Visiting Yili in mid-September is a good choice, as the autumn scenery in Yili is still beautiful at this time, with fewer tourists and high cost-effectiveness.?
Scenery:?
In mid-September, although some grasslands in Yili have turned yellow, they still have a unique autumn charm. For example, the Qiongku Mountains are still lush and green, and Xiata maintains its beauty. After a few rains, the snow-capped mountains of Qiongku become even more spectacular.?
The best time to view the autumn colors in Kuerdening Scenic Area is from mid-to-late September to mid-October, when the leaves of trees such as aspen, birch, wild apricot, and poplar are colorful, with a beautiful mix of gold, red, and orange.?
Scenic spots such as Sayram Lake and Nalati, although the grass is yellow, the snow-capped mountains and lakes are still breathtakingly beautiful, especially when the weather is good.?
Travel experience:?
In mid-September, the number of tourists in Yili decreases significantly, the scenic areas are not crowded, there are fewer self-driving cars, and hotel accommodation prices have also decreased accordingly, greatly enhancing the experience.?
Visiting Yili at this time makes it easier to purchase self-driving tickets without having to struggle in the crowd, and every photo can become a wallpaper.?
Cost-effectiveness:?
Visiting Yili in September is very cost-effective. Since it is not the peak season, prices will be much lower than during the peak season, making it suitable for those with a limited budget.?
Meanwhile, with fewer tourists, you can more deeply feel the vast and desolate beauty of Xinjiang, as well as the unique snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands in autumn.?
In summary, visiting Yili in mid-September allows you to enjoy unique autumn scenery and a cost-effective travel experience with fewer tourists. However, due to the large temperature difference between morning and night in Xinjiang, tourists are advised to keep warm and pay attention to scenic area requirements, reservation/ticketing requirements, self-driving requirements, opening hours, and other information in advance to better arrange their itinerary.?