The tourist routes in Ili vary from month to month, but they mainly revolve around its rich natural landscapes and cultural customs. Here are several recommended monthly tourist routes in Ili:?
1. Classic five-day tour (suitable for June to September)?
D1: Depart from Urumqi City, cross the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Jinghe or Shuanghe?
D2: Depart from Shuanghe or Bole, circle Sayram Lake, pass through the Guozigou Bridge, visit the Manxin Forget-worries Valley Flower Field, stay overnight at Liuxingjie, and arrive in Yining?
D3: Depart from Yining, visit Qiaxi Forest Park or Kurdin, and stay overnight in Nalati or Xinyuan?
D4: Depart from Nalati or Xinyuan, visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland, and stay overnight in Nalati Town?
D5: Depart from Nalati Town, cross the Duku Highway, visit the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and return to Urumqi?
2. Romantic eight-day summer tour (suitable for June to August)?
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, and rest to adjust your state?
D2: Depart from Urumqi, head to Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou, admire the lavender, and arrive in Yining?
D3: Visit Yining City, tour Kazanqi and Karakjun Grassland, and proceed to Zhaosu in the evening?
D4: Explore the Xiata Ancient Road in Zhaosu, and arrive in Tekes in the evening?
D5: Visit the Qiongkushitai Ancient Village in Tekes, and then proceed to Xinyuan?
D6: Visit Bayinbrok Grassland and Xinyuan, and arrive in Nalati in the evening?
D7: Play in Nalati Town, cross the Duku Highway, visit the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and return to Urumqi?
D8: Leave Urumqi and end the trip?
3. Cultural and customs experience tour (suitable for all year round, but some attractions may be affected by seasons)?
This route covers multiple cultural and natural attractions in the Ili Prefecture, such as the Ili Prefecture Museum and Lin Zexu Memorial Hall in Yining City, as well as the surrounding areas of Horgos City and Huiyuan Ancient City.?
You can also visit the Kurdin Scenic Area in Gongliu County, the Karakjun Scenic Area in Tekes County, and the Tianma Tourism Cultural Park in Zhaosu County.?
4. Recommended self-driving routes?
Route 1: Leisurely tour at a slow pace, starting from Yining City, passing through Horgos City and Huocheng County, and finally returning to Yining City?
Route 2: Self-driving tour around Tianshan Mountains for scenic views, starting from Yining City, passing through Gongliu County, Tekes County, and Zhaosu County, and finally returning to Yining City?
Precautions?
The tourist season in Ili is mainly concentrated in summer, when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful.?
Self-driving tours are a good choice for exploring Ili, but attention should be paid to road conditions and driving safety.?
Some attractions may be closed or adjust their opening hours due to weather or seasonal reasons. Please check in advance and plan your itinerary accordingly.?
The above routes are for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time.?