The best time to travel to Yili is from May to August each year. During this time period, the natural scenery of Yili is particularly captivating, with the following specific advantages:?
May to June: Wildflowers and lavender bloom all over the mountains, creating a mesmerizing landscape. At this time, flowers on the grasslands compete to bloom, and you can see colorful wildflowers by the Sailimu Lake, as if the earth has been covered with a layer of flower blankets.?
Mid-June: The Duku Highway opens, and tourists can experience this famous highway and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.?
July to August: The fruits are fragrant, and the climate is pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities. At this time, herds of cattle and sheep graze on the grasslands, and herdsmen engage in traditional sheep herding activities, adding a lot of vitality to this place.?
Moreover, April to October is also the peak tourist season in Yili, but in comparison, the scenery from May to August is the most captivating, and the activities are the most abundant. Therefore, if you plan to travel to Yili, it is recommended to choose this time period.?