August is the prime tourist season in Yili, Xinjiang, when the grasslands are lush, wildflowers bloom freely, and the climate is pleasant, making it a paradise for escaping the summer heat. Here are recommended tourist attractions and related introductions:?
Sayram Lake:?
Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake is as blue as a gem, backed by snow-capped mountains, with vast grasslands and wildflowers all around, creating breathtaking scenery.?
Visitors can drive around the lake to encounter the lake and mountains from different angles, or camp by the lake to watch sunrises and sunsets.?
Nalati Grassland:?
One of the four major grasslands in the world, it is known as ‘China’s most beautiful air grassland’, with meadows intertwined with forests and snow-capped peaks connected to streams, as if entering a fairy tale world.?
Visitors can ride horses or hike to admire the scenery and enjoy afternoon tea on the grassland.?
Kalajun Grassland:?
The largest grassland in Xinjiang, integrating grasslands, forests, and canyons, August is the season when the grasslands are lush and flowers are in full bloom.?
Visitors can hike among them and overlook the magnificent scenery of the grasslands, enjoying the vast grasslands, clear rivers, and the beautiful sight of herds of cattle and sheep.?
Huocheng Lavender Field:?
In August, lavender blooms in large fields of purple flowers, romantic and charming, earning it the title of ‘the Provence of the East’.?
Ideal for taking photos and feeling the peace and beauty brought by this sea of purple.?
Other recommended attractions:?
Jingyi Ancient Herdsmen’s Path: Little-known but breathtakingly beautiful, with fewer people and a wide view, the grasslands seem to stretch to the horizon.?
Xiata: Meaning ‘ladder’ in Mongolian, visitors can traverse forests and step over grasslands to feel the grandeur and tranquility of nature.?
Qiongkushitai: A peaceful village hidden deep in the mountains, where villagers lead the most primitive nomadic life, allowing visitors to experience the primitive charm of nature.?
Yili River Valley National Forest Park: A natural oxygen bar with dense forests and clear streams, suitable for hiking, exploring, and observing wildlife.?
During the trip, please be sure to pay attention to travel safety, make reasonable arrangements for your itinerary, and enjoy a wonderful travel experience.?