Traveling to Yili at the end of July allows you to appreciate Yili’s unparalleled beautiful scenery and experience a wealth of tourist activities. Below is a detailed travel guide:?
I. Best Travel Time?
The end of July is the peak travel season in Yili. At this time, the Duku Highway is open, and lavender is also in bloom. Mountains, lakes, grasslands, and flower seas all showcase stunning scenery, making it the best time to visit Yili.?
II. Must-visit Attractions?
Sayram Lake: Xinjiang’s largest alpine gem, with lake water as blue as a sapphire and scenery around like a fairy tale. You can drive around the lake to encounter lake and mountain scenery from different angles, or camp by the lake to watch sunrises and sunsets.?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Aerial Grassland’, it is a perfect place for horse riding or hiking to appreciate the scenery, with snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands intertwined.?
Xiata Forest Park: It is recommended to leave early in the morning. The hike takes a long time, but the scenery is breathtaking. The weather is changeable, so be prepared with a windbreaker.?
Duku Highway: Driving on the Duku Highway is a must-experience item on the Yili route. The scenery along the way ranges from mountains to canyons, from forests to grasslands, breathtakingly beautiful.?
III. Itinerary Recommendations?
Below is a recommended 7-day Yili travel itinerary:?
Day 1: Urumqi-S101 Highway-Jinghe County?
Or Urumqi-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Bole?
, choose based on specific circumstances.?
Day 2: Jinghe County-Sayram Lake-Yining?
Or Bole-Sayram Lake-Lavender Fields-Yining?
Day 3: Yining-Six Star Street-Kazhanqi Ethnic Street-Yizhao Highway-Xiata?
Or Yining-Yizhao Highway-Xiata-Tekes?
Day 4: Xiata exploration-Tekes?
Or Tekes-Qiongkushitai-Tekes?
Day 5: Tekes-Qiaxi-Xinyuan County?
Or Tekes-Nalati Grassland-Nalati?
Day 6: Xinyuan County-Nalati exploration?
Or spend more time exploring Nalati Grassland, such as horse riding and hiking.?
Day 7: Nalati-Duku Highway-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi?
Or Nalati-Duku Highway-Urumqi?
, to end your pleasant trip to Yili.?
IV. Accommodation and Dining?
July to August is the peak travel period in Xinjiang. Hotel and homestay prices in the Yili area are generally high. It is recommended to book accommodation in advance to save budget.?
. Meanwhile, Xinjiang cuisine is also an indispensable part of the trip, such as grilled mutton skewers, hand-grabbed rice, and lagemen noodles, all of which are delicious not to be missed.?
V. Precautions?
Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in the Yili area are intense. It is recommended to bring sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher, and wear sunglasses, hats, and other sunscreen items.?
Warm clothing: Although summer temperatures are high, mountain weather is changeable. It is recommended to bring insulating clothing such as a windbreaker.?
Safety: Pay attention to road conditions and safe driving when self-driving, or you can choose to rent a car and drive yourself or hire a driver.?
I hope this Yili travel guide at the end of July can provide useful references and assistance for your trip.?