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【4 Days 3 Nights Dreamy Ili Trip】2500 RMB Per Person Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Route & Photo Guide

🌟【4 Days 3 Nights Dreamy Ili Trip】2500 RMB Per Person‼️ Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Route & Photo Guide🌸 ✈️ Itinerary Overview: 【Day 1】Sayram Lake's Blue Tears💧 + Guozigou Bridge 【Day 2】Kalajun Human-Shaped Grassland + Secret Spot at Flower Terrace 【Day 3】Nalati Aerial Grassland + Valley Ranch Horse Riding 【Day 4】Northern Section of Duku Highway + Return Trip ———————————— 💫 Day 1: Sayram Lake · Enter the Mirror World of Swans 🚗 Transportation: Rent a car at Yining Airport for self-driving (3-hour drive) 📍 Must-visit spots: ✔️ West Ring Road S Curve: Shoot road blockbusters (recommended morning light) ✔️ Dianjiangtai: Overlook the gem-blue lake surface ✔️ Swan Playing Area: Prepare naan bread for feeding interaction 🍜 Food: High-Quality White Salmon Restaurant (80 RMB per person) 🏠 Accommodation: Scenic Area RV Campground (200 RMB per person including breakfast) 📸 Photo Tips: Wear a white long dress + straw hat, the light from 4-6 PM is stunning ———————————— 🌿 Day 2: Kalajun · Stroll Through the Three-Dimensional Grassland Flower Sea 🎫 Tickets: Full area ticket 275 RMB/person (includes shuttle bus) ✨ Hidden activities: ➊ Flower Terrace: Wait to take photos with lambs (5 RMB/time) ➋ Falconry Platform: Hike to Kuerdai River Canyon ➌ Grassland camping experience with Kazakh afternoon tea 🌅 Sunset: Watch the golden light on the grassland at Falconry Platform 🏠 Accommodation: Tekesi Bagua City Homestay (150 RMB per person) ———————————— 🐎 Day 3: Nalati · Step into the Movie of Heidi and Grandpa 💡 Time-saving tips: ✅ Head straight to the Nomad Family Station at 8 AM ✅ Self-driving ticket 300 RMB/car (more freedom!) 📌 Classic photo spots: ▲ Popular single-plank bridge (avoid peak times due to crowds) ▲ Forest boardwalk for snow mountain and stream shots ▲ Horse riding 80 RMB/hour through the valley 🍖 Dinner: Grassland roasted lamb chops + Kvass (100 RMB per person) ———————————— 🛣 Day 4: Duku Highway · Cross Four Seasons in One Day 🚐 Charter: Seven-seater business van 800 RMB/day 🌈 Must-stop viewpoints: ♦️ Tianpu Memorial Monument ♦️ Hashilergen Pass (touch the snow mountain!) ♦️ Qiaorma Martyrs Cemetery 🎒 Thoughtful preparation: Down jacket + sunscreen + sunglasses ———————————— 💰 Expense Details (Total for 2 people 5000 RMB): Transportation: Car rental 1200 + fuel 600 Accommodation: 800 (homestay + RV) Tickets: 1050 (Sayram Lake 145 + Kalajun 275 + Nalati 300) Meals: 1000 Others: 350 (horse riding/photo fees) ———————————— 💡 Pre-trip Essentials: 1️⃣ ID card + border pass (required for Kalajun) 2️⃣ Sunscreen trio: arm sleeves/face mask/spray 3️⃣ Large temperature difference day and night: thin down jacket + straw hat combo
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