A 7-day tour of Yili can cover multiple natural landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, and canyons, as well as unique folk customs experiences. Here is a recommended 7-day itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Yining, check into your hotel, and then head to Liuxing Street, where you can find various local specialties of Yili, such as Yili horse sausage and Yili ice cream, to taste the local flavor.?
Day 2: Depart from Yining and visit Sayram Lake. Sayram Lake is known as ‘The Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Against the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds, the distant snow-capped mountains and the flower sea by the lake complement each other, creating a breathtaking view.?
. In the evening, you can choose to stay at an RV campsite near Sayram Lake, such as the Dianjiangtai Starry Sky Campsite, to experience close contact with nature.?
Day 3: Depart from Sayram Lake and head to Guozigou, crossing the Guozigou Bridge to overlook the magnificent canyon scenery. Afterwards, arrive in Yining City to visit Yining Old Town and continue to taste local cuisine, such as pilaf and sufeiyan.?
. Alternatively, choose to visit Kazanqi Folk Village to feel the exotic blue architecture and try the local specialty honey.?
Day 4: Head to Zhaosu County to visit Zhaosu Jade Lake and admire the blue ice wonder (unique in winter). Afterwards, visit Tianma Bathing River to experience the charm of equestrian culture.?
. Alternatively, choose to visit Qiaxi Forest Park to enjoy the peaceful forest scenery and the continuous snow-capped mountain views.?
Day 5: Visit the Xiata Ancient Road or Xiata National Park to take a distant view of the Muzart Glacier. In the afternoon, head to Tekes Eight Trigrams City to experience the unique charm of this city built according to the layout of the eight trigrams.?
Day 6: Head to Nalati Grassland, known as the ‘Pearl of the Tianshan Mountains’. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the grassland, with thousands of acres of colorful flowers on the green grass, like a fairyland on earth.?
. In the evening, you can choose to stay in Nalati Town to experience the peaceful night on the grassland.?
Day 7: According to your return plan, you can choose to stroll around Yining city and purchase some local specialties of Yili, such as lavender products, as souvenirs. After packing your bags, embark on the return journey.?
During the trip, you can also choose to visit other attractions according to your time and interests, such as the Duku Highway and Bayinbrook.?
. Meanwhile, be sure to book flights and hotels in advance, take proper sunscreen and warm clothing measures to ensure a pleasant trip.?