The best time to visit Yili is from May to August each year?
. Here are specific month and scenic spot recommendations:?
May: Tourism in Yili begins to enter its peak season, with fewer people and uncrowded scenic spots. The grass has started to turn green, and there is still a lot of snow on the snowy mountains. Car rental, airfare, and hotel prices are cheap?
. But at this time, the weather may be unstable with cloudy and rainy days, and the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway may not be open yet?
June: The weather becomes relatively stable with more sunny days, and the grassland scenery is very beautiful, with various flowers beginning to bloom. At this time, the Duku Highway will also be open, allowing you to experience this famous highway. However, it should be noted that car rental, hotel, and airfare prices in June will be much more expensive than in May, and the scenic areas may be crowded, with some attractions requiring advance reservations?
July to August: This is the peak tourist season in Yili, with pleasant weather and very suitable for outdoor activities. Herds of cattle and sheep graze on the grassland, and herdsmen engage in traditional shepherding activities, adding a lot of vitality to this place. At this time, the Yizhao Highway will also be open, with more stable weather, making it suitable for long-distance driving. However, prices are relatively high during these two months, and there is heavy foot traffic, so hotels may need to be booked in advance?
In general, if you want to experience fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and lower prices, you can choose the end of May; if you pursue greener grass and more flowers, June is a good choice; and if you want stable weather and the greenest grass, July is the best time?