The travel route from Kuqa to Yili mainly follows the Duku Highway, where you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery and multiple classic attractions along the way.?
The specific route is as follows:?
Departure and Initial Section:?
Starting from Kuqa in southern Xinjiang, you will first head north along the southern section of the Duku Highway.?
The initial section of the route will pass through the red Yadan landform and Grand Canyon of southern Xinjiang, as well as attractions such as the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon.?
Midway Attractions:?
As the trip progresses, you will arrive at Bayinbrook, a plateau grassland where you can admire distant snow-capped mountains and livestock such as cows, sheep, and horses on the grassland.?
Next is the Nalati Grassland, a typical view of Ili, with snow-capped fir trees, flower meadows, and babbling streams.?
Subsequent Attractions and Final Destination:?
Continuing forward, you will pass through places such as Tekes and Zhaosu, among which Zhaosu’s Xiata Scenic Area is also worth visiting.?
Finally, head to Yining via the Yizhao Highway, where you can visit the Guozigou Valley and Sayram Lake along the way.?
Near Yining, you can also choose to visit places such as Princess Jieyou Lavender Farm and Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area.?
Return Recommendations:?
If you plan to return to Urumqi, consider crossing the Anjihai Grand Canyon as part of your return route.?
This route not only covers magnificent natural landscapes such as canyons, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, etc., but also passes through multiple regions with ethnic characteristics, allowing tourists to fully experience the diverse culture and local customs of Xinjiang. During the trip, it is recommended to selectively visit various attractions based on personal interests and schedule to ensure a rich and comfortable itinerary.?