The best tourism route in Xinjiang during summer is the Yili Grand Circle Route. This route covers the most beautiful landscapes in Xinjiang along the way, and the attractions are densely distributed, with essence and concentration of scenery, making it ideal for summer travel. The specific route is: Urumqi → Sayram Lake → Xiata → Tekes → Qiongkushitai → Nalati → Bayinbuluke → Tangbula → Duku Highway → Urumqi.
The Yili Grand Circle Route boasts rich natural landscapes and cultural customs. You can wake up by Sayram Lake in the morning to admire the beautiful scenery with mist hovering over the lake; head to Huocheng Lavender Manor at noon, immersing yourself in a sea of purple flowers with fragrant scents wafting through the air; at dusk, watch the sunset on the Xiata Grasslands, where glaciers reflect the golden sunlight, casting a layer of gold on the entire world. In addition, attractions such as Tekes Eight Trigrams City, Karajun Grasslands, Qiongkushitai, Nalati Grasslands, and Swan Lake in Bayinbuluke are all places that make people reluctant to leave.
This route is not only beautiful in scenery but also offers an extremely strong sense of experience. You can chase and play on the Nalati Grasslands, feeling the vastness and freedom of nature; under the starry sky of Qiongkushitai, experience the awe-inspiring view from a "god’s perspective"; by the Swan Lake in Bayinbuluke, admire the breathtaking natural scenery; in Tangbula’s "Hundred-Mile Gallery", enjoy the fun of driving.
In general, the Yili Grand Circle Route is the top choice for tourism in Xinjiang during summer. Whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, it will bring you endless surprises and moving moments.