Recommended 8-day Yili travel guide route as follows:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi from your departure point. The whole day is free for activities, such as visiting the Bazaar to experience the local customs of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi to explore the magnificent scenery of Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and then proceed to Jinghe or Shuanghe for overnight stay.?
Some routes can choose the S101 National Defense Highway to save travel time and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.?
Day 3: Head to Sayram Lake to admire the lake scenery, the grandeur of the Guozigou Bridge, and the romance of the lavender flower sea. Afterward, head to Yining with opportunities to visit attractions such as Kazanqi along the way.?
Day 4: Depart from Yining to visit the Kalajun Grassland or Xiata Grassland, and feel the vastness and grandeur of nature. Afterward, head to Tekes or Zhaosu, with opportunities to admire unique landscapes such as the Human-Shaped Grassland along the way.?
Day 5: Continue exploring in Tekes or Zhaosu, including attractions such as Qiongkushitai Ancient Village and Zhaosu’s Ten Thousand Acre Flower Field. Afterward, head to Xinyuan or Nalati Town.?
Day 6: Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and admire the beauty of Bayinbuluk Grassland’s Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn Scenic Area and Swan Lake. You can stay overnight near Nalati or Bayinbuluk.?
Day 7: Cross the Duku Highway and admire the magnificent scenery of the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery. Afterward, return to Urumqi to conclude the main itinerary of the Yili tour.?
Day 8: End the trip in Urumqi by optionally visiting the Erdaoqiao International Bazaar to purchase some Xinjiang-specific souvenirs, and then return to your departure point with full memories.?
This route covers the main attractions and unique scenery of the Yili region, but the specific itinerary can be adjusted appropriately according to personal interests and time.?