The best time to visit Yili is from April to October each year, with May to August being the optimal travel period.?
The peak tourist season in Yili is from April to October. From April to June, spring in Yili brings everything back to life, especially the flowers on the grasslands blooming in competition, such as the apricot blossoms in Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley and the wildflowers in Nalati Grassland, creating a dazzling and enchanting scenery. From July to August, summer in Yili has a pleasant climate, fragrant fruits, and lush grasslands, making it a summer resort. At this time, you can also admire the purple sea of lavender fields in Huocheng. In September, Yili begins to show autumn colors, with leaves turning from green to yellow and then red, coloring the forests, such as the autumn scenery in Bayinbuluke Wetland Park and Karajun Grassland, which are both worth seeing. At the end of October, Yili turns into a snow-covered world, which is also a good choice for tourists who love snowscapes.?
Specifically, the best time to visit Yili is from mid-to-late May to mid-July. From mid-to-late May, there are relatively fewer tourists, the attractions are not crowded, the grass has started to turn green, and there is still plenty of snow on the mountains, providing excellent photo opportunities. In June, the weather is stable, the grasslands are picturesque, and the Duku Highway is also open for traffic. In July, both the Duku Highway and the Yizhao Highway are fully open, the weather is sunny, the grasslands are extremely green, but prices will also be relatively high and there will be more tourists.?
Therefore, you can choose the most suitable month to travel to Yili during its peak tourist season according to your own schedule and preferences.?