When traveling to Yili in September, there are several must-visit attractions:?
Kalajun Grassland: This is a highlight of the Yili River Valley, famous for its vast grassland, magnificent mountains, and rich biodiversity. Here, you can walk on the golden grass and enjoy the beautiful scenery that contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds, or ride horses to feel the joy of freedom. The ticket price for Kalajun Grassland is 170 yuan, and it is open from 08:00 to 20:00.?
Kuerdining Scenic Area: The autumn scenery in Kuerdining reaches its best viewing period from mid-to-late September to mid-October each year, making it the earliest and most splendid autumn scenery in Yili Prefecture. The scenic area includes multiple tourist routes such as East Gully, West Gully, and Middle Gully, each hiding autumn surprises, such as the ancient wild fruit trees in West Gully, Moon Bay and Lazigou in Middle Gully, and the Ten-Mile Gallery in East Gully.?
Sayram Lake: This is one of the larger alpine lakes in Xinjiang, known as the "Last Drop of Tears from the Atlantic Ocean". Taking a walk along the lake, you can admire the beautiful scenery of the blue lake water reflected against the surrounding snow-capped mountains, and feel the peaceful and mysterious atmosphere. The ticket price for Sayram Lake is 72.5 yuan, and it is open all day.?
Guozigou Bridge: This bridge spans the Guozigou Gorge, offering a spectacular view. You can hike along the valley to enjoy the natural scenery along the way, or take a cable car up the mountain to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Guozigou Gorge. The bridge is free and open all day.?
In addition, Swan Lake and Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn River are also worth visiting. Swan Lake is Asia’s largest swan nature reserve, where a large number of swans gather from June to September each year. Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn River is a famous landscape formed by the Kaidu River winding through the grassland. You can ride horses to explore the grassland and experience the lifestyle of grassland herdsmen.?
In planning your itinerary, you can arrange it according to your own time and preferences. Generally speaking, you can first arrive in the city of Yining for exploration, and then head to scenic spots such as Kalajun Grassland, Kuerdining Scenic Area, Guozigou Bridge, and Sayram Lake. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and travel recommendations, and you can choose based on your own interests.?
In general, Yili in September is a charming tourist destination, worth exploring both for its natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?