Three-Day Self-Guided Tour Guide for Yili
Yili, a place full of natural scenery and ethnic customs, is an excellent choice for a three-day self-guided tour. Here is a detailed three-day self-guided tour guide for Yili:
Day 1: Exploring Yining City
Morning: After arriving in Yining City, first head to Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area to experience the rich Uyghur culture. With blue houses and colorful doors and windows, it’s like being in a fairy tale world. Walk through the neighborhood and experience the unique local lifestyle.
Noon: Taste local specialty foods in Liuxing Street, such as hand-grabbed rice and mutton skewers, and enjoy authentic Xinjiang flavor.
Afternoon: Continue exploring Liuxing Street, stroll through the specialty shops, listen to street performers playing and singing, and enjoy a pleasant afternoon.
Evening: Return to the hotel to rest and recharge for the next day’s itinerary. You can choose a hotel in the city center, which is conveniently located and surrounded by delicious local food.
Day 2: Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge
Morning: Depart from Yining City and head to Sayram Lake. The lake water is azure, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is breathtaking. Walk along the栈道 by the lake and enjoy the lake views from different angles, taking photos as souvenirs.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Sayram Lake, and taste the lake’s seafood and local specialty dishes, such as Coregonus peled.
Afternoon: Pass by the Guozigou Bridge. This magnificent bridge spans the valley and is very spectacular. Take photos of the bridge from the viewing platform and feel the perfect fusion of architecture and nature.
Evening: Choose a homestay or hotel near Sayram Lake. You can also enjoy the starry sky at night and experience the tranquility and beauty of this plateau pearl.
Day 3: Huocheng Lavender Manor and Nalati Grassland
Morning: Head to Huocheng Lavender Manor. From June to August is the lavender blooming season, with an endless sea of purple flowers, as if you are in Provence. The photo opportunities are excellent.
Noon: Enjoy lunch near the manor and taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods.
Afternoon: Drive to Nalati Grassland and feel the vast expanse of lush green grass. Rent a steed and gallop freely on the grassland, experiencing the freedom and exhilaration of the breeze gently caressing your face.
Evening: Stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt, sleep under the starry sky, and immerse yourself in the local folk customs and traditions.
This guide covers the main attractions and experiences of a three-day self-guided tour in Yili, and I hope it can help with your trip. During the trip, please adjust the itinerary flexibly according to personal interests and time, and enjoy your own journey in Yili!