Yili Monthly Travel Guide?
Yili, this beautiful land in Xinjiang, attracts countless tourists with its spectacular natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. To help you better plan your trip to Yili, here is a Yili travel guide organized by month:?
April to May?
Recommended Scenic Spots: At this time, the grasslands of Yili begin to turn lush green, and wildflowers gradually bloom, making it a good time to admire early spring scenery. It is recommended to visit Sayram Lake to experience the azure lake water and the picturesque beauty of the surrounding scenery.?
Activity Experience: You can participate in self-drive lake tours, encountering lake and mountain scenery from different angles, or camp by the lake to watch sunrises and sunsets, enjoying tranquility and comfort.?
June to August?
Best Period: From June to August is the peak tourist season in Yili, especially from July to August, when the climate is pleasant, making it a heaven for escaping the summer heat.?
Recommended Scenic Spots:?
Sayram Lake: Xinjiang’s largest alpine gem, with azure lake water resembling a sapphire, and surrounding scenery resembling a fairy tale.?
Guozigou Bridge: A majestic and spectacular modern bridge, perfectly integrated with the natural beauty of mountains and rivers.?
Huocheng Lavender Fields: From June to July, when the lavender blooms, this place instantly transforms into China’s ‘Provence’, with large fields of purple flowers creating a romantic and charming scene.?
Nalati Grassland: Known as the ‘Aerial Grassland’, it is an excellent place for horse riding or hiking to admire the scenery, with snow-capped mountains, forests, and grasslands interwoven.?
Activity Experience: Besides admiring the scenery, you can also taste local fruits and vegetables, feeling the sweetness and coolness of summer.?
September to October?
Scenic Spot Changes: Starting in September, the forest valleys of Yili begin to display autumn colors, vibrant and colorful, making it a paradise for photographers. By the end of October, Yili transforms into a snowy world, presenting another breathtaking scenery.?
Recommended Activity: At this time, you can hike and explore Karajun Grassland, which integrates grassland, forest, and canyon, offering breathtaking landscapes such as colorful meadows.?
Recommended Travel Route?
To help you better plan your itinerary, here is a recommended Yili travel route:?
Airport pick-up in Urumqi – Hotel?
Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Stay in Kuitun?
Kuitun – In-depth lakeside tour of Sayram Lake – Huocheng Lavender Fields (seasonal from June to August) – Stay in Yining?
Yining – Yizhao Highway (expected to open in July) – Xiata Scenic Area – Stay in Zhaosu?
Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai Grassland – Stay inside Qiongkushitai Scenic Area?
Qiongkushitai – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Stay in Nalati Town?
Nalati – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Tangbula 100-Mile Gallery – Stay in Dushanzi?
Dushanzi – Anjihai Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway – Stay in Urumqi?
Airport transfer in Urumqi?
I hope this Yili monthly travel guide can provide useful reference for your trip and wish you a pleasant journey!?