The best time to visit Yili is from April to October each year, with May to August being the peak tourist season.?
Below are the tourist features of Yili during different time periods:?
From April to June: Spring in Yili brings life back to everything, especially from April to June when flowers bloom competitively on the grassland, such as the wildflowers by the Sayram Lake, as if the earth is covered with a layer of flower blankets. The temperature is moderate at this time, making it suitable to visit in light jackets.?
From July to August: Summer in Yili has a pleasant climate and is very suitable for outdoor activities. Herds of cattle and sheep graze on the grassland, and visitors can participate in folk activities such as grassland camping and the Nadamu Festival, experiencing rich cultural activities.?
From September to October: Autumn in Yili is a season of golden leaves all over the mountains, making it a great time to enjoy the autumn scenery. For example, the autumn scenery of Karajun Grassland, with distant snow-capped mountains shining under the sunshine, is particularly spectacular.?
From November to March of the next year: Although winter temperatures are low, Yili’s winter also has its serene beauty, such as snowy mountains and tranquil lakes, which are suitable for activities like skiing and hot spring soaking.?
In summary, Yili has beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, but the tourist experience from May to August is the most abundant, making it the preferred time for most tourists.?