The tourism routes in Yili Prefecture are very rich. Here are several recommended tourism routes covering different attractions and experiences:?
1. 6-Day Hidden Gem Route:?
D1: Urumqi – S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe?
D2: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Kazanqi – Yining?
D3: Yining – Zhaosu Jade Lake – Tekes?
D4: Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
D5: Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
D6: Nalati Town – Duku Highway – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Urumqi?
2. 7-Day 6-Night Comprehensive Itinerary Route:?
Day1: Urumqi – S101 National Defense Highway – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe County/Shuanghe?
Day2: Jinghe County/Shuanghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou – Lavender Garden – Yining Liuxing Street?
Day3: Yining – Yizhao Highway – Xiata – Zhaosu?
Day4: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai?
Day5: Qiongkushitai – Karajun – Tekes?
Day6: Tekes – Bayinbuluk Grassland – Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn Sunset?
Day7: Bayinbuluk – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Aerial Grassland?
Day8: Nalati – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
3. Cultural and Folk Customs Experience Tour Route:?
Starting from Urumqi City, passing through Kuitun City and the Duku Highway, explore the Tangbula ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ scenic area in Nilke County. Then visit the Nalati scenic area in Xinyuan County, the Kuerdening scenic area in Gongliu County, and the Karajun scenic area in Tekes County. Finally, arrive at the Yizhao Highway, visit the Baishifeng Tourism Scenic Road, and end at the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Liuxing Street scenic areas in Yining City.?
4. Flower Blooming Yili Hiking and Photography Tour Route:?
Starting from the Duku Highway, visit the Qiaerma and Tangbula ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ scenic areas in Nilke County, then proceed to the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area and Silu Zhiguang Tourism Town in Yining City. Next, head to the Nalati scenic area in Xinyuan County, the Kuerdening scenic area in Gongliu County, and the Karajun scenic area in Tekes County. Finally, visit the Tianma Tourism and Culture Park and Wetland Park scenic areas in Zhaosu County, ending in Yining City.?
These routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering various experiences such as natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and photography spots. Visitors can choose suitable routes for sightseeing based on their interests and time. Meanwhile, due to the scattered attractions in Yili Prefecture, it is recommended to travel by self-driving or chartered vehicle for more flexible itinerary arrangement.?