The travel plan from Urumqi to Yili can choose an 8-day tour or a 7-day self-driving tour. The specific itinerary needs to be planned reasonably according to personal interests and physical condition.
8-day tour plan:
D1: Tour Urumqi city, including Hongshan Park, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, and other places, to feel the urban culture and authentic local flavor.
D2: Head to the Gurbantünggüt Desert and Sea Devil City scenic areas, feel the vastness and mystery of the desert, and then explore the Sea Devil City.
D3: Enter Kanas Scenic Area and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kanas Lake.
D4: Experience the skiing fun at Jikepulin International Ski Resort, and then head to Hemu Scenic Area to enjoy the natural tranquility.
D5: Deeply explore Hemu, walk across Hemu Bridge, admire the Hemu River, and stroll through the Birch Forest.
D6-D7: Spend the whole day circling around Sayram Lake, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the plateau lake, and enjoying the pure natural scenery to your heart’s content.
D8: Return to Urumqi, ending the pleasant trip.
7-day self-driving tour plan:
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to places such as Liuhuanggou to admire the beautiful scenery of the hundred-mile Danxia landform. Arrive in Dushanzi in the evening for rest.
Next three days: Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons on the Duku Highway, including the Nalati area and Bayinbrook.
Remaining days: Depending on interests and physical condition, you can choose to continue exploring or return.
In addition, self-driving tours can also choose routes passing through the G30 Lianhuo Expressway, G312 National Highway, S101 Provincial Highway, etc., to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tianshan Mountains and grasslands along the way, and make stops at places such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Guozigou Valley.
. At the same time, considering road conditions and safety factors, it is necessary to make full preparations before departure and plan the itinerary reasonably.
The above plan is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal actual circumstances. During the trip, pay attention to safety and environmental protection, respect local culture and customs, and enjoy a wonderful travel experience.