seats. One seat per person; airport transfer service does not specify the vehicle model.
• Accommodation: 2 nights near Six-Star Street in Yining (4-diamond), 1 nights at the East Gate of Sayram Lake (5-diamond), 1 nights inside Nalati Scenic Area (5-diamond), and 1 nights in Kurdening Town (4-diamond).
• Tickets: Swan Spring Wetland Park, Sayram Lake Self-Drive Ticket, Kurdening Self-Drive Ticket, Nalati Self-Drive Ticket.
• Meals: Breakfast included at the hotel; lunch and dinner are on your own.
• Driver: Full-time driver service provided; no tour guide included.
• Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, plus the cost of domestic travel accident insurance.
• Children: Child rates include only the bike fee, excluding admission tickets, shuttle buses, accommodation, and breakfast.

Not included in the price

• No main meals included; no need for tourists to split driver's accommodation and meal costs.
• Amusement activities within the scenic area.
• Additional costs due to force majeure, such as traffic delays, strikes, weather conditions, or flight cancellations and changes.
• In-room laundry, hairdressing, telephone calls, pay TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Other fees not included in the cost breakdown.

Gift Items

• Nalati Hot Spring Experience: Unlimited access to indoor and outdoor soaking pools, plus three types of fruit and three types of beverages included.
• Stove-boiled tea at Sayram Lake.
• ARULA·Yi: Signature Cocktails, Tea Drinks, Coffee, Light Meals & Snacks.
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• Warm packs and bottled water provided with the tour.

Booking Terms

• Group participation restrictions: Pregnant women and children under three years of age are not eligible to register.
• Participants aged 75 and above are not accepted; those aged 70-74 must provide a health certificate and be accompanied by an immediate relative under 60.
• Children under 18 traveling alone require a guardian's consent letter and must be accompanied by at least 1 adult relative(s).
• This is a nationwide group tour for 2-6 people. The trip departs with 2 participants and has a maximum capacity of 6. Seats are rotated daily.
• Single travelers may share a room. If no roommate is found, no single supplement will be charged. A single supplement applies if you prefer to stay alone.
• Standard rooms are double by default. Requests for king beds must be made to the hotel and are subject to availability on the day of arrival.
• Hotel conditions in Xinjiang lag behind those in inland regions; accommodations in townships, mountainous areas, and scenic spots are typically one to two tiers lower.
• Park visit time includes queueing and internal transit; subject to adjustment due to crowd control, closures, or adverse weather.
• If a site is closed due to force majeure, both parties may agree to cancel or swap it. Any price difference will be refunded or collected on-site.
• We recommend not booking return flights or train tickets for the day of your group departure.
• A tour notification will be sent before 22 the day before departure. If you haven't received it, please contact your booking agent.
• Daily mileage for commercial vehicles must not exceed 600 km. Travel outside this scope must be arranged independently.
• If you leave the tour midway, any uncompleted portions are considered forfeited. Refunds will only be issued for unused services; bus fares are non-refundable.
• Please provide accurate identification details. Discounted tickets require presenting valid proof of eligibility at booking and during travel.
• For self-paid activities such as horseback riding, please choose a licensed stable within the scenic area. Travel agencies do not recommend participating; participants assume all risks.
• Note: Hotels may change due to seasonality or room availability; replacements will meet or exceed the original standards.

The itinerary is subject to change; the final confirmation sent before departure will prevail. For adjustments to duration, group size, or pace, please contact your consultant to customize a tailored plan.