Winter Trip to Sayram Lake Blue Ice, 2 6 Person Small Group Carpool Tour, Licensed Travel Agency Quotation Available

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Winter Wonderland:Sayram Lake Blue Ice Season 2-6 Person Carpool Small Group In-Depth Exploration
🌌 Route Highlights:A Superior Encounter of Blue Ice and Starry Sky
Sayram Lake, a high mountain lake known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” transforms into a kingdom of ice and snow in winter. Every year from December to February, the lake surface freezes to form a blue ice layer 20-30 centimeters thick, refracting deep blue light in the sunlight and forming a rare winter landscape in China together with the distant snow mountains and forests. In 2026 the scenic area launches the “Blue Ice + Starry Sky” themed route, where visitors can experience three core activities:
Blue Ice Hiking:Hike 3 kilometers along the lakeshore to observe up close the layered “bubble ice” in the ice layer. These landscapes, formed by the freezing of methane gas released by plants at the lake bottom, resemble a suspended forest of ice crystals.
Starry Sky Photography:The Songshutou viewing platform in the scenic area opens at night, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes. Visitors can photograph the stunning scene of the Milky Way and blue ice in the same frame from the high ground at an altitude of 2,073 meters.
Ice Activities:In assessed ice areas, ice bicycles and curling experiences are open, limited to 200 people per day, requiring advance reservation.
🗓 ️Simple Itinerary:5 Days 4 Nights Immersive Experience
[Day1:Urumqi Assembly]
Transportation:Fly from various places to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides 24-hour airport pickup service, with a 7-seat luxury business vehicle (all prices quoted are reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quote!) to the downtown hotel.

Winter Wonderland: Sayram Lake Blue Ice Season 2-6 Person Carpool Small Group In-Depth ExplorationAccommodation:Stay at a four-star standard hotel, with rooms equipped with floor heating and humidifiers.
Dinner:Taste Xinjiang specialty clay pot hotpot, about 60 yuan per person.
[Day2:Urumqi→Sayram Lake]
Transportation:In the early morning, take a 9-seat luxury MPV (all prices quoted are reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quote!) westward along the Lianhuo Expressway, with a rest stop at Kuitun Service Area. The whole journey is about 550 kilometers, with a driving time of about 6 hours.
Highlights:
Arrive at the east gate of the scenic area at 14:00 and transfer to the scenic shuttle bus (included in the ticket) to begin the lake tour.
Key Stops:
Moon Bay:A prime spot for photographing blue ice and snow mountain reflections.
Waterfront Beach:Feed naturally growing swans up close; the scenic area provides special feed (10 yuan/bag).
Dianjiang Platform:Climb high to overlook the panoramic lake surface; in winter the ice coverage reaches 98%.

🌌Route Highlights: A Superior Encounter of Blue Ice and Starry SkyAccommodation:Stay at the Blue Ice Starry Sky RV Campground in the scenic area. Each RV is equipped with a stargazing skylight and electric blankets, reference price 800 yuan/night (including breakfast).
[Day3:Sayram Lake In-Depth Exploration]
Sunrise Photography:Arrive at the Songshutou viewing platform before 08:30, using the portable folding chairs and warm patches provided by the travel agency (free use).
Ice Activities:10:00-12:00 experience ice bicycles (50 yuan/hour) and curling (30 yuan/).
Lunch:The RV campground provides high whitefish hotpot, about 80 yuan per person.
Afternoon:Self-drive around the lake (self-drive tickets require advance reservation, 145 yuan/person), with key photo stops at the S-curve road and the internet-famous ice crack wall.
Evening:At 20:00 join the “Blue Ice Starry Sky Class” organized by the scenic area, where a professional photographer guides mobile phone stargazing photography techniques.
[Day4:Sayram Lake→Yining]
Transportation:Depart at 09:00 by 19-seat minibus (all prices quoted are reference vehicle prices; the specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quote!) to Yining City, about 150 kilometers, with a driving time of about 2.5 hours.
Highlights:

Sayram Lake, a high mountain lake known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” transforms into a kingdom of ice and snow in winter. Every year from December to February, the lake surface freezes to form a blue ice layer 20-30 centimeters thick, refracting deep blue light in the sunlight and forming a rare winter landscape in China together with the distant snow mountains and forests. In 2026 the scenic area launches the “Blue Ice + Starry Sky” themed route, where visitors can experience three core activities:Guozigou Bridge Viewing Platform:Photograph China’s most beautiful bridge together with the blue ice lake surface in the same frame.
Kazanqi Folk Village:Experience traditional handicrafts of various ethnic groups and take a horse-drawn carriage tour (30 yuan/person).
Dinner:Taste century-old handmade ice cream at the “Gulandam” ice cream shop on Liuxing Street (15 yuan/scoop).
Accommodation:Stay at a four-star hotel in Yining, reference price 400 yuan/night.
[Day5:Yining→Urumqi Return]
Morning:Free time; recommended to visit the Ili River landscape belt to photograph winter morning mist.

No need to worry about traveling across northern and southern Xinjiang; professional customized vehicle service for customized free travel, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, dedicated customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (same number on WeChat, can be added)
Transportation:Return to Urumqi by 7-seat business vehicle before 12:00, arriving at about 18:30; airport drop-off service requires advance reservation.
💰 Price Description:Transparent Consumption System
Base Tour Fee:Adults 3,980 yuan/person, children 2,580 yuan/person (without bed)

Blue Ice Hiking: Hike 3 kilometers along the lakeshore to observe up close the layered “bubble ice” in the ice layer. These landscapes, formed by the freezing of methane gas released by plants at the lake bottom, resemble a suspended forest of ice crystals.Included Items:
Transportation:Full vehicle use from Urumqi start to finish (including fuel and tolls)
Accommodation:4 nights accommodation (1 night scenic area RV + 2 nights Yining four-star + 1 night Urumqi four-star)
Meals:4 breakfasts and 3 main meals (main meal standard 60 yuan/person)
Tickets:Sayram Lake ticket + shuttle bus + self-drive reservation fee
Services:Professional driver-guide, travel insurance, warm patches and other supplies
Optional Paid Items:
Ice Activities:Bicycle 50 yuan/hour, curling 30 yuan/
Specialty Dining:High whitefish hotpot 80 yuan/person, handmade ice cream 15 yuan/scoop
：If separate room occupancy is required, a supplement of 600 yuan/night applies

Starry Sky Photography: The Songshutou viewing platform in the scenic area opens at night, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes. Visitors can photograph the stunning scene of the Milky Way and blue ice in the same frame from the high ground at an altitude of 2,073 meters.Price Fluctuation Description:
December 20-January 10 is the excellent blue ice viewing period, tour fee increases by 10%
During Spring Festival (January 28-February 4) tour fee increases by 20%
The specific price is subject to confirmation on the day the contract is signed and may change with market supply and demand
📞 Registration Method:Professional Service Guarantee
You can register through the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide:
Pre-Trip Guide:Send the “Winter Sayram Lake Equipment Checklist” and “Altitude Sickness Prevention Manual”
Itinerary Customization:Change accommodation standards or add extended attractions such as Nalati Grassland according to tourist needs
Real-Time Communication:Establish a dedicated service group, with daily broadcasts of weather and road conditions
📜 Fee Description and Service Commitment

Ice Activities: In assessed ice areas, ice bicycles and curling experiences are open, limited to 200 people per day, requiring advance reservation.Included Fees:Details listed in the contract, no hidden consumption
Vehicle Standards:Licensed operating vehicles with 7-55 seats, each equipped with a first-aid kit and onboard charging equipment
Driver Qualifications:More than 10 years of driving experience, having passed special training in plateau driving and first-aid knowledge
No-Shopping Itinerary Guarantee:No shopping stops are arranged throughout the itinerary; the guide provides professional commentary service
Emergency Plan:In case of extreme weather, both parties may agree to change the itinerary order or replace with alternative attractions such as Huocheng Ski Resort
⚠ ️Notes:Safety and Experience Equally Important
Equipment Requirements:Must bring non-slip snow boots (sole tread depth ≥3mm), thickened down jackets (down fill ≥200g), touchscreen gloves
Photography Notice:Ice activities must be conducted within the scenic area’s designated areas; climbing ice walls or entering unopened areas is prohibited
Children Policy:Children under 1.2 meters are exempt from tickets but require a seat and bed
Single Registration:We will do our best to arrange room sharing; if sharing is not possible, a supplement is required
Winter Sayram Lake is a visual feast gifted by nature. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, through standardized service processes and localized resource integration, creates a safe and comfortable in-depth experience for visitors. For specific itinerary details and real-time availability information, consult the customer service manager for professional answers.
For Xinjiang travel, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency; customized vehicle travel is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234 Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233