There are multiple options for a seven-day Yili travel itinerary. Here are two detailed route plans:?
Route 1:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, pick up the car, and stay at a hotel near the airport. Free time to experience the local culture.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. Stay overnight at a homestay in Huocheng.?
Day 3: Depart from Huocheng and head to Xiata in Zhaosu, enjoy the beauty of the Tianshan Flower Sea, and stay overnight at the Xiata Hot Spring Hotel.?
Day 4: Depart from Xiata and head to Qiongkushitai, experience hiking on the Xiata Glacier, and stay overnight at a homestay in Qiongkushitai.?
Day 5: Depart from Qiongkushitai and head to Tekes, try horse riding on the Qiongkushitai Wusun Ancient Road, and stay overnight at a homestay in Tekes.?
Day 6: Depart from Tekes and head to Bayanbulak, stay at a self-driving campsite, and enjoy the scenery along the way.?
Day 7: End the trip and return to Urumqi?
Route 2:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, free time to taste the unique Xinjiang cuisine.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the sunrise. Stay overnight at a campervan campsite near Sayram Lake.?
Day 3: Depart from Sayram Lake and head to Guozigou, crossing the Guozigou Bridge. In the afternoon, arrive in Yining City and visit the old town of Yining.?
Day 4: Depart from Yining and head to Zhaosu County to visit Zhaosu Jade Lake. Stay overnight at a hotel in Zhaosu County.?
Day 5: Depart from Zhaosu and head to Tekes to visit the Xiata Ancient Road. In the afternoon, visit the Tekes Bagua City and stay overnight at a hotel in Tekes County.?
Day 6: Depart from Tekes and head to Nalati Grassland to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland. Stay overnight in Nalati Town.?
Day 7: Depart from Nalati and return to Urumqi?
Both routes cover multiple famous attractions in the Yili region, and tourists can choose according to their interests and schedules. During the trip, they can also taste local cuisine and experience the folk customs of Yili.?