Autumn is an excellent season for traveling to Yili, when the scenery in Yili becomes particularly charming. Here is a detailed introduction to traveling to Yili in autumn:?
Recommended Core Attractions:?
Sayram Lake: Autumn Sayram Lake is bluer than the sky, with cattle and sheep leisurely wandering on the grassland by the lake, making it an excellent place for photography and relaxation.?
Kuerdning Scenic Area: The autumn scenery in Kuerdning reaches its best viewing period from mid-to-late September to mid-October each year. The golden world here is the earliest and most dazzling autumn scroll in Yili Prefecture.?
Tangbula Grassland: Entering October, Tangbula Grassland welcomes a splendid autumn scenery with mottled and layered colors, gradually unfolding a beautiful scroll of overlapping verdant and golden hues, which is extremely beautiful.?
Other Attractions Worth Visiting:?
Grassland Scenery: The grasslands in Yili gradually exhibit the texture of an oil painting after the baptism of autumn rain, making it an excellent place to feel the magic of nature.?
Snowy Mountain Wonders: Autumn is the best time to view snowy mountains. The distant mountains are covered with a layer of white snow, resembling a serene ink painting.?
Forest Colors: The secondary forests in Yili display colorful hues in autumn, as if they are nature’s palette.?
Cattle and Sheep Transhumance: Autumn is the season for Kazakh herdsmen to conduct transhumance, and it is also when cattle and sheep are plump. Walking alongside the transhumant herds can make you feel the harmony of nature.?
Itinerary Planning Suggestions:?
You can choose a 3-4 day itinerary to explore the various attractions in Yili by car. For example, on the first day, you can drive to Sayram Lake and stay in Yining; on the second day, you can pass through the breathtaking Yizhao Highway to Zhaosu and visit the Tianma Culture Park; on the third day, you can head to Qiaxi Scroll and stay in Gongliu; on the fourth day, you can go to Kuerdning to see the snowy mountains and then return to Yining.?
Best Viewing Time:?
The beautiful autumn scenery in Yili is mainly concentrated from late August to mid-October, especially from mid-to-late September to mid-October, which is the best time to visit attractions such as Kuerdning.?
Visiting Yili in autumn not only allows you to admire the stunning natural scenery but also experience the local unique folk culture and the transhumance lifestyle of Kazakh herdsmen. I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Yili!?