When traveling to Yili, Xinjiang during the National Day holiday, there are multiple recommended routes. Here are three classic routes:?
Route 1: 11-Day Loop Full Guide?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake, about 5.5 hours by car. Recommended accommodation at Sayram Lake.?
Day 2: Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining, about 2 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Yining.?
Day 3: CityWalk in Yining City. Recommended accommodation in Yining.?
Day 4: Yining – Yizhao Highway – Zhaosu, about 3 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Zhaosu.?
Day 5: Zhaosu – Xiata, about 1.5 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Xiata.?
Day 6: Xiata Scenic Area. Recommended accommodation in Xiata.?
Day 7: Xiata – Qiongkushitai, about 5 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Qiongkushitai.?
Day 8: Qiongkushitai. Recommended accommodation in Qiongkushitai.?
Day 9: Qiongkushitai – Tekes Eight Trigrams City – Gongliu, about 4 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Gongliu.?
Day 10: Gongliu – Nalati, about 3 hours by car. Recommended accommodation in Nalati.?
Day 11: Nalati – Duku Highway (north section in reverse) – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Urumqi, about 8 hours by car.?
Route 2: 11-Day In-Depth Tour?
D1: Airport pickup in Yining and check into the hotel.?
D2: Departing from Yining, visit Sayram Lake. Stay overnight at the RV campsite in Sayram Lake Scenic Area.?
D3: Play around Sayram Lake, pass through Guozigou Bridge, visit Lavender Base and Kazanqi Folk Village. Stay overnight in Zhaosu.?
D4: Departing from Zhaosu, visit Xiata National Park. Stay overnight at the hot spring hotel in Xiata Scenic Area.?
D5: Departing from Xiata Scenic Area, visit Qiongkushitai. Stay overnight in Qiongkushitai Village.?
D6: Spend the whole day in Qiongkushitai Village (free time).?
D7: Departing from Qiongkushitai, visit Nalati River Valley Grassland. Stay overnight in Nalati Town.?
D8: Play in Nalati Aerial Grassland. Stay overnight in Nalati Town (free time).?
D9: Departing from Nalati, visit Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, Fairy Lake, and the northern section of Duku Highway. Stay overnight in Dushanzi.?
D10: Departing from Dushanzi, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, S101 National Defense Highway, and Seven-Colored Danxia. Stay overnight in Urumqi.?
D11: Airport transfer in Urumqi.?
Route 3: Cultural Customs Experience Tour (adjustable to 11 days)?
Departing from Urumqi, passing through Kuitun City, Duku Highway, Nilek County, Xinyuan County, Gongliu County, Tekes County, Zhaosu County, Yizhao Highway, Chabuchar Xibo Autonomous County, and finally returning to Yining. The route covers many cultural and natural attractions, such as Jinxiuyuan Garden, Tangbula ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’ Scenic Area, Nalati Scenic Area, Kalajun Scenic Area, Tianma Tourism and Culture Park, etc.?
These three routes cover Yili’s natural scenery, in-depth experiences, and cultural customs, and can be selected based on personal preferences and schedule. No matter which route you choose, you will fully appreciate the beauty and charm of Yili.?