There are multiple itinerary plans to choose from for a seven-day tour in Ili. Here is a recommended seven-day tour plan:**?
Day 1: Arrive in Yining to start your journey in Ili. You can choose to stroll around the downtown area of Yining to adapt to the local environment and prepare for the upcoming itinerary.?
Day 2: Depart from Yining to head towards Sayram Lake. Sayram Lake is only 150 kilometers away from Yining, making it a reasonable itinerary. Here, you can enjoy yourself, admire the lakeside scenery, and choose to return to Yining City for rest in the evening or stay at an RV campsite near Sayram Lake.?
Day 3: Continue exploring the sunrise beauty of Sayram Lake, then cross the Guozigou Bridge to arrive at Qiongkushitai Village to feel the raw beauty. In the afternoon, you can return to Yining City to visit Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area to experience local culture.?
Day 4: Depart from Yining City to head towards Karajun Grassland or Zhaosu County. At Karajun Grassland, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the grassland and snowy mountains. If you choose to go to Zhaosu, you can visit Zhaosu Jade Lake to admire the miracle of blue ice, and visit Tianma Bathing River to experience the charm of equestrian culture.?
Day 5: Spend the whole day in Zhaosu, or head towards Tekes Eight Trigrams City. In Zhaosu, you can visit the Xiata Ancient Road and view the Muzart Glacier from afar. If you choose to go to Tekes, you can experience the unique charm of this city built according to the layout of the eight trigrams.?
Day 6: Depart from Tekes or Zhaosu to head towards Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is known as the ‘Pearl of the Tianshan Mountains’. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland to your heart’s content. In the evening, you can choose to stay in Nalati Town to experience the peaceful night on the grassland.?
Day 7: Depart from Nalati Town to end this unforgettable journey in Ili. You can choose to return to Urumqi along G217 Highway, or select another suitable route for your return trip based on your itinerary.?
During your seven-day tour in Ili, you can also choose to visit attractions such as Lavender Manor, Six Star Street, Duku Highway, and Tangbula Fairy Lake based on your personal interests and schedule, to experience the diverse charm of Ili.?
. Meanwhile, avoid entering scenic areas during peak times. You can choose a suitable time to enter to avoid crowds.?
. I hope you can gain lots of wonderful memories during your seven-day tour in Ili!?