A 3-day travel guide from Luntai to Yili, suggesting to focus on Yili’s main attractions, combining local unique culture and natural scenery, to arrange a compact and rich itinerary. Here is the specific itinerary planning:?
Day 1: Luntai to Yili, visiting Sailimu Lake?
Departure and Arrival: Depart from Luntai and drive to Yili, enjoying the magnificent natural scenery of Xinjiang along the way. Upon arrival in Yili, take a short break and prepare for the first day’s itinerary.?
Sailimu Lake: As one of Xinjiang’s famous lakes, Sailimu Lake attracts countless tourists with its stunning scenery. You can choose to self-drive or take a scenic area tour bus to explore the lake area. The lakeside, lake center, and lakeshore are all great spots for photo taking.?
Dinner and Accommodation: Enjoy local specialty dinner in Yili City and experience Xinjiang’s food culture. After dinner, stay at a hotel in Yili City to recharge for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 2: In-depth tour of Yili, exploring Guozigou Bridge and Lavender Garden?
Guozigou Bridge: After breakfast, head to the famous ancient bridge in Xinjiang, Guozigou Bridge. The scenery on both sides of the bridge is picturesque, especially the view from the bridge, which overlooks the entire valley, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Lavender Garden: Then drive to the Huocheng Lavender Garden, the largest lavender planting base in China. During the lavender blooming season in June, it will become a sea of purple, perfect for photo taking.?
Dinner and Accommodation: Enjoy local specialty dinner in Huocheng and recommend staying at the Lavender Manor Homestay to experience the local customs.?
Day 3: Zhaosu County and Xiata Ancient Road, return to Luntai?
Zhaosu County: After breakfast, drive to Zhaosu County. Known for its vast grasslands and magnificent mountain scenery, Zhaosu County is a great place for photography and relaxation.?
Xiata Ancient Road: In Zhaosu County, you can choose to visit the Xiata Ancient Road. This is a historic ancient road connecting Xinjiang and Tibet, with magnificent scenery and historical charm along the way.?
Return to Luntai: After visiting the Xiata Ancient Road, start the journey back to Luntai. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Xinjiang, bringing a perfect end to this brief trip.?
Precautions?
Sunscreen and Warmth: Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays and a large temperature difference between morning and night. Therefore, please be sure to take sunscreen and warm measures.?
Traffic Safety: When self-driving, please pay attention to traffic safety, abide by traffic rules, and ensure driving safety.?
Ticket Reservation: Some attractions may require advance ticket booking. Please inquire and book in advance.?
With the above itinerary planning, you can fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural charm of Yili within 3 days. I hope this trip will leave you with wonderful memories!?