A three-day travel guide to Yili, Xinjiang can include the following itinerary:?
Day 1: Yining City and Surroundings?
Morning: After arriving in Yining City, you can first visit Kazangqi Folk Tourism Area, which is full of ethnic customs and colorful houses that are perfect for taking photos.?
Noon: Taste local delicacies in Yining City, such as hand-grabbed rice and roasted stuffed buns.?
Afternoon: Visit Liuxing Street, where the unique hexagonal block layout is impressive, and sample various local delicacies at the same time.?
Evening: You can choose to stay at a hotel or homestay in Yining City to rest and recharge.?
Day 2: Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge?
Early Morning: Get up early to head to Sayram Lake to watch the magnificent sunrise. Known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", the lake water is clear and blue, contrasting beautifully with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.?
Morning to Afternoon: Take a self-driving or walking tour around Sayram Lake to appreciate the lake and mountains from different angles. Stop and take photos at attractions such as the Waterfront Beach and the Commanding Heights. For lunch, enjoy local cuisine at a lakeside restaurant, such as fresh and tender coregonus soius.?
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Evening: Choose to stay at a homestay or hotel near Sayram Lake, and enjoy the starry sky at night.?
Day 3: Nalati Grassland and Return Trip?
Morning: Head to Nalati Grassland, which is an aerial grassland, magnificent and vast, where galloping on horseback is extremely enjoyable. In spring, the snow-capped mountains are still visible at Nalati Grassland, with the snow and ice on the ground just beginning to melt, and white wild lilies starting to bloom, filling the air with the scent of spring.?
Afternoon: Depending on your return time, you can choose to continue exploring Nalati Grassland or return to Yining City. If time permits, you can also visit the Tuergen Apricot Flower Valley, where there are ten thousand mu of primitive wild apricot forests, known as the "most beautiful April day on earth", which is perfect for taking photos as a keepsake.?
Evening: According to the return flight or train schedule, go to the airport or train station in a timely manner to end your pleasant trip to Yili.?
During the trip, you can also taste the local delicacies in Yili, such as roast whole sheep and hand-grabbed rice, to feel the unique charm of the border area.?
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