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Zhaosu County, in the western Ili River Valley, features stunning snow-capped mountains, layered landscapes, and vast grasslands perfect for galloping.
With a cool summer climate of 20-25°C and no mosquitoes, Zhaosu is an ideal summer resort in Xinjiang.
As a premier horse breeding base, Zhaosu is home to top stud farms and military horse farms, providing well-trained, stable horses for a safe and enjoyable riding experience.
Experience the nomadic culture of the Kazakh people by visiting their yurts, savoring traditional food, and connecting with local families to learn about their horse-loving lifestyle.
The beginner-friendly Zhaosu Horseback Riding Tour offers scenic routes with one-on-one staff escorts, ensuring safety for riders of all ages, including children as young as 5.
Welcome to Zhaosu, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains and a captivating county in Xinjiang. Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Yining Airport or Zhaosu Tianma Airport, where we'll arrange transfers to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner, meet your guide, and rest up for the adventure ahead. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore at your leisure.
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Zhaosu CountyToday's adventure mainly takes place on the rolling mountain grasslands. The terrain here is undulating, with grasslands and hills interwoven, offering magnificent scenery. On these grasslands, the chance of encountering herds of horses is high, and you'll witness the spectacular sight of thousands of horses galloping across the plains. This is an excellent photography opportunity, allowing you to capture the thrilling scenes of horse galloping and feel the vitality of the grasslands.
During the ride, you will experience the unique charm of mountain grasslands, feel the rhythm of horseback riding, and enjoy a sense of unity with nature.
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ZhaosuUnlike the mountain grasslands of the day before, This day's adventure shifts to the flat grasslands. These grasslands are very flat and open, ideal for galloping. You can freely gallop across the vast plains, feeling the wind whistle past your ears and experiencing a sense of freedom and exhilaration. The flat terrain allows you to control the horse more easily and enjoy the thrill of galloping. However, be mindful of the numerous cattle and sheep on the grasslands, and ride carefully to ensure safety.
This day's ride will give you a deeper sense of the vastness and tranquility of the grasslands.
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ZhaosuThe adventure continues with a wetland and snow mountain route. On this day, you will ride along the Ili River towards the Kazakhstan border. Along the way, you will pass through diverse landscapes such as shrubbery and sea buckthorn forests, and you might encounter wild animals like hares and pheasants, adding a touch of wilderness. The classic creeping pine area is one of the highlights of the day, offering excellent aerial photography effects and is a classic section of the Zhaosu horseback riding tour.
During the ride, you will experience the alternating landscapes of wetlands and grasslands, appreciating the diversity and richness of nature.
Creeping Pine
ZhaosuToday is the final day of the horseback riding tour and the most challenging. On this day, you will traverse the Tianshan Mountains, with some steep mountain sections that require certain riding skills and physical strength. However, the natural scenery on this day is the most spectacular of the four days. You will have the opportunity to get close to the Tianshan Mountains, touch the snow line, and even hold the highest snow of the Tianshan Mountains in summer, exploring more secrets of the Tianshan. In early spring, high-altitude areas are still covered in snow, while lower altitudes are already blooming with flowers, creating a unique natural landscape that will surely amaze you.
Deep in the Tianshan Mountains, you can also get close to the nomadic life of the Kazakh people, feel their hospitality, interact with their children, and leave with unforgettable memories.
Tianshan Mountain
ZhaosuAfter breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Zhaosu Tianma Airport or Yining Airport, bidding farewell to this beautiful land with a heart full of memories.
Local drivers familiar with the routes with years of driving experience.
Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure.
Private transportation throughout the itinerary together with air-conditioned vehicles.
Airfare listed in the itinerary with tax (eco class)
High speed Train Tickets listed in the itinerary ( 2nd Class)
Professional English speaking local tour guides.
Friendly and warm service for you during the journey.
Entrance fees for sightseeing, excursions, and activities listed in the program.
Shuttle buses and Eco Cart listed in the itinerary is arranged. ( no hidden cost)
4 star boutique hotel (2 persons shared one room)
Delicacy western style breakfast provided by the hotel.
24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.
Allowance for the guide and driver.
Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.
2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.
Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers. (7-10 USD /pax/day)
Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary. (Budget: 5-15 USD /pax/meal)
We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.
Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.
We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.
1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)
2. Typically we will take 600 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)
3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)
Our cancellation policies are very friendly.
If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.
If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.
