Recommended travel routes for Ili in September are as follows:?
Recommended Route 1 (7 days and 6 nights):?
Day 1-2: Arrive in Yining for city exploration. Visit cultural attractions such as People’s Park and Liuxing Street. In the evening, taste specialty foods like roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice?
Day 3-4: Head to Kalajun Grassland to admire the vast grasslands and magnificent mountains. You can ride horses, camp, and experience the grassland lifestyle?
Day 5: Drive to Sayram Lake to experience the clarity and beauty of ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Take a walk around the lake and capture the beautiful scenery?
Day 6: Explore Nalati Grassland and visit landmark attractions such as Tianshan Secret Realm. You can choose to ride horses or hike deep into the grassland?
Day 7: Depending on the schedule, you can choose to visit Kazanqi Folk Village to experience Uyghur traditional architecture and lifestyle, or return to Yining to end the trip?
Recommended Route 2 (In-depth 5-day Tour):?
Main Attractions: Sayram Lake, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Tangbula Grassland, Northern Section of Duku Road, Nalati Aerial Grassland, Qiaxi/Kuerding Forest Park, Jongkushitai?
This route starts from Yining, reducing driving time, allowing for a more relaxed exploration of Ili’s major attractions while experiencing the charm of lesser-known spots?
Recommended Route 3 (Classic Loop):?
Day 1: Urumqi – S101 Highway – Kuitun – Jinghe?
Day 2: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Lavender Field – Kazanqi – Tekes?
Day 3: Tekes – Jongkushitai – Tekes?
Day 4: Tekes – Aerial Grassland – Nalati?
Day 5: Nalati – Bayinbuluke?
Subsequently, you can choose to continue exploring attractions such as the Duku Road and Dushanzi Grand Canyon based on time and interest, or return to Urumqi to end the trip?
Precautions:?
The sunshine in Ili in September is intense, so sunscreen measures should be taken, such as carrying sunscreen lotion, sun hats, sunglasses, etc.?
The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. It is recommended to bring a windbreaker or thin down jacket for warmth?
The Ili area mainly eats beef, mutton, and pasta, with a preference for heavy flavors. Pay attention to food hygiene?
Pay attention to safety when horse riding and hiking, and follow the guidance of the tour guide or locals?
The above route is for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. Before traveling, it is recommended to learn about the local weather, transportation, and accommodation in advance to ensure a smooth trip.?