29 Jun - 09 Jul

ROUTE: XIJIANG: URUMQI - DUSHANZI GRAND CANYON - SAYRAM LAKE – ZHAOSU – YINING – CHENGDU 

• Guided by experienced local photographers with deep knowledge of the region. 

• Explore the magnificent geological formations of Dushanzi Grand Canyon, shaped over millions of years. 

• Witness the beauty of “The Last Tear of the Atlantic” at Sayram Lake. 

• Be amazed by the natural masterpiece of the “Body Grassland”, with its sensual, curving terrain sculpted by time. 

• Thoughtfully designed itinerary created by professional photographers — every stop chosen for light, color, and perspective. 

Group members gather at Urumqi Airport. 

Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest. 

Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Dushanzi Grand Canyon — a stunning natural wonder carved over hundreds of millions of years. 

C1: Landscape and geological photography at Dushanzi Canyon.
C2: Capture the majestic terrain — towering cliffs, deep valleys, and multi-colored rock formations. 

 Suggestions for unique experiences: 

• Walk across the Glass Bridge, the best viewpoint for admiring the canyon’s grandeur. 

• Try the zipline over the canyon for a thrilling aerial view. 

• Enjoy coffee by the cliffside with a panoramic view. 

Overnight at Xinghe Hotel. 

Sayram Lake spans 720 km², crystal-clear and mirror-like, reflecting snow-capped spruce peaks.
It is a timeless symbol of endurance — unshaken by the storms of history. 

From June to July, golden troll flowers bloom along its shores. When sunset dyes the lake amber, you’ll understand why it’s called “The Last Tear of the Atlantic.” 

C3: Landscape photography at Sayram Lake.
C4: Capture Guozigou Bridge, an architectural marvel suspended between mountain clouds — an emblem of Yili. 

Overnight at local hotel. 

Early morning departure to Huocheng Valley, where lavender blooms under a dreamy mist.
The valley overflows with the fragrance of lavender — endless waves of purple stretching toward the horizon, with the Altai Mountains in the distance, like a living Monet painting. 

C5: Lavender field photography in Huocheng. 

Afternoon:
C6: Street photography at Liuxing Street — known as the “Dopamine Street.”
A century-old cultural hub filled with colorful architecture — red roofs, teal walls, pointed domes, carved wooden balconies — all drenched in cheerful hues of yellow, turquoise, and coral pink. Every corner is a perfect photo frame. 

Then visit Ketanqi, known as the “Morocco of China.”
C7: Capture the charm of Ketanqi — its signature “Ili Blue” houses, grape trellises, and fairy-tale streets. 

Overnight in Yining. 

Zhaosu, a picturesque border town known as “The Land of Heavenly Horses” and the “Rainbow Capital of China.” 

From June to August, fields of golden rapeseed flowers bloom beneath snow mountains, where glacial streams from Hata merge with grasslands — a true paradise for photographers. 

C8: Landscape and grassland photography in Zhaosu.
Overnight in Zhaosu. 

Morning: Sunrise shoot in Zhaosu — experiment with different angles and compositions.
Afternoon: Explore “Body Grassland,” a mesmerizing landform shaped like the curves of the human body — a favorite among fine-art landscape photographers. 

C9: Sunset photography at Body Grassland.
Overnight in Zhaosu. 

Gorde Ning Grassland — the hidden gem of the Yili Valley.
A dreamlike setting of snowy peaks, pine forests, flowing streams, and rolling meadows, perfect for capturing fairytale-like nomadic portraits. 

C10: Grassland landscape photography at Gorde Ning.
Overnight in Naladi. 

At 3,000m above sea level, Naladi is known as “the place closest to the sky.”
Drive through pine forests and rolling hills to reach the Cloud Grassland, where flocks of sheep roam freely — a heavenly landscape reminiscent of Heidi’s alpine meadows. 

Overnight in Naladi. 

Free afternoon for shopping, city walks, or street photography in Yining. 

Overnight in Yining. 

Flight to Chengdu. 

Overnight in Chengdu. 

End of the journey.

• Private transportation throughout the tour. 

• Standard hotel/homestay accommodation. 

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 

• Professional tour guide & photography support. 

• Entrance fees to listed attractions. 

• Setup and preparation as per photography program. 

• Full travel insurance up to 30,000,000 VND/case. 

• Unlimited drinking water on vehicle. 

• Visa fees

• Airfare

• Personal expenses and beverages during meals 

• Single room supplement

• Optional visits or private setups outside the official program
   

*The itinerary maybe adjusted based on actual conditions; however, all scheduled sightseeing spots will be included in full.  

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