The following is a recommended three-day spring travel itinerary in Yili, Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Depart from Yining to explore Sayram Lake and Guozigou.?
Morning: Depart from Yining and head to Sayram Lake. In early spring, the icy lake begins to melt, and wild swans return, making the lake scenery breathtakingly beautiful.?
Afternoon: Visit the Guozigou Scenic Area, which is famous both inside and outside Xinjiang as the "First Scenic Spot with Ancient Paths and Majestic Peaks, and the Jade of the Silk Road". The scenic area is endowed with extremely high ecological resources and unique natural landscapes.?
Accommodation: You can choose to stay near Qingshuihe Town or Guozigou.?
Day 2: Delve deeper into Nalati Grassland to experience the grassland flavor.?
Morning: Head to Nalati Grassland to admire the vast grassland scenery and experience traditional activities such as horse riding and archery. In spring, the snow-capped mountains of Nalati Grassland remain, the earth’s ice and snow begin to melt, and white wild lilies start to bloom, filled with the breath of spring.?
Afternoon: Continue to play on Nalati Grassland. You can take a cable car to reach high places and overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire grassland, or choose to hike and explore the depths of the grassland.?
Accommodation: Stay at a specialty homestay or hotel near Nalati Grassland to experience the night on the grassland.?
Day 3: Visit Kazanqi Folk Village and end this pleasant journey.?
Morning: Head to Kazanqi Folk Village, which is characterized by its blue wooden carved doors and windows. Along both sides of the streets are hundreds of handicraft workshops where you can taste various delicacies and experience the rich Uyghur ethnic flavor.?
Afternoon: Continue to stroll around Kazanqi Folk Village, or head to the Liuxingjie Scenic Area to feel the historical and cultural value of Yili.?
. Afterwards, return to Yining to end this pleasant three-day journey.?
Dinner: You can choose to enjoy dinner at an old teahouse or a specialty restaurant in Yili, and taste the local cuisine.?
This route covers the highlights of Yili in spring, including the picturesque scenery of Sayram Lake, the grassland scenery of Nalati Grassland, and the ethnic flavor of Kazanqi Folk Village, allowing you to fully experience the beauty of Yili’s spring within three days.?