The recommended five-day itinerary for Yili is as follows:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Yining?
Depart from Urumqi and head to Yining City, the capital of the Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture. You can choose to travel by plane or coach, with a journey time of about 7 hours. Upon arrival, rest in the downtown area to adapt to the plateau climate, and in the evening, you can visit the local night market to taste local cuisine such as lamb skewers and roast buns.?
Day 2: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou?
In the morning, depart from Yining and head to Sayram Lake, known as the?
. The ticket price for Sayram Lake, including the shuttle bus fee, is 145 yuan per person.?
In the afternoon, head to Guozigou to enjoy the scenery and cuisine. The roast meat and naan at Guozigou Grand Hotel are highly recommended.?
Day 3: Guozigou – Karajun Grassland – Tekes Eight Trigrams City?
In the morning, depart from Guozigou and head to Karajun Grassland. Karajun Grassland features magnificent mountains, clear lakes, and vast pastures, making it a rare alpine natural grassland of high quality.?
. The ticket price is 140 yuan, including the shuttle bus fee.?
After visiting Karajun Grassland, head to Tekes Eight Trigrams City. Tekes is the only city in China that follows the layout of the eight trigrams and has high historical and cultural value.?
Day 4: Tekes Eight Trigrams City – Nalati Grassland?
Depart from Tekes Eight Trigrams City and head to Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is one of the famous grasslands in Xinjiang, where you can experience horse riding, archery, and other ethnic customs activities.?
. The ticket price for Nalati Grassland, including the shuttle bus fee, is 135 yuan per person.?
You can choose to stay in Nalati Town at night to prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 5: Nalati – Urumqi/Return to the departure point?
In the morning, depart from Nalati and you can choose to return to Urumqi or continue with other itineraries. If returning to Urumqi, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang along the way, ending your pleasant five-day tour of Yili.?
This itinerary covers the main attractions of Yili, including magnificent grasslands, beautiful lakes, and cities with rich historical and cultural values, allowing you to fully experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Yili. During the trip, you can also taste the unique cuisine of Xinjiang, such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and large plate chicken.?
, let the taste buds enjoy a feast too.?