The main ways to travel to Yili independently without joining a tour group include the following:?
You can choose to self-drive, use public transportation, or carpool.?
Self-driving:?
Self-driving is the most flexible way. You can explore the beautiful scenery of Yili at your own pace. However, it should be noted that Yili is a large area. Before self-driving, you need to plan your route and time in advance to ensure safe driving.?
When renting a car, it is best to choose a large platform and purchase full insurance. Carefully inspect the car and take photos for records when picking it up.?
Using Public Transportation:?
From places like Urumqi, you can take a train or plane to Yining City and then use local public transportation such as buses to visit various attractions.?
Yili Prefecture Automobile Passenger Transport Terminal provides bus tickets to Tekes, Zhaosu, Xinyuan, Gongliu, and other places. You can also directly carpool with a small car at the passenger station.?
Carpooling:?
Carpooling is an economical way. You can contact local carpooling services or directly carpool at the passenger station to various attractions.?
When carpooling, you need to contact the driver in advance and arrange the itinerary. You can also contact the driver from the trip outbound to help arrange the return trip.?
In addition, during the trip, you can also refer to some free-and-easy travel routes and tips, such as departing from Urumqi, passing through Sayram Lake, Guozigou Valley, Yining, Tekes, Karajun, Zhaosu, Nalati, and other places, and eventually returning to Urumqi for an in-depth tour.?
These routes and tips can help you better plan your trip to Yili.?
In short, there are various ways to travel to Yili independently without joining a tour group. You can choose the most suitable way according to your needs and budget.?