The best time to travel to Yili is from May to August each year.?
Specifically:?
May to June: Spring in Yili is a time of renewal, with flowers on the grasslands beginning to bloom in competition, such as the wildflowers along the shore of Sayram Lake, the colorful wildflowers on the Nalati Grassland, and the apricot blossoms in the Turgen Apricot Valley, all of which are beautiful scenes at this time. Additionally, from mid-to-late May, there are fewer people, providing a better travel experience, and car rental and airfare prices are lower.?
July to August: Summer in Yili is the peak season for tourism, with a pleasant climate that is ideal for outdoor activities. At this time, the grasslands are filled with herds of cattle and sheep, and herdsmen engage in traditional sheep-herding activities, adding much vitality to the place. Meanwhile, the lavender fields in Huocheng turn into a purple ocean, with an intoxicating aroma filling the air, and fruits and vegetables also start to emit a sweet fragrance, making it a great time to taste various fruits.?
Although the forest valleys of Yili start to show autumn colors from September to October, and after the end of October, Yili will turn into a snow-covered world with a unique charm, in comparison, Yili from May to August is more vibrant and colorful, and therefore more popular among tourists.?