Traveling from Jinan to Ili, you can choose various ways such as self-drive tours, group tours, or free-and-easy tours, and along the way, you will enjoy abundant natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?
Self-drive tours are a popular choice. You can depart from Jinan and head west, passing through Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and finally arriving in Ili, Xinjiang. This route will take you through different geographical regions and allow you to experience diverse natural scenery, such as the plateau scenery of Qinghai Lake, the steepness of Tianshan Grand Canyon, and the vastness of Nalati Grasslands?
. During a self-drive tour, it is recommended to make thorough preparations before departure, including familiarizing yourself with the climate along the way, preparing necessities, abiding by traffic rules, and respecting local customs?
If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can choose to join a group tour. For example, some travel agencies offer large group tours from Jinan to the Ili Grasslands in Xinjiang, which include taking a plane or train to Urumqi, visiting the Tianshan Mountains, arriving at Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture to tour Nalati Grasslands and Karajun Grasslands, and other attractions?
. Furthermore, some travel agencies offer free-and-easy travel products between Jinan and Ili, Xinjiang, including flight information, hotel accommodations, and a rich variety of scenic spot tours such as Sayram Lake, Zhaosu Flower Sea, and Huocheng Lavender Fields?
In Ili, you will have the opportunity to experience the nomadic culture of the Kazakhs, visit the famous Nalati Grasslands and Karajun Grasslands, and feel the special charm of "the south of the Great Wall"?
. In addition, you can visit the Khorgos Port to learn about the history and current state of trade?
. If you are interested in history and culture, you can also stop by Urumqi to familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Xinjiang and taste local cuisine?
No matter which way you choose to travel, the journey from Jinan to Ili will be an unforgettable experience. During the trip, please be sure to pay attention to safety, abide by local regulations and customs, and enjoy this wonderful trip?