Recommended travel route for July in Yili is as follows:?
Core route:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi to Sailimu Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery, then head to Guozigou Bridge to experience the spectacular views, and stay overnight in Qingshuihe.?
Day 2: Depart from Qingshuihe to visit Kazanqi Folk Customs Street, taste local cuisine, then head to Tekes Eight Trigrams City to admire Karajun Human-shaped Grassland and Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Tekes County.?
Day 3: Depart from Tekes to Qiongkushitai Village to experience the pristine beauty, and choose to stay overnight in Qiongkushitai Village or Tekes County in the evening.?
Day 4: Depart from Tekes to Xiata Scenic Area to admire snow-capped mountains, pine forests, and flower seas, then head to Nalati Grassland and stay overnight in Nalati Town.?
Day 5: Spend a day deeply exploring Nalati Grassland, ride a horse to Xuelian Valley to feel the majesty of nature, and return to Urumqi or continue with other itineraries in the evening.?
Alternative routes:?
Small group tour or self-drive car rental: You can choose a small group tour of 2-6 people or rent a car for self-drive, which allows for more freedom in time and in-depth exploration of various attractions.?
Duku Highway experience: If time permits, it is recommended to take the Duku Highway to experience the wonderful feeling of ‘going through four seasons in a day and encountering different skies every ten li’.?
Other suggestions:?
Accommodation options: When traveling in Yili, you can choose to stay in nearby towns or villages of various attractions, such as Qingshuihe, Tekes, Qiongkushitai Village, and Nalati Town, for better sightseeing and rest.?
Food experience: During the trip, don’t miss out on tasting local delicacies, such as the Gulandam ice cream with the flavor of the Kazakh blue town.?
Weather preparation: The weather in Yili in July is changeable. It is recommended to prepare warm clothing such as a windbreaker to cope with possible weather changes.?
The above route is for reference only. Specific itinerary adjustments may be needed based on personal interests and time.?