The February travel guide for Yili mainly includes three parts: early preparations, itinerary planning, and precautions.
Early Preparations:
Clothing Preparations: Due to the low temperatures in Yili in February, with an average temperature ranging from -8 to 0°C, be sure to bring thick down jackets, thermal underwear, thermal cotton pants, snow boots, scarves, gloves, and hats for warmth.
At the same time, Xinjiang’s weather is dry, so you also need to prepare moisturizing skincare products and lip balm.
Transportation Preparations: Visitors can choose various forms of transportation to visit Yili, such as self-driving, chartered cars, cycling, or hiking. If self-driving, be sure to check the vehicle’s condition in advance and prepare anti-slip chains.
If you are unfamiliar with the road conditions or worried about fatigue from long-distance driving, you can choose a chartered car service.
Ticket Reservation: Check the opening status of each scenic area in advance and book tickets to avoid delaying your itinerary.
Itinerary Planning:
Day 1: Upon arriving in Yining, you can first visit the exotic Liuxing Street, where the streets are uniquely laid out in a hexagonal pattern and the colorful buildings are perfect for photos. Afterwards, you can taste local specialties such as handmade ice cream.
Or, visit the Sayram Lake to admire the frozen lake surface that stretches for thousands of miles and the surrounding mountains covered in snow.
Day 2: Head to the Qiaxi Forest Park, admire the snowy landscapes along the way, and take a leisurely stroll among the trees, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Or, delve deeper into the Yili Grassland and visit places like the Kalajun Grassland and the Nalati Grassland to enjoy the unique scenery of the winter grassland.
Precautions:
Warmth and Cold Prevention: In Yili, the temperature difference between day and night in winter is large, so be sure to wear enough warm clothing to prevent colds.
Sunscreen and UV Protection: Xinjiang has intense UV rays, so please apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses when traveling.
Safe Driving: Winter roads may be icy, so drive carefully when self-driving to ensure driving safety.
In addition, based on personal interests and time availability, you can choose to visit scenic spots such as the Zhaosu Grassland and the Guozigou Bridge to enrich your itinerary. During the trip, please pay attention to personal hygiene, carry necessary medications and supplies, and ensure a pleasant and safe journey.