The best time to visit Yili is in summer, especially between June and August. At this time, the grasslands of Yili are lush and fragrant, and the lakes are in their most beautiful state, making it ideal for tourism and sightseeing.?
Yili has many attractions worth visiting. For example:?
Nalati Grassland, one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, is covered with wildflowers in summer. Visitors can experience activities such as horseback riding and visiting Kazakh homes.?
Sayram Lake is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang. The lake’s color changes from blue to green depending on the light. Cycling around the lake and camping under the stars are particularly recommended.?
The Kalajun Grassland, a ‘World Natural Heritage’ site certified by the United Nations, is famous for its human-like grassland curves. From May to June, the flower meadow transforms into a colorful carpet, which is very spectacular.?
In addition, there are unique attractions such as the Xiata Ancient Road, Jonkushitai Village, Guozigou Bridge, and Huocheng Lavender Fields, all of which are worth exploring.?
. Tourists can choose suitable tourist routes and attractions according to their own interests and schedules.?