Both Yili and Kashgar are famous tourist destinations in Xinjiang, each possessing unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?
In Yili, you can appreciate magnificent natural scenery. For example, the Kalajun Grassland feels like being in the summer of a Miyazaki anime, where the alpine grassland and clouds seem within reach.?
. And then there is the Nalati Grassland, one of the world’s four major grasslands and a subalpine meadow flora area, whose beauty is enough to make people forget to leave.?
. Additionally, Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, is also worth seeing for its vast and magnificent scenery.?
Kashgar attracts tourists with its rich cultural landscapes and unique Western Regions charm. Kashgar Old Town is a thousand-year-old Western Regions where time has stood still, and the morning chanting at Id Kah Mosque gives people a sense of the strong religious atmosphere.?
. Within the old town, you can stroll around and feel the local lifestyle. You can even rent princess costumes for a photo shoot, leaving behind beautiful memories.?
. Furthermore, Kashgar’s hand-grabbed rice and mutton dishes are also not to be missed.?
In addition to their unique attractions, the journey from Yili to Kashgar also allows you to appreciate the diverse scenery of Xinjiang. For example, the Hongqilafu and the entrance of the Wakhan Corridor on the Pamir Plateau, as well as attractions like Baisha Lake, are highlights of the journey that cannot be missed.?
In general, Yili and Kashgar offer distinct travel experiences, and both are worth visiting for their natural scenery and cultural landscapes. When planning your itinerary, you can arrange it reasonably according to your interests and time to ensure a full experience of the charm of these two places.?