There are various Ili tourism packages, and the following is a recommended package compiled from multiple sources of information.?
8-day, 7-night in-depth tour of Ili:?
Itinerary Arrangement:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, after airport pickup proceed to the hotel to rest and prepare for the upcoming journey.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and then proceed to Shuanghe for overnight stay.?
Day 3: Depart from Shuanghe, visit Sayram Lake with a lakeside tour, pass through Guozi Gorge, and finally arrive in Nalati or Xinyuan for overnight stay.?
Day 4: Visit Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley (a seasonal attraction, if not in bloom, it will be replaced by another attraction) or Kurdining, then proceed to Yining to visit Liuxing Street, and overnight in Yining.?
Day 5: Depart from Yining, visit the Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area, then proceed to Horgos Port to visit the gateway, and overnight in Kuitun.?
Day 6: Depart from Kuitun, visit the International Bazaar, taste local cuisine, and enjoy song and dance performances, then return to Urumqi for overnight stay.?
Day 7: If the Duku Highway is open, return to Urumqi via the Duku Highway and visit attractions along the way; if not, choose another route back to Urumqi and visit related attractions.?
Day 8: End the journey in Urumqi with group transfer or transportation to the airport/station.?
Attraction Recommendations:?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, with azure waters and picturesque surroundings.?
Nalati Grassland: Vast and green, it is an excellent place to experience the charm of the grassland.?
Karajun Grassland: A fantastical scenery, as if placed in Hayao Miyazaki’s summer world.?
Xiata: A staircase to the snowy mountains, with a captivating view.?
Qiongkushitai: A small village out of a fairy tale, full of poetic and picturesque scenery.?
Food Recommendations:?
Meat dishes: grilled meat, skewered meat, tandoori meat, mutton skewers, hand-grabbed mutton, etc.?
Staples: hand-grabbed rice, baked stuffed buns, thin-skinned stuffed buns, cold noodles, etc.?
Special dishes: Kashgar pigeon soup, big plate chicken, spicy chicken with pepper and numbing spice, chili chicken, etc.?
Snacks: beef head, stuffed sheep stomach, stuffed wheat gluten lungs, stuffed rice intestines, sheep offal, etc.?
Lodging Recommendations:?
In Nalati Grassland, it is recommended to experience staying in a traditional Kazakh yurt for one night to feel the unique local folk culture.?
In Yining city, it is recommended to choose a hotel in the city center for convenient transportation and a concentration of local cuisine.?
Precautions:?
The climate in Ili is changeable, especially from April to June. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring thick clothes and adjust your attire according to the weather.?
Xinjiang has long sunshine hours, so sunscreen products are necessary.?
For self-driving tours, please pay attention to driving safety and abide by traffic rules.?
This itinerary combines the natural scenery, cultural customs, and culinary experiences of Ili, suitable for travelers who want an in-depth tour of Ili. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual circumstances.?