The National Day Ili travel guide mainly includes multiple attractions and experiential activities, with a recommended travel time of about 11 days, allowing you to deeply feel the natural scenery and cultural charm of Ili.?
Itinerary Planning?
Day 1: Arrive in Yining, check into the hotel, and recharge for the upcoming adventure.?
Day 2: Departing from Yining, explore Sayram Lake, known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", and enjoy a peaceful night at the RV campsite in the Sayram Lake Scenic Area.?
Day 3: Continue to visit Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, visit the Lavender Base, and experience the local customs of Kazangqi Folk Village, resting in Zhaosu or Yining in the evening.?
Day 4: Head to Xiata National Park to feel the magnificent scenery of nature and relax at the hot spring hotel in the Xiata Scenic Area in the evening.?
Day 5: Visit Qiongkushitai in the Xiata Scenic Area, a quaint village hidden beneath the alpine forest and grassland, and enjoy a peaceful evening in Qiongkushitai Village.?
Day 6: Spend the entire day in Qiongkushitai Village to deeply experience the natural beauty and honest folk customs of this land.?
Day 7: Head to the Nalati Valley Grassland to admire the vast grassland scenery and rest in Nalati Town in the evening.?
Day 8: Visit Nalati Aerial Grassland to enjoy even more magnificent natural scenery and continue to rest in Nalati Town in the evening.?
Day 9: Departing from Nalati, visit the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, explore the mysterious Fairy Lake, then continue along the northern section of the Duku Highway and rest in Dushanzi or Kuitun in the evening.?
Day 10: Visit attractions such as Dushanzi Grand Canyon, S101 National Defense Highway, and Colorful Danxia, and return to Urumqi in the evening to rest.?
Day 11: End this unforgettable journey to Ili in Urumqi by visiting landmarks such as the International Bazaar and Hongshan Park.?
Attraction Features?
Sayram Lake: The lake water is as blue as a gem, and the surrounding scenery is as beautiful as a painting, making it an excellent place for taking photos and relaxing.?
Nalati Grassland: The vast and green grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, where you can rent a steed and gallop freely across the plains.?
Kazangqi Folk Village: Experience unique folk customs and architectural styles, and taste local specialty foods.?
Qiongkushitai: A picturesque and quaint village hidden beneath the alpine forest and grassland.?
Tangbula Grassland: The Hundred-Mile Gallery is breathtakingly beautiful, and the Fairy Lake is mysterious and enchanting, making it a paradise for self-driving and photography enthusiasts.?
Accommodation and Food?
Accommodation: In Yining city, you can choose a hotel in the city center, which is conveniently located and surrounded by delicious food; in Nalati Grassland, it is recommended to stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt for a night to immerse yourself in local folk customs.?
Food: Must-tries include Ili’s grilled meat, lung noodles, local handmade ice cream from Liuxing Street and Kazangqi, and other specialty snacks.?
Through the above itinerary planning and attraction introductions, I believe you will be able to fully appreciate the natural beauty and cultural charm of Ili, and have an unforgettable National Day holiday.?